The California Legislature has introduced several bills with the potential to impact dog owners.  AKC Government Relations is in contact with the authors of critical bills and is working to ensure the best interest of responsible dog owners is protected. While no action is essential at this time, California dog owners are encouraged to make […]

It is not surprising that winter is the leading time for home and kennel fires. At the first signs of a winter cold snap, after an “arctic” cold front, or following an unusually cold period, we often hear devastatingly bad news about a home, business and/or kennel fire. The loss of a home, business or […]

Do you need to transfer your new dog’s ownership into your name?  Do you want to do that without having to take a trip to the mailbox? Check out AKC Online Certificate Transfers! Breeders and owners no longer have to write checks and mail documents, then wait for processing. The online transfer process is part […]

Puppies need several trips to the vet for regular care and vaccinations before they go to their forever homes, and those trips get more exciting as they grow. Tractor Supply Company has a crate that will make getting them there easier for everyone. The Petmate 2-Door Top Load Kennel has a top-entry that allows for […]

When Carla Repko was younger, she and her brother would beg and beg their parents for a dog and were sadly unsuccessful with each attempt. So naturally, when she bought her first house, the first thing she did was get a dog: a mixed breed named Artoo. While his behavior was great in the first […]

An Arizona House Committee scheduled a hearing for Wednesday, February 16, on a bill that would prohibit insurance companies from considering the breed of dog a person owns when considering liability, risk, and other factors related to their homeowners and renters insurance coverage. All responsible dog owners and breeders in Arizona are encouraged to contact […]

Senate Bill 128 seeks to designate the Treeing Walker Coonhound as the official state dog of Kentucky. The bill states that the Treeing Walker Coonhound is a native Kentucky dog breed, developed in the 1800s by two Kentucky breeders.  Dog lovers in the state are urged to contact your state senators and representatives and ask […]

Veterinarians recommend that all dogs receive preventative health care measures, such as core vaccinations, heartworm and tick-borne disease testing, and deworming for intestinal parasites. There are considerations for these diseases and their prevention strategies that are specific breeding dogs, as we strive to keep them safe through pregnancy and produce healthy puppies. Core vaccinations Distemper […]

As a child with a passion for dogs, constantly bringing home the strays that crossed her path, Sylvia Calderwood read every book written by Albert Payson Terhune, the beloved author who was also a renowned Collie breeder. So it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that her heart was eventually captured by the Shetland […]

San Marcos, Texas has proposed an ordinance that will prohibit pet stores from sourcing dogs from licensed breeders. This ordinance will limit pet choice and consumer protections for San Marcos area families seeking a dog that fits their needs and lifestyle. Retail pet sales bans/ restrictions limit consumer protections and choice, while doing nothing to […]