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CODE OF ETHICS

 

All breeders who register their puppies, and new owners who register ownership of their dogs with the Kennel Club, accept the jurisdiction of the Kennel Club and undertake to abide by its general Code of Ethics.

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Breeders/owners:

  • Will properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under their care and arrange for appropriate veterinary attention if, and when required

  • Will agree without reservation that any veterinary surgeon who performs an operation on any of their dogs which alters the natural conformation of the animal, or who carries out a caesarean section on a bitch, may report such operations 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 reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life and will help with the rehoming of a dog if the initial circumstances change

  • Will supply written details of all dietary 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

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All Members of the Midland Collie Club undertake to abide by its general code of ethics as follows:

 

  • To maintain the best possible standards of health and environment for my dogs, not keeping more than I can maintain or properly care for.

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  • To sell only puppies or adult dogs which, to the best of my knowledge, are of sound health and temperament.

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  • To refuse to sell to dealers, pet shops, or any buyers where I have reason to believe the dog will not be properly cared for.

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  • To refuse a stud service to any bitch that is known to be suffering from any defect which renders it unlikely to breed good, normal puppies.   Nor shall I use a stud dog known to have these failings.

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  • To accept that dogs, like people, grow old and need special care and attention.   I am, therefore, prepared to love and care for a dog for all of its life whilst in my ownership.

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  • To not knowingly allow any of pedigree dog to be mated to a dog of a different breed, to a cross bred dog, or to an unregistered dog of the same breed.

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  • To not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise or mislead any person regarding the health or temperament of any dog.

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  • To not knowingly undertake a merle/merle mating. Mating two merle dogs together increases the risk of their puppies having health issues and could have a serious impact on their health and welfare.

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  • To not mate a Dam under 1 year at the date of mating. A dam must be under 8 years at the time of birth unless special dispensation has been granted prior to the mating.

 

 

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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