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Isn't Red Lion a dream? I have a special spot for Rottweilers ~ our first dog was a Rottie mix. And after hearing Red Lion's story, I have a special spot for him. You see, he was rescued by a volunteer when she saw someone hitting him in the head with a shovel!!! What is wrong with people!?! This is such a sweet dog, very loving and playful. He'll even give you paw! Oh, and if you're wondering about the name.... well, the volunteer met Judy at the Red Lion Pub to giver her the pup. You remember the Red Lion Pub don't you? They were the organizers of the big charity Biker Poker Run in early August. They raised over $10,000 dollars for us. Judy would name her first born after them if she could, but their happy having this darlin' for a mascot!!!

*** Are you not familiar with Rottweilers? According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Rottie is calm, trainable, courageous, and devoted to their owner and family. The Rottweiler is probably descended from the Italian Mastiff. During the Middle Ages, it was used as a herd dog. It was bred in the German town of Rottweil in Wurttemberg. Practically extinct in the 1800's, the breed population began a comeback in the early twentieth century due to the efforts of enthusiastic breeders centered in Stuttgart. Some of the Rottweilers talents include: tracking, herding, watchdogging, guarding, police work, carting, competitive obedience, and schutzhund.
They have a reliable temperament. Protective, he will defend his family fiercely. They require owners who can handle their massive size. The Rottie is a natural guard dog with a mellow temperament. They are highly intelligent and have proven their worth beyond question in police, military, and customs work over many centuries. This breed needs a lot of companionship and socialization to be truly happy. They can be aggressive with other dogs and should be kept on leashes in public places. Friends and relatives of the family are normally enthusiastically welcomed. Strangers can get no further than the sidewalk. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.