1.
Declaration
a) I shall co-operate with Dogue de Bordeaux Club of
Great Britain and share aid and information with those
interested in the breed, and encourage and exhibit sportsman like conduct
in all competitions.
b) I will, at all times, maintain a high standard of
care and health for the Dogue de Bordeaux, and will not deliberately libel
or slander another person or make derogatory comments on another’s
stock.
2. Breeding
a) I will only breed from those dogs and bitches believed
to be free from known serious hereditary defects, and which are temperamentally
sound.
b) I will keep accurate records of breeding, sales and
registrations. i will at all times be extremely cautious when advertising
or selling as to a true and realistic description of stock, especially
as to potential prospects of young stock.
c) I will breed from healthy mature dogs and bitches,
conscientiously planning each litter. A bitch will not be mated from before
20 months of age, or her third season, whichever comes later.
d) I will leave an interval of 12 months between litters.
e) I will not mate a bitch after her 7th birthday.
f) I will not mate a Dogue de Bordeaux to any other breed.
g) I will not provide the services of a stud dog, knowing
that the Code of Ethics would be breached.
h) I understand that a stud dog owner should satisfy
themselves as to the suitability of a bitches breeding, and the conditions
under which the litter would be reared.
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Sale of Dogue de Bordeaux
a) I will attempt to help buyers and be available to
answer questions and provide assistance.
b) I will only sell puppies which are, to the best of
my knowledge, in good health and exhibit temperament, and are at least
7 weeks old; and will provide with the pedigree at the time of sale, a
satisfactory diet sheet, complete with health record, and details of worming.
c) I shall not knowingly sell Dogue de Bordeaux to commercial
wholesale dealers, retailers or laboratories, nor allow my stock to become
raffle or competitions prizes and shall exercise every possible care as
to the suitability of my Dogue de Bordeaux future homes.
d) I shall, at the time of sale, provide a signed sales
receipt for each puppy sold, and at least a three generation
pedigree. In the case of registered stock, a Kennel Club registration
will also be provided. If registration is to be withheld, it must be by
mutual agreement in writing.
e) I understand that when a puppy is sold a a pet, and
not intended for breeding, that this should be mutually agreed, and incorporated
into the sale receipt or contract.
f) I will remember that my prime concern as a breeder
is to produce healthy, sound stock that will be a credit to the breed.
I will be honest in dealings with buyers and fellow breeders, and will
endeavour to co-operate towards a
programme of improvement for the breed.
g) i understand that when a puppy (or puppies) are taken
in lieu of a stud fee, or as part of a breeding terms
agreement, a written agreement should be exchanged by both parties at
the tome of the mating. I understand that the vendor is fully responsible
for the condition of the puppy (or puppies) at the time of sale, and that
their puppy (or puppies) should not be sold unseen if possible.
h) I understand that breeding terms must not be used
as a means of foisting stock onto those persons unable to afford the price
of the puppy, and such agreements should only be used to place bitches
in homes where their
welfare and furtherance of the breed have been investigated. A legal breeding
term contract should then be drawn up.
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General
a) I understand that any member aiding and abetting any
other member to breach the code of Ethics will be held equally responsible
with the offender.
b) I understand and accept that should I breach the Code
of Ethics I shall be subject to censure and possible Action by the Dogue
de Bordeaux Club of Great Britain |