SEATC
Code of Ethics
1. Owners will properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under their
care and arrange for appropriate veterinary attention if and when required.
2. Owners will not allow any of their dogs to roam at large or to cause
a nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out official duties.
3. Owners will ensure that their dogs will wear properly tagged collars
and shall be kept fully leashed or under effective control when away from home.
4. Owners will clean up after their dogs in public places or anywhere
where they compete with their dogs.
5. Owners will agree without reservation that any veterinary surgeon
performing an operation on any of their dogs which alters the natural conformation
of the animal, may report such an operation to the Kennel Club.
6. Owners agree not to breed from a bitch in any way which is deleterious
to the bitch or breed.
7. Owners agree only to sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation
of a happy and healthy life and will help with the re-homing of a dog if initial
circumstances change.
8. Owners will supply written details of all dietary requirements and
give guidance concerning responsible ownership when placing dogs in a new home.
9. Owners will not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail
pet dealers or directly or indirectly allow dogs to be given as a prize or donation
in a competition of any kind.
10. Owners will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the
breed nor falsely advertise dogs or mislead any person regarding the quality
of a dog.
11. Owners will ensure that all relevant Kennel Club documents are provided
to the new owner when selling or transferring a dog. The owner will agree, in
writing, to forward any relevant documents at the earliest opportunity, if not
immediately available.
12. Owners will submit all breeding stock for screening under the British
Veterinary Association / Kennel Club Hip Dysplasia Scheme and provide a copy
if requested to a prospective purchaser.
13. In all of the above, dog refers to both gender.