Ricardo900 said:
My neighbor had one of the biggest go*dam Rottweiler I ever set my eyes upon, 200+ pounds of raw muscle. The beast name was ROCKY! and the owner had to walk the dog with a leash constructed out of thick rope and he also wore workman gloves. This dog was not trained properly and attack anything or anybody it didn't like. I myself weigh a solid 200 pounds and could not control that dog when it got riled up. He had to walk the dog late at night to avoid people and other dogs.
This post proves my point about a needing to ensure you get a
well-bred Rottie - the breed standard is (in part):
General Appearance
The ideal Rottweiler is a
medium-large, robust and powerful dog, black with clearly defined rust markings. His compact and substantial build denotes great strength, agility and endurance.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Dog: 24 inches to 27 inches
Bitches: 22 inches to 25 inches
with preferred size being midrange of each sex. Correct proportion is of primary importance, as long as size is within the standard's range.
His bone and muscle mass must be sufficient to balance his frame, giving a compact and very powerful appearance.
Serious Faults: Lack of proportion, Undersized,
oversized, reversal of sex characteristics (bitchy dogs, doggy bitches).
A dog that, in the opinion of the judge menaces or threatens him/her, or exhibits any sign that it may not be safety approached or examined by the judge in the normal manner, shall be excused from the ring, A dog that in the opinion of the judge attacks any person in the ring shall be disqualified.
The dog you are describing
is not a well bred Rottie and usually when they have been bred with no regard to physical standards the mental standards suffer as well.
Temperament - The Rottweiler is basically a calm, confident and courageous dog with a self-assured aloofness that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships. A Rottweiler is self-confident and responds quietly and with a wait-and-see attitude to influences in his environment. He has an inherent desire to protect home and family, and is an intelligent dog of extreme hardness and adaptability with a strong willingness to work, making him especially suited as a companion, guardian and general all-purpose dog.
I wouldn't want to own your friend's dog either. Hate to say it but it needs another home with experienced owner or it should be put down. Not the dog's fault but that's the way it is. It is also why I added my last paragraph about some breeds should be in experienced hands only.