Code Of Ethics
I feel for the welfare of the COTON DE TULEAR and my Coton particularly comes before any other consideration to do with my interest in the breed. Because this belief is fundamental, I, as a member of the Canadian Coton de Tuelar Club, agree to the code of ethics as described below:
ON BREEDING
- Breed only from pure stock that is physically and mentally sound
- Breed ethically, always to improve the breed
- Exploit all means to determine that stock retained or sold for breeding purposes is free of inheritable diseases.
- Never ingeminate a breeding that has produced a serious genetic defect in the offspring.
- Always register each litter and maintain complete breeding records.
ON SALES:
- Maintain a reasonable price within you local, which price should also be compatible with national sales prices.
- Intelligently and honestly classify stock as show prospects, or pet companions. If in doubt, seek help from a knowledgeable breeder to classify the litter.
- Withhold registration papers on any puppy that may be a potential detriment to the breed if the owner intends to breed it. However, the seller must keep on file the registration available for future needs, such as obedience points, or the eventuality that the dog may in future meet the conformation standard of the breed. This withholding of the registration papers must be in written agreement and signed by both the buyer and the seller.
- Avoid false or misleading advertising.
- Supply records to the buyer regarding immunization, worming and future care and feeding, and a WRITTEN HEALTH GUARANTEE.
CONFORMATION SHOWS:
- Exhibit your Coton de Tulear whenever possible, and encourage the presentation of high quality stock.
- Be willing to help the novice exhibitor and breeder. Always use constructive and honest criticism. I
INTEGRITY AND TACT TOWARDS OTHER MEMBERS:
- Never discuss in any derogatory manner any other members, or the Coton de Tulear with another member or prospective Coton owner.