YORKSHIRE AFGHAN HOUND SOCIETY
GENERAL CODE OF ETHICS
All members of the Yorkshire
Afghan Hound Society undertake to abide by its general Code of Ethics.
Club members:
- 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 performing 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 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 reasonable 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 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.
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.
KC/GJ September 2008
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