The Rottweiler
A Rottweiler
Origins
The Rottweiler (also named Rottweiler Metzgerhund – Butchers Dog; nicknames: Rott, Weily, Rottie) has its origins in the land of Germany, being considered on of the oldest herding breeds alive. It is said that they have a really old ancestry, dating in the Roman Empire period. They were used to herd cattle and protect them from wild animals and robbers. They had a period of breeding decline during the railroad expansion, by the end of the 19th century. Later on, after World War I, the Rottweilers were used as police dogs and gained a higher popularity among dog owners.
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