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Legislative Alerts
Colton, CA to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter TODAY, Tuesday, April 19th OPPOSITION NEEDED!
AKC Government Relations has just learned that the Colton City Council will consider an ordinance (p. 315-353) to require the sterilization of all dogs and cats within the city limits with only vague, limited exemptions and establish a limit of ten (10) dogs per single family dwelling unit. It is vital that responsible dog owners […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/colton-ca-msn-alert/
| April 19, 2016
Canine Partners
Former Street Pup Excels at Barn Hunt & Earns Championship
Tyson was approximately 12 weeks old when he joined Cindy’s family in July 2010. He was rescued off the streets of Detroit, found by a local rescue group, in a box labeled “Free Puppies” along with three others. Cindy took Tyson to puppy class and progressed to basic obedience and early agility training. “At 18 […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/former-street-pup-excels-at-barn-hunt-earns-championship/
| April 14, 2016
Expert Advice: News
New Treatment For Puppies With Parvo May Save Lives
Two new drugs can mean the difference between life and death for puppies who are affected with parvovirus and whose owners can’t afford in-clinic veterinary care. Colorado State University Veterinary School has announced a new protocol for treating puppies with the deadly virus if their owners can’t afford in-clinic care. It includes the at-home use […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/new-treatment-for-puppies-with-parvo-may-save-lives/
| April 12, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Louisiana Information: Quick Moving Bill Seeks to Limit Sources of Purpose-bred Dogs
Thursday, April 07, 2016 An amended version of Louisiana Senate Bill 337 (original text here, adopted amendments here), which seeks to restrict retail pet stores’ sources of dogs and cats, was unanimously passed by the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs Committee on Wednesday, April 6. The bill is now awaiting final passage in […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/la-sb337-april-7-alert/
| April 7, 2016
Canine Partners
Nutmeg Earns Top Honor in AKC Rally
Nutmeg BN RAE owned by Sarah Kreps of Muncie, IN Sarah brought Nutmeg home when the pup was 8 weeks old and had no plans to compete with her new dog. But when the puppy turned a year old, they started taking classes in competition obedience and rally. Nutmeg did so well that they entered […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/nutmeg-earns-top-rally-honor/
| April 6, 2016
Expert Advice: Events
Check Out the Winners of the “Unleash the Holiday Cheer” Children’s Photo Contest
With the holidays behind us and a cold winter ahead, it is a good time to highlight the way dogs enhance our lives despite the frosty temperatures. During the festivities, young dog lovers across the country recorded their favorite moments with their canine friends. The contest, sponsored by the AKC Public Education Program, asked: What […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/winners-unleash-holiday-cheer/
| April 4, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Ask Maryland Senate to Remove Inaccurate, Misleading Statements about Breeders from Bill
The Maryland Senate is expected to consider a bill any day that contains some very troubling legislative findings (including implying that breeders are the reason dogs end up in shelters). The purpose of the bill is to ensure that pet stores and dealers in Maryland only obtain dogs from reputable breeders, and many positive amendments […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/md-hb1113-senate-alert/
| March 31, 2016
Expert Advice: News
After A Life-Changing Accident, A Former Competitor Finds Solace In His Dog Show Family
For weeks the excitement built up for 70-year-old Randy Schepper returning to his natural turf – the dog-show arena – before attending the Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show in mid-March. One of the Pacific Northwest’s most-loved – and premier – dog handlers, Schepper has been hospitalized and recovering from a devastating auto accident in early […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/after-a-life-changing-accident-a-former-competitor-finds-solace-in-his-dog-show-family/
| March 23, 2016
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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
Expert Advice: Feature
Against All Odds Agility Team Tackles Major Obstacles Both Inside and Outside The Ring
The odds were stacked against Tamara Lazarus and her Scottish Terrier, Honey, of becoming a standout agility team. Both overcame serious medical disorders years ago and have progressed to the point they qualified for the third annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster last month. At the age of 4, Lazarus, of Stamford, Connecticut, contracted amegakaryocytic […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/agility-team-tackles-obstacles/
| March 22, 2016