New York, NY- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, today announced the implementation of the AKC Personal Conduct Policy, effective immediately.
The policy affirms it is a privilege to be part of the American Kennel Club and everyone who participates in the sport must refrain from conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the sport of dogs and the AKC. As participants in our sport, we must hold ourselves to a higher standard and conduct ourselves in a way that is responsible, promotes the values of the AKC, and is lawful.
Per the zero-tolerance policy pursuant to the Charter and Bylaws of the American Kennel Club, Inc., those convicted of a crime or subject to a disposition of a criminal proceeding (“Disposition” as defined within the Policy) are subject to AKC discipline. When AKC becomes aware of a possible violation of this Policy and pursuant to the Charter and Bylaws of the American Kennel Club, Inc, AKC may undertake an investigation, the timing and scope of which will be based upon the circumstances of the matter.
The complete policy is available on akc.org.
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