OUR ETHICAL BREEDING PROMISE
We keep the very best interests of our dogs at heart, as well as the amazing people we entrust our puppies to: you!
As conscientious breeders, we choose to exceed the minimum requirements and expectations in our breeding program, setting a healthy standard for others to follow, also.
Our goal is always to produce dogs that conform as closely as possible to their breed standard, while ensuring sound temperament, good energy and free of health problems.
We align with the following Code Of Ethics and Codes Of Practice:
From the Better Breeder Institute:
– To support the preservation and advancement of my breed.
– To plan each breeding with the primary intention to improve my bloodline within the foundation of correct breed type and original breed purpose.
– In every breeding, to analyze the pedigree and conformation of both the sire and dam, with consideration of the breed standard and the principles of genetics.
– To only incorporate dogs free of serious or disqualifying defects. Further, to refrain from using any dog that is found to consistently produce afflicted puppies.
– To perform all health screens on my breeding stock as recommended by my national breed club.
– To maintain high standards of health, maintenance, and care for my dogs. Facilities are to be kept clean and orderly.
– Not to sell any puppy until it is at least eight (8) weeks of age.
– To be judicious in the sales of my puppies and concerned with the type of buyers they are placed with. I will not sell puppies into homes where I question the care, treatment, or safety of the puppy, or to dog wholesalers, retailers, pet shops, or at auction. I will require buyers of pet-quality puppies to spay/neuter them.
– That all my puppies are seen by a licensed veterinarian and given a full veterinary exam before going to a new home. Any health issues or concerns are to be fully communicated and detailed to the buyer.
– With the sale of every puppy, I will provide the buyer with a properly-executed sales contract, health guarantee, registration papers, and diet, vaccination, and parasite control records at the time of purchase.
– That my advertising, marketing, and communication will be factual and honest, both in substance and implication.
– To be available to my puppy buyers for whatever reasonable advice and assistance they may need through the lifetime of the dog.
– To request that my puppy buyers advise me if they are ever unable to keep their dog so that I can either take the dog back or help assist in placing the dog in a new home.
– To conduct myself equitably, ethically & professionally toward everyone, whether partners, clients, or competitors.
Canadian Kennel Club Code of Ethics:
The Canadian Kennel Club is incorporated under the Animal Pedigree Act to be responsible for the registration, preservation and promotion of all CKC recognized breeds of dogs in Canada.
The Canadian Kennel Club is a national membership organization representing purebred dog activities. The Board of Directors of The Canadian Kennel Club is elected from the membership representing their regional zones and is responsible to that membership.
In order to achieve the goals and objectives of The Canadian Kennel Club, its members agree to adhere to the following principles:
– All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will comply with the By-laws, rules and regulations established by the Board of Directors of The Canadian Kennel Club and the requirements of the Animal Pedigree Act;
– All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will provide their dogs with appropriate housing, food and health care;
– All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will endeavor to enhance the role of the purebred dog in society as an essential member of its communities where it functions as a companion, a guardian, a healer, a hunter, a herder, a teacher and, above all, “man’s best friend”;
– In order to preserve and enhance each breed’s characteristics, The Canadian Kennel Club supports and encourages participation in shows, trials and other events. All members, whether they are exhibitors, handlers, judges or assistants will participate in such activities with honesty, fairness and integrity, ever mindful of the practice of “good sportsmanship”;
– Except as provided in The By-laws of The Canadian Kennel Club, all members as breeders of purebred dogs, will include in their programs, only Canadian Kennel Club registered (or registerable) stock which will strengthen the genetic pool and, thus, guarantee further progression toward the ideals of the standard, keeping authentic records of their activities;
– All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will undertake the task of educating and encouraging all newcomers to the world of purebred dogs no matter their interest: pet-owner, exhibitor, trialer or breeder.
