ABOUT THE AMERICAN ROTTWEILER CLUB
The American Rottweiler Club (ARC) was formed in 1973 to promote the health tested and cleared reproduction of the Rottweiler as well as protect them as a breed. ARC is the Parent Club for the Rottweiler with the American Kennel Club, and the umbrella for all other AKC-affiliated Rottweiler clubs. ARC “owns” and maintains the Rottweiler standard (the official breed description) here in the United States.
All ARC members must keep to a high standard of humane ownership and husbandry, as well as exhibit a good attitude in all activities, including sportsmanship, helping others and volunteering at events. ARC members who are breeding must adhere to our Mandatory Practices in their breeding programs. We feel we are responsible for presenting the Rottweiler in the best possible light.
Rottweiler Activities
Rottweilers love to work and please their owners. They enjoy a wide range of activities, learn what they can do here!
Become a Member!
Own a Rottweiler? Join the American Rottweiler Club, the national parent club dedicated to protecting the interests of the breed.Why Join?
Since 1973, the American Rottweiler Club has worked diligently to protect & preserve the Rottweiler breed and have its best interest at heart. Our members participate in Conformation, Obedience, Agility, Carting, Herding, Rally, Tracking, Schutzhund, working as Service/Therapy or Search & Rescue dogs or full-time beloved companions and family pets.
Find A Rottweiler
Looking for a well-bred, healthy Rottweiler Puppy? See a list of ARC members who are dedicated to producing top-quality litters.ARC Breed Referral List
Need help finding the perfect pup? Whether you are looking for a show prospect or loving pet the ARC Breeder Referral program can help you connect to one of our members, held to the highest standards for producing healthy and sound pups with amazing temperaments. Contact Karen Bang at breedreferral@amrottclub.org or 216.496.9234.
2025 ARC National Specialty
& 15th Annual National Sieger Show
See you June 21-29, 2025 at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio. Watch this page and the ARC National Sieger Show Facebook page for details when they become available.
Highlights from 2018 ARC Nationals on AKC.TV
Learn more about the Rottweiler in AKC.TV’s “Meet the Breeds” Episode!
Purina Explains Why “R” is for Rottweiler!
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. [...]
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 [...]
Royal Canin Meet The Breed
If Rotties were people... ...what would they be? The American Rottweiler Club's Meet the Breed booth at the Royal Canin shows in Orlando earlier in December was [...]
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 [...]