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Press Releases
Swedish Vallhund, Beauceron Eligible For AKC Registration
--Both Breeds To Compete In Herding Group-- The Swedish Vallhund and Beauceron became eligible for American Kennel Club® registration on March 1, 2007 and will compete in the Herding Group at shows held on and after June 27, 2007. The Beauceron is an old, distinct breed closely related to the longhaired Briard. They […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/swedish-vallhund-beauceron-eligible-for-akc-registration/
| March 19, 2007
Press Releases
Highlights from the March 2007 Delegates Meeting
New York, NY - Highlights from the March 13, 2007 meeting of the AKC Delegates are as follows: At the re-convened Board Meeting held after the Delegate Meeting, Ronald H. Menaker was re-elected Chairman and David C. Merriam Vice-Chairman of the AKC Board of Directors. The Delegates elected Dr. Patricia Haines, Mrs. Patti Strand, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/highlights-from-the-march-2007-delegates-meeting/
| March 16, 2007
Press Releases
AKC Announces Board of Directors Election Results
-- Kenneth A. Marden Elected; Dr. Patricia H. Haines and Patti L. Strand Re-Elected; Ronald H. Menaker and David C. Merriam Re-Elected as Chairman and Vice Chairman Respectively -- The Annual Meeting of the AKC Delegates took place on March 13, 2007. Kenneth A. Marden, Delegate from the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-board-of-directors-election-results-3/
| March 14, 2007
Chairman's Reports
March 2007 Chairman’s Report
The American Kennel Club is the only purebred dog registry which mandates both registration as well as care and condition quality control standards enforced through ongoing rigorous inspections of AKC Breeders. In 1991, the AKC’s Compliance Department came into its own, going beyond the complaint-based system of investigations to mandatory inspection for certain AKC breeders. […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2007-03/
| March 13, 2007
Legislative Alerts
Mandator Spay/Neuter Bill In New Mexico Dies
Representative Gutierrez’s office has confirmed that HB 1106, the Pet Owner Responsibility Act will not move forward this session. Congratulations to the fanciers and concerned dog owners who took the time to educate their legislators about this important issue. New Mexico Bill to Make Spay and Neuter Mandatory [Wednesday, February 14, 2007 New Mexico […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/mandator-spay-neuter-bill-in-new-mexico-dies/
| March 9, 2007
Legislative Alerts
Statewide Spay and Neuter Bill Introduced in California Legislature
California Assemblyman Lloyd Levine introduced the "California Healthy Pets Act" (AB 1634) on Friday, February 23rd. This proposed legislation will require that all cats and dogs over the age of four months must be spayed or neutered unless the owner acquires an intact animal permit. Failure to comply with the provisions of the bill carries […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/statewide-spay-and-neuter-bill-introduced-in-california-legislature/
| March 5, 2007
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces Teams for Crufts Obedience World Cup
-- Nation's Top Agility Team Also to Compete at Crufts International Agility Competition -- The American Kennel Club is proud to announce that four U.S. dog and handler teams will be traveling to England for the Kennel Club's prestigious Crufts Obedience World Cup Competition on Sunday, March 11th, 2007. In addition to the obedience […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-teams-for-crufts-obedience-world-cup/
| March 2, 2007
Legislative Alerts
Kentucky Bill Aims to Protect Rights of Breeders and Owners
Kentucky House Bill 375, introduced by Representative Webb, has been referred to the House Committee on Local Government but has not yet been set for a hearing. It seeks to protect the rights of breeders and owners by limiting what local governments can prohibit or regulate in regards to dogs. It is vital that breeders […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/kentucky-bill-aims-to-protect-rights-of-breeders-and-owners/
| February 15, 2007
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Congratulates English Springer Spaniel James
- Same Dog Sweeps both Westminster and AKC/Eukanuba National Championship - Last night the stunning English Springer Spaniel, Ch Felicity's Diamond Jim, known as "James" of Fairfax Station, VA handled by Kellie L. Fitzgerald won the 131st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. James is owned by Mr. & Mrs. Allen Patton, R. Dehmel and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-congratulates-english-springer-spaniel-james/
| February 14, 2007
Press Releases
Highlights from the February 2007 Board Meeting
Highlights from the February 2007 meeting of the AKC Board of Directors are as follows: The Boykin Spaniel will become eligible to compete in the Miscellaneous Class, effective January 1, 2008. The Board approved specific activities that a club must meet in order to maintain its eligibility to hold shows. The specifics are included […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/highlights-from-the-february-2007-board-meeting/
| February 14, 2007