We’re proud to announce the new 2025 AKC Impact by State report is now available. These comprehensive reports highlight the positive impact that AKC, AKC local and breed clubs, and our affiliates have in each state, including the economic impact of AKC events in local communities.
Over the past several weeks, we’ve seen an uptick in efforts at the state at local level to restrict or ban the breeding, raising and sale of purpose-bred dogs. From a breeding moratorium in Philadelphia to expensive “puppy birth certificates” in Maryland; to bills in Georgia, Illinois, and New York (among others) to essentially regulate all breeders, it’s evident that lawmakers need to your help to better understand the value of supporting responsible dog breeders.
The AKC Impact by State report demonstrates just some of the tangible benefits AKC clubs and exhibitors provide to local communities. It is a powerful and effective tool to educate lawmakers and the public, and to counter the false narrative that tries to blame breeders of purpose-bred dogs for shelter and animal control issues across the country. We encourage you to take the time to review the page devoted for your state and share it with local and state lawmakers.
Read more to learn about the success the Responsible Dog Owners of Maryland achieved when they held an extremely popular “Canines at the Capitol” event, where club members and their dogs greeted lawmakers and staff and shared the AKC state impact report for Maryland, along with other information about the positive things AKC clubs do in their community.
Lawmakers need to hear the positive stories. Please join us in contacting lawmakers and sharing the impactful ways clubs and responsible purebred dog owners and breeders make a positive difference. Check out our AKC Legislative Action Center (www.akcgr.org) and click on “sample letters” for ideas on how to invite lawmakers to shows and introduce yourself and your club. If you have any questions, or positive stories you would like to share on how your club is making a difference for dogs and the community, contact us at doglaw@akc.org.