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Clubs & Delegates
State Issues July 2022
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. California – AB 1881 as introduced established a “Dog and Cat Bill of Rights”. While the bill only required that the list be posted at shelters and rescues, AKC joined many organizations in expressing significant concerns about putting […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-july-2022/
| July 22, 2022
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues July 2022
Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in US 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 introduced […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/local-issues-july-2022/
| July 22, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Join the American Kennel Club at the fourth AKC National Detection Dog Conference
The AKC Detection Dog Task Force (DDTF) is excited to announce the AKC National Detection Dog Conference is returning to the Sheraton Imperial Conference Center in Durham, NC, on August 23 – 25, 2022. We are pleased to invite you to attend! This year’s theme is bringing together stakeholders to improve availability of high-quality, American-bred, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/join-american-kennel-club-fourth-akc-national-detection-dog-conference/
| July 20, 2022
Legislative Alerts
URGENT: MA Senate Hurriedly Passed Bill to Take Away Personal Kennel Protections – Contact Lawmakers Today!
Yesterday, the Massachusetts Senate suspended its rules and hastily approved Senate Bill 2994 (formerly Senate Bill 1322), an anti-breeder “puppies and kittens” bill that was amended late last week by the Senate Ways and Means Committee. S. 2994 is a significant departure from its predecessor, as it would significantly alter the state’s current protections for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-ma-senate-hurriedly-passed-bill-take-away-personal-kennel-protections-contact-lawmakers-today/
| July 12, 2022
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CELEBRATES ITS 200TH RECOGNIZED BREED
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the Bracco Italiano has received full recognition and is the AKC’s 200th breed. The Bracco Italiano is eligible to compete in the Sporting Group. “We at the AKC are thrilled to welcome our […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-celebrates-200th-recognized-breed/
| July 6, 2022
Press Releases
AMANDA CIARAVINO HIRED AS AKC EXECUTIVE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Amanda Ciaravino of Crete, IL has been hired as an Executive Field Representative. Ciaravino’s career in the sport of dogs spans 35 years, starting as a Junior Handler. Since 2005, she has worked as an All-Breed Professional Handler, responsible for the day-to-day training, conditioning, and showing […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/amanda-ciaravino-hired-akc-executive-field-representative/
| July 1, 2022
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues June 2022
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. California – AB 1881 as introduced established a “Dog and Cat Bill of Rights”. While the bill only required that the list be posted at shelters and rescues, AKC joined many organizations in expressing significant concerns about putting […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-june-2022/
| June 28, 2022
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues June 2022
Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in US 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 introduced […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/local-issues-june-2022/
| June 28, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Alopecia in Dogs: Why Is My Dog Losing Hair?
Shedding happens. It's a fact. You can always count on locks losing their grip when spring or early autumn rolls around and dogs shed their seasonal coats. Environmental factors like temperature, nutrition, and stress can also affect canine coat loss. But while some loose hair occurs routinely during a dog's hair growth cycles, thinning hair […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/alopecia-dogs-dog-losing-hair/
| June 17, 2022
Press Releases
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES THE RECIPIENTS OF 2022 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: James (Jim) Crowley (Conformation), Linda Mecklenburg (Companion Events) and Pluis Davern (Performance). The Awards, created by AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung in 1999, are presented […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-recipients-2022-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| June 15, 2022