Yesterday, during the Massachusetts House of Representatives’ debate on H. 4876, a re-drafted omnibus clean energy bill, the sponsor of Amendment #5 that sought to remove dogs from the definition of agriculture, withdrew it from consideration. Details on the amendment are in yesterday’s post. The American Kennel Club (AKC) does not believe this proposed change […]

The Oklahoma City Council is holding a public hearing TOMORROW (Tuesday, June 20) on a proposal that would require the mandatory sterilization and other actions for dogs deemed to be 'menacing' or 'dangerous'.

New Bill Information:  HB 1875/SB 1767, as introduced, seek to expand the definition of "racketeering activity" to include committing, conspiring to commit, aiding, attempting to aid, soliciting, coercing, facilitating, or intimidating another person to commit the offense of animal fighting.  SB 1767 is on the calendar of the Senate Judiciary Committee. AKC Government Relations (AKC […]

Two dog-related bills garner continued consideration in the Massachusetts General Court. The American Kennel Club (AKC) encourages Massachusetts residents to: Review and identify any concerns with the re-drafted and favorably released bills known as “Ollie’s Law;” and Contact your legislators in opposition to 826, banning new pet retail sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits. TO […]

-- Second Annual Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Asa Mays -- New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) today announced it has awarded scholarships to 23 students from 19 U.S. accredited schools of veterinary medicine. These scholarships include the Chairman's Award, the President’s Award and the Dr. Asa Mays Award, each in the amount […]

There are also ways to prep your home that will help keep allergens at bay when you have a dog. Be sure to wash your pet‘s bed often, keep up with his grooming, and don‘t let him sleep on your bed. It‘s also helpful to remove heavy carpets and drapes that trap dander. Best Breeds […]

Raleigh, NC — AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a program dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe during storms, fires and other natural or civil disasters, presented its first-ever trailer to emergency officials from North Carolina’s Pamlico County. The trailer was presented to Chris Murray of Pamlico County Emergency Management during a ceremony held at […]

The 20th annual AKC® Agility Invitational took place December 13-14, 2025 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the 25th AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. The top five dogs in each breed received an invitation to compete in this prestigious event. Agility […]

The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of more than 640 dogs this past weekend at the AKC National Obedience Championship and AKC Rally® National Championship. Competitions were held July 9th-11th, 2021 at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, OH. “It was absolutely incredible to watch these outstanding performances as […]

At the annual meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 11, 2025, the Delegates elected members to the AKC Board of Directors. The Directors elected were: Class of 2029 Dr. Thomas M. Davies, Delegate, Springfield Kennel Club, Inc. Eduardo T. Fugiwara, Delegate, Two Cities Kennel Club Robin Stansell, Delegate, French Bull Dog Club of […]