A Misunderstood Dog: Is it True What They Say About The Ferocious Rottweiler?

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[@Ragesauce]

Such a shame that the dog went missing shortly after the groom, owner will be so sad. Congrats on the new rottweiler!

[@ACShine]

Took me entirely too long to get that 😂🙃

[@celeste8389]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 ❤❤❤❤

[@junoantaresofficial]

I just had such a panic attack reading the first part 😂

[@kestrelle5345]

🤪

[@mantra4ia]

😂

[@VidaFBaby1]

45 minutes and a total sweetheart. I love that her tail wasn't docked too.

[@LadySlippers]

YES!!!!! I am ALL for a natural tail!!! 💜💜💜💜

[@maeterith1984]

Thankfully in Britain, it is illegal to dock tails and. Crop ears. It's a vile thing to do. They look so much better with them don't they? And they can communicate with each other with ears and tails.

[@1968CudaGuy]

So much more beautiful with full tail and ears..

[@-TyTy]

They can also have natural bob tails. Some people don't know the difference.

[@RE-xv9fp]

@@maeterith1984 Yes its illegal in most countries but you know, americans for example are so set in their ways. They even mutilate the wings of pet parrots as small as budgies. Good luck trying to educate them aswell...

[@simonevernon106]

My son had a Rottweiler for 13 years, he was the daftest softy you could have but if anyone knocked on his door, he was very good at guarding. RIP Rocky 😢

[@fsdsdfsddgddgs]

13 years is a good lifespan. I hope mine makes it at least that long too.

[@simonevernon106]

@@fsdsdfsddgddgs I hope so too and if he’s as good as Rocky was you’ve got an amazing dog.

[@BlackDragonQueen]

We had 2 rotts at one point and we had the perfect split: our female absolutely did not care if you cut her nails. Our male acted like a complete drama queen: would mope, tried to hide his feet, acted like he was being put on death row. Never aggressive, never showed teeth, just a baby about it

[@charlottet7379]

😂 I can just imagine that. Fantastic 😂👌 we grew up with German shepherds and first one was also a big dramatic baby 😄

[@musaviki783]

​​@@charlottet7379I have germans too. Our oldest is the most vocal drama King ever I swear. He acts like the world is about to end

[@Neppy22]

My cat hates getting her nails done so I do it when shes all cozy in my lap. Recently she has started curling her hands under her and squinting her eyes shut to pretend shes sleeping so I wont do them. It's so funny that she wins and I dont

[@hannahluster]

Such a cutie pie omg I might get a rotwheiller if they’re this good / well behaved ❤❤❤❤

[@Ahmed-Youcef1959]

@@musaviki783 😀😀😀

[@kpturn42]

I see a Rottie on one of my mail routes that loves to bark a big bark, but when you walk closer to the house he stops and gives you this look like “hey wait a minute, you’re not supposed to do that! You’re supposed to run away!” 😂 when you start walking away from the house he starts back up again like he’e yelling “yeah! And stay out!”

[@mom.left.me.at.michaels9951]

THIS !! It's every Rottie I've ever known. Unless they have been specifically trained as a guard dog, they only look scary 😂. Most of them are like "Hey, Mom, Mom, someone is coming! Mom, MOM OH GOD THEY ARE HERE! Protect me 🥺"

[@ladyspartafitness]

It's all funny until one opens a door when your walking away from the house and mauls you. True story. It's never funny or ok for any dog to show aggression towards a mail person.

[@Daniel-rd6st]

@@ladyspartafitness Barking isnt neccesarrily a sign of aggression. Its literally a guarddogs job. I have meet plenty of guarddogs (growing up in the countryside) that barked at you to make it clear, that you are not allowed to enter the property, while wagging their tail, basically saying, "i have nothing against you, but if you go over the fence without my boss being here, we will have a problem". And thats exactly what they are supposed to do. Which is also why mail boxes, when there are free running dogs around, generally are not at the house, but at the gate (well at least in my corner of the world).

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

I briefly had a pitbull who did the same. She pulled hard on the leash when people walked by and it looked like she wanted to tear their face off. But when they were past, she whined and cried for them to come back. She was amazing with people and dogs at the dog park, but did have a bad habit of jumping on people. She fell in love with one of the guys at the park who didn't mind her flopping all over him, though I felt awful about it 😅.

[@kpturn42]

@@ladyspartafitness my positive interactions with dogs do not in any way invalidate your negative experiences with untrained, aggressive, and reactive dogs. I know that I’m incredibly lucky to have routes with very well-trained dogs that are excited to see the mail person, and that my experience is not the norm. I always test a dog’s reactivity and willingness to interact positively before taking the personal risk to deliver. There are definitely a few houses on my routes where I do not interact with the dogs because they have shown obvious signs of real aggression towards myself or the truck, and others where interaction is not in the best interest of the dog because they are working livestock guardians. A lot of my knowledge of aggressive behaviors and telltale signs of potential risks for aggression have actually come from watching the more “dangerous” and “reactive” cases on this channel, and that knowledge has helped me immensely in keeping safe in my interactions with dogs while delivering. I’m not looking forward to the day I get bit, but I’m sure I will eventually.

[@kaizer2312]

They are a beautiful breed. We had to put our Rottie down last year. He was very lovable and protective of us. He was my road dog, he went with me on my errands. We love and miss him very, very much.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheMotorman116]

Im sorry for your loss. I understand, they leave a huge hole when they pass. Cherish all those memories… the car rides and companionship.

