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Legislative Alerts
URGENT: Responsible Indiana Dog Owners/Breeders Needed to Help Stop Breeders Bill on February 11
The Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee has agreed to hear a proposed amendment that would require any breeder who owns 10 or more intact female dogs over four months old to register as a commercial breeder. The amendment also bans ownership of more than 20 intact dogs that are a year of age […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-responsible-indiana-dog-owners-breeders-needed-to-help-stop-bre/
| February 11, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Arizona: Phoenix Activists Pushing for Breeder Regulations
AKC understands that local animal rights groups are putting increased pressure on local cities in Arizona (particularly Phoenix) to enact breeder regulations in an effort to address shelter population concerns. This is a trend we are increasingly seeing in cities throughout the United States. While nothing has been formally introduced, now is the time for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/arizona-phoenix-activists-pushing-breeder-regulations/
| September 13, 2024
Legislative Alerts
DeKalb County, GA: Litter Permits and Dog Breeder/Seller Restrictions Deferred to October
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners deferred consideration of a proposed ordinance that would, among other provisions, enact litter permits and impose restrictions on breeders and individuals who sell/transfer dogs. Revisions to the proposal are in process, and it will be on the agenda October 8, 2024. It is important for DeKalb County commissioners to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dekalb-county-ga-litter-permits-dog-breeder-seller-restrictions-deferred-october/
| August 29, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature
Endachs’ Tori Lee Advocates for Responsible Breeding of Dachshunds
Victoria "Tori" Lee, the owner of Endachs, grew up with dogs of different ages and breeds. When she was 15 years old, she was determined to have a dog...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/tori-lee-endachs/
| May 31, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Mary-Kay Schroeder of Bayswater Portuguese Water Dogs
Mary-Kay Schroeder of Bayswater Portuguese Water Dogs is an AKC Breeder of Merit who has been breeding PWDs since 1993. She lives in Cicero, Indiana, which is about 30 miles north of Indianapolis and on Morse Lake. Mary-Kay shows her dogs in conformation, agility, water, obedience, and scent work. AKC: How did you get […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-mary-kay-schroeder-bayswater-portuguese-water-dogs/
| May 17, 2024
Legislative Alerts
CA Update: Assembly Declines to Vote on Breeder Bill
On Tuesday, April 16, the California Assembly Business and Professions Committee held a hearing for AB 2425, a bill seeking to address concerns in animal shelters and change the definition of a dog breeder in California code to encompass hobbyists. No vote was taken during the hearing and at this time AKC believes the Business […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-update-assembly-declines-vote-breeder-bill/
| April 19, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Breeder Spotlight: Lacey & Luisma Benítez of LBK AmStaffs
Lacey and Luisma Benítez, of LBK American Staffordshire Terriers, are the first and only Platinum Breeders of Merit of the American Staffordshire Terrier. They are a married couple, navigating life between Spain and St. Augustine, Florida, and have been deeply involved in this breed for 20 years. Luisma, who is from Spain, is a software […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-lacey-luisma-benitez-lbk-amstaffs/
| April 18, 2024
Legislative Alerts
CA Update: Los Angeles Passes Breeder Permit Suspension
On Tuesday, April 9, the Los Angeles City Council voted to suspend the issuance of new breeding permits until city animal shelters are below 75 percent of capacity. AKC continues to strenuously oppose this measure as responsible dog breeders are not the reason why city animal shelters are in distress. AKC will continue to advocate […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-update-los-angeles-passes-breeder-permit-suspension-2/
| April 10, 2024
Legislative Alerts
CA Update: Los Angeles Passes Breeder Permit Suspension
On Tuesday, April 9, the Los Angeles City Council voted to suspend the issuance of new breeding permits until city animal shelters are below 75 percent of capacity. AKC continues to strenuously oppose this measure as responsible dog breeders are not the reason why city animal shelters are in distress. AKC will continue to advocate […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-update-los-angeles-passes-breeder-permit-suspension/
| April 10, 2024
Legislative Alerts
CA Update: Los Angeles to Consider Breeder Permit Suspension Tomorrow- Call Your Councilmember
