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Press Releases
AKC Statement on AVMA Crop and Dock Policy
New York, NY (November 21, 2008) -- The American Kennel Club® was advised this week of the AVMA's newly amended policy on ear cropping and tail docking following its adoption by the AVMA Executive Board at the recommendation of their Committee on Animal Welfare on November 15, 2008. Historically, the AKC has worked closely […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-statement-on-avma-crop-and-dock-policy/
| November 26, 2008
Press Releases
AKC/Marley & Me Pet Products to Be Sold Exclusively At Wal-Mart Stores
A canine star of the film shows off his mallard toy The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and is committed to advancing canine health and well-being, today announced an agreement with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising to produce a co-branded […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-marley-me-pet-products-to-be-sold-exclusively-at-wal-mart-stores/
| November 12, 2008
Press Releases
AKC/Marley & Me Pet Products to Be Sold Exclusively At Wal-Mart Stores
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="150"] A canine star of the film shows off his mallard toy[/caption] American Kennel Club and Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising Team Up To Produce Co-Branded Pet Product Line For Marley & Me Feature Film The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-marley-me-pet-products-to-be-sold-exclusively-at-wal-mart-stores-2/
| November 12, 2008
Chairman's Reports
November 2008 Chairman’s Report
-- Canine Health Always A Top Priority -- For more than a century the American Kennel Club®, its parent clubs, and responsible breeders have been dedicated to canine health. The very existence and continuation of breeds in this country depends on a foundation of healthy, sound and good tempered breeding stock. AKC takes very seriously […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2008-11/
| November 11, 2008
Press Releases
Dave Klug Wins Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Commemorative Poster Competition
Klug Flown to Long Beach For Show; Poster Available On-Site or at www.akc.org The American Kennel Club® and Eukanuba are pleased to announce that Dave Klug of Pittsburgh, PA is the winning artist in the annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship commemorative art poster competition. "The image features cloud formations as various AKC registered breeds and conveys […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dave-klug-of-pittsburgh-wins-annual-akc-eukanuba-national-championship/
| November 5, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Urgent Reminder – Attend MA Hearing On October 23!
Massachusetts House Bill 5092, a bill featuring many anti-responsible dog breeder and owner provisions, will be heard by the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government on Thursday, October 23rd, at 10:00 AM, in Room A-2 of the State House in Boston. The AKC encourages all concerned dog breeders and owners in Massachusetts to attend […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-reminder-attend-ma-hearing-on-october-23/
| October 21, 2008
Legislative Alerts
AKC Influences Amendments to Pennsylvania Dog Law
The AKC successfully impacted Pennsylvania House Bill 2525 by asking Senators to communicate with the commercial breeding community to address many of the unreasonable engineering provisions in the original bill. The bill, which makes extensive changes to Pennsylvania's Dog Law with regard to the issuance of dog licenses, kennel licenses, out-of-state dealer licenses, kennel requirements, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-influences-amendments-to-pennsylvania-dog-law/
| October 14, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Amended Pennsylvania HB 2525 Passes Legislature
Pennsylvania House Bill 2525, which seeks to significantly update the Commonwealth’s dog law, passed the state Senate yesterday after several amendments were made to the bill. Upon its passage, HB 2525 was returned to the state House of Representatives for its concurrence in the Senate’s amendments. The House did concur, and now the bill will […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/amended-pennsylvania-hb-2525-passes-legislature/
| October 9, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Puppy Uniform Protection Statute (PUPS) Legislation Introduced in US Congress
The Puppy Uniform Protection Statute (PUPS) has been concurrently introduced in the US House of Representatives last week as H.R. 6949 and in the Senate as S.3519. The legislation will require that any breeder who sells more than 50 dogs per year direct to the public through internet sales or other outlets be inspected and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/puppy-uniform-protection-statute-pups-legislation-introduced-in-us-con/
| September 25, 2008
Press Releases
AKC Announces Recipients of the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Awards
The American Kennel Club® announced today the winners of the 2009 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards. The awards, engraved Tiffany and Co. sterling silver bowls, will be presented to the recipients on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at the AKC Delegates luncheon held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach, California. A larger […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-recipients-of-the-2009-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| September 23, 2008
