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The American Rottweiler Club — AKC-recognized parent club promoting health-tested breeding, breed standard stewardship, education, and events since 1973.

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How to Evaluate Rottweiler Puppies: A Step-by-Step Guide for Breeders
Aug 27, 2025 · original
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 of age . At this stage, puppies show their natural proportions before growth spurts distort their balance. When to Evaluate Rottweiler Puppies 3–5 Weeks – Temperament Watching Observe confidence, curiosity, and social interaction. Note which pups are bold, pushy, or more reserved. Too early to judge structure, but ideal for personality insights. 5–6 Weeks – Grooming Table Training Get puppies comfortable being handled and stacked. Don’t make final conformation judgments yet. 7–8 Weeks – Ideal Evaluation Window Best time for breeders to
Teller’s Report for American Rottweiler Club Election Ballot
Jun 4, 2025 · original
The post Teller’s Report for American Rottweiler Club Election Ballot appeared first on American Rottweiler Club .
Growing Smart Puppies
May 27, 2025 · original
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 you produce the next canine Einstein? Stimulating Ideas Educational toys may help, but so far, nobody’s demonstrated that a toy that teaches your puppy to tie his shoe is any better than an empty plastic bottle. Besides, most puppies are quite adept at untying your shoe while it’s on your foot and you’re attempting to walk, even without fancy educational toys. But it’s the fact that puppies have access to bottles and shoes and anything they can mouth and chase that makes the difference. Like babies, puppies thrive in stimulating, complex environments. In a study in which puppies wer
New ARC Carting Committee Chair: Randi Garske
Apr 21, 2025 · original
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 has enthusiastically approved Randi Garske to fill this vacancy. Randi is a long-time ARC member and volunteer. She has chaired multiple carting tests as well as performing the secretarial duties and judging many carting tests for ARC and her local Rottweiler club. She has been a carting competitor for over 15 years and has served on the carting committee for over 13 years. Moving forward, please email your carting test applications and all carting comments and inquires to arccarting@amrottclub.org. Any questions, please contact the ARC Board of Di
📣 2027 Judges Ballot Results Are In!
Mar 31, 2025 · original
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Membership Dues Update: ARC Votes to Approve Increase Starting July 1, 2025
Mar 30, 2025 · original
The post Membership Dues Update: ARC Votes to Approve Increase Starting July 1, 2025 appeared first on American Rottweiler Club .
Bravery in action: Butte County Sheriff’s Office saves stranded Rottweiler family
Mar 8, 2025 · original
Heroic rescue: Rottweiler mother and puppies saved from the Park Fire In a story of courage and dedication, a member of the Butte County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (BCSO SAR) team went above and beyond to save a mother Rottweiler and her four puppies from the devastating Park Fire near Campbellville, California. Their heroic efforts have been recognized by the American Rottweiler Club, who are honoring the rescuers with the ARC Heroism Award. A race against time The Park Fire, which swept through the remote area near Cohasset and Campbellville, forced the evacuation of numerous residents. During these evacuations on July 24, 2024, an evacuee’s truck became disabled, stranding two adult Rottweilers and their litter of puppies. The owner informed first responders of the truck’s location, but the area was not immediately accessible due to the fire’s spread and treacherous conditions
Early Spay-Neuter: Health Risks for Canine Athletes
Feb 27, 2025 · original
Early Spay-Neuter Considerations for the Canine Athlete By Chris Zink, DVM, PhD, DACVP Courtesy 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 of these procedures can have lasting impacts on a dog’s orthopedic development, cancer risk, behavior, and overall health . Key Takeaways from the Research 1. Orthopedic Health Early spay/neuter delays closure of growth plates, leading to longer limbs, altered body proportions, and abnormal joint angles . This structural imbalance increases the risk of cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture and hip dysplasia . 2. Cancer Risk Spaying before the first heat can reduce the risk of mammary cancer, but most canine athletes receive early veterinary ca
Heroic Eddy: A True Testament to the Rottweiler Breed
Feb 19, 2025 · original
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 hunt drive and endurance to tirelessly pursue their subject. They are athletic and agile , capable of navigating rough terrain with ease. Biddable , they are eager to please and work well with their handler. Confidence and fearlessness enable them to face challenging situations head-on. Their ability to focus and ignore irrelevant scents ensures they stay on task during searches. These qualities are often found in breeds from the Working , Hunting , and Sporting groups. What makes a SAR K9 a hero? Search and Rescue Teams can use several types of search re
How to Correctly Approach and Examine the Rottweiler
Sep 22, 2024 · original
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 front) to assess head type and expression, do not at the dog, directly in the eyes, as this can be perceived as a challenge to the dog. You can assess ear set, eyes, head proportions without staring. Ask the handler to show the dentition (with understanding that there are 42 teeth, and one missing is a serious fault, and two missing is a disqualification). Examine the body, testicles and tail (if natural) with gentle firm hands. It takes very little “hands on” examination to judge a Rottweiler. Rottweiler do not require a heavy touch and may resent it. Structure and movement is

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