Rottweiler

The Rottweiler is a powerful German dog breed originally bred to herd cattle and pull meat carts to market. These sturdy dogs now work as police dogs, guardians, and rescue helpers. Their history as working farm dogs gives them both strength and intelligence.

• Originally helped butchers by pulling carts of meat to market
• Lost their herding job when trains took over in the 1800s
• Today they work with police and rescue teams