All
members are required to subscribe to the following Code of Ethics:
Section
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Code of Ethics
shall be to maintain at all times a standard of excellence in ownership,
showing, breeding and sales of all Azawakhs.
Section
B. Breeding
The breeder should:
1.
Breed only with
the intention of maintaining the breed, and of finding suitable homes for the
puppies.
2.
Learn and
understand the American Azawakh Association Standard for the breed, and breed
with the intention of conforming to it.
3.
Choose only
healthy, American Azawakh Association, American Kennel Club, States Kennel Club,
FCI or United Kennel Club parents of good temperament and qualities, free from
known disqualifying faults.
4.
Breed only
mature bitches and provide facilities for excellent prenatal and postnatal care
for dam and puppies.
5.
Refuse to breed
a stud dog or brood bitch to any dog which is markedly inferior physically
and/or temperamentally, and qualify your refusal.
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C. Health
The owner should maintain the best
possible standards of canine nutrition, health cleanliness and veterinary care,
including mental health, such as contact with people and exposure to the outside
world.
Section
D. Registration
The owner should breed only AAA,
AKC FSS, FCI, UKC or SKC registered purebred Azawakhs to other registered
purebred Azawakhs and keep accurate records of matings and pedigrees. Owners of
Azawakhs should register all dogs with the American Azawakh Association
Registrar and abide by the rules of the AAA.
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E. Sales
The owner/breeder should:
1.
Not breed, sell
or consign puppies or adults to pet shops or other commercial dealers.
2.
Urge puppy
purchasers to spay or neuter all pets which for any reason may not be qualified,
or will not be used for breeding.
3.
Honestly
evaluate the quality of the Azawakh to be sold and fairly represent that
evaluation.
4.
Not release
puppies to new homes before they are seven weeks of age, and furnish details of
feeding, general care, medical inoculations, pedigree, etc.
5.
Screen all
prospective buyers to assure that puppies will have a safe and loving home.
6.
Follow up on
puppies and dogs after the sale to insure their continued care and to encourage
owners to become involved in purebred dog activities (show, obedience. lure
coursing, etc.)
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F. Sportsmanship
The owner/breeder should
always conduct himself/herself in a manner which will reflect credit upon
himself/herself, his/her Azawakh and the sport of purebred dogs, regardless of
location or circumstance.