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Over the past 18 months, many of us have welcomed a new four-legged friend to our homes as the Kennel Club has seen the number of dog owners increase by almost 8% from 2020.
But with 221 different purebred dog breeds to choose from, there is a lot of thought to be done before selecting your perfect puppy.
There’s even academic advice to seek out, with psychologist Stanley Coren’s book “The Intelligence of Dogs†categorizing breeds by instinct, obedience, and adaptability.
One dog that often appears at the top of people’s canine wish lists is the Rottweiler – it’s a breed that’s often mistakenly viewed as aggressive, but they have a range of positive attributes that make them great pets.
Here are 10 fun and interesting facts about the breed.
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The Rottweiler is considered one of the oldest dog breeds in the world, dating back to ancient Rome. The Rottweilers marched on the Alps with invading Roman legions, protecting both the soldiers and their cattle.
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This Rottweiler was named after the German town of Rottweil, where it was known as the “Rottweil Butcher’s Dog” due to its use for pulling butchers’ carts loaded with meat.
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The American Kennel Club‘s describes the Rottweiler as “a calm, confident and courageous dog”. Despite this, many people have a negative image of the aggressive Rottweiler. This misunderstanding is believed to stem from inaccurate portrayals in movies and on television – most notably in The Omen, where a Rottweiler was shown violently protecting Satan’s son – the original ‘devil dog’.
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Other movies and TV shows have sought to portray the Rottweilers in a fairer and more lovable form – including the cop buddies comedy Lethal Weapon 3 hit the US show Entourage.
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