Code Of Ethics

CODE OF ETHICS

All members of the UPPCC understand and agree to abide by the UKC Breeder's Code of Ethics

This Code of Ethics is intended as an expression of goals for breeders, exhibitors, and fanciers. It is not to be construed as a rule or regulation to be enforced by punishment. Breeders are expected to police themselves in a civil and responsible manner. ©1997 United Kennel Club, Inc.

Records

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 produced and all dogs/puppies sold. I will report to the Registration Office of the United Perro De Presa Canario Club any person who falsifies a registration or knowingly misrepresents a pedigree.

©1997 United Kennel Club, Inc.

"Promote & foster the highest standards amongst breeders!"

©1997 United Kennel Club, Inc.

"Intended as an expression of goals for breeders, exhibitors, and fanciers. It is not to be construed as a rule or regulation to be enforced by punishment. "

Breeding

I shall plan each breeding with the paramount intention of improving the breed. I will select the stud dog and brood bitch with an eye to conformation, temperament, and working instinct and ability, with a careful study of the breed standard, and the principles of genetics. I will not breed any male or female until they are both physically and mentally mature. Before entering into any breeding arrangement, I will scrutinize the pedigree, conformation, and working potential of both the sire and dam, keeping in mind the ideal of the breed. I have an obligation to refuse the breeding if in my opinion; it is not in the best interest of the breed. As a responsible stud dog owner, I understand that should I refuse a breeding. I will fully explain my reasons to the owner of the bitch. I believe that only those dogs known to be free of serious or disqualifying defects should be used for breeding. I will not breed monorchids, cryptorchids, dogs with vicious or shy temperaments, or dogs with serious defects or disqualifications addressed in their breed standards. As a responsible breeder, I will refrain from using a dog that, although free from serious or disqualifying defects, consistently produces afflicted puppies. I will encourage/require the buyers of pet-quality puppies to spay or neuter them.

Health & Sales

I will maintain high standards of health and care for my dogs and guarantee the health of my puppies at the time of sale. I will show discrimination in the sale of my puppies and be concerned with the type of homes in which they are placed. My dogs/puppies will not be sold to dog wholesalers or retailers. I will transfer all applicable registration papers at the time the purchase agreement is completed and is agreeable to both parties. Upon the sale of a dog/puppy, I will provide the buyer with a properly executed U.K.C. Registration Certificate, diet record, an inoculation and parasite control record, and a health guarantee. I will refrain from releasing any puppy until it is at least seven (7) weeks old, or eight (8) weeks old if the puppy is to be shipped.

Advertising

My advertising of dogs/puppies will be factual and honest, both in substance and implication. I will avoid encouraging buyers regarding the breeding potential of a dog/puppy. I believe breeding purebred dogs involves certain responsibilities and I will not take it lightly.

Exhibitor / Breeder Relations

I understand that exhibiting dogs is a sport and that I am expected to express good sportsmanship in all activities. As an exhibitor, I will refrain from unnecessary criticism of other people's dogs. As a matter of ethics, I pledge to help educate the general public as well as to assist the novice breeder.

©1997 United Kennel Club, Inc.

"Breeders are expected to police themselves in a civil and responsible manner."

©1997 United Kennel Club, Inc.

"Encourage sportsmanship and cooperation in the improvement and advancement of the breed!"

Food & Water

Clean water must be available at all times. Care should be taken so that water dishes are not tipped easily. Dogs should be fed at least once daily. A balanced diet is necessary for good health. Food containers must be cleaned regularly. Special attention to feeding times is required in a multi-dog confinement. Care must be taken to ensure that each dog receives adequate nourishment.

Shelter

All dogs must have access to dry, weatherproof housing. The shelter must be properly maintained in relation to weather conditions. Regular inspections of housing is necessary to ensure sanitary bedding and protection from objects harmful to pups and adults.

Whelping Area

The whelping area must be a warm, clean and roomy area, segregated from other dogs, with easy accessibility for cleaning and inspection. For both pups and mother, the kennel owner must provide a healthy whelping area for maximum growth, survival, exercise, and socialization with humans.

Confinement

Each litter must be segregated or properly identified. Dogs must be confined in such a manner that prevents their escape yet provides adequate room for individual mobility. Crated dogs must have an exercise area and receive adequate exercise daily. Females in season must be separated from males (other than the male she is bred to) for the entire heat cycle.

Health Care

Vaccinations must be administered in accordance with local and state requirements. An internal and external parasite control program must be maintained. Sick dogs must be separated from the general kennel population. Bathing/grooming should be administered as required by breed to maintain proper health conditions.

Socialization

A daily regimen of human interaction is necessary to ensure the development of a good temperament for all dogs and especially for pups.

Waste Disposal

Waste must be removed in accordance with accepted local, state and federal requirements. The kennel area must be cleaned of all feces and urine daily. Solid waste must be removed from the kennel area.

" A request that all breeders subscribe to the following Code of Ethics!"

Record Keeping

Individual health records must be maintained for each dog. All breedings must be recorded as well as the resultant litters from those breedings. A sales record indicating to whom each dog is sold is necessary. All dogs must be easily identified within the kennel operation. The kennel owner must have complete and accurate registration documents for all U.P.P.C.C. registered dogs.

Safety & Protection

The kennel owner must ensure that dogs kenneled together are compatible and not in danger of injuring one another. Dogs must be protected from stray and wild animals and from objects harmful to pups and adults. Adequate fencing is required. Kennel owners must meet all local. county, state, and federal government requirements for kennel operations.

Disclosure Statement

United Perro De Presa Canario Club reserves the right to inspect kennels at any time and to DNA profile any dogs pursuant to the maintenance of the integrity of U.P.P.C.C. records. A person who refuses inspection of his/her kennel or refuses to consent to DNA profiling of a dog over which he/she has legal control may be barred from all United Perro De Presa Canario Club privileges.