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Chairman's Reports
October 2006 Chairman’s Report
Despite our patriotic name, the American Kennel Club® is a world-class organization with an international presence. Earlier this month, the AKC/USA World Agility Team put in a stellar performance in Basel, Switzerland at the 11th FCI World Agility Championships. Sending Americans and their globe-trotting dogs to world competitions represents just one way in which we […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2006-10/
| October 11, 2006
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Committee Report
Background The Conflict of Interest Committee (CIC) was appointed by the Chairman in November 2003. Its charge was to "evaluate all areas of possible conflict of interest situations within AKC and the sport. It should detail the conflict provisions now in place and make recommendations for possible modifications or further provisions if required. Its […]
https://www.akc.org/about/minutes-reports/special-reports/conflict/committee/
| December 19, 2014
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Bull Terrier Club of America Collection
AKD 4.6 1947-2012 2.5 linear ft in 3 boxes Collection Processed by Cherie Acierno, July 2006 Click here to the view complete inventory and/or to search all AKC archival collections Click here for a printable PDF of the collection guide This collection contains chronicles the activities of the Bull Terrier Club of […]
https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/btca-collection/
| December 19, 2014
Legislative Alerts
A Victory in California!
AB 2110 Fails to Pass Committee Assembly Bill 2110 was held yesterday in the Appropriations Committee Suspense File and can not move forward. The bill would have prohibited field trials in the state of California. Congratulations to all fanciers and field trial participants who worked to oppose this measure. California Bill Would Outlaw […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/a-victory-in-california/
| May 26, 2006
Legislative Alerts
California Bill Would Outlaw Field Trials
Assembly Bill 2110 was recently amended and the new language will affect certain AKC sanctioned events. The bill will prohibit "live field coursing," which is now defined as "a competition in which dogs are, by the use of rabbits, hares, or foxes, assessed as to skill in hunting live rabbits, hares, or foxes." AB 2110 […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-bill-would-outlaw-field-trials/
| April 26, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Jim Holt Interview
-- Click here for more information about PAWS -- The following is an interview with AKC's federal government relations consultant Jim Holt in response to dog owners' questions about PAWS. The article originally appeared in Dog News June 10th, 2005. Who is regulated under current law and how would PAWS change that? In simple terms, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/jim-holt-interview/
| June 10, 2005
Legislative Alerts
Analysis of PAWS (SB1139/HR2669)
-- Click here for more information about PAWS -- To help dog owners better understand the recently introduced PAWS legislation, please see the bill analysis below as prepared by Dr. James Holt, AKC's federal government relations consultant. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS OF S. 1139/H.R. 2669, THE "PET ANIMAL WELFARE STATUTE" (PAWS) INTRODUCED MAY 26, 2005. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/analysis-of-paws-sb1139-hr2669/
| June 9, 2005
Sports & Events
News & Updates
4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Regulations (effective September 1, 2017) AKC Puppy of Achievement Press Release Frequently Asked Questions Breeders of Merit are Key to New Involvement in Conformation
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/puppy-of-achievement/news-and-updates/
| October 26, 2017
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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: Fun Facts
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier Is a Big Dog in a Little Body
Header photo courtesy of Norma Ryan, AKC Breeder of Merit The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is renowned for his unique appearance as well as his literary connection. This long-bodied, low-to-the-ground dog is a member of the Terrier Group and while he exhibits some typical terrier qualities, he also has some unique characteristics. During the late 1600s, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/get-to-know-the-dandie-dinmont-terrier/
| September 23, 2016