GENERAL CODE OF ETHICS

Club members:

1) Will properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under their care and arrange for appropriate veterinary attention if and when needed.

2) Will agree without reservation that any veterinary surgeon performing an operation on any of their dogs which alters the natural conformation of the animal, may report such operation to the Kennel Club.

3) Will agree that no healthy puppy will be culled. Puppies which may not conform to the Breed Standard should be placed in suitable homes.

4) Will abide by all aspects of the Animal Welfare Act.

5) Will not create demand for, nor supply, puppies that have been docked illegally.

6) Will agree not to breed from a dog or bitch which could be in any way harmful to the dog or to the breed.

7) Will not allow any of their dogs to roam at large or to cause nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out official duties.

8) Will ensure that their dogs wear properly tagged collars and will be kept leashed or under effective control when away from home.

9) Will clean up after their dogs in public places or anywhere their dogs are being exhibited.

10) Will only sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life and will help with the re-homing of a dog if the initial circumstances change.

11) Will supply written details of all dietary requirements and give guidance concerning responsible ownership when placing dogs in a new home.

12) Will ensure that all relevant Kennel Club documents are provided to the new owner when selling or transferring a dog, and will agree, in writing, to forward any relevant documents at the earliest opportunity, if not immediately available.

13) Will not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers or directly or indirectly allow dogs to be given as a prize or donation in a competition of any kind. Will not sell by sale or auction Kennel Club registration certificates as stand alone items (not accompanying a dog).

14) Will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor falsely advertise dogs nor mislead any person regarding the health or quality of a dog.

Breach of these provisions may result in expulsion from club membership, and/or disciplinary action by the Kennel Club and/or to the relevant authorities for legal action, as appropriate.

                     KC/GJ September 2008

1.   Maintain the best possible standard of canine health, cleanliness and veterinary care.

2.   Only Kennel Club registered stock to be used for breeding.

3.   All dogs and bitches which are used for breeding shall be in good health, free from any communicable diseases and hereditary faults including those faults as defined in the breed standard.

4.   No dog or bitch under the age of 12 months to be used for breeding.

5.   No bitch to be bred from more than once in any 12 months. Only 6 litters to be bred from any one bitch. No bitch over the age of 8 years to be mated.

6.   No puppy shall leave the breeder before 8 weeks of age.

7.   Not to breed, to sell knowingly to pet shops, commercial breeders either in the UK or abroard and not to sell any stock to countries which do not have a reciprocal agreement with the Kennel Club or F.C.I.

8.   Keep accurate breeding records, registration papers, pedigrees and health records (innoculations, worming and any ongoing medication) which may be applicable.

9.   Furnish records of pedigrees and Kennel Club registrations, health records and transfer documents to each buyer.  If registration papers are to be withheld a written agreement should be made at the time of sale.

10.  Prospective buyers should be allowed to view the puppy or older stock in their 'natural' state.

11.  Provide a diet sheet for each puppy. In the case of a hairless puppy of mature stock going to a first time owner provide a written statement of care identifying the risks and precautions to be taken with regard to skin care, i.e. avoiding sunburn.

12.  Pet quality puppies or mature stock are sold with no breeding contract, the registration to be endorsed with the Kennel Club. Owners to be encouraged to neuter (spay or castrate).

13.  It is the breeders responsibility to ensure that the puppy or mature stock is being homed to a permanent suitable home. That the new owners are given the necessary information with regard to their responsibilities, that the dog must be kept under control in public places and to clean up immediately after any 'accidents'.

14.  The breeder is responsible for all dogs bred by them for the life of the dog. Puppies are not for commercial gain and breeders must ensure that they can look after all stock bred by them.

15.  All members to be aware of local laws including the requirements of a breeders licence prior to breeding.

16.  Where a complaint is made in writing that any member who knowingly contravenes the above  (s)he may be asked to provide an explanation in writing to any questions asked by the Committee.  The Committee are empowered to take whatever action is necessary which may include non-renewal of membership.

17.  Dogs to be shown as born i.e. hairless as hairless, powder-puffs as powder-puffs.