Press Releases
AKC and 4sight Licensing Solutions Announce Launch of New AKC Fan Club
"AKC:lifestyle" Debuts at AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day in NYC on September 20 The American Kennel Club® (AKC), a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, and 4sight Licensing Solutions, the licensing agent for the AKC, today announced the launch of "AKC:lifestyle" (www.AKClifestyle.com), a new fan club that will […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-and-4sight-licensing-solutions-announce-launch-of-new-akc-fan-club/
| September 18, 2008
Press Releases
AKC Announces Appointment of Margaret Poindexter to General Counsel
The American Kennel Club® has announced the appointment of Margaret H. Poindexter to General Counsel. She is replacing Michael F. Swick who is retiring after seven years with the AKC®. The General Counsel and the legal staff are called upon by the AKC Board and staff to review, draft, and negotiate contracts, manage all […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-appointment-of-margaret-poindexter-to-general-counsel/
| September 17, 2008
Legislative Alerts
AB 1634 Frequently Asked Questions
The American Kennel Club would like to answer some specific concerns that people have raised with regard to the new version of California Assembly Bill 1634. We would also like to encourage people to read the bill closely as it has been changed dramatically in the last few weeks. Please click here to read the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ab-1634-frequently-asked-questions/
| August 15, 2008
Chairman's Reports
August 2008 Chairman’s Report
Last month the American Kennel Club along with Karen R. Breslin of the Progressive Law Center, LLC of Lakewood, Colorado and the Washington D.C. office of Kaye Scholer LLP filed a brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit asking to reverse a lower court’s decision and grant former Denver resident […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2008-08/
| August 13, 2008
Legislative Alerts
URGENT: Chicago City Council to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter; IKC Spokesperson to Speak at Hearing
The Chicago City Council Committee on Finance will hold a joint hearing with the Committee on License and Consumer Protection on Tuesday July 29th to discuss a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance. It is vital that responsible dog owners and breeders attend the hearing to oppose this measure. AKC Opposes Proposed Mandatory Spay and Neuter Ordinance […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-chicago-city-council-to-consider-mandatory-spay-neuter-ikc-spok/
| July 29, 2008
Press Releases
AKC and AKC CAR Disaster Relief Donation to Aid Iowa Agencies in Wake of Flooding
$20,000 Donation to Animal Control That Helped Displaced Animals NEW YORK, NY – The American Kennel Club® and AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) are pleased to announce that the AKC CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund has donated $10,000 to the Kirkwood Foundation for the Friends of the Animal Shelter Fund, the non-profit group […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-and-akc-car-disaster-relief-donation-to-aid-iowa-agencies-in-wake/
| July 25, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Update: D.C. Ordinance Unanimously Passed
On Tuesday, the D.C. Council unanimously passed an amended version of its Animal Protection Amendment Act. While the amended and subsequently adopted version of the ordinance is currently unavailable, AKC's Government Relations Department has learned that the limit on ownership was raised from four to six animals. The Government Relations Department will provide a full […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-dc-ordinance-unanimously-passed/
| July 16, 2008
Chairman's Reports
July 2008 Chairman’s Report
Recently, AKC's Communications Department’s public relations initiatives and the Marketing department’s branding program were honored by some of the top industry organizations in their respective fields. Our PR campaigns, which focused on responsible dog ownership, the popularity of purebred dogs in America, and how to avoid online puppy buying scams as well as AKC-licensed product […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2008-07/
| July 9, 2008
Press Releases
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day Events Unleashed
New York, NY – Are you interested in learning training and grooming tips from the pros? Or considering adding a new family member? Be sure to mark "AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day" on your calendar. This month-long celebration includes hundreds of organizations around the country holding free events filled with fun and engaging activities for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-responsible-dog-ownership-day-events-unleashed/
| July 7, 2008
Press Releases
Presidential Purebred Pups Are a White House Tradition
New York, NY – From Washington's Foxhounds to Bush's "Barney" and "Miss Beazley" presidential purebred pups are as traditional as baseball and apple pie. The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) reports that 22 U.S. presidents have owned purebred dogs and most shared the White House with them. While some dogs had jobs - "Millie" authored […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/presidential-purebred-pups-are-a-white-house-tradition-1/
