Rottmatian

The Rottmatian has only been around for about 20 years so to best get to know your dog, you have to look at the histories of the Dalmatian and the Rottweiler. The Dalmatian originated in the country of Dalmatia in the Mediterranean, which is how it got its name. In 1771, a man named Thomas Pennant gave the breed that name after discovering the Dalmatian. There were art pieces found depicting the spotted dog in a church in Croatia back in the 16th century but they are thought to be older than that. Although their history is not well-known, it is thought that the breed has been around much longer because of the illustrations found in Egyptian tombs. Because of their intelligence, friendliness, and affinity for horses, the Dalmatian was used to run alongside fire carriages to guide the horses to the fire. These smart and loyal dogs have also been well-known for their ability to hunt, shepherd, guard, and perform. In fact, they became extremely popular after the children’s movie, 101 Dalmatians, became a hit in 1961. However, they had already been acknowledged by the American Kennel Club since 1888 and are still the 62nd most popular breed of dog in the United States. The German bred Rottweiler came from a mix of German Shepherds, Mastiffs, and Roman Drover dogs to be used as cattle drivers and guardians. They have been around since the first century and were extremely handy around the farm for pulling wagons and carts as well as herding and guarding cattle. They were also used as guard dogs for the home and eventually were discovered to be excellent family pets, due to their lovable nature. The breed was named after the town it was discovered in, Rottweil, named for the red tiled homes and cottages in the community. The breed standard was set in 1901 and the American Kennel Club acknowledged them 30 years later.