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Expert Advice: News
English Springer Spaniel ‘Earl’ Wins 2022 Puppy of the Year
On December 16, English Springer Spaniel Foxboro Tiffany Running Down A Dream was named AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Junior of the Year. The AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes event took place in Orlando, Florida, in conjunction held with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The 10-month-old, known as “Earl,” beat out […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/puppy-of-the-year-2022-english-springer-spaniel/
| December 27, 2022
Legislative Alerts
U.S. Congress: Impact of 2023 Omnibus Appropriations on Dog Policy and Care
On Tuesday, Congressional lawmakers released the final version of a must-pass $1.7 trillion fiscal year 2023 federal spending bill that provides funding for the U.S. Government. The agreement between House and Senate appropriators contains spending for several key areas impacting dogs. It also includes report language impacting canine policy, including legislative proposals AKC has tracked […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/u-s-congress-impact-2023-omnibus-appropriations-dog-policy-care/
| December 22, 2022
Press Releases
ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL “EARL” WINS AKC/ROYAL CANIN NATIONAL ALL-BREED PUPPY AND JUNIOR STAKES
Foxboro Tiffany Running Down A Dream, an English Springer Spaniel known as “Earl” triumphed over 1,617 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Junior of the Year, held today in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. “Earl,” owned by Susan Still […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/english-springer-spaniel-earl-wins-akc-royal-canin-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes/
| December 17, 2022
Sports & Events
2022 AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes Results
Best in Stakes Group Results Best of Breed Breed Results Show Summary Search Dog Entries
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/royal-canin-puppy-junior-stakes/2022-puppy-results/
| November 11, 2022
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Expert Advice: Feature
15 1/2-Year-Old Agility Dog Competes in Memory of Littermate
When selecting a puppy from a litter of Tibetan Terriers, Heidi Wanner had her eyes on two dogs. Although she picked Tashi, 6 months later she heard that his littermate, Wolfi, was still available and knew she had to have them both. “Wolfi was an eager youngster, who naturally walked beautifully on a leash,” Wanner […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/15-year-old-agility-dog-competes-memory-littermate/
| December 5, 2022
![Judge Joe Wyant and Scout enjoy a few moments together between cases at the Coweta County (Georgia) Juvenile Court.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/17122432/Scout-5-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Feature
‘Scout’ the Courthouse Boykin Spaniel Helps Kids in Stressful Times
Scout is one of five 2022 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients. She won the Exemplary Companion category. This category recognizes dogs without formal training or certification that have nonetheless distinguished themselves in some way and have made a meaningful contribution to their owners or communities. For almost a decade, Scout has been going to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/scout-the-courthouse-boykin-spaniel-helps-kids-in-stressful-times/
| December 12, 2022
![Lincoln sneaks a quick smooch with his handler Jon Izant during a break in a Saturday Search Dog training session in Tacoma, Washington.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/16120244/Lincoln-2-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Feature
Search and Rescue Dog ‘Lincoln’ Recognized for Missing People Work
Lincoln is one of five 2022 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients. He won the Search and Rescue category. This category recognizes dogs certified to assist in wilderness and urban tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and locating missing people. It’s only fitting that search and rescue is part of 70-pound Lincoln’s identity. The 5-year-old Flat-Coated Retriever […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/search-rescue-dog-lincoln-looks-long-game/
| December 12, 2022
Legislative Alerts
New York: Bill Limiting Pet Choice, Breed Rescue on Governor’s Desk – Call Today!
A bill is pending on the New York governor’s desk that, if signed, will prohibit retail pet stores from selling any dogs or cats. Instead, they would only be allowed to “showcase” animals available for adoption from a shelter, rescue, or adoption agency that has no affiliation with breeders. New York residents are strongly encouraged […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-bill-limiting-pet-choice-breed-rescue-governors-desk-call-today/
| December 14, 2022
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues December 2022
AKC Government Relations continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2022 Legislation Tracking map and click on “Federal Bills” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the federal level include: U.S. Congress – H.R. 2840/S. […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-december-2022/
| December 12, 2022
Legislative Alerts
US Congress: AR Groups Are Making Year End Push on Arbitrary One-Size-Fits-All Breeder Regulation – Contact Your Members of US Congress and Senate Today
Anti-breeder and animal rights groups are making a year-end push on Capitol Hill to advance arbitrary and harmful federal breeder regulations (H.R. 2840 /S. 1385) called the “Puppy Protection Act”. This bill would mandate arbitrary new requirements for certain hobby and professional dog breeders, and continues to gain support Congress. We urge all responsible dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/us-congress-ar-groups-making-year-end-push-arbitrary-one-size-fits-breeder-regulation-contact-members-us-congress-senate-today/
| December 9, 2022