Tradesmen tied their filled purses with money around the dog’s neck for protection and butchers used these strong dogs for pulling their carts. Voila, the foundation for the Rottweiler breed was originated.
In the 1800’s, a new way of transportation was spreading around the world in the name of railroad. This became a major threat to the Rottweiler breed as they almost became extinct. In the late 1800’s (around 1882) at a dog show in Heilbronn, Germany, there was only one nondescript Rottweiler on exhibit. Wow, Only one for the show? But in 1901, the Rottweiler and Leonberger Club was founded and the very 1st Rottweiler breed standard was written.
Demand for Rottweilers skyrocketed during World War 1, since the breed served as a police dog due to its obedience and disciplinary traits. Rotties were also used as guard, rescue & messenger type dogs as well. After WW1 in 1921, the world famous Allgemeiner Deutscher Rottweiler Klub (A.D.R.K) was established.
Liked my History Story guys? It’s a-one-of-a-kind story that I love to hear every day. By looking at all the roles that this wonderful breed has played in throughout history, these Hardworking Majestic dogs has changed so little in form and temper since the breed standards were written a century ago.