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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Bully Breeds
Small or large, with solidly built, wide bodies, and short coats, Bully breeds share some of the same characteristics. Meet the Bully breeds!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/meet-bully-breeds/
| February 26, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Fun Facts About the American Staffordshire Terrier
The American Staffordshire is a breed that's had many names, but that's not the only interesting thing about the dog breed. Read to learn more.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/american-staffordshire-terrier-fun-facts/
| January 23, 2024
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S.
Lab Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary in the Top Spot, While the Bulldog Continues Its Ascent to Reign Supreme in the Dog World The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced its nationwide registration statistics today, revealing that for the 20th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed in America. This year’s list included […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-most-popular-dogs-in-the-us/
| January 26, 2011
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues February 2017
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama — Senate Bill 17 /House Bill 45 would create the “Alabama Dog and Cat Breeders Commission” with authority to license, regulate, and inspect dog and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-february-2017/state-issues-february-2017/
| June 15, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues March 2017
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama — Senate Bill 17 /House Bill 45 would create the “Alabama Dog and Cat Breeders Commission” with authority to license, regulate, and inspect dog and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-march-2017/state-issues-march-2017/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues April 2017
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama — Senate Bill 17 /House Bill 45 would create the “Alabama Dog and Cat Breeders Commission” with authority to license, regulate, and inspect dog and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-april-2017/state-issues-april-2017/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues May 2017
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama — House Bill 91 would create a civil cause of action of wrongful injury or death of a companion or service animal when a […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-may-2017/state-issues-may-2017/
| June 14, 2018
Legislative Alerts
NH Update: Bill to Criminalize Some Breeders Likely Dead for 2024
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is pleased to report that an extremist New Hampshire bill that would have criminalized some breeders failed to meet a March 28, 2024, legislative deadline, likely ending any further consideration of the bill for the remainder of the 2024 legislative session. House Bill 1102 sought to describe brachycephaly as a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-update-bill-criminalize-breeders-likely-dead-2024/
| March 29, 2024
Pages
Title Recognition Fall 2023
The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/title-recognition-fall-2023/
| December 7, 2023
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AKC Title Recognition Summer 2023
The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/akc-title-recognition-summer-2023/
| September 26, 2023