Code of Ethics
WELSH
TERRIER ASSOCIATION
CODE OF ETHICS
All members of the Welsh Terrier Association undertake to abide by its General Code of Ethics.
Club Members:
CODE OF ETHICS
All members of the Welsh Terrier Association undertake to abide by its General Code of Ethics.
Club Members:
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Will properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under their
care and arrange for appropriate veterinary attention if and when
required.
- Will agree without
reservation that any veterinary surgeon performing an operation on
any of their dogs, which alters the natural conformation of the
animal, may report such operation to the Kennel Club.
- Will agree that no
healthy puppy will be culled. Puppies, which may not conform to the
Breed Standard, should be placed in suitable homes.
- Will abide by all
aspects of the Animal Welfare Act.
- Will not create
demand for, nor supply, puppies that have been docked illegally.
- Will agree not to
breed from a dog or bitch which could be in any way harmful to the
dog or to the breed.
- Will not allow any
of their dogs to roam at large or to cause a nuisance to neighbours
or those carrying out official duties.
- Will ensure that
their dogs wear properly tagged collars and will be kept leashed or
under effective control when away from home.
- Will clean up
after their dogs in public places or anywhere heir dogs are being
exhibited.
- Will only sell
dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy
life and will help with the re-homing of a dog if the initial
circumstances change.
- Will supply
written details of all dietary requirements and give guidance
concerning responsible ownership when placing dogs in a new home.
- Will ensure that
all relevant Kennel Club documents are provided to the new owner
when selling or transferring a dog, and will agree, in writing, to
forward any relevant documents at the earliest opportunity, if not
immediately available.
- Will not sell any
dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers or directly or
indirectly allow dogs to be given as a prize or donation in a
competition of any kind. Will not sell by sale or auction Kennel
Club registration certificates as stand alone items (not
accompanying a dog).
- Will not knowingly
misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor falsely advertise
dogs nor mislead any person regarding the health or quality of a
dog.
- Members will not
sell 2 puppies from the same litter to one home.
- Members will
agree without reservation that any veterinary surgeon, who performs
an operation on any of their dogs which alters the natural
conformation of the animal, or who carries out a caesarean
section on a bitch, may report such operations to the Kennel
Club.