Legislation is likely to move any time in the New York legislature that could force virtually every hobby breeder in the state to be licensed, inspected, and regulated as pet dealers. As mentioned in a previous alert, Senate Bill 8252 and Assembly Bill 8653 include some clarifying language to address the ban on dog and […]

With just a few days before the end of the New York legislative session, bills have been filed in both the NY State Assembly and Senate that could force virtually every hobby breeder in the state to be licensed, inspected and regulated as pet dealers. The bills include some clarifying language to address the ban […]

Recently, your U.S. Senator John Kennedy introduced a bill that would radically expand and shift federal regulations while undermining expert care and oversight for dog breeding.  Your U.S. Senators, need to hear your opposition to this bill. Senate Bill 1538,  the so-called “Better CARE for Animals Act” shifts enforcement of dog breeder licensing under the […]

AKC has just learned that a bill seeking to address overcrowding in animal shelters by regulating hobby breeders, will be considered in committee TOMORROW (Tuesday, April 29). The proposal, sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, insinuates that people who breed as few as ONE litter are contributing to animal shelter population concerns, and, therefore, should […]

On Tuesday, April 8, the Senate Natural Resources and Wildfire Committee voted to advance SB 1076 and referred it to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Natural Resources. The AKC thanks all the Oregonians who showed up to the State Capitol for the hearings and have been active in communicating your concerns […]

U.S. Federal – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Inspector General issued a report on an audit it conducted of the Animal Care unit’s dog breeder inspection practices.  Animal Care is the unit of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) that conducts inspection of breeders licensed under the federal Animal […]

U.S. Federal – Last month, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Inspector General issued a report on an audit it conducted of the Animal Care unit’s dog breeder inspection practices.  Animal Care is the unit of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) that conducts inspection of breeders licensed under the […]

The American Kennel Club is excited to announce a new feature that strengthens its commitment to responsible breeding and the long-term health of purebred dogs. AKC DNA Kits are now available for purchase directly during the online litter and dog registration process—making it easier than ever for breeders to integrate genetic testing into their programs. […]

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is happy to announce that registrations are open for the 2025 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference (NPCCHC)--an essential event for breeders who want to stay at the forefront of canine health. This year’s conference will be especially meaningful as we celebrate 30 years of CHF’s impact on canine […]

A valuable tool in AKC’s Breeder Toolkit is Prepay Registration. It makes it easy to ensure 100% registration of your litter, helping you maintain control over the integrity of your breeding program. There are significant cost savings with prepaid registration, and it helps to avoid additional owner fees. When registering a litter through the Breeder […]