| July 2, 2008
Press Releases
New Marley & Me Pet Product Line
American Kennel Club and Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising Team Up to Produce Co-Branded Pet Product Line for Marley & Me Feature Film -- AKC/Marley & Me Pet Products to Be Sold Exclusively At Wal-Mart Stores -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/new-marley-me-pet-product-line/
| June 30, 2008
Press Releases
New Marley & Me Pet Product Line
New Marley & Me Pet Product Line American Kennel Club and Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising Team Up to Produce Co-Branded Pet Product Line for Marley & Me Feature Film -- AKC/Marley & Me Pet Products to Be Sold Exclusively At Wal-Mart Stores -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization which […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/new-marley-me-pet-product-line-2/
| June 30, 2008
Press Releases
AKC Honors Elaine Shoe-Ezell of Roselle Park, N.J. With a Community Achievement Award
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that Elaine Shoe-Ezell has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for bringing the world of dogs to young people by teaching them about responsible dog ownership and safety around dogs. Shoe-Ezell is a member of the Garden State Golden Retriever Club (GSGRC). She […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-elaine-shoe-ezell-of-roselle-park-nj-with/
| June 19, 2008
Press Releases
AKC & AKC CAR Offer Disaster Relief to Iowa Shelters; Volunteers Still Needed
AKC and AKC CAR Offer Disaster Relief to Iowa Shelters; Volunteers Still Needed to Help Companion Animals In the wake of recent flooding in Iowa, the American Kennel Club® and AKC Companion Animal Recovery have donated much-needed supplies to temporary shelters housing displaced pets and are working closely with area officials to offer assistance […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-and-akc-car-offer-disaster-relief-to-iowa-shelters-volunteers-stil/
| June 18, 2008
Press Releases
AKC Licensing Partner Wins Best Corporate Brand Licensee at Lima International Licensing Excellence
AKC Also Named Finalist in Best Corporate Brand Category The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) licensee, JAKKS Pets™, a division of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), was named "Best Corporate Brand Licensee" by the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA) for its AKC product portfolio created in 2007. The Award was given last week at the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-licensing-partner-wins-best-corporate-brand-licensee-at-lima-inter/
| June 18, 2008
Press Releases
Invisible Fence Brand Signs on as National Sponsor of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to welcome Invisible Fence Brand as a returning sponsor of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day). A nationwide initiative in its sixth year, AKC RDO Day engages dog-related organizations across the country to educate the public about the importance of being a responsible dog owner and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/invisible-fence-brand-signs-on-as-national-sponsor-of-akc-responsible/
| June 12, 2008
Press Releases
AKC Pet Healthcare Plan Offers New Accident Plus Plan
The AKC Pet Healthcare Plan recently added a new level of catastrophic only canine healthcare with the addition of the "Accident Plus" plan which targets a specific list of accidents and injuries typical to dogs. This new coverage will offer owners peace of mind in the event of unexpected emergencies. "The phrase 'accidents happen' doesn't […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-pet-healthcare-plan-offers-new-accident-plus-plan/
| June 5, 2008
Legislative Alerts
PA Bill to Allow Local BSL
Pennsylvania House Bill 2553 will remove the state's prohibition on breed specific local ordinances, thereby allowing municipalities to adopt any type of law applicable to dangerous dogs, including breed-specific ordinances. It is imperative that concerned dog owners in Pennsylvania contact their legislators and express their strong opposition to this bill. The American Kennel Club supports […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/pa-bill-to-allow-local-bsl/
| May 22, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Update On The Federal Farm Bill
Both the United States House of Representatives and the Senate have approved the conference report of the federal Farm Bill. An overwhelming majority of the Senate, 81-15, voted in favor of the bill on Thursday, while the House passed the bill, 318-106, on Wednesday. Renewed about once every five years, the comprehensive Farm Bill governs […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-on-the-federal-farm-bill/
| May 16, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Chicago Considers Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Criminal Background Checks for Dog Breeders
Two Chicago Aldermen are sponsoring a new ordinance that would require all dogs to be spayed/neutered by the age of six months unless they qualify for an unneutered animal license. Chicago residents are asked to contact their representative on the Board of Aldermen to oppose this measure. To qualify for an unneutered animal license the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/chicago-considers-mandatory-spay-neuter-and-criminal-background-checks/
| May 15, 2008