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14+ Historical Facts About Rottweilers You Might Not Know

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#7 Rottweilers pulled into carts delivered juicy steaks and tenderloin, thereby relieving their owners of the need to maintain draft animals.

#8 After the railroad ran through Rottweil and the pastoralists were able to transport their goods in a new, faster way, the need for breeding dogs disappeared, and the breed began to gradually degenerate.

#9 Their number decreased so sharply that in 1882 only one, far from the best, representative of the breed was shown at the Heilbronn Dog Show.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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