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AKC Delegate Announcement
At the September Delegates Meeting AKC reported that we had reached an agreement with Petland in order to facilitate the registration of dogs that are already AKC registrable. Precedence: bulk AKC's Board of Directors and management believed that this agreement would have helped to further the mission of the AKC. Promoting responsible dog ownership to new puppy owners, implementing our care and conditions policies, and exposing more dog owners to AKC educational programs and services would have had even greater reach. In the past few weeks we have received many comments about this agreement, both positive and negative. We have listened to the concerns and because this issue has become so divisive, we believe it is in the best interest of our sport and the American Kennel Club not to go forward with this initiative. Ron Menaker, Chairman of the Board Dennis B. Sprung, President and CEO
The USASA Officers and Directors reply. October 2, 2006 Mr. Ronald H. Menaker, Chairman Board of Directors American Kennel Club The Officers and Directors of the United States Australian Shepherd Association wish to express appreciation to the AKC Board of Directors and Staff for rescinding the controversial contract with PETLAND. The USASA could not condone such an agreement based on the club’s code of ethics and bylaws. The USASA is committed to exploring new ways to increase AKC registration of Australian Shepherds and to facilitate implementation of ideas and concepts that will enable the American Kennel Club to maintain its position as America’s premier registry and guardian of purebred dogs. On behalf of our membership, we say thank you. The Officers and Directors Leon Goetz, President
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