In 1962, twelve Rottweiler fanciers founded GSRC. From the very beginning, GSRC was dedicated to maintaining a standard of excellence through education to both novice and experienced Rottweiler owners.
GSRC is a licensed specialty dog club recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) that holds a Sanctioned Specialty Show every year in Southern California as well as other events such as matches, agility, herding, and carting trials, seminars on various topics, Canine Good Citizen tests (CGC), and ATTS temperament tests (TT). These events bring a large number of Rottweiler fanciers together.
In August of 1968, GSRC adopted a policy of selective breeding in an attempt to control hip dysplasia using the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) ratings as the standard of judgment. OFA examines x-rays of the hip conformation, and issues a report based on the opinions of three veterinarians. Only dogs whose hips are within normal limits receive an OFA number/rating (excellent, good, or fair). Hip dysplasia is a serious problem common to large breeds. By selectively breeding only to "normal" animals, the gene pool strengthens and the number of dysplastic dogs gradually reduces. Since 1968, all other sanctioned Rottweiler clubs have followed GSRC's example and adopted similar policies.
GSRC follows a code of ethics that clearly spells out the appropriate ethical behavior required of all members. Over the years, GSRC added many additions to the Code of Ethics in a continuing effort to protect the excellence of the Rottweiler breed. We are proud of the fact that GSRC was the first AKC licensed Rottweiler club to develop and adhere to a code of ethics.
