Bully Breed Dog Clubs in Minnesota

Bully breeds are not specifically defined by the American Kennel Club, but they are referred to by dog lovers and rescue groups. Several breeds of dogs are commonly referred to as bully breeds: the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier, the Miniature Bull Terrier and the Bull Terrier and the American Bulldog. However, breeds such as the rottweiler, Doberman pinscher, chow chow and boxer are also thought to be bully breeds by many in the dog world. Minnesota has bully breed dog clubs catered toward owners of the boxer, bulldog, rottweiler and Doberman pinscher.

  1. Minnesota Boxer Club

    • The Minnesota Boxer Club has two shows each year: one affiliated with the Land O̵7;Lakes Kennel Club and one affiliated with the Lake Minnetonka Kennel Club show. Additionally, the Minnesota Boxer Club offers members educational programs occasionally throughout the year in regards to breeding and health of the boxer breed. Meetings are held at different locations around the state and most recently have been held in St. Louis Park, MN. Membership to the Minnesota Boxer Club is offered in four types: individual; husband and wife each with a separate vote; associate individual; and associate husband and wife. Members must be at least 18 years old and own at least one registered boxer.

      Minnesota Boxer Club
      Contact Nadine Wulf Kuhlemeier
      12160 10th St. South
      Afton, MN 55001
      http://mnboxerclub.com/

    St. Paul-Minneapolis Bulldog Club

    • There are several different objectives to the St. Paul-Minneapolis Bulldog Club. A few of these objectives are to promote responsible breeding and accept the standard of the breed as set out by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as well as conduct all and any dog shows according to the rules of conduct of the American Kennel Club. The club participates in such annual events as the Bully Fest Bark in the Park, which is an event to bring awareness and education to the Bully Breeds.

      St. Paul-Minneapolis Bulldog Club
      Contact Jackie Bergeron
      (651) 762-9558
      http://www.bulldogclub.org/

    Northstar Rottweiler Club

    • The Northstar Rottweiler Club has a motto on their website that says, ̶0;Punish the Deed Not the Breed,̶1; which is a common slogan for bully breed clubs in the United States. The Northstar Rottweiler Club was established in the 1980s when a group of rottweiler owners came together to share ideas and friendship as well as a love of the breed. The Northstar Rottweiler Club has a booth every year at the massive Pet Expo in downtown Minneapolis as well as meetings that are held each month. The website for the organization offers information and educational resources ranging from the rottweiler as a breed to training and health issues, as well as club information ranging from membership information to the code of ethics for the club.

      Northstar Rottweiler Club
      Contact Jim Runck
      810 26th Ave NE
      Minneapolis, MN 55418
      http://www.northstarrottweilerclub.org/
      http://www.northstarrottweilerclub.com/

    Greater Twin Cities Doberman Pinscher Club

    • The Greater Twin Cities Doberman Pinscher Club not only promotes responsible breeding and adheres to the AKC breed standards but also provides a plethora of knowledge and educational resources via the website. The Greater Twin Cities Doberman Pinscher Club promotes correct and appropriate housebreaking procedures as well as support of rescue organizations with Doberman pinscher dogs. The club participates in both obedience and specialty competitions annually.

      Greater Twin Cities Doberman Pinscher Club
      Contact Ruth Howard
      6333 Hodgson Rd.
      Lino Lakes, MN 55014
      http://www.akc.org/club_search/index_master.cfm?club_id=1980
      http://fourleggedbreeds.com/Pinscher/greater-twin-cities-doberman-pinscher-club.html