NIRK - The National Independent Rottweiler Klub

Ron Hoselton, PRESIDENT

Ron has been raising Rottweilers for over fifteen years. Having owned both pet and show quality dogs, he understands the importance of ethical breeding, including preserving the bloodlines of the old, yet developing the breed to survive into the next millennium. Ron Hoselton works as a self-employed utility contractor. With over twenty years experience, his skills in promoting his own company, landing contracts, scheduling work and getting the job done in a timely matter should prove useful to the NIRK in its efforts to achieve similar goals. Ron frequently attends South County Schutzhund Club on Friday nights with his daughter, Lisa, and wife, Linda.

Lisa Hoselton, VICE PRESIDENT

Lisa Hoselton has owned Rottweilers with her family since 1991. She became involved in Schutzhund and conformation shows in 2005. She is a member of the San Jose German Shepherd Dog Club with trainer David Deleissegues and President Terry Macias. She is also an active Code of Ethics breeder with Von Elite Rottweiler Kennel. Lisa has attended and participated in several conformation shows under the ARV, USRC, and various independent clubs. She has joined the NIRK to assist in further promoting the betterment of the Rottweiler breed.

*Photo of Lisa with Jason Adams and 2007 USRC Wine Country Rottweiler Club Best Female Puppy Redwood Krest's Maya. Photo courtest Dan Cullinan, Von Haustier Rottweilers.

Chrissy Putnam, SECRETARY

Chrissy Putnam is new to the Rottweiler world. She has been involved with the Rottweiler breed since 2005 when she purchased her first Rottweiler Junghund UCI CH. Eboni von der Titanic. After bringing home Eboni she was hooked. In December 2005 she purchased yet another Rottweiler – Junghund UCI CH., 2006 USRC BARK Youth Select Male, Ecko von der Titanic, Eboni’s brother. They are her pride and joy! Chrissy has entered her dogs in shows and loved the competition and joy of showing her dogs. Chrissy has joined NIRK to increase her knowledge of the Rottweiler breed.

*Photo of Chrissy with Ecko vd Titanic.

Rose Rios, TREASURER

Rose Rios has been actively attending many Rottweiler events to further her knowledge of the breed. She is committed to assisting the NIRK with her services and promoting the Rottweiler to the public.

Jared Putnam, SERGEANT AT ARMS

Jared Putnam has always loved the Rottweiler breed. Five years ago he owned three Rottweilers. Since then, Jared learned the importance of proper breeding. He now owns two German Rottweilers. Jared has joined the NIRK to further his knowledge of the breed and to become more involved in the Rottweiler world.

*Photo of Jared with judge Fernando Lucas Martins (Portugal) at the 2007 ARV NW Regional Sieger Show & ZtP and Best Female Puppy Redwood Krest's Maya. Photo by Carlie Hedges.

Jason Adams, TRAINING DIRECTOR

Jason has worked with Rottweilers since 2005. Since then, he has handled Rottweilers in USRC, ARV, AKC, and independent conformation shows, earning several titles for his personal dogs and his friend's dogs. He has also recently handled Redwood Krest's Xamos to his BH at the 2008 South County Schutzhund Club USA trial, Jana vom Bülser Hof as an example BST dog in the 2007 USRC Wine Country show, Roco vom Brandenburger Tor in the 2007 USRC BARK Protection Tournament, and Roco vom Brandenburger Tor again at the 2007 ARV Nationals to his Körung title. He is an active member in the San Jose German Shepherd Dog Club and the Riff-Raff Schutzhund Club that trains in Coyote, California. He directs Wednesday NIRK training nights in San Leandro. Jason was a speaker at the 2007 San Leandro Art Festival's NIRK Obedience and Schutzhund Demo and performed with Redwood Krest's Xamos and Odessa vom Kressbach, following his interview with the San Leandro Times newspaper. Jason is also an active Code of Ethics breeder with Von Elite Rottweiler Kennel.

*Photo of Jason with Redwood Krest's Xamos.

Justin Luque, ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR

Since helping his friends with their Rottweilers, Justin has developed an interest in the breed. He currently works for the Alameda County Sheriff's Department and hopes to own his own Rottweiler one day.

Tara Goldberg, PRESIDENT, WWWRK (Wild West Working Rottweiler Klub, NIRK)

Tara has owned Rottweilers since 2001. Her first Rottweiler came from a home in Big Bear, California. Being military, Tara and her husband Jon, eventually landed in Virginia through some of the clubs in the North East fell in love with the sport of Schutzhund and Sieger style show ring. While in Virginia Tara was the Secretary for Chuck’s club, the Old Dominion Rottweiler Klub, until her family relocated to Dallas, TX.

Once settled in Dallas, Tara became the Secretary for the Heartland Rottweiler Klub and assisted with the 2006 South Central Regional Sieger Show and the 2006 USRC National Schutzhund Competition.

Tara joined the NIRK in November of 2007, hoping to make a fresh start and an impact with a club that she completely believes in. Her goal with the new club is to educate the general public about the Rottweiler breed and to provide other Rottweiler owners a place to come and train and show their dogs.

Tara is currently training her male, Quantus von Herrschaft, for his BH, BST and SchH I and is hoping to compete on a National level with him sometime in the end of 2008.

In her spare time, Tara enjoys doing training and show photography, custom logo and graphic work and website design.