- Will
properly house,feed, water and excercise
all dogs under their care and arrange
for appropriate veterinary attention if
and when required.
- 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.
- Will
agree that no healthy puppy will be
culled. Puppies which may not conform to
the Breed Standard should be placed in
suitable homes.
- will
abide by all aspects of the Animal
Welfare Act.
- Will
not create demand for, nor supply,
puppies that have been docked illegally.
- Will
agree not to breed from a dog or bitch
which could be in any way harmful to the
dog or to the breed.
- Will
not allow any of their dogs to roam at
large or to cause a nuisance to
neighbours or those carrying out
official duties.
- Will
ensure that their dogs wear properly
tagged collars and will be kept leashed
or under effective control when away
from home.
- Will
clean up after their dogs in public
places or anywhere their dogs are being
exhibited.
- Will
only sell dogs where there is a
reasonably expectation of a happy and
healthy life and will help with the
re-homing of a dog if the initial
circumstances change.
- Will
supply written details of all dietry
requirements and give guidance
concerning responsible ownership when
placing dogs in a new home.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
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