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All members of
the Havanese Club undertake to abide by its general Code of Ethics.
- 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, or who
carries out a caesarean section on a bitch, 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 their 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.
Breach of these provisions may
result in expulsion from club membership, and/or disciplinary action by the
Kennel Club and/or reporting to the relevant authorities for legal action, as
appropriate.
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