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Expert Advice: AKC Rally
Deaf Catahoula Leopard Dog ‘Callie’ Competes in AKC Rally
Five-year-old Callie was the only Catahoula Leopard Dog who competed at the AKC Rally National Championship this weekend. She relies on modified ASL.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-rally-national-championship-catahoula-leopard-dog-callie/
| July 23, 2024
![20 inch First Place: NAC MACH Pride Creek's Now We'Re Talking MXB MJB (Hallelujah), Border Collie, and Jessica Ajoux. 2023 AKC Agility Premier Cup held on July 8 in Columbus, OH.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/27113517/1r323070804_0092-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Newlyweds Take Four Dogs to the 2024 Agility Premier Cup
UDog Agility founders Jessica Ajoux and Perry Dewitt have four Border Collies competing in the 2024 Agility Premier Cup on June 29th.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/agility-premier-cup-jessica-ajoux-perry-dewitt/
| July 23, 2024
Legislative Alerts
New Hampshire End-of-Session Report: Harmful Dog Bills Fail and Veterinarian Access to Improve
The New Hampshire state legislature adjourned last month with a positive result for dogs and dog owners who rely on veterinarians. On July 19, Governor Sununu signed HB 1526 into law authorizing the state Board of Veterinary Medicine to issue conditional licenses for foreign-educated veterinarians practicing under a New Hampshire licensed veterinarian. The American Kennel […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-hampshire-end-session-report-harmful-dog-bills-fail-veterinarian-access-improve/
| July 23, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Health
Amantadine for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Amantadine is a medication that's commonly used off-label to treat pain in dogs. It's relatively safe with few serious side effects.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/amantadine-for-dogs/
| July 19, 2024
Legislative Alerts
CDC’s Dog Import Rule: Share Your Concerns with CDC and Congress
On August 1, 2024, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement new restrictions and requirements for the entry of dogs into the U.S. Anyone planning to bring a dog into the U.S. in the near future should familiarize themselves with upcoming import policy changes. The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes the serious […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/cdcs-dog-import-rule-share-concerns-cdc-congress/
| July 19, 2024
Legislative Alerts
MA Info: Amendment Withdrawn That Sought to Remove Dogs from Agriculture Definition
Yesterday, during the Massachusetts House of Representatives’ debate on H. 4876, a re-drafted omnibus clean energy bill, the sponsor of Amendment #5 that sought to remove dogs from the definition of agriculture, withdrew it from consideration. Details on the amendment are in yesterday’s post. The American Kennel Club (AKC) does not believe this proposed change […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-info-amendment-withdrawn-sought-remove-dogs-agriculture-definition/
| July 18, 2024
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Expert Advice: AKC Rally
16, Going On 17: ‘Kate’ Is the Oldest Dog at the AKC Rally National Championship
At 16 years old, "Kate" the All-American Dog (Hrh Katherine Elizabeth Roonie RN FITB) will be the oldest dog competing at the AKC Rally National Championship.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-rally-national-championship-kate/
| July 18, 2024
Legislative Alerts
California Update on Bills Impacting Dog Owners
The month of July is known as “Summer Recess” in the California Legislature. In advance of the Legislature returning to Sacramento on August 5, below are status updates for bills the American Kennel Club (AKC) continues to track this session. To see the complete list of bills you can do so by checking the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-update-bills-impacting-dog-owners-10/
| July 17, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Indiana Update: Indianapolis Intact Dog Registry Advances to Full Council
An Indianapolis City-County Council committee has advanced a proposal to require all owners of intact dogs to register and comply with certain requirements for care and breeding. It is expected to be considered by the full council in August. View AKC’s previous alert for more information on the proposal, or you can read it in […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/indiana-update-indianapolis-intact-dog-registry-advances-full-council/
| July 17, 2024
Legislative Alerts
MA Info: Amendment Removing Dogs from Agriculture Definition Re-filed
Yesterday, the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee released an omnibus clean energy re-drafted bill, H. 4876, and requested members file their amendments. Among more than 100 amendments filed for consideration during debate today, Amendment #5 mirrors an amendment filed last month that would remove dogs and cats from the definition of livestock. This change […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-notice-amendment-removing-dogs-agriculture-definition-re-filed/
| July 17, 2024