The Rottweiler: Centuries of Service (Howell's Best of Bre)

"With training, socialization and responsible owners, the Rottweiler is a wonder dog--it's up to you to make the difference." With these words, Linda Michels and Catherine Thompson dispel the myth that rottweilers are mean and dangerous dogs. Quite to the contrary--they love rottweilers for their strength, loyalty, looks, and personality, and their admiration for the breed is lovingly conveyed throughout their book, The Rottweiler: Centuries of Service. This handsome volume provides a wealth of information about the breed, with sections on rottweiler history, defining characteristics, finding the right rottie for you, living with and caring for a rottweiler, entering shows, and breeding your dog. There's also a chapter called "Headliners" that functions as a sort of rottweiler hall of fame--and where the authors' extreme enthusiasm perhaps gets a little carried away: "The first time Cathy saw CH Erno Von Wellesweiler, SchH I, she knew that she had seen a real Rottweiler." In addition, there's information on the American Rottweiler Club and other organizations and resources for the enthusiasts of the breed. Filled with color photographs and expert advice, this is a great book for serious rottweiler lovers. --Andy Boynton