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SECTION 1 - UNDERTAKING
Each person, upon signing an application for registration or
transfer of ownership and being duly elected to associate
membership of the Irish Kennel Club, shall, in addition to
agreeing to be bound by the Constitution, Rules and Regulations
of the Irish Kennel Club, be also bound by the Irish Kennel Club
Code of Ethics relating to Responsible Dog Ownership, including
the keeping, welfare, breeding, selling and disposing of dogs by
members to the effect of the terms and conditions set out under
Section 2 hereof.
SECTION 2 - COMPLIANCE WITH CODE OF ETHICS
In consideration of accepting an application to register or
transfer I pledge to the Irish Kennel Club that:-
1. I shall ensure that at all times all dogs under my control
are 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 in public places shall ensure they are leashed as required
or under effectual control at all times.
3. I shall breed in accordance with the breed standard and
endeavor to improve the breed ensuring the health of the
progeny.
4. I shall not mate from any bitch kept by me (a) under one year
of age, (b) or over eight years of age, (c) for not more than
six litters, (d) or dogs over the age of twelve years.
Permission must be sought and granted by the Irish Kennel Club
to exceed these provisions.
5. I shall not permit any of my pure bred dogs to be mated
except to a dog of the same breed without the consent of the
Irish Kennel Club.
6. I shall ensure that all persons acquiring dogs from me
clearly understand their responsibilities for the care and
welfare of the animal and that they have the time and facilities
to fulfill their obligations to the dogs.
7. I shall provide to all purchasers of dogs or dogs placed by
me written details of all dietary and immunisation requirements
and/or an appropriate publication relating to such and shall
make them aware of their responsibilities as dog owners to the
community at large.
8. I shall not knowingly sell or gift any dog to unethical
dealers, or directly or indirectly to allow a dog to be given as
a prize or donation in a contest of any kind.
9. I shall not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the
breed, or falsely advertise, or mislead any person regarding the
dog.
10. I shall ensure when selling or transferring a dog to another
person that all documents as provided and required by the Irish
Kennel Club will be supplied to the purchaser or transferee.
SECTION 3 - FAILURE TO OBSERVE
Any person failing to observe any provisions of the Code of
Ethics may be dealt with under the Disciplinary Rules of the
Irish Kennel Club.
The above is an
extract from the Rules & Regulations of the Irish Kennel
Club Ltd. ©
Irish Kennel Club.
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