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Legislative Alerts
Davidson County, NC to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners will meet February 13th to discuss a proposal to require all dogs over the age of six months to be spayed or neutered unless their owner purchases a $100 intact animal permit. Concerned fanciers and dog owners are asked to attend the February 13th meeting or write a letter […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/davidson-county-nc-to-consider-mandatory-spay-neuter/
| January 17, 2007
Press Releases
Yorkies Have Their Year! Tiny Toy Overtakes Venerable Favorites — Golden Retriever And German Shepherd
- Labrador Retriever Continues to Reign Supreme - New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® announced today that the Yorkshire Terrier, fondly called the “Yorkie” by millions of enthusiasts, has overtaken the beloved Golden Retriever and the iconic German Shepherd Dog to become the second most popular purebred dog in America according to AKC® […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/yorkies-have-their-year-tiny-toy-overtakes-venerable-favorites-golden/
| January 15, 2007
Chairman's Reports
January 2007 Chairman’s Report
Dogs initially earned the moniker "man's best friend" as a result of their work alongside man as hunter, herder, or guardian. Today's canine may have dwindling duties on the farm and in the field but a new role has emerged, taking simple companionship a step further and becoming a full fledged family member. Like our […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2007-01/
| January 10, 2007
Legislative Alerts
Louisville Enacts Major Changes to Animal Control Law
Mayor Jerry Abramson has signed into law major changes to the Louisville Animal Control Ordinance and the news is not good for fanciers, breeders and responsible animal owners. The provisions in the ordinance contain a pet limit, severe restrictions on the keeping of intact animals, licensing of in-home kennels, extreme differential licensing and vague definitions. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisville-enacts-major-changes-to-animal-control-law/
| January 4, 2007
Press Releases
American Kennel Club And Walt Disney Home Entertainment Team Up Again With ‘Air Buddies’
-- Disney DVD Will Include Insert with Breed Information -- New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® and Walt Disney Home Entertainment announced today that they are joining together on another initiative to help inform viewers about the joys and responsibilities of owning a dog. Air Buddies, an all-new movie now on Disney DVD, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-walt-disney-home-entertainment-team-up-again/
| January 3, 2007
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Hosts Charity Brunch With Bonhams Auction House
- Annual Event Features Unique Opportunity for Dog Owners and Art Lovers - In celebration of dogs in art, the American Kennel Club® is once again hosting a charity brunch, Barkfest at Bonhams, on Sunday, February 11, 2007 from 10 a.m. to noon. Dog lovers, art aficionados and their canine companions are invited to […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-hosts-charity-brunch-with-bonhams-auction-hou/
| December 22, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Louisville Adopts Restrictive Animal Control Ordinance
UPDATE! The Louisville Metro Council has approved changes to their animal control ordinance. The proposal was amended by the full council to remove the breed-specific language. However, the measure will still negatively impact fanciers, breeders and responsible dog owners by enacting pet limits, requiring expensive intact animal licenses and inspections of home kennels. Concerned dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisville-adopts-restrictive-animal-control-ordinance/
| December 22, 2006
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Seeks Young Fanciers for 2007 AKC Internship Program
The American Kennel Club® is seeking interns for their 2007 internship program. Students will be selected for paid eight-week internships running June 4 - July 27, 2007 at either the New York headquarters or the Raleigh operations facility. The AKC's internship program was developed in 2002 to nurture the professional development of college students […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-seeks-young-fanciers-for-2007-akc-internship-prog/
| December 21, 2006
Press Releases
Douglas and Michaelanne Johnson Receive AKC Breeder of the Year Award
Award Ceremony Featured on National Broadcast of AKC/Eukanuba National Championship The recipients of the AKC Breeder of the Year Award, Douglas and Michaelanne Johnson of Colorado Springs, CO, were honored on the live national broadcast of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Saturday, December 2. The annual award honors those breeders who have dedicated their […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/douglas-and-michaelanne-johnson-receive-akc-breeder-of-the-year-award/
| December 18, 2006
Press Releases
AKC Hires Director of Performance Events
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce the hiring of Doug Ljungren, Director of Performance Events. Ljungren will join the staff in Raleigh, NC effective March 1, 2007. He and his wife, fancier Judy Cheshire, will relocate from Washington State. Ljungren has extensive background in both the sport of purebred dogs and in business […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-hires-director-of-performance-events/
| December 18, 2006