[@sjc1169]

"I may not call your owner. I'll just tell him you ran away" Yes , ran away to my house!! Rhonda is so adorable. 😊

[@oreopaksun2512]

Who else wanted to go canine-napping? what a darling, and love that tail!

[@strout899]

@@oreopaksun2512 i got the car ready you comin

[@oreopaksun2512]

@@strout899 I get dibs for weekends! LOL

[@lexi140]

​@oreopaksun2512 what about me 🥺

[@Aliyah_666]

She is super cute and seems to have a good personality.

[@danieledugre1837]

One of the sweetest pooches I ever met is a Rottweiler. Can’t help but kiss his little face when I see him, then I quickly realize he could end me if he wanted. Then I kiss him some more…

[@ilurvekittenskittens59]

Same her name was Natalie and she was convinced she was a lap dog. The only time I ever heard her growl was when a stranger came up to me and my cousins in their yard when we were kids. She had so much mama bear energy.

[@daniellewoolley8607]

@danieledugre-ma is not boy but a girl. Her name is Rhonda Vanessa never said he. Rhonda is a girl's name, not a boy's name

[@danieledugre1837]

@@daniellewoolley8607 true!but the one I’m talking about is a male named Theo.

[@Sargy18MPBDE]

😂😂😂 So true. Our need for self-preservation goes right out the door when we absolutely must boop, hug, or kiss our furry friends.

[@JenMaxon]

Not so little face though

[@LoBaSmoke]

I used to know a 89 year old lady with a Rottweiler. That dog followed her, played with the grandkids. He was so gentle.

[@Bunny11344]

As someone who’s not a dog person. I remember being terrified of them as a child but labs Rottweilers and border collies were my favs they were always the friendliest and calmest dogs

[@WhiteFishNinja]

Thank you for taking such great care of my rhonny baby! Vanessa you are the best!! Rhonda was very happy and loved her groom session.

[@nixe4912]

I always say I lucked out when I got my rescue rottie - and you sure did!

[@rondaboze4622]

@WhiteFishNinja You have a beautiful baby girl and she was a dream for Vanessa to groom ❤😊❤ I don't know how she ever ended up in a rescue situation, but I'm so happy that she found you as her new family ❤😊❤

[@alilindsay4304]

She's a sweetheart ❤

[@WhiteFishNinja]

@rondaboze4622 she came from Egypt 🇪🇬 I was fostering for a rescue and when I came across Big Rhonda I had to keep her. ❤️

[@angelahagood3639]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful girl with us! I adore that face! You’re such a wonderful person to adopt her! I could squeeze her little face!🐾🐶😘

[@Numfuddle]

Every Rottweiler I have ever met was the absolute sweetest doofus imaginable.

[@LexYeen]

The only way they're usually dangerous is their combination of mass and enthusiasm. 😂

[@Narangarath]

It usually takes a bunch of work to make them aggressive, but I grew up next door to a pair that was legitimately (trained to be) dangerous. It was always just a matter of time before they broke out of the fenced yard, mauled a passerby and ended up being put down. Love rotties, though, and even the ones who aren't too keen on most people seem to like me back.

[@Numfuddle]

@@Narangarath our boss‘ wife owns a Rottie and she’s so calm. One of my colleagues picked her up once and put her on his lap. All 60 pounds of grown dog. It took a minute for her to even start „softly“ growling. She mostly looked confused. I know that they can be dangerous and bad people flock to dogs like them but at least the one‘s I met have been great

[@wilmaknickersfit]

They always seem to be in love with our little terriers and want to play! 😂

[@TeelSiren]

​@Narangarath so true. My childhood nanny dog was beaten, starved, neglected, tied to a tree in the Florida heat, and forcibly to bred 4 times in 3 years. But she never let it break her spirit. My dad may or may not have stolen her from that tree on a night out with friends. 😅 affectionately named Tequila, she was the sweetest, most emotionally intelligent dog I've ever had the pleasure to love. Only regret is not saving her sooner. It's the only breed I'll own.

[@UPB78]

I'm convinced that it was Rhonda who actually called on the phone and made the appointment haha, she seemed so calm, relaxed and fully cooperative during the whole process, she really seemed to be enjoying every step of the way.

[@ksaraw]

What total sweetheart! Whoever adopted her won the lottery, she has such a good temperament. All the Rottweilers I have met have been big goofballs that just wanted pets.

[@Arsenicosis]

Honestly shocked she ended up at a rescue, she's gorgeous and such a great temperament! Wouldn't be surprised if it was over something dumb like an apartment building not allowing the breed 😞 They're really fantastic dogs and do NOT deserve their reputation.

[@tmntleo]

There used to be a rottweiler around where I lived named Taz, she was a sweetheart. The first time she met our new dog (chihuahua) she realised she was scaring him, so she laid down and put her head on her paws and just stayed there until he approached her. After that, every time we saw them she'd immediately lay down. Our dog hekkin loved her and she was so good with him it was so sweet seeing them together. Unfortunately she passed last year and we miss her a lot.

