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Code
Of Ethics
I.
Responsibilities of Members
- Read
and familiarize yourself with the American Chesapeake Club Breed
Standard for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever that is approved
by the American Kennel Club. Support and abide by the rules
of the American Chesapeake Club and the American Kennel Club.
- Appreciate
the unique nature of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and try to
develop the characteristics this dog has inherited through
selective breeding (intelligence, desire to mark and retrieve
with style, love of water, and keen scenting ability).
- Assume
the responsibility of proper feeding, maintenance, health care,
and training at all times.
- Always
conduct yourself in a manner which will reflect credit on yourself
and the breed. Refrain from pubic criticism or malicious degrading
of others or their dogs.
- Never
knowingly sell or place a Chesapeake Bay Retriever with unethical
persons or those who would not provide proper and humane care
to the dog. Refuse to sell any Chesapeake Bay Retriever to
any pet shop or to any wholesale dealer in dogs.
- Should
you become aware of the mistreatment, abuse, or need for relocation
of any Chesapeake Retriever, make every effort to be of assistance
by notifying the breeder of the dog involved, the local authorities,
and helping in any other way in which you are able.
II. Responsibilities
of Breeders/Brood Bitch/Stud Dog (The American Chesapeake Club
Board of Directors strongly recommends that only animals with
OFA and current CERF clearances be used for breeding.)
- Do
not breed Chesapeake Bay Retrievers that are not registered
by the American Kennel Club or by kennel clubs recognized by
the American Kennel Club.
- Strive
in each breeding to improve the breed according to the ACC Breed
Standard. Conscienciously plan each breeding based on parents
of appropriate temperament, appearance, and other desirable
qualities.
- Be
aware of genetic defects which can be harmful to the breed.
When breeding, endeavor to select animals that will reduce
the incidence of genetic problems while enhancing the positive
attributes and abilities of the breed. Be open with all persons
interested in the welfare of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and
discuss possible physical or temperament defects in your own
stock.
- Do
not breed any bitch which is not mature (never before the
second heat) and in good health. Do not allow puppies to
go to their new homes until at least 7 weeks of age.
- Act
responsibly toward all puppies produced by your brood bitch
or stud dog for the lifetime of the puppies. (Recommend that
the breeder encourage the owner to contact him if he can no
longer keep a dog at any time in the dog's life.)
- Understand
that written contracts are strongly recommended for all transactions,
such as sales, guarantees, co-ownerships, breeding rights agreements,
bitch leases, stud services, etc. Keep accurate records and
pedigrees and give new owners registration papers or forward
as soon as possible.
- Use
and promote the use of the American Kennel Club non-breeding
registration on pet quality puppies which are sold or placed
by you.
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