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Legislative Alerts
Massachusetts Legislature to Consider Dog-Related Bills Next Week
Friday, May 10, 2019 On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, the Joint Judiciary Committee will consider six dog-related bills at its upcoming hearing from 1pm – 5pm. The American Kennel Club (AKC) supports with amendment one of the proposals, is concerned with two others, and opposes three more. The AKC encourages all concerned Massachusetts residents to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/massachusetts-legislature-consider-dog-related-bills-next-week/
| May 10, 2019
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2016 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees
In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were created and first awarded in 1999 to honor our best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/nominees/2016-2/
| September 30, 2016
Legislative Alerts
USDA Updates: Online Licensing Tool Introduced; Proposed Rule Comment Period Open Through May 21
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently unveiled a new online licensing and registration tool that helps businesses and individuals identify their regulation needs under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). Regulations established under the AWA set standards for the humane care and treatment for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/usda-updates-online-licensing-tool-introduced-proposed-rule-comment-period-open-may-21/
| April 30, 2019
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Allan Unleashed: Getting Involved in a New Breed
Typically, the breed we choose to raise and show over many years and generations is the one to which we are committed for life. Yet sometimes, there are reasons - physical or emotional - that we are drawn to another breed. As exhibitors, we probably all have dozens of breeds that we admire at shows […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/allan-unleashed-involved-new-breed/
| November 2, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Manatee County, FL Could Discuss Banning Retail Sales of Puppies Tomorrow, 4/23
April 22, 2019 On Tuesday, April 23, the Manatee County Board of Commissioners could discuss a proposal that would ban the retail sale of puppies. An earlier version of the meeting agenda referenced a Sarasota ordinance that bans retail sales of pets from a commercial establishment. It is not known at this time what might […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/manatee-county-fl-discuss-banning-retail-sales-puppies-tomorrow-4-23/
| April 22, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
What’s New from GR April 2019
Spring is an incredibly busy season for those involved with canine legislation. As it currently stands, thirty-nine states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico are still in session, and AKC GR is currently tracking more than 2,000 bills across the United States. Positive, fact-based messaging is a tangible reminder to legislators of the value that fanciers, […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-april-2019/
| April 22, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues April 2019
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 – SB 10 seeks to provide for the rights and responsibilities of an individual with a […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-april-2019/
| April 22, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues April 2019
News from our Nation's Capitol The AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2019 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 […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-april-2019/
| April 22, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues April 2019
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-april-2019/
| April 22, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Breed Preservation: Everything Old is New Again
All around us, there is renewed interest in preserving the past, embracing the basics and living in the most natural way we can. Real estate buyers pay happily for the privilege of gently restoring stately old homes. Restaurants whose menus reflect a farm-to-table philosophy have become a hot ticket from coast to coast, with discerning […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breed-preservation-everything-old-new/
| April 12, 2019