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Legislative Alerts
URGENT: CA SB 250 Amended: Opposition Still Needed – Now!
Senator Florez has amended Senate Bill 250, but the changes do little to address AKC’s fundamental concerns with the bill. It is imperative that California responsible dog owners and breeders immediately contact their Assemblymembers and Senators and ask them to oppose SB 250!!! As expected, the bill now provides that an intact dog with a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-ca-sb-250-amended-opposition-still-needed-now/
| September 1, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Pasadena, CA to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter Monday, October 6th OPPOSITION NEEDED!
AKC Government Relations has learned that the Pasadena City Council will conduct a first reading of an ordinance to require the sterilization of all dogs and cats within the city limits. Limited exemptions will be provided. However, even with those exemptions, ANY dog that is impounded for ANY reason will be sterilized before being released, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/pasadena-ca-to-consider-mandatory-spay-neuter-monday-october-6th-oppos/
| October 3, 2014
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Unveils Its Relaunched Website
-The new expanded website provides one stop for all your dog’s needs- New York, NY- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly, re-designed website AKC.org. The website site has a completely redesigned and enhanced to include expanded […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-unveils-relaunched-website/
| March 14, 2018
![Chesty the Bulldog](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/chestythebulldog-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: News
The Legacy of Chesty: How a Bulldog Became the United States Marine Corps Mascot
Meet Chesty XV. He is the newest Bulldog recruit to join the United States Marine Corps, and he has big paw prints to fill. As the 15th Chesty to serve as the Marine Corps' unofficial mascot, he already has the first of his many duties figured out: boosting morale. Chesty has plenty of Bulldog charm, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/marine-corps-bulldog-chesty/
| May 25, 2018
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Games to Exercise Your Dog’s Body and Mind
Recently, a student came to class complaining that she had taken her two-year-old Labrador Retriever for a three-mile run, then left to pick up her son from school, and when she returned home she found that her dog had shredded two couch pillows and was in the middle of chewing the leg off her kitchen […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/games-to-exercise-your-dogs-body-and-mind/
| October 18, 2016
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Can Old Dogs Really Learn New Tricks?
It was the first day of a beginner’s dog obedience class. In front of me a woman was standing beside a Golden Retriever, and the dog’s face was showing a considerable amount of gray on it. The woman said to me, in a troubled tone, “I’m not sure that this class is going to do […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/can-old-dogs-learn-new-tricks/
| August 24, 2016
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
“The One”: Thoughts on Puppy Selection
No matter how much time you spend searching for the right stud dog for your gorgeous bitch, no matter how much money you spend on stud fees, shipping expenses, vet bills, and so on, it’s all for nothing if you can’t pick out the best pup from the litter. Years ago I thought I’d solve […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/one-thoughts-puppy-selection/
| September 14, 2014
Press Releases
New Digital TV Network AKC.TV Airs 24/7 Content For Dog Lovers
It's Good Dog TV. AKC.TV, a brand new digital OTT network especially for dog lovers, launches today. This network, presented by The American Kennel Club (AKC®), brings 24/7 original dog centric content to viewers. All dog videos. All day. Created in conjunction with award-winning digital production and distribution company B Live, AKC.TV gives dog lovers […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/new-digital-tv-network-akc-tv-airs-24-7-content-dog-lovers/
| April 10, 2018
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Expert Advice: Health
Dog Myths Debunked: Can Dogs Get All the Exercise They Need in the Backyard?
Most dogs love spending time outside, and backyards provide a space for their favorite activities, like playtime and training sessions — not to mention the joys of fresh air, sunshine, and rolling around in the grass. But can dogs get all the exercise they need in the yard? Dogs Need More Than a Yard for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-myths-debunked-exercise-in-backyard/
| May 9, 2018
![Allan Unleashed](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Allan-Unleashed-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Allan Unleashed: “Show Quality” vs. “Finishable”
At a recent dog show, several littermates of both sexes, handled by assorted novice owners, were entered in the 9-12 Month Puppy class. While none of the puppies exhibited disqualifying faults, they were generic in type and not what I would consider "show quality." The judge that day agreed. The puppies were not up to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/allan-unleashed-show-quality-vs-finishable/
| May 2, 2018