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Press Releases
American Kennel Club Welcomes Biewer Terrier to its Pack
-Toy Breed Becomes 197th To Be Recognized- [caption id="attachment_120259" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Courtesy of the Biewer Terrier Club of America and AKC[/caption] The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced today that the Biewer Terrier has received full recognition, and is […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-welcomes-biewer-terrier-pack/
| January 4, 2021
Press Releases
AKC and Better Business Bureau Warn Consumers to Be Wary of Puppy Scams
-- Longing for a Canine Companion? Don’t Get Conned! -- New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) are warning consumers about scams targeting unsuspecting puppy buyers. Both the AKC and the CBBB have recently received a number of reports from consumers throughout the nation […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-and-better-business-bureau-warn-consumers-to-be-wary-of-puppy-scam/
| May 29, 2007
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues December 2020
From Our Nation's Capitol AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2020 Legislation Tracking page and click on “US Fed” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the federal […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-december-2020/
| December 18, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues December 2020
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Connecticut – A Police Transparency and Accountability Taskforce has been gathering public input before issuing recommendations for law enforcement reforms. AKC GR testified that standards of accountability for law enforcement misconduct should include municipal animal control officers since they are identified as law […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-december-2020/
| December 18, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues December 2020
The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or introduced in your city or county. We will provide you with resources and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/local-issues-december-2020/
| December 18, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Athletes of the Month: Literary Corgis Shine in Dog Sports
Czarina Ellingson held her breath as she took the leash off her Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Gatsby, at an Agility trial. She had decided that if he didn't obey her, Czarina would pick him up and walk him out of the ring — therefore willingly disqualifying them from their favorite dog sport. Gatsby — named after […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athletes-month-literary-corgis-shine-dog-sports/
| December 16, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
New Program Rewards Breeders for Puppy Registrations
Breeders want the best for their puppies. They carefully seek loving owners who match well with their breed and can provide safety, health care, and training. But they may not realize how AKC Registrations give their puppies a jump start to a great life in their new homes. In addition to preserving the puppies’ names […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/new-program-rewards-breeders-puppy-registrations/
| November 20, 2020
Legislative Alerts
NC Info Update: Veterinary Board to Propose Amendment Restricting Artificial Insemination in 2021
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board (NCVMB) is expected to have legislation filed in 2021 that would seek to amend the part of the state’s Veterinary Practice Act. Currently, North Carolina law (NC GS § 90-187.10) defines what parties are required to be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state. That law also provides […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nc-info-update-veterinary-board-propose-amendment-restricting-artificial-insemination-2021/
| November 24, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
Whats New from GR November 2020
The results of several elections may still not be official, but our outreach as responsible dog owners, exhibitors, and breeders needs to begin now. Many states elected a large number of new lawmakers on the federal, state, and local levels – most of whom likely know very little about canine legislation. Most state legislatures will […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-november-2020/
| November 19, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues November 2020
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. California – SB 1115 allows commercial blood banks to obtain blood from community-sourced animals (currently not allowed in California) and establishes procedures for phasing out current commercial blood banks (captive closed-colony blood banks) for animals if certain criteria are met. This is in […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-november-2020/
| November 19, 2020