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State Issues March 2017
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama — Senate Bill 17 /House Bill 45 would create the “Alabama Dog and Cat Breeders Commission” with authority to license, regulate, and inspect dog and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-march-2017/state-issues-march-2017/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues February 2017
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama — Senate Bill 17 /House Bill 45 would create the “Alabama Dog and Cat Breeders Commission” with authority to license, regulate, and inspect dog and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-february-2017/state-issues-february-2017/
| June 15, 2018
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AKC Title Recognition Spring 2019
The AKC works with several non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog titling program and the AKC Search & Rescue title program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); and the North […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/akc-title-recognition-spring-2019/
| July 2, 2019
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Competition Title Update Summer 2018
Competition/Titles Update We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience and Tracking. This past quarter delivered an All-American Dog winning a division of the AKC National Agility Championship and the first ever Versatility Companion Dog Level 3 (VCD3)! AGILITY AKC National Agility […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-title-update-spring-2018/
| June 21, 2018
Expert Advice: Feature
From Babies to Boxers: Constance Bannister and the Art of Photographing Dogs
The AKC Museum of the Dog will feature Constance Bannister's work starting July 9. The new exhibit is titled "Women & Dogs in Art in the 20th Century" and will highlight several female artists. That great comedian and curmudgeon, W.C. Fields, warned of the perils of sharing the stage with animals or children. Both, he […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/constance-bannister-and-the-art-of-photographing-dogs/
| July 1, 2019
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
What are the best dog breeds for your kids?
There was a time not long ago that nearly every advertisement featuring a child with a dog seemed to include a Lab or a Golden Retriever, consistently among the most popular dog breeds in America. Today, there’s a bit more variety in the breeds being photographed with children for commercial advertising. Perhaps the public perception […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-dog-breeds-for-kids-families/
| April 9, 2015
Expert Advice: Feature
Mr. Borzoi: Louis Murr Was a Russian Wolfhound Advocate and Judge to Be Reckoned With
Louis Murr was a renowned Borzoi owner, breeder, exhibitor, and judge. Most authorities of the time considered Murr's Ch. Vigow of Romanoff to be the greatest Borzoi ever bred on American soil A tragic event cut Vigow's career short Murr died in 1978, two years after retiring from judging, at age 84 Never mind Rasputin's […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/borzoi-louis-murr-breeder-judge/
| August 28, 2019
Expert Advice: Events
Why You Need to See the Puppy And Junior Stakes at the National Championship
Love puppies? Love to see them strutting their stuff? Then you’ll really love a new event at this year’s show, the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes. The event is open to all AKC-registered breeds, including Miscellaneous Class breeds and is divided into classes by age. You’ll see puppies as young as six months up to 18-month […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/need-see-puppy-junior-stakes-national-championship/
| November 30, 2017
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Competition Update Spring 2020
Competition & Title Updates We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, and Tracking, including another Champion Tracker! Agility AGCH Congratulations to this dog for earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH MACH3 Tuckman Of San Francisco MXC PDS MJB2 […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-spring-2020/
| May 8, 2020
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Competition Update Summer 2020
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, and Tracking. Many of you have had great success taking advantage of AKC’s Virtual Titling programs too! Agility Master Agility Championships (MACH) Multiple Master Agility Champions Congratulations to these dogs who have earned more MACHs: AGCH […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-summer-2020/
| August 6, 2020