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Legislative Alerts
Ask the Ohio Senate to Support Removing BSL from State Law!
Yesterday, the Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved House Bill 14, which would remove language existing in state statute for over 20 years that declares specific breeds of dog to be inherently vicious. The bill could be considered by the full Senate as early as next week. The AKC believes this legislation goes a long […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-the-ohio-senate-to-support-removing-bsl-from-state-law/
| January 11, 2012
Legislative Alerts
Oklahoma Info: Comments On Proposed Regulations Accepted Through January 17th
The Oklahoma State Commercial Pet Breeders Board is currently inviting written comments on proposed changes to the state's commercial breeder licensing regulations. The comment period will close Monday, January 17, 2012. The American Kennel Club encourages all interested parties to review the proposal and respectfully offer any concerns to the Board. Click here for a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-info-comments-on-proposed-regulations-accepted-through-januar/
| January 10, 2012
Chairman's Reports
January 2012 Chairman’s Report
-- AKC Owner-Handler Series Kicks Off This Month -- This month, we're pleased to launch a new event that will take place at select dog shows around the country – the AKC Owner-Handler Series. Owner-handlers are the core of the conformation dog sport, making up the majority of show entries. We're pleased to put the […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2012-01/
| January 10, 2012
Legislative Alerts
OH Update: Senate Committee May Vote to Repeal State BSL Tues. 1/10
The AKC has learned that on Tuesday, January 10, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold another hearing on House Bill 14, which would remove the breed-specific language that has been in state statute for over 20 years. It is possible that the committee will vote at this hearing, and responsible Ohio dog owners are strongly […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oh-update-senate-committee-may-vote-to-repeal-state-bsl-tues-1-10/
| January 6, 2012
Chairman's Reports
December 2011 Chairman’s Report
- Highlights of 2011 - It was a pleasure to be with many of you in Florida this weekend as we enjoyed the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, AKC Agility Invitational, AKC National Obedience Invitational and the surrounding festivities. We hope you enjoyed the incredible series of events that unfolded over the weekend. We are all aware […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2011-12/
| December 19, 2011
Chairman's Reports
November 2011 Chairman’s Report
- Competitions "Just for Juniors" to Debut at 2011 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship - This December, the AKC is offering two new competitions just for juniors at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship: the AKC Juniors Agility Competition and the AKC National Obedience Juniors Competition, which will join our long-standing Junior Showmanship competition. I’m pleased to announce that more than 100 junior handlers […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2011-11/
| November 8, 2011
Legislative Alerts
WI Alert: Ask Your Legislator to Support Responsible Hobby Breeders
Wisconsin Representative Don Pridemore is currently asking legislators to sign on as co-sponsors to LRB 1798 - legislation that would change the definition of "dog breeder" in state law from those who sell 25 dogs per year to those who sell 50 dogs per year. The American Kennel Club strongly believes that all dogs should […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/wi-alert-ask-your-legislator-to-support-responsible-hobby-breeders/
| October 17, 2011
Chairman's Reports
October 2011 Chairman’s Report
- Search and Rescue Organizations Use AKC CAR Grants to Make a Difference - AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) recently awarded $340,000 to organizations in 36 states through its Canine Support and Relief Fund. A majority of the more than 100 grants were earmarked for K-9 Search and Rescue (SAR) teams. I'm pleased to […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2011-10/
| October 11, 2011
Chairman's Reports
September 2011 Chairman’s Report
– AKC Meet the Breeds® to Return to New York City – This November 19th and 20th, AKC Meet the Breeds® will return to New York City for its third spectacular year at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Sponsored by PetPartners, Inc., Your Partner in Pet Health Care®, AKC Meet the Breeds® is one […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2011-09/
| September 13, 2011
Press Releases
Five Canine Heroes Honored with AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)
-- Recipients Include a Dog that Beat Death to Become a Local Hero and a Pomeranian Raising Awareness for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention -- The AKC® Humane Fund announced the winners of the 12th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), which commemorates five loyal, hard-working dogs that have made significant contributions […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/five-canine-heroes-honored-akc-humane-fund-awards-canine-excellence-ace/
| September 12, 2011