POMERANIAN CLUB OF CENTRAL INDIANA

 

CODE OF ETHICS

 

 1.     I  agree to follow the rules and regulations as set forth by the American  Kennel Club as they pertain to my purebred dog operation.

 

 2.     I will furnish a signed registration application or transfer with each puppy sold unless a written agreement is made with the purchaser at the time of sale that papers will be withheld.

 

 3.     I will not sell my puppies to pet shops or commercial pet mill establishments, nor will I donate puppies for raffles or auctions.

 

 4.     I will not crossbreed or advertise for sale puppies that have been crossbred.

 

 5.     I will not provide/give stud service to unregistered bitches.

 

 6.     I will advise the purchaser of my puppy to have the puppy checked by a veterinarian within 2 days (48 hours) of the sale (additional time allowed if puppy is sold on Friday or Saturday).  I will refund the purchase price or take the puppy back and replace it, if it is found to be unfit.

 

 7.     Except for unusual situations, I will not sell my puppies at less than eight weeks of age.

 

 8.     I will maintain the best possible standard of health and care in all of my dogs and see that puppies are immunized and checked for parasites.

 

 9.     In my breeding program I will keep alert for and work to control and/or eradicate inherited problems and conditions that are particular to my breed, and breed as closely as possible to the standard of the breed.

 

10.     I will represent my dogs as honestly as possible to prospective buyers and try to assist the serious novice in his/her understanding of the breed.

 

11.     I will try at all times to show good sportsmanship and keep in mind that the good of the breed comes before any personal benefits.