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Activities for Rottweiler Owners

Showing

Open to pedigree, registered Rottweilers belonging to VCA Members. The Showring is the window on the breed. Learning to show your dog is not easy but it has many rewards. Dog shows were evolved so that the best conformation dogs were known and were then chosen for breeding. Many people show for social reasons and enjoy the day out with their dogs. If sufficient points are gained the dog is eligible to become a Champion. The name of your dog then has "CH" in front of it.

There are three main types of shows - Open, Championship Shows and Specialty Shows. As a member of your Canine body you will receive a monthly magazine with the schedules of forthcoming shows. The Schedule will provide all details necessary to complete your show entry. Entry forms are available from the VCA Inc, VCA KCC Park Skye. Details of the age groups are on the back of the entry forms. Go along and watch a few shows before you enter so you will have an idea of how they operate and what you will be required to do.

Specialty Shows is where a Rottweiler Club contract a specialist Rottweiler Judge, Specialty shows usually run for 2-3 days and only have Rottweilers competing.

Trialing

Associate registration is available for those who do not have the registration papers with their dog Titles can be gained in Obedience Trials. Titles available are CD - Companion Dog, CDX - Companion Dog Excellent, UD - Utility Dog. Obedience Titles go after the dogs name. At a Trial it is you and your dog competing against the Rules. Rule books with full explanations are available from the local Obedience Club or direct from the VCA. There are in excess of 35 Obedience Clubs affiliated with the VCA Inc. The social side of Obedience is great, the big plus is that while enjoying the competition, you will also have a well trained, well behaved obedient dog as a bonus!

Agility

Open to all VCA Members with registered or associate dogs. Dogs are required to complete an obstacle course within a specified time, the fastest wins. The Rules are available from the VCA Inc in booklet form. Speed and control are the necessary ingredients.

Tracking

After gaining one pass to CD Title all dogs are able to enter Tracking. First Track is a Preliminary Track of 300 metres with one turn. The track layer is to be found at the end of the Track. After this, possible titles are TD and TDX.

Carting

Anyone with a large good natured dog can enjoy carting. A club is in the formative stages. Rottweilers have a history of use as carting dogs. Great for the breed and the dogs love to be the centre of attention. Learn from our Members who are experienced in this sport. Carts can be plain or extremely elaborate. Rottweilers love to show off when pulling a cart.

Dog Sport

A Sport which involves Obedience, Tracking and Protection. Taught in Clubs formed specifically for that purpose. The Rottweiler is one of the Breeds acceptable for this sport. The dog must have a good temperament to be successful. This sport requires great commitment and lots of training.

IT IS NOT NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE TO TRAIN YOUR ROTTWEILER TO ATTACK OR GUARD.

IF CORRECTLY BRED AND WELL SOCIALISED, YOUR DOG WILL NATURALLY GUARD.

ATTACK TRAINED DOGS ARE A LEGAL LIABILITY.