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This "Code of Ethics was taken from the "The
Chihuahua Club of America, Inc". I believe this is what all good
breeders should strive for, even if you are not a member.
The Chihuahua Club of America, Inc. Code of
Ethics
As a member of The Chihuahua
Club of America, I pledge to uphold the goals of the club as set
forth in the club's Constitution and By-Laws, to encourage good
sportsmanship in the sport of dogs, and to set an example of
honorable kennel business practices when dealing with any person.
Specifically, I further pledge:
To uphold the American Kennel
Club roles applying to Dog Shows and Registration, particularly as
regards to the maintenance of complete and accurate breeding
records.
To accept and uphold the
Standard of the Chihuahua as developed by The Chihuahua Club of
America and approved by the American Kennel Club.
To breed only A.K.C. registered
Chihuahuas with the aim of maintaining or improving the qualities of
the breed as set forth in the Standard, and not for personal gain. I
will never knowingly sell puppies to wholesalers, laboratories or to
pet stores, and will encourage any puppy buyer to behave similarly.
To serve as an example of good
sportsmanship in every aspect of the sport of dogs, and to assist
and befriend newcomers and novices to the best of my ability.
To keep myself informed in the
areas of dog health and genetics and to carefully screen all
breeding stock for hereditary faults or disqualifying defects,
removing any questionable animals from my breeding program.
To conduct all my kennel
practices in a clear, honorable and open fashion, and to use written
agreements or contracts whenever possible.
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