Code of Ethics











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  1. I/we will become familiar with, and will abide by the rules of the American Kennel Club and the AKC standard of my breed (s), also the constitution and by-laws of the Berks County Kennel Club.
  2. I/we shall not engage in the wholesaling of litters or the selling of stock to such places as pet dealers, catalogue houses, auctions or other commercial sources of distribution. Nor shall I/we engage in the over-breeding of my own bitches for profit with no regard to quality.
  3. I/we will keep  breeding and pedigree records accurate, complete and up-to-date according to AKC regulations.
  4. I/we will Provide proper registration applications to the buyers, unless other individual agreements have been made between the buyer and the seller.
  5. I/we will seek to do selective breeding  by using studs or matrons so as to reduce faults to a minimum and to secure in the puppies a better type and quality. Dogs offered at public stud shall be used only on purebred registered bitches.
  6. All puppies and adults shall be sold in a clean and healthy condition and shall  be old enough to make the necessary adjustment to a new home safely, as per the Pennsylvania Dog Law. No adult or puppy shall be sold without adequate protection against disease.
  7. I/we will gauge my/our actions on the basis of the interests of the club and of the dog fancy for the present and future.
  8. In the event of a complaint lodged against me/us with the Berks County Kennel Club, I/we agree to extend my/our cooperation in the resolution of said complaint.

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