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Legislative Alerts
New Hampshire Update: Dog Breeder Bill Failed in Conference Committee
Earlier this week, a conference committee of New Hampshire state senators and representatives failed to agree on a compromise version of Senate Bill 569. This effectively ended consideration of the bill for the remainder of the legislative session. SB 569 was introduced in January as a response to a high-profile cruelty case in New Hampshire. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-hampshire-update-dog-breeder-bill-failed-conference-committee/
| May 18, 2018
Legislative Alerts
New Jersey Committee to Consider Dog-Related Bills this Week
The New Jersey Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee will consider several dog-related proposals when it meets this Thursday, May 17, 2018. The American Kennel Club (AKC) encourages all concerned New Jersey residents contact the members of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and respectfully share any concerns they have. BILLS OF CONCERN: Assembly Bill […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-committee-consider-dog-related-bills-week/
| May 15, 2018
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Keeping It Spic ’n Span
The word kennel is believed to have originated in France to describe a pack of hounds and their housing. Today, it describes the most important environment in any breeder’s home. Once primitive man hooked up with dogs in a permanent ongoing relationship, the two learned to live together. Over the centuries, man began to construct […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/keeping-spic-n-span/
| September 15, 2014
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Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
AKC Program Gives Breeders the Opportunity to Keep Learning
For more than 30 years, Mike Woodson has bred pure-bred dogs. He is an AKC Breeder of Merit, and his dogs have won many honors in conformation and performance events. Woodson often gives advice to people getting started in the dog fancy. An educator by profession, he could easily teach a course on breeding quality […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-program-gives-breeders-opportunity-keep-learning/
| February 9, 2016
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Allan Unleashed: “Show Quality” vs. “Finishable”
At a recent dog show, several littermates of both sexes, handled by assorted novice owners, were entered in the 9-12 Month Puppy class. While none of the puppies exhibited disqualifying faults, they were generic in type and not what I would consider "show quality." The judge that day agreed. The puppies were not up to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/allan-unleashed-show-quality-vs-finishable/
| May 2, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder of Merit: Recognizing Breeder Success with New Levels
The AKC Breeder of Merit program was introduced in October 2010. Since that time, more than 13,000 breeders have been enrolled. The program was developed to recognize those breeders that are the foundation of our sport through their participation in various AKC events and dedication to selective breeding of healthy purpose-bred purebred dogs. The Basic […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-of-merit-recognizing-breeder-success-with-new-levels/
| April 17, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Maryland Legislature Approves Restrictions on Pet Choice – Call the Governor Today!
The Maryland Legislature has approved a bill which will prohibit retail pet stores (defined as any “for profit establishment open to the public that sells or offers for sale domestic animals to be kept as pets”) from selling any dogs or cats. Instead, they would only be allowed to “showcase” animals available for adoption from […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/maryland-legislature-approves-restrictions-pet-choice-call-governor-today/
| April 9, 2018
Expert Advice: Government Relations
The 2013 AKC Club President’s Challenge: AKC CLSF Expands Legislative Issue Advocacy and Education
Over the past year, the AKC and the purebred dog world have been the target of unprecedented threats. The prospects of unreasonable federal regulation and legislation are very real, and we continue to face similar challenges in state houses across the country. Biased and misleading media reporting influenced by radical animal rights groups are designed […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2013-akc-club-presidents-challenge-akc-clsf-expands-legislative-issue-advocacy-education/
| December 4, 2013
Press Releases
DNA Testing Reunites Dog with Owner
The AKC's DNA program provides many benefits to both the kennel club and its customers. DNA technology helps to preserves the integrity of the AKC's registry, and helps responsible breeders to make informed decisions about their breeding programs. DNA analysis served an unexpected purpose for one upstate NY woman and her lucky Cavalier King Charles […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dna-testing-reunites-dog-with-owner/
| June 3, 2003
Press Releases
Dogs Depicted In Movies
In anticipation of the family film Good Boy! being released next week by MGM Pictures and Jim Henson Pictures, the American Kennel Club wants to remind moviegoers about the importance of making careful, educated decisions when considering adding a dog to their home. The AKC hopes to reiterate the message, which MGM responsibly included on […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dogs-depicted-in-movies/
| October 3, 2003