Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA)

AKC Delegate's Page

Marile Waterstraat, Macedon, NY is the NSDTRC (USA) AKC Delegate.  She was officially seated as the club's Delegate at the December 2006 meeting in Long Beach, CA.

Marile is a founding member of NSDTRC (USA) and has served the club in many capacities over the years including being elected President for two terms in the mid-1990's.  To name just a few things in her long list of activities for the club and prior to Tollers being recognized by AKC, she served as the club's liaison with AKC, chaired the Breed Standard Committee, and worked tirelessly to bring the Toller video to a reality.  Currently, Marile is the club's Historian and serves on the Breed Standard Committee.

One of the responsibilities of the Delegate is to "serve as a liaison between the AKC and the fancy by keeping club members aware of AKC actions, pending issues and policies...."  This page is set up to keep our members and the public updated.  The newest information is at the top.

For complete information, visit the  AKC Website

News & Information from AKC

May 2008 - THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AWARDS 2008 JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIPS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 6, 2008
Contact: Daisy Okas
Phone: 212-696-8343

New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that 30 Junior Scholarships have been awarded to students from 14 states and Puerto Rico. The scholarships for high school, college and graduate school students range from $1,000 to $5,000 each for a total of $50,000.

"The students we recognize with these awards are the future leaders of our sport," said Mari-Beth O'Neill, AVP of Special Services. "Despite their youth, the honorees have already reached the highest levels of competition in many AKC events. We feel that they should be rewarded for their dedication to dogs and it is our hope that with this scholarship they will continue their growth and development throughout their college years."

Applicants were evaluated based on academic history and involvement in the sport of purebred dogs with special consideration for those who were active in AKC clubs and events. In addition, applicants were required to submit an essay describing their experience in the fancy, the significance of the sport in their lives and ways in which they have been an ambassador for purebred dogs in their schools and communities.

The 30 recipients represent a cross section of the fancy today, with participation in many different AKC events. Students range from third and fourth generation exhibitors to those who found their way to their first dog events by chance. Their achievements include winning the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Junior Showmanship Competition, winning a height class at the AKC National Agility Championship, and becoming National Merit Scholars and Class Valedictorians. Future aspirations of this year's winners include going on to veterinary and law school, entering the business and teaching fields and, of course, remaining involved in AKC events and clubs.

2008 AKC Junior Scholarship Recipients

Charlotte Anderson, Kentucky
Lindsey Beckendorf, Minnesota
Candace Blomquist, Washington
Zena Brenner, California
James Clark, Indiana
Kelly Corcoran, Minnesota
Joshua Fisher, Illinois
Elizabeth Goodman, North Carolina
Jessica Hanson, Minnesota
Daneka Hedges, Ohio
Kristin Heiden, Illinois
Raul Hernández-Rubio, Puerto Rico
Megan Hill, California
Michael Kennedy, North Carolina
Katie Konesky, New York
Meagan LaMendola, New York
Kathryn Madison, California
Cecelia Madsen, New York
Christopher Matthews, Florida
Meghan Munter, Washington
Maria Neff, Ohio
Samantha Newton, Texas
Katherine Peed, Oregon
Elizabeth Ridley, Minnesota
Remy Smith-Lewis, California
Leah Tedesco, Illinois
Anders Thoreson, Washington
Regina Triplett, New York
Kathleen Waldock, Arizona
Hannah Wolfshohl, Texas

March 2008 - AKC to Celebrate 125th Anniversary at 2009 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship

Date of Article: February 29, 2008

-- Entries For 2009 Show Open To All Competitors --
NEW YORK, NY (February 29, 2008) – The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that the 2009 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will be the platform for AKC’s 125th anniversary celebration. In recognition of this milestone, the AKC will waive the invitational format. As was the case for AKC’s centennial show in 1984, classes will be offered at the breed level and championship points will be awarded.

The event will take place in Long Beach, CA on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2009 and will continue to showcase the top American dogs as well as offer the popular Bred-by-Exhibitor competition and Eukanuba World Challenge. AKC anticipates a very significant entry and therefore an entry limit may be necessary. the panel for this show will consist of almost 90 judges.

To further commemorate the anniversary, AKC Parent Clubs are invited to hold a specialty or supported entry in conjunction with this show. If a Parent Club chooses not to participate, then local specialty clubs will be given the opportunity to join us. The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will return to an invitation-only format in 2010. All dogs who would have qualified for the 2009 show will be invited to attend the 2010 show, along with the 2010 qualifiers.