[@saraparks2801]

Most doggos are so much better than people! Love that she got down to his level to make a friend! She will be waiting at the rainbow bridge for sure ❤

[@simplystreeptacular]

So sorry she passed but so glad it sounds like she had a life full of love with a family who adored her ❤

[@Shadowwolf7774]

I saw the movie The Omen back in the 70's and saw my first Rottweiler. I wanted one ever since then. Then in 2003 my dream came true, I received my female Angel, one year later I got my little buddy Caesar. So for the next 20 years I bred AKC registered Rotties. The best dogs I have ever owned. My customers came back for years to come because they loved the temperment of my dogs. Caesar lived for 15 years which was crazy for a dog of that size. My wife and I had to put him down he was in much pain in his legs. We cried like babies, the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I am tearing up now texting this years later.

[@tansiwolf8281]

Rescued a poorly bred greatly oversized rottie many years ago, I still miss him. He was one of the kids and so dang smart. He had some fear aggression from his previous abusive owners when I got him, was a lap baby within a couple months. Best diog ever.

[@grahammonk8013]

@tansiwolf8281 Came across a guy walking 3 Rotties off leash. Turns out he rescues them from people who don't treat them right. These 3 were well recovered from their previous homes. 3 wonderful giant (full grown) puppies. Had a great time playing with them and making a fuss of them. Did get hurt by one once though. Was walking friends dog, (small to medium size) the Rottie and my friends dog were circling around each other, and when the Rottie was facing away fro me, my friends dog made a sudden move towards the Rottie, who took fright from the much smaller dog and leapt backwards, nearly flattened me! We had to laugh!

[@tansiwolf8281]

@@grahammonk8013 lmao not always graceful

[@corkycobon1481]

I have nothing but love for Rotties. They are the most loving bed hogs you could possibly own. The hubs and I bought a king bed so there was enough room for us and our baby grrrl. She passed 4 years ago and I miss her every day. We have wanted to get another one but the hubs was diagnosed as terminal and we just don't have the time to devote to training a puppy or fostering at this time. The hubs has told me he wants me to get another Rottie to keep me safe. I told him a Chiahuahua would be better for that. LOL😂

[@tansiwolf8281]

@@corkycobon1481 sorry about your hubbys illness dear

[@grahammonk8013]

@@corkycobon1481 Well, you made me sad, and then laugh out loud in the next moment. So sorry about your baby grrl, and even more about the hubs. i agree with him though, another Rottweiler is a great idea.

[@ElessariaD]

Rhonda maintaining the most dignified expression while undergoing the "indignity" of a groom is sending me. Yassss Queen! 👑

[@sarvtempest1846]

What "indignity"? All I see here is a dog being given a professional bath and hairstyling for which she won't even have to pay! Pretty regal to me /for all amebas who see this and misunderstand- jokes and sarcasm exist :v

[@aj71169]

Flip side- the👸🏿was looking like, you may bathe me now

[@suzys4316]

love it when you said I may call the owner and say she ran away, did you see her ? a big smile on her face

[@tonyjones1560]

I didn’t realize that a dog could be embezzled. But I don’t blame her. That was one sweet dog!

[@brunoqnzbk7891]

I went over a date 's house, and this humongous rottie brought me his toy when he met me. It was the CUTEST thing ❤

[@mlml]

Same exact experience here. The dog got him a second date 😅

[@stvargas69]

You passed the test. Congrats

[@Whewchilee]

So… second date?👀

[@DeadAlcoholZombie]

Yeah, so?! Did you see them again?! The dog and the human I mean?

[@auroraborrealis4852]

@@DeadAlcoholZombie The human? I thought you go on dates to meet the dog?? ; P

[@wagonmaster1974]

When the boys were young [3 and 5] we rescued a three year old 100 lb. Rottie named Queenie. She had arthritis, asthma and one eye. Very protective of my wife and boys. We lived out in the country. The dog allowed no critters in the yard. Let the boys ride, scratch and roughhouse with her and ate it up. Wonderful girl. Insurance company for the house merged with another and wouldn't allow the breed and insure us. Changed companies. She lived until her 12th year. Still miss her.

[@intrepidapollo]

Now that is a man with his priorities straight.👏

[@I_dont_even_work_out]

goals

[@nutteyconcretecutter1852]

We had the same issue when we got our male rottie had to change home owner insurance we also have a female jack russell they are two peas in a pod . He don't mind the chickens after a little training but everything else is game on only bad thing is he freaking pees on EVERYTHING !!!!!! drives me nuts 😂😂😂😂😂 I wouldn't own another breed rotties are the best

[@scottp.2995]

Good move!

[@venomfang8560]

Nice move switching insurance. They can kick rocks.

[@marshataylor3703]

Never had a Rottie but had a Dobie. She was a big, sweet goofy girl. Loved everybody she ever met except for one man. We were out walking and she got really nervous the closer we got. She positioned herself in front of me as he got closer and kept herself between the both of us until he walked by. She kept looking back as we continued our walk. There was something about him she could sense! Best dog we ever had!

[@scottp.2995]

Be glad he didn't "play the fool", dogs have a 6'th sense about who people truly are!

[@DANKKrish]

my rough collie did that once. once she got incredibly scared of an old woman to the point i had to end up taking a different turn because she wasn't willing to even walk towards the street the lady was coming from. I have never seen her do this before or after.

[@candymadigan9308]

The sweetest dog I ever knew was Sophie. Sophie was a rotten rottie who lied about her people all the time. According to Sophie, no one *ever* petted her, and she was totally neglected. And nobody ever fed her either. What a sad life she had. According to Sophie.

[@Elizabeth_person1]

lol!

