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Code of Ethics

The Thai Bangkaew Dog Club of America in keeping with its aims of encouraging the development of quality Thai Bangkaew Dog has adopted the following Code of Ethics to promote and foster the highest standards among breeders and owners and to encourage cooperation in the improvement, advancement and protection of this breed. All members of the Thai Bangkaew Dog Club of America shall abide by this Code of Ethics.

MEMBER RELATIONS

1. Members shall be aware at all times that the Club exists to protect the breed and that these aims are to be uppermost in the minds of members in all their activities in the breed.

2. Members will at all times, whether at home, traveling, at shows or at accommodations, will display good sportsmanship and conduct themselves in such a manner as to reflect credit upon the club and the breed.

3. Members shall refrain from unnecessary and unconstructive criticism of another's dog and from personal attacks upon a fellow member.

4. Novices are encouraged to seek the advice and assistance of more experienced owners and breeders, and the more experienced shall graciously assist the novice with his problems, and share for the good of the breed, the benefits of his knowledge..

5. In all questions of ethics, covered or not covered by this Code, the individual member shall act solely in the best interests of the breed, and the membership as a whole shall willingly aid any fellow member in upholding these interests.

6. Members shall bear in mind that a Code of Ethics is more than a set of rules; it is a commitment to a high standard of practice in owning and breeding and that adherence to the spirit of the Code is as important as adherence to its law.

TREATMENT

1. All Thai Bangkaew Dogs owned by, or in the care of, members shall be given a healthy environment, proper nutrition and veterinary care at all times and no member shall have more dogs than can be and adequately housed. No member's dog may be treated in an inhumane manner subjected to cruel punishment or be abused. Nor may it be subjected to any conditions likely to create unnecessary danger to the dog's life.

2. Members shall be remain in control of their dogs in public places and shall do so in a manner to reduce the risk of trauma or danger to any human being or animal.

3. Members recognize their responsibility to protect the name and reputation of the breed and shall not allow their dogs to roam at large unsupervised, nor to become a nuisance, nor to become a public trust.

ADVERTISEMENT

1. All advertisement of puppies and adult dogs, written or oral, shall be factual in both substance and implication.

2. Advertising and promotion, written or oral, shall be confined to the aspects of the breeder's stock and shall not degrade the stock of others.

BREEDING

1. Anyone breeding a bitch bears great responsibility to the future of the breed; therefore a breeder shall plan each breeding with the intention of advancing and protecting the breed, and only when in a position to give proper care to both bitch and her get.

2. The bitch owner safeguards a bitch from breedings, which are not carefully planned.

3. A breeder carefully selects sire and dam for conformation and sound temperament and only after thorough study of the breed standard, the pedigrees and the basic principals of genetics will the breeding be undertaken. All dogs to be bred shall be free from crippling or disabling hereditary defects. A bitch should not be bred more than 2 out of 3 heats.

4. Dogs being bred shall have been x-rayed for hip dysplasia. The results of these x-rays shall be made known to the owner of stud and bitch and to all buyers of pups. If an individual is bred on the basis of a screening x-ray at less than 18 months old, shall be re-x-rayed at over 18 months. Adult x-rays shall be submitted to the OFA or Penn Hip.

STUD SERVICE

1. Anyone using their dog at stud bears great responsibility to the future of the breed; therefore a stud owner shall use the dog discriminately and with only the intention of advancing and protecting the breed.

2. No member shall offer at stud an animal that does not meet the requirements set forth above for bitches in section 4.

3. If the stud has not been bred before or has not produced a live litter or has had breeding problems in the past, such information shall be provided to the bitch owner before the bitch is accepted for breeding.

4. Prior to accepting any bitch for service, it is the obligation of the stud owner to advise novice breeders of the responsibilities, problems, obligations and expenses involved in breeding a litter.

5. It shall be the responsibility of the stud owner to verify that any bitch brought to any stud meets the requirements of the Code, whether owned by a club member of not. The stud owner shall further ascertain to the best of his ability that any puppies resulting from the breeding shall be raised and sold in a manner in keeping with the Code of Ethics.. The stud owner shall supply any bitch owner who is not a TBDCA member with a copy of this Code and explain its provisions.

6. Bitches shall be bred only to the stud specified by her owner unless both parties agree upon an acceptable substitute.

