Rottweiler Dog Breed

Rottweilers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States and around the world of any size. As far as large dog breeds go they come in very near the top in popularity. They are definitely one of my top 5 favorite dog breeds and actually might even be #1 in my mind. Much of the popularity of Rottweilers comes from their very high intelligence, willingness to please their owners, their ability to work as police, military and service dogs, their gentleness with children, and their superior guard dog abilities.

The Rottweiler is a large dog breed originating in the German town of Rottweil in Wurttemberg. It was used in Germany as a war and herding dog. Early Rottweilers worked as beasts of burden, carrying wood and other products to market as well as pulling carts. They were also once known as the butcher’s dog because they had to drive the cattle to the market while protecting their owners from thieves. These dogs were trusted so much that is was common for the cattle dealer to attach their moneybags to the neck of their Rottweiler because it was the safest place for it. Today they are frequently used as guard dogs and police dogs.

Rottweilers are muscular and athletic and have a massive, powerful body with a broad head. Their coat is short and is black with brown on the muzzle, cheeks, legs, and paws.

Rottweilers are typically calm, quiet, obedient, easy to train, faithful and courageous. They are a physically strong breed with a reliable temperament and are very protective of their family. The Rottweiler is a natural guard dog and they will not hesitate to fiercely defend the ones they love. They are very loyal and make great companion dogs.

The Rottweiler is a steady dog and has a self-assured nature, but they do need proper socialization at an early age to as many people, animals, and situations as possible to develop these qualities. This dog breed will show a strong understanding of what is right and wrong if they are properly handled and trained by a responsible owner.

I have owned many different breeds of dog in my life and one of them was a Rottweiler named Xavier. Of all the dogs I have ever owned he was among the smartest, most loyal, most protective, easiest to train, and overall best. There were none to match him before and none have matched him since. The only one that has come close was my pit bull, Tank. He comes in at a very close second, but it’s a big drop off after that. I love Rottweilers and definitely plan to get another one sometime in the future.