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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Canine Herpes Virus: What Breeders Should Know
Canine herpes virus, more commonly known as fading puppy syndrome, can be a devastating disease if it hits your kennel. Dogs typically become exposed by nose to nose contact with an infected dog or through the air in crowded areas. Dogs at highest risk for the virus are young females who’ve never been exposed and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/canine-herpes-virus-information/
| June 2, 2020
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Canine Health Foundation Infectious Disease Fact Sheets – a Tool for Breeders
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) provides educational resources and tools for dog breeders as part of its mission to advance the health of all dogs. To help responsible breeders utilize the latest canine health information in their breeding and rearing plans and share that information with their puppy buyers, CHF provides infectious disease facts […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-canine-health-foundation-infectious-disease-fact-sheets-tool-breeders/
| May 8, 2020
Legislative Alerts
California: Palm Springs to Vote on Thursday (3/19) on Breeder Restrictions. Act Now!
In addition to emergency measures to address the COVID-19 virus, the City Council of Palm Springs has stated they will continue with their full scheduled agenda at their meeting on Thursday, March 19. This includes a second reading on a proposal enacting breeder restrictions in the city. At their February meeting, the council gave initial […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-palm-springs-vote-thursday-3-19-breeder-restrictions-act-now/
| March 16, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Illinois: Evanston Postpones Vote on Hobby Breeder Sales Ban- Keep Contacting the Council
Last night, the Evanston City Council voted to delay action on a measure that would significantly restrict the sale of dogs in the city. As stated in the previous alert, sales would be banned in the city unless the animals are from a shelter, a rescue, or a breeder that BOTH has a USDA license […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-evanston-postpones-vote-hobby-breeder-sales-ban-keep-contacting-council/
| March 10, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Illinois: City of Evanston to Consider Banning Sales of Dogs by Hobby Breeders at Meeting TONIGHT- March 9
March 9, 2020 The City of Evanston has suspended its procedural rules and will be considering and possibly voting on an ordinance TONIGHT (Monday, March 9) that would ban the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in the city unless the animals are from a shelter, rescue, or a breeder that BOTH has a USDA […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-city-evanston-consider-banning-sales-dogs-hobby-breeders-meeting-tonight-march-9/
| March 9, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Collier County, Florida—Overreaching Requirements for Breeders on County Commissioner Agenda Tomorrow (2/25/20)
Two ordinances on the agenda of the Collier County, Florida, Board of County Commissioners meeting for February 25, 2020, seek to establish overreaching and onerous regulations for both hobby breeders and commercial breeders. Concerned dog owners are urged to immediately contact County Commissioners and attend the meeting on Tuesday. Under current law, all breeders, including […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/collier-county-florida-overreaching-requirements-breeders-county-commissioner-agenda-tomorrow-2-25-20/
| February 24, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Alexis Chism of Afterhours German Wirehaired Pointers
Alexis Chism is a third-generation breeder of Afterhours German Wirehaired Pointers in Reddick, Florida. She has spent her entire young life of 17 years with the breed, attending dog shows with her mother from a very young age. AKC: How did you get started in breeding dogs? Alexis: My grandparents acquired their first German Wirehaired Pointer after raising Boxers and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-alexis-chism-afterhours-gwps/
| February 20, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Michigan: Detroit to Consider Breeder Permits, Dangerous Dog Revisions on Monday (2/17)
The Detroit City Council will be holding a public hearing on two proposals meant to address dangerous dog and animal control concerns in the city. The proposals are being brought forward after the tragic death of a child in August 2019 that occurred after her neighbor’s dogs escaped from their yard. The American Kennel Club […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/michigan-detroit-consider-breeder-permits-dangerous-dog-revisions-monday-2-17/
| February 12, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Ask Colorado Committee to Oppose Bill Regulating Breeders, Eliminating Pet Choice and Consumer Protections
A bill has been introduced in the Colorado House of Representatives that would place further regulations on breeders, and restrict pet choice and consumer protections in the state. Colorado residents are strongly encouraged to contact your State Representative, as well as the House Rural Affairs, today and express your concerns with House Bill 20-1084. (Scroll […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-colorado-committee-oppose-bill-regulating-breeders-eliminating-pet-choice-consumer-protections/
| January 16, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Colorado Introduces Bill Regulating Breeders, Eliminating Pet Choice and Consumer Protection
A bill has been introduced in the Colorado House of Representatives that would place further regulations on breeders, and restrict pet choice and consumer protection in the state. Supporters of House Bill 20-1084, known as the “Humane Pet Act”, are claiming this bill will protect animals in Colorado. However, there are numerous concerns, including: False […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/colorado-introduces-bill-regulating-breeders-eliminating-pet-choice-consumer-protection/
| January 14, 2020