Shih
Tzu Club of Wisconsin’s Fox Valley
Code
of Ethics
Adopted
on Jan. 12, 2003 in its entirety as taken from the
American
Shih Tzu Club, Inc.
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I
agree to follow the regulations as set forth by the American Kennel Club as
they pertain to my purebred dog operations.
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I
agree to abide by and uphold the principles of the Constitution and By-Laws
and this Code of Ethics of the American Shih Tzu Club, Inc.
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I
will furnish a signed registration application, transfer or AKC limited
registration certificate and 3 generation pedigree with each puppy sold. I
may have a written agreement with the purchaser at the time of the sale that
papers will be withheld.
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I
will encourage spaying or neutering of animals not desirable for breeding.
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I
will not sell my puppies to pet shops or commercial pet mill establishments,
nor will I donate puppies for raffles or auctions.
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I
will not crossbreed or advertise for sale puppies that have been crossbred.
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I
will not give stud service to unregistered bitches.
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I
will advise the purchaser of my puppy to have the puppy checked by a
veterinarian within 2 days (48 Hours) of the sale (additional time allowed
if the puppy is sold on a Friday or Saturday). I will refund the purchase
price or take the puppy back and replace it, if it is found to be unfit by a
veterinarian.
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Except
for unusual situations, I will not sell my puppies at less then twelve (12)
weeks of age.
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I
will maintain the best possible standard of health and care in all of my
dogs and see that puppies are immunized and checked for parasites. I will
furnish complete health record, care, feeding, and grooming instructions
with each puppy sold.
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I
will attempt to sell my pet puppies within the range of other breeders in my
area.
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In
my breeding program I will keep alert for and work to control and/or
eradicate inherited problems and conditions that are particular to my breed,
and breed as closely to the standard of the breed.
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I
will represent my dogs as honestly as possible to prospective buyers and try
to assist the serious novice in his understanding of the breed.
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I
will try at all times to show good sportsmanship and keep in mind that the
good of the breed comes before any personal benefits.
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I
will refrain from deceptive or erroneous advertising.
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