Our History
Southwestern Rottweiler Club History: A Legacy of Community & Canine Passion
Founded in 1987, the Southwestern Rottweiler Club of San Diego (SRCSD) is one of the most active Rottweiler clubs in the country, with a strong commitment to preserving the breed’s working heritage. We offer extensive experience, diverse activities, and a supportive community for Rottweiler enthusiasts.
💡 Our Story
- SRCSD has actively participated in events like the Mother Goose Parade, the Lake Elsinore 100th Anniversary, and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s
- Members worked tirelessly on handmade decorations, paper mache designs, and floral arrangements to bring creative visions to life.
- Despite early challenges, we persevered, proving that dogs belong in community events!
More Than Just a Club
SRCSD isn’t just about events—it's about education, training, and responsible dog ownership. Our members have been mentors, trainers, and ambassadors, sharing knowledge on proper training, handling, and care to help Rottweilers thrive.
Looking Ahead
The world has changed, and so have we. While participation has evolved, our mission remains strong. We’re working on new ways to engage members, including exclusive access to club events and resources.
Join the Legacy!
If you love Rottweilers and want to be part of a passionate community, we welcome you! Let’s celebrate our history and create new memories together
More history of our club includes hosting the first Rally Trial in Palm Springs with eleven Rottweilers. Additionally, the club held a Santa Paws 1992 photo fundraiser at the Silver Bay Kennel Club. We're also proud to be one of only five licensed clubs in the U.S., and the only club to donate $5k to the Rottweiler Health Foundation.
Founding Member Paula Cingota
Paula Cingota is a cornerstone of the Rottweiler community, whose unwavering dedication has profoundly shaped the breed’s success in both conformation and performance sports. As a founding member of the Southwestern Rottweiler Club, her contributions have been instrumental in advancing the breed’s excellence across multiple disciplines. A passionate advocate for the preservation of the Rottweiler’s working heritage, Paula has played a crucial role in promoting responsible breeding practices and mentoring countless enthusiasts and handlers. Her expertise spans conformation, obedience, tracking, rally, herding, carting, trailing and locating and various working events, where she has successfully titled numerous dogs, solidifying their legacy as both champions in the show ring and mastery level competitors in performance arenas. As the landscape of performance sports has evolved, Paula has continued to grow alongside it, further expanding her impact within the working dog world. Her influence extends far beyond individual achievements—her leadership, dedication, and commitment to the breed have left an indelible mark on the Rottweiler world, ensuring its continued success for generations to come.
Paula Cingota started Our Best Friends Therapy Dog Program and spread joy in the Southern California area for 11 years, with Hearts the Rottweiler visiting Sharp Grossmont Hospital weekly for a year and a half. The program visited 149 healthcare facilities and even attended a therapy dog seminar in Mexico City! To support therapy costs, Paula and the club raised funds through book sales of Dog Carl, signed by author Alexandra Day. Hearts’ impact earned a spot in the 1992 California Hall of Fame for 500 hours of therapy, with his photo displayed in Sacramento. The club was also grateful for generous donations, including from Pedigree, that supported our mission!
