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Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Lexington Kennel Club With a Community Achievement Award
The American Kennel Club® announced recently that the Lexington Kennel Club (LKC) has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for its generous support of many local dog organizations via donations of time, money and supplies. The LKC received one of three awards for the first quarter of 2008- Delaware County […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-lexington-kennel-club-with-a-community-ach/
| May 7, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Illinois Dog Owners Face Multiple BSL Threats
AKC and dog owners in Illinois are organizing against state and city measures that ban or severely restrict specific breeds of dogs. Phone calls, e-mails, and letters to legislators are urgently needed to stop these unfair proposals: State of Illinois HB4212: Introduced by Rep. Michael Tryon on December 1st, HB4212 would permit cities to regulate […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-dog-owners-face-multiple-bsl-threats/
| December 2, 2005
Legislative Alerts
Illinois BSL Update
Update! Sen. Sandoval’s office has told AKC and the Illinois Dog Clubs and Breeders Association that the Senator has reconsidered his position on SB1790 and will no longer support it. Many thanks to the countless dog owners who responded swiftly to our initial alert with calls and e-mails—your efforts made all the difference! With breed-specific […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-bsl-update/
| March 9, 2005
Legislative Alerts
BSL Introduced in New Mexico – Update!
AKC has learned that last night the Senate Public Affairs Committee postponed hearing SB188. The bill will NOT be on the schedule for today's meeting, however it will likely be heard in the near future, perhaps as early as next week. Please check the New Mexico Legislature's Committee Calendar http://legis.state.nm.us/lcs/agecalendars.asp for scheduling information. Fanciers are […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/bsl-introduced-in-new-mexico-update/
| February 4, 2005
Press Releases
Presidential Purebred Pups Are A White House Tradition
From Washington's Foxhounds to Bush's "Barney," presidential purebred pups are as traditional as baseball and apple pie. Twenty-two U.S. presidents have owned purebred dogs and most shared the White House with them. While some dogs had jobs - "Millie" authored a book, "Him" and "Her" modeled for Life magazine, and "Laddie Boy" oversaw high-level […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/presidential-purebred-pups-are-a-white-house-tradition/
| August 2, 2004
Press Releases
Notice to Exhibitors of the Cabrillo and Del Sur Kennel Club
Please be advised - We have just been notified that the Cabrillo and Del Sur Kennel Club dog shows that were to take place May 15 and 16th have been canceled due to problems with the show site. The status of the independent specialties, the group show, and the other events surrounding the weekend, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/notice-to-exhibitors-of-the-cabrillo-and-del-sur-kennel-club/
| April 24, 2004
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
For ‘Winston,’ the AKC National Agility Championship Is a Full-Circle Moment
When Jeff Wells of San Antonio, Texas, came across a listing of a found, injury puppy in 2021, he never could have imagined all that he and "Winston,"...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/national-agility-championship-winston-all-american-dog/
| March 11, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Meet Terri Walker of Le Berger Bien Aime Pyrenean Shepherds
Terri Walker, of Le Berger Bien Aime (the beloved shepherd) in Tennessee, fell in love with Pyrenean Shepherds in the ’90s. She is involved in several international health initiatives on behalf of the breed, has hosted international forums, and written many breed-related articles. Terri is a long-standing member of the breed clubs in the US […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/meet-terri-walker-le-berger-bien-aime-pyrenean-shepherds/
| December 14, 2022
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Bell Peppers?
For pet owners, it can be difficult to keep track of which human foods are harmful or safe for dogs to eat. For example, can dogs eat bell peppers? In this instance, the answer is yes. Bell peppers pack a punch when it comes to nutritional value for both you and your furry friend. "They’re […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-bell-peppers/
| September 1, 2022
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Sports & Events
AKC National Agility Championship
2024 AKC National Agility Championship presented by Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter Perry, Georgia March 14-17, 2024 Congratulations to the 2024 AKC National Agility Championship and Preferred National Agility Championship winners! [caption id="attachment_187425" align="aligncenter" width="762"] ©GreatDanePhotos[/caption] AKC National Agility Champions Placing first in their height division (8", 12", 16", 20", and 24” respectively) were: […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/events/akc-national-agility-championship/
| April 28, 2022