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Code of Ethics
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| SCOTTISH TERRIER CLUB OF
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| CODE OF ETHICS |
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| This Code of Ethics is
established to set a standard of acceptable behavioral limits for the Scottish
Terrier Club of America members. The Code is designed to protect the interests
of the club and to protect and preserve the Scottish Terrier. The Scottish
Terrier Club of America expects adherence to the code. Blatant disregard for
the standards set out in this code will not be condoned. |
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| The Scottish Terrier Club of America was
formed and exists to encourage and promote the responsible breeding and
ownership of Scottish Terriers and to protect and advance the interests of
these dogs. Toward these ends, The Scottish Terrier Club of America recommends
the following practices as ethical. |
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- Abide by the Constitution and By-laws of the
Scottish Terrier Club of America and the rules of the American Kennel
Club.
- Maintain the animal(s) in an environment and
under a regime that as far as possible ensures the well being of the dog.
- Make use of available DNA testing when needed
in order to produce Scottish Terriers free of genetically transmitted
defects.
- Familiarize oneself with the AKC Standard of
the Breed and strive to breed only Scottish Terriers of characteristic type,
sound structure and temperament, directing ones efforts to producing dogs in
conformity to the AKC Standard.
- Keep accurate breeding records and registration
information in accordance with American Kennel Club regulations.
- Breed bitches in good condition and health
according to AKC recommendations.
- Only undertake the breeding of a bitch when one
is prepared to keep the resultant puppies until they are suitably placed.
Members offering a dog at stud should require similar assurances from the
owners of bitches of non STCA members.
- Puppies should not be sold prior to 10 weeks of
age. Puppies and adults should be sold with appropriate inoculations for their
age.
- Members should provide stud service only when
satisfied that the owner of the bitch has such time and facilities necessary
for the proper development of the puppies.
- Should not misrepresent or fail to disclose
known hereditary defects, health and physical condition of any stock offered
for sale or breeding purposes.
- Provide purchasers of adults or puppies with
accurate papers to include a three generation pedigree, registration
certificate and/or a written sales agreement as to whether a guarantee is
provided and setting forth any terms, conditions or limitations thereto,
together with complete medical records and instructions for care and
feeding.
- Not knowingly sell a Scottish Terrier of any
age to a pet shop, catalog house, laboratory or any wholesale dealer in dogs (a
dealer being a person who regularly buys dogs for sale at profit), or to any
person who sells to any of the above. Members will not knowingly offer stud
service to wholesale dealers or to any person involved with pet shops, catalog
houses or laboratories. No Scottish Terrier will be provided for use in
raffles, auctions or similar enterprises.
- Assume an ongoing responsibility for the
Scottish Terriers that they produce. This is a lifetime commitment. A Scottie
in need of a new home, who is owned by, bred by or sired by a dog owned by a
member of the STCA should not become a rescue dog. Whenever feasible this dog
should become the responsibility of the owner, breeder, or owner of the
sire.
- Engage in advertising that is as factual as
possible. Misleading exaggerations or unfounded implications of superiority
shall not be used.
- Refrain from knowingly making unfair or untrue
statements about the dogs or practices of others.
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| ENFORCEMENT |
| Enforcement of the above Code of Ethics
will be per Article VI of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Scottish Terrier
Club of America. |
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| By signing this Code of Ethics, I/we
acknowledge that I/we understand and agree with the purpose of the Scottish
Terrier Club of America and that I/we will do my/our best to promote the best
interests of the Club and the Scottish Terrier. Furthermore, I/we will conduct
myself/ourselves in a manner of good sportsmanship at conformation, obedience
and performance events, so as to reflect positively on the sport of purebred
dogs. (Code revised and approved October, 2002) |
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