Rottweilers are wonderful, if they live with the right owner. They're most certainly not for everyone. I've had Rotties my entire life and currently own a 4 month old female pup named Morgan. Each Rottweiler I've had have all been very sweet, gentle, extremely loyal dogs. They're also very stubborn though...lol but they more than make up for that with they're sweet nature.

lol...I personally don't think they look scarey at all but I guess people who aren't used to being around them often might get that impression.