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American Kennel Club Launches New Coursing Ability Test
New Test Allows All Dogs the Chance to Experience the Fun and Excitement of Lure Coursing The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the launch of a new titling event – the Coursing Ability Test – on February 24, 2011 in Calhoun, GA. Open to all dogs, the Coursing Ability Test is […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-launches-new-coursing-ability-test/
| February 2, 2011
Legislative Alerts
OHIO UPDATE: Hearing to Repeal BSL To Be Held in Mid-February
The AKC has learned that the Ohio House Criminal Justice Committee hearing on House Bill 14 scheduled for Wednesday, February 2 at 9:00 a.m., is only for sponsor testimony. A second hearing will be scheduled in 1-2 weeks that will allow for public comment. Due to inclement weather, it is asked that those who support […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ohio-update-hearing-to-repeal-bsl-to-be-held-in-mid-february/
| February 1, 2011
Legislative Alerts
AKC Urges Repeal of Missouri Ownership Limits
Several Missouri lawmakers have proposed a number of bills that would repeal or amend Proposition B, which passed on the ballot in November 2010. Throughout 2010, the American Kennel Club voiced its opposition to Prop B, primarily because it placed a cap on the number of dogs that could be owned. Click here to read […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-urges-repeal-of-missouri-ownership-limits/
| January 31, 2011
Legislative Alerts
Ask NY Legislators to Support Pet Ownership for Senior Citizens!
New York Assembly Bill 3595 would prevent senior citizens from being denied occupancy or evicted from a multiple dwelling because they own a pet. We encourage all New York residents to contact their State Assemblyperson and the members of the Assembly Housing Committee, and ask them to support this legislation. Summary: There are many positive […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-ny-legislators-to-support-pet-ownership-for-senior-citizens/
| January 31, 2011
Legislative Alerts
Ohio House Committee to Consider Repeal of State Breed-Specific Laws on 2/2
The Ohio House Criminal Justice Committee has scheduled a public hearing on House Bill 14 for Wednesday, February 2 at 9:00 a.m. This bill removes the term "pit bull" from Ohio’s statutory definition of vicious dogs. The committee will also be considering House Bill 25, which would also remove the breed-specific language from Ohio law. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ohio-house-committee-to-consider-repeal-of-state-breed-specific-laws-o/
| January 31, 2011
Legislative Alerts
West Virginia Committee to Hear Restrictive Breeder Bill on 2/2
The West Virginia House Agriculture Committee is scheduled to consider House Bill 2015 this Wednesday, February 2. This problematic bill would limit dog ownership and place restrictions on dog breeding. The AKC strongly supports the humane treatment of dogs, including providing an adequate and nutritious diet, clean living conditions, regular veterinary care, kind and responsive […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/west-virginia-committee-to-hear-restrictive-breeder-bill-on-2-2/
| January 28, 2011
Press Releases
Three New Loveable Breeds Join AKC Family
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog, the Six-Toed Norwegian Lundehund and the Ancient and Rare Xoloitzcuintli Gain Full AKC Recognition The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) expanded its litter of registered breeds on January 1, to welcome the Entlebucher Mountain Dog, the Norwegian Lundehund and the Xoloitzcuintli --growing AKC’s family to 170 breeds. "The AKC is delighted to […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/three-new-loveable-breeds-join-akc-family/
| January 24, 2011
Legislative Alerts
URGENT: Wyoming Cruelty Bill Advances
On January 19, the Wyoming Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously passed Senate File 100, which seeks to add "puppy mills" and "animal hoarding" to the definition of animal cruelty. The AKC strongly supports the humane treatment of dogs, including providing an adequate and nutritious diet, clean living conditions, regular veterinary care, kind and responsive human companionship […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-wyoming-cruelty-bill-advances/
| January 20, 2011
Press Releases
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Best in Show Winner Australian Shepherd ‘Reckon’ Honored With Gov
-- Watch Reckon Defeat Nearly 2,500 Top Dogs During the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Broadcast on January 23, 2011 on ABC Television Network -- AKC/Eukanuba National Champion and New Hampshire’s Top Dog, Australian Shepherd Ch. Propwash Reckon, received an Official Commendation today from New Hampshire Governor John Lynch congratulating him and owners Leslie Frank and Judy […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-eukanuba-national-championship-best-in-show-winner-australian-shep/
| January 18, 2011
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club’s Overall Entries Increase in 2010
-- Records More Than 3 Million Entries -- The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) leapt over the 3 million entry mark in 2010, recording a total of more than 3,014,000 dog entries across all conformation, companion and performance events. The growth over the number of entries received in 2009 was sparked by the ever-growing interest in […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-clubs-overall-entries-increase-in-2010/
| January 17, 2011