Code of Conduct
VISION
To maintain a standard of excellence in owning, breeding and showing dogs.
To promote our breeds as versatile companions.
MISSION
The Central Texas Club, Texas Pride Bulldogges, and its members are committed to the
betterment of breeds through promoting Integrity, High Ethical Standards, Education
and Good Sportsmanship.
CULTURE
Members:
We are a diverse group of people brought together by a common interest.
Each of us has something special and worthwhile to offer our breeds and
each other. All members should protect the best interests of their breed by conducting
themselves in a manner designed to reflect credit upon themselves, their dogs, and
the Club.
Owners and Exhibitors:
Our owners and exhibitors are our ambassadors to the world. One contact, good or bad, can determine how the
public views our breeds.
Breeders:
Our Breeders determine the future of their registry by today's actions and decisions. All
breeders should endeavor to protect the best interest of their registry by breeding only
to improve the breed, by knowing the inherited problems of their stock and of the
breed, by working to control or eliminate these problems, by finding suitable homes for
all puppies, and by communicating openly and honestly with those who intend to buy
their stock or use it for breeding.
RULES OF CONDUCT
All Members:
Treat and speak of others as you would hope to be treated and spoken of. Avoid
derogatory comments and detrimental personal remarks.
Owners:
Owning a dog is a commitment to that dog for its lifetime. If circumstances
don't allow you to keep the dog it must be responsibly placed in a good home. The
breeder should be notified before any changes in ownership occur and should be
willing to help with placement of the dog. Owning a dog also involves a
commitment to the breeder of that dog. The breeder needs to be kept informed of
health or temperament problems as they develop. Advice from a knowledgeable
breeder can often stop small problems from becoming major problems. Provide your
dogs with necessary vaccinations, parasite control and other veterinary care as
needed. Provide good quality food and an ample supply of fresh water. Provide
housing that protects your dog from extremes of temperature and keeps him safe and
under control. Test your dogs for known health problems including hip dysplasia and
thyroid. Share the test results with the breeder of your dog. Keep your dogs clean and
groomed to present an attractive picture and maintain healthy coat and skin. Train your
dog so that it is a credit to the breed and a joy to own. Poorly behaved, out of control
dogs do our breed a disservice. Keep your dog socialized from puppyhood on so that
it can enjoy meeting new people and dogs and all of the other adventures that life
holds. Promote rare breeds with your dog in all ways that present the breed in a
positive light.
Exhibitors:
Conduct yourself in every venue in a way that reflects well on the club and on the
breed. Treat your fellow exhibitors, judges, stewards and all other officials with respect.
Treat your dogs with equal consideration and respect. Win or lose, your dog deserves
the best from you. Remember that spectators are potential rare breed owners and club
members. Be courteous and kind at all times. Be generous with your time and
knowledge whenever possible. Compete only with dogs that are well-groomed,
well-trained and well-socialized. Promote the rare breeds in the ring and in the field at
every opportunity. Any advertising should be factual and clear.
Breeders:
Commit to excellence in your breeding program. Each breeder should have a
long-term goal of what they want to accomplish as a kennel as well as short-term goals
of what they want to accomplish with each litter. Breedings should only be undertaken
when there is a clear goal to be achieved. Strive constantly to improve soundness,
temperament and working ability, while conforming as closely as possible to the
standard for the breed. Breed only dog's that are healthy, mature and
mentally sound. Breeding stock should meet the breed standard and should excel in
one or more of the following areas - breed quality, temperament, soundness or working
ability. Breeding stock should be tested for known genetic problems when such tests
exists. Breeding stock should be cared for in a manner such that all puppies produced
are the result of deliberate choice not accident. Stud dog owners have the same level
of responsibility to the breed and to the offspring of their dog as do the owners of
brood bitches. Breeders have a responsibility to place all puppies in suitable homes. A
suitable home is an informed home. Breeders should provide each puppy buyer with
feeding instructions, complete health records, a suggested schedule of inoculations
and worming, an application for registration as well as a contract stating the terms of
purchase. Contracts should adhere to the principles of this code and should be signed
by all parties, with each receiving a copy. Breeders should encourage buyers to join our club.
Breeders and stud dog owners should be prepared to
answer questions, offer advice, and either take back or help place dogs that need
rehousing. Breeders should follow thier registries rules on record keeping, registration, sales
and transfers. Any advertising should be factual and clear.
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