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Press Releases
The AKC and Buena Vista Home Entertainment Team Up to Educate Viewers About Response
The AKC and Buena Vista Home Entertainment Team Up to Educate Viewers About Responsible Dog Ownership The American Kennel Club® and Buena Vista Home Entertainment announced a joint initiative today to help inform viewers about the joys and responsibilities of owning a dog. This partnership is a result of two highly successful films featuring […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-and-buena-vista-home-entertainment-team-up-to/
| May 12, 2006
Press Releases
AKC Adopts Judging Conflict of Interest Policy
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® Board of Directors has adopted a new Judging Conflict of Interest Policy, effective January 1, 2007. AKC® believes that it has the best judges in the world and expends millions of dollars a year to administer its judging approval system to ensure that quality remains high. "AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-adopts-judging-conflict-of-interest-policy/
| May 12, 2006
Chairman's Reports
May Chairmans Report
This year as we gear up for the fourth annual AKC ® Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day) I am pleased to report about some new opportunities for clubs, state federations, and pet-related organizations as they plan their AKC RDO Day events in communities across the country. Publicly promoting responsible dog ownership takes time, initiative […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2006-05-2/
| May 9, 2006
Legislative Alerts
LA Passes Mandatory Spay/Neuter – Other Areas Expected to Follow
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to approve an ordinance yesterday that requires all dogs, except those that are law enforcement dogs, service dogs or that qualify as "competition" dogs to be spayed or neutered. The ordinance will go into effect June 3rd. For more details please read our previous alert on […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/la-passes-mandatory-spay-neuter-other-areas-expected-to-follow/
| May 4, 2006
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE! Berkeley Considers Breed-Specific Mandatory Spay/Neuter Proposal
The Berkeley Citizens Humane Commission will meet again on Wednesday, May 17th to discuss a proposal to require mandatory spay/neuter of all “pit bulls.” It is vital that responsible dog owners and concerned breeders attend this meeting. Fanciers are also encouraged to contact their representative on the Berkeley City Council to oppose this measure. The […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-berkeley-considers-breed-specific-mandatory-spay-neuter-proposa/
| May 4, 2006
Legislative Alerts
CALL TO ACTION: Help Needed in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles County Supervisors will take a final vote on the proposed mandatory spay/neuter ordinance at their meeting this Tuesday, May 2nd. Dog owners wishing to breed or simply maintain an intact dog will have to pay a $60 per dog fee and meet a host of restrictive criteria. It is urgent that fanciers […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/call-to-action-help-needed-in-los-angeles/
| April 28, 2006
Chairman's Reports
April 2006 Chairman’s Report
While many in the fancy focused on federal legislation pertaining to canine welfare last year, a threat to our rights and privileges as dog lovers has been gaining momentum at an alarming rate across the country - breed-specific legislation. In 2005, the AKC tracked 106 breed-specific measures. This year, through March alone, 55 measures have […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2006-04/
| April 26, 2006
Legislative Alerts
California Bill Would Outlaw Field Trials
Assembly Bill 2110 was recently amended and the new language will affect certain AKC sanctioned events. The bill will prohibit "live field coursing," which is now defined as "a competition in which dogs are, by the use of rabbits, hares, or foxes, assessed as to skill in hunting live rabbits, hares, or foxes." AB 2110 […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-bill-would-outlaw-field-trials/
| April 26, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Urgent Help Needed in Albuquerque
City Councilor Sally Mayer is again proposing sweeping changes that would drastically limit fanciers' ability to breed and own dogs, while doing little to address the city's problems with irresponsible ownership. The proposal is currently set for a vote at the May 1st city council meeting. Fanciers are encouraged to attend the meeting, which will […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-help-needed-in-albuquerque-1/
| April 26, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Louisville Task Force Reconsiders BSL, Punitive Restrictions
Help is needed again in Louisville! In the wake a of public outcry about a proposed breed-specific dangerous dog ordinance, the Louisville Metro Council formed a task force to study issues relating to dangerous dogs and changes to the animal control ordinance. Unfortunately, the latest draft from the task force includes breed-specific language, possible fee […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisville-task-force-reconsiders-bsl-punitive-restrictions/
| April 21, 2006