CODE
OF ETHICS
WEIMARANER
CLUB OF AMERICA
This
code is established in accordance with the objectives of the Weimaraner Club
of America and is set forth as a guideline to protect and advance the interests
of the Weimaraner by maintaining high breeding standards and by encouraging
sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, field trials, obedience trials, and
tracking tests. Adherence to the code is strongly recommended.
The
Breeder shall:
- Breed
only with the intentions of improving the breed, and finding suitable homes
for the puppies.
- Choose
only healthy parents of good temperament and qualities in relation to the
Weimaraner 's AKC-approved official standard, and whose hips have been
X-rayed and certified free from hip dysplasia by either the Orthopedic
Foundation for Animals (OFA) or any ABVR certified veterinarian.
- Not
use dogs with hereditary defects or disqualifying faults for breeding.
- Breed
only mature bitches with excellent pre-natal and post-natal care for the dam
and puppies.
- Refuse
to breed a stud to any female, which is markedly inferior physically,
mentally, or temperamentally.
Health
The owner shall maintain the best possible standards of canine health,
cleanliness and veterinary care, including mental health such as contact with
people and exposure to the outside world.
Registration
The owner shall breed only AKC registered Weimaraners with other AKC registered
Weimaraners, and keep accurate records of matings and pedigrees.
Sales
-
Not breed, sell,
or consign puppies or adults to pet shops or other commercial dealers.
-
Urge puppy
purchasers to spay or neuter all pets which for any reason will not be used
for breeding.
-
Honestly
evaluate the quality of the Weimaraner sold and fairly represent that
evaluation.
-
Not
release puppies before they are seven weeks of age and furnish details on
feeding, general care, medical inoculations and care, pedigrees, etc.
-
Screen all
prospective buyers to assure that puppies will have a safe and loving home.
-
Follow up on
puppies after the sale to insure their continuing care and to encourage the
owners to become involved in Weimaraner activities in show, obedience,
field, and tracking.
Sportsmanship
The owner shall always conduct himself in a manner, which will reflect credit
upon himself, his Weimaraner and the Sport of purebred dogs, regardless of the
location or circumstance.
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