The AKC National Obedience Invitational and AKC Agility Invitational will be held in conjunction with the 2009 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. The Los Encinos Kennel Club, Kennel Club of Beverly Hills and Long Beach Kennel Club shows will precede the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship at the same site on Dec. 9-11, 2009.

January 2008 - AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB SEEKS YOUNG FANCIERS FOR 2008 AKC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Daisy Okas
Date: January 11, 2008 Phone: 212-696-8343

New York, NY - The American Kennel Club(r) is seeking interns for summer
2008. Students will be selected for paid eight-week internships running
June 2 - July 25, 2008 at either the New York headquarters or the
Raleigh operations facility.

The AKC's internship program aims to nurture the professional
development of college students with a profound interest in purebred
dogs. The program offers meaningful assignments that coincide with each
student's area of study, offering challenging work that will help to
build each participant's resume and complement his or her career goals.

"AKC's summer internship program is a great way to show today's young
dog enthusiasts what our company has to offer," said Vicki Rees, AKC's
AVP of Human Resources. "It's a win-win situation for everyone
involved. We get the chance to prepare qualified, enthusiastic interns
for possible future careers at AKC. In return, the students get
relevant work experience that complements their educational focus and
the opportunity to pursue their interest in purebred dogs. "

Applicants should:

* Be accepted or enrolled in an accredited four year or two year college
* Have completed their first year of college before beginning the
internship
* Have a competitive grade point average
* Have past involvement or profound interest in the fancy

Our application package requires the following:

* AKC Application for the Summer Internship Program
* Cover Letter - including interest in the sport of purebred dogs and
applicant's thoughts on future employment with the AKC
* Resume
* Copy of applicant's current academic transcript

The application deadline is February 15, 2008. Applicants should mail
the completed package to:

The American Kennel Club
The Intern Program
P.O. Box 37905
Raleigh, NC 27627-7905

Please visit the Employment Section of the AKC web site at www.akc.jobs
for more information on the Intern Program, 2008 projects and
instructions on how to apply.

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January 2008 - AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES JUDGES FOR AKC NATIONAL OBEDIENCE INVITATIONAL AND AKC AGILITY INVITATIONAL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Daisy Okas
Date: January 11, 2008
Phone: 212-696-8343

New York, N.Y. - The American Kennel Club(r) announced today that the
AKC(r) National Obedience Invitational and AKC Agility Invitational,
both sponsored by Eukanuba, will again be held in conjunction with the
2008 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach, Calif., December
13-14, 2008. This is the sixth year that Obedience, Agility and
Conformation events will be held simultaneously.

2008 Agility Invitational Judges

Steve Croxford - Leicestershire, UK
Cynthia Tilly - Sunset, La.
Denise Van Housen - Scotia, N.Y.
Keith Van Housen - Scotia, N.Y.

2008 National Obedience Invitational Judges

Michael J. Bavilacqua - Chico, Calif.
Phyllis Broderick - Oxford, N.J.
Brian Cleveland - Fountain Inn, S.C.
Anna Lorenz - Elkhart Lake, Wis.
Patricia Scully - Suffern, N.Y.
Margery West - Springfield, Mo.

Qualifying dates are as follows:
AKC National Obedience Invitational: July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008
AKC Agility Invitational: July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008

The 2008 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will mark the eighth event
in AKC's premier showcase for dogs. The show will be nationally
broadcast on cable television's Animal Planet and Discovery Channel.
Highlights of the Agility and Obedience events will also be televised.

For more information about the AKC National Obedience Invitational and
AKC Agility Invitational, please visit www.akc.org.

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December 2007 - AKC ENHANCES AND RENAMES ILP PROGRAM AS "PUREBRED ALTERNATIVE LISTING"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 10, 2007
Contact: Daisy Okas
Phone: 212-696-8343

-- New Features Offer Additional Benefits and Incentives --

New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® has announced the enhancement and renaming of its Indefinite Listing Privilege (ILP) program. The new name -- Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) program - will officially take effect February 1, 2008.

The new name more accurately describes the purpose of the program: allowing dogs that are ineligible for registration but are distinguishable as a member of an AKC registrable breed, to participate in AKC Companion Events, AKC Performance Events and AKC Juniors competition.

