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submitted: Jun 19th 2008 | by: SharonDavies | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 526 | |

Many people still fear the look of the Rottweiler and this is not something that seems to be on the path of changing any time soon, as fear is what the Rottweiler has been placing in people for many years. It can be hard for owners of a Rottweiler to have guests into their home because of this immediate fear that people feel when they see a Rottweiler walking towards them. With a little education on the history of this breed, you cannot only help handle the fears of your guests, but you can help the bond you and the dog share.

You may be surprised to learn that this breed didn't come about as a mistake and that these dogs seemed to always have their place in society and were used to help their human owners in work and protection. By learning about the history of this breed, you may be better suited to understand what is going on behind that soft and gentle look on your dog's face which is incased in a more rough and tumble exterior. By opening up, you may be surprised at what you will learn.

This breed is not one that just came about, as the ancestry of the Rottweiler dates back into ancient Roman times, which started with a type of Mastiff dog known as the Roman drover. These dogs were used daily to herd cattle during the time that the army would be traveling. And then during the night the drovers would be left to watch over the soldiers while they slept and would alert them if troubled surfaced.

During the travels of Caesar, some of the drovers were left behind in Germany, and it was in Rottweil, Germany, where the dog got its name as they began to breed this dog in order to serve them the way they served the soldiers. They would serve as work dogs just like they did for the soldiers. There was no doubt in the minds of anyone that this was a dog to respect and respect them they did.

While it seemed a natural choice to use the Rottweiler to pull carts and barges, the railroad soon came through and replaced the dogcarts. This advancement in travel left the Rottweiler without a job and the future was not looking good for the breed. That is until 1910 when the police officially recognized the Rottweiler as a police dog.

Not only did the Rottweiler serve its country on the streets with police, but also they served their time in World War II when the Nazis and the Allies utilized their great strength and loyalty.

The American Kennel Club Stud Book accepted the Rottweiler breed into the registry in 1931 and through time the popularity of the breed only grew. For a decade, the Rottweiler stood within the top ten of the breeds registered with the American Kennel Club.

But in 2000, that ended when the Rottweiler dropped into eleventh place but the breed still keeps a warm spot in the hearts of many. The Rottweiler is still one of the most loved, feared and respected dogs to date and with the history behind them, it is understandable.

About the Author

Sharon Davies is a passionate lover of the Rottweiler and has a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Rottweiler. Among other topics at this website, you can also learn all about Rottweiler History plus a whole lot more.

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