CKCSCGA Code of Ethics
THE CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB
OF GREATER ATLANTA, INC.
CODE OF ETHICS
I. Recommended Guidelines for Breeding a Cavalier Bitch:
A. Before breeding my bitch, I will study the AKC Breed Standard and breed only those specimens that meet the standard.
B. I will not breed a bitch until her second heat, or before she reaches fourteen (14) months of age.
C. I will not breed any bitch once she has reached eight (8) years of age.
D. I will not breed any bitch unless I am prepared to keep all puppies for which I cannot find suitable homes.C. I will not breed any bitch once she has reached eight (8) years of age.
E. I will spay bitches determined to be unsuitable for breeding. I will make certain that any bitch placed in a pet home is placed with restricted papers and a spay agreement.
F. I will make certain that my bitch is tested annually by a board certified cardiologist and ophthalmologist for Mitral Valve Disease and inherited eye disorders. If my bitch is clear of MVD/inherited eye disorders, I may choose to breed her following the guidelines in this Code of Ethics.
II. Recommended Guidelines for Breeding Stud Dogs:
A. Before placing my dog at stud, I will study the AKC Breed Standard and breed only those dogs that meet the standard.
B. I will neuter dogs determined unsuitable for breeding. I will make certain that any dog placed in a pet home is placed with restricted papers and a neuter agreement.
C. I will not offer stud services to any persons who do not take sincere ethical measures to protect/improve the breed, or to any persons who would place puppies without spay/neuter contracts.
D. I will make certain that my stud dog is tested annually by a board certified cardiologist and ophthalmologist for Mitral Valve Disease and inherited eye disorders. If my stud dog is clear of MVD/inherited eye disorders, I may choose to breed him following the guidelines in this Code of Ethics.
III. Recommended Guidelines for selling Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppies:
A. I will be discriminate in the placement of all Cavalier puppies or dogs that I breed.
B. I will not place puppies/dogs in pet shops, with animal brokers or persons who sell/buy in litter lots.
C. I will not donate puppies/dogs for raffles or contests.
D. I will not release puppies to new homes before 8 weeks of age and all will have immunizations/wormings appropriate for their age.
E. I will provide full instructions to new owners on the care and feeding of their puppy/dog. It is strongly advised that puppies be checked by a veterinarian prior to leaving for their new home and that the veterinary health certificate be provided to the new owner(s).
F. I will place all pet quality puppies with restricted papers and a spay/neuter agreement.
G. In the event that a puppy/dog that I place cannot be kept by the buyers, the sales contract will state that the puppy/dog will be returned to me or that I will assist in finding a suitable home for the puppy/dog.
IV. Business Integrity
A. I will represent my puppies/dogs honestly.
B. I will not use misleading or deceptive advertising.
C. I will discourage anyone from breeding Cavaliers for fun or profit.
V.
I will never broker puppies/dogs for anyone regardless of club affiliation or credentials.
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VII.
I will assist fellow members in anyway that I can. I will, at all times, educate and offer appropriate club resources.