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PWCCP Code of Ethics
As
members of an affiliate club of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of
America (PWCCA), members of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of the Potomac (PWCCP)
are expected to adhere to the following guidelines:
1.
All members shall be dedicated to the preservation and welfare of the
Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed.
2.
All members must ensure their actions are in
the best interest of the breed, the club, and its members.
3.
The prime objective for breeding the
Pembroke Welsh Corgi is to produce animals of exceptional quality.
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Only dogs and bitches of
sound temperament and structure, good health, and characteristic type as
described in the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) approved Official
Standard for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, should be used for breeding.
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Dogs and bitches should
not be used for further breeding if have, in two litters, produced
offspring with the same serious genetic defect, such as blindness,
deafness, lameness, or impairment of vital functions that prevent these
offspring from living a normal, healthy life without major surgical or
significant medical intervention.
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Bitches to be bred must
be in robust health. Eyes and hips should be checked and found to be
within normal limits. A bitch is not to be bred prior to one year of age
or older than eight years, nor should she produce more than six litters in
her lifetime. A bitch should not be bred more than two out of three
consecutive heat seasons.
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Stud service should be
offered only to bitches whose owners adhere to the above guidelines.
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A male should not be
used at stud unless his hips and eyes are checked and found to be within
normal limits.
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Members should not
consider breeding a litter unless they are prepared to keep the resultant
puppies for as long as it takes to suitably place each puppy. Members
offering stud service should request the above assurance from the owners
of bitches.
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Members should take
lifetime responsibility to ensure that Pembrokes of their breeding are
cared for in a safe and healthy environment.
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A PWCCP member who is the breeder of a rescued
Pembroke shall, upon notification, provide for the Corgi's care.
4.
The selling of puppies and adult Pembrokes
must be accomplished in a manner that reflects the PWCCP member’s care,
concern, and integrity.
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All puppies and adults
shall be maintained and sold in a clean and healthy condition.
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Puppies are to be a
minimum of eight weeks old, have received the appropriate vaccination and
worming, and should be examined by a veterinarian prior to the sale.
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A spay/neuter contract
shall be used in the sale of a puppy or adult showing a very serious fault
as described in the Standard or other faults such as monorchidism or
cryptorchidism. Members are encouraged to use the limited registration
option offered by the AKC.
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Written agreements are
recommended to specify details of the sale, including health guarantees
and the breeder’s lifetime responsibility. The purchaser shall be
provided with accurate and valid documentation of the Pembroke’s AKC
registration and pedigree.
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There must be no
wholesaling of litters or selling of breeding stock to pet dealers,
commercial retailers, or distributors or to any party for purpose of
resale. No member should be associated with an auction, lottery, or
raffle involving dogs as the prize.
5. Good
sportsmanship is essential for all PWCCP members.
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All members shall
conduct themselves in a manner that reflects credit on the Pembroke Welsh
Corgi breed and the PWCCP.
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Members should not
engage in false or misleading advertising or other misrepresentation of
their Pembroke(s).
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Members should not make
false or misleading statements regarding their competitors’ person,
Pembroke(s), or breeding practices.
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Members shall be
accountable for the actions of an employed handler as they pertain to the
PWCCP code of ethics
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