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Press Releases
Celebrate AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day in Raleigh This September
Celebrate AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day in Raleigh This September --Family-Friendly and Educational Event Returns for its 15th Year--
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/celebrate-akc-responsible-dog-ownership-day-in-raleigh-this-september/
| August 29, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Allan Unleashed: The Role of the Dedicated Dog Breeder: Custodian or Control Freak?
Opinion: Nothing is more frustrating to a dedicated breeder-exhibitor than hearing that a wonderful owner with unlimited potential in the sport has purchased a dog from a commercial kennel. After all, your breed parent club works hard to update its website and offer a cornucopia of relevant information. You attend dog shows regularly, breed […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dedicated-dog-breeder-custodian-or-control-freak/
| July 10, 2017
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Clubs & Delegates
Ann Lettis/Responsible Dog Owners Association of NY Win 2017 Bebout Legislative Leadership Award
Ann Lettis, President of the Responsible Dog Owners Association of New York (RDOA), and Delegate for the Grand River Kennel Club (OH) was presented last week with the Walter Bebout Memorial Award for Leadership in Canine Legislation at the AKC Delegates meeting held in New Jersey. Ms. Lettis, a long-time owner, breeder, and exhibitor of […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/ann-lettis-responsible-dog-owners-association-ny-win-2017-bebout-legislative-leadership-award/
| June 17, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Why Picking a Breeder Is Just as Important as Picking a Puppy
You want to add a new dog to the family and have decided on the breed. You are excited about bringing a puppy home, but now a different search begins — for the right breeder. Adding a puppy to the family is a big decision to be made carefully, not impulsively. Selecting a responsible […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/picking-breeder-important-picking-puppy/
| May 31, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Riverside, CA, Continues Effort to Develop Breeder Licensing, Retail Sales Ban
The Land Use Committee of the City of Riverside's City Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, May 8th. The agenda includes the consideration of drafting laws that would ban the retail sales of pets and require breeder licensing.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/riverside-ca-continues-effort-to-develop-breeder-licensing-retail-sales-ban/
| May 3, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Riverside, California, Developing Breeder Regulations
The City of Riverside's Planning Commission held a workshop on March 9, 2017, to seek input on changes to the city's animal control laws as part of new land use regulations.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/riverside-california-developing-breeder-regulations/
| April 11, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Education Adds New Selection Course from Dr. Claudia Orlandi
In October 2016, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) joined the world of online learning with the launch of AKC Canine College. Canine College brings robust, interactive learning content to breeders and judges. Subject matter for groomers and trainers is in development and will be coming soon. AKC’s growing catalog of online courses features educational material […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-education-adds-new-selection-course/
| April 10, 2017
Legislative Alerts
New Jersey Action Alert: Another Bill Impacting Breeders Set for Assembly Vote on Thursday, March 16
AKC asks all dog owners and breeders in New Jersey to contact their Assembly member and Assembly Speaker Prieto and respectfully urge opposition to A.2338 until the concerns outlined below are addressed.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-action-alert-another-bill-impacting-breeders-set-for-assembly-vote-on-thursday-march-16/
| March 13, 2017
Legislative Alerts
NJ: TAKE ACTION NOW! Bills Harming Hobby Breeders and Dog Shows Set for Senate Vote Mon. 3/13
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has learned that both New Jersey Senate Bill 3041 and Senate Bill 1640 are scheduled for consideration by the New Jersey Senate on Monday, March 13, 2017.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-take-action-now-bills-harming-hobby-breeders-and-dog-shows-set-for-senate-vote-mon-3-13/
| March 9, 2017
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Clubs & Delegates
Lawmakers Celebrate Dogs, Responsible Dog Ownership at Meet the Breeds in NYC
In New York City on Saturday, dozens of legislators and legislative staff had the opportunity to meet with thousands of dog breeders, owners, and dog lovers at the annual AKC Meet the Breeds event held in conjunction with the Westminster Kennel Club. This event, attended by tens of thousands from the general public, allows the […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/meet-the-breed-lawmakers/
| February 17, 2017