SORT BY
Legislative Alerts
RI Update: Cumberland Town Council Holds Item Requiring Breeder Permits that Limit Where Breeding is Permitted
Last evening, the Cumberland (RI) Town Council decided to delay consideration of changes to their animal ordinance, providing the Board with more time to discuss the impact and for the Chief of Police to personally attend and testify on the record. As currently worded, item # 18-22A would remove an originally-proposed exemption from the breeder […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ri-update-cumberland-town-council-holds-item-requiring-breeder-permits-limit-breeding-permitted/
| October 19, 2018
Legislative Alerts
IN: Noble County to Vote on Breeder Restrictions, Other Animal Control Laws on October 22
Noble County Commissioners are expected to vote on Monday, October 22, on two proposals that would have a direct impact on dog owners who reside or participate in events in the county – including a proposal that would restrict virtually all breeding in the county. If you live in Noble County or participate in dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/noble-county-vote-breeder-restrictions-animal-control-laws-october-22/
| October 18, 2018
![black-poodle-nicole-sugar.jpg](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/FB_IMG_1536205643559-1-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Nicole Sugai of Targa Poodles
Just like the beauty-pageant queen who is a member of Mensa, the Poodle sometimes gets swept away in an unfair stereotype: These perfectly coiffed show dogs are also amazingly smart and versatile. Nicole Sugai of Targa Poodles in Saline, Michigan, knows that firsthand: A second-generation Poodle breeder together with her mom Patti Jason and sister […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-poodle-breeder-nicole-sugai/
| September 21, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Shamong, NJ Reminder: Township to Consider Bans on Future Breeders, Kennels – Express Opposition Now
The Township Committee of Shamong, New Jersey, is expected to consider significant changes to its animal ordinances at its Tuesday, September 4, meeting. As currently worded, the proposal contains many troublesome and controversial provisions, including future prohibitions on kennels and breeders with 5 or more intact females. The proposal also includes breeding and ownership restrictions, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/shamong-nj-reminder-township-consider-bans-future-breeders-kennels-express-opposition-now/
| August 27, 2018
Legislative Alerts
NJ Alert: Shamong Township to Consider Bans on Future Breeders, Kennels
The Township Committee of Shamong, New Jersey, is expected to consider significant changes to its animal ordinances at its Tuesday, September 4, meeting. As currently worded, the proposal contains many concerning and controversial provisions, including future prohibitions on kennels and breeders with 5 or more intact females. The proposal also includes breeding and ownership restrictions, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-alert-shamong-township-consider-bans-future-breeders-kennels/
| August 17, 2018
![](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180817_p1-400x267.jpg)
Press Releases
CELEBRATE AKC RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP DAY IN RALEIGH THIS SEPTEMBER
Family-Friendly and Educational Event Returns for its 16th Year The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) invites you to celebrate the human-canine bond at the 16th annual flagship AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day in Raleigh this September. Owning a dog has endless pleasures and rewards, but it’s important to know what kind of commitment a canine companion […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/celebrate-akc-responsible-dog-ownership-day-raleigh-september/
| August 15, 2018
![microchips](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/french-bulldog-microchip-scan-at-vet-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Microchips: A Win-Win-Win for Puppy, Buyer, and Breeder
A microchip is universally helpful for puppy, pet owner, and you, the breeder. For the Puppy The immediate importance of pet identification (ID) is often overlooked. This is because pet owners know they will be keeping a watchful eye on their newest family member for successful house-training and to make sure the puppy does not […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/microchips-puppy-buyer-breeder/
| July 13, 2018
Legislative Alerts
CA Update: Palm Springs Council Removes Breeder Ban From Tonight’s Agenda
The City of Palm Springs has removed an item from tonight’s City Council’s meeting agenda regarding a proposed ordinance that would have banned all dog and cat breeding within the city limits. The City Clerk’s office and the City Manager’s office have both just confirmed to AKC Government Relations that the item has been pulled […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-update-palm-springs-council-removes-breeder-ban-tonights-agenda/
| July 11, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Victory for Ohio Dogs and Breeders
On Friday, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed a law that will have a significant positive impact on dogs, dog owners, breeders, and sportsmen throughout Ohio. House Bill 506, which contains numerous amendments requested by the AKC, is a compromise bill developed with a broad range of stakeholders concerned about animal welfare in the state. The […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/victory-ohio-dogs-breeders/
| July 2, 2018
![dog shows](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/behavior-at-dog-shows-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Appropriate Behavior at Dog Shows Is Key for Breeders
Not all of the judging at a dog show takes place in the ring. As a breeder-exhibitor, your demeanor and interactions with others will be judged from the moment you set foot on the showgrounds. Stewards, the superintendent and AKC field staff, the show committee, the media, fellow exhibitors, and, perhaps most importantly, the public, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/behavior-at-dog-shows/
| June 22, 2018