Griff THDD CGC owned by Karen Scott of Versailles, KY Originally, Griff’s future was set to compete in agility. However, early in his puppyhood, Griff showed symptoms of shoulder trouble in his right leg. After learning that agility was out of question for Griff, a new job was needed for his future. “Work as a […]

A radical nationwide campaign continues to seek government-sanctioned restrictions on retails sales of pets. The latest threat emerges from the California State Legislature.

If you own intact female dogs, you could be regulated as a 'commercial' dog breeder under a bill that is advancing in Tennessee.

Amendments that would insert 'commercial dog breeder' regulations into two bills are again on committee agendas for Tuesday (3/28) and Wednesday (3/29).

The American Kennel Club (AKC) is proud to support Senate Bill 1002, and encourages all Connecticut residents to contact the members of the Joint Government Administration and Elections Committee and express support of Senate Bill 1002.

The American Kennel Club has been advised that Senate Bill 283 will be amended to include "commercial dog breeder regulations". We understand the amendment will be proposed for approval by the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee on Tuesday, March 14, at 1:30 p.m.

The American Kennel Club has been advised that House Bill 120 has been amended to include "commercial dog breeder regulations". The amended bill is scheduled to be voted on by the House Consumer and Human Resources Committee tomorrow, March 1, 2017, at 10:30 a.m.

The Pennsylvania Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Wednesday (February 8) that would make several changes to the commonwealth's consumer protection laws. The AKC believes that many of the changes in the bill as introduced are positive and would protect the rights of the seller and provide […]

Ally RAE CGC owned by Viki Smartt of Knoxville, TN In 2010, a friend of Viki’s spotted an addict trying to sell a young puppy on a street corner and immediately knew he had to help. The friend offered the man $4 as that was all he had in his wallet at the time. It […]

Piper Sue CD BN RAE owned by Gene Rhamey of San Antonio, TX At 10 weeks of age, rescue puppy Piper was desperately in need of a home so Gene adopted her. “Who could resist those blue eyes? She fit right in and learned many of her skills from big ‘sister,’ Lily,” Gene said. “Piper […]