Southern Bichon Frise Breeders Association
GENERAL CODE
OF ETHICS
In accordance with
mandatory Kennel Club policy
Club
Members:-
1) Will properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under their care and
arrange for appropriate veterinary
attention
and when required.
if
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 a
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 reporting to the relevant
authorities
for legal action, as appropriate.
KC/GJ
September 2008
