Then and Now: What Dogs Looked Like a Century Ago
4. Rottweiler
This powerful-but-sensitive breed went from a drover of cattle to a Roman butcher’s dog, to the loyal, intelligent, guardian and companion dog we know today. But the early breed wasn’t the same canine that breeders strive for in modern times. Throughout the 1800s, Rottweilers were smaller overall, a bit lighter and shorter in their physical appearance. Their coats were thicker and there were a greater variety of colors, including tiger stripes.
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