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Press Releases
Walter Bebout Award To Honor Federations And Groups Working To Protect The Rights Of Dog Owners
The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is proud to announce to creation of the Walter Bebout Award. Named for the late Director of the AKC Government Relations Department, the award will recognize those federations and owner/breeder organizations that have been actively involved in educating legislators about responsible dog ownership issues and have worked to preserve […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/walter-bebout-award-to-honor-federations-and-groups-working-to-protect/
| March 10, 2010
Chairman's Reports
March 2010 Chairman’s Report
-- AKC Award Programs Recognize Outstanding Contributions of Both People and Dogs -- Just like the recent Academy Awards, AKC has its own awards programs to recognize the contributions and notable deeds among our dogs and our people. The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award – founded in 2006 – recognizes the hard work and dedication of […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2010-03/
| March 9, 2010
Press Releases
AKC Announces Board of Directors Election Results
-- Dr. Charles Garvin, Dr. William Newman & Patricia Scully Elected -- The Annual Meeting of the AKC Delegates took place on March 9, 2010. Three new Directors have been elected: Dr. Charles Garvin, Delegate from the Marion Ohio Kennel Club; Dr. William R. Newman, Delegate from the Mastiff Club of America; Patricia Scully, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-board-of-directors-election-results-5/
| March 9, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Breeder Bills Under Consideration in Oklahoma
Two bills currently under consideration by the Oklahoma legislature seek to regulate some responsible dog breeders. Representative Lee Denney of Cushing, who sponsored House Bill 1332 in 2009, is currently sponsoring House Bill 2745. Known as the "Oklahoma Pet Quality Assurance and Protection Act," the bill seeks to create a voluntary program of compliance for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/breeder-bills-under-consideration-in-oklahoma/
| March 9, 2010
Legislative Alerts
URGENT ACTION REQUIRED: House to Vote on Resolution to Place Alternate Resolution on November Ballot
Missouri House Joint Resolution 86, sponsored by Representative Tom Loehner, seeks to protect the right of Missouri residents to raise animals in a humane manner that promotes animal health without the state imposing undue economic burdens on owners. Both the American Kennel Club and the Missouri Federation of Animal Owners support this measure. All responsible […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-action-required-house-to-vote-on-resolution-to-place-alternate/
| March 3, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Connecticut SB 274 Would Find Many Dog Enclosures ‘Unreasonable’
The Joint Committee on the Environment will hear Senate Bill 274, this Monday, March 8. As currently written, this bill would prohibit as “unreasonable” the tethering of dogs and the use of primary dog enclosures smaller than 100 square feet. The American Kennel Club is concerned by the strict requirements and the current wording of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/connecticut-sb-274-would-find-many-dog-enclosures-unreasonable/
| March 3, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Update: Illinois HB 5771 Will Not Be Heard Tomorrow, Feb. 23
The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department has just learned that Illinois House Bill 5771, which seeks to impose both government oversight over most responsible dog breeders and litter limits, has been removed from tomorrow’s agenda of the Illinois House Agriculture and Conservation Committee. The Government Relations Department will report new developments regarding HB 5771 […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-illinois-hb-5771-will-not-be-heard-tomorrow-feb-23/
| February 22, 2010
Press Releases
Sadie Wins Second Jewel in ‘Dogdom’s Triple Crown’ with Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show win!
--Westminster Triumph is Second Jewel of "Dogdom's Triple Crown;" Will Crufts Be Next? -- The American Kennel Club®, a non-profit organization whose rules govern more than 20,000 canine competitions each year including the famed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, is pleased to congratulate Ch. Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot, a 4-year-old Scottish Terrier who goes by […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/sadie-wins-second-jewel-in-dogdoms-triple-crown-with-westminster-kenne/
| February 17, 2010
Press Releases
AKC Gazette Wins Best All-Breed Magazine from the Dog Writers Association of America
New York, NY- The American Kennel Club® is proud to announce that the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) has again honored AKC Gazette with its "Best All-Breed Magazine" award. AKC Publications also won five additional awards at the DWAA awards banquet held on February 14, 2010, after receiving a record 20 nominations. The AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-gazette-wins-best-all-breed-magazine-from-the-dog-writers-associat/
| February 16, 2010
Chairman's Reports
February 2010 Chairman’s Report
-- Celebrating the Work and Dedication of America's Search and Rescue Dogs -- With the recent earthquakes in Haiti, much attention has been brought to the search and rescue dogs working to free trapped citizens from the rubble. With certain capabilities far surpassing those of a human, these dogs have saved innumerable lives - and […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2010-02/
| February 12, 2010