Good dog breeder code of ethics

• I will follow the rules of good sportsmanship which will be a credit to the breed, the club and myself in all dog competition and activities.
• I will fully explain to all prospective dog purchasers the advantages as well as the disadvantages of owning the breed.
• I will attempt to help and educate novice exhibitors and owners.
• I will keep well informed in the field of genetics and work to eliminate hereditary defects from the breed.
• I will, before entering a breeding agreement or doing any breeding of my own dogs, carefully analyze the conformation and pedigrees of the prospective sire and dam. I shall refuse the mating if, in my opinion, it will not be in the best interest of the breed. If I deny stud service, I will fully explain my reasons to the owner of the adult breeding female.
• I will participate in a program of having my breeding dogs examined by qualified and licensed veterinarians to eliminate common genetic defects from my bloodlines.
• When a dog has hereditary faults of such nature as to make his or her use for breeding detrimental to the furtherance of the breed, that dog shall not be bred. 
• I will refuse to sell my dogs or puppies to anyone who has been convicted of cruelty to animals. 
• I shall provide my breeding adults and puppies with the very best veterinary care.
• I shall administer the optimum feeding program utilizing premium dog foods recommended by my veterinarian.
• I shall administer the daily socialization and exercise program as developed by my veterinarian for my adult dogs and puppies.