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![American Kennel Club honoring GA Senator Bill Heath](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Sheila_Gail_award__Optimized-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Government Relations
American Kennel Club Honors GA Senator Bill Heath with Legislator of the Year Award
Atlanta, GA – The American Kennel Club (AKC) honored Georgia Senator Bill Heath with the AKC Legislator of the Year Award on January 12, 2017 in recognition of his dedication to protecting the wellbeing of dogs and the rights of responsible dog owners and sportsmen. The AKC Legislator of the Year award honor legislators who demonstrate […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/american-kennel-club-honors-ga-senator-bill-heath-with-legislator-of-the-ye/
| February 2, 2017
![Presenter at podium at AKC regional legislative conference](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Gardner_NE_conf_3__818-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Events
AKC Hosts First-of-its-Kind Regional Legislative Conference
Since 2012, the AKC Government Relations team has hosted Conferences on Canine Legislation for AKC legislative liaisons and state federation leaders. The popular biennial conference brings together in Raleigh, North Carolina, grassroots leaders from across the country -- from as far as Hawaii to Maine Raleigh, North Carolina for two days of training and networking. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-hosts-regional-legislative-conference/
| February 17, 2017
![Young woman with puppy](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/marketplace-hero3-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
AKC Marketplace Brings Responsible Breeders, Potential Dog Owners Together
Searching for a new purebred puppy isn’t necessarily as easy as it seems. Sure, anyone can post an advertisement for healthy, purebred, AKC-registered puppies on sites like Facebook and Craigslist, but that doesn’t make them true. It is important for dog owners to know where exactly their new furry friend came from to ensure their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-marketplace/
| March 22, 2016
![German Shepherd Dog](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/GSD_puppy_818-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Government Relations
Why Californians Need to Worry About AB 485, the “Pet Store” Bill
As recent history has shown, many anti-breeder animal rights extremists continuously advocate for incremental breeding and sales restrictions that they hope will eventually lead to outright bans on all animal breeding and ownership. They collectively consider all breeders and pet stores as substandard and inherently not interested in practicing or promoting animal welfare. These politically-aware […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/why-californians-need-to-worry-about-ab-485-the-pet-store-bill/
| April 21, 2017
![Girl and Golden puppy](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/girl_golden_puppy_818-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Government Relations
Update on APHIS Review of Licensee Privacy Protections for Online Documents
In early February, the U.S Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which oversees implementation of federal Animal Welfare Act regulations and pet breeder/dealer licensing announced it was removing certain documents from its online databases for review appending litigation and to ensure full compliance with privacy requirements. Almost immediately, the statement created […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/update-aphis-review-licensee-privacy-protections-online-documents/
| March 15, 2017
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Chapter 3
Chapter 3 A. First Meeting: First organizational meeting select/elect Chairperson and each committee's leadership. Determine scope of event and necessary work force. Make a list of preferred judges, possible event facilities, dates and livestock contractors. Timeline 12 to 18 months prior to event: Have organizational meeting B. Chairperson: Communication is important to conducting a successful […]
https://www.akc.org/rules/herding-test-and-trial-procedural-manual/page-3/
| October 31, 2017
Expert Advice: Feature
Meet CT Kid Governor, Dog Lover, and Animal Advocate Jessica Brocksom
If you're reading this...you're probably someone who loves animals, especially dogs. And at AKC's eighth annual Meet the Breeds event, Piers 92 and 94 were packed full with dog lovers of all kinds. Families, breeders, agility competitors, and more all came out to NYC to meet different dog and cat breeds and work together to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-ct-kid-governor-jessica-brocksom/
| February 12, 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
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Meet Xander the Bandit: the Newfie that Was Caught Red-Pawed
Although GCHS Oceano Darbydale’s Xecutive Decision (affectionately known as Xander) is entering the ring at the Beverly Hills Dog Show this weekend for the first time, he’s already accustomed to winning big—especially at the expense of his owner. The Newfoundland, though a member of the Working Group, decided early on that he shouldn’t have to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/xander-the-newfie/
| March 3, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Pet Insurance’s Top Puppy Insurance Claims of 2016
Responsible breeders do everything they can to keep their puppies safe and healthy from before they were born until the day they leave their kennel. Around 8 to 12 weeks old, the puppies depart from their breeder, and their new lives begin in their meticulously, hand-picked homes. By discerningly choosing the right family for each […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/top-puppy-insurance-claims-2016/
| March 8, 2017