A Word or Two From AKC President & CEO Gina Dinardo
Gina DiNardo shares AKC updates on scholarships, ACE Awards, Meet the Breeds, and federal legislation supporting dogs and owners.
March 23, 2026
Gina DiNardo shares AKC updates on scholarships, ACE Awards, Meet the Breeds, and federal legislation supporting dogs and owners.
AKC supports the House 2026 Farm Bill for strengthening animal welfare, USDA enforcement, and protections for responsible dog owners.
Exploring how AR-Lite ideas took hold in the dog world and why they continue to threaten breeders, exhibitors, and purebred preservation.
The AKC Political Action Committee preserves breeds, advocates for responsible dog owners, and supports lawmakers who protect purebred dogs.
Learn how the fancy unintentionally aids AR groups and what breeders and clubs can do to protect the sport through education.
AKC VP Sheila Goffe defends responsible breeders and the AKC’s proven record of canine care, health, and advocacy against extremist attacks.
Delegates to vote on allowing Limited Registration dogs in Conformation. Will this boost entries or blur the purpose of the ring?
On Sept. 9, 2025, Delegates vote on an AKC bylaw change extending board term hiatus to four years. Power, limits, and trust are on the line.