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Legislative Alerts
MA Alert: Bill Expanding Dog Breeder Regulations Passed SenateCalls to House Members Needed!
Yesterday, Massachusetts Senate Bill 2370, the “Act Relative to Protecting Puppies and Kittens” (previously Senate Bill 1103), was passed by the Massachusetts Senate. The bill will now be sent to the Massachusetts House for its consideration. AKC has several concerns with the bill including: New amendments– including expanded restrictions on dog breeders—to a measure that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-dog-breeder-regulations-passed-senate/
| June 29, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Agility Grand Champion – Recognizing A Lifetime Of Excellence
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce a title designed to celebrate the lifetime achievement of dogs that excel across all AKC agility classes – the Agility Grand Champion (AGCH). To earn the AGCH title, the following number of qualifying scores must be earned: Master Standard & Master Jumper with Weaves – 100 qualifying […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/agility-grand-champion/
| June 29, 2016
![Vizsla standing in a field at sunrise.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/12144931/Vizsla-standing-in-a-field-at-sunrise-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
7 Things You Didn’t Know About The Vizsla
Vizslas have a long history as the most prized possession of aristocrats in Hungary. Here are seven things you may not know about these regal canines.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-vizsla/
| June 28, 2016
Press Releases
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days Returns For Its 14th Year: Host an Event!
New York – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is gearing up for the 14th annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days (AKC RDO Days) this summer and fall when hundreds of clubs and dog organizations around the country will host free events to educate the public about the responsibilities and unlimited joys of dog ownership. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-responsible-dog-ownership-days-returns-for-its-14th-year-host-an-event/
| June 27, 2016
Canine Partners
This Fast CAT is a Dog!
Photo by Smooth Shots by Bill Koda Dane Lincoln Mo Rausch CA BCAT RATM CGC is the first All-American Dog to earn the new AKC Fast CAT title in the sport of Coursing Ability, on May 14, 2016, at the Blue Grass Coursing Club test in Radcliff, KY. Koda is also tied for first place […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/this-fast-cat-is-a-dog/
| June 27, 2016
Canine Partners
Bella Cheers Everyone from Soldiers to Kindergarteners as Therapy Dog
Maine resident Deanna Wade served as a Hospice volunteer and shelter manager and noticed that residents always perked up when pets came to visit. This was especially true for people who once had pets and could no longer have them because of health or age issues. One time, Deanna and her husband, Laurence, had baby […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/bella-cheers-everyone-from-soldiers-to-kindergarteners-as-therapy-dog/
| June 24, 2016
![service dog](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/service-dog-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Government Relations
Delaware Senate Set to Consider Making Golden Retriever the State Dog
By Jessica Acito, AKC Government Relations The Delaware House of Representatives has unanimously approved a bill to make the Golden Retriever Delaware’s state dog. Eleven states currently have official state dog breeds, often recognizing those that are indigenous to a state. Pending approval by the Delaware Senate, the Golden Retriever will join the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/delaware-state-dog-golden/
| June 20, 2016
![Retriever Golden Service Dog](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Retriever_Golden_Service_Dog_-400x267.jpg)
Clubs & Delegates
Delaware Senate Set to Consider Making Golden Retriever the State Dog
By Jessica Acito, AKC Government Relations The Delaware House of Representatives has unanimously approved a bill to make the Golden Retriever Delaware’s state dog. Eleven states currently have official state dog breeds, often recognizing those that are indigenous to a state. Pending approval by the Delaware Senate, the Golden Retriever will join the ranks of […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/delaware-senate-set-consider-making-golden-retriever-state-dog/
| June 20, 2016
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Clubs & Delegates
AKC Honors NJ Senate President Steve Sweeney with the AKC Legislator of the Year Award
The American Kennel Club (AKC) honored New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney with the AKC Legislator of the Year award in recognition of his strong advocacy for responsible dog ownership. Sheila Goffe, AKC Vice President, Government Relations; Jeffrey Ball, President of the New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs; and representatives of area AKC dog […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/akc-honors-nj-senate-president-steve-sweeney-akc-legislator-year-award/
| June 17, 2016
![Senator Sweeney AKC Legislator of the Year](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Senator-Sweeney-AKC-Legislator-of-the-Year-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Government Relations
AKC Honors NJ Senate President Steve Sweeney with the AKC Legislator of the Year Award
The American Kennel Club (AKC) honored New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney with the AKC Legislator of the Year award in recognition of his strong advocacy for responsible dog ownership. Sheila Goffe, AKC Vice President, Government Relations; Jeffrey Ball, President of the New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs; and representatives of area AKC dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/nj-senator-sweeney-akc-legislator-of-the-year/
| June 17, 2016