CAMINO REAL SIBERIAN HUSKY CLUB

OBJECTIVES OF THE CLUB AND CODE OF ETHICS

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OBJECTIVES OF THE CLUB

  1. To preserve and protect purebred Siberian Huskies and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection;

  2. To provide a continuing education to the fancy and to assist in the understanding and acceptance of the standard of the Breed as approved by the         American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Siberian Huskies shall be judged; 

  3. To encourage sportsmanship at dog shows, races, and obedience trials;

  4. To conduct sanctioned matches, dog shows, and obedience trials under the rules of the American Kennel Club.

CODE OF ETHICS (click for downloadable file)
This Code of Ethics is meant to serve as a guideline to help achieve the objectives of the Camino Real Siberian Husky Club.

  1. I will abide by the principles of good sportsmanship in all Siberian Husky competition and activities and make an effort to befriend and mentor newcomers to the breed.

  2. I will read and accept the American Kennel Club Siberian Husky standard as the only standard for the breed and will attempt to adhere to this standard when breeding and exhibiting.

  3. I will strive to keep abreast of hereditary defects, structural faults, and deviations from the breed standard and I will strive to eliminate them from the breed through careful and selective breeding practices.

  4. I will not breed, or breed to, any Siberian Husky which has not been OFA certified (or OFA preliminary x-ray cleared) or Penn-Hip evaluated and had their eyes cleared by a Certified Canine Ophthalmologist within a year of the date of breeding.  The Camino Real Siberian Husky Club strongly recommends that the minimum age for breeding of either a dog or bitch be at least 18 months and that no bitch be bred more than six times nor be bred after the age of eight years old.  The Club strongly urges that each member/breeder consider first and foremost the health of the bitch when considering breeding an older bitch which has had multiple litters.

  5. I will not knowingly breed or exhibit dogs possessing serious genetic defects such as, but not limited to:  hip dysplasia, laterally luxated patella, epilepsy, juvenile cataracts, corneal dystrophy, progressive retinal atrophy, etc., or that has had any surgical and/or cosmetic enhancements to include dyeing, tattooing (except for identification purposes), braces, tail alteration, implantation of false testicles, etc.  Structural faults are readily identifiable and that is the basis on which dogs are judged at exhibition or for breeding.  The genetic defects and weaknesses in the Breed described herein are not readily identifiable by the eye.  We must, therefore, rely on the OFA, the Certified Canine Ophthalmologist and the genetic testing as well as the personal integrity and ethics of the individual.

  6. I will take the time to explain to all prospective Siberian Husky owners/purchasers the disadvantages as well as the advantages of owning a Siberian Husky as well as their environmental needs.  I will explain the responsibilities incurred in breeding including health screenings, care and placement.

  7. I will provide all new owners with a written contract which provides them with a health guarantee and include a spay/neuter agreement on all pets placed or sold.  I will sell all pet puppies on the AKC Limited Registration.

  8. I will include a “Return” clause in my contracts on all dogs leaving my possession that they must be returned to me if the owner cannot keep them.  I will take whatever steps necessary to recover possession of any dog I have bred, sold or given away that I am advised of that is in a shelter, humane society or breed rescue.

  9. I will, before entering into any breeding agreement, carefully analyze the conformation and pedigrees of the prospective sire and dam and, keeping the Breed standard clearly in mind, I will refuse the mating, if in my opinion, it will not be in the best interest of the Breed.  If I deny the service, I will fully explain my reasons to the owner of the bitch.

  10. I will not deal with, sell or give away dogs to dog wholesalers, pet shops, shelters, humane societies, rescues and laboratories or in litter “lots”.  I will not offer dogs for raffles or auctions.  I will include in all stud contracts and puppy sales an agreement to be signed by the new owner or owner of the bitch that no puppies resulting from the mating will be sold or given away or used as described above.

  11. I will provide all dogs in my care with adequate and clean living facilities, daily exercise and routine health care.  I will be alert for abnormalities and will provide proper treatment for any health problems and/or disease.

 rev. 3/2007