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Thinking About Rottweiler Toenails
I think about toenails, and I ponder their natural shape versus ''show shape." Assuming a dog has good feet, the toenail will naturally take on a sharp end. This is not by accident: Pointy toenails will dig into grass or dirt, giving a dog more stability under the foot for pushing off, turning, and sharp [...]
Celebrating Heroism and Community Support with Citrus County Fire Rescue
In an inspiring demonstration of bravery and community spirit, the Citrus County Fire Rescue team, alongside the Animal Control Officers (ACOs) from the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, achieved a remarkable feat on July 31, 2020. The team conducted a daring rescue of Buck, a senior Rottweiler, who found himself trapped in a 60-70 ft. [...]
How to Find a Good Dog Trainer
The Rottweiler is a robust, powerful, and loyal dog with strong protective instincts. While Rottweilers are outstanding companions and protectors, owning a Rottweiler carries a great deal of responsibility and commitment. Because of the Rottweiler’s size, strength, and protectiveness, and he must be trained early in his life. Fortunately, Rottweilers are intelligent working dogs and [...]
Rottweilers: Champions of the Cart
The Rottweiler is a versatile breed. Present day, they can be found active in Search and Rescue missions, working as personal service dogs, or doing therapy work visiting hospitals and children. Over the years they have been used as Police dogs, Herding dogs, and Carting dogs. The versatility is proven over and over when you [...]
ARC “Rottapalooza” Headlines at 10th AKC Meet the Breeds® 2019 event at Westminster Kennel Club Show
Over 15,000 visitors attended the show. The ARC booth was directly in front of this entrance! The American Rottweiler Club pulled out all the stops this year and staged a mock “Rottapalooza” concert to help educate over 15,000 attendees about the merits and versatility of the Rottweiler breed. Out of the 131 [...]
Crisis Response Team Rottweiler “Gunther” Brings Comfort to Parkland, FL Shooting Victims
The incredible work of John Hunt and Gunther (Bang’s Aleutian Sky CD RN RA RE - Trapper x Emmy “A” Litter, bred by Karen & Richard Bang) continues to provide comfort and support to our nation’s latest mass shooting crisis . On February 18th, only days after the horrific school shooting in Parkland, FL this [...]
Rottweilers Win the Best Working Group for Best Booth at 2018 WKC
On February 10, 2018 several members of ARC/CRC participated in this year’s Westminster Meet the Breeds Booth representing the American Rottweiler Club. We were over the moon excited when we were handed a Group 1 Blue Ribbon for Best Booth in the Working Group!! Over 100 breeds participated, and over 10,000 visitors came to Pier [...]
Never too young to start Tracking!
by Jeff Shaver Pup has good nose down tracking posture with NO training! When puppies are born sight and sound are not their guides in the new world. Touch, smell, and taste guide them during the first few days of their lives, with smell being one of the primary senses allowing them to [...]
Wanted Performance/Companion Event Junior Handlers!
Do you know a Junior Handler who titled a Rottweiler in 2015 thru the AKC’s Junior Handler In Companion/Performance Events, Parent Club Titling or other AKC recognized Title Programs? The American Rottweiler Club honors Junior Handlers for this accomplishment at our National Specialty Top Dog Evening when they are presented with a Certificate and an [...]