No female shall be mated without
due consideration and genetic testing done on both sire and dam.
I shall not breed a litter unless I am certain of finding good
homes for the shorkie puppies.
I shall never allow any puppy to leave my premises to go to a
new home before the age of 10 weeks.
No shorkie puppy shall be sold
without having a minimum of 2 sets of vaccinations and
regular-worming treatments and I will provide documented
evidence of such to the my shorkie puppy parents
I will supply a full and
accurate shorkie puppy care statement outlining health care
information, heartworm control, flea control, reasons for
desexing (spay or neuter) ,etc.
I will
provide to the Shorkie Club Of America a full and detailed
health record of any puppy I adopt out showing a complete
history of that pup from the date of whelping to the date of
delivery.I will keep breeding and health records for all dogs in
my care
I will
provide a written 5 year health guarantee for every shorkie pup
I breed and adopt out .
I will
provide on going support and advice for the life of the shorkie
pup.
I will
never knowingly adopt any out Shorkie puppy/adult dog to
laboratories, pet shops or dealers in dogs or to person's known
to do any of the above. I shall not provide any stud services to
such persons (a dealer is defined as any person who regularly
buys and resells dogs for sale at a profit).
I will
screen prospective Shorkie parents for suitability and shall
fully advise them of the characteristics of the Shorkie as a
breed stressing the necessity for care, grooming and ample
exercise.
I will
register all pups with the breed's registering body. I will
supply all SCA shorkie puppy owners with the dog's registration
papers from the SCA registry
I will
never allow a shorkie puppy or adult which has any apparent
physical defects or which shows definite departure from the
Shorkie Breed Standard to be knowingly adopted out without the
shorkie puppy parent being made aware of such defects and its
possible consequences.
I will
only adopt put Shorkie puppies and adults, which, to the best
of my knowledge and belief are in good health at the time of
sale. I will impress on the Shorkie puppy parent that they
should contact me in the event of any problem arising with the
Shorkie puppy or adult and that I will make every effort to be
of assistance in these circumstances.
In the
case of a Shorkie is ever needing to be re-homed I will take
full responsibility to assist as much as possible in achieving
this end and will accept the return of that dog at any age if
this in any way possible.
I will
be co-operative in any measures aimed at eradicating hereditary
diseases or genetic defects. I will seek information and
understanding of genetic diseases and defects and use this
understanding in my breeding program.
I
commit myself to a positive breeding program aimed at
eradicating such hereditary diseases or defects known or
suspected within my shorkie breed by doing the required genetic
testing.
I will
be honest and forthright in notifying any genetic or heritable
diseases found to be in any dogs I have bred and pass on any
information required to help Shorkie breeders make necessary
choices in their breeding program.
I shall
not breed a litter unless I have the time at home to devote
proper care and attention to the rearing of the Shorkie puppies
and to the well being of the dam.
Any dog
in my care shall receive immediate professional attention should
it become ill. I will continue to offer helpful assistance to
any puppy/adult Shorkie owner as long as such assistance is
required.
I will
allow representatives of the SCA have a licensed vet chosen by
the SCA to inspect my home
All
dogs in my care will live in my home as a part of my family as
well as the Shorkie puppies I produce. My home will clean and
comfortable for my dogs and Shorkie puppies. I will provide
adequate exercise for the my dogs and Shorkie puppies with
appropriate stimulation and companionship each and every day.
I will
lead by example and advocate responsible dog and Shorkie puppy
ownership. I will exhibit and promote excellence in the
discipline and practice of Shorkie breeding.
I will
encourage the exchange of knowledge, of technical, practical and
ethical matters between members. I will uphold the dignity of
Shorkie breeding and the status of members of the SCA . This
will be reflected by the knowledge and understanding, skills and
positive attitude toward the members of the SCA.
I will
uphold and maintain the integrity of the SCA through
impartiality and confidentiality.
I will
act and advise in accordance and within the parameters of my
experience.
