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115TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 144 

Designating May 1, 2017, as ‘‘National Purebred Dog Day’’. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

APRIL 27, 2017 

Mr. TILLIS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 

Committee on the Judiciary 

RESOLUTION 

Designating May 1, 2017, as ‘‘National Purebred Dog Day’’. 

Whereas the human-canine bond predates history and individuals have enjoyed the companionship and assistance of 

dogs since the dawn of civilization; 

Whereas dog ownership has existed in all cultures, races, climates, and economic situations; 

Whereas more than 350 dog breeds exist worldwide, and 

more than 180 breeds are recognized by the American 

Kennel Club; 

Whereas purebred dogs and breeders of purebred dogs have 

played a crucial role in United States history, dating to 

colonial times, during which George Washington had a 

foxhound breeding program, which established the American Foxhound breed; 


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Whereas responsible breeders of purebred dogs dedicate their 

lives to improving the health and well-being of dogs and 

preserving unique breeds of dogs; 

Whereas purebred dogs were created to work alongside humans, and provide inestimable service as— 

(1) search and rescue dogs; 

(2) service dogs; 

(3) disease detection dogs; 

(4) police dogs; 

(5) conservation dogs; 

(6) livestock guardians; 

(7) therapy dogs; and 

(8) companions and guardians of families, homes, 

and property; 

Whereas purebred dogs provide unparalleled service to the 

disabled as guide and service dogs, and are the choice of 

leading service dog breeding programs because of the 

heritable intelligence, and desirable and predictable qualities, of purebred dogs; 

Whereas purebred military working dogs serve alongside the 

men and women of the United States Armed Forces in 

combat and in peacetime; 

Whereas breed instinct enables purebred dogs to readily serve 

as— 

(1) avalanche dogs; 

(2) trackers and trailers; 

(3) herders; 

(4) controllers of vermin; 

(5) water rescuers; 

(6) carting and sled dogs; 

(7) retrievers; 

(8) protectors; 


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(9) hunters; and 

(10) bird dogs; 

Whereas the first ‘‘National Purebred Dog Day’’ was established on May 1, 2015; 

Whereas millions of individuals, through social media and 

other avenues, recognize May 1 each year as ‘‘National 

Purebred Dog Day’’ and desire, on May 1, to expressly 

recognize the contributions of the purebred dog; and 

Whereas individuals value all dogs, regardless of the ancestry 

of the dogs, and especially cherish a purpose-bred dog 

and the predictability of each respective breed of purposebred dog: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) designates May 1, 2017, as ‘‘National Pure3 bred Dog Day’’ in celebration of purebred dogs and 

4 the many service and companion benefits purebred 

5 dogs have and continue to provide to the United 

6 States; and 

7 (2) honors the dedicated and responsible breed8 ers who work to preserve and advance their breeds 

9 and responsible dog ownership throughout the 

10 United States. 

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