The Rottweiler dog, also known as Rott or Rottie, is a fascinating blend of characteristics and it is strong yet gentle, rugged but sweet natured. The dogs were known in German as Rottweiler Metzgerhund, meaning Rottweil butchers' dogs, because one of their uses was to herd livestock and pull carts laden with butchered meat to market. Check out our collection of Rottweiler names for male or female Rottweiler puppies.