SSHC
Code of Ethics
THE SCOTTISH SIBERIAN
HUSKY CLUB
GENERAL CODE OF ETHICS
All
members of the Scottish Siberian Husky Club 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 who performs an
operation on any of their dogs which alters the natural conformation of the
animal, and or who carries out a caesarean section on a bitch, 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. Members will agree to
accept full responsibility for the puppies they breed, taking back and providing
for any dog of their breeding which requires rehoming until such a suitable
home is found.
16. Members will advise
prospective new Siberian Husky owners of the advantages AND disadvantages
of owning the breed and encourage the novice owner to train and work their
dog in harness in order that the dual purpose aspect of the Siberian Husky
as a working dog is maintained.
17. Members will agree to
have any Siberian Husky which they breed from screened for all hereditary
defects including Hip Dysplasia, prior to breeding, (In all matings the
Club advises not more that 20 for the combined scores of sire and dam, with
no more that 14 from any one parent.) and will not breed from any stock
that is affected by Hereditary Cataracts, PRA or predisposed to/or affected
by Primary Glaucoma, and will ensure that the puppies bred by themselves
will be successfully tested before they are bred from. The club advise that
eyes be tested within fifteen months prior to the mating and Stud Dog
owners must ensure their dogs are only used on similarly tested
stock. Should any other known hereditary problems manifest in their
bloodlines, they will honestly convey the fact in order that it is not
unknowingly perpetuated in the Breed.
18. Members will agree to
objectively assess the conformation and pedigrees of the prospective sire
and dam, keeping the Breed Standard in mind, and take into account any
known hereditary of genetic defects. Should a Stud Service be refused
as not being in the best interest of the Breed, the owner of the bitch will
be given a full explanation of the decision.
19. Members must not breed
from any bitch under the age of two years, nor will any bitch be bred from
on consecutive seasons, or within a 12 month period. Members must not
offer dogs for Stud Service prior to the age of eighteen months.
Members must not breed with any Siberian Husky which has not had KC
Registration Endorsement (b) ‘Progeny not eligible for Registration’
removed by the Breeder or Kennel Club prior to the mating.
20. Members shall endeavour
to help and befriend novice owners, exhibitors and breeders and, in all
Siberian Husky activities, remember that good sportsmanship prevails.
21. The Committee will
monitor Members’ breeding practices and will actively discourage the breeding
of Siberian Huskies purely for profit.
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.
KC/GJ September 2008
KC Approved 7th
January 2009
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