[@I_Kan]

😆

[@certifiedfunnyguy]

Her life must have been so hard. She had to inform everyone that she had never been fed before.

[@richardborczynski4955]

Omg this is my Delilah!!! No one loves me. Haha

[@mrs.beasley1979]

My Chrystal lied too. Even with cat litter pressed into her nose she NEVER ate cat poop. 😂😂😂

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

Absolutely No Barking! That breed does not deserve that reputation. No breed does!

[@antnil]

from all my experience, the problem is always comes from the other end of the leash...

[@Rick8191-tv8pg]

A great German breed , the Roman military used to use them to protect there cattle while crossing the mountains in Northern Italy on there way north , 1800 years ago,

[@ralphpeed3596]

A properly trained and socialized Rattweiler only becomes agressive if someone or something is threatening their family. Same as with the Bullmastiff, German Shepherd, Doberman, Cane Corso, and even the Labrador and Bully breads. . The most agressive dog I have ever seen is the Chihuahua. Good thing they are not big.

[@sirennightshade4977]

I would argue that if any breed deserves a negative reputation, it's chihuahuas. I've watched a lot of breeders and trainers on youtube and generally they all agree that the honestly meanest dogs are the smallest ones -- not because they were bred that way, but because most owners of little dogs treat them like pack leaders instead of giving them any amount of discipline. I've been bitten by dogs twice in my life, once by a German Shepherd and once by a Chihuahua, both because I was trying to pet them. The Chihuahua's owner didn't even acknowledge the bite or take responsibility for it.😐

[@debbieschultz9768]

It’s like pit bulls. The viciousness comes from the human!!!!

[@erykahjones2361]

I had a Rottie. . .from 4 mos old she passed away at 11 yrs old. . .broke my heart !! The Most loyal, loving dog & protected us with her life !!

[@nojerama788]

When I was a kid my parents had a rottweiler called Lady and I absolutely adored her, she was so so good with me as a toddler and she was an excellent protector for the family.

[@brotherpaul963]

Good comment. Well said.

[@dumont7478]

As a kid I was read pretty much all the books about Carl the Rotweiller Dog.

[@vellathewench]

My mom called hers Fraulein, which was german for miss or a young woman. She was so good with my baby. Miss her so much.

[@juliesullivan8062]

When I was growing up, my grandmother had a Rottweiler. She was the best playmate. My mom died when I was 10 and I got a lot of comfort from that dog. I would lay my head on her and she would just curl around me.

[@nthgth]

They can be really good at telling our mental states. And are selfless in commiseration, especially when you're both affected so much at the loss of the same person.

[@howardhill3395]

Love Rhonda's composure. She has an air of nobility, calm & confident, not making a fuss.

[@artyfowljrr]

I watch most of your videos but have never genuinely felt like I was going to cry out of cuteness before. She's a perfect baby. I met a Rottweiler once who was waiting outside a shop with her human, and the second I said hello and held my hand out for her to sniff, she threw herself against my legs and essentially forced me to cuddle her - nearly knocked me over. The guy gave me a knowing chuckle and said "now she's never gonna let you go". The sweetest giant.

[@ThomasBickford-m4m]

I had a Rottenweiler for 13 years. He was my buddy. Smart and gentle as Lassie. One of the best dogs I ever had. Miss him. His name was Beau.

[@debm678]

We had a rottie in my early twenties. She was an amazing dog. I had a mutt that I rescued from a dumpster at work and a persian kitten. The 3 of them played and it sounded like a herd of buffalo . Wonderful memories. Cancer took her too young ❤

[@naomischeer8356]

i am so sorry for your loss, i’m glad you have such sweet memories of her and thank you for sharing!

[@morghan_]

When I was in elementary school my best friend and I would go door to door offering to walk dogs. One neighbor had a pair of rotties and they were the sweetest, most gentle dogs. Love those big sweethearts!

[@ChrisHeck-cy4zo]

Those were the days I remember too, calling on perfect strangers. Today the would probably cite your parents for not monitoring 24/7. Children have no idea what they're missing

[@Bunny11344]

Omg I remember me and my best friend at the time used to do that in our neighborhood. We encountered a rottie who was kept outside the yard all year round sadly and we would stick our hands thru the fence to pet him. He was so sweet and would always come up to us for pets

[@tobitaktlos3241]

@@ChrisHeck-cy4zo More like people wont trust their beloved dogs in the hands of strangers, teenagers no less!

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

I know a rottie-pittie who was likely bred to fight but is the biggest smoochiest snuggliest baby! He was literally rescued from the snow at 6 weeks. He had a missing muscle group on one leg and had a slight limp & appears to have been just thrown away while alive. He was likely rescued pretty fast, he was in good health and with exercise, his gait was fixed completely. He is a massive adult dog, but even when he believes there may be a threat, he does not choose violence. He’s very much the “let’s lock the scary thing in the bathroom/garage and let mommy handle it” kind of good boy. I am always cautious around dogs who are stronger than humans, that’s just common sense, but he is an absolute angel. And it’s beautiful that his missing muscle ended up saving him and giving him a wonderful loving family ❤

[@renatesteenkamp7399]

I have a Rottie. It's always one of the saddest and most hurtful things to hear people judge her. She is the sweetest dog on earth and lives people!

[@vadergrd]

spoiler alert ...she's a good girl!

[@196Stefan2]

a cutie!

