Carmela and her littermates were born at the Seminole County Animal Control. Mary Beth, the administrator, called Judy and asked her to take this family in. If not, they were going to be put to sleep. Well, I ask you, what would you have done? Right, the same thing Judy did! Of course she took them. And then our wonderful fosters Maggie and Michael stepped forward and offered to care for them. Very brave, especially since this was their first venture into fostering. But it has been a joy for them, and they have been a blessing for us. Carmela will probably be ready for her forever home by mid-November.

*** Are you not familiar with Rottweilers? According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Rottie is calm, trainable, courageous, and devoted to their owner and family. The Rottweiler is probably descended from the Italian Mastiff. During the Middle Ages, it was used as a herd dog. It was bred in the German town of Rottweil in Wurttemberg. Practically extinct in the 1800's, the breed population began a comeback in the early twentieth century due to the efforts of enthusiastic breeders centered in Stuttgart. Some of the Rottweilers talents include: tracking, herding, watchdogging, guarding, police work, carting, competitive obedience, and schutzhund.
They have a reliable temperament. Protective, he will defend his family fiercely. They require owners who can handle their massive size. The Rottie is a natural guard dog with a mellow temperament. They are highly intelligent and have proven their worth beyond question in police, military, and customs work over many centuries. This breed needs a lot of companionship and socialization to be truly happy. They can be aggressive with other dogs and should be kept on leashes in public places. Friends and relatives of the family are normally enthusiastically welcomed. Strangers can get no further than the sidewalk. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.