CODE OF ETHICS
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1. Each member, upon signing an application for membership or renewal of membership of The
Dobermann Club of NSW Inc. and being duly
elected to general membership of the Club, shall,
in addition to agreeing to be bound by the
Constitution, Rules and Regulations of the
RNSWCC be also bound by the Dobermann
Club of NSW Inc's Code of Ethics relating to
responsible dog ownership, including the
keeping, welfare, breeding, selling and disposing
of dogs by members to the effect of the terms
and conditions set out hereunder.

2. GENERAL / HEALTH
I shall ensure that all times all dogs under my control are properly housed, fed, watered, exercised and receive proper Veterinary attention, if and when required.

3. I shall not allow any dogs under my care to roam at large and when away from home ensure that they are kept fully leashed, or under effective control, at all times.

4. BREEDING
The owner of the stud must use discretion in contracting the services of their dog and should discourage the breeding of an inferior quality bitch and explain why. The should also ascertain that the owner of the bitch has facilities and knowledge to care for the puppies for up to 3 months or longer.

5. I shall not breed from any bitch before it is 18 months of age or 3rd season and thereafter not more than once in each succeeding period of 12 months. Provided however, that should it be necessary, through extenuating circumstances to breed from a bitch twice within twelve months, I shall rest the bitch on the 3rd season.

6. I shall keep accurate breeding records of matings and pedigrees.

7. I shall not permit any of my pure bred dogs to be mated to a dog of a different breed, to a cross bred dog, or to an unregistered dog of the same breed.

8. I shall breed only for the purpose of improving the standard of the breed, and not for the pet market or any other commercial purpose.

9. I shall ensure that all breeding stock is in good health, physically, temperamentally sound and free from major faults and communicable diseases.

10. ADVERTISING/SELLING
I shall not sell or otherwise transfer from my care any puppy under 8 weeks of age, thus allowing for vaccinations to be given at 6 weeks of age, and the necessary 10 to 14 days for the vaccine to take effect.

11. I shall not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers, or directly or indirectly allow a dog to be given as a prize or donation in a context of any kind.

12. I shall not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise, or mislead any person regarding the performance of any dog.
exercised and receive proper Veterinary

13. I shall furnish the buyer a Certificate of Vaccination, a record of worming, a feeding chart and as much knowledge as possible concerning care, stages of Dobermann growth and dietary requirements.

14. I shall continue to offer helpful assistance to the buyer for as long as such aid is required.

15. EXHIBITING/CONDUCT
Advertising and promotion, written or oral, shall be confined to the aspects of the breeder's stock, and shall not make derogatory remarks or hints concerning the methods, animals or reputations of other breeders.

16. I shall at all times conduct myself in a manner which will reflect credit upon the breed and the Club.

17. INFRINGEMENTS
Infringement of the Code by any member will be subject to disciplinary action as per rule 18 to 23 inclusive of the constitution for affiliates.

18. The individual who wishes to bring charges against a member need not be a member of the Club. All Charges must be submitted in writing with a $20.00 deposit. Should the charges be proved false, the deposit is forfeited.