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Clubs & Delegates
What’s New in GR March 2023
The bills for this year’s legislative session continue to come in fast and furious. At the state level, we are seeing an abundance of ‘bond for care’ bills, breeder regulation bills, and retail pet sales bans, among other topics. On the federal level, we’ve seen we the reintroduction of the highly problematic Puppy Protection Act […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-march-2023/
| March 30, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Texas Senate Bill Regulating Hobbyists Heard Yesterday, Continued Action Requested
Senate Bill 876 was heard yesterday in the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice. The bill was left pending in the committee after several senators expressed concern and urged the sponsor to work with AKC to find some common ground. A staff member from the AKC GR team attended the hearing and testified against the bill. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-senate-bill-regulating-hobbyists-heard-yesterday-continued-action-requested/
| March 29, 2023
Legislative Alerts
CT Update: Bills Impacting Kennels and Domestic Dog Laws Advance
Recently, two Connecticut General Assembly Joint Committees separately voted to advance dog-related bills with amendments favorable to Connecticut’s responsible dog breeders and owners. Both the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Connecticut Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners (CFDRDO) expressed concerns with the original text of both bills. SB 1069, relative to kennels […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ct-update-bills-impacting-kennels-domestic-dog-laws-advance/
| March 28, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Urgent Reminder: Texas Bill to Regulate Hobbyists to Be Considered Tomorrow (3/22)- Call Now!
House Bill 2238 will require anyone who owns 5 or more intact female dogs over 6 months of age to become a state licensed dog breeder – even if they never breed a litter or sell a single dog. The bill has been scheduled for a hearing tomorrow Wednesday, March 22. Scroll down to see […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-reminder-texas-bill-regulate-hobbyists-considered-tomorrow-3-22-call-now/
| March 21, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Colorado: Hearing Tomorrow on Local Ban on All Dog Sales
The Lafayette, Colorado, City Council is discussing a proposal tomorrow (Tuesday, March 21) that would ban the sale of all dogs in the city – including private sales. Lafayette residents and those who have provided a dog to a Lafayette resident are encouraged to do the following: 1) Attend Tuesday’s hearing and express your concerns: […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/colorado-hearing-tomorrow-local-ban-dog-sales/
| March 20, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Colorado: Local Council Considering Banning Private Sales of Dogs
The Lafayette, Colorado, City Council has asked staff to draft an ordinance to ban all sales of dogs and cats in the city, except for those from shelters and rescues. The City of Lafayette already has a dog ownership limit which restricts breeders in city limits, but it is unclear if this proposal would prevent […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/colorado-local-council-considering-banning-private-sales-dogs/
| March 14, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Florida: Bills Require Owners of Intact Female Dogs to Register with Government. Oppose Today
Several extremely overreaching and punitive dog breeder bills have been filed in Florida. Senate Bill 1492 and House Bill 1581 define any unsterilized female dog over the age of 6 months as a “breeding female” and would require her owner to register with the state as a “breeder,” pay significant fees, and be inspected by […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/florida-bills-require-owners-intact-female-dogs-register-government-oppose-today/
| March 7, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Illinois: Hearings Tuesday Consider Mandatory Sterilization, Other Issues Impacting Dog Owners
On Tuesday, March 7, a number of bills are scheduled for hearings in Illinois impacting dog owners and all who breed dogs. This includes a bill establishing mandatory genetic testing and sterilization of dogs with “genetic defects”, among other issues. Illinois residents can make a valuable difference today by filling out a simple online witness […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-hearings-tuesday-consider-mandatory-sterilization-issues-impacting-dog-owners/
| March 3, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Allan Unleashed: Pausing for a Count-to-Ten Moment
We dog people can be an emotional bunch. We care very deeply about our dogs and every aspect of the sport: their breeding, their health, their assessment in the show ring, and their influence on future generations. We don’t sit idly by when criticism is aimed our way, but that's where dog show etiquette comes […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/allan-unleashed-dog-show-etiquette/
| March 1, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Iowa: Ask Committee to Support Ban on Insurance Breed Discrimination Tomorrow (3/1)
Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 1), an Iowa committee is considering a bill that would prohibit homeowner’s and renter’s insurance providers from refusing or cancelling coverage or increasing premiums based solely on the breed of dog owned by the policy holder. All responsible dog owners and breeders in Iowa are encouraged to contact the House Commerce Committee […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/iowa-ask-committee-support-ban-insurance-breed-discrimination-tomorrow-3-1/
| February 28, 2023