Originally Posted by
dingobass
Classic Rottie sook.
I had Rottie years ago, she weighed in at 42 kilo... All muscle and bone.
She was the most gentle dog but fiercely protective and loyal.
I discovered quite by accident that Rotties were bred as Cattle dogs. I had some cows that I used to work on horse back with my faithful Kelpie. The Rottie just joined in one day and she quickly became the best paddock worker I ever had.
Did some research (pre interweb era, so that meant library) and discovered they are indeed a working dog.
Cattle work, pulling small Butchers carts and home security all in one big boofy gentle dog. :)