On May 22nd, 1971, a gathering at the home of Brian and Pat Dyson was held to gain support for the formation of the Rottweiler Club of Victoria. The emblem selected to represent the newly formed Club was that of the German town Rottweil. The aim of this Club is to protect and promote the Rottweiler. The first General Meeting was held on June 25th, 1971, 32 people were in attendance. Elected to Office were:
President: Tony Syme
Vice Presidents: Brian Dyson and Peter Wilson
Secretary: David Slater
Patron: Fred Watkins
Club Presidents and Secretaries from Inception to current day
YEAR PRESIDENT / SECRETARY
1971 – 1979 Tony Syme / Brian Dyson
1979 – 1980 Di Taylor / Pat Hall
1980 – 1981 Di Taylor / Jan Dyson
1981 – 1983 Di Taylor / Pat Hall
1983 – 84 Gail Terry / Jan Dyson
1984 – 1985 Robert Allen / Judy Harris
1985 – 1986 Robert Allen / Judy Harris / Pat Hall
1986 – 1987 Robert Allen / Pat Hall / Judy Harris
1987 – 1989 Di Taylor / Jenny Woodman
1989 – 1991 Di Taylor / Helen Read
1991 – 1992 Shirley Burt & Jenny Woodman / Helen Read
1992 – 1996 Jenny Woodman / Helen Read
1996 – 1997 Nick Sampsonidis /L. Scott & M. Rosewarne
1997 – 1998 Glenys Stansfield / M. Shaw
1998 – 2001 Dan Johnson / Sharon Ryan
2001 – 2002 Nicola Abel / Samantha Bradley
2002 – 2003 David Blackwell / Michael Burns
2003 – 2004 David Blackwell / Julie Clarke
2005 – 2006 David Blackwell/Pauline Vicino
2006 – 2007 Mick Svaljek/Pauline Vicino
2007 – 2008 Mick Svaljek/Julie Clark & Annette Slavin
2008 – 2012 Michael McMahon/Annette Slavin
2012 – 2013 Andrew Kingdom & Michael McMahon/Cathy Patterson
2013 – 2014 Michael McMahon/Annette Slavin
2014 – 2015 John Baird/Annette Slavin
2016 – 2017 Shaun Tankard / Debbie Donald
2017 – 2018 Shaun Tankard / Debbie Donald
2019 – 2021 Jenny Woodman / Debbie Donald
2021 – 2022 Jenny Woodman / Michele Simpson
2022 – 2023 Jenny Woodman / Tamara Pratt
2023 – 2024 Jenny Woodman / Caitriona Jabke
2024 – 2025 Shaun Tankard / Caitriona Jabke / Rachel Mackay
The first Match (Parade) was held on July 30th, 1972 – entry of 47
The first Championship Show was held on March 25th, 1973 – entry of 61.
The Rottweiler Club of Victoria Inc.
- Is larger on its own than all other State and Territory clubs around Australia put together.
- RVC is a strong breed club with members who are dedicated to the Rottweiler.
- Provides opportunities to learn about the Rottweiler Breed.
- Provides social training on a Wednesday Night from 7 pm at Dogs Victoria grounds (KCC Park) 655 Westernport Hwy, Skye.
- Caretakes historical breed records of our breed in Victoria.
- RCV members only FB group for all updates and information.
- Promotes Championship shows, Obedience trials, Open shows, Endurance Trials, Breed Surveys, BSE, Rally & Herding.
- Has a very active and committed Promotions team who fulfil educational public engagements regarding the Rottweiler.
- Club General Meetings so members can choose to have their say and be involved with their club.
- On our website you will find interesting and educational information including but not limited to;
- The Rottweiler Breed Standard
- Breeder listing
- Rehoming of older puppies and adult rottweilers
- Litters when available
- Stud dog listing for members only
- Your current committee
