San Antonio Bulldog Club

                                                                                                                                                                 Code of Ethics

 

             This code of Ethics is established in accordance with the objectives of the San Antonio Bulldog Club. It is presented as a guideline for the use of San Antonio Bulldog club members when buying, breeding, selling and exhibiting Bulldogs. Violators of the San Antonio Bulldog Club of Texas Code of Ethics will be subject to prompt action under SABC’s grievance and charge procedures as set forth in Article 1 section 2nd Article VII, Sections 1 through 4 of the Club Constitution.

 

As a member of the San Antonio Bulldog Club, I will:

 

1.                Abide by the constitution and by-laws of the San Antonio Bulldog Club and the rules of the American Kennel Club.

 

2.                Keep accurate breeding records, registration papers and pedigrees.

 

3.                Furnish records to each buyer of all shots and worming, pedigree and AKC registration or transfer documents, unless written agreement is made at the time of sale that papers will be withheld.

 

4.                Conduct all services and sales agreements in mutually agreed upon manner stated in writing and signed by all parties involved.

 

5.                Maintain the best possible standards of canine health, cleanliness and care.

 

6.                Conduct all advertising in an honest manner, that will not in anyway misrepresent, defraud or mislead.

 

7.                Offer only dogs for stud and bitches for breeding that are in good health and free from communicable diseases and disqualifying genetic faults.

 

8.                Not breed any stud dog to any bitch whose owner is directly involved with any puppy broker, puppy mill, litter lot sales or any other commercial enterprise whose business is involved in like activities.

 

9.                Breed a bitch only with the intent that this particular breeding will improve the breed.

 

10.                Not sell a Bulldog to any commercial facility, puppy broker, pet shop, puppy mill or agent thereof.

 

11.                Conduct myself at all times in such a way as to reflect credit on the sport of purebred dog showing in general and Bulldogs in particular

 

 

 

Signature of applicant___________________________________ Date___________

 

Approved 8-10-00