The feeling of walking through your front door and being greeted by your dog is by far one of the best feelings in the world. Getting attacked with love after a long day of work, school and people is simply unmatched.
On Sept. 29, 2019, my family and I drove to upstate Connecticut to potentially bring home a baby Rottweiler. My first dog was a Rottie named Bella.
Because of her, my whole family adores the breed.
There were six puppies in this litter and only one was available. Nobody wanted him because he has a white patch of hair on his chest. His parents were show dogs but he couldn’t follow in their footsteps all because of some white fur.
That didn’t stop my family, so we took him home later that evening.
My brother wanted him to have a scary name like Drogon or Zeus. Since he would not stop licking us, we thought he was more of a lover than a fighter. So, we named him Romeo.
Romeo is now six years old and a legend.
I call my mom everyday just to ask “Where’s the dog?” It’s probably not the greeting she wants but college can be stressful with school, clubs and crazy roommates.
I don’t know if it’s just me but my dog can calm me down in any situation. If I’m stressed, sad or even mad, it takes one hug from my dog and my mood is instantly better.
And before you say anything, yes, a dog can hug you.
He’s not a certified anxiety dog, but he serves the duties perfectly.
Some people turn to alcohol or drugs when they’re stressed. I turn to my dog. I think everyone should experience something like this.
When I come from college (which is like every weekend because I miss my dog) he gets so excited. I look through the window to see him wagging his tail, barking and trying to jump on the door. My dad loves that one.
As I walk in, he jumps up and starts demanding attention and belly rubs. And just like that, my mind goes blank and all I can think about is how much my dog loves me.
Not every dog is like this.
Some breeds hate attention from people. Shiba Inus, Basenjis, Chow Chows and Alaskan Malamute all don’t like excessive attention. Notice how Rottweilers are not on that list. It’s because they’re the best breed for love, support, loyalty and protection.
I remember there was one night I was home alone and my dog refused to move from the front door. Later that night he slept in my bed, which he never ever does. Trust me, I’ve tried. He did this to protect me.
For everyone saying they’re so dangerous and scary, sorry you’re wrong.
Rottie’s used to be police dogs but they’re no longer used due to their high distractibility. They’re just silly loving dogs, not K9 beasts. If you don’t believe me, look up Nala the needy Rottweiler on TikTok. Watch just one video and tell me you don’t want a Rottie. Spoiler, you won’t be able to.
If you still think they’re dangerous, look up Dillion the Rottweiler on TikTok. You’ll learn what the “Rottie Rumbles” are.
Many people think this is how they growl or warn you that they’re going to attack. You couldn’t be more wrong. A “Rottie Rumble” is the Rottweiler version of a cat purring.
It’s a sound Rottweilers make that signifies happiness, playfulness or contentment. I think it’s how they talk.
A Rottweiler is a best friend and everyone needs to experience the love they show.
If you thought Rottweilers were aggressive or if you thought cats are better, I hope this changed your mind.
