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Legislative Alerts
Washington Co., TN – Commission Votes on Dog Tethering Resolution Monday, 5/22/23
The Washington County Commission is scheduled to vote Monday on a resolution to establish guidelines for tethering dogs within unincorporated areas of the county. The commission meets May 22, 2023, at 6:00pm, in the Justice Center, Jonesborough, TN. Call 423-913-8521 between 8:00am and 4:30pm for current meeting date, time, and location information. Click here to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/washington-co-tn-commission-votes-dog-tethering-resolution-monday-5-22-23/
| May 19, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Everything You Need to Know About Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is a potentially fatal tick-borne disease, but if caught early is usually curable. Know the signs!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-in-dogs-what-to-know/
| May 18, 2023
Legislative Alerts
CT Update: Bills Impacting Dog Owners Favorably Amended and Progressing
Both the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Connecticut Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners (CFDRDO) extend our deep appreciation to dog owners who submitted public hearing comments this year. We are grateful to Representative Doug Dubitsky for his leadership and pleased to provide the following update: SUPPORT KENNELS AND DOMESTIC DOG LAWS: […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ct-update-bills-impacting-dog-owners-favorably-amended-progressing/
| May 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
What Are Dog Dewclaws?
Dogs have an extra nail near their paws on their front legs, called dewclaws. Dewclaws can help dogs accomplish a variety of tasks, but what are they for?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/what-are-dog-dewclaws/
| May 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
What You Need To Know About Dog Bronchitis
Acute or chronic dog bronchitis, an inflammation of the bronchi, causes coughing. Learn to recognize the signs and how to treat the illness.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-bronchitis/
| May 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
‘Chick’ the Bulldog Is a Dog Sports Triple Threat
You might be fooled by Chick's short and stocky frame, but Chick the Bulldog excels in many sports, including Fast CAT, Diving Dogs, and Rally.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/chick-the-bulldog-fastest-dogs-usa/
| May 16, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Carolina Dog ‘Bones’ Sets Speed Records and Encourages Breed Preservation
You may not have heard of the Carolina Dog, but that doesn't mean you can count them out of dog sports like Fast CAT. Bones, a Carolina Dog, is participating in AKC Fastest Dogs USA on his second birthday, showing just how fast he is.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/carolina-dog-bones-fastest-dog-usa/
| May 15, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Delaware Update on Barking Dog, Cruelty Reporting Bills
This week, the Delaware General Assembly continued to advance legislation seeking to regulate barking dogs and provide immunity for animal cruelty reporting. Below is the latest information, as well as action you can take today on these bills: House Bill 124 – Regulating Barking Dogs House Bill 124 would prohibit dogs from barking continuously for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/delaware-update-barking-dog-cruelty-reporting-bills/
| May 12, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Breaking: Supreme Court Upholds Calif. Pork Import Rules, Could Set Precedent for Dogs
This morning, the United States Supreme Court affirmed a decision of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals that upheld California’s 2018 voter initiative that imposed minimum space requirements for the confinement of breeding pigs that produce uncooked products to sell in the state. In the underlying case, National Pork Producers Council v. Ross, the petitioners, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/breaking-supreme-court-upholds-calif-pork-import-rules-set-precedent-dogs/
| May 11, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Texas Dog Owners: Urge Governor Abbott to Protect the Future of Purebred Dogs and Veto SB 876
Today, the Texas House of Representatives passed SB 876. The bill will now go to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk. The bill will require anyone that both owns 5 or more intact females and is engaged in the business of breeding those dogs for sale to secure a state license. It is vitally important that Governor […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-dog-owners-urge-governor-abbott-protect-future-purebred-dogs-veto-sb-876/
| May 11, 2023