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Clubs & Delegates
What’s New in GR January 2024
In 2023, AKC Government Relations (GR) remained actively engaged with federations, club members, breeders, and dog owners nationwide, addressing legislative proposals impacting the dog community. Throughout the year, GR tracked over 2,400 bills and regulations at state and federal levels, emphasizing the importance of constituents' voices in shaping responsible dog ownership policies. The department’s legislative […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-january-2024/
| January 16, 2024
Legislative Alerts
New Jersey ’22-’23 Legislative Session Ends, ’24-’25 Session Begins with Reintroduction of Concerning Bills
On Tuesday, January 9, after its 2022-2023 session was adjourned, New Jersey’s new 2024-2025 legislative session was convened. 2022-2023 RECAP Several bills of significant concern to the American Kennel Club (AKC) died upon adjournment of the ’22-’23 session. They included Assembly Bill 1965 (courtroom advocates), Assembly Bill 4920 (residential kennels licensing), Senate Bill 1803 (prohibiting […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-22-23-legislative-session-ends-24-25-session-begins-reintroduction-concerning-bills/
| January 11, 2024
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB JOINS FORCES WITH ALLIVET TO LAUNCH AKCRx
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the launch of its online pet pharmacy, AKCRx®. AKC is working with Allivet, an award-winning pet pharmacy, to bring you AKCRx – your new go-to source for all your pet med needs. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-joins-forces-allivet-launch-akcrx/
| January 10, 2024
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB’S PACK EXPANDS IN 2024
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the Lancashire Heeler has received full recognition and is the AKC’s 201st breed. The Lancashire Heeler is eligible to compete in the Herding Group. “We are excited to welcome the Lancashire Heeler to the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-clubs-pack-expands-2024/
| January 3, 2024
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Expert Advice: Events
Everything You Need to Know About AKC Meet the Breeds
At AKC Meet the Breeds events, you can meet, play with, and learn about hundreds of dog breeds. Find an event in your local area!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-meet-the-breeds-events/
| January 3, 2024
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| December 11, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Forsyth County, GA: Meeting on Overreaching Animal Ordinance is MONDAY, 12/11/23
A stakeholder meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 11, 2023, to discuss an animal ordinance that among other provisions seeks to establish overreaching requirements for individuals who may occasionally breed a single litter of puppies or kittens. As currently drafted, the proposed ordinance would also require any individual who sells or transfers more than two […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/forsyth-county-ga-meeting-overreaching-animal-ordinance-monday-12-11-23/
| December 8, 2023
Clubs & Delegates
What’s New in GR December 2023
As we close in on the end of the year, the American Kennel Club Government Relations Department (AKC GR) extends our sincerest thanks for all the hard work you demonstrated this past year to protect the dogs we all love so much. We could not do what we do without you showing up at hearings, […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-december-2023/
| December 8, 2023
Legislative Alerts
CA: Ask Bakersfield to Oppose Extensive Dog Licensing, Permits at 12/13 Council Meeting
Summary: On Wednesday, November 29, the Bakersfield City Council advanced the first reading of a proposal to overhaul the city’s laws related to dog ownership, dog breeding, and kennel licensing. While the agenda is not yet posted, it is likely this could be considered again on Wednesday, December 13. It is essential that the council […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-ask-bakersfield-oppose-extensive-dog-licensing-permits-12-13-council-meeting/
| December 6, 2023
Clubs & Delegates
What’s New in GR November 2023
The holidays are just around the corner, and if you are going to be at the AKC National Championship in Orlando this year, we have just the gift for you! For a donation of $35 to the AKC PAC, you can get a custom drawn caricature of you and your dog on a special holiday […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-november-2023/
| November 20, 2023