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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Facts About the Bichon Frise You May Not Know
There is more to the Bichon Frise than meets the eye. Here are some facts you might not know.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-bichon-frise/
| January 13, 2025

Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet Junior Handler Natalie Higginbotham
After her dad needed to have major surgery, ten-year-old Natalie Higginbotham of Minneapolis, Minnesota, took over handling his dog "Max" in Scent Work.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-natalie-higginbotham/
| January 15, 2025

Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Danish-Swedish Farmdog Facts You May Not Know
The newest AKC recognized breed, the Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a little dog with a lot of personality. Learn more with these breed fun facts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-danish-swedish-farmdog/
| January 15, 2025
Press Releases
AKC AGILITY LEAGUE CROWNS SEASON 8 CHAMPIONS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the AKC Agility League recently concluded its eighth season of competition and honored its top teams and competitors. Team champions were named in each of the 10 divisions, including the League’s […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-agility-league-crowns-season-8-champions/
| January 16, 2025
Legislative Alerts
NH Alert: Dog Related Bill Hearings Scheduled for Next Week
On Tuesday, January 21, two bills impacting dogs are on the agenda for review by the New Hampshire House Committee on Environment and Agriculture (HE&A). 10AM - SUPPORT HB 153, which seeks to require the commissioner of the department of safety ensure that in every county there will be at least one state trooper who […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-alert-dog-related-bill-hearings-scheduled-next-week/
| January 16, 2025
Legislative Alerts
DeKalb Co., GA, Pet Breeder/Seller Restriction Ordinance Back Again for 1-21-25
In early December 2024, the DeKalb County, Georgia, Board of Commissioners deferred consideration of changes to its animal ordinance that AKC views as problematic for responsible dog breeders and owners. As currently worded, it seeks to impose restrictions on breeders and anyone who transfers, gives away, or sells pets. County staff have reported that the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dekalb-co-ga-pet-breeder-seller-restriction-ordinance-back-1-21-25/
| January 17, 2025

Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Yakutian Laika Breed History: From Ancient Family Assistant to Contemporary Companion
As far back as 8,000 years ago, the Yakutian Laika's work partnership was critical to human survival. The breed was treated like a family member.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/yakutian-laika-breed-history/
| January 17, 2025
Clubs & Delegates
What’s New in GR January 2025
As we reflect on 2024, a theme that comes to mind is “perseverance.” The past year saw a variety of challenges for dog owners and breeders, from breeding bans and restrictive legislation to mandatory spay/neuter proposals across the country. However, through the collective efforts of engaged dog lovers, clubs, and AKC GR, many of these […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-january-2025/
| January 17, 2025
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues January 2025
Twenty-six state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: Connecticut – S.B.166 would impose penalties to prevent fraud and abuse by persons claiming to have service animals. It has been referred to the Joint Committee on Human Services. Connecticut - S.B.182 […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-january-2025/
| January 17, 2025

Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
New Years Resolutions for Breeders – From the Dog’s Point of View
After my 2024 article, someone asked me to do the next New Year’s Resolution article from our dogs’ perspectives. So, I am going to put my best foot forward in an open and honest attempt to tell you what I think our dogs may want us to resolve to do in 2025! First, we must […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/new-years-resolutions-breeders-dogs-point-view/
| January 21, 2025