7. Owners of stud and bitch shall sign a written agreement, clearly stating the conditions and terms of service.

8. The owner of the stud dog has an obligation to all pups sired by his dogs. Therefore, if the owner of the bitch (breeder of the litter) is unable to take responsibility for the puppies produced as described in "Sales" the owner of the stud dog shall assume that responsibility.

SALES

1. A breeder shall be discriminating in the placement of their Thai Bangkaew Dogs. No member shall engage in wholesaling litters, or in individual sales or consignments of pups or adults to pet shops, dealers, catalog houses or other commercial establishments. Nor shall they be donated or given as prizes in contests, raffles, auctions or fund raising events.

2. A breeder shall be helpful to buyers for whatever advice, reasonable aid or assistance they may need for the life of the dog. TBDCA members shall help and support their fellow members in fulfilling this obligation.

3. Any member selling or placing a Thai Bangkaew is expected to assist any buyer in finding a suitable new home for their dog at any time that the buyer wishes to relinquish it. If the owner is unable or unwilling to find such a home, the member shall assume physical and/or financial responsibility for that animal. The same responsibility shall be assumed for any animal sold or placed, which comes into the possession of any rescue network or shelter at any point in the dog's life. This applies to all co-breeders of the dog.

4. A breeder, for the protection of both breeder and buyer, shall provide written contractual proof of sales and guarantees. It is recommended that a breeder supply a copy of the Code of Ethics to all buyers and explain to them its provisions. The breeder shall supply the full or limited individual registration form or a written guarantee that it shall be supplied by the time the pup is 6 months old, or on completion of sale. Any animal sold under the designation "pet/companion" shall be sold without full registration papers and on a mandatory spay/neuter contract. A breeder may supply full registration papers upon proof of sterilization or upon the breeder's reassessment of the animal as being of "show/breeding" quality.

5. Upon releasing any Thai Bangkaew pup or adult, the breeder shall follow these guidelines:

a. Supply a pedigree of no less than 3 generations.

b. Shall provide written information of the care of the animal.

c. Shall supply records, which detail all dates and types of medical care given the animal including vaccinations & worming.

d. Shall release only dogs, which are to the best of his knowledge in good health.

e. Animals being released shall have been micro chipped or tattooed

f. All puppies leaving the breeder shall be at least 8 weeks old.

g. Shall request that buyers take the animal to a veterinarian of their choice upon receipt and if the animal is unhealthy, allow buyers 72 hours to return the animal at their expense for a full refund.

IMPLEMENTATION

1. All alleged infractions should be reported to the President in writing. All reports must be signed by the complaining party and shall be accompanied by a $75.00 deposit, which shall be refunded if the complaint is upheld.

2. Within 30 days the Board of Directors shall appoint a committee of 3 persons.

3. The investigation committee shall immediately contact the accused party and provide him or her with a photocopy of the complaint, including the name of the complaining party. Once the investigation is undertaken, both the complainant and the accused shall refrain from harassment of the other. Any violation of this shall be reported to the committee and will be considered a violation of the Code.

4. The committee shall investigate the complaint, including but not limited to, contacting the accused and the complaining party.

5. Upon completion of the investigation, the committee will report its finding and recommendations to the TBDCA Board within 60 days.

6. The entire Board will vote upon the action to be taken.

7. Penalties:

a. In the case of a first offense members shall be given one month in which to correct the violation in keeping with the recommendation of the investigating committee and proof of such correction shall be submitted to the committee. Further, the Secretary shall be directed to remove the name of the member from the information and referral list for a period of 6 months.

b. In all cases of repeat or flagrant violation the name of the member, the nature of the violation and the conditions of discipline shall be published in the TBDCA Newsletter.

c. In the case of repeated or flagrant violations, the committee may recommend that the case be submitted to the Board for action on suspension or expulsion.

8. The Secretary will notify in writing both parties to the complaint, as to the results of the Board's action.

EXCEPTIONS

The Board of Directors or the membership as a whole may, upon sufficient evidence and under certain stipulations, where the good of the breed is protected, waive any of the foregoing provisions. Members are urged to bring to the Board any problems that confront them in their efforts to comply with the code. The President may appoint a committee as is designated under "implementation" to consult with and assist the member and make recommendations to the Board.

