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Legislative Alerts
U.S. Senate Committee Could Mark up Farm Bill Aug. 6 – Ask Senators to Support Animal Welfare Provisions as Introduced
It is likely the Senate Agriculture Committee will mark up the Agriculture Act of 2026 (“Farm Bill 2.0”) on Thursday, August 6, 2026. We are asking you to reach out to your senators in support of the positive animal care provisions in Farm Bill 2.0 and ask that they oppose potential amendments pushed by animal […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/u-s-senate-committee-could-mark-up-farm-bill-aug-6-ask-senators-to-support-animal-welfare-provisions-as-introduced/
| July 31, 2026
Legislative Alerts
U.S. Senate: Ask Your Senators to Support Animal Welfare Provisions in Senate Farm Bill 2.0, As Introduced
The Senate Agriculture Committee will be marking up draft language pertaining to federal dog laws in the 2026 Senate Farm Bill later this month. As introduced, the bill supports important priorities for dog enthusiasts and responsible breeders, including canine health, welfare and the rights of responsible dog owners and breeders. As a constituent of an […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/u-s-senate-ask-your-senators-to-support-animal-welfare-provisions-in-senate-farm-bill-2-0-as-introduced/
| July 2, 2026
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE: Committee To Reconsider Senate Farm Bill in September
The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to pass its Farm Bill in a markup on Thursday, August 6. Chairman Boozman has recessed the committee and plans to hold another vote on the measure in September. AKC GR will continue to follow this measure and provide updates on provisions related to dogs. The GR Team thanks the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-committee-to-reconsider-senate-farm-bill-in-september/
| August 7, 2026
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Announces 2018 AKC Breeder of the Year Group Honorees
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2018 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “The individuals that make up these breeding programs have dedicated their lives to the advancement of their respective breeds, producing dogs that are true […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-2018-akc-breeder-year-group-honorees/
| October 3, 2018
Press Releases
TOP DOGS CROWNED AT INAUGURAL AKC RACH INVITATIONAL
The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall entry of 139 dogs this past weekend at the first AKC RACH Invitational. Competitions were held December 12-13, 2024, in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The winners: AKC RACH Invitational […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-inaugural-akc-rach-invitational/
| December 14, 2024
Press Releases
GIANT SCHNAUZER “MONTY” WINS BEST IN SHOW AT 24th AKC® NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN
GCHG CH Hearthmore's Wintergreen Mountain RI CGC TKN FITB, a Giant Schnauzer known as “Monty” triumphed over more than 5,600 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize when they were awarded Best in Show at the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 14-15, 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/giant-schnauzer-monty-wins-best-show-24th-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| December 30, 2024