The Facts Behind the Negative Portrayal of the Rottweiler
The black, sturdy and massive breed of the Rottweiler has been the center of some malicious hysteria for years in forms of negative media publicities such as antagonist and fearful roles in movies. News leaking the supposedly lethal human attacks of this breed also has forced some people to reconsider their plans in adopting a Rottweiler. Truth be told, these negativities, just like man’s abusive exploit of nature, have been brought about by the breeder’s mishandling and mistreatment of this useful and family-friendly breed.
Known also as the Rottweil Metzgerhund which means Butchers Dog, the Rottweiler is a gifted creature in terms of herding and guarding. Regarded as one of the oldest or preferably the oldest herding breed in the world, it possesses a powerful and enduring stamina that makes it an outstanding breed for herding and guarding stocks and properties. The Rottweiler is so powerful and strong that stubborn stocks the Border Collies couldnt handle, it can handle thoroughly.
This creatures body is composed of an outer coat and inner coat wherein the outer one is medium in length, coarse and dense. The inner coat is not visible and has a longer hair on its hind legs. This breed’s color only comes in black with tan or orange markings on the muzzle, cheeks, throat, chest and legs.
This breed came from the town of Rottweil in Germany and there it is a dependable, fierce looking and strong type of dog that unabashedly and docilely carry stock meats to the market. The ancestors of this breed were said to be the Roman droving dog breed, Molosser of England and The Netherlands, and local dogs brought in by soldiers from different places. This breed flourished in this town until the introduction of the railroad which affected heavily its breeding.
The Rottweiler flourished as a herder and meat carrier but when the railroad replaced the dog as means of stock transport, people ignored this breed to the point where only one female Rottweiler was left in the town of Rottweil. However, when World War I broke out, the great need for police dogs revived the interest of breeders to the Rottweiler. This time, the breed once again flourished and its uses extended to the battle field and other military services and presently, it is used as a guide dog for the blind and in search and rescue operations.
Like any other dog breeds, the Rottweiler too needs correct training and proper supervision in order to bring out its best asset. In nature, this dog is good-hearted, affectionate, docile and sociable. It is calm and firm and has an innate need to protect and defend its master and his property.
This breed possesses a self-assured, calm and fearless appearance that some view it as fearsome. However, the Rottweiler is just another misinterpreted creature and this outwardly appearance is just a clear manifestation that it is a courageous dog and protective companion. It is also never discriminating towards possible acquaintances and in fact, is open to meeting new people and animals unlike other breeds that jump and growl at the site of strangers.
No matter how much bad publicity this great herding dog gets, the fact still remains that it is one of the best breeds out there. The difference comes with the upbringing it gets from its owners. If every Rottweiler owner makes the time to understand fully the needs and capacity of this breed, then it is likely that every Rottweiler will only achieve its greatest potential and receive positive reviews from everyone.
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