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Legislative Alerts
Iowa Considering Detrimental Changes to Breeder Regulations
Two bills are pending in the Iowa Senate that would impose detrimental requirements on those who are classified as "commercial breeders". In current law, a "commercial breeder" is defined as anyone who owns at least four intact dogs or cats and receives any consideration for breeding. These bills would significantly restrict the ability of those […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/iowa-considering-detrimental-changes-to-breeder-regulations/
| February 24, 2012
Legislative Alerts
MO Update: Bills Promoting Proper Animal Legal Status, Responsible Breeding Advancing
Two positive measures one protecting proper legal status of animals and one promoting responsible dog breeding have passed Missouri committees and are awaiting action by the Missouri House of Representatives. House Bill 1513 would prohibit state laws from conferring "upon any animal a right, privilege or legal status that is equivalent or that exceeds a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/mo-update-bills-promoting-proper-animal-legal-status-responsible-breed/
| February 24, 2012
Legislative Alerts
WV Senate Approves Breeder Restrictions – Contact the House TODAY!
The West Virginia Senate has passed Senate Bill 406, which would impose onerous restrictions on those who own 11 or more intact dogs. While some exemptions are included, the AKC believes they are vague and may still impact hobbyists who are not truly commercial breeders. The bill has now been assigned to the House Judiciary […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/wv-senate-approves-breeder-restrictions-contact-the-house-today/
| February 23, 2012
Legislative Alerts
MD Update: Guardianship Bill Hearing on March 1 at 1pm
The Maryland House Environmental Matters Committee is scheduled to consider House Bill 912 on Thursday, March 1. This bill seeks to change the word "owner" to "guardian" in numerous places within state code, which would likely result in a dramatic restriction in the rights of dog owners and veterinarians to properly care for and protect […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/md-update-guardianship-bill-hearing-on-march-1-at-1pm/
| February 23, 2012
Legislative Alerts
OH Update: Governor Kasich Signs HB 14 – BSL Removed from Ohio Law!
The AKC is pleased to report that Ohio Governor Kasich signed House Bill 14 this morning, thereby finally removing the term "pit bull" from the state's definition of "vicious dog" and holding all dog owners accountable, regardless of the breed they own. The AKC believes this new law goes a long way toward ensuring that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oh-update-governor-kasich-signs-hb-14-bsl-removed-from-ohio-law/
| February 21, 2012
Chairman's Reports
February 2012 Chairman’s Report
-- 2012 AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship Attracts Best in Bird Dogs -- Later this month, the 2012 AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship will take place at the Ames Plantation near Grand Junction, Tennessee. The event has drawn an entry of 124 dogs, which includes 105 Field Champions. This is the largest number […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2012-02/
| February 13, 2012
Press Releases
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship To Air On ABC Television Network February 4th
Watch the Top Dogs in the Nation Compete for Best in Show and $225,000 in Prizes Don’t miss the World’s Greatest Dog Show, the AKC Eukanuba National Championship. This year’s show will air on ABC on Saturday, February 4th at 2:00 pm EST (check local listings). Watch as the country’s premier dogs vie for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-eukanuba-national-championship-to-air-on-abc-television-network-fe/
| January 26, 2012
Press Releases
Special Canine Guests to Attend Barkfest at Bonhams
Meet Reigning AKC / Eukanuba National Champion “London” the Standard Poodle In celebration of dogs in art, the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Bonhams Auction House are hosting their annual charity brunch, Barkfest at Bonhams, on Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 10 a.m. to noon, benefiting the AKC Humane Fund, Inc. Dog lovers and art […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/special-canine-guests-to-attend-barkfest-at-bonhams/
| January 25, 2012
Press Releases
The Treeing Walker Coonhound — A Fast, Hot Nosed, Sensible Hunter — Joins AKC Family
– Breed is Sixth Coonhound to Gain Full AKC Recognition – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) expanded its litter of registered breeds on January 1 to welcome the Treeing Walker Coonhound, growing AKC’s family to 174 breeds. "The Treeing Walker is a fast, hot nosed, sensible hunter with a clear, ringing bugle voice," said AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-treeing-walker-coonhound-a-fast-hot-nosed-sensible-hunter-joins-ak/
| January 23, 2012
Press Releases
AKC Agility Stars Tori Self & Rev Selected to Compete at the Crufts International Agility Comp.
Tori Self and her Border Collie, NAC MACH Sagehill’s Change the World OF “Rev” have been selected to represent the American Kennel Club in the prestigious International Agility Competition during the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, England. The pair will compete against 25 teams from countries around the world. Tori and Rev were selected based […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-agility-stars-tori-self-and-rev-selected-to-compete-at-the-crufts/
| January 19, 2012