Bichon Frise Club of Canada - Club Code of Ethics

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Code of Ethics

1. To breed Bichons Frisés that conform as closely as possible to the C.K.C. standard for the breed.

2. To breed only from stock that is physically and temperamentally sound and to refuse stud service to any bitch that is unregisterable or shows obvious defects.

3. Not to sell or donate Bichons to commercial dog wholesalers, retailers, laboratories or raffles.

4. Maintain an environment of consistently high standards of health and care for my dogs.

5. Keep accurate records of stock, breedings and pedigrees.

6. I will not knowingly breed any Bichon that has biological defects: hip dysplasia, slipped stifles, bad temperament, misalignment of jaw, missing teeth, inherent eye disease, etc.

7. Provide written extended pedigrees, instructional material and complete health records including a Veterinary Certificate at time of sale.

8. Guarantee all dogs free of any and all communicable diseases for ten days after leaving the breeders premises.

9. No puppy leaves the breeder's premises until at least eight weeks of age.

10. All puppies will have all necessary inoculations, deworming and identification prior to going to new owner.

11. All dogs sold (if owner unable to keep possession) are to be returned to the breeder or placed in a new home approved by the breeder, and the breeder shall be given first refusal on the dog in question.

12. All pet puppies must be sold with the Canadian Kennel Club Non-Breeding agreement..

13. Bitches are not to be bred until after one year of age.

14. Unethical practices and complaints will be brought before the Board for consideration, and if found guilty will result in cancellation of membership (e.g. refusal to sign litter registrations, non-payment of stud fees, withholding papers etc.). Official complaints are to be submitted in writing, as outlined in the by-laws, to the Board.

15. All breeding procedures should be in writing between breeders to protect both parties, and buyers.

16. Every member is entitled to membership free from harassment. The Bichon Frise Club of Canada will make every reasonable effort to ensure that no member is subjected to harassment. Official complaints must be submitted in writing to the BFCC Secretary as outlined in the BFCC bylaws.
NOTE: Definition of Harassment:
'Harassment' is defined as any objectionable conduct, comment or display by a person that: a) is directed at another person; and/or b) is made on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, physical size or weight, age, nationality, ancestry or place of origin; and/or c) constitutes a threat to the health or safety of the member. The member should report the alleged harassment to the BFCC Secretary or President in writing. The BFCC Board will inform the alleged harasser of the complaint and undertake a confidential investigation of the complaint. The BFCC will not disclose names of the member or alleged harasser, or the circumstances of the complaint, except where disclosure is necessary for the purposes of investigating the complaint or taking disciplinary action to the complaint. Where the harassment is substantiated, the BFCC will, through its Executive, take such disciplinary action as it deems appropriate against the harasser. Such action may mean expulsion. The Bichon Frise Club of Canada will follow up with the complainer to ensure harassment has ceased.

*Code of Ethics Revised Nov, 2005 for renewal and new applications.

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