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Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is a robust working breed of great strength descended from the mastiffs of the Roman legions. A gentle playmate and protector within the family circle, the Rottie observes the outside world with a self-assured aloofness.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/rottweiler/
| April 14, 2025

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Rottweiler History: From Working Dog to Sporting, Therapy Dog
Loyal, intelligent, and courageous, Rottweilers gives off an air of nobility and self-confidence. In fact, they've attracted people for millennia.
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| April 14, 2025

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Rottweiler Facts You May Not Know
Rottweilers are superb guard dogs. And with training, they're also lovable sweethearts. Think you know the breed? Here are some Rottweiler fun facts!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-rottweiler/
| April 14, 2025

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Is the Rottweiler a Good Fit for You?
Choosing the right dog for your family can be a challenge. Families looking for a watchful, loyal guard dog should consider the Rottweiler.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/rottweiler-right-for-you/
| April 14, 2025

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Learn About the Powerful, Confident, and Courageous Rottweiler
If you are looking for a calm, confident, and courageous guardian, then look no further than the Rottweiler. These robust dogs are powerful and loyal companions that have strong protective instincts. They can quiet, well-behaved housedogs, yet are powerful enough to ward off burglars. Their personality can vary from dog to dog, with some being [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-fun-facts-about-the-rottweiler/
| April 14, 2025

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Best Rottweiler Names For Your Confident And Loyal Puppy
Rottweilers are as loyal and loving as they are protective and confident. The working dog has been a long-loved breed that dates back to the times of the Roman Empire. And while they have played various roles over the course of history, today they make a fun-loving companion for families across the country.
The breed [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/best-rottweiler-names/
| April 14, 2025
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Rottweilers Show Off Their Herding Skills in Minnesota
Cool temperatures prevailed and ready-to-harvest corn rattled in the wind as rolling thunder crossed the prairie: a field of Rottweilers converging on Del Seaman’s Chisago City, Minnesota, farm October 8 and 9 for the annual Northstar Rottweiler Club all-breed herding tests and trials. A Rottie works sheep at the event with his owner. Judged [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/rottweilers-show-off-their-herding-skills-in-minnesota/
| April 14, 2025

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How to Train a Rottweiler Puppy: Rottie Training Timeline
Rottweilers are a highly intelligent breed and are generally ready to please and eager to be trained. Teaching them good behavior and socializing them early on will help bring out the best in your puppy.
Teresa Bradley has been showing champion Rottweilers since 1987 and has been a breeder of Rottweiler champions since 1999. We talked to [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/how-to-train-a-rottweiler-training-your-rottie-puppy/
| April 14, 2025
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Rottweiler Leads Disabled Vietnam Vet to Washington
He’s an unlikely lobbyist, but this Rottweiler is doing more than advocating for the rights of disabled veterans—he’s also serving as an ambassador for his breed. Dieter is a service dog for Neal Williams, a disabled Vietnam veteran who serves on the board of directors of the New England [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/rottweiler-leads-disabled-vietnam-vet-to-washington/
| April 14, 2025
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Prime: the Therapy Dog Whose Heart is Even Bigger than He Is
One of the most exciting components of being at AKC Meet the Breeds is, of course, getting face time with a variety of different dogs. But beyond being cute, many of the dogs there also have touching stories about how they impact their communities and brighten the lives of others. One such dog that we [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/prime-the-therapy-dog-whose-heart-is-even-bigger-than-he-is/
| April 14, 2025