A.) I will provide
information on the characteristics and properties of the breed to interested
individuals.
B.) I will maintain a safe, clean and sanitary
facility for all stud dogs, bitches, adult dogs For Sale/Adults
/Adults
and puppies For Sale/Adults
/Adults
.
C.) I will breed only for the purpose of improving the
quality of the breed. I will not engage in any in-breeding. I will
conscientiously plan each litter of puppies For Sale/Adults
/Adults
, selecting a stud dog and
bitch to be mated based on their pedigrees, conformation and temperament.
D.) I will be knowledgeable
about inherited health problems in my breed and will do appropriate health
clearances on all breeding animals. Copies of these health clearances will be
available to buyers of adult
dogs For Sale/Adults
/Adults
and puppies For Sale/Adults
/Adults
.
E.) I will not knowingly misrepresent the
characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise, or mislead any person
regarding the performance of any dogs For Sale/Adults
/Adults
or puppies For Sale/Adults
/Adults
.
F.) I will not breed any male or female until they are
both physically and mentally mature, and I will not continue to breed any male
or female beyond an appropriate age for the breed.
G.) I will comply with all federal, state or
provincial and local government laws and regulations concerning the keeping of
dogs.
H.) If puppies offered For Sale/Adults
/Adults
to persons, they will
be registered only with the American Kennel Club or other registry with equivalent standards and requirements. If
such puppies are not to be registered, I will inform the buyer of that fact in
writing.
I.) I will refrain from
releasing any puppy until it is at least eight (8)
weeks old, or nine (9)
weeks old if the puppy is to be shipped.
J.) I will show discrimination in the sale of my
puppies and be concerned with the type of homes in which they are placed. I will
make buyers aware of their responsibilities as dog owners. I will not sell or
donate dogs to commercial dog wholesalers, dealers, brokers, retailers, pet
shops or any other person or organization, for resale or "give-away" to the
public. I will not supply dogs or puppies for charity raffles or auctions. I
will not supply puppies or dogs to be trained or used for dog fighting.
K.) I will keep accurate records and retain those
records for a minimum of ten years. These records will include: stud service
contracts, pedigrees, all litters of puppies For Sale/Adults
/Adults
, and all dogs/puppies
sold.
L.) I am not a broker, dealer, puppy mill or
wholesaler. I will not offer puppies For Sale/Adults
/Adults
that I have acquired from others.
I will not sell puppies to pet shops or other retailers.
M.) At time of sale, I will provide the buyer:
A properly executed Registration Certificate together
with full written disclosure of the name of the Registry and its standards and
requirements. Registration materials may be withheld if a written statement is
provided to the new owner of when, and under what conditions, they will be
provided (e.g. until the time of spay or neuter by the new owner as verified by
a veterinarian, or if a written certification identifying the exact date of
birth, and the registration numbers of the Sire and Dam is provided instead).
A signed contract with conditions to be met with the dog. A written,
three-generation pedigree. A health record including a
diet, inoculation and parasite control record, and health guarantee.
basic diet and care information.
N.) The time frame during which the puppy or dog may be examined by a licensed veterinarian, at the buyer's expense, and, upon written recommendation of the veterinarian for specific reasons, the puppy or dog may be retuned to the seller for a full refund of all money paid or if they wish to exchange the puppy for a different puppy.
O.) I will not deliberately degrade any fancier, their dogs, or their kennel.
P.) I will be honest and ethical in my financial dealings with buyers.