IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1451 
Honoring the the American Kennel Club on its 140th anniversary. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 
Mr. ROUZER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Accountability 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the the American Kennel Club on its 140th 
anniversary. 
Whereas the American Kennel Club (AKC), the world’s larg-
est all-breed dog registry, is celebrating its 140th anni-
versary in 2024; 
Whereas the AKC has more than 5,000 local and breed-based 
dog clubs throughout the United States, hosting events 
and working in local communities to promote responsible 
pet ownership and improve the lives of all dogs; 
Whereas the AKC and its affiliated kennel clubs throughout 
the United States hosted more than 26,000 dog events in 
2023, with more than 3.5 million dogs participating from 
across the United States, celebrating responsible breed-
ing, training, and the human-canine bond; 
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Whereas AKC events can inject more than $2.15 million into 
the community during each event weekend; 
Whereas the AKC Canine Health Foundation has provided 
over $67.5 million in grants research projects that focus 
on all aspects of the physical, mental, and social well- 
being of dogs; 
Whereas AKC Reunite has helped reunite over 685,000 lost 
pets nationwide with their owners; 
Whereas AKC Reunite Adopt a K–9 Cop Program has do-
nated funding for police K–9s to more than 200 police 
departments throughout the United States; 
Whereas the AKC Pet Disaster Relief program, managed 
through AKC Reunite with the support of AKC clubs, 
has donated more than 100 disaster relief trailers to 
counties and local communities to provide immediate as-
sistance to pets after natural disasters; 
Whereas the AKC’s Detection Dog Task Force works to ad-
dress the shortage of United States-bred and trained ex-
plosive detection dogs to protect public safety and na-
tional security, and its Patriotic Puppy Program works 
with American breeders to breed, raise, and train high- 
quality working dogs suitable for advanced training as 
detection dogs; 
Whereas, since 2009, the AKC’s Humane Fund provides 
grants to shelters that house victims of domestic abuse 
with their pets; 
Whereas the AKC’s Humane Fund provides grants to not- 
for-profit canine rescues to help offset the costs of signifi-
cant expenses, and provides more than $10,000 each year 
in scholarships for students enrolled in studies contrib-
uting to the well-being of dogs; 
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Whereas the AKC has a dedicated team of field agents who 
visit and inspect kennels to educate breeders and ensure 
proper care and conditions of AKC-registered dogs and 
accurate record keeping; 
Whereas, since 2000, AKC field agents have conducted more 
than 80,000 inspections nationwide; 
Whereas the AKC created the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) 
program, a 10-step test that encourages and certifies 
dogs who have good manners and is widely recognized as 
the gold standard for dog training; 
Whereas more than 1.2 million dogs have earned CGC certifi-
cation; 
Whereas the AKC provides teachers nationwide with academi-
cally rigorous lesson plans and activities that incorporate 
core subject areas for grades K–12 and teach about re-
sponsible dog ownership; 
Whereas the AKC’s Rescue Network provides financial assist-
ance to nonprofit rescue groups; and 
Whereas more than 450 AKC Rescue Network groups are lo-
cated across the United States, the largest rescue net-
work in America: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the American Kennel Club on 
its 140th Anniversary and thanks the AKC and its 
clubs for their continued commitment to responsible 
dog ownership and the well-being of all dogs; and 
(2) honors the dedicated and responsible breed-
ers who work to preserve and advance their breeds 
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and responsible dog ownership throughout the 
United States. 
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