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All members of the Eastern Counties Dachshund
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.
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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.
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Will agree that no healthy puppy will be culled.
Puppies which may not conform to the Breed Standard should be placed
in suitable homes.
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Will abide by all aspects of the Animal Welfare
Act.
- Will not create demand for, nor supply, puppies that have been
docked illegally.
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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.
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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 their
dogs are being exhibited.
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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.
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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.
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