March 17, 2023House Bill 2238 will require anyone who owns 5 or more intact female dogs over 6 months of age to become a state licensed dog breeder – even if they never breed a litter or sell a single dog.The bill has been scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday, March 22...

Florida: Bills Require Owners of Intact Female Dogs to Register with Government. Oppose Today   March 7, 2023Please share this information with every person in the state of Florida who owns— or hopes in the future to own— a responsibly-bred dog.Several extremely...

The Government Relations department leads the AKC’s legislative efforts and identifies its goals as “working to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership” (AKC Mission Statement.) GR further identifies its mission as educating and informing...

Here you can access a list of AKC Government Relations resources available to help you be effective advocates for responsible dog ownership and breeding! Be sure to check back often, as we are continuously adding new items. If you have any questions about these...

Dealing with a specific issue in your state/community? Here you can find a breakdown of our resources by topic. We encourage you to print these resources and distribute them to lawmakers, fellow dog owners, or anyone your wish to educate about canine legislation. We also...