I think Rot's get a somewhat unfair label, simply because they are easily trained to be agressive, and alot of people will encourage this behavior.
Erik
I partially agree with you one this. Rotts and German Shepherds are both commonly used as Police dogs and also a "thug" dogs. I find it interesting that Rotts get a worse reputation that Shepherds in general, maybe because they are not as smart...Rotts are not always the smartest of dogs. I don't know that Rotts are "more easily" trained to be agressive than other dogs, they were bread to be herding dogs. Germans seemed to like dogs that would heard you into a corner and then guard you which would explain the Police dog benefits of both breeds. "Thugs" certainly are not going to get a poodle for their junk yard dog.
Pit Bulls get blamed for everything even though I have never personally met a nasty one, but if not for them Rotts would probably be rock bottom in the opinon of the general public.
