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Legislative Alerts
TX Update: First Round of Dog Breeder Regulations Adopted
On Friday, December 1, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (Commission) adopted the first round of rules to implement the 2023 changes to the state’s Dog or Cat Breeders Act. These changes were needed to quickly implement rules for additional breeders who are required to comply with the law by January 1, 2024. SUMMARY […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tx-update-first-round-dog-breeder-regulations-adopted/
| December 4, 2023
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Canine Partners
Congrats to All American Dogs Invited to the 2023 AKC FastCAT Invitational!
Best of luck to these super speedy All American Dogs who have been invited to the 2023 Fast CAT Invitational to be held Tuesday, December 12 through Saturday, December 16 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center. The top five dogs in each height class are qualified to compete. LARGE Saluq's Athena CA […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congrats-american-dogs-invited-2023-akc-fastcat-invitational/
| November 29, 2023
Legislative Alerts
CA: Bakersfield Committee Meeting Considering Extensive Dog Licensing, Permits Tomorrow (11/29)
Summary: On Wednesday, November 29, the Bakersfield City Council will discuss a proposal to overhaul the city’s laws related to dog ownership, dog breeding, and kennel licensing. As currently written, the proposal would, among many other changes: Require a kennel permit and possible inspections for anyone who owns more than three dogs at least twelve […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-bakersfield-committee-meeting-considering-extensive-dog-licensing-permits-tomorrow-11-29/
| November 28, 2023
Legislative Alerts
AKC Comments on USDA APHIS’ Proposed African Swine Fever-Related Dog Import Requirements
Yesterday, the American Kennel Club (AKC) submitted a comment in support of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) proposed formalization of requirements that have been in place since August 2021 for the importation of live dogs for resale, whether through retail or wholesale channels or fee-based adoption, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-comments-usda-aphis-proposed-african-swine-fever-related-dog-import-requirements/
| November 28, 2023
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Expert Advice: Feature
Devoted to Daycare: ‘Hank’ the Shih Tzu’s Love for Dogtopia
Dogtopia daycare is great for many dogs, but Hank especially loves it. One day, he even broke free and began making his way to the day care himself!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/shih-tzu-hank-dogtopia-daycare/
| November 28, 2023
Legislative Alerts
MA Update: Comment Period Extended to December 8 for Barnstable Dog Control Regulations
The American Kennel Club (AKC) recently issued an alert that the Barnstable, Massachusetts, Department of Animal was proposing changes to its dog regulations. The town has notified AKC that the town manager has extended the deadline to submit comments to December 8. WHAT YOU CAN DO: Barnstable residents are encouraged to review the proposal and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-update-comment-period-extended-december-8-barnstable-dog-control-regulations/
| November 27, 2023
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB HONORS HEROIC CANINES WITH AKC DOGNY PAW OF COURAGE AWARD
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is honored to recognize K9 Huk of Jacksonville Sheriff's Office in Jacksonville, Florida and K9 Loki of Michigan Department of State Police, in Houghton Lake, Michigan with the American Kennel Club’s DOGNY Paw of Courage Award. The AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-heroic-canines-akc-dogny-paw-courage-award/
| November 21, 2023
Legislative Alerts
OR Update: Radical Ballot Measure Impacting Dog Owners Likely Pushed to 2026
AKC has continued to track radical animal rights activists in their push to force a ballot initiative on Oregon voters in the November 2024 general election. Known as IP 3, or “The Abuse, Neglect, and Assault Exemption Modification and Improvement Act”, the initiative would ban many dog-training practices and classify some humane dog breeding practices […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-radical-ballot-measure-impacting-dog-owners-likely-pushed-2026/
| November 21, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
Expert Tips to Help Soothe Your Dog’s Anxiety
Life can be challenging for anxious dogs. These 10 tips from the GoodDog Helpline will help you manage and treat your dog's anxiety.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/soothe-dog-anxiety/
| November 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Vitamins: A Critical, but Seldom Mentioned, Part of Your Dog’s Diet
Many of today’s conversations about our pets’ food focus on ingredients. Unfortunately, we don’t hear as much about the primary goal of an animal’s diet — providing nutrients to support growth, metabolism and repair. There are six nutrient classes — proteins, lipids (fats), carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water — and a diet cannot provide an […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/vitamins-critical-seldom-mentioned-part-dogs-diet/
| November 16, 2023