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Legislative Alerts
Oklahoma House Approves Changes to Breeder Law
On Monday, the Oklahoma House overwhelmingly approved Senate Bill 1919 by a vote of 86-1, which would make many positive changes to the state's commercial pet breeder law. Thanks to the phone calls and e-mails sent by responsible Oklahoma pet breeders and dog owners, the House approved all amendments made by the House Agriculture, Wildlife, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-house-approves-changes-to-breeder-law/
| April 24, 2012
Legislative Alerts
Missouri To Consider Changes To Seizure Law Tomorrow (4/25)
The Missouri Senate Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources will consider a bill tomorrow that would make several positive changes to the state's laws regarding animal seizure laws. Among these changes is a provision stating that no animal may be intentionally euthanized or sterilized until legal proceedings have been concluded. Missouri dog owners and breeders […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/missouri-to-consider-changes-to-seizure-law-tomorrow-4-25/
| April 24, 2012
Press Releases
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Opened To All Competitors
The American Kennel Club and Eukanuba are pleased to announce that the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will become an open show awarding Championship and Grand Championship points. This new format will begin with the upcoming AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on December 15-16th, 2012 in Orlando, Florida. “We’re excited to open the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship to all competitors,” […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-eukanuba-national-championship-opened-to-all-competitors/
| April 17, 2012
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Delaware County Kennel Club and Pasco Florida Kennel Club with Community
New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced recently that Delaware County Kennel Club (Pennsylvania) and the Pasco Florida Kennel Club have been honored with AKC Community Achievement Award for the first quarter of 2012. The AKC Community Achievement Awards support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation efforts of AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-delaware-county-kennel-club-and-pasco-flor/
| April 13, 2012
Legislative Alerts
Louisiana Update: No Action Taken Today On HB 163
Louisiana legislative staff has confirmed with AKC's Government Relations Department that today's consideration of Louisiana House Bill 163 by the House Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development Committee was voluntarily deferred. This means that no action was taken, and the bill remains in committee. The bill may, however, be considered at a future committee hearing. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisiana-update-no-action-taken-today-on-hb-163/
| April 12, 2012
Press Releases
AKC Launches Kids’ Art Contest
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ASKS KIDS TO SHOW HOW THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS THROUGH ART April 11, 2012 - AKC Kids' Corner 2012 Art Contest Launched New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is pleased to announce the 2012 AKC Kids' Corner Art Contest is now open for entries. The contest […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-launches-kids-art-contest/
| April 11, 2012
Chairman's Reports
April 2012 Chairman’s Report
-- Join Us in the AKC Conversation -- This isn't so much a Chairman's Report as it is a little straight talk among friends. And I intend it to be the first of many. We are fortunate that my predecessors, Ron Menaker and David Merriam, had the foresight to carefully plan for a financially sound […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2012-04/
| April 10, 2012
Legislative Alerts
LOUISIANA: ACTION NEEDED NOW: HB 163 TO BE HEARD THURSDAY!
The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department has learned that Louisiana House Bill 163, a bill which further threatens the rights of responsible dog owners and breeders with ownership limits and vague care and conditions standards, will be considered on Thursday, April 12, 2012, by the Louisiana House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisiana-action-needed-now-hb-163-to-be-heard-thursday/
| April 10, 2012
Press Releases
New 2012 Schedule of Championship Points Released
Realignment of Divisions Creates More Equitable Distribution of Majors New York, N.Y. – As of May 16, 2012, the new Schedule of Championship points for Conformation events will go into effect with a new realignment of divisions. The number of divisions will also increase for 2012 from 13 to 15 to enhance the ability […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/new-2012-schedule-of-championship-points-released/
| April 5, 2012
Press Releases
AKC National Agility Championship Winners Crowned in Reno, Nevada
Eleven new AKC® National Agility Champions were crowned yesterday at the 2012 AKC National Agility Championship (NAC) sponsored by J &J Dog Supplies, held March 30 – April 1 in Reno, Nevada. The American Kennel Club® event brought together an entry of more than 900 dogs from across the country to compete for the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-agility-championship-winners-crowned-in-reno-nevada/
| April 2, 2012