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Legislative Alerts
PA Informational Update: House Passes Bill to Increase Dog Law Funding
Recently, the Pennsylvania House passed legislation to provide an additional source of revenue to the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement. House Bill 142 would exempt excess Dog Law fines, fees and cost from being deposited into the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account. Background: Since 1988, all fines, fees and costs collected by […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/pa-informational-update-house-passes-bill-increase-dog-law-funding/
| June 15, 2021
Legislative Alerts
NJ Action Alert: Bill Targeting Large Dogs Scheduled for Hearing Tomorrow, 6/16 – Take Action Today!
Amended Assembly Bill 2401, dubbed the “Responsible Dog Ownership Bill”, is scheduled for consideration by the Assembly Appropriations Committee tomorrow, June 16, 2021. The American Kennel Club (AKC) is deeply concerned with the disparate impacts of this bill on owners of large dogs. It is imperative that concerned New Jersey residents contact the members of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-action-alert-bill-targeting-large-dogs-scheduled-hearing-tomorrow-6-16-take-action-today/
| June 15, 2021
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Expert Advice: Feature
Gaining Gail Sheehy’s Dog: Passages Through Grief & Friendship
Chollie was a gift meant to ease grief. That’s one of the first things I learned about my friend Gail Sheehy’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. After losing her Tibetan Spaniel in 2007 and her husband Clay Felker in 2008, Gail welcomed Chollie into her life at just the right moment. After two sad and lonely […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/gail-sheehy-passages-chollies-story/
| June 14, 2021
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Legislative Alerts
Breaking News: CDC To Suspend Importation of Dogs from Countries Classified as High Risk for Rabies
Today, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the temporary suspension of the importation of dogs from countries classified as high risk for canine rabies. This suspension will also apply to dogs arriving from countries not considered a high risk if the dogs have been in a high-risk country during the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/breaking-news-cdc-suspend-importation-dogs-countries-classified-high-risk-rabies/
| June 14, 2021
Legislative Alerts
NJ Alert: Bills Impacting Large Dogs, Care After Seizure Up for Hearing on Tuesday, June 15 – Comment Today
Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 15, the New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee is scheduled to consider two dog-related bills. New Jersey residents are encouraged to contact the members of the committee and respectfully share their concerns. Senate Bill 3607 As introduced, S.3607, dubbed the “Responsible Dog Ownership Act”, seeks to establish new dog related rules, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-alert-bills-impacting-large-dogs-care-seizure-hearing-tuesday-june-15-comment-today/
| June 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Are Mixed-Breed Dogs Healthier Than Purebred Dogs?
For more than 30 years, I have served as a veterinarian at one of the largest veterinary emergency hospitals in the country. Each year, our hospital treats more than 11,000 cats and dogs in our emergency room. Thousands more see our veterinary specialists. As you might guess, I’ve taken care of a lot of dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/mixed-breed-purebred-health/
| June 14, 2021
Legislative Alerts
New York Success: Insurance Breed Protection Approved, Negative Dog Bills Held
Early this morning, the New York Legislature wrapped up its 2021 session with numerous significant successes for New York dog owners. We thank the Associated Dog Clubs of New York State and the many New York club members who joined AKC Government Relations in reaching out to lawmakers. The joint efforts led to the following […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-success-insurance-breed-protection-approved-negative-dog-bills-held/
| June 11, 2021
Legislative Alerts
NJ Action Alert: Committee to Hear Dog-Related Bills on Monday, June 14 – Request Amendments Now!
On Monday, June 14, the New Jersey Assembly Agriculture Committee will consider three dog-related bills. It is imperative that American Kennel Club (AKC)-affiliated clubs in New Jersey, and breeders, owners, and performance dog enthusiasts, contact the members of the New Jersey Assembly Agriculture Committee and respectfully urge them to amend A.1365 and amend S.1258/A.2319. AMEND […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-action-alert-committee-hear-dog-related-bills-monday-june-14-request-amendments-now/
| June 11, 2021
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Five Foods to Feed Dogs With Upset Stomachs
Feeding a sick dog, especially one dealing with a decreased appetite, upset stomach, diarrhea, and vomiting, can be stressful. To deal with some symptoms, you may want to ask your vet about an over-the-counter stomach and diarrhea treatment. But a bland diet can help address some of these symptoms while also giving your dog the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/food-for-dogs-stomach-upset/
| June 10, 2021
Sports & Events
The 2024 Virtual Trick Dog Competition
It’s That Time Again to Get Ready for the 2024 AKC Trick Dog National Competition! It’s Virtual! You could win Best Trick Dog for Your Breed! We are excited to announce the AKC Trick Dog National Competition for 2024. All AKC Trick Dogs who have earned the Elite Performer title can enter the competition. As […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/announce-virtual-trick-dog-competition/
| June 9, 2021