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Code of
Ethics
As a member of the Bearded Collie Club
of Canada I fully endorse and agree to abide by the following Code of
Ethics.
Members shall:
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Abide by and uphold the
principles of the Constitution and By-laws of the Bearded Collie
Club of Canada and applicable Rules and Regulations of the
Canadian Kennel Club. |
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Have the welfare of their
Bearded Collie(s) foremost in mind and never knowingly or
willingly do anything that compromises their well-being. |
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Provide all suitable and
necessary shelter, nourishment, grooming, exercise, health
protection and veterinary care. |
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Spay or neuter their companion
dogs that are not shown in breed competition or are not of
suitable quality for breeding purposes. |
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Exercise good sportsmanship when
exhibiting or competing in, or spectating at, dog shows, trials
and other events. |
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Accept and respect the official
Breed Standard as established by the Bearded Collie Club of Canada
and adopted by the Canadian Kennel Club. |
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Never sell, give or trade a
Bearded Collie to a pet shop, business, laboratory, broker, dealer
or to anyone known to sell to such enterprises. Neither will
Members offer Bearded Collies as prizes for raffles, auctions or
other events. |
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Never abandon or place their
Bearded Collie(s) in a shelter, pound, SPCA or other Humane
Society. If circumstances dictate that they can no longer keep or
care for their Bearded Collie(s), members shall make every effort
to return them to the breeder or find a suitable new home for
them. If the breeder cannot or will not help, members shall
contact the BCCC Breeder Referral Coordinator or the BCCC Rescue
Coordinator for assistance in placing the dog(s). |
In addition to the above, members who
breed or who contemplate breeding shall:
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Ensure that they have the
necessary time, facilities and resources to properly care for the
bitch and expected litter. |
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Consider the placement of their
puppies seriously, and carefully screen prospective purchasers to
find the most suitable homes. |
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Accept the return of, or assist
in re-homing, Bearded Collies they have bred, should the situation
arise. |
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Be familiar with, and keep up to
date on, genetic health concerns that relate to Bearded Collies. |
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Make every effort to have
prospective sires and dams examined and tested for health
conditions known to the breed. |
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Mate only mature Bearded Collies
which are sound in health and temperament. |
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Strive to breed Bearded Collies
that meet the requirements of the Breed Standard. |
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Comply with the provisions of
the Animal Pedigree Act and the By-laws of the CKC regarding
registration and transfer of ownership of purebred puppies. |
Approved August 11, 1998
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