[JonandMichelle]

The first time I ever laid eyes on a Rottweiler(s) was when I was stationed in England. I was on patrol one afternoon, when a call came over the radio to respond to a 911 hang-up in base housing. When I arrived on scene with another patrol officer, the front door was wide open. We became a bit leery due to we had been having a rash of British Nationals doing B & E's in housing. We approached the house, entered the front door to then be greeted by two beautiful black and tan dogs. They starred at us like "can we help you?";) Needless to say, at this time I had no clue what a Rottweiler even was. Then after a few seconds of thinking to ourselves "what do we do now?" a young teenage girl came walking down the stairs. She had cut her hand on a broken glass and was bleeding pretty bad. She told the dogs it was OK, and they both then sat by her side. We then called medical for her and she was transported to our base clinic for treatment.

It was at the moment in time that I "admired" this breed of dog. They were alert, but not aggressive. They both gave a stare that made you think twice about entering their house, but had a wait and see attitude. When she told them it was "OK," and their response was outstanding, I became impressed. I later talked to the father (owner) and for the rest of my time on station, made it a ritual to stop by their house to say "hi" to Rocky and Bea (the Rottweilers). It was during this time frame that I knew one day I would own this beautiful creature. I was only 19/20 years old then. Now, I own two noble Rottweilers. Raja and Eiko. Been with the breed since 1995. I will always have a Rottweiler, until I get too old and fray to properly handle one. They are as apart of me as my spirit.