[@paige4128]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@fiveironbrad]

We had a rottweiler when I was a kid. My mom put a spike collar on her at first since she was unsure of her temperament, the kind that digs into her neck if the leash is pulled hard. We took her hiking and my mom was pulling hard as she was afraid and the dog was so big and strong, then the dog bit my mom's arm very very gently so as to communicate that the spikes were hurting her. My mom immediately understood what a sweet and controlled dog this was and took off the spike collar. She was the sweetest dog I've ever known.

[@williamhairston1857]

OH MY GOD, SHE’S SO GORGEOUS!!! I can’t BELIEVE someone gave her up!!! She seems SO SWEET!!!

[@Algo1]

This may be the best dog I've ever seen. Don't tell my dogs.

[@tandysaysyoucandoanything6758]

I told your dogs and now they’re after you 🤣😂❤️❤️

[@matthewvelo]

We just had a beautiful Rottweiler boy come through our rescue. Never seen a dog get adopted so fast, and by such a good family.

[@Em1ly949]

They must be popular

[@melvinmacaulay711]

ronda reminds me of my rottie growing up as a kid his name was Buddy GOD rest his soul he protected my family loads of times when thieves tried to scale our fences and he cuddled with me and my siblings load loved his walks and runs round the neighborhood and always knew immediately when i was home

[@janicecrockett1400]

I had 4 Rottweilers that spanned a period of 16 years and they were the sweetest dogs. My vet said they should be the poster children for Rotts - Elsa, Anzel, Eli and Ali Belle were their names. I would still have one if it wasn’t for my age and degenerative disc disease which forced me to downsize to Mini Schnauzers, Zach and Zoey. I love dogs. My Rotts would lay on their back, stick their feet up in the air for me to clip their nails. It was funny to watch.

[@kuceracm]

I don't think I've ever seen a rottie this good for nail trims. I know we have no clue where she came from but whoever was responsible for training this angel of a rottweiler should be commended.

[@1packatak]

Mine were. But they were trained as puppies. Lots of treats and praise. They were taught to rollover on their back and we would dremel them in no time. Then lots of belly rubs❤

[@SquidFiction]

Funny how this vid comes up in my recommended, yesterday at work I saw the biggest Rottweiler in my life and it looked like such a teddy bear! It was looking at me from the counter with big brown eyes and a big smile 😊 I said “hi puppy!” Like I do with every other dog I see, and its little tail started wagging! I wish I could’ve given it a great big hug!

[@DeliciousPigeonCheez]

I'm glad the owner adopted her from the shelter - they could obviously see what a gem she is

[@Ilovechickpeas24]

Years ago my friend’s boyfriend had a HUGE Rottweiler. His name was Hunter, and he was an angel. He was always so gentle and sweet and I never heard him bark once. He passed away a couple years ago. He forever changed my opinion of his breed ❤

[@ThorneyRose]

I too, love Rottie’s. My. Aunty used to breed them and that’s where I got to know them properly and finally lost my fear of them. Thank you for sharing.

[@ellriiii]

Had the opportunity to have a Rottweiler in my life years ago. My mothers ex needed his dog to be taken in, he was no longer able to look after him. We brought him home when he was 11, he spent 4 great years with us and passed away in our living room at 15. The biggest baby, scared of his own shadow, lovable guy. I miss his goofy smile and his habit of sticking his head in your lap right after drinking water. He was incredibly trained, thanks to his previous owner so we could never take any of that credit but was poorly looked after. We got him vet treatment, proper diet and exercise. Just so happy to have been able to give him the best remaining years of his life. ❤ I love Rotties

[@FireCracker-vd8pq]

Rhonda may be the cutest Rottweiler I've ever seen. Her little face is so adorable. At one point during the shower, you could see that she was looking at Vanessa, almost like asking permission to shake. And it appeared she was enjoying her head massage mid-shampoo too. She is SUCH a good girl. I love her so much... 😭😭❤

[@SimplySatisfiedSarah]

She’s incredibly intelligent. When Vanessa was gesturing to the wall, talking about how there’s no hair on the wall. Rhonda turned around and looked at the wall trying to figure out what she was talking about. Is what it look like.

[@blackmantle541]

I miss my Rottie girl every day ❤ we had 13 wonderful years together. She was the ultimate family dog!

[@angelakelley7546]

Rhonda reminds so much of my sweet Rottie girl Luxa. She too was a rescue and became a service dog for one of our friends. However our friend never got comfortable with Luxa and we adopted her. We had 9 glorious years with her until she succumbed to bone cancer at 11. Hands down, she was the smartest, the most loving dog I have ever been blessed to share space with. I still miss her every day. Thanks for sharing Rhonda with us. Although seeing her be so brave and stoic during her bath made me cry thinking about my girl it was joy to see this beautiful dog today.

[@StephanieDwyer-t7y]

My sister had the most gentle rottie ever. Bear was huge at 130 lbs. but not fat! Children used to come to her door and ask if Bear could come out to play. Yea he was that sweet. He adored children. I miss the big goofy love.❤😢

[@batk0427]

I know my Bella gives the best hugs. I wake up to a cold wet nose at the side of my bed every morning💗

[@Jenna.L.Knowles]

I can't believe she was a rescue what an angel, props to that lucky owner who found her

[@DavidKnowles0]

I wonder how rescue she was. I really wouldn't be surprised if in this case it was something happen to her loving owner, an she rescue from a kill shelter an she rescue because no one her because of stigma attached to rottweilers so another non kill shelter rescue this sweety.

