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![Stakes Terrier Group First and Stakes Best of Breed: CH Lamz Really Really Ridiculously Good Looking (Zoolander), Bedlington Terrier; National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes at the 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, Orlando, FL.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018-Puppy-Stakes-Best-in-Stakes-AKC_9087.low_-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Judgment Day: How Does Someone Become a Dog Show Judge?
There are two kinds of pointers at dog shows. The first type is the Pointer, an elegant dog with a dished face, tail shaped like a bee stinger, and the hard-wired instinct to signal the location of camouflaged birds with the slow-motion lift of a front paw. The other pointers, by contrast, are found in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/becoming-a-dog-show-judge/
| January 6, 2022
Sports & Events
Careers in Dogs
Introduction Dear Student: This resource guide -- -- was created especially for you. Making a career choice that you will be happy with is not easy. There are many things to consider before you can really make the right choice for yourself. Of course there are practical matters, such as educational requirements, that should influence […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/careers-in-dogs/
| October 26, 2017
![Best in Show: GCHP CH Pinnacle Kentucky Bourbon (Bourbon), Whippet, handled by Cheslie Pickett Smithey; 2020 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, Orlando, FL.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2020_ANC_BIS-400x267.jpg)
Sports & Events
Paula Sample-2021 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
2021 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL December 18 & 19, 2021 All Sporting, Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting Breeds and Junior Showmanship Competition will be Judged on Saturday All Working, Terrier, Herding Breeds, Miscellaneous and Best in Show will be Judged on Sunday The 2021 event will showcase the top canine […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/paula-2021-sample-anc/
| September 6, 2022
![Best in Stakes, Sporting Group First, Best of Breed, and PUP912- -B-1: Ashwood She's Like The Wind (Windy), Irish Setter; 2021 AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, Orlando, FL.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/18134153/121721ty-221-400x267.jpg)
Sports & Events
Paula Sample-2021 AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes
The AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes is held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL Friday, December 17, 2021 The AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes is a competition created especially for purebred dogs aged 6-18 months (Puppies 6-12 months/ […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/paula-2021-sample-puppy-junior-stakes/
| September 6, 2022
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Launches New Program Promoting Breeder Education and Health Checks
The American Kennel Club will help breeders be more successful with the start of a new program that makes available on-line educational materials and marketing support for participants. AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T stands for Health, Education, Accountability, Responsibility, and Tradition. Preparing breeders to produce healthy, excellent examples of their breeds is the program’s goal. The […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/program-promoting-breeder-education/
| August 20, 2015
Legislative Alerts
U.S. Congress: Impact of 2023 Omnibus Appropriations on Dog Policy and Care
On Tuesday, Congressional lawmakers released the final version of a must-pass $1.7 trillion fiscal year 2023 federal spending bill that provides funding for the U.S. Government. The agreement between House and Senate appropriators contains spending for several key areas impacting dogs. It also includes report language impacting canine policy, including legislative proposals AKC has tracked […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/u-s-congress-impact-2023-omnibus-appropriations-dog-policy-care/
| December 22, 2022
Legislative Alerts
Washington, DC: District Council Considering Proposal Impacting Dog Owners on 12/20
On December 20, the Council of the District of Columbia are expected to consider final passage of amendments to the District’s Animal Care and Control Act. Among other provisions, B24-0560 addresses the issue of animals that are seized and the costs of their care during impoundment (Bond for Care). Additionally, this proposal contains language that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/washington-dc-district-council-considering-proposal-impacting-dog-owners-12-20/
| December 15, 2022
Legislative Alerts
New York: Bill Limiting Pet Choice, Breed Rescue on Governor’s Desk – Call Today!
A bill is pending on the New York governor’s desk that, if signed, will prohibit retail pet stores from selling any dogs or cats. Instead, they would only be allowed to “showcase” animals available for adoption from a shelter, rescue, or adoption agency that has no affiliation with breeders. New York residents are strongly encouraged […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-bill-limiting-pet-choice-breed-rescue-governors-desk-call-today/
| December 14, 2022
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Clubs & Delegates
Government Relations
The AKC Government Relations Department (GR) is dedicated to protecting the rights of all dog owners, promoting responsible dog ownership and ensuring that laws governing dog ownership and breeding are reasonable, enforceable and non-discriminatory. The Government Relations department leads the AKC’s legislative efforts and identifies its goals as “working to protect the rights of all […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/
| October 26, 2017
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues December 2022
Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in US Territories The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can’t help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or introduced […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/local-issues-december-2022/
| December 12, 2022