SORT BY
![AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2003/04/AKC-President-and-CEO-Dennis-Sprung-400x267.jpg)
Press Releases
Acting AKC President And CEO – Dennis Sprung
Dennis brings years of experience and expertise to this position, having been involved in the fancy for 35 years as a breeder, exhibitor, club officer, judge and delegate, said Ronald H. Menaker, AKC Chairman of the Board. This expertise, coupled with the broad scope of his responsibilities over the last 15 years, make him most […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/acting-akc-president-and-ceo-dennis-sprung/
| November 11, 2003
Expert Advice: Government Relations
The 2013 AKC Club President’s Challenge: AKC CLSF Expands Legislative Issue Advocacy and Education
Over the past year, the AKC and the purebred dog world have been the target of unprecedented threats. The prospects of unreasonable federal regulation and legislation are very real, and we continue to face similar challenges in state houses across the country. Biased and misleading media reporting influenced by radical animal rights groups are designed […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2013-akc-club-presidents-challenge-akc-clsf-expands-legislative-issue-advocacy-education/
| December 4, 2013
Legislative Alerts
NH Alert: Commercial Kennel Bill to be Heard on Wednesday, April 4 – TAKE ACTION NOW!
Friday, March 30, 2018 After amendment and passage by the New Hampshire Senate, Senate Bill 569, which seeks to expand those considered “commercial kennels” by the state and create bond for care requirements, has been scheduled for consideration by the House Environment and Agriculture Committee on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Both the American Kennel Club […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-alert-commercial-kennel-bill-heard-wednesday-april-4-take-action-now/
| March 30, 2018
![french-bulldog-asleep-girls-lap-header](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/french-bulldog-asleep-girls-lap-header-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
15 Reasons Why French Bulldogs or “Frenchies” Are Irresistible Companions
The French Bulldog has become more and more popular over the years. But if you haven't jumped on the Frenchie bandwagon just yet, these 15 facts about the playful breed will no doubt make you a fan! 1. The French Bulldog isn’t really French. The breed actually originated in and around Nottingham, England, which was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/reasons-french-bulldogs-frenchies-irresistible-companions/
| March 29, 2018
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
The Many (Some Surprising) Uses and Benefits of Scent Work
Lisa Mallory's Doberman, Kelly, does an exterior search for birch and anise oil. We've all heard about the incredible power of a dog's nose. Search and rescue dogs locate victims trapped under feet of rubble; K-9s track down fleeing suspects; and detection dogs alert to the presence of explosives, drugs, or other materials. But […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/many-uses-benefits-scent-work/
| June 19, 2017
![belgian-malinois-laying-on-floor-by-radiator-header](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/belgian-malinois-laying-on-floor-by-radiator-header-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What to Expect When You Collect
There are many advantages to sperm collection. The ability to ship semen across the country and internationally can help promote genetic diversity within a breed. Sperm can be kept frozen for years beyond the life of a dog and used when the right female breeding opportunity comes along. Stacey Hathaway and Stephanie Parker are registered […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/what-to-expect-when-you-collect/
| March 8, 2018
![berner-vizsla-hero](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/berner-vizsla-hero-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Michel Berner of Mira Vizslas
Michel Berner, owner of Mira Vizslas, near Fairchild, Wis., moved from Milwaukee to the Eau Claire area a little more than 10 years ago. She is active regionally and nationally and has donated hundreds of hours to various Vizsla clubs, doing everything including serving as an officer and a director, judging hunt tests, editing newsletters, creating web […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-michel-berner/
| February 27, 2018
![Heartworm Awareness Month](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/siberian-husky-with-young-asian-man-header-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: News
People Living With Mental Health Challenges Often Benefit From Companion Animals
Whether it's a therapy dog visiting residents of a nursing home or a service dog assisting a disabled veteran, canine companions can vastly improve a person's quality of life. Thankfully, society is increasingly recognizing the benefits pets can provide for our mental health. But what about the function of pets for people facing mental health […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/mental-health-challenges-benefit-companion-animals/
| March 26, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Ohio Advancing Bill to Update Breeder Laws
On Wednesday, the Ohio House Government Accountability and Oversight Committee advanced a bill that makes numerous changes to the state’s laws regulating high volume dog breeders. As passed by the committee, House Bill 506, sponsored by Representative Brian Hill, is an effort to update the laws in a reasonable manner. We thank Representative Hill for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ohio-advancing-bill-update-breeder-laws/
| March 16, 2018
![Border Collie leaping over an agility pole.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/border-collie-agility-pole-jump-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: News
Survey Says: 9 Dog Agility Stats that Prove the Odds Are in Your Favor
The joy of four furry legs outstretched, flying like a superhero over a Bar Jump. The intense energy of a dog zig-zagging through a series of Weave Poles. The heart-stopping second that a dog stops at the edge of the Seesaw just before it tilts down. The exhilaration of a dog agility run simply has […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/9-dog-agility-stats-prove-odds-favor/
| March 16, 2018