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.

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 [...]

Loving, loyal, and an amazing companion, there's more to Rottweilers than you might think. In fact, they're the 9th most popular dog breed in America. They may seem shy as first, but once they know you are family, they'll warm up rather quickly. If you're a Rottweiler owner, you'll know [...]

Choosing the right dog for your family can be a challenge. Families looking for a watchful, loyal guard dog should consider the Rottweiler.

Rottweilers are superb guard dogs. And with training, they're also lovable sweethearts. Think you know the breed? Here are some Rottweiler fun facts!

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 [...]

After his 16-year-old son, Joshua Devon Biggles, tragically drowned, Michael Biggles purchased Rambo, a male Rottweiler puppy. Biggles fell head-over-paws with the brawny working breed. So much so, that he went back the next day and bought Retro, the male littermate he didn't select. Six months later, Biggles and his girlfriend, Mariama Myers, added Rascal [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]