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[EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net>]

Rottweilers were originally bred from  Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, 
which for some reason not to my understanding, were also considered 
herders.  I think they are better draft and guardian animals, though. 
I've never had a Rottie, and I would think they would be more like the 
Swissy in that regard.

rayzentz AT aim.com wrote:
> on livestock.   While I have not owned stock, I did have Loki with me 
> on ranches and such.   They are also herders, but not to the extreme of 
> some breeds.   They herd by knocking, which sometimes contributes to 
> the fear.   When I would run and play with her, Loki would often knock 
> me in the direction she wanted me to go.   When you have a 150 pound 
> dog knocking into you, you do have a tendancey to go her direction   ;-)
>
> Ray

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