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Legislative Alerts
Tennessee Dog Breeder Bill Scheduled for Committee Vote on Wednesday, 3/17/21. TAKE ACTION TODAY!
Please share this information with Tennessee dog owners, sportsmen, breeders, clubs, and residents who may wish to obtain a locally-bred dog in the future. Tennessee Senate Bill 511 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. Concerned Tennessee dog owners and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennessee-dog-breeder-bill-scheduled-committee-vote-wednesday-3-17-21-take-action-today-2/
| March 12, 2021
Legislative Alerts
California: Bill Seeks to Regulate All Dog Breeders
Last week, a bill was introduced in the California Assembly to regulate all who breed a dog in the state. Assembly Bill 702 can be scheduled for a committee hearing beginning March 19. No hearing is currently scheduled; however, this is an opportunity for all who breed dogs in the state to join the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-bill-seeks-regulate-dog-breeders/
| February 22, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Eric and Julie Kalamaja of Kalamals Kennel
Kalamals Kennel is a family-run show kennel in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where Eric and Julie Kalamaja have been cherishing and sharing their lives with their beautiful Alaskan Malamutes since 1988. Their focus is on health, temperament, longevity and total well-being, producing happy and affectionate companions, as well as champion show dogs. AKC: […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-eric-julie-kalamaja-kalamals-kennel/
| February 9, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Texas Breeders Update: Sunset Commission Protects Ineffective Regulatory Program, Harmful Legislation Filed
Today, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission accepted the modification of State Senator Lucio to “sever” the Commission Staff’s recommendation that the Licensed Breeders Program be eliminated. The modification was then adopted as part of the entire package of changes to programs administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. In effect, the Licensed Breeder […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-breeders-update-sunset-commission-protects-ineffective-regulatory-program-harmful-legislation-filed/
| January 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
New Task Force Works To Protect Breeders from Anti-Breeder Harassment & Retaliation
Have you, as a breeder, been targeted or harassed after you participated in a legislative process, commented on a proposed law or regulation, or communicated your opinion on a dog-related issue? Let’s ask that question more plainly: Do you believe that something suspicious, threatening, or unjustified occurred just because you took action on an issue […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/new-task-force-works-protect-breeders-anti-breeder-harassment-retaliation/
| January 12, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
New Program Rewards Breeders for Puppy Registrations
Breeders want the best for their puppies. They carefully seek loving owners who match well with their breed and can provide safety, health care, and training. But they may not realize how AKC Registrations give their puppies a jump start to a great life in their new homes. In addition to preserving the puppies’ names […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/new-program-rewards-breeders-puppy-registrations/
| November 20, 2020
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club and AKC Pet Insurance Announce Breeder Rewards Program
The American Kennel Club (AKC) and AKC Pet Insurance are pleased to announce the launch of the AKC Breeder Rewards Program. The program is designed to reward breeders who promote responsible dog ownership. Beginning November 10th, breeders who register their litters with the AKC can earn up to $10 per puppy for encouraging owners to […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-akc-pet-insurance-announce-breeder-rewards-program/
| November 11, 2020
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club 2020 Breeder of the Year Group Honorees Announced
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2020 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “We are proud to honor these esteemed breeders,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “Each of them has made important contributions to the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-2020-breeder-year-group-honorees-announced/
| November 2, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Update: Marshfield, MA Town Vote on Breeder Licenses Postponed – Vote “No” on Article 1 to Support Healthy Dogs and Protect Consumers
Tonight, October 19, at 7:00pm, residents in Marshfield, Massachusetts, will be asked at a special town meeting to vote on two of three proposed dog ordinances, Articles 1, 2 and 3. We are grateful that after the American Kennel Club’s (AKC’s) initial legislative alert and subsequent contacts were made with town officials, Article 3 regarding […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-marshfield-ma-town-vote-breeder-licenses-postponed-vote-no-article-1-support-healthy-dogs-protect-consumers/
| October 19, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Texas Info: Next Licensed Breeders Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled for November 30
The next meeting of Texas’ Licensed Breeders Advisory Committee is scheduled for Monday, November 30, 2020, at 10AM. The meeting will be held via video conference and will be broadcast live on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation’s YouTube channel. Please note that the agenda and staff reports to be considered are currently unavailable, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-info-next-licensed-breeders-advisory-committee-meeting-scheduled-november-30/
| October 12, 2020