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Rottweilers - Breeders - Origins

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The ancestors of Rottweilers were brought with invading Romans through the passes of the high Alps into what is now southern Germany. Rottweilers were used for guarding cattle at night, droving by day. Long after the Romans were driven out, the remaining dogs continued in that occupation. The butchers of Rottweil, Germany, used these dogs for centuries to drive cattle to market. To protect their moneybags on the trip home, the owner would tie the bags around the necks of their fearless, loyal dogs. The breed came to be known as the butcher's dog.

Later on Rottweilers were used to pull carts and sometimes hunt wild boars. These two uses are said to be the reason Rottweilers had their tails docked. One was to get out of the way of pulling the carts and the other was to minimize the damage received during a fight.

The Rottweiler is basically a calm, confident and courageous dog, having a fearless expression of a self-assured aloofness. Males normally are larger, heavier boned and more masculine looking. They have a very strong eagerness to work, but are not expected to submit to excessive handling by a stranger. It must never appear reticent, and never act in an aggressive manner without just provocation. At dog shows, Rottweilers are well-behaved, very showy and handsome competitive participants, often found in the winner's circle.

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