Some history
Rottweilers belong to one of the oldest breeds of dog, with a lineage going back to the Romans, who they served as guard and livestock dogs. They accompanied the legions over the Alps, protecting the men and driving the herd. When the legionnaires arrived in the small southern German town of Rottweil, their dogs mated with local canines, producing crossings.
They continued to guard and drive large herds, and protect people and property, but they were
also adopted by local butchers, who concentrated on the breed’s aptitude for work to produce a robust
draft dog.
Later, Rottweilers would also prove to be ideal police dogs and they were officially recognized as such in Germany in 1910.
Rottweiler breeders focus on producing very sturdy dogs, but not without nobility, making this versatile black and tan breed a great companion, service and working dog. Rottweilers are robust dogs of medium to large size, never heavy nor light, leggy nor weedy. Well balanced on the whole, their compact, vigorous appearance suggests strength, agility and endurance.
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Source: http://eng.royalcanin.com/the-puppy-and-the-dog/the-dog/dog-breeds2/fci-group-2/rottweiler
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