As passed by the Dobermann Club of WA (Inc) at the Annual
General Meeting 30th November, 1988 and amended at subsequent Annual General
Meetings)
That the Code of Ethics becomes a part of the Domestic Rules
of the Dobermann Club of WA (Inc) as follows:-
Section 1 - Compliance with Code of Ethics
Each member, upon signing an application for membership or renewal of membership
of the Dobermann Club of WA (Inc) and being duly elected to general membership
of the Dobermann Club of WA (Inc) shall in addition to agreeing to be bound
by the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of the Dobermann Club of WA (Inc)
be also bound by the Dobermann Club’s 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 - Code of Ethics and Undertaking
In consideration of the Dobermann Club of WA (Inc) electing me to its general
membership and approval of that renewal from time to time, I pledge to the Dobermann
club of WA (Inc) that:-
1. I shall ensure that at all time 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 dog under my care to roam at large and when away from
home ensure they are under effective control, at all times.
3. I shall breed only for the purpose of improving the standard of the breed
and not for the pet market or any other commercial purpose.
4. I shall not mate or inseminate any bitch registered in my name or kept by
me before it is eighteen (18) months of age, and thereafter not more than once
in each succeeding period of twelve months, provided however, that should be
necessary, through extenuating circumstances, to breed from a bitch twice within
twelve months, I shall rest the bitch on the third season.
5. I shall not permit any of my purebred dogs to be mated to a dog of a different
breed, to a cross-bred dog, or to an unregistered dog of the same breed.
6. I shall not sell or otherwise transfer from my care any puppy under eight
weeks of age.
7. I shall ensure that all persons acquiring a dog from me clearly understand
their responsibility for the care and welfare of the animal.
8. I shall provide to all purchaser's of dogs, or dogs placed by me, written
details of all dietary requirements, an immunisation and worming record and
future requirements and/or an appropriate publication relating to such requirements.
9. I shall not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers
or directly or indirectly allow a dog to be given as a prize or donation in
a contest or any kind.
10. I shall not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the Breed, nor
falsely advertise, or mislead any person regarding the performance of any dog.
11. I shall ensure when selling or transferring a dog to another person that
the transfer documents shall be lodged with the CAWA by me, within four weeks
of the time of sale, unless papers are to be with-held.
12. I shall ensure that any condition relating to the sale, or transfer of any
dog owned by me, such as with-holding of papers shall be clearly spelt out in
a written agreement at the time of sale.
13. I shall, when taking part in any event that is recognised by the Dobermann
Club of WA (Inc) conduct myself in a manner that will reflect credit upon me
and the Dobermann Club of WA (Inc.)
14. I shall confine any advertising and promotion, written or oral, to the aspects
of my stock, and shall not make derogatory remarks or hints concerning the methods,
animals or reputation of other breeders nor shall I make any unsubstantiated
claims or statements.
Section 3
Any member failing to observe any provision of the Code of Ethics may be dealt
with under the Rules of the Dobermann Club of WA (Inc).
AS MEMBERS OF THE DOBERMANN CLUB OF WA (INC) WE MUST
ALL ABIDE BY THE CODE OF ETHICS
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