The shelter staff trick him into adopting an ill-tempered, muzzled Rottweiler; upon getting the dog home, Bill removes the muzzle only to have the dog begin viciously tearing apart everything in the house to get to Bill, who locks himself in his bathroom to escape.
He refused to kill a Rottweiler that was defending a drug operation in, saying, "I can't shoot a dog. People okay, but not dogs."
In a few moments, Vijay arrives at the residence and is confronted by four Rottweilers ready to pounce on him.
Jim, left behind, approaches Jerome (Brendan Coyle) and Russ (Conleth Hill), two members of the Savage Canine Vernacular, who are training their Rottweilers to attack.
In April 2009 Vallone supported a proposed ban on pit bulls, Dobermans, Rottweilers, and other dogs weighing more than 25 lbs.
The portrayal of Rottweilers as evil dogs in several fictional films and TV series, most notably in The Omen, along with sensationalist press coverage, has created a negative image of the breed.
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However, some films and television shows, such as Lethal Weapon 3, the 1998 Film Half Baked, and the hit HBO show Entourage, have portrayed Rottweilers in a positive light.
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They are also featured in the children's book series Good Dog, Carl by Alexandra Day.
During their stay, an old buddy of Slim drives by for a visit, bringing a Rottweiler named Bruiser.