Kennel Club Code of Ethics
This Code of Ethics applies to everyone who has agreed to be subject to the jurisdiction of the Kennel Club. They, whether owner, keeper or in temporary charge of a dog for any purpose, accept their responsibility in that they will:-
- Properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under their care and arrange for appropriate veterinary attention if and when required.
- Not allow any of their dogs to roam at large or to cause a nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out official duties.
- When their dogs are away from home, ensure that their dogs shall wear properly tagged collars and shall be kept fully leashed or under effective
control.
- Acknowledge responsibility to clean up after their dogs in public places or anywhere that their dogs are being exhibited.
- Agree without reservation that any Veterinary Surgeons operating on any of
their dogs in such a way that the operation alters the natural confirmation of
the dog or any part thereof may report such an operation to the Kennel Club.
- Not breed from a bitch in any way which is delererious to the bitch or her breed.
- Conform with a special Code of Ethics for the relevant breed in order to produce sound and typical stock.
- Only sell puppies and older dogs to homes where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life and will help with the rehousing of a
dog if the initial circumstances change.
- When placing their dogs in a new home, provide written details of all dietary requirements and supply guidance concerning responsible ownership.
- That they will not knowingly 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 contest of any kind.
- Not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor falsely advertise dogs nor mislead any person regarding the quality of the dog.
- When selling or transferring a dog to another person, ensure that all relevant KC documents are provided to the new owner.