International Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club, Inc. - Code of Ethics
This Code of Ethics is intended to serve as a guide that all members of the International Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club, Inc. should follow. It exemplifies our role as guardians of the breed, having a common interest in the protection and well-being of the breed and of the individual dogs that our members own and our breeders produce.
As a member of the International Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club, Inc.:
- I will comply with the Constitution and By-Laws of this organization and this Code of Ethics.
- I will act in a professional manner when representing the Shiloh Shepherd breed to the public.
- I will familiarize myself with the rules of sanctioning bodies of events in which I participate and honor those rules. I will bring any concerns or issues to the attention of the appropriate official of these sanctioning bodies in a professional manner.
- I will refer questions that I can not answer to an ISSDC, Inc. board member/officer or in the case of recognized Shiloh Shepherd registries, a designated registry personal.
- I will not make false statements against any Shiloh Shepherd registry, organization, breeder, or dogs in a public or private forum.
- I will act in a good sportsman-like manner at all dog related events.
- I will exhibit or trial only well groomed dogs in healthy condition.
- I will be sure to have water and proper crating/pens to keep my dog(s) confined. If it is hot I will be sure to provide a shaded area for my dogs.
- I acknowledge that I am responsible for the health, happiness, and well-being of all dogs in my care, and I take that responsibility seriously. I will treat my dogs humanely and provide them with high quality food, clean water, weather appropriate shelter, veterinary care, exercise, grooming, socialization and training,
- I will participate in efforts to assess and improve the health of the Shiloh Shepherd breed, including participation in valid, reliable and responsible testing for hereditary diseases and will share health information with other ISSDC, Inc. members/breeders.
- I will be honest in any written or spoken statements about my dog
As a breeder in the International Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club, Inc.:
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I will become familiar with the Shiloh Shepherd Breed Standard and breed only the best possible specimens in accordance to that standard.
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I will strive to participate in such events as conformation shows, herding trials, obedience trials, and any other events that would validate the physical and mental soundness of my breeding Shiloh Shepherds.
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I will represent my dogs and their progeny honestly.
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I will not donate, give, sell or consign puppies to pet shops, auctions, raffles, or other such activities.
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I will not donate, give, sell or consign puppies to any person whose intention (either known or suspected) is to resell or use the puppy/dog in a breeding program that does not comply with this Code of Ethics.
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