Published here are the Code of Conduct and Rules for the Breeding, Management and Sale of Puppies of the Weimaraner Club of Scotland.

Other Clubs have their own codes of conduct but in the main are very similar to our own.

 

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

 

  1. Members will consider the welfare of their dogs and the Breed above any personal gain or profit and will take responsibility for any dogs they own.
  2. Members will only breed from Weimaraners of sound temperament, which show natural ability and will always strive to produce Weimaraners conforming to the standard as published by the Kennel Club.
  3. Neither dogs nor bitches in poor health, or of unsound temperament, or with any serious hereditary faults will be used for breeding.
  4. Members will not allow their stud dogs to mate a bitch who has already whelped on three or more occasions, or where such mating would result in the bitch whelping more than twice in a twelve month period, or with a bitch of less than two years of age or where such mating would result in a bitch whelping after attaining her seventh birthday.
  5. Members will not allow their bitches to whelp on more than three occasions during the lifetime of the bitch, or more than once in any twelve month period, nor will they allow their bitch to be mated before two years of age or where such mating would result in a bitch whelping after attaining her seventh birthday.
  6. Members will abide by the conditions of the Rules for the Breeding, Management and sale of Puppies.
  7. Members shall ensure that any stock from which they breed shall be registered in their own name(s) at the Kennel Club.
  8. Members will not, when advertising, misrepresent themselves or their stock and will deal only in a fair and honest manner with clients who shall be advised of any fault the dog may have. Clients buying stock shall be encouraged to present the dog to a veterinary surgeon within three days of purchase. Should a veterinary surgeon, at such an examination, advise that the dog is not suitable for the purpose for which it was bought, members will seek a second qualified opinion and, if verified, take back such a dog and refund the purchase price.
  9. Members will be encouraged to take advantage of any relevant, official scheme devised to test a dog's soundness. Members will inform those accepting their stock that there is evidence of certain breed-associated conditions for which no current control schemes are available. Details of these conditions as it affects the members stock will be made available to prospective purchasers.
  10. Members will, when engaged in competitive events with their dogs, conduct themselves in such a way as not to bring discredit to the Breed or the Club, and will demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times.
  11. Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in expulsion in accordance with Rule 12 of the Club Constitution and Rules.

 

 

 

RULES FOR THE BREEDING, MANAGEMENT AND SALE OF PUPPIES

 

  1. Breeders must be members of the Weimaraner Club of Scotland for two consecutive years before their puppies will be included on the Puppy List.
  2. The Breeder will ensure that the sire of the litter is fully registered at the Kennel Club and that the dam of the litter is fully registered at the Kennel Club in their own name(s).
  3. The Breeder will ensure that every effort is made to place puppies into suitable homes, will not sell to dealers or pet shops, and will not sell puppies under the age of seven weeks.
  4. The Breeder will register the litter at the Kennel Club and with the Club Secretary.
  5. The Breeder will ensure that every puppy buyer is provided with a signed pedigree (three or more generations) and KC Registration Certificate at the time of collection or within six weeks of purchase.
  6. The breeder will ensure that every puppy buyer is supplied with a diet and care sheet prior to or at the time of collection.
  7. The Breeder will ensure that the litter has been properly wormed at least three times by seven weeks of age and will provide a signed declaration confirming dates and worming preparation used.
  8. The Breeder will recommend that the buyer take the puppy to a veterinary surgeon within three days of purchase for a health check and vaccination advice. Should a defect be detected, the Breeder will offer to take back the puppy, offer a full refund or agree a mutual compromise.
  9. The Breeder will not part with any puppy with its Registration Papers if the puppy deviates seriously from the Breed standard or shows signs of a serious hereditary defect and will make a reasonable reduction in price accordingly.
  10. The Breeder will be encouraged to take responsibility for any Weimaraner bred by themselves which is in need of rehousing.

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