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Legislative Alerts
NM Committee to Consider Prohibiting BSL TOMORROW (January 31)
AKC Government Relations has just learned that New Mexico House Bill 63, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from enacting breed-specific regulations, is scheduled to be considered by the House Health, Government and Indian Affairs Committee tomorrow, Thursday, January 31. New Mexico residents are strongly encouraged to contact the members of the committee, as well […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nm-committee-to-consider-prohibiting-bsl-tomorrow-january-31/
| January 30, 2013
Legislative Alerts
Reminder: MD Hearing to Reverse BSL Ruling TOMORROW 1/30
The Maryland House Judiciary Committee is considering a measure tomorrow that would seek to overturn a Maryland Court of Appeals ruling issued in early 2012 that said all "pit bulls" are inherently dangerous. Maryland residents are encouraged to contact the members of the House Judiciary Committee and ask them to support House Bill 78. An […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/reminder-md-hearing-to-reverse-bsl-ruling-tomorrow-1-30/
| January 29, 2013
Press Releases
Bebout Award Presented to Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners
New York, NY - The Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners (MassFed) has been presented the Walter Bebout Memorial Award for Leadership in Canine Legislation for 2012 by the American Kennel Club® (AKC®). Named for the late Director of the AKC Government Relations Department, the "Bebout Award" recognizes federations and dog owner/breeder […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/bebout-award-presented-to-massachusetts-federation-of-dog-clubs-and-re/
| January 29, 2013
Legislative Alerts
Proposal Seeks to Permit Breed-Specific Massachusetts Laws
The Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners (MassFed) has learned that State Senator Michael Rush has filed Senate Docket 1247 in the Massachusetts Senate. The proposal would allow cities and towns to enact breed-specific legislation. The American Kennel Club (AKC) joins with the Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/proposal-seeks-to-permit-breed-specific-massachusetts-laws/
| January 23, 2013
Legislative Alerts
PA House to Consider Problematic Animal Seizure Bill
In the very near future, the Pennsylvania House is expected to consider House Bill 82 - a bill that would be detrimental to the rights of animal owners. This bill, which is identical to a bill introduced in the General Assembly in 2012, could force owners to relinquish their animals when they are accused of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/pa-house-to-consider-problematic-animal-seizure-bill/
| January 21, 2013
Chairman's Reports
January 2013 Chairman’s Report
-- A Commitment to Serving Our Customers -- Shortly after the end of World War II, a family purchased a dog and registered it with the American Kennel Club in their daughter’s name. That registration decision was certainly a nice way of saying to their daughter, “This dog is yours to keep, care for, and […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2013-01/
| January 17, 2013
Press Releases
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship To Air February 2nd on ABC Television Network
Watch Top Dogs Compete for Best in Show and $225,000 in Cash and Prizes The 12th edition of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, featuring the country’s premier dogs vying for the biggest dog show prize in the world and special features like a ceremony honoring hero dogs, will air on ABC on Saturday, February 2nd at […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-eukanuba-national-championship-to-air-february-2nd-on-abc-televisi/
| January 16, 2013
Press Releases
Wire Fox Terrier ‘Sky’ Wins Best in Show at Twelfth AKC/Eukanuba National Championship
National Champion Beats Thousands of Dogs from All 50 States and Over 50 Countries National Obedience Champion and Best Junior Handler are Repeat Winners! Orlando, FL (Dec. 16, 2012) – The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Best in Show honors and $50,000 in prize money went to GCH CH Afterall Painting the Sky, a Wire […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/wire-fox-terrier-sky-wins-best-in-show-at-twelfth-akc-eukanuba-nationa/
| December 16, 2012
Press Releases
James W. Smith Named 2012 AKC Breeder of the Year
Award Presented at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship James W. Smith of North Collins, NY was honored with the 2012 AKC Breeder of the Year Award for his Absolutely Smooth Fox Terriers at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Sunday, December 16, 2012. The annual award honors those breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/james-w-smith-named-2012-akc-breeder-of-the-year/
| December 16, 2012
Chairman's Reports
December 2012 Chairman’s Report
-- The True Essence of AKC Breeders -- Eleven years ago, Ron Menaker, Dennis Sprung, and the good folks at Eukanuba created the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship and made celebrating our breeders an integral part of the event. In 2003, they added the Best Bred-By-Exhibitor competition and every year since then, many of our sport's top […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2012-12/
| December 14, 2012