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Press Releases
AKC Introduces Online Record Keeping
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that Online Record Keeping, a new service for breeders of AKC® registered litters and dogs, is now available. Any breeder with a My AKC account now has access to this free service, which provides a centralized area to manage and maintain dog and litter records online. "We […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-introduces-online-record-keeping/
| June 5, 2007
Chairman's Reports
May 2007 Chairman’s Report
Since February we have been waging a legislative battle against California Assembly Bill 1634 which would require mandatory spaying/neutering for all dogs over 4 months of age unless the owner qualifies for and purchases an intact dog permit through the local authorities. This would mean that those wishing to keep their dogs intact would be […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2007-05/
| May 8, 2007
Press Releases
Anticipated Release of ‘Firehouse Dog’ Prompts AKC to Send Message to Potential Dog Owners
Dog Experts Say Researching Breeds and Finding a Responsible Breeder Puts Your Pet in a Leading Role in Your Family New York, NY — In anticipation of the April 4, 2007 release of the family comedy Firehouse Dog, the American Kennel Club® reminds moviegoers about the importance of making careful, educated decisions when considering adding […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/anticipated-release-of-the-movie-firehouse-dog-prompts-akc-to-remind-p/
| April 2, 2007
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Strengthens Breeder Inspections Protocol
AKC Compliance Department Lowers Litter Threshold; Rewards Good Breeders In keeping with its mission of upholding the integrity of the registry and protecting the welfare of purebred dogs, the American Kennel Club® has announced a new protocol for its inspections program. Inspections of breeders who register with AKC focus on monitoring and enforcing accurate […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-strengthens-breeder-inspections-protocol/
| March 21, 2007
Press Releases
Highlights from the March 2007 Delegates Meeting
New York, NY - Highlights from the March 13, 2007 meeting of the AKC Delegates are as follows: At the re-convened Board Meeting held after the Delegate Meeting, Ronald H. Menaker was re-elected Chairman and David C. Merriam Vice-Chairman of the AKC Board of Directors. The Delegates elected Dr. Patricia Haines, Mrs. Patti Strand, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/highlights-from-the-march-2007-delegates-meeting/
| March 16, 2007
Legislative Alerts
Mandator Spay/Neuter Bill In New Mexico Dies
Representative Gutierrez’s office has confirmed that HB 1106, the Pet Owner Responsibility Act will not move forward this session. Congratulations to the fanciers and concerned dog owners who took the time to educate their legislators about this important issue. New Mexico Bill to Make Spay and Neuter Mandatory [Wednesday, February 14, 2007 New Mexico […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/mandator-spay-neuter-bill-in-new-mexico-dies/
| March 9, 2007
Press Releases
AKC Publications Garner 11 Nominations In Dog Writers Association Of America Writing Competition
New York, NY - The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that its publications and individual work appearing in its pages received 11 nominations from the Dog Writers Association of America as part of its 2006 writing competition. For the first time ever, AKC Family Dog received a nomination in the Best All-Breed Magazine […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-publications-garner-11-nominations-in-dog-writers-association-of-a/
| January 24, 2007
Press Releases
American Kennel Club And Walt Disney Home Entertainment Team Up Again With ‘Air Buddies’
-- Disney DVD Will Include Insert with Breed Information -- New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® and Walt Disney Home Entertainment announced today that they are joining together on another initiative to help inform viewers about the joys and responsibilities of owning a dog. Air Buddies, an all-new movie now on Disney DVD, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-walt-disney-home-entertainment-team-up-again/
| January 3, 2007
Legislative Alerts
URGENT – Vote and Preserve Your Rights to Own and Breed Purebred Dogs
The AKC Canine Legislation Department reminds all fanciers and concerned dog owners to go to the polls tomorrow to make your voices heard. This years election is expected to be close at the federal level, but it is important to remember the impact of voting for your state and local leaders too, as these officials […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-vote-and-preserve-your-rights-to-own-and-breed-purebred-dogs/
| November 6, 2006
Press Releases
Online Breeder Classifieds to List Full Litter-Registered Puppies
- Latest Enhancement for Core Constituents - New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® announced today that litters registered with the AKC® using the Full Litter Registration process can now be listed in the Online Breeder Classifieds (OBC). Full Litter Registration allows a breeder to register the litter and each puppy individually […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/online-breeder-classifieds-to-list-full-litter-registered-puppies/
| October 4, 2006