Livestock guardian dogs are known for their impressive strength and size. After all, they need to intimidate predators to protect their charges. But these dogs can also be loving family pets. The Kuvasz (KOO-vahz) and the Great Pyrenees are two breeds that do both jobs quite well, but can you tell them apart? Members of the Working Group, they are […]

For better or for worse, the ways we communicate have been changed forever by social media. Snail mail, faxes (remember those?), and long-distance telephone calls have largely been replaced by the ease and speed of online chatting. Still, convenience is not without its pitfalls. For novices and experienced fanciers alike, there are smart ways to […]

THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ASKS KIDS TO SHOW HOW THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS THROUGH ART   April 11, 2012 - AKC Kids' Corner 2012 Art Contest Launched   New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is pleased to announce the 2012 AKC Kids' Corner Art Contest is now open for entries. The contest […]

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to take action on a problematic litter permitting and pet transfer ordinance at its meeting tomorrow (Tuesday morning, October 8, 2024). This ordinance would apply to and require the payment of fees by every county resident who, in the future, may have reason to give away, sell, […]

An overreaching bill that seeks to regulate dog and cat breeders and sellers in Alabama is scheduled to be voted on by the Senate Government Affairs Committee tomorrow, April 20, at 8:45 a.m.

Today, the Connecticut Senate formally closed the 2021 legislative session by adjourning sine die, a day after the House adjourned for the year.  The American Kennel Club (AKC) is pleased that the Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s bill impacting shelters was adopted, while bills that would have negatively impacted responsible dog owners and breeders were not. […]

Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Animal Care division announced an extension of the comment period for public input on possible updates to Animal Welfare Act licensing requirements.

At the AKC National Championship in December, the American Kennel Club Political Action Committee (PAC) hosted its second annual caricature artist fundraiser. Donors of $50 or more to the AKC PAC who came by the AKC PAC booth on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday afternoon sat for a caricature of themselves and/or their dog by renowned […]

The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or introduced in your city or county. We will provide you with resources and […]

12 legislatures and the District of Columbia are in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country:    California – AB 1382 prohibits the sale and importation of genetically modified pets with cosmetic traits in California, except for modifications that benefit animal health or human interaction, and imposes civil penalties for violations. The bill […]