Summary: On Wednesday, April 3, the Los Angeles Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee voted to send a proposal to the full Los Angeles City Council that would suspend the issuance of new breeding permits. The full city council will consider the proposal on Tuesday, April 9. See below for more info! Reminder: this proposal would […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-update-los-angeles-consider-breeder-permit-suspension-tomorrow-call-councilmember/
| April 8, 2024
Legislative Alerts
CA Update: Los Angeles Committee Advances Breeder Permit Suspension- Call Your Councilmember
Summary: On Wednesday, April 3, the Los Angeles Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee voted to send a proposal to the full Los Angeles City Council that would suspend the issuance of new breeding permits. There is not a date set for the city council to consider this proposal, but AKC will provide updates as they […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-update-los-angeles-committee-advances-breeder-permit-suspension-call-councilmember/
| April 5, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Illinois Update: Springfield Holds Breeder Permit Proposal for Further Discussion
The City of Springfield has decided to table a proposal at least temporarily that would require anyone who breeds in city limits to first obtain a $100 annual breeder permit. AKC thanks local club members and hobbyists who took the time to reach out to the council to express your concerns with the proposal. We […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-update-springfield-holds-breeder-permit-proposal-discussion/
| April 1, 2024
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
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
Legislative Alerts
NH Alert: House to Vote Thursday on Extremist Bill to Criminalize Some Breeders
SUMMARY: On Thursday, March 28, 2024, the New Hampshire House of Representatives is expected to vote on House Bill 1102, an 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-alert-house-vote-thursday-extremist-bill-criminalize-breeders/
| March 25, 2024
Legislative Alerts
NH Update: Extremist Bill to Criminalize Some Breeders Voted Down by Committee
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is pleased to report that, this morning, the New Hampshire House Environment and Agriculture Committee voted House Bill 1102 as “Inexpedient to Legislate.” This means that it is the committee’s recommendation that the bill should not be approved. HB 1102 is a radical bill that seeks to describe brachycephaly as […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-update-extremist-bill-criminalize-breeders-voted-committee/
| March 13, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Tennessee: Good News—Dog Breeder Bill Unlikely to Advance This Year
The voices of Tennessee dog owners were heard! The sponsor of House Bill 2938 has taken this problematic dog breeder bill “off notice” in committee. That means HB 2938 and companion Senate Bill 2513, which seek to license and regulate dog and cat breeders in the state, are unlikely to advance. Read concerns with these […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennessee-good-news-dog-breeder-bill-unlikely-advance-year/
| March 13, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Data Collected About Commercial Dog Breeders Would No Longer Be Private Under MN Bill
Minnesota Senate File 3458, which is scheduled to be considered by the Senate Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, seeks to remove from current law an explicit declaration that data collected by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (Board) on commercial dog and cat breeders is private or nonpublic. SF […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/data-collected-commercial-dog-breeders-no-longer-private-mn-bill/
| March 4, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Express Opposition Today to New Hampshire Bill that Seeks to Criminalize Breeders!
On Tuesday, March 5, at 1PM, the New Hampshire House Environment and Agriculture Committee is scheduled to consider HB 1102, “Defining Animal Cruelty,” in a public hearing. The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the New Hampshire Dogs Owners of the Granite State (NH DOGS) are in strong opposition to HB 1102, which describes brachycephaly as […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/express-opposition-today-new-hampshire-bill-seeks-criminalize-breeders/
| February 29, 2024
Legislative Alerts
NH: Hearing on January 16 – Oppose Restrictions on Certain Breeders, Pet Sales
On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the New Hampshire (NH) House Environment and Agriculture Committee will hear public testimony on HB 1680, which seeks to restrict newly-defined “retail pet stores” to include anyone with a physical facility who transfers more than 30 dogs per year at retail. Residents and New Hampshire breeders are strongly encouraged to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-hearing-january-16-oppose-restrictions-certain-breeders-pet-sales/
| January 9, 2024