Section A: Purpose.
The purpose of this Code of Ethics shall be to maintain at all times a standard of excellence in ownership, exhibiting, breeding and sale of Toy Dogs. Disreputable or uninformed breeders may by improper practices, produce poor specimens, , physical or mental, to the detriment of the Toy breeds as a whole. It is mandatory that a code of ethics be subscribed to by those who are concerned with the propagation of sound dogs of proper breed type. Measures should be taken to acquaint the general public with the contents of this Code of Ethics so that they may not be innocent partners of improper breeding practices.

Section B. Records.
If I breed my bitch, or use my stud in service, I agree to keep accurate records of stock, matings, and pedigrees and to register my breeding stock with the American Kennel Club.

Section C. Breeding.
I agree to use for breeding only those dogs which are breed type, sound, and only AKC registered dogs and bitches (unless I own a breed not recognized by AKC, in which case I agree to adhere to the regulating authority for that breed). The emphasis shall be placed upon maintaining the soundness temperament, and other outstanding qualities of character of this breed, as well as upon appearance. I understand and agree that to breed inadvisably may lead to over-population and contribute materially to the deterioration of my breed. As owner of a bitch, I will breed only normal, healthy (disease) free mature bitches according to the recognized standards of good canine husbandry. I will cull seriously deformed puppies. As owner of the stud, I will breed only normal, health (disease free) dogs who are registered with the AKC or other acceptable registries. I will refuse stud service to any bitch who has disqualifying and/or major faults, or which I consider to be in poor health, or who has not been screened for genetic disorders which may be so detected in my breed. When a bitch has filed to conceive after being bred to one of my studs, I will, at a minimum, allow one repeat stud service, at such time and place as are mutually agreed to by the owner of the bitch and me, provided that the dog is still in good health and available. I agree that I will not use any dog for breeding who has major faults in that breed.

I will discourage bitch owners form breeding unless they have the facilities time, and resources to adequately care for a litter. IU will refuse stud service to any bitches to whose owners I know or suspect might wholesale their litters or any individual dog. I will not offer stud service as a prize in any name.

Section D. Health.
I agree to maintain good standards of health care for my dogs, including proper veterinary care. I agree to provide for my dogs at all ages, regular contact with people and exposure to the outside world for proper socialization.

Section E. Sales.
I will refuse to sell to, or recommended breeders who do not conform to this Code of Ethics, or to dog wholesalers and retailers and other commercial sources of distribution. I will not donate a puppy or dog fro raffle purposes or sell to any home if I have reason to believe that the puppy or dog will not be properly cared for.

Any puppy or adult dog showing a serious deviation from my breed standard, rendering it unsuitable for breeding shall be sold with a limited registration or without papers. This shall be clearly understood by the buyer and the breeder shall have signed a statement to the effect that the dog shall be neutered or spayed.

We, as breeders, agree to state in our sales contract that we will accept back any dog we sell for any reason at any time.

I will use a sales contract or other written agreement with any sale involving a dog. To the best of my ability, I will state clearly to a buyer whether the puppy or dog being sold is potentially a show or pet type. Preferably, I will not release puppies before they are 12 weeks old, and in no event will I release a puppy under 10 weeks of age. Puppies will only be released with full knowledge that they are healthy and have had the required medical inoculations.

I will give buyers of puppies and dogs accurate health, breeding and AKC registration papers (unless the puppy is specifically sold without papers) and at least a three generation pedigree. I will adhere to the terms of my sales agreement or written contract with buyer.

Following the general practice of breeders, any puppy sold that is no tin sound health as determined by a licensed veterinarian must be returned uninjured within 48 to 72 hours for a full refund. I shall insure that my dogs and bitches always carry some recognized means of identification.

Section F. Advertising.
I agree that my advertising, oral or written, shall be factual and not worded so as to attract wholesale buyers, shall not be advertised as AKC show quality under six months of age, nor to encourage the raising of purebred dogs as an easy money maker.

Section G. Sportsmanship.
I shall conduct myself at all times in a manner which will reflect credit on me, the Club, and the breed, regardless of location or circumstances, but especially when attending dog shows as an exhibiygor, spectator, judge, or agent.

Section H. Enforcement.
Violation of any provision of this Code of Ethics shall be handled in accordance with the Club’s Bylaw provisions related to discipline.