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Expert Advice: News
What We Know About the Dog-Killing Flatworm Discovered in Southern California
New research has shown that flatworms (H. americana) has spread to parts of the Colorado River, putting dogs in Southern California at risk of infection.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dog-killing-flatworm-southern-california/
| March 22, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
How to Dry Your Dog Completely
When your dog is wet from a bath, swimming, or from walking outside in the rain or snow it's important to dry them thoroughly. Drying your dog can help...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dry-your-dog/
| March 21, 2024
Legislative Alerts
US Congress: Ask Senators Scott and Rubio Today to Oppose Harmful Goldie’s Act
Dear Club, Officers, Legislative Liaisons and Delegates, please share this alert immediately with club members and other dog enthusiasts in Florida. Currently, animal rights/ “protection” groups are actively lobbying members of the U.S. Senate to introduce Goldie’s Act, a harmful bill that undermines the rights of responsible breeders. Your Senators, particularly Senator Scott, need to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/us-congress-ask-senators-scott-rubio-today-oppose-harmful-goldies-act/
| March 21, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Florida Update: 2024 State Session Concludes
The 2024 regular session of the Florida state legislature has adjourned, and the American Kennel Club (AKC) thanks the hardworking members of the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC), AKC-affiliated clubs, dog owners, sportsmen, allied organizations, and every individual who contacted their state lawmakers about bills that affect our dogs. This session, the AKC Government […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/florida-update-2024-state-session-concludes/
| March 21, 2024
Press Releases
VIVE LA FRENCHIE! FRENCH BULLDOG IS AMERICA’S MOST POPULAR PUP FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
The French Bulldog reigns supreme! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced this morning that the playful and adaptable French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the second consecutive year, according to AKC registration statistics. Since overtaking the loveable Labrador Retriever […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/vive-la-frenchie-french-bulldog-americas-popular-pup-second-year-row/
| March 20, 2024
Clubs & Delegates
What’s New in GR March 2024
Exciting Website Update: We would like to announce the beta testing launch of our new AKC Government Relations Legislative Action Center (www.akcgr.org). This newly-designed marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to enhance your experience and engagement with AKC Government Relations. As we continue to refine and improve the functionality and design of the […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-march-2024/
| March 20, 2024
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues March 2024
Thirty-five state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: Arizona – Senate Bill 1047 seeks to regulate dogs outdoors. It provides specific exemptions for police and working dogs, hunting, training, “sporting and competitive functions”, and “lawful competitions”. As introduced, the bill […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-march-2024/
| March 20, 2024
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues March 2024
Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in US Territories CT, New Haven – In 2018, the city proposed and adopted new dangerous dog, breeding license and litter permit regulations. AKC submitted requested changes and met with the Mayor and General Counsel to discuss the changes. The election of a new mayor and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/local-issues-march-2024/
| March 20, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Scenthounds
When scenthounds navigate the world around them, they follow aromas in the air, on the ground, and across the water. Meet the scenthound breeds!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/meet-scenthounds/
| March 20, 2024
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Expert Advice: News
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2023
Based on American Kennel Club registration statistics, we rank the most popular dog breeds in America each year. The French Bulldog takes the No. 1 spot!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-2023/
| March 20, 2024