The Rottweiler is a robust breed who likes
to have a job to do. The dogs are intelligent
and self-confident, and often used as police
dogs, service dogs, therapy dogs, or even as
herders.
The breed is believed to stem back to ancient
Rome, and arrived to Europe with Roman
invading forces. Whey they reached Germany,
the locals appreciated the dogs’ herding and
guarding instincts, and kept breeding them to
enhance these skills.
Rottweilers are believed to have herded
animals in Germany for at least 2,000 years,
until the industrial revolution took over and
the dogs’ services were no longer needed. The
breed nearly fell extinct, but a breed club was
formed in the early 1900s and saved it.
Rottweilers love their family and are generally
good-natured and patient. They need a lot of
exercise, but little grooming.
Females generally weigh between 77 and
105 pounds and do well with a large PlexiDor.
Males weigh up to more than 130 pounds and
need an extra large PlexiDor dog door.
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