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Chapter 1 Introducing the Rottweiler N oble, powerful, impressive in appearance, the Rottweiler is a breed like no other. He has strong guarding instincts but is loyal and loving to his family, and is always eager to please. This is a dog who loves to work; he is highly intelligent and that means mental stimulation is essential for him. Among family and friends, he is laidback and likes nothing better than to make every- one laugh by playing the clown. The Rottweiler’s behavior is self-assured, steady, and fearless. This is not a breed for the faint-hearted, but if you have time to spend with your Rottweiler, socializing him and training him, he will be an outstanding family companion. The feature that attracts me most about this breed is the loyalty Rottweilers show to their family, and the undying love they are ca- pable of giving. I am also drawn to their somewhat clownish nature; not a day goes by when I do not laugh at the antics of at least one of my own four Rottweilers.

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