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Canine Partners
Once Terrified of Water, Snickers is Now Dock Diving Champ
Photo by Bethany Howell / Dogs in Motion Photography Snickers, formally known as The Joke’s On You AX AXJ OF DS AM, was a sad-looking young dog when Joan Kossaras of Phoenix, AZ, found her in the animal shelter and gave her a home. Snickers turned out to be super smart and active and loved […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/once-terrified-of-water-snickers-is-now-dock-diving-champ/
| March 8, 2016
Chairman's Reports
February 2008 Chairman’s Report
In an effort to help the puppy-buying public find responsible breeders of AKC registered puppies, the Board has approved a program whereby clubs can easily and proactively promote the AKC brand, AKC registration and AKC breeder referral through local classified advertising. This initiative which we have dubbed, "Demand AKC Papers" asks clubs to place classified […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2008-02/
| February 8, 2008
Products & Services
Parent Club Events
AKC Parent Club Performance Events Breed specific performance events administered by Parent Clubs that test the skills need to maintain and enhance the breed's historical function. Belgian Sheepdog Drafting - Belgian Sheepdogs are able to earn drafting titles in Bernese Mountain Dog events - effective June 1, 2012 PBGV Hunt Test effective March 1, […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/title-recognition-program/parent-club-events/
| December 19, 2014
Canine Partners
Family Dog Thought to Be Dead, Heading Back Home
Zeus is a Rottweiler-mix who was staying with a family friend in North Carolina while his military family was stationed in Korea. But the friend called the family to tell them the dog had passed away. It came as a huge surprise when they got a call this week from a good samaritan who found Zeus and […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/family-dog-thought-to-be-dead-heading-back-home/
| July 21, 2015
Canine Partners
More Sports for All Dogs: Drafting & Carting
Another Sport for All Dogs: Drafting and Carting Drafting and carting are sports that are open to all breeds of dogs, including mixed-breeds, by several national breed clubs. Pulling carts to help transport items was a task that many dogs were – and still are – trained to do to help around farms. Dogs like to […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/more-sports-for-all-dogs-drafting-carting/
| April 24, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Justice Served: Moreauville, LA, Vicious Dog Ordinance Repealed!
Yesterday, officials with the Village of Moreauville, Louisiana, repealed their recently-enacted vicious breed ban. The law had classified Rottweilers and “pit bulls” as vicious, and required owners to surrender their dogs to local authorities for “disposition” or to move their dogs outside of the town. Further, officials had previously approved the use of tranquilizer rifles […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/moreauville-2014-dec/
| December 2, 2014
Legislative Alerts
Moreauville, LA Update: BSL Emergency Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for Monday, Dec. 1
The Village of Moreauville will hold a public meeting Monday, December 1, 2014, to further discuss its recently-adopted draconian vicious dog ordinance. It is vital that all concerned dog owners contact Moreauville officials and express strong opposition to this drastic, unjust, and unnecessary ordinance. RECAP: Last month, the Moreauville Board of Aldermen passed a breed-specific […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/moreauville-2014-nov/
| November 27, 2014
Legislative Alerts
Louisiana Alert: Impoundment and Euthanasia of Banned Breeds to Begin in Moreauville
Last month, the Board of Aldermen of Moreauville, Louisiana, a village of approximately 1,000 residents in Avoyelles Parish, passed a draconian breed-specific vicious dog law that bans the ownership of "pit bulls" and Rottweilers. No exceptions are provided to the ordinance, including for service, therapy, or emotional support dogs. Little public notice was provided when […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisiana-2014-nov/
| November 25, 2014
Legislative Alerts
Louisiana Parish Seeks Breed-Specific Law
A panel of volunteers appointed by the Point Coupee Police Jury has recommended breed-specific changes to the Parish’s animal control ordinance, which it will consider at its meeting on May 25. The American Kennel Club strongly opposes breed-specific legislation, and encourages all Point Coupee residents to contact the members of the Parish’s Police Jury listed […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisiana-parish-seeks-breed-specific-law/
| May 12, 2010
Legislative Alerts
New York City Housing Authority to Ban Breeds and Dogs Over 25 lbs!!!
Beginning Friday, May 1, any dog weighing over 25 pounds, including Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers and "pit bulls", among many others, will be prohibited in housing controlled by the New York City Housing Authority. The American Kennel Club has sent a letter to the Housing Authority, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and the New York City Council opposing […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-city-housing-authority-to-ban-breeds-and-dogs-over-25-lbs/
| April 30, 2009