The Rottweiler Club of NSW is dedicated to the training, socialising, advancement and protection of this wonderful breed through education and responsible ownership.
For those of us who have had the pleasure of the company of our Rottweilers we have found a community of enthuasiatic owners and breeders with whom we can share experiences, events and proudly compete in shows.
We welcome you to join our club at anytime, becoming a member is easy, check out our resource page or download and complete a copy of our membership form by clicking here now.
Visitors are welcome to come and watch and we warmly welcome other dog breeds to join in on our training nights.
JLPP – Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy. (FAQ’s)
Recently we became aware of an inherited disease in Rottweilers called JLPP (Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy). As soon as we became aware of this disease many Rottweiler breeders started getting their breeding dogs tested. In the late 1990s, veterinary neurologists in America and Europe recognized a new hereditary disease in Rottweilers.
The Rottweiler Club of NSW is dedicated to the training, socialising, advancement and protection of this wonderful breed through education and responsible ownership.
Some important issues and technicalities are involved in buying a rottweiler. Some important questions and research will assit in getting value for your investment.
When breeding rottweilers, those breeders are required to register with the reputable breeders database to ensure that the standards set by the association are met.
Current laws in NSW (and most of Australia) now prohibit the docking of tails of any dog. Please do not ask any breeders to dock the tail of any puppy, as they would be committing an offence if they did so. For further information please visit this link: http://www.ricecrc.org/reader/aw-companion/tail-docking-guide.htm
Traditionally, tail docking was performed when the puppies were newly born within days. This was prior to their neur logical development and caused no harm or distress to the puppies. If a tail was docked at any older age, this is no longer refered to as “docking”, but an amputation.
All forms of docking and amputation are now prohibited by law in NSW for routine, prophylactic or cosmetic reasons, and no ethical breeder or vet will perform this surgery. If the animals welfare is at stake – ie: dog or puppy has irreparable tail damage, then vets are permitted to perform an amputation, however this must be well documented.
Please respect the laws of this state, and don’t promote or request the illegal docking of tails.
Team RCNSW did an amazing job at the 2017 Rottweiler championship show at Orchard Hills Dog Complex. A fun filled day for the whole family. Look forward to the next one in October and a big congratulations to all the winners.
As a newbie to the Rottie show business, The club has really made me feel very welcome. Provided me with lots of info and helped me a great deal in getting an understanding of all the intricacies both in and out of the ring. Thanks RCNSW!
