Published here are the Code of Ethics of the Weimaraner Club of Scotland.
Other Clubs have their own codes of ethics but in the main are very similar to our own.
GENERAL CODE OF
ETHICS
All members of the Weimaraner
Club of Scotland undertake to abide by its general Code of Ethics.
Club members:
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.
15.
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.
16.
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. Neither dogs nor bitches in poor health or
with any serious hereditary faults will be used for breeding.
17.
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.
18.
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.
19.
Will encourage clients buying stock 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, offer a full refund or
agree a mutual compromise.
20.
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.
21.
Breeding litters must be members of the Weimaraner
Club of Scotland for two consecutive years before their puppies will be
included on the Puppy List.
22.
Will
ensure that the sire of any 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).
23.
Will ensure that every effort is made to place puppies
into suitable homes and will not sell puppies under the age of seven weeks.
24.
Will register any litter bred by them at the Kennel
Club and with the Club Secretary.
25.
Will ensure that any litter bred by them 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.
26.
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.
27.
Will be encouraged to take responsibility for any
Weimaraner bred by them which is in need of rehoming.
28.
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.
29.
Will comply with
all aspects of the Animal Health & Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 and any
subsequent amendments, and to the equivalent animal welfare legislation
throughout the United Kingdom and to any other legislation concerning the care,
well-being or breeding of dogs
30.
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.
25th February 2009
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