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Clubs & Delegates
State Issues March 2022
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama –House Bill 485 as introduced would, among other provisions, allow a dog to be confiscated without court authorization if “suspected” of harassing, harming, or killing livestock. AKC is working with the bill sponsor on additional amendments to […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-march-2022/
| March 21, 2022
Chairman's Reports
March 2022 Chairman’s Report
Good morning. I lost my dear friend a few weeks ago. Dealing with Ron’s passing is a deeply personal experience for me. He was my mentor, a colleague, and above all, a special friend. He had an enormous capacity to give of himself. I am today, because I knew him. However, I can comfort myself […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/march-2022-chairmans-report/
| March 16, 2022
Legislative Alerts
CT Alert: Hearing March 7th Concerning Kennel and Dog Licenses
The Connecticut Joint Environment Committee has raised SB 234, and scheduled a Monday, March 7, 2022, public hearing on the bill. In addition to a handful of provisions under the oversight of the Department of Agriculture, the bill includes significant changes to current kennel and dog license rules. These proposed changes to the current law […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ct-alert-hearing-march-7th-concerning-kennel-dog-licenses/
| March 3, 2022
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2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees
In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were created and first awarded in 1999 to honor our best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our Sport on a national […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/nominees/2022-lifetime-achievement-award-nominees/
| March 1, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Placing Puppies in Pet Homes
Responsible dog breeders work very hard to place puppies in the right homes. Here is one story of how a breeder went about matching a family to the right Beagle puppy for them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/placing-puppies-in-pet-homes/
| February 25, 2022
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues February 2022
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Arizona – House Bill 2323 states that for the purposes of homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, the breed of dog may not be considered for underwriting or determining risk or loss, questionnaires or surveys regarding the presence of a […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-february-2022/
| February 24, 2022
Legislative Alerts
California Update: AKC Monitoring Multiple Bills Impacting Dog Owners
The California Legislature has introduced several bills with the potential to impact dog owners. AKC Government Relations is in contact with the authors of critical bills and is working to ensure the best interest of responsible dog owners is protected. While no action is essential at this time, California dog owners are encouraged to make […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-update-akc-monitoring-multiple-bills-impacting-dog-owners/
| February 18, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Athletes of the Month: Artoo the Mixed Breed and Astra the Smooth Collie
When Carla Repko was younger, she and her brother would beg and beg their parents for a dog and were sadly unsuccessful with each attempt. So naturally, when she bought her first house, the first thing she did was get a dog: a mixed breed named Artoo. While his behavior was great in the first […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/athlete-of-the-month-artoo-and-astra/
| February 17, 2022
Legislative Alerts
Arizona: Ask Committee to Support Ban on Insurance Breed Discrimination on Wednesday (2/16)
An Arizona House Committee scheduled a hearing for Wednesday, February 16, on a bill that would prohibit insurance companies from considering the breed of dog a person owns when considering liability, risk, and other factors related to their homeowners and renters insurance coverage. All responsible dog owners and breeders in Arizona are encouraged to contact […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/arizona-ask-committee-support-ban-insurance-breed-discrimination-wednesday-2-16/
| February 11, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
The Importance of Preventative Health Care in Bitches and Puppies
Veterinarians recommend that all dogs receive preventative health care measures, such as core vaccinations, heartworm and tick-borne disease testing, and deworming for intestinal parasites. There are considerations for these diseases and their prevention strategies that are specific breeding dogs, as we strive to keep them safe through pregnancy and produce healthy puppies. Core vaccinations Distemper […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/importance-preventative-health-care-bitches-puppies/
| February 7, 2022