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Federal Issues April 2023
AKC Government Relations continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2023 Legislation Tracking map and click on “Federal Bills” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the federal level include: U.S. Congress – HR […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-april-2023/
| April 21, 2023
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
What Is a GPS Dog Fence and How Do They Work?
SpotOn Wireless GPS dog fencing changes the way we keep dogs safe to run, play, and roam. Create and customize a boundary with just a collar and an app!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/gps-dog-fence/
| April 19, 2023
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Expert Advice: Weight Management
Is Intermittent Fasting Safe for Dogs?
Humans often try new trending diets to help them lose weight. If you want to help your dog shed some few pounds though, should you try intermittent fasting, and is it safe for dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/intermittent-fasting-for-dogs/
| April 14, 2023
Legislative Alerts
New York: Weigh In On Canine Health and Welfare Priorities for Federal Farm Bill Tomorrow (4/14)
Tomorrow, April 14, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), will host a Farm Bill listening session in Binghamton, New York. AKC GR urges all responsible NY dog owners to weigh in, using the link to the feedback form below. Scroll down for more information about the event. Background: Rep. Thompson will […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-weigh-canine-health-welfare-priorities-federal-farm-bill-tomorrow-4-14/
| April 13, 2023
![Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy lying in the grass outdoors.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Cavalier-King-Charles-Spaniel_Puppy_Grass-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
Lyme Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Tests, Treatment, and Prevention
Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is a bacterial illness that can be transmitted to humans, dogs, and other animals by certain species of ticks. It is caused by the spiral-shaped bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is carried inside a tick and gets into a dog or person’s bloodstream through a tick bite. Once in the bloodstream, the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/lyme-disease-in-dogs/
| April 12, 2023
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Expert Advice: Genetics & Strategies
Why Do Siberian Huskies Have Blue Eyes?
Blue eyes in Siberian Huskies are caused by a different genetic mutation than other dog breeds.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/siberian-huskies-blue-eyes/
| April 11, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Update: Texas Bills Regulating Hobbyists Remain Pending, Continue Senate Outreach
A Texas Senate Committee held a public hearing on Tuesday, March 28 on Senate Bill 876 which will require anyone who owns 5 or more intact female dogs over 6 months of age to become a state licensed dog breeder – even if they never breed a litter or sell a single dog. This is […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-texas-bills-regulating-hobbyists-remain-pending-continue-senate-outreach/
| April 10, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Millie, the Great Dane, Dock Dives for the Joy of It All
Diving Dog Millie is a 4-year-old brindle Great Dane who has jumped 24.5 feet in Diving Dogs, and is competing at the Diving Dogs Challenge airing on April 9, 2023, on ESPN2.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/millie-great-dane-diving-dogs/
| April 6, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Your Member of Congress Sponsored Arbitrary Breeding Restrictions Last Year. Respectfully Ask Them to Stop.
We are reaching out to you because your representative in the U.S. Congress sponsored the Puppy Protection Act last year. This bill to restrict dog breeding has been re-introduced in Congress again this year. Your action is urgently needed to contact your member of Congress and respectfully ask them to not sponsor or support the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/member-congress-sponsored-arbitrary-breeding-restrictions-last-year-respectfully-ask-stop/
| April 4, 2023
Legislative Alerts
US Congress: Proposed Breeder Restrictions Could Impact You. Tell Congress to Oppose
Arbitrary federal legislation to restrict the activities of dogs breeders has been re-introduced in Congress. Though labeled as commercial breeding regulations, the one-size-fits-all requirements can also apply to small hobby breeders. Your action is urgently needed to stop the animal-rights supported Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 1624) and to protect the rights of responsible dog breeders […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/us-congress-proposed-breeder-restrictions-impact-tell-congress-oppose/
| April 4, 2023