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AKC Education Summit
Education is paramount to the AKC’s mission. Through education, we preserve history, stay relevant to the needs of today’s dog owners and fanciers, and invest in the future health and well-being of dogs, dog sports, and the human-canine relationship. The AKC recognizes and appreciates the enormous contributions that Parent and All-Breed Clubs give to the […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/education-summit/
| May 21, 2018
Legislative Alerts
New York Legislature Adjourns, Resulting in Numerous Victories for Dogs
The New York Assembly and Senate officially adjourned, resulting in several victories for responsible owners, breeders, and hobbyists in the state. Thanks to your phone calls and emails, bills did not advance that would have regulated hobby breeders, created unclear regulations for dog trainers, or made dangerous and unreasonable changes to the state’s consumer protection […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-legislature-adjourns-resulting-numerous-victories-dogs/
| June 26, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Understanding the Role of E. Coli Biofilm in Canine Pyometra
Pyometra, or uterine infection, remains a serious health threat for intact bitches. E. coli is the most common cause of canine pyometra, and many strains of this bacteria are known to produce a biofilm. Biofilm is a surface layer of microbes and the slimy extracellular polymeric substances they produce (polysaccharides, proteins, etc.). Biofilms protect bacteria […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/canine-pyometra-e-coli-biofilm/
| June 22, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Appropriate Behavior at Dog Shows Is Key for Breeders
Not all of the judging at a dog show takes place in the ring. As a breeder-exhibitor, your demeanor and interactions with others will be judged from the moment you set foot on the showgrounds. Stewards, the superintendent and AKC field staff, the show committee, the media, fellow exhibitors, and, perhaps most importantly, the public, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/behavior-at-dog-shows/
| June 22, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues July 2017
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 in your city or county. We will provide you with resources and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-july-2017/local-issues-july-2017/
| June 15, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues July 2017
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. California —AB 485 seeks to require all dogs, cats, and rabbits offered for retail sale in California to be obtained solely from […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-july-2017/state-issues-july-2017/
| June 15, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues June 2017
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 in your city or county. We will provide you with resources and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-june-2017/local-issues-june-2017/
| June 15, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues June 2017
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama — House Bill 91 would have created a civil cause of action of wrongful injury or death of a companion or […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-june-2017/state-issues-june-2017/
| June 15, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues August 2017
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 in your city or county. We will provide you with resources and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-august-2017/local-issues-august-2017/
| June 15, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Dallas to Consider Imposing Mandatory Spay/Neuter on All Dogs Redeemed from Shelter, Other Changes
On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, the Dallas City Council is scheduled to consider two dog-related ordinance changes that were recently passed by its Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture Committee at the urging of Dallas Animal Services. One non-controversial change would amend the city’s dangerous dog law. Another change, however, would require any animal redeemed […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dallas-consider-imposing-mandatory-spay-neuter-dogs-redeemed-shelter-changes/
| June 15, 2018