Temperament of this breed: If properly socialized, a Rottweiler makes a good playmate for children, but they should never be left alone. Also they get along well with cats and other household animals. This is all contingent on whether the dog has had a positive experiences with them when young. History of this breed: The Rottweiler's ancestors were the drover's dogs accompanying the herds the romans brought with them when invading Europe. The controllable herding and guarding instincts were recognized by the Germans, and dogs were selectively bred for these traits. As need for its services diminished, the Rottweiler almost fell into extinction. In the early 1900s, a newly formed club established a breed standard. the breed has not appreciable changes since that time.
