CODE OF
ETHICS
The Club requests that all members subscribe to the following Code of Ethics to promote and foster the highest standards among breeders, owners, and fanciers, and to encourage sportsmanship and cooperation in the improvement and advancement of our dog(s).
1. Members of the Club will endeavour to enhance the role of the dogs in society as an essential member of its communities where it functions as a companion.
2. Members of the Club recognize that dogs are social animals. As such, members agree that our dogs are part of the family and should be included in our day to day activities wherever possible. All dogs under members control are to be properly housed, fed, watered, exercised and receive proper veterinary attention when required.
3. Members of the Club shall not allow any dogs under their care to roam at large and when in public places, shall ensure they are leashed as required or under effectual control at all times. Will clean up after their dogs in public places or anywhere their dogs are being exhibited.
4. Members of the Club will encourage the spaying and neutering of all pet dogs.
5. Members of the Club will undertake the task of educating and providing guidance in raising, training, and exhibiting, their dogs to other members, newcomers, and the general public, no matter what their interest, be it pet owner, competitors or breeders.
6. Members of the Club hereby pledge to practice good sportsmanship toward fellow club members and other dog owners, and to conduct themselves in a manner that will reflect well upon the Club.
7. Members of the Club who decide to breed their purebred dog(s) agree that the welfare of the dog(s) and puppies is of paramount concern. Breeders agree to take responsibility for the lifetime of the resulting puppies. And that any person(s) adopting a dog(s) from them clearly understand their responsibilities for the care and welfare of the purebred dog(s) and that they have the time and facilities to fulfill their obligation to the purebred dog(s).
8. Members of the Club 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.
9. Members of the Club will not knowingly misrepresent the Club, or dog, nor falsely advertise dogs nor mislead any person regarding the healthy or quality of a dog.
10. Members of the Club will abide by all aspects of the Animal Welfare Act.
11. Members of the club will not breed non-purebred or dogs of mixed breeds.
Breach of these provisions may result in expulsion from the Club, and / or disciplinary action by the Canadian Kennel Club and / or reporting to the relevant authorities for legal action, as appropriate.
The Club requests that all members subscribe to the following Code of Ethics to promote and foster the highest standards among breeders, owners, and fanciers, and to encourage sportsmanship and cooperation in the improvement and advancement of our dog(s).
1. Members of the Club will endeavour to enhance the role of the dogs in society as an essential member of its communities where it functions as a companion.
2. Members of the Club recognize that dogs are social animals. As such, members agree that our dogs are part of the family and should be included in our day to day activities wherever possible. All dogs under members control are to be properly housed, fed, watered, exercised and receive proper veterinary attention when required.
3. Members of the Club shall not allow any dogs under their care to roam at large and when in public places, shall ensure they are leashed as required or under effectual control at all times. Will clean up after their dogs in public places or anywhere their dogs are being exhibited.
4. Members of the Club will encourage the spaying and neutering of all pet dogs.
5. Members of the Club will undertake the task of educating and providing guidance in raising, training, and exhibiting, their dogs to other members, newcomers, and the general public, no matter what their interest, be it pet owner, competitors or breeders.
6. Members of the Club hereby pledge to practice good sportsmanship toward fellow club members and other dog owners, and to conduct themselves in a manner that will reflect well upon the Club.
7. Members of the Club who decide to breed their purebred dog(s) agree that the welfare of the dog(s) and puppies is of paramount concern. Breeders agree to take responsibility for the lifetime of the resulting puppies. And that any person(s) adopting a dog(s) from them clearly understand their responsibilities for the care and welfare of the purebred dog(s) and that they have the time and facilities to fulfill their obligation to the purebred dog(s).
8. Members of the Club 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.
9. Members of the Club will not knowingly misrepresent the Club, or dog, nor falsely advertise dogs nor mislead any person regarding the healthy or quality of a dog.
10. Members of the Club will abide by all aspects of the Animal Welfare Act.
11. Members of the club will not breed non-purebred or dogs of mixed breeds.
Breach of these provisions may result in expulsion from the Club, and / or disciplinary action by the Canadian Kennel Club and / or reporting to the relevant authorities for legal action, as appropriate.
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