[@mkoepp1000]

i had a rotty. loved her whole heartedly. we were bonded. i miss her terribly. she taught me how to speak dog. one of the few breeds with the ability to logic.

[@randomhero2480]

Love how you took the opportunity with this big (beautiful) “scary” dog to talk about what it’s like grooming and how you handle it. And also dispel those stereotypes, Ronda’s so good!

[@a.guerra2139]

I have a 140 lb. Rottie, a 129 lb. Rottie, and a 50 lb mutt. People are afraid of my sometimes exuberant shepherd mix, but everyone loves my Rotties... one of whom can ride a skateboard. They are great pups!

[@renater.540]

Around 30 years ago I lived in a small (but lovely) Bavarian village with a Rottweiler in the neighbourhood. When I passed the house on my way to or from work she would come to the garden edge ( no fence!) to greet me and get some cuddles. Anja was the sweetest dog I could imagine ( and I'm by nature a cat person). I've moved since but I still miss her kind and calm ways.

[@citisoccer]

The only aggressive dogs are those owned by aggressive people. Dogs are just like kids. They reflect their environment.

[@margodphd]

Rotties seem to largely be incredible sweethearts. My smaller doggo is usually apprehensive of big, energetic dogs, but all rotties we meet during forest walks managed to win her heart. Love to read the cute stories ❤

[@xGxPhantomZzz]

Grew up with 6 dogs. Our Rottweiler was the sweetest, most loyal and obedient of them all. Apparently it took years of training to get her that way, but worth every damn second I'd say

[@cranken72]

I had a brindle Rot/Akita mix that was one of the best dogs I'd ever had. Very protective of my wife and daughter when I wasn't around but a total goofball when I was. So smart!! One story about her....She was playing with a friends daughter...they bumped heads or something and the dog went and hid under the table because the daughter started crying...but I told my dog to go say she was sorry and she walked over to the girl on the couch and just gave her the biggest lick on her face. It was amazing to see!

[@authornmalone]

My uncle had a rotty and he was the biggest cuddly sook I've ever seen. He loved us kids so much, and was super protective of us. It's been like 15 years since he was alive and I still remember how much he loved it when we were at my uncle's house

[@e.m.lumesound1070]

LOVE that her tail isn't docked! What a big sweet bear ❤

[@woodchuckles470]

And her ears are uncropped as well. Hoping the natural look is the new trend.

[@dodo19923]

@@woodchuckles470 Lol what? Rottweiler ears have NEVER been clipped.

[@Chilipotamus]

Agreed, I love the look of Rotties with their tail still on, Vanessa was right this is not a typical dog you see up for adoption, very fortunate new owner!

[@xtravagentk1275]

@@woodchuckles470Never seen rotties with cropped ears.

[@gustaaf1892]

Docking was made illegal here in Australia quite a few years ago now. I don't know why it was ever legal in the first place. Every dog should have a tail.

[@thalia_1701]

my parents had a rottie when i was born, and he passed away when i was 8 years old from a cancer they found after he broke his leg and it wouldnt heal correctly. he was very sweet, and would let me sit on his back as a wee toddler. never had a bit of aggression and liked to eat kraft singles

[@lindaoostmeyer4637]

She is such a beautiful girl! I am sure that she was less apprehensive with her spa day because you took the time to get to know her!

[@YazmenWhite18]

She’s so freaking adorable ❤🥹

[@justchillinout2002]

Watched the whole episode with tears in my eyes. Been a year since I lost my guy. She is absolutely gorgeous. Just beautiful.

[@livejadelive]

I just lost mine, I feel your pain. I don't think I'll ever get over losing my boy, the world just isn't as lovely without my Roscoe. Watching Rhonda was so sweet, they had the same temperament.

[@BahamutsBeloved]

My mom rescued a Rottie boxer mix from a truck stop. He was practically skin and bones when she took him in. He got along well with her current dog Scarlet, a black lab. When I was born he was very protective of me as a baby and always took care of me. Fly high Murphy

[@littlebear274]

Sad to think of a rottie being "skin and bones" because they're supposed to be really solid. Not overweight obviously, but solidly built. It's one of the awful things about breeds getting reputations for being aggressive and mean, bad owners will get them and treat them terribly.

[@WinterSown]

I've had two half-rotties. They are very loyal, are sugar hearts, and total dorks.

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

Obviously, you are a good owner, then.

[@Crispybacon163]

I have a Rottweiler, very sweet dog. He is a very intimidating looking dog to people who don’t know him but he is the sweetest cuddler.

[@nancyrubano-nord5265]

She is an awesome dog or an angel. Just like you said Rhonda"s owners are very good dog parents and are very blessed.

[@woesmevrou5673]

What a beauty! Rotties do not deserve their bad rep. Over the years my brother has raised and cared for five: two adopted as adults. Magnificent. Gentle. Highly sociable. Such dear faces.

[@gwendolyngardner5847]

That was one of the calmest dog grooms ever! SO sweet!

[@WaterfallFW]

What a difference the dog makes! The last one I watched was blind and deaf and was screaming due to age and condition. Big beautiful Rhonda is blessed.

[@lolakola2917]

If the dog's owner is here, you are doing a great job! Amazing dog, amazing owner.

