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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Cherries?
Many fruits are tasty and healthy snacks for dogs, but not all fruits are safe. When it comes to cherries, there are some dangers you should be aware of.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-have-cherries/
| July 2, 2021
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Clubs & Delegates
AKC Hosts Florida Lawmakers at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship
Florida legislators met beautiful dogs, chatted with dedicated dog owners, and shared the excitement of the 2015 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship this month in Orlando, Florida. U.S. Congressman Alan Grayson (FL-9) and Orange County Commissioners S. Scott Boyd and Pete Clarke were among the lawmakers who visited the event on Dec. 13-14.Congressman Grayson and Dr. Dena Minning got […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/akc-hosts-florida-lawmakers-akc-eukanuba-national-championship/
| December 18, 2015
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Clubs & Delegates
Substantial Reduction in the Number of Abandoned Dogs Entering SHelters
Dog lovers all over the US have reason to celebrate news from the NAIA, which reported recently that the number of dogs entering US shelters has dropped significantly over the past few decades to new lows. Digging deeper into the matter, NAIA also learned that only about three percent of dogs in our country’s shelters are purebreds. NAIA’s […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/substantial-reduction-number-abandoned-dogs-entering-shelters/
| July 17, 2015
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Clubs & Delegates
This Puppy May Change New York State Law
Bari looks like an ordinary dog, a happy bundle of light cream-colored curls and tail wags, but don’t let that fool you. This 22-month-old is a political powerhouse. He’s the inspiration that led New York to choose the service- and working dog as the state’s first canine mascot. Bari is the beloved pet of Assemblyman Matthew […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/puppy-may-change-new-york-state-law/
| June 24, 2015
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Clubs & Delegates
AKC Celebrates 5th Annual “Canines at the Capitol” Event at NC Legislature
North Carolina legislators and staff were thrilled to once again welcome the American Kennel Club to the state capitol for the annual AKC Canines at the Capitol event. The AKC invited them to “come hug a dog on your lunch break” and they did just that – posing for pictures with the dogs and cheering […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/akc-celebrates-5th-annual-canines-capitol-event-nc-legislature/
| May 12, 2016
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Clubs & Delegates
Foreign Rescue Dogs Breed Health Concerns, Undermine Adoptions
This article was originally published on Foxnews.com While the zika virus poses worrisome human health concerns, another potential health problem is brewing that threatens both humans and domesticated animals --the importing of foreign dogs for adoption. Many people are unaware that the U.S. has become something of a favored nation for countries looking to export their […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/foreign-rescue-dogs-health-concerns/
| August 30, 2016
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Clubs & Delegates
New AKC Position Statement Re-Emphasizes Support for Purebred Dog Breeding
For over 130 years, the American Kennel Club has been dedicated to protecting and promoting the health and well-being of dogs. This is reflected in AKC events, public education initiatives, inspections, and many programs that celebrate and encourage responsible dog breeding and the preservation of purebred dogs. At its April meeting, the AKC Board of […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/new-akc-position-statement-re-emphasizes-support-purebred-dog-breeding/
| April 21, 2016
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Clubs & Delegates
2015 Legislative Issues/Trends: Legislative Findings That are Inaccurate & Disparaging
Numerous state and local measures have included nearly identical legislative findings that are inaccurate, offensive to breeders, and directly reference “HSUS puppy mill estimates.” Such findings are designed to limit debate from the start, undermine alternative sources of information and put opponents on the defensive. While legislative findings are not actual laws, inaccurate, pejorative or […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/2015-legislative-issues-trends-legislative-findings-inaccurate-disparaging/
| January 8, 2016
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Clubs & Delegates
2015 Legislative Issues and Trends: Retail Pet Sales Bans Can Hurt Breeders And The Public
A major push for extreme anti-breeder groups seen in dozens of communities throughout the country is for local bills to ban the sale of pets at retail pet stores in that community and require pet stores to sell only “shelter or rescue pets.” On the face of it, this sounds like something that AKC and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/2015-legislative-issues-trends-retail-pet-sales-bans-can-hurt-breeders-public/
| January 6, 2016
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Clubs & Delegates
The Working Dog is Named New York’s Official State Dog
New York’s four-legged finest are now officially representing the state. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that names the “working dog” as the official New York state dog. All breeds trained to provide a service are celebrated in this law, from the German Shepherd Dog that stands guard at Grand Central to the Belgian Malinois […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/working-dog-named-new-yorks-official-state-dog/
| December 28, 2015