If there's a breed of dog that always gets the role of a fearsome beast then that would often be the enormous, dark-colored and stately Rottweiler. For years, news and write-ups have circulated the dog- loving community about the allegedly fatal human attacks of this breed and these have discouraged people from taking them in as pets. However, this malicious hysteria is the result of man's carelessness and improper treatment of the Rottweiler and not the breed's innate characteristics itself.
Known also as the Rottweil Metzgerhund which means Butchers Dog, the Rottweiler is a gifted creature in terms of herding and guarding. Regarded as one of the oldest or preferably the oldest herding breed in the world, it possesses a powerful and enduring stamina that makes it an outstanding breed for herding and guarding stocks and properties. The Rottweiler is so powerful and strong that stubborn stocks the Border Collies couldnt handle, it can handle thoroughly.
All dark and heavy, the Rottweiler has a top coat that is dense, coarse, medium-length and flat. It has an undercoat that is barely visible and its hind legs hair is a bit longer. The Rottweiler comes only in black with remarkable markings of rich tan or orange on its cheeks, muzzles, chest, legs and throat.
This breed came from the town of Rottweil in Germany and there it is a dependable, fierce looking and strong type of dog that unabashedly and docilely carry stock meats to the market. The ancestors of this breed were said to be the Roman droving dog breed, Molosser of England and The Netherlands, and local dogs brought in by soldiers from different places. This breed flourished in this town until the introduction of the railroad which affected heavily its breeding.
The Rottweiler flourished as a herder and meat carrier but when the railroad replaced the dog as means of stock transport, people ignored this breed to the point where only one female Rottweiler was left in the town of Rottweil. However, when World War I broke out, the great need for police dogs revived the interest of breeders to the Rottweiler. This time, the breed once again flourished and its uses extended to the battle field and other military services and presently, it is used as a guide dog for the blind and in search and rescue operations.
Innately, the Rottweiler is none of its bad reputation if only cared for properly and correctly. This breed is good-hearted, gentle, calm, sociable and loving especially towards children. It is highly trainable and docile and is protective of its master, his family and property.
This breed possesses a self-assured, calm and fearless appearance that some view it as fearsome. However, the Rottweiler is just another misinterpreted creature and this outwardly appearance is just a clear manifestation that it is a courageous dog and protective companion. It is also never discriminating towards possible acquaintances and in fact, is open to meeting new people and animals unlike other breeds that jump and growl at the site of strangers.
The negative publicities of the Rottweiler do not erase the fact that this breed is one of the best breeds out there. If there is someone to be blamed for this breed's misbehavior, it is no other than the owner who carelessly disregards the proper and real needs of the Rottweiler. If every owner of a Rottweiler is responsible enough to acknowledge the different needs of this extraordinary dog then it would've received only all praise from people around the world.
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