Rottweilers may appear intimidating because of their size, but they are quite loving and kind. They make a loyal guard dog and are often calm and confident in themselves. Rottweilers were bred to be working dogs, but now more often find their place within a family, making a gentle, sweet companion especially for children. They are the gentle giants of the dog world.

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