BREEDER'S CODE OF ETHICS
The
Canadian Polish Lowland Sheepdog Club (CPONC),
in keeping with its aims of encouraging the development of high quality PONs, has
adopted the following Code of Ethics to promote and foster the highest
standards among breeders and owners; and to encourage cooperation in the improvement , advancement and protection of the breed. All members in good standing with CPONC subscribe to and uphold this Code
of Ethics.
Members
shall bear in mind that a Code of Ethics is more than a set of rules; it is a
commitment to a high standard of practice in owning and breeding. Adherence to the spirit of such a Code is as
important as adherence to its law.
ON BREEDING:
a)
Breed only from pure stock that is
physically and temperamentally sound. No
dog or bitch should be bred that is suspected of having any serious inheritable
defect of disease.
b)
Breed ethically, always to improve the
breed.
c)
Breed only healthy, mature bitches and studs
of at least two years of age.
Appropriate hip clearances, either by Orthopedic
Foundation for animals (OFA) , Pen Hip, or X-rays on
demand. An annual eye
check and be certified normal by the Canine Eye Registry Foundation
(CERF) or an annual eye exam or report from a certified ophthalmologist marked
normal for both eyes.
d)
A bitch should not be allowed to produce an
excessive number of litters. Sufficient
time should be allowed between litters for her to recuperate. It is recommended that bitches over the age
of eight (8) years not be bred without prior examination, consultation and
approval by an attending veterinarian.
e)
Exploit all reasonable means to determine
that stock retained or sold for breeding purposes is free of inheritable
diseases.
ON SALES:
a)
Maintain a fair market price within your
local area. Such price should also be
compatible with national sale prices.
b)
Be discriminating in the sale of pups and in
the type of home in which they are placed.
No member shall engage in wholesaling litters,
or in individual sales or consignments of pups or adults to pet shops, dealers,
catalogue houses, raffles or fundraising events, no matter how charitable.
c)
Intelligently and honestly classify stock as
show prospects of pet companions. If in
doubt, seek help from a knowledgeable breeder to classify the litter.
d)
Sell pups with either a "non
breeding" or a "conditional non-breeding" clause in the sales
contract. The "conditional
non-breeding" clause may be removed and changed to "breeding" in
the eventuality that the PON meets
the conformation standard of the breed and has an OFA hip rating of
"Fair" or better.
e)
Avoid false or misleading advertising.
f)
Supply records to the buyer regarding
inoculations, shots and deworming. The breeder should also provide a health
certificate, a written health guarantee and information on future care and
feeding.
ON
CONFORMATION SHOWS:
a)
Exhibit PONs whenever possible and
encourage the presentation of high quality stock.
b)
Be willing to help the novice exhibitor and
breeder. Always use constructive and
honest criticism.
ON INTEGRITY
AND TACT TOWARDS OTHER MEMBERS:
a)
Shall refrain from unnecessary and
un-constructive criticism of another person's dog and from personal attacks
upon fellow members.
By signing below, you agree
to:
a)
Comply with the CPONC Breeder's Code of Ethics and/or,
b)
Notify CPONC,
in writing, of your intent to withdraw from this Agreement or participation in
the CPONC Breeder's list.
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(Please print full name or
Kennel)
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(Signature)
SIGN AND RETURN TO:
CPONC SECRETARY
5405, Rue Dugal
Boischatel, Qc
G0A 1H0