1. Will properly house, feed, water
and exercise all dogs under their care and arrange for appropriate
veterinary attention if and when required.
2. 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.
3. Will agree that no healthy puppy
will be culled. Puppies which may not conform to the Breed Standard should
be placed in suitable homes.
4. Will abide by all aspects of the
Animal Welfare Act.
5. Will not create demand for, nor
supply, puppies that have been docked illegally.
6. Will agree not to breed from a
dog or bitch which could be in any way harmful to the dog or to the breed.
7. Will not allow any of their dogs
to roam at large or to cause a nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out
official duties.
8. Will ensure that their dogs wear
properly tagged collars and will be kept leashed or under effective control
when away from home.
9. Will clean up after their dogs
in public places or anywhere their dogs are being exhibited.
10. Will only sell dogs where there
is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life and will help with
the re-homing of a dog if the initial circumstances change.
11. Will supply written details of
all dietary requirements and give guidance concerning responsible ownership
when placing dogs in a new home.
12. 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.
13. 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).
14. 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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