The ILP/PAL program is designed to address the various reasons a purebred dog might not be eligible for registration: the dog may be from an unregistered litter or have unregistered parents; papers may have been withheld or lost by its owner; or the dog may have been surrendered, lost or abandoned, then adopted by a new owner.

PAL enrollees will receive a copy of Family Dog Magazine, a subscription to AKC's e-newsletter "Your AKC," a flyer from the breed's Parent Club and an attractive certificate denoting their dog's place in the PAL program. Also included will be information on AKC Pet Healthcare and AKC Companion Animal Recovery enrollment.

"We currently enroll over 3,000 dogs per year in the ILP/PAL program. It is our hope that we can expand this number and the overall appeal of the program by offering added benefits and renaming the program with this more creative and friendly acronym," said Assistant Vice President of Customer Service, Mari Beth O'Neill. "Welcoming more ILP/PAL dogs to the world of AKC events and privileges can only benefit both dogs and owners by providing educational resources and also exposing them to the joys of competing with your dog."

Dogs which currently have ILP numbers will retain their original numbers and continue to enter events under that number. PAL numbers will be issued beginning February 1, 2008.

Visit http://www.akc.org/reg/ilpex.cfm for more information about ILP/PAL.

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November 2007 -  AKC OFFERS SAME-DAY VIDEO COVERAGE OF BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR GROUPS AND
EUKANUBA WORLD CHALLENGE ON WWW.AKC.ORG

New York, NY (November 16, 2007) - The American Kennel Club(r) is
pleased to announce that same-day video coverage of the
Bred-by-Exhibitor groups will be provided on www.akc.org. In addition,
the preliminary competition of the Eukanuba World Challenge will be
shown. The Eukanuba World Challenge is a new international competition
--the first event of its kind -- which will feature top dogs from 40
countries.

"The Bred-by-Exhibitor competition is a major component of the
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship and one that we are very proud of.
These dogs are the product of hard work, perseverance and dreams and
many fanciers want to be able to watch this exciting competition," said
AKC Chairman Ron Menaker. "Our online coverage will encourage interest
in this portion of the event as well as allow dog lovers from around the
globe to view their country being represented in the Eukanuba World
Challenge."

Video of each competition will be posted on the Web site for viewing on
the same day that each competition takes place. Check the AKC/Eukanuba
National Championship main Web page on www.akc.org for a schedule of
events.

The seventh AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, Bred-by-Exhibitor Best
in Show and final Eukanuba World Challenge competitions will premiere as
a television simulcast on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel on
Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 8-11 p.m. In addition, the AKC Agility
Invitational will air on Animal Planet on February 10, 2008 at 8 p.m.

For more information about the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship or the
Eukanuba World Challenge visit www.topdogshow.com or
http://www.eukanubaworldchallenge.com/

The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in 1884, maintains the largest
registry of purebred dogs in the world. Its rules and regulations govern
more than 20,000 canine competitions each year.

Eukanuba offers the most complete food lineup, delivering nutrition that
is customized by breed and breed size as well as health and performance
requirements. Eukanuba is a division of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG), and
you can visit us on the Web at http://www.eukanuba.com or visit Iams at
http://www.Iams.com.

Animal Planet, available in more than 93 million homes nationwide, is
the only television network dedicated exclusively to the connection
between humans and animals.

# # #
Media Contacts:
Kurt Iverson Daisy Okas
Eukanuba American Kennel Club
(937) 264-7436 (212) 696-8342
iverson.k@pg.com dlo@akc.org

November 2007 - NOVEMBER CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Daisy Okas
Date: November 13, 2007
Phone: 212-696-8343

New York, NY - The American Kennel Club has been advocating for purebred
dog owners since our founding in 1884. Yet in 1990 we stepped up our
efforts in the political arena with the formation of the Canine
Legislation department. Now the time has come again for AKC to further
enhance our role in protecting owners' and breeders' rights. As we gear
up for the 2008 legislative year, which promises to be one filled with
breed bans, breeding restrictions, litter permits, excessive licensing
fees and other threats to our rights to own and breed dogs, we want to
remind fanciers about our commitment.

As the number and intensity of our battles increase, we too must
increase our arsenal of weapons to combat such onerous proposals. In
the last few years from coast-to-coast we fought high profile battles on
various proposals, from California's mandatory spay/neuter bill to New
York's "crop and dock ban" and hundreds of others in between.

