American
Cockapoo Club
Breeder
Code of Ethics
General
1. Members of the American Cockapoo Club have
an obligation to protect the interest of the breed by conducting themselves
in a manner designed to reflect credit on themselves, the breed and the
American Cockapoo Club.
2. Members are expected to observe the highest
standards of sportsmanship.
3. Members breeding litters or who allow the use
of their stud dog to the same end, shall direct their efforts toward producing
dogs of exceptional quality, temperament and condition.
4. Members shall not engage in false or misleading
advertising or misrepresentation of the breed, nor shall they malign their
competition my making false or misleading statements regarding their competitor’s
dogs, breeding practice or person.
Breeder Responsibilities:
Breeders shall:
5. Be familiar with their breeds and the breed
standards for Cockapoos, Cocker Spaniels and Poodles and breed only those
specimens which conform to each breed standard.
6. Be familiar with the ACC rules concerning record
keeping, registration, sale & transfer of dogs, and abide by these
rules.
7. Use for breeding only those dogs which are
healthy and free from serious congenital and hereditary defects characteristic
of the Cockapoo, Cocker Spaniel and Poodle.
8. Produce puppies only when the breeder has the
time and facilities to provide adequate attention to physical and emotional
development and retain or house only the number of dogs for which they
have adequate facilities.
9. Not breed a bitch or stud that has become affected
with or has produced any serious inherited defects detrimental to the animal’s
well-being, such as blindness, deafness, lameness or impairment of the
vital functions.
10. Keep clear records of who you have bred to
who, date and how many in the litter. If you breed back make sure you let
us know when registering the litter.
11. Maintain the best possible standards of health
for the animals and care of their kennels. This includes but not limited
to keeping all dogs in sanitary conditions, housing appropriate for the
climate, adequately sized runs, proper nutrition and veterinary care.
12. Not sell puppies to pet shops either outright
or on consignment; supplying puppies for auctions, raffles or other such
enterprises.
13. Members shall bare in mind that a Code of
Ethics is more than a set of rules; it is a commitment to a high standard
of practice in owning and breeding and that adherence to the spirit of
the Code is as important as adherence to its law.
14. The Breeder is responsible for any and all
Cockapoos that they have bred for the life of that Cockapoo. If at any
time the owner cannot keep the Cockapoo, the breeder will take the dog
back and decide what is best for the Cockapoo in question or assist the
new owner in finding an adequate home for the Cockapoo. It is the breeders
place to take this responsibility. This helps take the burden off rescue
groups for the breed.
15. Provide written, fully executed guarantee,
health records, and ACC registration certificates to the puppy buyer before
or during the delivery of the puppy. Breeders must provide American Cockapoo
Registration Numbers of sire & dam on the written guarantee.
16. Insure puppies are never shipped or delivered
in dirty, matted condition. Shipping a puppy in this condition does
not positively reflect the American Cockapoo Club or the Breeder.
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