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Rottweiler sinks its teeth into crime
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ROTTWEILERS are set to replace Alsatians as the first choice for
Scottish police forces who believe the ferocious reputation of the
'devil dogs' will be a bonus in the fight against crime.
Excessive inbreeding among German shepherd dogs has led to many
becoming too timid to intimidate suspects, and to widespread problems
with their physique.
But now a young Rottweiler is being bred as the first of what the
police hope will be many to join Scottish forces, despite the dog's
poor reputation among the public following a string of savage
attacks, often involving children.
Two-year-old Mac is ...
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