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Press Releases
Real Estate Committee Members Named By AKC Director Ronald H. Menaker
New York, NY – At the March 2014 meeting of the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Board of Directors, Alan Kalter, Chairman, appointed Ronald H. Menaker to lead a Real Estate Committee. The Committee will evaluate all options for AKC’s office or offices well before the New York and North Carolina office leases expire in 2019 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/real-estate-committee-members-named-by-akc-director-ronald-h-menaker/
| May 20, 2014
Expert Advice: Government Relations
New “Pet Shop” Legislation Sets Dangerous Precedent in Restricting Pet Ownership
By: Sheila Goffe, Director, Government Relations Over the last year, AKC Government Relations has seen a rapid increase in the number of bills designed to restrict the sales of pets. Most are being introduced at the local level —and nearly all are packaged as “anti-puppy mill” or anti “pet shop” measures. Sounds good, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/new-pet-shop-legislation-sets-dangerous-precedent-in-restricting-pet-owners/
| May 19, 2014
Expert Advice: News
Club Spotlight: Fox Terrier Club of Northern California
How cool is this? The Fox Terrier Club of Northern California (FTCNC) has a mobile app especially for club members! According to the club's website: New FTCNC Mobile App The FTCNC mobile app allows members to view and reserve seats at upcoming shows and events, pay dues, and keep up to date with breaking news […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/club-spotlight-fox-terrier-club-of-northern-california/
| May 16, 2014
Press Releases
AKC in the News – Two New Breeds
An Associated Press article about AKC’s two newest breeds was distributed over the AP wire to hundreds of publications across the country and included information about breed characteristics, a quote from AKC Spokeswoman Gina DiNardo and an update about AKC Meet the Breeds® partnering with Westminster in 2015. Read the article.
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-in-the-news-two-new-breeds/
| May 1, 2014
Press Releases
AKC Rules Update
After each AKC Board and Delegate meeting, we’ll update you with the new Rules, Regulations and Policies adopted by the American Kennel Club. To view the updates from the April Board Meeting, see below. NOHS Changes (effective for events held on or after October 9, 2014): The AKC National Owner-Handled Series will be a required […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-rules-update/
| May 1, 2014
Press Releases
Clubs in the News – Walla Walla Kennel Club
The Walla Walla Kennel Club's recent events were promoted in the Union-Bulletin. The club hosted a weekend of dog shows, Coursing Ability Tests (CAT) and canine eye exams. They made a great effort to invite the public to take part in the CAT with their dogs. Check out the great coverage here. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/clubs-in-the-news-walla-walla-kennel-club/
| May 1, 2014
Legislative Alerts
Iowa Changes Breeder Bill Number, Advances Bill to Senate Floor
April 25, 2014 Through another procedural move, the bill number for the onerous breeder regulations bill has once again changed. The bill was also amended and passed out of the Senate Ways and Means Committee and is now pending in the Senate. The amendments made to this bill are not in the best interest of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/iowa-changes-breeder-bill-number-advances-bill-to-senate-floor/
| April 25, 2014
Press Releases
Highlights From The April 2014 Meeting Of The AKC Board Of Directors
New York, NY - Highlights from the April 21-22, 2014 meeting of the AKC Board of Directors are as follows. Full details on these actions, as well as other actions taken, are included in the minutes for the meetings, which will be posted on the AKC website. In accordance with the requirements of the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/highlights-from-the-april-2014-meeting-of-the-akc-board-of-directors/
| April 25, 2014
Legislative Alerts
New York City to Consider Mandatory Sterilization
New York City to Consider Mandatory Sterilization, Other Restrictions on Pet Sales on April 30 April 25, 2014 The New York City Council Committee on Health is scheduled to consider several measures on Wednesday, April 30, that create excessive restrictions on all breeders or pet shops who sell a pet. Among the many new requirements […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/artificially-expiring-and-creating-new-to-push-to-top-new-york-city-to/
| April 25, 2014
Legislative Alerts
Missouri Senate To Consider Prohibiting BSL on MONDAY (April 28)
April 25, 2014 The Missouri Senate has just scheduled floor debate for the Senate version of the bill to prohibit Missouri counties and municipalities from enacting breed-specific legislation. All current breed-specific ordinances in the state would also be voided. Those who reside or participate in dog events in Missouri are strongly encouraged to contact the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/missouri-senate-to-consider-prohibiting-bsl-on-monday-april-28/
| April 25, 2014