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I respectfully disagree. There are breeders that breed for the working lines and the instincts are still in the breed. It's a fine line between protecting and herding. The prey drive is re-directed and controlled for both. Could you also clarify what you mean by fighting stock?
Rotts have a strong herding/protective instinct. If raised correctly (I wouldn't let him lick the chicks-don't want him to think he's taste-testing them) and taught commands on how to behave with them, he should be fine.
My giant schnauzer loves to watch the chickens and learned quickly to...