NATIONAL CESKY TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA

Code of Ethics

This Code of Ethics is presented to all members of the National Cesky Terrier Club of America, whose foremost objectives are the welfare, improvement and advancement of the Cesky Terrier Breed. It provides procedures and principles of conduct to be followed by all club members.

I.   GENERAL CONDUCT:

1. Members will promote responsible dog ownership.

2. Members will ensure safe, healthy and humane living conditions for the physical and emotional well being of all Cesky Terriers  in his or her care to include veterinary supervised health care,    and proper nutrition and grooming.

3. Member will refrain from actions or conduct contrary to the best interests of the breed and the club.

4. Members agree to individually register their Cesky Terriers with American Kennel Club/Foundation Stock Service (AKC/FSS) upon receiving registration papers from the breeder.   Members will be familiar with the American Kennel Club (AKC) rules governing record keeping, registration and sale and transfer of dogs and will abide by those rules. 

5. Members will abide by any stipulations from their breeder at the time of purchase. Members will notify their Cesky's breeder of any health issues, upon death of the dog, or if they cannot keep the dog for any reason.  No member shall surrender a Cesky Terrier  to a shelter.  

6. Members will be responsible for the behavior of his dogs to  insure such behavior reflects the best possible image of the Cesky Terrier.

7. Members will exhibit good sportsmanship at all times.

    II. EXHIBITING CESKY TERRIERS:

a.    AKC and NCTCA rules regarding entering shows and exhibiting dogs will be strictly observed.

b.    Dogs will be presented in the show ring clean and properly groomed. Any change of appearance by artificial means, other than removal of dew claws, is strictly forbidden.

c.    Exhibitors will conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner both in and out of the show ring.

d.    The owner of record will be responsible for the appearance and conduct of his dog at all times.

III. BREEDING AND SELLING CESKY TERRIERS:

a.    Only dogs properly registered by American Kennel Club/Foundation Stock Service (AKC/FSS), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) or Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) will be bred. Breeding stock must display the true temperament of the breed. Excessively shy or aggressive Cesky Terriers will not be used for breeding. Breeding stock must be in good health, free of parasites and communicable diseases, e.g. brucellosis, genital infections, etc. Testing for these diseases will be done as close to the breeding time as possible.

b.     No breeder will breed any bitch unless she is in good health, over 18 months but not more than 8 years of age and the breeder has the time and facilities to provide proper care and attention to the physical and emotional development of the puppies. Stud dogs will not be used for breeding unless they are in good health, over 10 months but not more than 12 years of age. An appropriate written stud service contract will be used each time.

c.      Bitches will not be bred during more than two successive cycles, and there will be at least two cycles after the second successive breeding before she can be bred again.

d.    No member will knowingly sell any puppy to any pet shop, catalogue house or any wholesale dealer in dogs or to any person who sells to pet shops, catalogue houses or wholesale dealers, or in any way knowingly aid or abet the sale of any Cesky Terrier through a pet shop or catalogue house.

e.    Members will be familiar with The American Kennel Club (AKC/FSS) rules governing record keeping, registration and sale and transfer of dogs and will abide by those rules. All puppies will be sold with a written contract explaining any warranties or other agreements pertaining to the sale of a Cesky Terrier. Sales Contracts will also stipulate that the breeder will be notified by the buyer of any plan on the part of the buyer to sell or otherwise dispose of the dog. The stipulation will also require the buyer to either return the dog to the breeder, or place the dog with new buyers approved by the breeder. Breeder will also require that buyers advise the breeder of any health problems or physical abnormalities and/or the death of the dog. Spay Neuter agreements for puppies sold as pets are recommended but are at the discretion of the breeder.

f.        No member-breeder will place a puppy in a new home prior to 8 weeks of age. No puppy will be place in a new home while the puppy is ill. All puppies must have at least an initial puppy  vaccination prior to placement.

IV.            DISCIPLINE:

a.    Failure to comply with the Code of Ethics will subject the member to disciplinary action by the Board of Directors as provided by the Constitution and Bylaws.

b.  Allegations of violations of the Code of Ethics shall be adjudicated by the Board of Directors of the NCTCA.