All members of the C.C, understand and agree to abide by the C.C. Breeder's Code of Ethics and the Kennel Requirements.
Breeder's Code of Ethics
Canario Club requests that all breeders subscribe to the following Code of Ethics to promote and foster the highest standards among breeders, owners, and fanciers, and to encourage sportsmanship and cooperation in the improvement and advancement of CC registered canine breeds.
Breeder Principles and Resposibilities
The breeding of dogs is a serious responsibility; therefore, the decision to breed should never be taken lightly. To this end, every breeder, or prospective breeder, must be willing to embrace the following general principles and responsibilities:
RECORDS
I am familiar with, and follow, the CC Kennel Requirements". 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 produced. and all dogs/puppies sold. I will report to the Registration Office of the Canario Club if any person who falsifies a registration or knowingly misrepresents a pedigree.
BREEDING
I shall plan each breeding with the paramount intention of improving the breed.
I will select the stud dog and brood bitch with an eye to conformation, temperament, and working instinct and ability, with a careful study of the breed standard, and the principles of genetics.
I will not breed any male or female until they are both physically and mentally mature.
(refer above for minimum breeding requirements for males and females)
i will not subject my females to back to back breeeding and will allow a minimum of 12 months between breedings. I will breed my females after the age of 8 years. i will desex and retire them as family members or adopt them out as pets to scxreened and fitting families.
i romise to put my dog"s interest always primary and paramount.
Before entering into any breeding arrangement, I will scrutinize the pedigree, conformation, and working potential of both the sire and dam, keeping in mind the ideal of the breed. I have an obligation to refuse the breeding if in my opinion; it is not in the best interest of the breed.
As a responsible stud dog owner, I understand that should I refuse a breeding. I will fully explain my reasons to the owner of the bitch.
I believe that only those dogs known to be free of serious or disqualifying defects should be used for breeding. I will not breed monorchids, cryptorchids, dogs with vicious or shy temperaments, or dogs with serious defects or disqualifications addressed in their breed standards.
As a responsible breeder, I will refrain from using a dog that, although free from serious or disqualifying defects, consistently produces afflicted puppies.
I will encourage/require the buyers of pet quality puppies to spay or neuter them.
HEALTH
I will maintain high standards of health and care for my dogs and guarantee the health of my puppies at the time of sale.
SALES
I will show discrimination in the sale of my puppies and be concerned with the type of homes in which they are placed. My dogs/puppies will not be sold to dog wholesalers or retailers.My dogs will not be sold to people with purpose of dog fights. My dogs will not be sold to people who cannot provde adequate interaction and time necessary for presa development and welfare.
I will transfer all applicable registration papers to the owner at the time the purchase agreement is completed and is agreeable to both parties.
Upon the sale of a dog/puppy, I will provide the buyer with a properly executed CCC Registration Certificate, diet record, an inoculation and parasite control record, and a health guarantee.
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.
ADVERTISING
My advertising of dogs/puppies will be factual and honest, both in substance and implication.
I will avoid encouraging buyers regarding the breeding potential of a dog/puppy. I believe breeding purebred dogs involves certain responsibilities and I will not take it lightly.
EXHIBITOR/BREEDER RELATIONS
I understand that exhibiting dogs is a sport and that I am expected to express good sportsmanship in all activities.
As an exhibitor I will refrain from unnecessary criticism of other people's dogs.
As a matter of ethics, I pledge to help educate the general public as well as to assist the novice breeder.
IMPLEMENTATION
This Code of Ethics is intended as an expression of goals for breeders, exhibitors, and fanciers. It is not to be construed as a rule or regulation to be enforced by punishment. Breeders are expected to police themselves in a civil and responsible manner.
Requirements for Breeders and Members of CCC Registered Dogs
FOOD AND WATER
Clean water must be available at all times. Care should be taken so that water dishes are not tipped easily. Dogs should be fed at least twice daily. A balanced diet is necessary for good health. Food containers must be cleaned regularly. Special attention to feeding times is required in a multi-dog confinement. Care must be taken to ensure that each dog receives adequate nourishment.
