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Barn Hunt
Title Recognition Program As of April 1, 2013, the AKC recognizes titles earned in Association events. Owners may apply to have the titles recorded on their dogs' AKC records. titles then will be displayed on pedigrees and other AKC documents AKC Acknowledges Titles AKC's Announcement Acknowledging Titles Holding in Conjunction with an AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/title-recognition-program/barn-hunt/
| December 19, 2014
Expert Advice: News
These Are The Most Popular Dog Names of 2016
Rover.com released their annual list of top dog names this weekend. In addition to seeing the classics remain in the top ten, they also saw an increase in pop culture dog names, dogs named after powerful women, and food names. The top ten names for male dogs are: Max Charlie Buddy Cooper Jack Rocky Bear […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/popular-dog-names-2016/
| December 5, 2016
Sports & Events
OLE – AKC Online Entry Service
Why Use the AKC Online Entry Service? Exhibitors Exhibitors will find the AKC Online Entry service (OLE) a convenient, low-cost, time-saving tool that provides: Immediate access to enter from the minute a trial opens until the last minute before closing without expensive overnight mail Real-time notification sent to the exhibitor of entry acceptance or wait […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/exhibitor-resources/ole-akc-online-entry-service/
| October 26, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Two More New Jersey Communities To Consider Retail Pet Stores Sourcing Restrictions
On Wednesday, February 28, the New Jersey communities of Red Bank and Kenilworth are both expected to consider substantively similar ordinances that will restrict pet stores to selling only dogs sourced from shelters and rescues. The similarity of these proposals reflect a radical agenda aimed at limiting the purposeful breeding of dogs through restricting consumer […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/two-more-nj-communities-consider-retail-pet-stores-sourcing-restrictions/
| February 23, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Ask Colorado House To Support Bill Prohibiting HOA Discrimination Against Dogs
The Colorado House Local Government Committee has approved a bill that would stop homeowners’ associations from discriminating against dog owners. House Bill 1126 as amended by the committee states that HOAs may not prohibit residents from keeping dogs based solely on the dog’s breed, weight, or size classification. A provision that would have still allowed […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-colorado-house-support-bill-prohibiting-hoa-discrimination-against-dogs/
| February 23, 2018
Legislative Alerts
New York Senate To Consider Harmful Changes To Consumer Protection Laws
The New York Senate Consumer Protection Committee has given initial approval to a bill that would make significant changes to the state’s consumer protection laws.These changes include doubling the time frame in which a dog may be declared “unfit for purchase” due to an illness or symptoms of a contagious disease, and provisions that may […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ny-senate-consider-harmful-changes-consumer-protection-laws/
| February 23, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Rhode Island: Troublesome Dog Bills Up For Hearing On Wednesday, February 28
At its meeting on Wednesday, February 28, the Rhode Island House Health, Education, and Welfare Committee is scheduled to consider two bills of major concern to the American Kennel Club (AKC). Part of a multi-state effort by animal rights groups to aimed at ending the purposeful breeding of dogs, House Bill 7477 would mandate that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ri-troublesome-dog-bills-up-hearing-feb-28/
| February 22, 2018
Legislative Alerts
AKC Supports House Bill 2822 Making It A Civil Infraction To Misrepresent A Service Dog
Today, the Senate Committee on Law and Justice will conduct a hearing on House Bill 2822, which more closely aligns Washington’s definition of a service dog with the American With Disabilities Act’s definition. This bill will also make it a civil infraction with a possible fine of $500 to misrepresent a companion animal as a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-supports-house-bill-2822-making-civil-infraction-misrepresent-service-dog/
| February 22, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Tennessee: Dog Breeder/Seller Bills In Committee Tomorrow, 2/21/18. Contact Committee Asap
AKC Government Relations learned this afternoon that two bills that would require licensure and regulation of dog breeders are on the agenda for the Tennessee House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee tomorrow, February 21, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. Dog and cat breeders are encouraged to immediately contact committee members to express their concerns. Send emails […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennessee-dog-breeder-seller-bills-committee-feb-21-contact-committee-asap/
| February 20, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Tennessee: Bill Would Criminalize Use Of Tethers To Secure Dogs In Emergencies, Hearing Tuesday 2/20
Dear Legislative Liaisons, Club Officers, and Dog Owners, Please forward this message to your fellow dog owners in Tennessee: House Bill 1909 would make it an animal cruelty violation to restrain a dog with a chain, cord, tether, cable, or similar device while a natural or manmade disaster is imminent or occurring. This would include a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennessee-bill-would-criminalize-tethers-secure-dogs-emergencies-hearing-feb-20/
| February 19, 2018