[@WhiteFishNinja]

Thank you. 😊 my rhonny baby is my most favorite being in this world

[@ferryvanleyen5606]

@@WhiteFishNinja She is a beauty. Compliments to you (both)

[@markroberts928]

​​@@WhiteFishNinjacongrats on a beautiful pup! Absolutely won the jackpot with this big sweetie

[@Alphabetwillbet]

@@WhiteFishNinjaGet rid of that choke chain, bastard.

[@donnadavidson4957]

5:56p.m. I had a beautiful light brown rottie. No one could come into our yard. Then one morning we found her dead on the sidewalk. Some evil terrible person gave her poisoned meat. We were so devastated. She was so warm and loving especially with the children and she was very protective of them. We miss her so much.

[@laurenrobinson4034]

I’m so sorry about your sweet baby. Hopefully that person is as unhappy as they made you that day

[@randyo6019]

So sorry for your loss! They’re so sweet and misunderstood. I’m on my second Rottie.

[@RyanDelgadoArt]

As a kid I remember getting to pick out and name our little "rotten-weiler" from the litter. So I named her Angel, and hearing you ask Rhonda "Are you an angel" made me think of her. Miss my Angel!

[@cherylhurst7093]

She is so sweet. Very even tempered. Love the way she leaned into the blowdryer.

[@jamies5655]

it would be such a huge honor for someone like Vanessa to say they're obsessed with and love your dog!

[@ChazSmith-u4z]

What a beautiful, sweet dog. Congratulations to the new owner

[@goldfishwishes]

in my life ive never met a mean Rotty. They have always been the biggest sweetest dummys i love them so much

[@ifallthingsmatter]

0:39 The way she immediately closed her mouth and showed her sweet face when you mentioned that you love her face. 😂❤

[@MrsTHickss]

Growing up one of the neighbors had a rottie named Miss.Kittie and she wandered the neighborhood just to say hi to all the kids out playing. Now of course that I’m older and have much more knowledge of dogs that should not have happened, but she was so so sweet and loved everyone.

[@johnhoyland9599]

She has a full tail! Never seen a Rottie not cropped.

[@loonybinreject]

Me either!

[@dkbridges4675]

European breeders do not crop. It is also becoming more popular in other countries not to crop the tail.

[@scotcat7182]

There's on the channel called The Farm. He's a rescue too and another sweetie. He got "happy tail" at one point I'm sure. His name is Freddo. His full story is on the channel if you want to check it out.

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

I'm so happy to see an intact tail! 😍

[@ImaLeshLushnIcantgetmyPhil]

@@dkbridges4675Actually against the law in England now. Which makes me wonder, same in Canada? Since that is where this groomer resides.

[@koinijikoimizu]

We had a Mal/Boxer mix named Underfoot (yes, that was her name) who loved baths and showers. We had to start locking the doors when we took showers because she was 80lbs of solid, energetic joy at knee height and would bullet train into the bathroom if we so much as turned on the tap to wash our hands. More than once if we forgot, we'd start taking a bath or shower and find ourselves with large, fuzzy company. I miss her but I know she's living up to her name and being underfoot of all the angels.

[@debjoy12]

it's like that meme, "you mean *our* bath" 🤣🤣

[@ldftrdnk]

One of the most gentle & mind blowing smart pups I’ve ever met…..love them

[@persephonebonner5733]

My brother had a 3/4 Rottweiler 1/4 St. Bernard. He was huge, very smart and super friendly and loving. He would even give small children rides. He was an awesome dog and we miss him.

[@francescacastiglione7094]

Years ago, a neighbor had a gorgeous Rottweiler named Yager. He was a gentle GIANT! I loved that dog unconditionally!

[@mikajames7941]

When I was in elementary school I had a neighbor who was a breeder. I remember playing with their kids and the puppies. The puppies were very energetic. I am very grateful I had that experience as a young child.

[@Spookybluelights]

I had the joy of owning a Rottweiler, Chewy was the sweetest, friendliest, most well behaved dog I ever had. He loved people, other dogs, cats and especially children. I cannot say enough good things about him.

[@angeladormer6659]

What a beautiful ambassador for her breed. Thank you so much for letting us join you 💗💗👵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌹🌹

[@Angel9932]

I had a runt of a Rottie in the mid 90s as a rescue who was such a sweet girl and only weighed 55lbs. She was so gentle with my niece when she was a toddler and kept a close eye on her. It's been over twenty years since she's been gone and I miss her to this day.

[@FlissFloss2906]

Thank you for highlighting how INCREDIBLE and misunderstood Rotties are. Rhonda was an angel. I loved the bit at about 6:13 and about 7:06 when you put the blow dryer or her shoulder and totally hit THE SPOT!! She loved that!! I have a Rottie cross (with a bichon frisée) and my mum started with all the stereotypes about them. “What if it’s aggressive? What if it hurts your daughter? What if it hurts the cats? What if it bites you? They’re aggressive aren’t they?!” She is one of those things. She is a registered Therapy Dog with a charity here in the UK and I take her to see patients at the Mental Health Hospital in the nearest town and also to a junior school to spend time with some of the children there that have various struggles and also to my daughters secondary school where we spend time with the Autistic children and then children with either anger issues, or they’re upset or struggling for various issues. Also my daughter (14)is autistic. My mum changed her tune so fast when she actually saw how incredible she was. To the point of even looking after her for me (which she would have never done before with any dog). She just wants cuddles and affection all the time. She’s scared of my cats, although she did raise one from being 5 weeks old that my daughter found abandoned. As for training, my daughter trained her (with my supervision) and she is so obedient and does as she’s told and can even do a few tricks! She’s 7 now and she is totally amazing. The best dog I could have hoped for, for both me and my daughter. So thank you so much for highlighting how wonderful they are. Xx

[@hab790]

What a sweet angel. I love that she still has her tail.

