[ SHOWGSD-L ] AKC statement-Vicks

  • From: "Bill Burggraaf" <wjbj2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "gsd list" <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <ecfanciers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:06:05 -0500

AKC STATEMENT ON THE FEDERAL INDICTMENT OF MICHAEL VICK ON CHARGES OF DOG 
FIGHTING 

New York, NY - In response to the federal Indictment of Atlanta Falcons 
Quarterback Michael Vick and three other men alleging that they have sponsored 
dog fighting, the American Kennel Club® has issued the following statement:

The American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization which maintains the 
largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of 
purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC supports state laws making any form 
of participation in organized dog fights a felony. The AKC unequivocally 
opposes the 'sport' of dog fighting and the breeding and/or training of dogs 
for fighting. The AKC opposes the training of dogs for uncontrolled aggressive 
behavior toward other dogs and people.

"Dog fighting is barbaric. We hope that both federal and NFL authorities will 
take these charges very seriously," said AKC Chairman Ron Menaker. "The AKC 
supports legislation to criminalize dog fighting, including traveling across 
interstate lines to aid in unlawful activities relating to dog fighting, and 
any other form of animal cruelty. On behalf of our 5,000 affiliated clubs made 
up of dog lovers, we will be monitoring this case very closely as it proceeds 
through the judicial system." 

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