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Section 1 - Compliance with Code of Ethics

Each member, upon signing an Application for Membership or Renewal of Membership of the Member Body in which they reside, and being duly elected to general membership of that Member Body shall, in addition to agreeing to be bound by the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of the Member Body, be also bound by the ANKC's National Code of Ethics relating to responsible dog ownership, including the keeping, welfare, breeding, selling and disposal of dogs by members to the effect of the terms and conditions set under Section 2 hereof. 

Section 2 - Code of Ethics and Undertakings 

In consideration of my Member Body accepting me to its general membership and approval of a renewal from time to time, I pledge to my Member Body and the ANKC that: 

1. I shall ensure that at all times all dogs under my control are properly fenced or enclosed, properly housed, fed, watered, exercised and receive proper veterinary attention, if and when required. 

2. I shall not allow any dogs under my care to roam at large and when away from home ensure that they are kept fully leashed, or under effective control, at all times. 

3. I shall breed only for the purpose of improving the quality of the breed in line with the breed standard and not for the retail pet market or any other commercial purpose. 

4. I shall not breed from any bitch owned/kept by me that causes it to whelp in breach of my ANKC Member Body's Constitution Rules and Regulations. 

5. I shall not permit any of my pure bred dogs to be mated to a dog of a different breed, to a cross-bred or to an unregistered dog of the same breed unless specific permission is given by the ANKC Member Body. 

6. Any puppy that I shall sell or otherwise transfer from my care must be a minimum of eight (8) weeks of age. Upon the sale of the dog I shall provide the owner with such registration documents as required by my ANKC Member Body Rules/Regulations and a current vaccination certificate of that dog issued by a veterinary surgeon. 

7. Any puppy that is to be exported, must be a minimum of twelve (12) weeks of age. (5/98) 

8. I shall ensure that all persons acquiring dogs from me clearly understand their responsibility for the care and welfare of the animal as defined in Section 2 (1) & (2). I shall not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise in any media nor mislead any person regarding the performance of any dog. I shall also provide to all purchasers of dogs sold or placed by me, written details of all dietary and immunization requirements and/or an appropriate publication relating to such requirements and responsible dog ownership. (10/00)

Section 3 

This Code of Ethics will be accepted and complied with in conjunction with and in addition to, all current Rules of the relevant Member Body. 

Any member failing to observe any provision of the Code of Ethics may be dealt with under the Rules of the Member Body to which they are a member.