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Legislative Alerts
NY Update: Debarking Bill Continues to Advance – Contact Your State Senator
The New York Senate Agriculture Committee has advanced Senate Bill 142, which seeks to ban “debarking” – a standard veterinary practice also known as bark softening – unless the procedure is medically necessary to treat an injury, illness, or congenital defect. The bill will now be considered by the full Senate. New York dog owners […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ny-update-debarking-bill-continues-advance-contact-state-senator/
| March 28, 2024
Legislative Alerts
NH Update: Bill to Criminalize Some Breeders Tabled
Earlier today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 232-140 to table House Bill 1102, which suspended further consideration of the extremist bill that seeks to describe brachycephaly as a “birth deformity that causes suffering” and would criminalize the sale and breeding of brachycephalic dogs and any dog that could be claimed to have a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-update-bill-criminalize-breeders-tabled/
| March 28, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature
Across Conformation Rings, ‘Enzo’ the Saint Bernard Shines
Owner-handler Evelyn Dixon, of New Market, MD, isn't the only one who shows her Saint Bernard, "Enzo," in the conformation ring — her son does, too.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/conformation-saint-bernard-enzo/
| March 28, 2024
Legislative Alerts
CA Update: LA Committee Likely Reconsidering Breeder Permit Suspension Next Week
Summary: On Wednesday, April 3, the Los Angeles Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee is expected to discuss a 2023 proposal to suspend the issuance of new breeding permits. This would impact all who breed in the city, and as currently enforced it could also impact all owners of intact dogs even if they are not […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-update-la-committee-likely-reconsidering-breeder-permit-suspension-next-week/
| March 28, 2024
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Patriotic Puppy Program … A Look Back at 2023
As 2024 moves quickly through the first quarter of the year, it’s easy to get focused on the next big thing. Afterall, AKC is hosting the Detection Dog Conference again in July, which requires significant effort and focus to ensure a quality event. However, 2023 was a banner year for the AKC Detection Dog Task […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-pilot-detection-puppy-rearing-program/patriotic-puppy-program-look-back-2023/
| March 28, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
German Shorthaired Pointer History: Field Breed And Family Companion
National pride, a lush natural landscape, and abundant game helped the German Shorthaired Pointer rise in popularity. Learn about the breed's history.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/german-shorthaired-pointer-history/
| March 28, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the 2024 AKC National Agility Championship Winners
Over 1000 dogs participated in the 2024 AKC National Agility Championship presented by YuMOVE to show off their skills as America's top Agility dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2024-akc-national-agility-championship-winners/
| March 28, 2024
Legislative Alerts
California: Bill Seeks to Regulate Hobby Breeders
California Assembly Bill 2425, a bill sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation seeking to address concerns in animal shelters, has been amended to also include regulations on hobbyist dog breeders. The proposal insinuates that people who breed as few as ONE litter are contributing to animal shelter population concerns. What You Can Do: Although the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-bill-seeks-regulate-hobby-breeders/
| March 28, 2024
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CROWNS 2024 NATIONAL AGILITY CHAMPIONS
The top Agility dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of 1,330 competitors at the AKC National Agility Championship presented by YuMOVE. The high energy competition was held March 14-17 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, GA. “We had a stellar competition this year,” said Carrie DeYoung, Director […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-crowns-2024-national-agility-champions/
| March 28, 2024
Expert Advice: Training
What Common Dog Training Words Mean
Dog training comes with its own lingo. Learn the definitions for common dog training terminology so you can train your dog with confidence.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-training-terms-lingo/
| March 28, 2024