Dog Breeds - Rottweiler

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The Rottweiler breed traces back to the Roman Empire.  They were originally used for herding cattle and for pulling/carrying cargo.  Though originally nicknamed the “Butcher’s dogs” the Rottweiler was named after the German town called “Rottweil”.
Unfortunately the Rottweiler is a breed that is often misunderstood.  When raised properly with love, socialization and training Rottweilers are calm, loving, wonderful companions.  Mistreated or untrained Rottweilers can be quite dangerous because of their large size and natural dominance instinct.  A firm approach should be taken to train a Rottweiler in order to establish human dominance in the relationship.  Potential owners should keep in mind that a lot of time must be spent to train it and ensure you have control of this powerful breed.  Rottweilers are naturally very protective of their family and their property, and vicious or aggressive behavior should under no circumstance be encouraged as they can become very dangerous if they feel their family is being threatened. 

Rottweilers require a great deal of socialization and human companionship to be well-adjusted and happy.  They have aggressive tendencies that can be controlled through training; however they should be watched around other dogs that they do not know.  Most Rottweilers are weary of strangers, but accepting of friends of its owner’s family.  If raised with other household pets they usually can live happily with them, but be very careful when introducing this breed to a new pet. Rottweilers are extremely robust and enjoy lots of vigorous exercise.  Their tough looking, powerful exterior makes it a good watch/guard dog, but it must receive proper training and attention to control its aggression.  The Rottweiler is a highly intelligent dog breed, and has proven this through their work with the military and police.