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Legislative Alerts
Florida Update: Continued Action Needed on Overreaching, Punitive Dog Breeder Bills
Continued action is needed on extremely overreaching and punitive dog breeder bills in Florida. Senate Bill 1492 and House Bill 1581 would define any unsterilized female dog over the age of six months as a “breeding female” and would require her owner to register with the state as a “breeder,” pay significant fees, and be […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/florida-update-continued-action-needed-overreaching-punitive-dog-breeder-bills/
| March 15, 2023
Press Releases
FRENCH BULLDOG KNOCKS LABRADOR RETRIEVER OUT OF NUMBER ONE SPOT, ENDING 31-YEAR STAY AT THE TOP
There’s a new top dog in town! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced this morning that the ever-popular Labrador Retriever’s record-breaking reign has ended. The playful and adaptable French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the first time. While it […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/french-bulldog-knocks-labrador-retriever-number-one-spot-ending-31-year-stay-top/
| March 15, 2023
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
French Bulldog Puppy Training Timeline: How to Train a Frenchie
Preparing to welcome a French Bulldog puppy into your home for the first time? Plan on making time for puppy-proofing, training, playtime, and other key activities. We turned to Sharon Dykes, who is an AKC Breeder of Merit with 25 years of experience, an AKC judge, and a board member of the French Bulldog Club […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/french-bulldog-puppy-training-timeline/
| September 28, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Colorado: Local Council Considering Banning Private Sales of Dogs
The Lafayette, Colorado, City Council has asked staff to draft an ordinance to ban all sales of dogs and cats in the city, except for those from shelters and rescues. The City of Lafayette already has a dog ownership limit which restricts breeders in city limits, but it is unclear if this proposal would prevent […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/colorado-local-council-considering-banning-private-sales-dogs/
| March 14, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Florida: Bills Require Owners of Intact Female Dogs to Register with Government. Oppose Today
Several extremely overreaching and punitive dog breeder bills have been filed in Florida. Senate Bill 1492 and House Bill 1581 define any unsterilized female dog over the age of 6 months as a “breeding female” and would require her owner to register with the state as a “breeder,” pay significant fees, and be inspected by […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/florida-bills-require-owners-intact-female-dogs-register-government-oppose-today/
| March 7, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Illinois: Hearings Tuesday Consider Mandatory Sterilization, Other Issues Impacting Dog Owners
On Tuesday, March 7, a number of bills are scheduled for hearings in Illinois impacting dog owners and all who breed dogs. This includes a bill establishing mandatory genetic testing and sterilization of dogs with “genetic defects”, among other issues. Illinois residents can make a valuable difference today by filling out a simple online witness […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-hearings-tuesday-consider-mandatory-sterilization-issues-impacting-dog-owners/
| March 3, 2023
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2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards were created to recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of purebred dogs on a national level. The recipients were selected by votes cast by AKC Member Clubs for nominees in each of the following categories: Conformation, Companion Events and Performance Events. The American Kennel Club […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/recipients/2022-2/
| June 15, 2022
![Best of Breed: GCH CH Lakeridge Cahal, Irish Terrier; Terrier Group judging at the 2016 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, FL.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/27134419/ANC2016-Conformation-Terrier-Group-David-0E9A3087-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Allan Unleashed: Pausing for a Count-to-Ten Moment
We dog people can be an emotional bunch. We care very deeply about our dogs and every aspect of the sport: their breeding, their health, their assessment in the show ring, and their influence on future generations. We don’t sit idly by when criticism is aimed our way, but that's where dog show etiquette comes […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/allan-unleashed-dog-show-etiquette/
| March 1, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Iowa: Ask Committee to Support Ban on Insurance Breed Discrimination Tomorrow (3/1)
Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 1), an Iowa committee is considering a bill that would prohibit homeowner’s and renter’s insurance providers from refusing or cancelling coverage or increasing premiums based solely on the breed of dog owned by the policy holder. All responsible dog owners and breeders in Iowa are encouraged to contact the House Commerce Committee […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/iowa-ask-committee-support-ban-insurance-breed-discrimination-tomorrow-3-1/
| February 28, 2023
Legislative Alerts
CT Alert: Oppose Lawyers for Animals and Request Fix on Ban of Reproduction Methods
On Wednesday, March 1, the Connecticut Joint Judiciary Committee’s public hearing agenda includes two bills that could negatively impacting dog breeders and owners. The American Kennel Club (AKC) encourages all responsible dog owners and breeders in Connecticut to contact the Joint Judiciary Committee and express your concerns with SB 1060 and HB 6714. Scroll down […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ct-alert-oppose-lawyers-animals-request-fix-ban-reproduction-methods/
| February 24, 2023