The Miami-Dade County Commission has temporarily withdrawn the measure that would repeal the county's current ban on specific breeds and types of dogs.  It is believed that a new measure will be introduced that will repeal the ban and also amend the county's cruelty laws.  AKC Government Relations will continue to closely monitor this proposal and […]

Today, in a swift, unannounced meeting, the North Carolina Senate Rules Committee voted on SB 460 and sent the bill back to the Senate floor. Our sources indicate that the new version of the bill is different than the one previously approved by the Commerce and Finance committees, however copies of the new measure are […]

Summary: On Thursday, June 20, the Fresno City Council unanimously adopted a resolution that suspends the issuance of new unaltered dog licenses until the 3-month shelter occupancy rate average drops below 75 percent. As the city is currently above this threshold, the issuance of new unaltered dog licenses is to be immediately suspended if Mayor […]

AKC Jr. News is the official publication of the Junior Showmanship Organization. The newsletter contains articles by, for and about Junior Handlers. Beginning in 2004, AKC Jr. News became available as a subscription-based electronic newsletter, delivered via email.  Previous issues are available for viewing below. Subscribe to AKC Jr. News 2026 February 2025 August May […]

  -- Learn How to Handle, Groom, Show Your Dog and Compete in Agility -- The American Kennel Club® is offering a golden opportunity for Raleigh-area dog owners to learn about and get involved in AKC-sanctioned dog shows and sports. On Feb. 23, 2008, the AKC® will host the second annual "AKC Canine Experience" (formerly […]

  The American Kennel Club and the AKC Canine Health Foundation are pleased to debut the next podcast in the Genome Barks series. This week, Genome Barks welcomes Dr. Wendy Ware, a Professor in the Departments of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Biomedical Sciences, Iowa State University, and Staff Cardiologist at the ISU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. […]

Cancer is a common canine concern, affecting an estimated 25% of all dogs. Learn more about common questions surrounding chemotherapy treatment for canines.

A variety of ear muffs designed for dogs are helping to protect canine hearing. Here's why you might consider ear muffs for your dog.

Spend enough time talking with dog breeders, and you will hear all sorts of stories—stories about veterinarians who “didn’t know anything,” about veterinary costs, and about veterinarians who didn’t jump when the breeder said so. Ask those same veterinarians about those clients, and you’ll hear about rude individuals, people who didn’t pay their bills, and […]

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