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To maintain good standards of health and care in my kennels.
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To refuse to sell to wholesalers or retailers, nor to
sell to any buyer where I have reason to believe that the
puppy or dog will not be properly cared for.
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To keep and pass on to the buyers of puppies or adult
dogs accurate health, breeding registration, and pedigree
records. Papers may be withheld or breeders' rights
retained only by mutual agreement in writing.
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To clearly state, in writing, for the buyer of a puppy
or adult dog whether dog is of show or pet quality.
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To urge all buyers to have a puppy or adult dog, sold
by me, examined by a licensed veterinarian within 48 hours
of receipt. Said examinatin to be paid for by buyer
as previously agreed.
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To deliver or ship only puppies or adult dogs of sound
health and temperament. Where the buyer or his authorized
representative did not personally see and choose the puppy
or adult dog shipped by me, a period of 24 hours is granted
to advise of the final decision and an additional 24 hours
is provided if the dog is to be returned.
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To use a sales contract or written agreement to cover
any sale or purchase involving a dog, with a signed copy
to each party involved. A 4-generation pedigree must
be given by the seller to the buyer at time of sale. The
buyer should be informed that a certified pedigree may
be obtained from the registration body, for a fee.
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To refuse stud service to any bitch I consider of poor
quality, poor temperament or in poor health. At the
time of breeding an exchange of pedigrees must be made
along with a written stud service contract with signed
copy going to each party.
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To allow one repeat stud service where a bitch has failed
to conceive after being bred to one of my studs, if the
stud is in good health and available, and at such a time
and place as mutually agreed by the owner of the bitch
and myself.
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To educate all buyers on the importance of spay and neutering
of pets and to require all dogs sold solely as pets to
be spayed or neutered and/or sold with non-breeding papers.
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To abide by the constitution and by-laws of the Federation
and by the rules of the American Kennel Club and/or its
own governing body.
