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Expert Advice: Government Relations
Delaware Becomes 19th State to Ban Breed-Specific Legislation
On Friday, June 2nd, 2017, Delaware Governor John Carney (D) signed House Bill 13, which is intended to protect the rights of responsible Delaware dog owners by prohibiting any dog from being declared “potentially dangerous” or “dangerous” under state law simply based on the dog’s breed. The bill would also prohibit municipalities from enacting laws […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/delaware-becomes-19th-state-to-ban-breed-specific-legislation/
| June 14, 2017
Legislative Alerts
NJ Senate Voting Sessions Coming Up Soon ‘ Time Again to Urge Support of Conditional Veto of S.3041
Additional attempts to overturn the conditional veto of S.3041 are likely to be made at upcoming voting sessions of the New Jersey State Senate. Those voting sessions are scheduled to take place on Monday, June 19; Thursday, June 22; Monday, June 26; and Thursday, June 29. It is important that all New Jersey residents again […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-senate-voting-sessions-coming-up-soon-time-again-to-urge-support-of-conditional-veto-of-s-3041/
| June 14, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Brucellosis Update: AKC Canine Health Foundation Funds Research to Battle the Disease
Canine brucellosis is a reproductive disease caused by the bacterium Brucella canis (B. canis), which can cause infertility, abortion, and severe spinal infections in dogs. The B. canis bacteria can be transmitted several ways: during a heat cycle, at breeding, through contaminated hands or clothing, and from the bitch to the puppies during whelping […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/brucellosis-update-akc-canine-health-foundation/
| June 13, 2017
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Summer Kennel Safety and Comfort Tips
Summer arrives this month, and most of the country has already experienced hot, muggy weather. I hope these ideas will help protect your home, kennel, and dogs from summer hazards. Check all air conditioners and fans. Make sure they are clean, in good working order, and properly wired. Clean and change the filters often. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/summer-kennel-safety-and-comfort-tips/
| June 13, 2017
Chairman's Reports
June 2017 Chairman’s Report
Making New Strides in Canine Health Whether our passion lies in the show ring, the field, the whelping box, or any combination thereof, our goal to produce, raise and own healthy purebred dogs is one we all share. With that objective in mind, I would like to tell you about the incredible advancements that we […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/june-2017-chairmans-report/
| June 13, 2017
Legislative Alerts
CA Action Alert: AB 485 Scheduled for Committee Hearing June 26 ‘ Start Contacting Members Now!
Assembly Bill 485'which seeks to prohibit pet retailers from selling pets (including dogs, cats and rabbits) unless the animals were obtained from a public animal control agency or shelter, a shelter maintained by a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, a humane society shelter, or a nonprofit rescue or adoption organization'is scheduled for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-action-alert-ab-485-scheduled-for-committee-hearing-june-26-start-contacting-members-now/
| June 13, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Jennifer Young-Hopkins of Y-Farms Kennels
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Jennifer Young-Hopkins of Y-Farms Kennels Each month, the American Kennel Club (AKC) profiles breeders to hear about how they got started, their breeding program, and their experience with AKC Marketplace. We recently spoke with AKC Breeder of Merit Jennifer Young-Hopkins of Y-Farms Kennels in Zachary, La. Here, she answers questions about […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/jennifer-young-hopkins-y-farms-kennels/
| June 9, 2017
Canine Partners
Top Obedience Title Earns Steak & Ice Cream Reward
Odysseus UD BN GN RA owned by Regan Radtke of Champaign, IL Regan adopted Odysseus or “Odie” for short, from the Humane Society Naples in Naples, FL, in 2009, when he was eight months old. He soon traveled to Illinois with her while she attended law school. “Not one to be left out, Odysseus furthered […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/top-obedience-title-earns-steak-ice-cream-reward/
| June 8, 2017
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Announces The ‘AKC Safety in Salon’ Course
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and advocate for all dogs, today announces the expansion of its AKC Safety in the Salon course. The AKC recognizes the importance of proper grooming for the health, well-being and overall comfort of dogs. By educating on the best practices in grooming safety, the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-announces-the-akc-safety-in-salon-course/
| June 6, 2017
Canine Partners
Former Foster Pup Gains Confidence Through Coursing
Kendall’s Myles to Home CAX owned by Ronda Kendall of Jefferson, IA Myles came to Ronda as a foster, and they became foster failures as Ronda soon fell in love with the little guy and adopted him. “He was a very shy and scared young dog when he first came to us. He stole our […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/former-foster-pup-gains-confidence-through-coursing/
| June 6, 2017