SHELTER
All dogs must have access to dry,warm, weatherproof housing. The shelter must be properly maintained in relation to weather conditions. Regular inspections of housing is necessary to ensure sanitary bedding and protection from objects harmful to pups and adults.
WHELPING AREA
The whelping area must be a warm, clean and roomy area, segregated from other dogs, with easy accessibility for cleaning and inspection. For both pups and mother, the kennel owner must provide a healthy whelping area for maximum growth, survival, exercise, and socialization with humans.
CONFINEMENT
Each litter must be segregated or properly identified. Dogs must be confined in such a manner that prevents their escape yet provides adequate room for individual mobility. Crated dogs must have an exercise area and receive adequate exercise daily. Females in season must be separated from males (other than the male she is bred to) for the entire heat cycle.
HEALTH CARE
Vaccinations must be administered in accordance with local and state requirements. An internal and external parasite control program must be maintained. Sick dogs must be separated from the general kennel population. Bathing/grooming should be administered as required by breed to maintain proper health conditions.
SOCIALIZATION
A daily regimen of human interaction is necessary to ensure the development of a good temperament for all dogs and especially for pups.
WASTE DISPOSAL
Waste must be removed in accordance with accepted local, state and federal requirements. The kennel area must be cleaned of all feces and urine daily. Solid waste must be removed from the kennel area.
RECORD KEEPING
Individual health records must be maintained for each dog. All breedings must be recorded as well as the resultant litters from those breedings. A sales record indicating to whom each dog is sold is necessary. The "Official CCC. Breeder's Record" was designed to assist breeders with record keeping. It is issued free of charge each time a litter is registered with CCC. All dogs must be easily identified within the kennel operation. The kennel owner must have complete and accurate registration documents for all CCC registered dogs.
CLUB MERCHANDISE
CCC Assured Breeders / kennels must order and aquire the club Leather Vest complete with CCC logo, motto, Breeder / Kennel name and title. All other CCC Merchandise is optional to buy, however CCC encourages all members to support and promote the club with CCC branded merchandise.
SAFETY & PROTECTION
The kennel owner must ensure that dogs kenneled together are compatible and not in danger of injuring one another. Dogs must be protected from stray and wild animals and from objects harmful to pups and adults. Adequate fencing is required.
Kennel owners must meet all local. county, state, and federal government requirements for kennel operations. Canario Club reserves the right to inspect kennels at any time and to DNA profile any dogs pursuant to the maintenance of the integrity of CCC records. A person who refuses inspection of his/her kennel or refuses to consent to DNA profiling of a dog over which he/she has legal control may be barred from all Club privileges.
CANARIO CLUB
Breeder's Code of Ethics
Canario Club requests that all breeders subscribe to the following Code of Ethics to promote and foster the highest standards among breeders, owners, and fanciers, and to encourage sportsmanship and cooperation in the improvement and advancement of CC registered canine breeds.
Breeder Principles and Resposibilities
The breeding of dogs is a serious responsibility; therefore, the decision to breed should never be taken lightly. To this end, every breeder, or prospective breeder, must be willing to embrace the following general principles and responsibilities:
- Be prepared to make a serious commitment of both time and financial resources in order to ensure that a proper breeding program can be carried out.
- Be prepared to provide for the well being of the dogs, both while in your care as well as in the ultimate placement of the dogs.
- Be prepared to work hard to preserve and maintain the breed for future generations through the judicious selection of breeding stock.
- Be prepared to share knowledge that is gained through experience with fellow breeders and adoptees, particularly those who are novices.
- Choose both a sire and dam that have reached such maturity that they can produce and raise a healthy litter.The minimum age of maturity is 18 months for males and 2 years or 24 months for females respectively.
- Females must not be bred back to back and have an allowance of 12 months between breedings. females must not be bred after the age of 8 years. they must be desexed and retired.