In response to these growing threats, we established the AKC Canine
Legislation Support Fund. This fund was created to enhance the AKC's
Canine Legislation Department's ability to send staff across the country
to meet with lawmakers and constituents as well as hire consultants and
lobbyists at the state level. This fund can accept non tax-deductible
donations from individuals, dog clubs, and organizations. This fund's
need was demonstrated, when for the first-time ever, AKC hired a state
lobbyist in California to combat AB 1634.

On another, but equally important and supporting front, the AKC has also
established the AKC Humane Fund to help spread the word about
responsible dog ownership through public education and grant-giving. The
AKC Humane Fund's goal will be to accept tax-deductible donations from
individuals, AKC clubs and other like-minded organizations to further
its mission, "to unite a broad spectrum of animal lovers in promoting
the joy and value of responsible and productive pet ownership through
education, outreach and grant-making."

The AKC Humane Fund's focus will not be legislative but rather effecting
canine culture in this country through positive involvement with
American dog owners to create a stable, more enlightened dog ownership
environment.

I also wanted to update you on the progress of the formation of our AKC
Political Action Committee (PAC). As you may know, a PAC is a private
organization that collects funds from its members and makes political
contributions to elected officials and candidates for public office.
PACs that solicit funds and make donations to federal officeholders and
candidates must be registered with the Federal Election Commission
(FEC).

Because of the unique membership structure of the AKC, the AKC first had
to seek an Advisory Opinion from the FEC as to who its "members" were
for the purpose of soliciting PAC contributions. On Oct. 11, 2007, the
FEC issued an opinion holding that all of the members of the AKC member
and licensed clubs were members of the AKC for solicitation purposes. At
its November meeting, the AKC Board of Directors appointed the following
AKC PAC Board members:

David Merriam - AKC Board member
Bill Newman - AKC Board member
Patti Strand - AKC Board member
Louis Auslander - Chicago, IL
Dr. Anthony D. DiNardo - Hartford, CT
Alan Kalter - Ann Arbor, MI
Gail LaBerge - Buford, GA
Walter Bebout - AKC
James Stevens - AKC

We look forward to working with the dog fancy to help influence
legislation and expand our ability to educate the public about
responsible dog ownership, which lies at the root of fighting all
anti-dog bills. If everyone was a model responsible dog owner then
legislation threatening our rights as dog owners and breeders wouldn't
be the reality it is today. While we believe in education as the key to
all problems concerning dog ownership - it's clear that more is needed -
and we know the tools we have just put in place will help us accomplish
that. For more information please visit www.akc.org

Sincerely,
Ron Menaker
Chairman

October 2007 -  AKC AND AKC COMPANION ANIMAL RECOVERY STAND READY TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO CANINE VICTIMS OF CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 24, 2007
Contact: Daisy Okas
Phone: 212-696-8343

AKC AND AKC COMPANION ANIMAL RECOVERY STAND READY TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO CANINE VICTIMS OF CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES

-- Take the Lead Poised to Help Human Victims --

New York, NY - The American Kennel Club and AKC Companion Animal Recovery have reached out to AKC affiliated dog clubs as well as local disaster officials to offer assistance in the wake of the California wildfires.

AKC is also working closely with Take the Lead - an organization which provides direct services, support and care for people in the sport of purebred dogs who are affected by tragedies -- in order to ensure that offers of support are extended to both the human and canines affected by these fires.

"Since Monday we have been contacting AKC clubs in the affected areas as well as disaster officials, such as the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services," said Dennis B. Sprung, AKC President and CEO. "Fortunately, it appears that both people and animals are being well cared for and evacuated safely, so there are no immediate needs. We are relieved to find that the majority of our constituents' needs are being met however we want to stress our willingness to assist wherever needed. Together with Take the Lead, our two organizations are poised to do whatever we can to ease the burden of this terrible tragedy."

In order to proactively ensure that provisions are available immediately if needed, AKC has coordinated with the California Federation of Dog Clubs to provide food, collars, leashes and crates to be available at a central Southern California location. Dog clubs, shelters or individuals in need of assistance are asked to contact Corporate Project Manager Marcy Zingler at mlz@akc.org or 212-696-8346.

The AKC will continue to post frequent updates to our website at www.akc.org.

DONATIONS
In anticipation of the needs of the canine victims, we are accepting monetary donations. If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation, you may send it to:

AKC/CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund
American Kennel Club
260 Madison Avenue - 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016-2401

Or donate online through an account in the AKC online store at akc.org/donations. If you have an account, simply log in and click on the Donate to Support and Relief Fund option. If you don't have an account, it takes less than 60 seconds to create one.

