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Expert Advice: Events
AKC Hosts Spring Legislative Conference in Washington DC/Mid-Atlantic Region
Approximately 40 legislative liaisons, federation leaders, and dog owners and advocates from across the country travelled to Alexandria, Virginia, and Washington DC this past weekend to attend the AKC Government Relations team’s second regional legislative conference of the year. The purpose of these conferences is to empower club members, dog fanciers, and leaders with the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-hosts-spring-legislative-conference-in-washington-dc-mid-atlantic-regio/
| May 4, 2015
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Perks of Being a City Dog
City slickers are used the grime and the crime that comes with their territory, but when they have a dog by their side, it make the concrete jungle seem just a little more friendly. And the dog can benefit, too. Here’s why: He gets more exercise (and so do you): This subject is often the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/perks-of-being-a-city-dog/
| September 3, 2015
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Expert Advice: Government Relations
NAIA President Discusses Dangers of Unregulated Rescue Import Industry
The absence of regulations on animal shelters and rescues that import hundreds of thousands of dogs, transports them across state borders, and are sold at rescues and shelters threatens the health and safety of American families, homeland security, and animals. In the United States, dog breeding has become highly regulated which has addressed the issue […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/naia-president-discusses-dangers-of-unregulated-rescue-import-industry/
| May 25, 2017
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Expert Advice: Government Relations
Delaware Becomes 19th State to Ban Breed-Specific Legislation
On Friday, June 2nd, 2017, Delaware Governor John Carney (D) signed House Bill 13, which is intended to protect the rights of responsible Delaware dog owners by prohibiting any dog from being declared “potentially dangerous” or “dangerous” under state law simply based on the dog’s breed. The bill would also prohibit municipalities from enacting laws […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/delaware-becomes-19th-state-to-ban-breed-specific-legislation/
| June 14, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Hillsborough Co. (FL): Dog Trainer Ordinance Hearing Wednesday, 11/15 ‘ Take Action Today!
Citizens of Hillsborough County and dog trainers who have concerns about the proposed ordinance are encouraged to immediately contact Hillsborough County Commissioners to express your opposition, and to attend the meeting on November 15.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hillsborough-co-fl-dog-trainer-ordinance-hearing-wednesday-11-15-take-action-today/
| November 13, 2017
Apps
Litter Authentication
With the Litter number and Dam (female parent) certification issue date from your Dog Registration Application or Registration Certificate, you can enter or maintain contact information for new owners of your puppies. AKC then contacts the new puppy buyers with a letter explaining the benefits of AKC registration. Litter Authentication helps ensure the continued health […]
https://www.apps.akc.org/apps/litrec/index.cfm
| November 9, 2017
Apps
CGC Evaluator Online Renewal
Which dogs are recognized as "good citizens" depends on how they behave when put through their paces in fulfillment of established criteria by trained evaluators. This application lets you apply online to renew your annual CGC Evaluator certification. CGC ™ is AKC's "Canine Good Citizen" program, and the gold standard for dog behavior. It's a […]
https://www.apps.akc.org/apps/CGC_renewal/index.cfm
| November 8, 2017
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Sports & Events
Spaniels
Spaniels by nature are flushing dogs that are well adapted to find, flush and retrieve a variety of upland game in all types of habitat. The American sportsman has been using Spaniels for upland game hunting long before there were Hunting tests and Field trials. There are currently ten different recognized Spaniel breeds that are […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/spaniels/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Government Relations
Understanding the Difference between Animal Rights and Animal Welfare
In last November’s election, we saw a fair amount of misuse of the term “animal rights” and even outright support for “animal rights” by candidates that otherwise seemed to support the human-animal connection, kindness to animals, and proper care of animals based on sound science. Policymakers know semantics matter. We urge every policymaker and their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/difference-between-animal-rights-animal-welfare/
| March 6, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Congressional Veterinarians Introduce Resolution Honoring Purebred Dogs
U.S. Congressmen and veterinarians Ted Yoho [R-FL-3], Ralph Abraham, [R-LA-5], Kurt Schrader [D-OR-5] and have joined forces across the aisle to introduce a Congressional Resolution in support of National Purebred Dog Day. The resolution highlights the essential and important role that purebred dogs and breeders of purebred dogs have played throughout United States history and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/congressional-resolution-honoring-purebred-dog/
| April 13, 2017