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Legislative Alerts
NH Info: Attack on the Training of Hunting Dogs, Field Trials Before Legislature in 2022
The American Kennel Club (AKC) believes that, as early as January, New Hampshire House Bill 1308 will have a legislative hearing, during which lawmakers will decide whether beagle clubs should continue to be allowed to host field trials and capture 20 wild hare annually for purposes of training their scent hounds. If adopted, the bill […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-info-attack-training-hunting-dogs-field-trials-legislature-2022/
| December 17, 2021
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues December 2021
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Connecticut – Deputy Speaker Mushinsky has met with two state agencies regarding legislation for therapy dog recognition. A bill is expected to be re-drafted and re-filed for next year. Connecticut – In an October 28 Connecticut Post opinion, […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-december-2021/
| December 15, 2021
Pages
Previously Aired Judges Education Webinars-2021
January 12, 2021 Chinese Shar-Pei January 17, 2021 German Shepherd Dog January 26, 2021 Black and Tan Coonhound February 2, 2021 Norfolk Terrier February 9, 2021 Bernese Mountain Dog February 16, 2021 NO WEBINAR February 23, 2021 NO WEBINAR March 2, 2021 Biewer Terrier March 9, 2021 Harrier March 16, 2021 NO WEBINAR March 23, […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-education-webinar-series/previously-aired-judges-education-webinars-2021/
| January 19, 2021
Sports & Events
AKC National Tracking Invitational 2021
The 9th AKC National Tracking Invitational was held at the gorgeous Branched Oak Recreation Area in Raymond, Nebraska. The American Kennel Club sincerely appreciates the hard work, and dedication to the sport of Tracking the Nebraska Kennel Club and Cornhusker Kennel Club of Lincoln, Nebraska members showed by hosting this National Tracking Invitational. Results Saturday, […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/tracking/events/akc-national-tracking-invitational/past-events/akc-national-tracking-invitational-2021/
| December 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
How to Introduce Your Dog To New Roommates
Increasingly these days, people of all ages are sharing living space with roommates — and their dogs. If you're looking for roommates, you must take your dog's comfort level and temperament into account. You also need to be thoughtful and intentional about how you introduce your dog to potential roommates, especially if they also have […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/introduce-dog-new-roommates/
| September 24, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
Five Remarkable Dogs Honored With 2021 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence
After the ESPN Airing of the popular special, AKC Heroes: 2021 Awards for Canine Excellence on ESPN2, the AKC is excited to share the winners of this year's AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These annual awards celebrate loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and/or communities. Five […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/five-remarkable-dogs-honored-2021-akc-awards-canine-excellence/
| December 3, 2021
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues November 2021
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Connecticut – Deputy Speaker Mushinsky has met with two state agencies regarding legislation for therapy dog recognition. A bill is expected to be re-drafted and re-filed for next year. Connecticut – In an October 28 Connecticut Post opinion, […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-november-2021/
| November 15, 2021
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club 2021 Breeder of the Year Group Honorees Announced
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2021 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “It is our pleasure to honor this group of esteemed breeders,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “These individuals have made important contributions […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-2021-breeder-year-group-honorees-announced/
| December 2, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
What Breed of Dog Plays Sandy in Annie the Musical?
To perform in movies, musicals, and other live performances, dogs must be trainable, reliable, and predictable. One dog that comes to mind when many people think of dogs in theater is Sandy, the dog belonging to little orphan Annie. So what dog played Sandy? In the original 1977 Broadway production, Annie was played by an […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-facts-about-the-otterhound/
| December 2, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Bouvier des Flandres History: Belgium’s Farm Dog, Germany’s Enemy
Antwerp is the world’s capital for diamonds, exquisite gems strong enough to cut glass. But the region is known for another multifaceted jewel, the Bouvier des Flandres, admired the world over for his striking appearance, tremendous strength, and courage. “Initially we are drawn to the Bouvier by the appearance of rugged hairiness, but what keeps […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/bouvier-des-flandres-history-belgiums-farm-dog-germanys-enemy/
| November 30, 2021