They might have a Roman origin but they were taken to Germany when the Roman army decided to conquer Europe. (2/15) by Judy Powell September 21, 2020, 6:58 am Judy Powell 0 Previous 2/15 Next View full list See more Previous article The Roman military used these dogs to accompany their legions as they marched through Europe, the Middle East and North Africa with their livestock. The dogs guarded the herds—the soldiers’ food source—and ensured that they moved efficiently. Next article Today, the Rottweiler is the 10th most popular breed in the U.S. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.