The American Kennel Club (AKC) is pleased to report that the Connecticut legislative session adjourned on May 4, 2022. The outcome of bills impacting dog owners is as follows: HB 5295 – Concerning Agriculture Development and Innovation (with a working group on establishing a state-wide online dog licensing portal and updates to kennel/dog licenses.) Status: […]

The New York State Assembly and Senate are expected to adjourn for the year in just four weeks.  As such, dozens of bills are on the move,  including many with the potential to impact dog owners. Please note that some bills are scheduled for hearings tomorrow, or are pending a vote at any time by […]

AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) encourages Rhode Island residents to take action as soon as possible on S. 2227, which seeks to create court-appointed legal advocates for animals. The bill will be considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee at a public hearing on Thursday, May 12, 2022, starting after the Senate session ends, at approximately […]

With solemn but curious brown eyes, the mahogany spaniel in the doorway gazes upon a visitor. A well-formed male with power in his stance, the dog pads gently forward, in a slow, assessing approach. His big brown nose investigates the newcomer. They say that Field Spaniels can be reticent when first meeting a stranger, but […]

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AKC continues to monitor several bills impacting dog owners in California.  With bill deadlines looming, many bills have had action over the last week or have hearings or votes pending within the next week. AKC GR will continue to provide individual updates and alerts when necessary.  We thank the many club members who have taken […]

The 2022 Kentucky legislative session ended wins for dogs and dog owners. The American Kennel Club Government Relations team thanks AKC club members, dog owners, sportsmen, and every individual who contacted lawmakers about legislation that affects dogs.  Kentucky bills opposed by AKC:  Senate Bill 125 sought to amend animal cruelty law and require owners of […]

Rottweilers are as loyal and loving as they are protective and confident. The working dog has been a long-loved breed that dates back to the times of the Roman Empire. And while they have played various roles over the course of history, today they make a fun-loving companion for families across the country. The breed is […]

Unfortunately, dog pee can kill grass, leaving brown and yellow spots on your lawn. Here's why and how to prevent and fix it.

My name is Maximillian Thompson. I’m currently seventeen years old and am from northeastern Minnesota. I started training for Rally, Agility, and Junior Showmanship back in late 2014, when I got my first dog, an energetic field Golden Retriever named Stella. She was one and a half at the time. Her family had given her […]