- a minimum of 3 generations of ancestral bloodlines must not be mixed for the purpose of line-breeding, in order to maintain the health integrity of ccc recognized breeds and accommodate evolution.
- Assure that all breeding documents and registrations are available for inspection and completely in order.
- As the owner of a stud dog, ensure that the owner of the dam has the ability and the necessary facilities to successfully whelp, raise and assure the future well being of any resulting litter.
- As the owner of the dam, ensure that the owner of the sire has the knowledge and experience to provide a safe and proper mating, including the diligent care of the dam.
- All matings, litters and all dogs in each litter shall be registered with the CC. mating information and Litter registrations forms shall be forwarded to CC as soon as is reasonably possible after the birth of the dogs.
- No breeder shall sell or donate dogs for the purpose of their being auctioned, raffled, or to pet stores and agents.
- Upon the sale of each dog from any litter, breeders shall transfer ownership and register each dog in the name of the purchaser in accordance with stated requirements.
- Dogs must never be sold on a "with or without papers" basis. All dogs must be registered with CC.
- The breeder is responsible for the submission of and payment for all Litter and Puppy registration applications. Such costs may be included in the price of the dog. Under no circumstances shall the buyer be asked to submit or pay for any Litter or Puppy applications to register or transfer the ownership of a dog.
- The concept of a dog being a lifetime commitment should always be reinforced with the purchaser. Breeders shall represent their dogs to prospective purchasers with honestly and integrity.
- Purchasers should be provided with copies of all relevant documentation, including such things as CC registration documentation, copies of non-breeding agreements, completed sales agreements, guarantees, health and vaccination records, and a set of instructions on the care, training and diet for the dog.
- At all times the dogs shall be provided with proper housing, nutrition, health care and necessary exercise.
- Every breeder shall make a conscientious effort to learn about structure, movement and behaviour, understand and stay current with inherited traits, congenital and hereditary health problems related to their breed, and to have a basic knowledge of health care and first aid.
RECORDS
I am familiar with, and follow, the CC Kennel Requirements". 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 produced. and all dogs/puppies sold. I will report to the Registration Office of the Canario Club if any person who falsifies a registration or knowingly misrepresents a pedigree.
BREEDING
I shall plan each breeding with the paramount intention of improving the breed.
I will select the stud dog and brood bitch with an eye to conformation, temperament, and working instinct and ability, with a careful study of the breed standard, and the principles of genetics.
I will not breed any male or female until they are both physically and mentally mature.
(refer above for minimum breeding requirements for males and females)
i will not subject my females to back to back breeeding and will allow a minimum of 12 months between breedings. I will breed my females after the age of 8 years. i will desex and retire them as family members or adopt them out as pets to scxreened and fitting families.
i romise to put my dog"s interest always primary and paramount.
Before entering into any breeding arrangement, I will scrutinize the pedigree, conformation, and working potential of both the sire and dam, keeping in mind the ideal of the breed. I have an obligation to refuse the breeding if in my opinion; it is not in the best interest of the breed.
As a responsible stud dog owner, I understand that should I refuse a breeding. I will fully explain my reasons to the owner of the bitch.
I believe that only those dogs known to be free of serious or disqualifying defects should be used for breeding. I will not breed monorchids, cryptorchids, dogs with vicious or shy temperaments, or dogs with serious defects or disqualifications addressed in their breed standards.
As a responsible breeder, I will refrain from using a dog that, although free from serious or disqualifying defects, consistently produces afflicted puppies.
I will encourage/require the buyers of pet quality puppies to spay or neuter them.
HEALTH
I will maintain high standards of health and care for my dogs and guarantee the health of my puppies at the time of sale.
SALES
I will show discrimination in the sale of my puppies and be concerned with the type of homes in which they are placed. My dogs/puppies will not be sold to dog wholesalers or retailers.My dogs will not be sold to people with purpose of dog fights. My dogs will not be sold to people who cannot provde adequate interaction and time necessary for presa development and welfare.
I will transfer all applicable registration papers to the owner at the time the purchase agreement is completed and is agreeable to both parties.
