Breeding:
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Each member who contemplates breeding a litter or who
provides the use of his stud dog shall direct his efforts
toward producing Dandies of highest quality. No member shall
engage in breeding without regard for quality.
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No dog or bitch showing a serious defect in type,
structure or temperament shall be used for breeding. Owners of
stud dogs shall not accept any bitch for breeding whose
reproduction is likely to be detrimental to the breed.
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Each stud service shall be initiated with a written stud
contract.
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If a dog or bitch has produced any offspring with serious
defects detrimental to the animal's well-being, such as
blindness, deafness, lameness or impairment of the vital
functions and produces like results with a different mating
partner, the owner shall refrain from further use of this
animal for breeding.
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Animals shall be used for breeding only when they have
properly matured. They shall be used only as often as is
consistent with their good health and with the use of sound
medical practices. No bitch shall be bred more often than two
out of three heat seasons and then only if she is in robust
health, and shall never be bred at her first season.
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Breeders shall register all Dandies and keep accurate
records of matings and pedigrees in accordance with all
American Kennel Club requirements. Owners are encouraged to
utilize tattoo or microchip identification of their animals.
Placement:
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No member of this Club shall engage in the wholesaling of
litters of Dandie Dinmont Terriers or the selling of Dandies
to such places as pet dealers, catalogue houses, research
laboratories, commercial breeders or similar sources of
distribution. No member of this Club shall sell, consign or
lease puppies or adults to pet shops or any commercial
establishment, broker, distributor or wholesaler. Members are
strongly encouraged to word any contract so that the purchaser
or lessee will be similarly restricted.
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The price of puppies and adults shall be based on
individual quality. All should be sold in a clean and healthy
condition and shall be old enough to make the necessary
adjustments to a new home safely. No adult or puppy should be
sold without adequate protection against disease.
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The sale of any Dandie Dinmont Terrier shall be completed
with a sales contract of the seller's choice protecting both
the buyer and the seller as to the quality, care and
expectations of both parties.
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When a Dandie Dinmont has a serious deviation from the
Official Breed Standard which makes it unsuitable for
breeding, it is the obligation of the seller to so inform the
buyer. It should be sold with the written understanding it
will not be shown or bred and a written neuter/spay agreement.
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When a Dandie Dinmont has uncertain breeding potential, in
addition to a sales contract or signed statement to this
effect, the breeder is encouraged to use the Limited
Registration procedure as provided by the American Kennel Club
for registration of such animals.
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The breeder's responsibility to any dog produced does not
end with the sale or placement of such animal. New owners
shall be educated to the responsibility of lifetime care and
selected for their commitment to the animal. If unforeseen
circumstances prevent the owner's fulfilling this commitment,
the breeder shall reassume responsibility for the dog.
General:
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No member shall engage in false or misleading advertising
or other misrepresentations of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. He
shall not malign his competitors or fellow breeders by making
false or misleading statements about them, their Dandies or
their breeding practices.
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Members are individually granted membership into the
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America, Inc. because of their
commitment to the protection, preservation and promotion of
the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. Each member of the Club has an
obligation to protect the interests of the breed by conducting
himself in a manner designed to reflect credit on himself, the
Dandie Dinmont and on the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of
America, Inc. Violations of the Code of Ethics will be
examined by the Ethics Committee and Board of Governors.
Failure to comply may result in suspension or termination of
membership.
Revised and Adopted August, 1993
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