Application for USRC Breeder Directory
USRC Members with a USRC Registered Kennel may apply to be listed in the breeder’s directory on the USRC website.
USRC Members may Register a kennel online or download and mail a Kennel Registration Application Form
USRC Breeder Directory Conditions for Inclusion
- USRC member’s websites linked to the breeder’s directory must have the USRC logo displayed on the member’s website home page that is linked to the USRC website home page. The logo and link must be displayed prior to inclusion in the online breeder’s directory
- Dogs used for breeding must be free of disqualifying faults in accordance with the current FCI Standard for the Rottweiler.
- Tails will be left in their natural state
- At the time of breeding, the female must be at least two years old and less than nine years old, the male must be at least two years old and less than ten years old. Females are allowed only one litter per year and males may not breed more than two females in one week and not more than 40 females in one year.*
- All dogs used for breeding must have a USRC recognized hip rating prior to the breeding. The dog must have certification issued by OFA, ADRK or an FCI Hip-Elbow Dysplasia - International Certificate. For breeding eligibility, the hips must be rated as OFA Excellent, Good or Fair, ADRK HD Free or HD+/-, or FCI HD A or HD B. Dogs with HD+ hip rating from the ADRK may be bred only if the dog has been deemed breedable at an ADRK Ztp or has obtained a breedable hip rating from OFA. The HD+ hip rating must be disclosed on any and all advertisement related to the dog unless the dog has obtained a breedable hip rating from OFA.
- Effective April 1, 2014, all dogs born after April 1, 2012 and used for breeding by USRC members must have USRC recognized elbow rating prior to breeding. The dog must have certification issued by OFA, ADRK or an FCI Hip-Elbow Dysplasia - International Certificate. For breeding eligibility, the elbows must be rated as OFA Normal, Grade I or Grade II, ADRK ED Free, ED+/-, ED+ or FCI ED 0 or ED 1. Dogs with ED++ elbow rating from the ADRK may be bred only if the dog has been deemed breedable at an ADRK Ztp or has obtained a breedable elbow rating from OFA. The ED++ elbow rating must be disclosed on any and all advertisement related to the dog unless the dog has obtained a breedable elbow rating from OFA. OFA Grade I or II ratings must be released for inclusion in the OFA public database.
- Effective April 1, 2014, all dogs residing in the U.S. born after April 1, 2012 and used for breeding by USRC members must have an OFA normal cardiac rating prior to breeding. Clearance by auscultation or echo by a board certified cardiologist is preferred however auscultation by a specialist or practitioner is currently accepted by OFA standards for cardiac clearance.
- Effective August 1, 2019, all dogs residing in the U.S. born after April 1, 2012 and used for breeding by USRC members must have an OFA N/N (non-carrier) or N/n (carrier) juvenile laryngeal paralysis and polyneuropathy (JLPP) certification prior to breeding. Any dog with a certification of N/n (carrier) may only be bred to a non-carrier.
The owner of a registered kennel must abide by the USRC Breeding Regulations:
*Requests for exceptions to the breeding age or frequency may be granted by the USRC Breed Director.
Breeding Violations
- Any breeding that takes place in violation of the breeding regulations must be reported immediately upon discovery to the USRC Breed Director.
- Any advertisement of a litter by a USRC member that violates the USRC breeding regulations must clearly state the reason the breeding is a violation of the regulations (i.e. underage dog, lack of hip rating, disqualifying fault according to the breed standard, etc). and that the breeding violation was reported to the Breed Director.
- USRC members will be subject to discipline for breeding misconduct in accordance with the *** insert link*** USRC Misconduct and Discipline Regulations
Violation of the breeder directory agreement or lapse in membership will result in removal from the directory