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The breed is an ancient one, and its history stretches back to the Roman
Empire. In those times, the legions traveled with their meat on the hoof and
required the assistance of working dogs to herd the cattle. One route the army
traveled was through Württemberg and on to the small market town of Rottweil.
This region eventually became an important cattle area, and the descendants of
the Roman cattle dogs proved their worth in both droving and protecting the
cattle from robbers and wild animals. It would be a brave villain who would try
to remove the purse around the neck of a Rottweiler Metzgershund (Butcher's Dog
of Rottweil).
However, by the end of the 19th Century, the breed had declined so much that in
1900 there was only one female to be found in the town of Rottweil. But the
build up to the World War I saw a great demand for "police dogs," and that led
to a revival in interest for the Rottweiler. Its enormous strength, its
intelligence, and its ability to take orders made it a natural weapon of war.
From that time, it has become popular with dog owners, and in 1935 the breed was
officially recognized by the American Kennel Club. In 1936, Rottweilers were
exhibited in Britain at Crufts. In 1966, a separate register was opened for the
breed
Key Qualities
- Exceptionally Loyal
- Extremely Intelligent
- Outstanding Strength
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