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The
Northstar Rottweiler Club (NRC) was formed in 1986 by a small group
of Rottweiler owners, and has since grown into a club of well over
100 hundred voting members. The NRC is a place for Rottweiler lovers
to share ideas, friendships and their beloved dogs!
The
NRC is a "code of ethics" club and all prospective members
are required to sign a copy of the code as part of their application
for membership. The code of ethics helps the club to maintain
integrity and sets parameters for acceptable behavior by club members.
The
NRC is currently licensed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) to put
on an annual Rottweiler specialty. In addition to the specialty, the
NRC holds at least one fun match and one sanction match per calendar
year. But that's just one facet of the Northstar Rottweiler Club. We
are most proud of our efforts to educate the public about the
Rottweiler breed and the responsibility of dog ownership, in general.
Our
club has a booth every year at the Pet Expo in Minneapolis, where we
bring our dogs and answer questions about our breed and what it takes
to own a Rottweiler. We also do an annual obedience demonstration at
the Minnesota State Fair. Club members also attend smaller public
education events at pet supply stores and animal shelters. And
several of our individual members go to schools and give
presentations or are involved in "Therapy Dog" work at
hospitals and nursing homes.
The
NRC holds general meetings every other month, which provide an
opportunity for club members to voice their opinions and vote on
pertinent issues. Each meeting also includes a special speaker or
activity for all members to enjoy. It is also an excellent
opportunity for members to get to know one another and socialize
their dogs. Newcomers can learn a lot about our breed and our sport,
from long time Rottweiler owners and exhibitors.
The
club publishes an information packed newsletter, six times per year.
It's a great way to keep the membership up to date with all the club
business and activities; it also affords club members an opportunity
to share the triumphs they've had with their dogs with other club
members. In addition, there are always informative articles relating
to Rottweilers, showing dogs, responsible ownership, dog sports, etc.
The
NRC has grown into a great club, with a strong membership and fun
activities. Our two best attended events are our annual awards
banquet in January, where we have an opportunity to recognize the
achievements of members and their dogs. And in July, we have our
annual picnic and AKC Sanction Match. It's a great time to relax,
socialize and have fun with our dogs.
There
are many areas of Interest offered by the NRC, whether you own a
show dog or a beloved, companion pet. The central interest we all
share is that we love our dogs and want the public to know what a
wonderful breed the Rottweiler truly is! |
