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Legislative Alerts
AKC Applauds American Airlines
After months of negotiations, the American Kennel Club (AKC) has learned that American Airlines is reversing its ban on Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Bull Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, and any mixed breeds containing one or more of those breeds. Effective May 17th, 2003, all dog breeds will once again be accepted for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-applauds-american-airlines/
| May 6, 2003
Legislative Alerts
American Airlines Lifts Breed Ban
After months of negotiations, the American Kennel Club (AKC) has learned that American Airlines is reversing its ban on Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Bull Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, and any mixed breeds containing one or more of those breeds. Effective May 17th, 2003, all dog breeds will once again be accepted for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/american-airlines-lifts-breed-ban/
| May 5, 2003
Press Releases
AKC Enjoys A Royal Visit
HRH Princess Anne was the guest of the American Kennel Club at a luncheon held today to celebrate the launch of AKC's Pet Healthcare Program. PetPartners, Inc. and the American Kennel Club have recently announced the AKC Pet Healthcare Plan. PetPartners successfully introduced pet healthcare insurance through The Kennel Club in the U.K. and has […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-enjoys-a-royal-visit/
| April 30, 2003
Chairman's Reports
April 2003 Chairman’s Report
The American Kennel Club is delighted with the announcement of the AKC Pet Healthcare Plan by Pet Partners, Inc. AKC Pet Healthcare Insurance, underwritten by State National Insurance Company, an A rated company by AM Best, which features two comprehensive plans for fanciers and pet owners: the “Premier Plan” and “Premier Plus Plan.” The plan […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2003-04/
| April 26, 2003
Press Releases
New Advanced AKC Hunt Test Judge’s Seminar
A newly created 2-day Advanced AKC Judge's Seminar for the Retriever Hunting Test will be held May 31-June 1 in Glasgow, Delaware. The first day will consist of classroom instruction with emphasis on areas such as Pre-test Responsibilities, Test Planning & Setup, Day of the Test, and Evaluating & Scoring. Day two will be held […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/new-advanced-akc-hunt-test-judges-seminar/
| April 23, 2003
Legislative Alerts
Update: Iowa Bill Goes from Bad to Worse
The dangerous dog bill in Iowa has a new number, SF446 (formerly SSB1195), and the breed-specific aspects of the bill have been dropped. Unfortunately, the bill is so poorly written that it now puts all dogs in jeopardy. SF446 declares all unleashed or unmuzzled dogs dangerous and never addresses the behavior of the dog itself […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-iowa-bill-goes-from-bad-to-worse/
| April 16, 2003
Legislative Alerts
Iowa Considers ‘Vicious’ Breeds
Rottweilers, Dobermans and “pit bulls” would be declared vicious under a bill introduced this week in Iowa. The bill, SSB1195, was introduced by the Senate Committee on Government Oversight April 8th and was approved just two days later for consideration by the full Senate. Iowa fanciers must act now to stop this fast-moving bill. WHAT […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/iowa-considers-vicious-breeds/
| April 11, 2003
Press Releases
AKC Announces 2003 National Tracking Invitational
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that a National Tracking Invitational will be held September 20th and 21st, 2003 at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. All dogs that have earned the Champion Tracker (CT) title prior to June 23, 2003 will be invited to participate; however, entry is limited to 10 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-2003-national-tracking-invitational/
| April 10, 2003
Press Releases
AKC Initiates Event Service Fee
The AKC Board of Directors, at its April 7-8, 2003 meeting, reviewed the cost of the Events Department and the necessity for the users and beneficiaries of AKC services to share in at least a portion of these costs. Effective for events held on and after January 1, 2004, AKC will collect a $1.50 AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-initiates-event-service-fee/
| April 9, 2003
Press Releases
Art Show, Top Juniors at Sunflower Cluster
The Sunflower Cluster, held at the Kansas Coliseum Livestock Pavilion in Valley Center, Kansas, is truly a multi-faceted event. Fanciers and canine athletes gathered to compete in Conformation, Obedience, Agility, Lure Coursing, and Herding. The cluster is a fabulous opportunity for competitors in performance, conformation, and companion events to witness other types of events […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/art-show-top-juniors-at-sunflower-cluster/
| April 8, 2003