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Victorian Bulldogge Association
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APPLICATION FOR VBA REGISTERED KENNEL
The purpose for VBA Registered Kennels
To assist in organizing shows, assisting in the obedience
program, educating newcomers about the breed . To help in the selection of
impartial Judges. To help maximize the quality of animals produced and to
eliminate the breeding of inferior animals. To help in breeding to the VBA's
OVB & OB guidelines. VBA registered kennels will help to establish a rescue
service for abused, abandoned, or unwanted bulldog breeds. To help promote the
screening of all prospective buyers and would be registered kennels. To help
promote the "VBA's Code of Ethics" for all VBA Registered Breeders, and
for those who purchase VBA Certified animals. VBA Registered Kennels will help
to police and put an end to "Puppy Mills", and other inhumane abuse of
animals. To help inspect any animal facility as a VBA Inspector, when called
upon, prior to an individual Obtaining a VBA Certified Registered Kennel
Membership.
INFORMATION ON THE APPLICANT
Name:
________________________________________________________________________________
Address:
______________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________ E-Mail: _________________________
Fax:_____________________________________ Website: ________________________
I am applying to become a VBA Registered Kennel:
__________________________________________
I have been breeding the above animals for ___________ months/years.
I am of lawful age: I have ________ years' experience in bulldogges or
other dogs.
MY CURRENT FACILITIES
I own/lease a Ranch/Farm/Kennel;
describe:__________________________________________________
The name of my Kennel is:____________________________________________________
Would you be agreeable to have a VBA Representative check your facility
over? Yes_____ No______
Applicant to supply:
1. Reference from certified Veterinarian and or VBA officer .
2. Photos of ranch or kennel
3.VBA Registered Kennel Fee donation of $125.00 for the year.
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NOTICE Please allow 30 days to approve your application. In the event that your application is rejected, all of your documents and Membership gift will be returned to you. Once approved, all documents will remain on file in the Member's name. * Please enclose a U.S. Postal Money Order, reflecting your membership donation. |
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Approved by
Rejected by
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Date of Approval
Date of Rejection
Reason for rejection
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VBA Registered Kennels Rules & Regulations
A.
The VBA will sanction Registered Kennels established by serious and dedicated bulldogge owners.
B.
Benefits: Registered Kennels may post their link on the VBA message board and will be listed with their link on the VBA Web site. Registered Kennels may put the title of “VBA REGISTERED KENNEL” in their literature, advertising and web site as long as they are an actively Registered VBA Kennel. Any inactive or unregistered Kennel using this title will be subject to legal actions by the VBA.
C.
Rules, Regulations, requirements and Qualifications concerning VBA REGISTERED KENNELS
a.
The name of a Registered Kennel must be approved by the VBA.
b.
All bulldogges held at a Registered Kennel must be VBA certified.
c.
Registered kennels will need to submit a list of their bulldogges and these dogs’ VBA numbers to the VBA President or Vice-President.
d.
Each Registered Kennel is an independent organization that will operate under the lawful regulations of the state and jurisdiction they are in.
e.
No Registered Kennel or Registered Kennel member shall represent in any way that they are officials of, or part of the VBA governing board, or official representatives, or are acting on the behalf of the VBA without permission of the VBA President.
g.
This Registered Kennel will hold harmless the VBA, its officers and representatives from any action arising out of the Registered Kennels operation, events, functions and financial activities.
h.
Any sanctioned Registered Kennel knowingly permitting, sanctioning, selling, leasing, vending, donating any dog for the purpose of or being involved in any way directly or indirectly with the fighting of any dogs as an event, pastime, hobby vocation or the use of any animal in the training of a dog for fighting will immediately lose its sanctioned status and be subject to any additional penalties, fines and actions that the VBA sees fit to assess.
In addition all members of the Registered Kennel participating in such actions will be expelled from the VBA and their dog’s registration and all litter registrations will be permanently canceled and no fees will be returned. Such members will also be subject to any additional penalties, fines and actions that the VBA sees fit to assess.
i.
A VBA Registered Kennel must be kept in accordance with all local and federal laws and regulations pertaining to Kennels.
j.
All dogs at a VBA Registered Kennel must be in good health and current on all vaccinations. All dogs will be kept in a clean and well-maintained area. Dogs with Genetic disorders can not be bred.
k.
A VBA Registered Kennel and all dogs therein are subject to inspection or review by an agent of the VBA with no advanced notice.
l.
Any complaints filed against a VBA Registered Kennel to the VBA will be kept on file and an investigation may ensue to see if there is an infraction.
m.
Any Kennel not adhering to the rules outlined herein will be revoked with no refund of Registration Fees.
n.
In the event that the VBA finds it necessary to amend its rules, regulations or requirements for Registered Kennel sanctioning the VBA will adopt such changes.
o.
A Kennel must be accepted by the VBA and will pay an annual fee. The annual fee will cover operating and co-operative advertising expenses of the VBA. The fee is due once the Kennel is given notice of acceptance into the program and should be paid in the form of a certified bank check or money order. However, the Kennel will not become an OFFICIAL VBA REGISTERED KENNEL and hence enjoying the benefits outlined earlier until the fee has been paid. The date the fee is received and cleared the necessary financial institutions will start the annual membership to the VBA REGISTERED KENNEL PROGRAM. Renewal of the annual fee is due on or before the renewal date to avoid the loss of REGISTERED KENNEL status.
p.
There will be an annual review of each Kennel at the time of the Kennel’s Annual Renewal. The VBA reserves the right not to initially accept or renew a Kennel as a VBA REGISTERED KENNEL.
q.
VBA Reg. Kennels will support the VBA, VBA Board, members, products, & show events held by the VBA.
I __________________________as a
VBA Registered Kennel agree to the terms and conditions as set forth by the VBA regarding the Registered Kennel status, rules, fees & penalties.
Signature:____________________________ Date:_______________
