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I agree to follow
the regulations as set forth by the American Kennel Club as they pertain to
my purebred dog operations.
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I agree to abide by
and uphold the principles of the Constitution and Bi-Laws and this Code of
Ethics of the Sheboygan Kennel Club, Inc.
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I will furnish a
signed registration application, transfer or AKC limited registration
certificate and 3 generation pedigree with each puppy sold. I may have a
written agreement with the purchaser at the time of sale that papers will be
withheld.
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I will encourage
spaying or neutering of animals not desirable for breeding.
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I will not sell my
puppies to pet shops or commercial pet mill establishments, nor will I
donate puppies for raffles or auctions.
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I will not
crossbreed or advertise for sale-puppies that have been crossbred.
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I will not give stud
service to unregistered bitches.
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I will advise the
purchaser of my puppies to have the puppy checked by a veterinarian within 2
days (48 hours) of the sale (additional time allowed if the puppy is sold on
a Friday or Saturday). I will refund the purchase price or take the puppy
back and replace it if it is found to be unfit by a veterinarian.
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Except for unusual
situations, I will not sell any puppies at less than eight weeks of age.
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I will maintain the
best possible standard of health and care in all my dogs and see that
puppies are immunized and checked for parasites. I will furnish complete
health record, care, feeding and grooming instructions with each puppy sold.
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In my breeding
program, I will keep alert for and work to control and or eradicate
inherited problems and conditions that are particular to my breed, and breed
as closely as possible to the standard of the breed.