Upon the sale of a dog/puppy, I will provide the buyer with a properly executed CCC Registration Certificate, diet record, an inoculation and parasite control record, and a health guarantee.
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.
ADVERTISING
My advertising of dogs/puppies will be factual and honest, both in substance and implication.
I will avoid encouraging buyers regarding the breeding potential of a dog/puppy. I believe breeding purebred dogs involves certain responsibilities and I will not take it lightly.
EXHIBITOR/BREEDER RELATIONS
I understand that exhibiting dogs is a sport and that I am expected to express good sportsmanship in all activities.
As an exhibitor I will refrain from unnecessary criticism of other people's dogs.
As a matter of ethics, I pledge to help educate the general public as well as to assist the novice breeder.
IMPLEMENTATION
This Code of Ethics is intended as an expression of goals for breeders, exhibitors, and fanciers. It is not to be construed as a rule or regulation to be enforced by punishment. Breeders are expected to police themselves in a civil and responsible manner.
Requirements for Breeders and Members of CCC Registered Dogs
FOOD AND WATER
Clean water must be available at all times. Care should be taken so that water dishes are not tipped easily. Dogs should be fed at least twice daily. A balanced diet is necessary for good health. Food containers must be cleaned regularly. Special attention to feeding times is required in a multi-dog confinement. Care must be taken to ensure that each dog receives adequate nourishment.
SHELTER
All dogs must have access to dry,warm, weatherproof housing. The shelter must be properly maintained in relation to weather conditions. Regular inspections of housing is necessary to ensure sanitary bedding and protection from objects harmful to pups and adults.
WHELPING AREA
The whelping area must be a warm, clean and roomy area, segregated from other dogs, with easy accessibility for cleaning and inspection. For both pups and mother, the kennel owner must provide a healthy whelping area for maximum growth, survival, exercise, and socialization with humans.
CONFINEMENT
Each litter must be segregated or properly identified. Dogs must be confined in such a manner that prevents their escape yet provides adequate room for individual mobility. Crated dogs must have an exercise area and receive adequate exercise daily. Females in season must be separated from males (other than the male she is bred to) for the entire heat cycle.
HEALTH CARE
Vaccinations must be administered in accordance with local and state requirements. An internal and external parasite control program must be maintained. Sick dogs must be separated from the general kennel population. Bathing/grooming should be administered as required by breed to maintain proper health conditions.
SOCIALIZATION
A daily regimen of human interaction is necessary to ensure the development of a good temperament for all dogs and especially for pups.
WASTE DISPOSAL
Waste must be removed in accordance with accepted local, state and federal requirements. The kennel area must be cleaned of all feces and urine daily. Solid waste must be removed from the kennel area.
RECORD KEEPING
Individual health records must be maintained for each dog. All breedings must be recorded as well as the resultant litters from those breedings. A sales record indicating to whom each dog is sold is necessary. The "Official CCC. Breeder's Record" was designed to assist breeders with record keeping. It is issued free of charge each time a litter is registered with CCC. All dogs must be easily identified within the kennel operation. The kennel owner must have complete and accurate registration documents for all CCC registered dogs.
CLUB MERCHANDISE
CCC Assured Breeders / kennels must order and aquire the club Leather Vest complete with CCC logo, motto, Breeder / Kennel name and title. All other CCC Merchandise is optional to buy, however CCC encourages all members to support and promote the club with CCC branded merchandise.
SAFETY & PROTECTION
The kennel owner must ensure that dogs kenneled together are compatible and not in danger of injuring one another. Dogs must be protected from stray and wild animals and from objects harmful to pups and adults. Adequate fencing is required.
Kennel owners must meet all local. county, state, and federal government requirements for kennel operations. Canario Club reserves the right to inspect kennels at any time and to DNA profile any dogs pursuant to the maintenance of the integrity of CCC records. A person who refuses inspection of his/her kennel or refuses to consent to DNA profiling of a dog over which he/she has legal control may be barred from all Club privileges.
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