Jobs may come and go but being a responsible dog owner is a long-term commitment. Under ideal circumstances, you could work from home or bring your dog...

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, is seeking to mandate the spay/neuter of all dogs at its Thursday, December 5, 2024, Parish Council meeting. The American Kennel Club (AKC) encourages all St. Tammany residents to review the information below and to contact Parish Councilmembers to share concerns about the proposal. IMPACT Ordinance Calendar Number 7740AA requires all dogs […]

As Congress returns for the brief lame-duck session, lawmakers are racing to pass major legislation, including the Farm Bill, before the end of the year. One of the most pressing concerns is the potential inclusion of harmful amendments that would impact responsible dog breeders and the wellbeing of purebred dogs. Animal rights lobbyists are pushing […]

Summary: On Thursday, November 21, the City of Seaside, CA, unanimously adopted an ordinance that will require city residents to purchase a breeding permit before their dog or cat is bred and will require residents to spay or neuter their dog or cat if an unaltered license is not purchased or a veterinarian approved health […]

2024 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL December 14 & 15, 2024 AKC National Championship Judge Changes: Ms. Pamela Bruce will Judge Toy Fox Terriers in place of Gina Wieser and will Judge Lancashire Heelers in place of Ms. Linda L. Robey. Mrs. Sheila DiNardo will Judge Spaniels […]

The AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes is held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin   Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL Friday, December 13, 2024   The AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes is a competition created especially for purebred dogs aged 6-18 months (Puppies 6-12 months/ […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world's largest purebred dog registry and a leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce that its Patriotic Puppy Program (PPP), has graduated it’s 100th detection dog, a yellow Labrador Retriever named K-9 Teddy. The AKC Patriotic Puppy Program, part of the AKC’s Detection Dog Task Force, works with […]

Do male and female dogs behave differently? Can they live together? Should a dog's sex ever influence a puppy buyer? Here's how we gender-stereotype dogs.

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize extraordinary breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2024 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “It is our pleasure to honor this array of esteemed breeders,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “These individuals have made important […]

What sets the AKC apart from other dog registries? Plenty!  AKC is the world’s largest all-breed dog registry and dog sport organization. AKC has more than 5,035 local and breed-based dog clubs throughout the U.S. AKC sanctions over 26,000 dog events per year with more than 3.5 million entries, including breed conformation, agility, obedience, field […]

Congress is back in Washington for the lame-duck session and working to quickly move major legislation, such as the Farm Bill, not completed before the election. Yesterday, the Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Stabenow (D-MI) released the Senate version of the federal farm bill, The Rural Prosperity and Security Act of 2024, for immediate consideration. Unlike […]

When Maria B. Moya was growing up, she always wanted a dog, but it wasn’t possible where her family lived. Then she got out on her own and moved to Hoboken, New Jersey. In her new town, everyone, it seemed, had a dog. Many of them were the trendy mixed-breeds, known as "Goldendoodles." Moya, who […]

If you’re considering getting a second dog, there are questions you should answer and steps you should take to prepare for the responsibility that comes with training the new dog and helping your current dog adjust. Questions to Ask Yourself Before you jump into this new commitment, ask yourself these questions: Is your current dog […]

If you believe your dog is suffering from symptoms of bloat, call your vet or emergency vet immediately. I hate this disease. When I first started as a vet, we gave a dog with bloat a 50-50 chance if he could walk into the hospital. Many were too weak and had to be carried in. […]

Her name evokes images of a beloved princess or the ancient goddess of the hunt—Diana. She easily slips in and out of these roles, sometimes on the same day. One moment, she’s gleaming white, pouffed, and proud in the show ring. Turn around, and she’s dripping with pond water, her curls flattened out as she […]

Consideration of an overreaching proposed animal ordinance in DeKalb County that seeks to place restrictions on pet breeders and on individuals who transfer/give away/sell pets has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The County Operations Committee (OPS Committee) will meet to discuss the proposed ordinance at 1:00pm at 178 Sams Street, Decatur, GA 30030.  […]

Congress is returning to Washington this week for the brief lame-duck session. Major legislation, including House and Senate versions of a Farm Bill that contain new regulations for dog breeders, could be passed very quickly before the end of the year.  Already, lobbyists for animal rights groups are actively pushing to add language from the […]

Summary: On Thursday, November 21, the Seaside City Council (Monterey County) will consider the adoption of multiple changes to the animal control laws – including unaltered dog licenses and permits to breed one dog in the city. This will be the only opportunity to oppose these measures, so it is critical to voice your opposition […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2024"] Below you will find recording links and resources for webinars that aired in 2024. Once you click the recording link, you will be asked to enter your name and email address in order to access the recording. Webinar Topic Recording Link PYO: The Fear Inducing Three Letter Word Tuesday, January 9, 2024 […]

A meeting of the DeKalb County, Georgia, County Operations Committee (OPS Committee), which was scheduled for Friday, November 8, 2024, has been cancelled. The meeting agenda included discussion of an overreaching proposed animal ordinance that seeks to require litter permits; limitations on residents who might have the need to give away, sell, or transfer ownership […]