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Chairman's Reports
February 2006 Chairman’s Report
Every sport has a Code of Sportsmanship. Some are unwritten, informal guidelines that people learn along the way in their journey to learning a new sport. Others are more formal and rigorous, written out for all to see, appreciate and embrace. The Board of Directors, as a result of the Chairman's Committee on Conflict of […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2006-02/
| February 14, 2006
Legislative Alerts
BSL Introduced in Missouri
Rep. Maria Chappelle-Nadal has introduced H1686, a bill that will negatively impact owners of "pit bulls," defined as American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, and any dog exhibiting the characteristics of these breeds. Owners of pit bulls will be required to: Purchase a $500 permit for each pit bull owned. (No […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/bsl-introduced-in-missouri/
| February 10, 2006
Legislative Alerts
PAWS Update
Senator Santorum's staff and Senate legislative counsel have completed a draft of the revised PAWS bill. The draft was provided to the US Department of Agriculture and the 26 Senate co-sponsors of PAWS at a briefing last week for their review and comment. The Discussion Draft of PAWS will be made public after input from […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/paws-update/
| February 9, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Help Urgently Needed to Stop VT Ear Cropping Bill!
$250, a bill to prohibit ear cropping in Vermont, passed the full Senate and now moves to the House for consideration. Dog owners are strongly urged to contact their Representatives immediately and ask them to oppose the bill! What the Bill Does: Under S250, owners who crop ears in Vermont will face a civil penalty […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/help-urgently-needed-to-stop-vt-ear-cropping-bill/
| February 9, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Update: Los Angeles County Supervisors Move Forward with BSL
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Michael Antonovich to draft a breed-specific ordinance that would impose breeding restrictions and mandatory spay/neuter of "pit bulls" and Rottweilers. The ordinance is expected to be discussed at the February 14th meeting. Concerned dog owners should contact their supervisor and ask him or […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-los-angeles-county-supervisors-move-forward-with-bsl/
| February 1, 2006
Legislative Alerts
VT Ear Cropping Bill Moves Forward
S250, a bill to prohibit ear cropping in Vermont, passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday and now moves to the full Senate. The bill was amended slightly to clarify that owners will not be penalized if they have their dogs' ears cropped in another state where the practice is legal. The new […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/vt-ear-cropping-bill-moves-forward/
| February 1, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Detroit City Council Rejects BSL!
The AKC and the Michigan Association for Purebred Dogs are pleased to report that the Detroit City Council has unanimously rejected a proposed breed ban. Local fanciers and responsible dog owners successfully convinced the council members that breed-specific legislation would be unenforceable, penalize responsible dog owners and would not improve public safety. The proposal would […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/detroit-city-council-rejects-bsl/
| January 31, 2006
Press Releases
AKC Honors Ohio Fancier Carol Jo Stuart with a Community Achievement Award
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today that Carol Jo Stuart, of Peninsula, Ohio, has been named a recipient of the AKC Community Achievement Award for her love and support of all aspects of the canine community. The Metropolitan Cleveland Miniature Schnauzer Club (MCMSC), a group in which she serves as vice president and show […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-honors-ohio-fancier-carol-jo-stuart-with-a-community-achievement-a/
| January 26, 2006
Press Releases
AKC Honors Oregon Fancier Lucille Perry with a Community Achievement Award
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today that Lucille Perry, of Grants Pass, Oregon, has been named a recipient of the AKC Community Achievement Award for her efforts to promote responsible dog ownership. The Rogue Valley Kennel Club, a group in which she serves as public education coordinator and legislative liaison, nominated Perry. Perry was […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-honors-oregon-fancier-lucille-perry-with-a-community-achievement-a/
| January 26, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Colorado Bill Would Once Again Permit BSL (UPDATED)
UPDATE! The Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs reports that S54 was heard by the Local Government committee today on Tuesday, January 24th. 8 witnesses testified in opposition to the bill, including the Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs, with only one in support. The committee subsequently voted 4-3 to defeat the bill and then postponed it […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/colorado-bill-would-once-again-permit-bsl-updated/
| January 25, 2006