Accepted & Approved by the TBDCA......August 18, 2004

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Membership Information Code of Ethics The Thai Bangkaew Dog Club of America in keeping with its aims of encouraging the development of quality Thai Bangkaew Dog has adopted the following Code of Ethics to promote and foster the highest standards among breeders and owners and to encourage cooperation in the improvement, advancement and protection of this breed. All members of the Thai Bangkaew Dog Club of America shall abide by this Code of Ethics. MEMBER RELATIONS 1. Members shall be aware at all times that the Club exists to protect the breed and that these aims are to be uppermost in the minds of members in all their activities in the breed. 2. Members will at all times, whether at home, traveling, at shows or at accommodations, will display good sportsmanship and conduct themselves in such a manner as to reflect credit upon the club and the breed. 3. Members shall refrain from unnecessary and unconstructive criticism of another's dog and from personal attacks upon a fellow member. 4. Novices are encouraged to seek the advice and assistance of more experienced owners and breeders, and the more experienced shall graciously assist the novice with his problems, and share for the good of the breed, the benefits of his knowledge.. 5. In all questions of ethics, covered or not covered by this Code, the individual member shall act solely in the best interests of the breed, and the membership as a whole shall willingly aid any fellow member in upholding these interests. 6. Members shall bear in mind that a Code of Ethics is more than a set of rules; it is a commitment to a high standard of practice in owning and breeding and that adherence to the spirit of the Code is as important as adherence to its law. TREATMENT 1. All Thai Bangkaew Dogs owned by, or in the care of, members shall be given a healthy environment, proper nutrition and veterinary care at all times and no member shall have more dogs than can be and adequately housed. No member's dog may be treated in an inhumane manner subjected to cruel punishment or be abused. Nor may it be subjected to any conditions likely to create unnecessary danger to the dog's life. 2. Members shall be remain in control of their dogs in public places and shall do so in a manner to reduce the risk of trauma or danger to any human being or animal. 3. Members recognize their responsibility to protect the name and reputation of the breed and shall not allow their dogs to roam at large unsupervised, nor to become a nuisance, nor to become a public trust. ADVERTISEMENT 1. All advertisement of puppies and adult dogs, written or oral, shall be factual in both substance and implication. 2. Advertising and promotion, written or oral, shall be confined to the aspects of the breeder's stock and shall not degrade the stock of others. BREEDING 1. Anyone breeding a bitch bears great responsibility to the future of the breed; therefore a breeder shall plan each breeding with the intention of advancing and protecting the breed, and only when in a position to give proper care to both bitch and her get. 2. The bitch owner safeguards a bitch from breedings, which are not carefully planned. 3. A breeder carefully selects sire and dam for conformation and sound temperament and only after thorough study of the breed standard, the pedigrees and the basic principals of genetics will the breeding be undertaken. All dogs to be bred shall be free from crippling or disabling hereditary defects. A bitch should not be bred more than 2 out of 3 heats. 4. Dogs being bred shall have been x-rayed for hip dysplasia. The results of these x-rays shall be made known to the owner of stud and bitch and to all buyers of pups. If an individual is bred on the basis of a screening x-ray at less than 18 months old, shall be re-x-rayed at over 18 months. Adult x-rays shall be submitted to the OFA or Penn Hip. STUD SERVICE 1. Anyone using their dog at stud bears great responsibility to the future of the breed; therefore a stud owner shall use the dog discriminately and with only the intention of advancing and protecting the breed. 2. No member shall offer at stud an animal that does not meet the requirements set forth above for bitches in section 4. 3. If the stud has not been bred before or has not produced a live litter or has had breeding problems in the past, such information shall be provided to the bitch owner before the bitch is accepted for breeding. 4. Prior to accepting any bitch for service, it is the obligation of the stud owner to advise novice breeders of the responsibilities, problems, obligations and expenses involved in breeding a litter. 5. It shall be the responsibility of the stud owner to verify that any bitch brought to any stud meets the requirements of the Code, whether owned by a club member of not. The stud owner shall further ascertain to the best of his ability that any puppies resulting from the breeding shall be raised and sold in a manner in keeping with the Code of Ethics.. The stud owner shall supply any bitch owner who is not a TBDCA member with a copy of this Code and explain its provisions. 6. Bitches shall be bred only to the stud specified by her owner unless both parties agree upon an acceptable substitute. 7. Owners of stud and bitch shall sign a written agreement, clearly stating the conditions and terms of service. 