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14+ Historical Facts About Rottweilers You Might Not Know

#10 They remembered about Rottweilers only at the beginning of the 20th century, thanks to a curious incident widely covered by the German press.

The essence of the incident was that during a scuffle with sailors who were on a spree, the sergeant of the Stuttgart police set his Rottweiler against the troublemakers. In a matter of minutes, the animal "settled" a dangerous conflict, turning the brave sailors into a shameful flight. After this incident, the breed regained its previously lost popularity.

#12 In 1901, the first Rottweiler standard was approved, which differed from the current standard.

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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