AKC Government Relations has learned that the City of Indianapolis/Marion County, Indiana, is being encouraged by several groups, including the Indianapolis Animal Care Services, to consider drafting a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance in order to address shelter population concerns in the city. While no draft has been formally introduced, it is believed that the proposal may […]

The Government Relations and concerned dog owners and breeders submitted letters to the New Haven, CT Board of Alders regarding proposed changes to the animal ordinance, which resulted in the Board passing over the resolution at their Sept 17th and October 1st meetings.  AKC GR has learned today that the proposal is still under review […]

A phrase we hear more and more these days is helicopter parents — people who micromanage their child's every decision and movement. Often they take control and do tasks on their offsprings behalf no matter their age. In fact, for many helicopter parents, their grip grows as their children get older according to experts. Today […]

Tickets are on sale now for the 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to the Orlando Orange County Convention Center’s North/South Building this December 15th and 16th. Each daily event pass includes daytime events, evening group finals and Best in Show (on Sunday). Daytime hours are 8am – 5pm, and doors […]

The City of Aurora is hosting a public information meeting on Tuesday, October 16 regarding several proposed changes to the city’s animal laws.  The stated purpose of the changes is to “Create a superior quality of life for residents” and make the city “a desirable place to live and work.” These changes include limiting a […]

This is 16 year old, junior handler, Haleigh McKeithan with her dog, "Slam" earning her first qualifier at Sandhills RC in Ellerbe, NC. Way to to go Haleigh and Slam!

Event: German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America National Specialty 2018 Date: Saturday, Sept 29, 2018 Location: Washington Fairgrounds, Washington, Pennsylvania A surprise donation to Officer Matthew Karlowsky and K9 Officer Tony of the City of Washington Police Department was provided by the Friends of GWP National Events. Full body bite suit from Hallmark Canine 10 […]

Whether you're buying for the show ring or to serve as a companion, health screenings are among the key factors potential owners should consider before choosing a puppy. Increasingly, breeders are turning to health testing to ensure they are doing all they can to create strong matches between dogs that result in healthier puppies. The Canine […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="All-Breed Clubs Committee"] AKC Government Relations Update for Delegate All-Breed Clubs Committee June 2021 [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Bylaws Committee"] [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Canine Health Committee"] Four Factors Portend the Future of the Conformation Sport Health Promotion and Infection Control Recommendations Applying to Dog Shows [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Companion Events Committee"] […]

MACH Frankie Girl RAE MXS MJB OF CGCA TKN owned by Kit Young of Camano Island, WA Frankie was abandoned as a young puppy. After a short stay in a foster home, she hitched a ride with Pilots N Paws, making her way to Camano Animal Shelter, (CASA), on Camano Island in WA state. That is […]