Rottweiler

history

• Rottweilers are likely descended from the ancient Roman drover dogs.
• They are one of the oldest herding breeds.
• They have also been in many other roles: police dog, messenger etc

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Roles nowadays

• Guide dogs for the blind
• Search and rescue dogs
• Guard dogs
• Police dogs
• Many, many more!

Facts

• Weight: Male - 50-60kg, female 35-48kg
• Height: Male - 61-69cm, female 56-63cm
• Life span: 9-10 years
• Country of origin: Germany
• Color: Black and tan or black and mahogany

Most of them are now pets
in loving families.

Links

• http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/57/Rottweiler.jpg/220...
• Credits to SebKe, Steve-©-foto, nikkifraz, Therese Wium Jakobsen
• for letting me use their pictures!