8. The owner of the stud dog has an obligation to all pups sired by his dogs. Therefore, if the owner of the bitch (breeder of the litter) is unable to take responsibility for the puppies produced as described in "Sales" the owner of the stud dog shall assume that responsibility. SALES 1. A breeder shall be discriminating in the placement of their Thai Bangkaew Dogs. No member shall engage in wholesaling litters, or in individual sales or consignments of pups or adults to pet shops, dealers, catalog houses or other commercial establishments. Nor shall they be donated or given as prizes in contests, raffles, auctions or fund raising events. 2. A breeder shall be helpful to buyers for whatever advice, reasonable aid or assistance they may need for the life of the dog. TBDCA members shall help and support their fellow members in fulfilling this obligation. 3. Any member selling or placing a Thai Bangkaew is expected to assist any buyer in finding a suitable new home for their dog at any time that the buyer wishes to relinquish it. If the owner is unable or unwilling to find such a home, the member shall assume physical and/or financial responsibility for that animal. The same responsibility shall be assumed for any animal sold or placed, which comes into the possession of any rescue network or shelter at any point in the dog's life. This applies to all co-breeders of the dog. 4. A breeder, for the protection of both breeder and buyer, shall provide written contractual proof of sales and guarantees. It is recommended that a breeder supply a copy of the Code of Ethics to all buyers and explain to them its provisions. The breeder shall supply the full or limited individual registration form or a written guarantee that it shall be supplied by the time the pup is 6 months old, or on completion of sale. Any animal sold under the designation "pet/companion" shall be sold without full registration papers and on a mandatory spay/neuter contract. A breeder may supply full registration papers upon proof of sterilization or upon the breeder's reassessment of the animal as being of "show/breeding" quality. 5. Upon releasing any Thai Bangkaew pup or adult, the breeder shall follow these guidelines: a. Supply a pedigree of no less than 3 generations. b. Shall provide written information of the care of the animal. c. Shall supply records, which detail all dates and types of medical care given the animal including vaccinations & worming. d. Shall release only dogs, which are to the best of his knowledge in good health. e. Animals being released shall have been micro chipped or tattooed f. All puppies leaving the breeder shall be at least 8 weeks old. g. Shall request that buyers take the animal to a veterinarian of their choice upon receipt and if the animal is unhealthy, allow buyers 72 hours to return the animal at their expense for a full refund. IMPLEMENTATION 1. All alleged infractions should be reported to the President in writing. All reports must be signed by the complaining party and shall be accompanied by a $75.00 deposit, which shall be refunded if the complaint is upheld. 2. Within 30 days the Board of Directors shall appoint a committee of 3 persons. 3. The investigation committee shall immediately contact the accused party and provide him or her with a photocopy of the complaint, including the name of the complaining party. Once the investigation is undertaken, both the complainant and the accused shall refrain from harassment of the other. Any violation of this shall be reported to the committee and will be considered a violation of the Code. 4. The committee shall investigate the complaint, including but not limited to, contacting the accused and the complaining party. 5. Upon completion of the investigation, the committee will report its finding and recommendations to the TBDCA Board within 60 days. 6. The entire Board will vote upon the action to be taken. 7. Penalties: a. In the case of a first offense members shall be given one month in which to correct the violation in keeping with the recommendation of the investigating committee and proof of such correction shall be submitted to the committee. Further, the Secretary shall be directed to remove the name of the member from the information and referral list for a period of 6 months. b. In all cases of repeat or flagrant violation the name of the member, the nature of the violation and the conditions of discipline shall be published in the TBDCA Newsletter. c. In the case of repeated or flagrant violations, the committee may recommend that the case be submitted to the Board for action on suspension or expulsion. 8. The Secretary will notify in writing both parties to the complaint, as to the results of the Board's action. EXCEPTIONS The Board of Directors or the membership as a whole may, upon sufficient evidence and under certain stipulations, where the good of the breed is protected, waive any of the foregoing provisions. Members are urged to bring to the Board any problems that confront them in their efforts to comply with the code. The President may appoint a committee as is designated under "implementation" to consult with and assist the member and make recommendations to the Board. Accepted & Approved by the TBDCA......August 18, 2004
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