Code of Ethics
I
will endeavor to maintain the following practices to the best of my ability.
1) To maintain high
standards of health and care for my dogs.
2) To comply with all
AKC and Irish Setter Club of America Rules and Regulations.
3) To promote knowledge
of the breed to the general public.
4) To make every effort
to learn about the structure, anatomy, inherited traits and behavior of
the dog, especially as such learning
applies to the sporting breeds; specifically as it
applies to the Irish Setter.
To study the standard and visualization of same (as printed by
the Irish Setter Club of America) in
an effort to breed a true, sound type setter.
5) To demonstrate sportsmanship at all AKC and Irish Setter
Club of Arizona functions.
6) To contribute to and
support AKC and Irish Setter Club of Arizona functions.
7) To subscribe fully to the Code of Conduct.
Code of Conduct
As a member of the Irish
Setter Club of Arizona, Inc., I agree to adhere to the following code of
conduct. I understand that willful violation of any section of this code can
result in my censure,
suspension or expulsion from the Irish Setter Club of Arizona, Inc. per article
6, section 1 through 4 of the constitution and by-laws.
1) To use of give
service only to registered stock that is:
A.
Physically and temperamentally sound.
B.
Free from abnormalities considered to be genetic and certified free of
hip dysplasia
or by Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) or a qualified veterinarian using
OFA
methods.
2) To maintain accurate
health, breeding, registration and pedigree records, and to pass on
the record to buyers of puppies
and/or adult dogs within a reasonable period of time.
3) To withhold
registration papers on any dog that has readily detectable defects or a nature
that will make it detrimental to the
breed, and in such cases, obtain written agreements
from the buyer as required by the AKC, or
obtain written agreement from the buyer that
this animal will not be used for breeding.
4) Not to sell stock without true representation to the
purchaser or to use misleading or
untruthful statements in selling or
advertising.
5) No sale of animal to
any commercial enterprise, the purpose of which is resale.
6) To use a sale
contract or written agreement to cover any sale, purchase or service
involving an Irish Setter.
7) As a breeder agree
to:
A. Ascertain the ability and
willingness of prospective buyers to maintain and care for the
dogs
properly.
B. Replace or refund for any
stock that is sold upon receipt of acceptable evidence from
a
qualified veterinarian that it is not genetically sound and in good health in
accordance with terms and conditions of contract.
Rev. Sept. 95