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Legislative Alerts
NJ ACTION NEEDED NOW: MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD AGAINST SB 63!
A significantly amended New Jersey Senate Bill 63 was approved late last week by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. The bill could now be considered for a vote by the full Senate this Thursday, June 30. Although some important and necessary changes have been made, the AKC remains deeply concerned with SB 63. It […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-senate-bill-63-june-30/
| June 28, 2016
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
7 Things You Didn’t Know About The Vizsla
Vizslas have a long history as the most prized possession of aristocrats in Hungary. Here are seven things you may not know about these regal canines.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-vizsla/
| June 28, 2016
Canine Partners
Congratulations to the 3rd All-American UDX!
Jasmine of Lindenbrook UDX and Nan Daley of Woodside, CA, have become just the third All-American Dog team to achieve the AKC Obedience title of Utility Dog Excellent (UDX). This challenging goal requires dogs to qualify in both Open B and Utility B classes on the same day 10 times. Jasmine achieved this in just […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congratulations-to-the-3rd-all-american-udx/
| June 28, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Support Delaware Bill to Prohibit Breed-Specific Laws
A bill has been approved by the Delaware House Health and Human Development Committee that would ensure the state and local Delaware municipalities cannot declare a dog as dangerous based solely on “a dog’s breed or perceived breed.” The bill also makes several amendments to streamline current state laws, including removing all references to the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/de-pbsl-house-vote/
| June 24, 2016
Canine Partners
Former Stray Loves Active Life in New Home
Kumala CAX owned by Michelle Jung of Daly City, CA Michelle adopted Kuma from the San Francisco SPCA in 2014 when he was around a year and a half. He was a stray dog from a neighboring county before being picked up and turned into a shelter. “I've had him for about two years now, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/former-stray-loves-active-life-in-new-home/
| June 23, 2016
Expert Advice: Events
Maine Golden Retriever Club Names Claire Caro 2016 Honorary Member
The Maine Golden Retriever Club has announced its selection of Claire Caro of Elizabeth, Colorado as the club’s 2016 Honorary Member. Ms. Caro currently serves as Secretary of the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA). She is a Life Member of GRCA and formerly served as the organization’s Treasurer for many years. “As GRCA’s New […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/mgrc-names-claire-caro-honorary-member/
| June 23, 2016
Expert Advice: Feature
Vivian The ‘Giant’ Dachshund Moves To NYC And Helps Kids In The Process
Vivian the Dachshund is larger than life. Yes, a larger-than-life Dachshund. This little dog towers over the Brooklyn Bridge, a Manhattan boardwalk, and other people around her. How you ask? With a little help from her owner, Mitch Boyer. Boyer created the first giant picture of Vivian in the summer of 2014 during […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/vivian-the-giant-dachshund-moves-to-nyc-and-helps-kids-in-the-process/
| June 23, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Marine Reunited With K-9 One Last Time Before His Emotional Military Farewell
Staff Sergeant Russ Beckley, Jr. is a fourth-generation Marine who served in Afghanistan with his partner, Rico. Rico, however, was no ordinary Marine. Rico was a 12-year-old German Shepherd K-9 who was part of more than 240 missions and 30 firefights during his two deployments to Afghanistan. This weekend, Beckley, Jr. was reunited with Rico […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/marine-reunited-with-k-9-one-last-time-before-his-emotional-military-farewell/
| June 21, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Sarasota County, FL to Consider Changes to Ordinance Restricting Pet Sales
The Sarasota County Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to an ordinance adopted in April of 2016. The staff is recommending that the hobby breeder definition be eliminated and that the definition of “Commercial Establishment” be modified to more clearly exclude those who engage in occasional sales and responsible hobby breeding. This action is in […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/sarasota-fl-restrict-pet-sales/
| June 20, 2016
Legislative Alerts
NJ UPDATE: SB 63 to be heard on Thursday, June 23 Take Action Now
AKC Government Relations has confirmed that New Jersey Senate Bill 63 will be heard by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee on Thursday, June 23, at 10AM in Committee Room 4, 1st Floor of the State House Annex, Trenton (125 W State St #2, Trenton, NJ 08608). As currently written, the bill seeks to repeal […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-sb63-heard-june23/
| June 20, 2016