The American Rottweiler Club will present its annual Judges Education Breed Study during the 2026 ARC National Specialty on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Purina Event Center.
This in-depth educational program is designed to help AKC judges and aspiring judges develop a deeper understanding of the Rottweiler through structured classroom instruction, live dog evaluation, hands-on learning, and ringside mentoring. The seminar connects the written breed standard with practical evaluation techniques used in the ring, helping participants build confidence, consistency, and a stronger understanding of breed type, structure, movement, temperament, and overall balance.
The classroom presentation begins at 12:00 PM, followed by a guided hands-on workshop at approximately 1:45 PM. Participants will work directly with experienced educators and live dogs in a controlled learning environment designed specifically for judges education. The ARC program emphasizes correct examination techniques, dentition evaluation, movement analysis, proportion, breed character, and understanding the functional structure of the Rottweiler.
Who Should Attend
- AKC judges
- Aspiring judges working toward approval
- Judges seeking additional breed education
Presenter
Donna Rice
American Rottweiler Club Judges Education Program
What’s Included
Your $35 registration fee includes all ARC Presentation materials on USB thumb drive (not printed).
- Updated AKC Rottweiler Breed Standard
- ARC Illustrated Standard
- “How to Correctly Approach and Examine the Rottweiler” educational guide
- Bite examination instructional video
- Hands-on breed study session
- Ringside mentoring on Thursday and Friday with approved ARC mentors
The ARC Judges Education Program is structured to provide both classroom learning and real-world application through live demonstrations and ringside observation. The seminar follows ARC Board-approved educational guidelines and methodology developed specifically to support accurate and consistent evaluation of the breed.
For Questions & Mail-in Payment Options:
Contact: Tim Peterson
44687 173rd Street
Watertown, SD 57201