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Press Releases
American Kennel Club Recognizes the Belgian Laekenois
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced today that the Belgian Laekenois has received full recognition, and is eligible to compete in the Herding Group. This addition brings the number of AKC-recognized breeds to 196. “We’re happy to have the Belgian Laekenois as part of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-recognizes-belgian-laekenois/
| July 1, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Meet the Newest AKC-Recognized Breed: Belgian Laekenois
Since December 2019, the countdown clock has been ticking on the American Belgian Laekenois Association website for the coming-out party of what its members believe to be America’s best-kept purebred dog secret. Well, the secret’s out of the bag as of July 1, 2020 when the tousled wire-coated newcomer with shade variations from fawn to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/newest-recognized-breed-belgian-laekenois/
| July 1, 2020
Legislative Alerts
U.S. Congress: Ask Your Member of Congress to Support the Healthy Dog Import Act (HR 6921)
Increasing demand for pets and restrictive breeder laws mean that U.S. breeders cannot meet the demand for dogs in the U.S. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates approximately one million dogs are imported into the United States annually. This has resulted in increasing reported incidents of imported dogs bringing contagious diseases […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/u-s-congress-ask-member-congress-support-healthy-dog-import-act-hr-6921/
| June 17, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues June 2020
Local/Other: Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in U.S. Territories 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 […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/local-issues-june-2020/
| June 17, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues June 2020
State Issues: News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama – HB 209 sought to authorize food service establishments to allow pet dogs in outdoor restaurant seating areas if the company wishes to do so. It would have required that the dog be leashed or […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-june-2020/
| June 17, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Iowa: Cruelty Bill Heading to Governor
The Iowa Legislature has passed a bill that will amend several of the state’s cruelty laws. A number of confusing and problematic provisions were removed from the bill, but some questions still remain. House File 737 will soon be sent to the governor; those who reside or participate in dog events in Iowa are encouraged […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/iowa-cruelty-bill-heading-governor/
| June 17, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Texas Heads-Up: State Breeder Licensing Targeted for Elimination, Expect Opposition
In 2011, the Texas Legislature passed and then-Governor Perry signed into law the Dog and Cat Breeders Act. The law’s aim is to regulate those who (1) possesses 11 or more adult intact female animals and (2) who are engaged in the business of breeding those animals for direct or indirect sale or for exchange […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-heads-state-breeder-licensing-targeted-elimination-expect-opposition/
| June 11, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues May 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-may-2020/
| May 28, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues May 2020
State Issues: News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama – HB 209 seeks to authorize food service establishments to allow pet dogs in […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-may-2020/
| May 28, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues May 2020
Local/Other: Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in U.S. Territories 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 […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/local-issues-may-2020/
| May 28, 2020