In order to be totally in tune with what your Rottweiler is thinking or to understand why he or she behaves in a certain manner, you will what to go back in time and learn about the history of your dog's breed. Many today still fear the Rottweiler, just as they did many years before now. The Rottweiler was always considered a smart dog and one that would scare off thieves. This is as true today as it was in the past.

To fully understand and to take full advantage of the nature of the Rottweiler, it cannot be stressed enough why it is so important to take a few moments and understand where this breed comes from and what its ancestors went through. By doing so, you may actually walk away better equipped to handle your own Rottweiler. It doesn't take but a moment to educate yourself so that next time a guest in your home is scared of the look the Rottweiler has, you can share knowledge with them and lessen their fear.
Although many people would not think of it when looking at a Rottweiler, the ancestry of this dog actually dates back into ancient Roman times. It was then that this breed started as what was called the Roman drovers. The drovers were dogs used to serve the soldiers, as during the nights they would serve as guard dogs and alert them to any dangers, including surprise attacks from enemies and then the drovers would herd cattle during the daylight.

During the travels of Caesar, some of the drovers were left behind in Germany, and it was in Rottweil, Germany, where the dog got its name as they began to breed this dog in order to serve them the way they served the soldiers. They would serve as work dogs just like they did for the soldiers. There was no doubt in the minds of anyone that this was a dog to respect and respect them they did.

Although it seemed that the benefits the Rottweiler gave could not go, the railroad came through and suddenly there was no longer a need for the Rottweiler to pull barges and carts. This meant that the main purposes that this breed was used for was now gone and it was not looking so great for the Rottweiler as they were jobless and soon to be homeless. But then, in 1910, the Rottweiler was recognized as a police dog and helped not only the police on the streets but also did their part in World War II.

Then it was in 1931 that the American Kennel Club Stud Book finally admitted the Rottweiler and for a decade, the popularity of this breed was shown, as it always seemed to make the top ten of the American Kennel Club's registered breeds. But in 2000, that ended when the Rottweiler dropped into eleventh place but the breed still keeps a warm spot in the hearts of many. The Rottweiler is still one of the most loved, feared and respected dogs to date and with the history behind them, it is understandable.