My love affair with rottweilers began in 1985 when I was in a park in Arizona. From across the park a great big dog decided to come running full speed towards me! As I braced myself for a crash, he stopped smartly in front of me, looked me squarely in the eye, grinned, and gently leaned against my leg. I was hooked right then and there by his intelligent presence, robust look, and obvious sense of humor. that day was the beginning of a series of relationships with the breed that will continue to have an impact on me for the rest of my life.