AKC/CAR is a permanent charitable fund which provides resources, support and other assistance to not-for-profit animal shelters and similar not-for-profit organizations providing care for domestic animals orphaned or displaced as a result of natural or civil disasters.

To donate to Take the Lead to help individuals in the dog fancy, visit http://www.takethelead.org

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October 2007 -  Federal Election Commission Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion on AKC PAC

August 2007 - AKC TAKES INITIAL STEP TOWARD FORMATION OF  POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Daisy Okas
Date: August 15, 2007 Phone: 212-696-8343
AKC TAKES INITIAL STEP TOWARD FORMATION OF
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
- Requests Advisory Opinion From FEC on Status of
Member and Affiliated Clubs -

New York, NY -On Friday, August 10, 2007 a request was filed with the
General Counsel of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) seeking an
opinion on whether the American Kennel Club(r) and its member and
affiliate dog clubs are "membership organizations" as defined under
relevant FEC regulations, and whether the AKC(r) and its member and
affiliated clubs are "affiliated" within the meaning of applicable FEC
regulations. The request was filed by attorney Timothy W. Jenkins of
O'Connor & Hannan LLP of Washington, DC on behalf of the AKC.

"Last week's filing with the FEC is the first and arguably most
significant step toward giving the AKC and the dog fancy a crucial tool
for positively affecting dog legislation at the federal and state
level," said Ron Menaker, AKC's Chairman of the Board. Menaker informed
the fancy of the AKC's intentions to form a PAC during the June 2007
Delegate meeting.

The FEC opinion will determine the scope of the universe of individuals
that the AKC can legally solicit for contributions to its PAC. In
emphasizing the importance of careful and deliberate steps toward
formation of a PAC representing purebred dog fanciers, Menaker noted
that the AKC has carefully considered this action for nearly a year,
stating "many people think that all an organization has to do to form a
PAC is to start soliciting money. In fact, the process can be very
complicated, particularly given the unusual membership structure of the
AKC and its member and affiliated clubs. It is essential that we
proceed in a deliberate and legal manner."

AKC President Dennis B. Sprung called the filing of the FEC request a
"watershed event in the history of the AKC. We have been very aggressive
in advocating for the rights and interests of purebred dog owners and
breeders through our Canine Legislation Department, our federal
legislative consultant, our state federations of dog clubs, and our
individual member and licensed clubs, but without a PAC, the dog fancy
has been fighting with one hand tied behind their backs. A PAC will
enable us to be infinitely more effective in representing our
interests."

Sprung added that he was optimistic that a prompt and favorable response
would be forthcoming from the FEC, and that an AKC PAC could be formally
launched before the end of the year.

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July 2007 - AKC INTRODUCES CONDITIONAL REGISTRATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 5, 2007
Contact: Daisy Okas
Phone: 212-696-8343

AKC INTRODUCES CONDITIONAL REGISTRATION

New York, NY - The American Kennel Club(r) Conditional Registration
program is now available for any AKC(r)-registered dog whose parent,
through DNA testing, is found to be unidentifiable. Rather than
canceling the registrations of the individual dog, all of its
littermates and all of their offspring, AKC will change affected dogs'
registration to the conditional status.

The conditional status will be clearly noted on the registration or
pedigree of the unknown dog, as well as all progeny for three
generations, with the letter Q starting the AKC registration number.
Conditional status will only be granted in cases where the dog is
believed to be purebred, but a registered parent is found to be
incorrect.
"The Conditional Registration program will foster better relationships
with dog owners who discover that there is an unidentified ancestor in
their purebred dog's pedigree," said Thomas Sharp, Assistant Vice
President of Compliance. "Now these owners will not be penalized with a
revoked AKC registration and the loss of a majority of its benefits. For
example, a dog with Conditional registration may still participate in
any event in which ILP dogs may participate, including Obedience,
Agility, and Rally."

Conditional registration also offers informed breeders the ability to
keep these dogs and their offspring in a breed's gene pool. To register
a litter out of a sire and dame with conditional registration, both
parents must be DNA-profiled. After three generations of DNA-profiled
parents, the registrations will revert to regular for the litter in the
fourth generation. This protocol is in line with the acceptance of
imported dogs with three generation pedigrees from the country of
origin.

