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Code of
Ethics
1.
Members will properly house, feed, water and exercise all
dogs under their care and arrange for appropriate veterinary
attention if and when required.
2.
Members will not allow any of their dogs to roam at large or
to cause a nuisance to neighbours of those carrying out
official duties.
3.
Members will ensure that their dogs shall wear properly
tagged collars and shall be kept fully leashed or under
effective control when away from home.
4.
Members will clean up after their dogs in public places or
anywhere their dogs are being exhibited.
5.
Members will agree without reservation that any veterinary
surgeon operating on any of their dogs which alters the
natural conformation of the animal may report such operation
to the Kennel Club.
6.
Members agree not to breed from a dog or bitch in any way
deleterious to the animal of the breed. Not to breed from a
bitch until physically mature, normally two years old or the
third season and not to breed more than twice in any three
consecutive seasons, preferably restricting the bitch to one
litter in any one year.
7.
Members agree only to sell puppies and older 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.
8.
Members will provide written details of all dietary
requirements and give guidance concerning responsible
ownership when placing dogs in a new home.
9.
Members 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.
10.
Members will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics
of the breed nor falsely advertise dogs nor mislead any
person regarding the quality of the dog.
11.
Members will ensure that all relevant Kennel Club documents
are provided to the new owner when selling or transferring a
dog including a copy of this code.
12.
Members are advised to submit breeding stock to the KC/BVA
hip & eye schemes for screening, and members should test for
any other hereditary conditions affecting the breed. Copies
of the relevant documents should be available to purchasers
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