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American Rottweiler Club Supports Texas HB 1046 – Grants Appeals To Animal Owners

As president of the American Rottweiler Club and on behalf of its Texas members, we are in support of Texas HB 1046 that grants an appeal to animal owners if their animals are awarded to a humane organization or ordered euthanized.

Puppy Uniform Protection Statute (PUPS) Legislation – AKC

American Kennel Club News Article
Puppy Uniform Protection Statute (PUPS) Legislation Introduced in US Congress
Date of Article: September 25, 2008
The Puppy Uniform Protection Statute (PUPS) has been concurrently introduced in the US House of Representatives last week as H.R. 6949 and in the Senate as S.3519. The legislation will require that any breeder who sells more [...]

Portage Indiana Breed Specific Legislation – Brendan Clancy, City Council

The American Rottweiler Club Board and Membership are opposed to the proposed City of Portage breed specific legislation condemning Rottweilers, Pit Bulls, German Shepherd Dogs, Akitas, and Doberman Pinschers, as well as any breed of dog as vicious. The propensity of a violent disposition is a direct result of the training and socialization by the owner.

There are strategies that can be used in an effort to prevent dog bites which include enforcement of generic, non-breed-specific dangerous dog laws; prohibition of dog fighting; and school-based and adult education programs that teach pet selection, pet care, and responsible ownership.

Rantoul, Illinois – Breed Specific Dog Ordinance – Letter To Mayor Neal Williams

December 2, 2008
Mr. Neal Williams
Village of Rantoul Mayor
333 South Tanner
Rantoul, IL 61866
Dear Village of Rantoul Mayor Williams,
The American Rottweiler Club (ARC) is the American Kennel Club Parent Club of the Rottweiler in the United States with 1000 members, many of whom live in Illinois.  As the Parent Club, ARC promotes conformation, obedience, rally, agility, herding, [...]

Smyrna, Georgia – Breed Specific Ordinance – Letter To Councilor Mellany C. Pritchett

October 15, 2008
Melleny C. Pritchett
Ward 1
The City of Smyrna
City Hall
2800 King Street
Smyrna, GA 30080
770-434-6600
Dear Councilor Pritchett,
The American Rottweiler Club (ARC) is the American Kennel Club Parent Club of the Rottweiler in the United States.  As such ARC promotes conformation, obedience, rally, agility, herding, carting, therapy, search and rescue, etc.
We support and encourage efforts to improve [...]

American Rottweiler Club Formal Response To MD SB 318

Dear Senator Gladden and Respected Members of the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee:

The American Rottweiler Club, Inc. (ARC), the parent club of the American Kennel Club (AKC) for the Rottweiler breed in the United States, representing thousands of dog owners, is writing to express our grave concern over Maryland SB 318, A Bill That Criminalizes The Ownership and Limits The Possession of Breeding Dogs.

Since its inception, the American Rottweiler Club has been deeply engaged in advancing animal welfare and the humane care and treatment of dogs.

Maryland SB 319 – A Bill Limiting Possion Of Breeding Dogs

Does the State Of Maryland Want To Make Owning Dogs A Crime?  Yes, siree, Bob! Especially Sexually Intact Dogs
DOWNLOAD THE BILL HERE: http://mlis.state.md.us/2009rs/bills/sb/sb0318f.pdf
EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW.
[Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law.
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SENATE BILL 318
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By: Senators Gladden, Della, Madaleno, and Stone
Introduced and read first time: January 28, 2009
Assigned to: Judicial [...]

American Rottweiler Club – Formal Response To MD HB495

The American Rottweiler Club, Inc. (ARC), the parent club of the American Kennel Club (AKC) for the Rottweiler breed in the United States, representing thousands of dog owners, is writing to express our grave concern over Maryland HB 495, A Bill That Criminalizes The Ownership and Limits The Possession of Breeding Dogs.

Since its inception, the American Rottweiler Club has been deeply engaged in advancing animal welfare and the humane care and treatment of dogs.

Maryland HB 495 – A Bill Limiting Dog Ownership

HB 495
Department of Legislative Services
Maryland General Assembly
2009 Session
IMPORTANT:  Below is the ACTUAL language of MD. HB 495
FISCAL AND POLICY NOTE
House Bill 495  (Delegate Smigiel, et al.)
Judiciary
Criminal Law – Crimes Relating to Animals – Limitations on Possession of Breeding Dogs
This bill prohibits a person from owning, possessing, controlling, or otherwise having charge or custody of more [...]