Description: Carolyn is a lovely dog that came to us from a kill shelter. Her time was up but the staff at the shelter she was at loved her so much they asked us to take her in. Who could resist that sweet face? Carolyn will make a family very happy!
Carolyn is a very loving girl, she does great in a home enviornment. She prefers to always have some kind of backround noise while she is going to sleep and does not like complete silence when she is alone. Other than that she does perfect and loves to play! Carolyn is good with other dogs but would do best in a home as the only dog as she can be a bit food protective.
*** 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.
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