~BREEDER CODE OF ETHICS~
I will provide information on the characteristics and properties of
the breed to interested individuals.
- I will maintain a safe, clean and sanitary
facility for all stud dogs, bitches, adult dogs for sale and puppies for
sale.
- I will breed only for the purpose of
improving the quality of the breed. I will conscientiously plan each
litter of puppies for sale, selecting a stud dog and bitch to be mated
based on their pedigrees, conformation and temperament.
- I will not knowingly misrepresent the
characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise, or mislead any
person regarding the performance of any dogs for sale or puppies for
sale.
- I will not breed any male or female until
they are both physically and mentally mature, and I will not continue to
breed any male or female beyond an appropriate age for the breed.
- I will comply with all federal, state or
provincial and local government laws and regulations concerning the
keeping of dogs.
I will refrain from releasing any puppy until it is at least eight (8)
weeks old.
- I will show discrimination in the sale of
my puppies and be concerned with the type of homes in which they are
placed. I will make buyers aware of their responsibilities as dog
owners. I will not sell or donate dogs to commercial dog wholesalers,
dealers, brokers, retailers, pet shops or any other person or
organization, for resale or "give-away" to the public. I will not supply
puppies for charity raffles or auctions.
- I will keep accurate records and retain
those records for a minimum of five years. These records will include:
stud service contracts, pedigrees, all litters of puppies for sale, and
all dogs/puppies sold.
- At time of sale, I will provide the buyer:
- A properly executed Registration
Certificate. Registration materials may be withheld if a written
statement is provided to the new owner of when, and under what
conditions, they will be provided (e.g. until the time of spay or neuter
by the new owner as verified by a veterinarian, or if a written
certification identifying the exact date of birth, and the HDTR
registration numbers of the Sire and Dam is provided instead).
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Written, three-generation pedigree unless Registration is limited or
only the Full puppy Registration is wanted.
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Health record including a diet, inoculation and parasite control record,
and health guarantee.
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Basic diet and care information.
- Time frame during which the puppy or dog
may be examined by a licensed veterinarian, at the buyer's expense, and,
upon written recommendation of the veterinarian for specific reasons,
the puppy or dog may be retuned to the seller for a full refund of all
money paid.
- I will not deliberately degrade any
fancier, their dogs, or their kennel.
- I agree to be a resource for buyers of
puppies or older dogs that I have sold for the life of the dog
- " I will do unto others as I would
have them do unto me."
Heritage Decker Terrier Registry