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Legislative Alerts
MI Committee to Discuss Shelter, Possible Breeder Regulations on 10/21
The Michigan House Regulatory Reform Committee is scheduled to take public testimony on Wednesday, October 21, on a bill that as introduced creates numerous new regulations regarding shelter intake and release of dogs and cats. The agenda for the hearing also indicates that the bill may include provisions “to include large-scale commercial dog breeders.” Summary: […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/michigan-hb4925-house-hearing-1/
| October 19, 2015
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Clubs & Delegates
New in the GR Toolbox: Spanish Language Responsible Dog Ownership Flyer
The American Kennel Club’s Government Relations department is pleased to announce that one of our most popular materials, Be Your Dog’s Best Friend…And a Good Neighbor, is now available in Spanish. This flyer is perfect for breeders and veterinarians to provide to new pet owners and you might even use it to educate your neighbor in a […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/new-gr-toolbox-spanish-language-responsible-dog-ownership-flyer/
| September 25, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Hempstead, NY Proposal Would Regulate Breeders as Pet Stores, Impose Spay/Neuter Policies
The Hempstead Town Board is continuing to debate a proposal that would regulate breeders, pet sellers, and mandate the sterilization of dogs prior to sale- even if they are only 8 weeks old. Residents of the Town of Hempstead are encouraged to contact the Hempstead Town Board as soon as possible and respectfully ask […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hempstead-hobby-breeder-regulations/
| September 22, 2015
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Launches New Program Promoting Breeder Education and Health Checks
The American Kennel Club will help breeders be more successful with the start of a new program that makes available on-line educational materials and marketing support for participants. AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T stands for Health, Education, Accountability, Responsibility, and Tradition. Preparing breeders to produce healthy, excellent examples of their breeds is the program’s goal. The […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/program-promoting-breeder-education/
| August 20, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Ulster County, NY Update: Hobby Breeder Regulations Vote Tabled
The Ulster County Legislature has decided to not proceed with a vote on an ordinance that would have regulated breeders and imposed kennel requirements that were not in the best interest of dogs. The AKC was pleased to assist the efforts of local clubs and hobbyists who worked tirelessly to educate the legislature on the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ulster-county-proposal-tabled/
| August 19, 2015
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Advice from the Breeder: Doug Johnson, Clussexx Spaniels
Never Stop Learning.One of my tips for being successful with your passion in the sport of purebred dogs is to never stop learning. Read the AKC standard for your breed and the other breeds in your group. Know what breed-specific characteristic are essential to define them. Know why they possess those traits and how they […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/doug-johnson-clussexx-spaniels/
| July 27, 2015
Press Releases
AKC Continues Commitment to Breeder Education With Bred With H.E.A.R.T.
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) continues its long-standing commitment to advance the health and welfare of all dogs with the launch of its new program Bred with H.E.A.R.T. (Health, Education, Accountability, Responsibility and Tradition) Modeled after the successful Breeder of Merit program, Bred with H.E.A.R.T. is a new way to engage, encourage and recognize all […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/breeder-education-bred-with-heart/
| July 22, 2015
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Good Breeders Cannot Go It Alone!
Most quality breeders sell their puppies with contracts in regard to breeding, showing, and good management. The AKC allows breeders to limit registration so that certain pups may not be shown and any puppies subsequently bred from them may not be registered. That can be later changed by option of the breeder petitioning AKC, and this […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/good-breeders-cannot-go-it-alone/
| July 13, 2015
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
The Art of Being a Successful Breeder
Breeding dogs takes time, patience, a great willingness to learn, the ability to be humble, and sometimes a little luck. Having a good eye for a dog does not hurt any, either. One of the most important things about being a good breeder is avoiding kennel blindness. It has been the undoing of many a good breeder. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/being-a-successful-breeder/
| July 6, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Washoe County, NV to Consider Onerous New Regulation of Hobby Breeders, Other Animal Enterprises
June 16, 2015 On June 23rd the Washoe County Board of Commissioners will be considering changes to their animal control ordinance that will define commercial animal establishments and commercial breeders. Two separate ordinances are proposed. The ordinances will impose significant fees and burdens on small, local, responsible breeders. State law already defines and regulates certain […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/washoe-county-nv-regulations-hobby-breeders-animal-enterprises/
| June 16, 2015