For more information visit:
http://www.akc.org/reg/conditional_reg_info.cfm or contact the AKC DNA
Department at: dna@akc.org.

June 2007 - AKC DELEGATE BODY PASSES RESOLUTION OPPOSING CA AB 1634

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Daisy Okas
Date: June 13, 2007 Phone: 212-696-8343

AKC DELEGATE BODY PASSES RESOLUTION OPPOSING CA AB 1634

New York, NY -A resolution proposed by the American Kennel Club(r)
Board of Directors opposing California Assembly Bill 1634 was
unanimously adopted by the AKC(r) Delegate Body at its quarterly
meeting, held Monday, June 11, 2007, in Las Vegas. The bill would
require all dogs and cats over the age of four months to be spayed or
neutered unless the owners qualify for and obtain an intact animal
permit. The AKC Delegates, who represent 599 member clubs out of the
nearly 5,000 AKC affiliated clubs nationwide (more than 460 of them in
California), issued the following resolution on Monday in response to
proposed Assembly Bill 1634:

"Be it resolved that the Delegates of the American Kennel Club declare
that the enactment of AB1634 in the State of California would 1) be
detrimental to the sport of purebred dogs; 2) fail to achieve the humane
results it purports to espouse; and 3) cost the State of California and
its communities tens of millions of dollars in lost revenues.

Be it further resolved that the Delegates of the American Kennel Club
urge the Governor, the Senate and the Assembly of the State of
California to defeat AB1634."

"This resolution represents our steadfast opposition to this bill and
any others which unfairly target the responsible breeders that make up
our constituency," said AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung. "We are
deeply concerned about the problems irresponsible dog owners,
irresponsible breeding, and inadequate animal control can cause a
community; however, mandatory spaying and neutering has proven to be an
ineffective solution because it fails to address the heart of the
issue-irresponsible ownership. The AKC and its clubs support
non-discriminatory, fair, effective and enforceable legislation that
addresses the pertinent animal issues in the community. "

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June 2007 - AKC INTRODUCES ONLINE RECORD KEEPING 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Daisy Okas
Date: June 5, 2007 Phone: 212-696-8343

AKC INTRODUCES ONLINE RECORD KEEPING

-- Free, Web-based Service Helps Breeders Manage Dog and Litter Records --

New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that Online Record Keeping, a new service for breeders of AKC® registered litters and dogs, is now available. Any breeder with a My AKC account now has access to this free service, which provides a centralized area to manage and maintain dog and litter records online.

"We are pleased to offer breeders of AKC dogs this new complimentary online feature to help them manage their dog and litter information," said David Roberts, Assistant Vice President of Registration and Customer Service. "Breeders can access their personalized breeding, ownership, and registration records from any computer with internet access at any time. This service is only the beginning of a variety of online features planned for the future."

With the new Online Record Keeping service, breeders can record mating and birth information for litters and view official AKC litter registration information including dog registration status for all puppies in a litter. There is also a handy address book function that gives breeders an easy place to store contact information for co-owners and puppy buyers. And the AKC's secure, password protected breeder record service keeps your information secure and private.

In addition to being able to record and view information, breeders can also quickly print AKC Dog Ownership, Breeding, and Litter records. If the breeder completes the necessary fields in the record-keeping system, all of the information required for AKC record-keeping rules and regulations will be pre-populated on these forms.

This new service also allows a breeder to record sale and ownership information for the puppies and to manage puppy records by adding notes about breeding and whelping.
For those breeders that have already taken advantage of online dog registration to record sale and new ownership information for their puppies, this information has been moved to the Online Record Keeping section of My AKC for easier access.

If you have an authenticated My AKC account (or want to start one - just go to the home page on the upper right hand box and start the quick process), maintaining your dog and litter records online is just a click away.

Follow these easy steps to get started:
 
1. Login to your My AKC account. 
2. Sign up for Online Record Keeping services from the main page. 
3. Go to the My Dogs and Litters section.
4. Click Breeder Records to view, create and maintain breeder records, view AKC litter and puppy registration information, and manage puppy records. 

For more information go to: http://www.akc.org/services/breeder_records.cfm<about:blank

The American Kennel Club, founded in 1884, is a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its nearly 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 18,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog trials. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org.

AKC, American Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club seal and design, and all associated marks and logos are trademarks, registered trademarks and service marks of The American Kennel Club, Inc.

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