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Clubs & Delegates
State Issues June 2022
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. California – AB 1881 as introduced established a “Dog and Cat Bill of Rights”. While the bill only required that the list be posted at shelters and rescues, AKC joined many organizations in expressing significant concerns about putting […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-june-2022/
| June 28, 2022
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues June 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-june-2022/
| June 28, 2022
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AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Program
The first step in finding your perfect puppy is to find a breeder you trust and we make that easy: just look for breeders who are members of our AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. program. Breeders that participate in the AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. program pledge to uphold the program values of health, education, accountability, responsibility, and […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-bred-with-heart-program/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Health
Alopecia in Dogs: Why Is My Dog Losing Hair?
Shedding happens. It's a fact. You can always count on locks losing their grip when spring or early autumn rolls around and dogs shed their seasonal coats. Environmental factors like temperature, nutrition, and stress can also affect canine coat loss. But while some loose hair occurs routinely during a dog's hair growth cycles, thinning hair […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/alopecia-dogs-dog-losing-hair/
| June 17, 2022
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES THE RECIPIENTS OF 2022 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: James (Jim) Crowley (Conformation), Linda Mecklenburg (Companion Events) and Pluis Davern (Performance). The Awards, created by AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung in 1999, are presented […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-recipients-2022-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| June 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Things to Consider When Planning a Litter During COVID-19
Typically breeders plan their litters far in advance. However, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped our world, there are issues to consider beyond the pedigrees and the physical compatibility of sire and dam. So, what should we as breeders be thinking about before we proceed with that spring breeding? Is now the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/things-to-consider-when-planning-a-litter-during-covid-19/
| March 26, 2020
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Expert Advice: Puppy Information
What It’s Really Like to Get a Puppy During COVID-19
More people than ever before are opening their hearts and homes to puppies during the coronavirus pandemic. For those who are self-isolating, puppies provide welcome wagging tails and comforting cuddles. Plus, many puppy seekers are discovering they now have the crucial element needed to raise a good dog: time. So, is now the right time to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/what-its-like-to-get-a-puppy-during-covid-19/
| March 31, 2020
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Plasma Treatment for Fading Puppies Could Offer COVID-19 Clues
EDITOR'S NOTE: A big, blinking, red stop sign of warning: There is absolutely no connection between the COVID-19 virus and any canine coronavirus referenced in this article. Most importantly, even though dogs can get a mild respiratory form of the canine-specific coronavirus, that virus is totally unrelated to the current human pandemic. Bottom line: Your dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/puppy-plasma-treatment-could-offer-covid-19-clues/
| April 2, 2020
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Expert Advice: News
Survey Suggests Many “Pandemic Puppy” Owners Consider Rehoming, But We Can Help
When the going gets tough, the tough get dogs. That was the lesson of 2020, when global lockdowns saw dog breeders' waitlists multiply and rescues empty as everyone rushed out for a furry companion. But new findings reveal a stunning 73 percent of people who became first-time dog owners during the COVID-19 crisis have considered […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/survey-reveals-first-time-dog-owners-need-support/
| February 2, 2021
Legislative Alerts
MA Action Alert: Oppose Restrictions on Responsible Dog Ownership, Training and Breeding!
The Massachusetts Senate could soon consider a bill with negative impacts on owning, breeding, and training dogs. Massachusetts residents are strongly encouraged to use the information below to contact your State Senator TODAY and ask them to oppose Senate Bill 1322, as written. Summary: The Massachusetts Senate is being strongly encouraged to favorably pass SB […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-action-alert-oppose-restrictions-responsible-dog-ownership-training-breeding/
| June 10, 2022