[@Rottweiler-Lover]

YOU'RE SO RIGHT !!! IT'S GREAT TO SEE AND HEAR FROM SOMEONE LIKE YOU, WHO ACTUALLY KNOWS THE TRUTH ABOUT THE BREED. BEING A PROUD OWNER OF FOUR ROTTWEILERS SINCE 2000, I'LL NEVER GET ANOTHER BREED OF DOG. MY LAST WAS AN ADOPTED BOY NAMED ARNIE, WHO WAS 7YO. HE TURNED OUT TO BE AN INCREDIBLE DOG. EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT HE WOULD LITERALLY GO CRAZY IF YOU EVEN APPROACHED HIM WITH A NAIL CLIPPERS, OR MY TOOL OF CHOICE, A DREMEL TOOL W/THE SANDING DRUM. I WAS WARNED IN ADVANCE BY HIS PREVIOUS OWNER'S DAUGHTER. HER MOTHER SADLY DIED, SO SHE TOOK HIM IN BUT COULDN'T KEEP HIM BECAUSE SHE ALREADY HAD TWO DOGS OF HER OWN. SHE TOLD ME THAT TO DO HIS NAILS HE HAD TO BE SEDATED AT HIS VETERINARIAN. I FOUND THAT FOOLISH & A DANGEROUS RISK TO BE EXPOSED TO ANESTHESIA & A POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTION. SO AFTER 1 YEAR, MY BOY WOULD LAY THERE FOR ME, ON HIS BACK SOMETIMES, LOL, WHILE I USED A QUIET, BATTERY POWERED DREMEL TYPE TOOL, MADE FOR PETS ON HIS NAILS. HE WOULD EVEN LET ME USE MY SOLO MICRO TOUCH SHAVER TO TRIM THE HAIR BETWEEN HIS TOES. HE EVEN HAD HIS OWN SHAVER HEAD, LOL. FROM HIM LITERALLY TRYING TO BITE THE CLIPPERS, DUE TO HIS FEAR OF NAIL TRIMMING (BECAUSE SOME IDIOT WHO DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO TRIM A DOG'S NAILS THAT ARE BLACK, WHERE THE QUICK ISN'T VISIBLE, HURT HIM ONCE, & THAT PAIN THEY NEVER FORGET) TO A DOG THAT WOULD LAY THERE AND LET ME TRIM HIS NAILS AND HAIR BETWEEN HIS TOES, TO ME WAS THE GREATEST SHOW OF TRUST & LOVE FROM A DOG, THAT I'VE NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE. I WILL NEVER FORGET ARNIE. HE GAVE ME FOUR INCREDIBLE YEARS. HE SHOWED ME THAT IT WAS OK TO LOVE AGAIN (MY SADNESS AFTER LOSING MY 3RD ROTTWEILER, WINSTON, 3 YEARS BEFORE MEETING ARNIE) AND HOW MY CHOICE TO ADOPT AN OLDER DOG, WAS ONE OF THE BEST CHOICES I'VE MADE IN MY LIFE. EVERDAY OF OUR 4 YEARS TOGETHER, I FELT SO GOOD INSIDE. KNOWING THAT I'M GIVING THIS DOG THE BEST AND HE GAVE ME MY LOVE RIGHT BACK. WE WERE INSEPARABLE. SADLY MY BEST FRIEND, ARNIE, PASSED AWAY ONE & A HALF YEARS AGO. SOMEDAY, WHEN THE HOLE IN MY HEART CLOSES SOME MORE, I WILL DEFINITELY ADOPT ANOTHER ROTTWEILER. LIKE THE BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN THIS VIDEO, THERE ARE A LOT OF GREAT ADULT ROTTWEILERS OUT THERE, NEEDING HOMES. THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO TELL MY STORY. BE KIND, ADOPT, AND GIVE THESE DOGS A GOOD HOME. BELIEVE ME, IT WILL GIVE YOU A SPECIAL FEELING INSIDE THAT WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU.

[@CallMeKes]

There are so many dogs that have a bad reputation just because they are BUILD strong so they were USED to fight. Which is awful and so sad. Showcasing these types of dogs with their usual sweet temperaments is really important and this was super heartwarming.

[@heatherbryant6090]

I would like the thank this angel’s owner for adopting her and naming her Big Rhonda. I think they both got pretty lucky.

[@puddysue]

I had a Rottie, and he was the sweetest and most gentle dog I've ever had. Such a loving heart.

[@elizabethengland8165]

We had a Rottweiler that just came up to our house barking at us. Couldn't find the owners and then kept her. She was the absolute sweetest girl ever. They are so so smart and are such great family dogs.

[@pamelamays4186]

There is a series of children's books by Alexandra Day about a Rottweiler named Carl who helps a family look after their toddler. This breed was once known as "nanny dogs."

[@RedQueenCreative_Roxie]

Good Boy Carl!

[@calebschoonraad6810]

So sweet! Shocking that she's a rescue. I always admire how good you are with these dogs!