The Rottweiler is a very territorial, imposing dog breed and is ideal for protection. It is calm, trainable, courageous, and devoted to its family. It has a reliable temperament and requires a strong leader and firm training. The Rottweiler is a natural guard dog with a mellow temperament.
Rottweilers 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. It does well in competitive obedience, schutzhund, and tracking. If you are looking for a powerful guardian, who makes you feel safe and who is extremely loyal to its family, you can't go wring with the Rottweiler.