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Press Releases
Labrador Retriever Holds Position as Most Popular Dog Breed in America
--AKC Releases Registration Statistics for 2002-- For the 13th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America, according to registration figures released today by the American Kennel Club. Nearly three times as many Labs were registered in 2002 as any other breed. Golden Retrievers were a distant second, with […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-holds-position-as-most-popular-dog-breed-in-america/
| January 31, 2003
Legislative Alerts
Appeals Court Supports USDA, AKC
The US Court of Appeals sided with the USDA and AKC Tuesday in a case that would have made all residential breeders of dogs and cats subject to federal licensing and inspection. The ruling, which reversed a lower court's decision, rejects arguments by Doris Day Animal League and other animal rights groups that wanted to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/appeals-court-supports-usda-akc/
| January 15, 2003
Legislative Alerts
Ask San Francisco Mayor to Veto ‘Guardian’
Despite dog owners' efforts, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors gave final approval to the proposed "guardian" ordinance on January 13th. The measure adds the term "guardian" wherever "owner" appears in San Francisco's municipal code. The ordinance will now be sent to the mayor, who has ten days to act on it. Residents should contact […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-san-francisco-mayor-to-veto-guardian/
| January 14, 2003
Legislative Alerts
Last Chance to Stop San Francisco ‘Guardian’
On Monday, January 13th, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors will give final consideration to changes to the city's animal control regulations. The proposed amendments would add the term "guardian" wherever "owner" appears in San Francisco's municipal code. The measure passed first reading in early December and now needs only 6 votes to become law. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/last-chance-to-stop-san-francisco-guardian/
| January 10, 2003
Press Releases
AKC Enters Licensing Agreement with 4kids Entertainment
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has signed a three-year agreement with 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE) to serve as the organization's exclusive licensing representative in all categories of children's toys and quick-service (or fast food) restaurant promotions. 4Kids Entertainment represents such well-known brands as Pokemon, Cabbage Patch Kids, Nintendo and Yu-Gi-Oh! 4Kids also provides […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-enters-licensing-agreement-with-4kids-entertainment/
| January 8, 2003
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
What Is Posture and Why Should We Care About It?
When we think about the activities of our dogs, usually we picture their play, their “jobs” or their quiet repose on our laps or couch. However, in all animals the ability to stand quietly at rest is critically important for health and soundness. Many dog owners don’t realize that the reason their dogs flop down […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/what-is-posture-and-why-should-we-care-about-it/
| January 1, 2003