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Legislative Alerts
Texas Update: Governor Takes Action on Three Dog-Related Bills
This week, Texas Governor Abbot took action on three additional bills of interest to AKC: House Bill 2063- Informed Consent for Kennel Facilities Status: Filed into law without the Governor’s Signature, effective date September 1, 2023 HB 2063 requires kennel facility operators (those who are providing boarding services for breeding, sheltering, training, hunting, “or similar […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-update-governor-takes-action-three-dog-related-bills/
| June 23, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Pennsylvania Update: Bill Updating License Fees and Other Dog Law Changes Continues to Advance
Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill 746 that removes the difference in license fees for intact and sterilized dogs and makes other changes to licensing for dog owners, kennels, and rescues, as well as other changes to the Commonwealth’s Dog Law In addition, the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee this week reviewed […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/pennsylvania-update-bill-updating-license-fees-dog-law-changes-continues-advance/
| June 23, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
AKC Fastest Dogs USA Competitor Rose Gets Owner Hooked on Dog Sports
Fastest Dogs USA showcases dogs that can go fast, but Rose the Australian Cattle Dog is one to watch, topping out at over 32 miles per hour!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-fastest-dogs-usa-rose/
| June 22, 2023
Press Releases
AKC GOODDOG HELPLINE CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is proud to announce that this year marks AKC GoodDog Helpline’s 10th anniversary. Created with responsible ownership in mind, AKC GoodDog Helpline is a live telephone service that offers individualized training advice for all owners and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-gooddog-helpline-celebrates-10th-anniversary/
| June 22, 2023
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Canine Partners
Congrats to All American Dogs who took honors at the 2023 AKC National Rally Championship!
These All American Dogs turned in great performances at the 2023 AKC Rally National Championship in Wilmington, Ohio, June 16 - 17. If you missed seeing these exciting events, you can watch reruns on demand at any time by going to 2023 Rally National Championship at AKC TV on any device. MASTERS 2nd Place: Northbound Flew The Coop […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congrats-american-dogs-took-honors-2023-akc-national-rally-championship/
| June 21, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Kennel Emergency & Disaster Planning – Keeping Your Dogs & Facility Safe
Once again, April showers have brought May and June flowers along with severe weather across the United States. All over the weather channels and news stations, I am seeing very vivid reminders of severe weather and natural disasters that have unfortunately damaged millions of dollars’ worth of property and taken far too many lives. What […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/kennel-emergency-disaster-planning-keeping-dogs-facility-safe-2/
| June 20, 2023
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Sports & Events
AKC Meet the Breeds at the Great American Dog Show
https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-meet-the-breeds-great-american-dog-show/
| June 20, 2023
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AWARDS CANINE HEROES WITH 2023 AKC DOG-NY PAW OF COURAGE(SM)
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is honored to recognize K9 Ivanka of NWI K9 Search & Recovery in Munster, Indiana, and K9 Barrett of the Montville Connecticut Police Department with the American Kennel Club’s 2023 DOG-NY Paw of Courage Award. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-awards-canine-heroes-2023-akc-dog-ny-paw-couragesm/
| June 20, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Florida Update: Positive Dog Bills Are Signed into Law
Dog Breed Discrimination Ends The American Kennel Club Government Relations team (AKC GR) is pleased to report that, effective October 1, 2023, all remaining local ordinances in Florida that discriminate against dogs based on breed, weight, or size are overturned. Senate Bill 942, supported by AKC, removes an exemption from state law that allowed certain […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/florida-update-positive-dog-bills-signed-law/
| June 20, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Highlighting LGBTQIA+ Members of the Dog World
LGBTQIA+ dog owners have always been part of AKC dog sports. For some, the dog world has been a supportive haven, while for others, it has been more challenging.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/highlighting-lgbtqia-community/
| June 19, 2023