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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
The future of the Bulldog breed depends on the individual breeder
Careful Breeding I am writing the column this time not as an individual who is experienced in the world of purebred dogs but as a layperson who lost a beloved pet. I recently lost my Doberman Pinscher, Amber, who was a family member to us. She lived with a Bulldog, two cats, and later two grandchildren […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/future-of-bulldogs-depends-on-breeders/
| June 15, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Iowa Legislature Adjourns Without Passing New Breeder Restrictions
June 8, 2015 Thanks to the tireless efforts of many AKC club members and Iowa breeders, a bill that would have had a detrimental impact on dog breeders and hobbyists in Iowa will not move forward this year. Senate File 502 (Formerly Senate Files 168 and 347) would have created numerous new requirements on those […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/iowa-legislature-adjourns-without-passing-new-breeder-restrictions/
| June 8, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Taos County to Consider Breeder Permits, Limit Law and More! Work Session TOMORROW!
AKC Government Relations has just learned that on Tuesday, June 2nd the Taos County, NM Board of County Commissioners will consider proposed changes to county animal control ordinances that include: Mandatory spay/neuter provisions Burdensome licensing fees Leash requirements that could deem your dog to be “at-large” even when on your own property, and Limit laws […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/taos-county-nm-breeder-permits-limit-laws/
| June 1, 2015
Expert Advice: Feature
Finding a “Breeder’s Vet”
Spend enough time talking with dog breeders, and you will hear all sorts of stories—stories about veterinarians who “didn’t know anything,” about veterinary costs, and about veterinarians who didn’t jump when the breeder said so. Ask those same veterinarians about those clients, and you’ll hear about rude individuals, people who didn’t pay their bills, and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/finding-a-breeders-vet/
| June 1, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Louisiana: Vague Breeder Oversight Bill Will be Heard in Committee Tomorrow, 5/28–Take Action Now!
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Louisiana House Bill 710 is scheduled to be heard by the House Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development Committee on Thursday, May 28. The bill seeks to require certain dog breeders to register annually with their parish and to submit to annual inspections of their facilities by local officials. The AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisiana-house-bill-710-2015-version-2-may-27/
| May 27, 2015
Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Best Time to Bring a Puppy Home from the Breeder
ASK AKC Dear AKC: I am considering buying a Chihuahua from a breeder who is letting the pups go at 6 weeks old. I have always heard that puppies should not be weaned until they are at least 8 weeks. Should I consider a different breeder? -- Early Arrivals Dear Early: Every breeder has their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/bring-puppy-home-kennel/
| May 17, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Iowa Alert: Breeder Regulations Bill Number Changes (Again), Concerns Remain
May 5, 2015 A bill remains active in Iowa that would further regulate breeders, hobbyists, fanciers, groomers, and rescues and require them to pay significant license fees. Iowa dog owners, breeders, and fanciers are strongly encouraged to contact your State Senator and ask them to oppose Senate File 502. Even if you already contacted your […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/iowa-alert-breeder-regulations-bill-number-changes-again-concerns-remain/
| May 5, 2015
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Responsible Breeding – The Evolution of Breeds
There are times when it makes sense for a breeder to stamp more than just a "thumbprint" of influence on a breed. Dogs are generally thought to have descended from wolves. Kim Campbell Thornton's recent article "Looking Back to the Beginning" (AKC GAZETTE, September 1999) describes research that has determined, through DNA sequences, that the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/responsible-breeding-the-evolution-of-breeds/
| May 4, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Alabama: Overreaching Dog Breeder Bill Introduced, Contact Agriculture Committee
April 28, 2015 Attention Alabama Dog Owners: Alabama House Bill 548 seeks to establish criminal penalties for failure to comply with overreaching, undefined, and arbitrary requirements for the care, feeding, and housing of dogs. Compliance with the problematic provisions of HB 548 would be required for every person or organization that has “custody or ownership” […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/alabama-overreaching-dog-breeder-bill-introduced-contact-agriculture-committee/
| April 28, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Urgent NC Alert: Breeder Regulations Scheduled to be Considered TODAY (4/22)
Urgent NC Alert: Breeder Regulations Scheduled to be Considered TODAY (4/22) April 22, 2015 The AKC has learned that a hearing and possible vote has been scheduled for today on a rewritten version of House Bill 159, which would seek to regulate certain dog owners as commercial breeders regardless of actual sales/commercial activity and require […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-nc-alert-breeder-regulations-scheduled-to-be-considered-today-4-22/
| April 22, 2015