History
Rottweilers can be traced back to when the Romans invaded Europe as the drover's company, but are more famous for being found in Germany. They were used for guarding and herding. The Rottweiler became popular in the early 1900s when a breed standard was formed.
Tempermant
Confident, calm, protective, intelligent, willing to work, guard dog, good-natured, fearless
Other Facts
The Rottweiler is a protector and has great endurance which make him a good police dog, service and therapy dog. They love their people and can be goofy with their family, but can also be overprotective and should be socialized. Rottweilers are relatively healthy dogs and have lower disease reports than other breeds.