Boykin Spaniel Club of Texas Breeder Code of Ethics:
I will provide accurate information on the characteristics and properties of the breed to interested individuals and discourage those whose lifestyle/home is not appropriate for the energy, grooming, health, and social needs of Boykin Spaniels.
I will maintain a safe, clean and sanitary facility for all stud dogs, bitches, adult dogs and puppies for sale. I will provide for the physical, emotional and social needs of all dogs in my care.
I will breed only for the purpose of improving the quality of the breed. I will not engage in cross-breeding. I will conscientiously plan each litter of puppies for sale, selecting a stud dog and bitch to be mated based on their pedigrees, conformation, health and genetic background, and temperament.
I will provide, at the very least, my veterinarian’s contact information as a reference.
I will welcome inspection of my facility at the request of the buyer and/or in the case of a complaint.
I will be knowledgeable about inherited health problems in my breed and will obtain appropriate health clearances on all breeding animals. Copies of these health clearances will be available to buyers of adult dogs for sale, stud dogs, and puppies for sale.
I will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise, or mislead any person regarding the performance or health of any dogs for sale, stud dogs, or puppies for sale.
I will not breed any male or female until they are both physically and mentally mature, and I will not continue to breed any male or female beyond an appropriate age for the breed.
I will comply with all federal, state or provincial and local government laws and regulations concerning the keeping of dogs.
I will refrain from releasing any puppy until it is at least seven (7) weeks old, or eight (8) weeks old if the puppy is to be shipped.
I will show discrimination in the sale of my puppies and be concerned with the type of homes in which they are placed. I will have in effect a screening process as to the appropriateness of intended homes for dogs I sell or puppies I will produce. I will make sure buyers are aware of their responsibilities as dog owners. I will not sell or donate dogs to commercial dog wholesalers, dealers, brokers, retailers, pet shops or any other person or organization, for resale or "give-away" to the public. I will not supply dogs or puppies for charity raffles or auctions.
I will keep accurate records and retain those records for a minimum of five years. These records will include: stud service contracts, pedigrees, all litters of puppies for sale, and all dogs/puppies sold.
I will follow the Boykin Spaniel Society Code of Ethics as well as the code of ethics of any other registry in which my dogs/puppies are registered. http://www.boykinspaniel.org/pdf_all/CodeofEthics.pdf
I will not deliberately degrade any fancier, their dogs, or their kennel.
I will be honest and ethical in my financial dealings with buyers.
I agree to be a resource for buyers of puppies or older dogs that I have sold for the life of the puppies I produce.
I am not a broker, dealer, puppy mill or wholesaler. I will not offer puppies for sale that I have acquired from others. I will not sell puppies to pet shops or other retailers.
At time of sale, I will provide the buyer/client:
All breeders advertising litters, stud dogs or kennels on the Boykin Spaniel Club of Texas webpage are required to agree to the above Code of Ethics and to be bound by its standard of behavior.
For the protection of our breeders and those searching for a healthy, well cared for Boykin Spaniel, any breeder found in violation of specific rulings from recognized authorities or organizations will be promptly removed from the list.
Helpful Websites for Breeders/Owners:
List of Inherited Disorders/Breeder’s Checklist per BSS:
http://www.boykinspaniel.org/checklist.php
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals:
http://www.offa.org/
PennHip Information:
http://info.antechimagingservices.com/pennhip/
BSS Code of Ethics:
http://www.boykinspaniel.org/pdf_all/CodeofEthics.pdf
UKC Code of Ethics:
http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web.nsf/WebPages/Registration/BreedersCode
I will provide accurate information on the characteristics and properties of the breed to interested individuals and discourage those whose lifestyle/home is not appropriate for the energy, grooming, health, and social needs of Boykin Spaniels.
I will maintain a safe, clean and sanitary facility for all stud dogs, bitches, adult dogs and puppies for sale. I will provide for the physical, emotional and social needs of all dogs in my care.
I will breed only for the purpose of improving the quality of the breed. I will not engage in cross-breeding. I will conscientiously plan each litter of puppies for sale, selecting a stud dog and bitch to be mated based on their pedigrees, conformation, health and genetic background, and temperament.
I will provide, at the very least, my veterinarian’s contact information as a reference.
I will welcome inspection of my facility at the request of the buyer and/or in the case of a complaint.
I will be knowledgeable about inherited health problems in my breed and will obtain appropriate health clearances on all breeding animals. Copies of these health clearances will be available to buyers of adult dogs for sale, stud dogs, and puppies for sale.
I will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise, or mislead any person regarding the performance or health of any dogs for sale, stud dogs, or puppies for sale.
I will not breed any male or female until they are both physically and mentally mature, and I will not continue to breed any male or female beyond an appropriate age for the breed.
I will comply with all federal, state or provincial and local government laws and regulations concerning the keeping of dogs.
I will refrain from releasing any puppy until it is at least seven (7) weeks old, or eight (8) weeks old if the puppy is to be shipped.
I will show discrimination in the sale of my puppies and be concerned with the type of homes in which they are placed. I will have in effect a screening process as to the appropriateness of intended homes for dogs I sell or puppies I will produce. I will make sure buyers are aware of their responsibilities as dog owners. I will not sell or donate dogs to commercial dog wholesalers, dealers, brokers, retailers, pet shops or any other person or organization, for resale or "give-away" to the public. I will not supply dogs or puppies for charity raffles or auctions.
I will keep accurate records and retain those records for a minimum of five years. These records will include: stud service contracts, pedigrees, all litters of puppies for sale, and all dogs/puppies sold.
I will follow the Boykin Spaniel Society Code of Ethics as well as the code of ethics of any other registry in which my dogs/puppies are registered. http://www.boykinspaniel.org/pdf_all/CodeofEthics.pdf
I will not deliberately degrade any fancier, their dogs, or their kennel.
I will be honest and ethical in my financial dealings with buyers.
I agree to be a resource for buyers of puppies or older dogs that I have sold for the life of the puppies I produce.
I am not a broker, dealer, puppy mill or wholesaler. I will not offer puppies for sale that I have acquired from others. I will not sell puppies to pet shops or other retailers.
At time of sale, I will provide the buyer/client:
- properly executed registration documents to allow registration of puppies.
- an accurate, written, three-generation pedigree of parent dogs
- a health record including a diet, inoculation and parasite control record, and health guarantee.
- a record of all health clearances of advertised parents or stud dog for conditions identified as of concern in the breed according to the BSS. http://www.boykinspaniel.org/checklist.php
- basic diet and care information.
- the time frame during which the puppy or dog may be examined by a licensed veterinarian, at the buyer's expense, and, upon written recommendation of the veterinarian for specific reasons, the puppy or dog may be returned to the seller for a full refund of all money paid.
All breeders advertising litters, stud dogs or kennels on the Boykin Spaniel Club of Texas webpage are required to agree to the above Code of Ethics and to be bound by its standard of behavior.
For the protection of our breeders and those searching for a healthy, well cared for Boykin Spaniel, any breeder found in violation of specific rulings from recognized authorities or organizations will be promptly removed from the list.
Helpful Websites for Breeders/Owners:
List of Inherited Disorders/Breeder’s Checklist per BSS:
http://www.boykinspaniel.org/checklist.php
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals:
http://www.offa.org/
PennHip Information:
http://info.antechimagingservices.com/pennhip/
BSS Code of Ethics:
http://www.boykinspaniel.org/pdf_all/CodeofEthics.pdf
UKC Code of Ethics:
http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web.nsf/WebPages/Registration/BreedersCode