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Legislative Alerts
US Congress: AR Groups Are Making Year End Push on Arbitrary One-Size-Fits-All Breeder Regulation – Contact Your Members of US Congress and Senate Today
Anti-breeder and animal rights groups are making a year-end push on Capitol Hill to advance arbitrary and harmful federal breeder regulations (H.R. 2840 /S. 1385) called the “Puppy Protection Act”. This bill would mandate arbitrary new requirements for certain hobby and professional dog breeders, and continues to gain support Congress. We urge all responsible dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/us-congress-ar-groups-making-year-end-push-arbitrary-one-size-fits-breeder-regulation-contact-members-us-congress-senate-today/
| December 9, 2022
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Previously Aired Webinars: 2022
Below you will find recording links and resources for webinars that aired in 2022. Once you click the recording link, you will be asked to enter your name and email address in order to access the recording. Webinar Topic Recording Link Resources AKC DDTF Webinar Series: 6-9 Month Puppies, Getting Started Right for Detection Work […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-education-webinar-series/previously-aired-webinars-2022/
| November 30, 2021
Press Releases
AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN TO AIR ON ABC JANUARY 1st
The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin® will air as a three-hour special on the ABC television network on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at 2 p.m. ET. The show features thousands of dogs from around the country and the world competing for the coveted title of America’s National Champion. Hosting the broadcast are AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-dog-show-presented-royal-canin-air-abc-january-1st/
| December 1, 2022
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB 2022 BREEDER OF THE YEAR GROUP HONOREES ANNOUNCED
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2022 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “It is our pleasure to honor these knowledgeable and respected breeders,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “The individuals have made significant contributions […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-2022-breeder-year-group-honorees-announced/
| November 28, 2022
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues November 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-november-2022-2/
| November 21, 2022
Legislative Alerts
Kansas: Wichita Animal Services Advisory Board to Discuss Mandatory Spay/Neuter on 11/16
The Wichita Animal Services Advisory Board will meet this week on Wednesday, November 16 at 4:00pm to discuss a potential mandatory spay and neuter ordinance. The board will need to develop an ordinance and approve it before it will receive further consideration. Once the board approves an ordinance it may require approval from the Wichita […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/kansas-wichita-animal-services-advisory-board-discuss-mandatory-spay-neuter-11-16/
| November 14, 2022
Legislative Alerts
Texas: San Marcos Considers Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Pet Store Ban
Last week, the San Marcos City Council gave initial unanimous support of an ordinance that will mandate spay/neuter for all dogs following a first offense of the city’s at large dog ordinance. Additionally, this ordinance will prohibit the sale of dogs at pet stores sourced from dog breeders. There will be one more reading of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-san-marcos-considers-mandatory-spay-neuter-pet-store-ban/
| November 10, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What Makes the Merle in Dog Coats? The Science Behind the Pattern
Merle in dogs is one of the most intriguing coat patterns in the dog world, both in its appearance and its genetics. Also known as dapple, merle is characterized by irregular blotches of fur set on a lighter background of the same pigment, such as solid black on gray (called blue merle) or solid brown […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/merle-in-dogs/
| November 1, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
How to Know If Your Dog Is Ready to Breed
Chances are, eons ago, one of your parents sat you down, all strained smiles and adult awkwardness, and had that “birds and bees” talk. But did anyone ever have that same conversation with you about your dog? If you’ve decided to get into casual breeding, you need to know how to tell if your bitch […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dog-is-ready-to-breed/
| November 1, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Bloat (or GDV) in Dogs: What Is it and How Is it Treated?
If you believe your dog is suffering from symptoms of bloat, call your vet or emergency vet immediately. I hate this disease. When I first started as a vet, we gave a dog with bloat a 50-50 chance if he could walk into the hospital. Many were too weak and had to be carried in. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/bloat-in-dogs/
| September 21, 2021