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How to Evaluate Rottweiler Puppies: A Step-by-Step Guide for Breeders

2025-08-27T10:47:40-07:00August 27th, 2025|Breeder Education|

Why Puppy Evaluation Matters Evaluating a Rottweiler litter is one of the most important responsibilities of a breeder. Done properly, it ensures you place puppies in the right homes, preserve breed quality, and maintain the balance, strength, and temperament the breed is known for. The American Rottweiler Club (ARC) recommends evaluation around 7–8 weeks [...]

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Teller’s Report for American Rottweiler Club Election Ballot

2025-06-04T08:16:44-07:00June 4th, 2025|Uncategorized|

 Election ballots received by deadline: 238 Number of illegal ballots: 0 For the office of Secretary: Number of votes cast 234 Ann Glynn received 234 Number of illegal votes: 0 For the office of Treasurer: Number of votes cast 229 Adam Gray received 229 Number of illegal votes: 0 For the office of Director: [...]

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Growing Smart Puppies

2025-08-27T09:38:21-07:00May 27th, 2025|Breeder Education|

By Caroline Coile, PhD Every parent wants her baby to be the smartest. Fortunes have been made from enrichment toys and programs claiming to help them achieve that goal. That’s fine for parents of human babies, but what about those of canine babies who worry their little yapper may be an underachiever? How do [...]

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New ARC Carting Committee Chair: Randi Garske

2025-04-27T11:02:44-07:00April 21st, 2025|Carting|

To All Rottweiler local clubs and Carting Enthusiasts: This message is to notify your club that Dr. Tommy Caisango has resigned as Carting Committee chair/coordinator. The ARC thanks Dr. Caisango for his many years as a volunteer on the carting committee, helping clubs facilitate carting tests and keeping track of carting statistics. The Board [...]

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📣 2027 Judges Ballot Results Are In!

2025-04-07T05:04:30-07:00March 31st, 2025|Uncategorized|

We’d like to thank everyone who participated in the voting process for the 2027 Judges Ballot. Your input helps shape the future of our events, and we’re grateful for your engagement and support. 🗳️ Certified Voting Summary A total of 194 members returned their ballots by the official due date of March 30, 2025. [...]

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Bravery in action: Butte County Sheriff’s Office saves stranded Rottweiler family

2025-03-08T06:07:30-08:00March 8th, 2025|ARC Heroism Award|

Discover the heroic rescue of a Rottweiler mother and her puppies from the Park Fire near Campbellville, CA. The American Rottweiler Club honors the brave efforts of the Butte County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team.

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Early Spay-Neuter: Health Risks for Canine Athletes

2025-08-26T18:34:41-07:00February 26th, 2025|Breeder Education|

Early Spay-Neuter Considerations for the Canine Athlete By Chris Zink, DVM, PhD, DACVPCourtesy of Canine Sports Productions When it comes to raising healthy canine athletes, one of the most debated topics is when to spay or neuter. While early sterilization is often promoted as a way to prevent pet overpopulation, research shows that the timing [...]

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Heroic Eddy: A True Testament to the Rottweiler Breed

2025-04-16T22:47:04-07:00February 19th, 2025|ARC Heroism Award|

American Rottweiler Club Heroism Award The American Rottweiler Club proudly awards the Heroism Award to Pine River’s A Turbulent Eddy, CGC, NASAR AREA II, & HRD “Eddy.” (Ed-dy /ˈedē/ noun: a circular movement of water, air, or smoke) What are the qualities of a good search dog? A good search dog is intelligent and obedient, with a high [...]

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How to Correctly Approach and Examine the Rottweiler

2024-09-22T18:53:07-07:00September 22nd, 2024|Judges Education|

This is a dog that normally is very alert and responsive to his surrounding and the people in it. Your attitude and stance are important to the dog’s acceptance of you a stranger, invading his area. Approach him in a deliberate, confident and friendly manner. When first approaching, (slightly at an angle, from the [...]

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The Importance of Examining The Rottweiler’s Bite & Dentition

2025-08-27T07:51:46-07:00September 22nd, 2024|Breeder Education, Judges Education|

The Disqualifications listed in the AKC Rottweiler Breed Standard include: Entropion, Overshot, undershot (when incisors do not touch or mesh); wry mouth; two or more missing teeth. Unilateral cryptorchid or cryptorchid males Long Any base color other than black; absence of all A dog that in the opinion of the judge attacks any person [...]

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