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Rottweiler ...

Anyone who has ever owned a Rottweiler will know they are not the breed for everyone, however, that is not because they are dangerous or poor pets, quite the opposite, they are in fact great ‘people’ dogs and are exceedingly loyal. Now, though it may seem obvious to say it, the Rottweiler is a large dog! Not only are they large, but they are also incredibly strong – stronger even than they look. They are classed as a Working Dog by many Kennel Clubs due to the breed history which goes back many centuries, seeing them used for herding and hauling for the Romans.

As a result of their early days as a herder, the Rottweiler still has some herding characteristics, including a tendency to ‘bump’ into people or other dogs in order to bring them in line and it is very hard to ignore a fully grown Rottweiler ‘bumping’ you!

Rottweilers are highly intelligent animals with a level of loyalty that is unmatched and a strong guarding instinct. This is one of the reasons they make excellent guard dogs, but also excellent pets. That said, you have to be prepared for the level of commitment that a Rottweiler requires – they thrive on companionship and will bond very strongly with their ‘pack’ usually forming a very strong attachment to one family member. They need a firm hand and thorough training as well as adequate exercise (as they are a heavy breed, their weight should be monitored), their protective nature can also be evident when they are outside of their own environment and owners should be aware of this.

Their devotion is total and they do not do well if they are left unattended for long periods of time as for them it really is all about the pack.