THE ROTTWEILER
The Rottweiler is a truly unique animal. Centuries of selective
breeding have produced a dog with a spirited curiosity about life, a
dog fiercely loyal to trusted friends and family members, a dog with
intelligence, strength, and great beauty,
If you are considering owning one of these magnificent animals, let
me prepare you for a challenging experience. Owning a Rottweiler will
change your life: watching him grow and fit into the role you have
chosen for him while he maintains his own independence and playful
nature will give you years of pleasure and enjoyment.
The Rottweiler is one of the oldest breeds. They can be traced back
to the first century when they accompanied the Roman Legions across
the Alps, guarding prisoners of war and herding cattle. Emperor Nero
is said to have kept a number of them around his palace to discourage
intruders. Later, Rottweilers served as drovers and cart dogs, and
their owners discovered that their money was always safe on long
journeys to and from market when tied around the necks of these great
animals.
The fame of this powerful and courageous breed spread throughout
Europe and the New World. Fortunately, care was taken by responsible
and dedicated breeders to retain the dominant characteristics of
strength, intelligence, bravery and devotion to duty - all those
qualities so valued by the ancient Romans and throughout the world
today.
The Rottweiler is a family dog-friendly, good natured, and loyal. He
is willing and able to take a responsible position in the home -
often on his back in your favorite easy chair, if you'll let him. He
is a wonderful playmate for children, big enough to withstand the
most enthusiastic roughhousing, but gentle enough to let a baby sleep
soundly cuddling next to him.
The Rottweiler is a useful dog. He is an excellent guard and watchdog
and a valued member of many security forces and canine corps.
Countless people owe their lives to these valiant animals. His
exceptional sense of smell has made him excel in tracking and drug
work.
The Rottweiler's quiet dignity and commanding size demand attention,
but it is his intelligence and extreme loyalty that people respect
and love. He is a careful, ever alert guardian of his family and
home.
The Rottweiler is an obedient dog. He is extremely intelligent and
has an overwhelming desire to please, so he learns quickly and
responds eagerly and cheerfully to approval. The Rottweiler is an
excellent performer in the field and show ring, as well as the
home.
The Rottweiler is a companion. He is faithful and totally devoted to
those who love him. A Rottweiler would much rather be outside with
his master, while he is shoveling snow, than lying inside by the fire
alone.
A Rottweiler is a large, powerfully-built animal with an impressive
head and blocky conformation. His black coat has distinct rust
markings on the face, legs and chest. While out and about with your
Rottweiler, you come to expect questions about your dog from admiring
strangers, but his intimidating presence assures that they will
always ask from a safe distance.
If, after learning a bit more about Rottweilers, you still doubt that
all of those wonderful qualities can be condensed in one breed, let
me urge you to talk to Rottweiler owners. Ask them about their dog's
disposition, intelligence, loyalty, and zest for life. Ask them about
strength, independence, commanding physical presence, and willingness
to learn. And lastly, ask them if they ever want to own another breed
of dog...