Today the New York Senate Agriculture Committee held a bill regulating hobby breeders and passed a bill banning debarking. The American Kennel Club (AKC) thanks all those who took the time to contact the committee regarding the bill regulating hobbyists. We urge everyone to continue contacting the committee and your State Senator. Below is more […]

Two bills will be considered this week impacting Illinois dog owners. Tomorrow (Tuesday, March 10), a bill will be considered amending the laws regarding forfeiture of seized dogs when cruelty is suspected. On Thursday, March 12, the Illinois Senate Agriculture Committee will hear Senate Bill 2990, which would place extensive new requirements on those licensed […]

On Tuesday (March 10), a New York committee will consider a bill that could force anyone who sells nine (9) dogs in a year, which could be one litter, to be licensed, inspected, and regulated as pet dealers. This bill, Senate Bill 8252, is from the 2025 session, and includes some clarifying language to address […]

On Wednesday (March 11), a Maryland Committee is holding a public hearing on a bill that, among other provisions, would require annual registration for all dog breeders, and $50 birth certificates for every puppy whelped.  The costs would be put into an account to support shelters and spay/neuter programs, along with supporting administration and enforcement […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC) Government Relations (GR) team is continuing to monitor legislation in Oklahoma that could significantly impact responsible dog owners and breeders. Two measures, House Bill 4055 (HB 4055) and House Bill 3393 (HB 3393), seek to impose new licensing, fees, and inspection requirements on those who own intact dogs for breeding purposes. Below are […]

Yesterday, the Philadelphia City Council approved a three-year moratorium on the breeding of dogs and the sale and transfer of puppies under seven months of age.  See Previous alert. You are strongly encouraged to act now and contact Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and mobilize others to protect responsible breeding and dog ownership in Philadelphia.  Ask […]

The Philadelphia City Council will be holding a final vote on Thursday, February 19, on a three-year moratorium on the breeding, sale, and transfer of puppies under seven months of age in Philadelphia.  See Previous alert. You are strongly encouraged to act now and mobilize others to protect responsible breeding and dog ownership in Philadelphia […]

The Philadelphia City Council will be holding a final vote on Thursday, February 19, on a three-year moratorium on the breeding, sale, and transfer of puppies under seven months of age in Philadelphia. Today at a full council meeting, a few amendments were adopted, but they do not address the concerns with this proposal.  There […]

Karen Justin has dedicated herself to preserving the Great Pyrenees through thoughtful breeding, health testing, and service to the breed.

Before breeding the newly-recognized Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka, Elizabeth Melzer bred West Highland White Terriers.