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Legislative Alerts
North Carolina Considers Breeding Restrictions
Attention North Carolina dog owners and breeders! Last fall, North Carolina co-speaker of the House Jim Black established the House Interim Committee on the Prevention and Disposition of Unwanted and Abandoned Companion Animals. Its purpose was to evaluate the state's animal care and control laws. Specifically, the committee was charged with studying North Carolina's animal […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/north-carolina-considers-breeding-restrictions/
| February 23, 2004
Legislative Alerts
West Virginia Considers Banning Debarking
Legislation (H4397) has been introduced in West Virginia that would prohibit debarking or surgical silencing of dogs. Violators would face fines of $400-$1,000 and/or up to six months in jail. H4397 has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee, and help is needed to defeat this misguided bill. Much misinformation exists about debarking of dogs. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/west-virginia-considers-banning-debarking/
| February 19, 2004
Press Releases
AKC Mourns the Loss of Sue Gray
The AKC is devastated to have to announce the death of Sue Gray, a valuable and popular member of the Special Services Department. Sue joined us in 1999 and has been an extremely competent, and very popular, connection to people in the sport of dogs as a "trouble shooter." Recently Sue took over the Foundation […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-mourns-the-loss-of-sue-gray/
| February 17, 2004
Press Releases
AKC Gazette Wins Accolades at Annual DWAA Dinner
The American Kennel Club Gazette, The Official Journal for the Sport of Purebred Dogs which has been continually published since 1889, swept the annual Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) awards dinner last night, taking home a total of seven awards: Best All Breed Magazine - AKC Gazette Best Special Publication - AKC Gazette special […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-gazette-wins-accolades-at-annual-dwaa-dinner/
| February 9, 2004
Press Releases
Jud Streicher wins Skarda Award
The Skarda Award Committee selected Jud Streicher as the 9th recipient of one of the dog world's most prestigious awards. In a career spanning almost sixty years, Jud Streicher has been a leader in the dog world in both obedience and conformation. He was the president of the first obedience club to be admitted to […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/jud-streicher-wins-skarda-award/
| February 7, 2004
Legislative Alerts
Responsible Breeders Face Nationwide Concerns
In recent months, responsible breeders all across the country have faced an increasing threat of restrictions on their right to breed, both at the municipal and state level. The defeat of proposed legislation in Virginia and Oklahoma was a positive victory for the purebred dog fancy, but introduction of similar proposals is likely in the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/responsible-breeders-face-nationwide-concerns/
| February 6, 2004
Chairman's Reports
February 2004 Chairman’s Report
As a celebration of dogs in art, AKC will team up this month with Doyle New York, one of the world’s leading auctioneers. A series of events will take place at Doyle, beginning with a brunch this Sunday, February 8, at 10am. for attendees and their canine companions in conjunction with the Dogs in Art […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2004-02/
| February 4, 2004
Legislative Alerts
NY Bill Would Allow BSL in Cities
Existing law in New York prohibits cities and counties from passing breed-specific legislation but that would change with the passage of A9389. Sponsored by Assemblyman Patrick Manning, the bill allows municipalities to ban or restrict dog ownership based on breed. A9389 also classifies a dangerous dog as a deadly weapon, similar to a loaded gun […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ny-bill-would-allow-bsl-in-cities/
| February 4, 2004
Legislative Alerts
AKC Endorses Antifreeze Safety Bill
AKC Endorses Legislation Requiring the Addition of Bittering Agent to Engine Coolants and Antifreezes The American Kennel Club has written to key House and Senate congressional leaders supporting and urging prompt action on H.R. 1563. The bill requires engine coolant and antifreeze manufactured or sold in the United States that contains more than 10 percent […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-endorses-antifreeze-safety-bill/
| February 2, 2004
Press Releases
AKC Selects Agility Team for Crufts
Team Competes for First Time at Crufts 2004 The American Kennel Club announced today that a U.S. dog and handler team has been invited to compete, for the first time ever, at the UK's prestigious Crufts International Agility Competition on Thursday, March 4th, 2004. Jen Pinder of Lapeer, MI will compete in the 26" jump […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-selects-agility-team-for-crufts/
| February 2, 2004