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Brittanys Online endorses the following Code of Ethics for
breeders advertising on our site:
BREEDER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advertisers who breed Brittanys are encouraged to maintain the purpose
of the breed and are expected to demonstrate honesty and fairness in
dealing with other owners and breeders, purchasers of dogs and the general
public.
Owners of breeding animals shall provide appropriate documentation to
all concerned regarding the health of dogs involved in a breeding or
sale, including reports of examinations. Breeders should understand
and acknowledge that they may need to take back, or assist in finding
a new home for, any dog they produce at any time in its life if requested
to do so.
Advertisers who breed should sell puppies, permit stud service, and/or
lease any stud dogs or brood bitches only to individuals who
give satisfactory evidence that they will give proper care and attention
to the animals concerned, and who may be expected generally to act within
the intent of the statements of this Code of Ethics.
Dogs must be maintained with their safety and good health in mind at
all times, including adequate and appropriate attention, socialization,
grooming, feeding, veterinary attention, housing, routine care, exercise
and training.
Advertisers are encouraged to use clear, concise written contracts to
document the sale of animals, use of stud dogs, and lease arrangements,
including the use of non-breeding agreements and/or Limited Registrations
when appropriate.
ADVISORY GUIDELINES:
Breeding stock should be selected with the following objectives in mind:
Recognizing that the Brittany breed was developed as a useful gun dog,
to encourage careful and selective breeding of Brittanys that possess
the appearance, structure, soundness, temperament, natural ability and
personality that are characterized in the standard of the breed, and
to do all possible to advance and promote the perfection of these qualities.
Advertisers are expected to follow AKC requirements for record keeping,
identification of animals, and registration procedures.
Animals
selected for breeding should:
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be
of temperament typical of the Brittany breed; stable, friendly,
trainable, and willing to work. Temperament is of utmost importance
to the breed and must never be neglected |
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be
in good health, including freedom from communicable disease |
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possess
the one of the following examination reports in order to verify
the status of possible hip dysplasia: appropriate report from
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals; PennHip; Ontario Veterinary
College; BVA/KC Hip Score (Great Britain) or at least a written
report from a board-certified veterinary radiologist (Diplomate
of the American College of Veterinary Radiologists). |
Please
Note:
Consideration should be given also to other disorders that may have a
genetic component, including, but not limited to, epilepsy, hypothyroidism,
skin disorders (allergies), eye disorders, heart defects, and elbow dysplasia.
Assuming all health
and examination reports are favorable, the age of the breeding pair
also is of consideration. Generally, a Brittany is not physically and
mentally mature until the age of two (2) years. An individual dog's
suitability as a breeding animal is difficult to assess until that time.
We
do not accept advertisers:
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who
donate or sell dogs at auction or to brokers, commercial dealers
or research laboratories. |
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who
cannot submit a report showing hip clearances. |
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who
do not have tails docked (unless born tailless) and dewclaws removed
soon after birth |
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who
do not provide initial shots for known infectious diseases and administer
worming. |
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who
do not provide a four (4) generation pedigree, registration certificate,
information on all veterinary care, and complete instructions for
the care, feeding, and training of the Brittany. |
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who
mix French and American Brittanys |
We
strongly urge DNA fingerprinting for all dogs used in breeding programs.
This text was adopted after careful review of the American Brittany
Club's and other national breed clubs' Codes of Ethics to assist buyers
in locating reputable breeders of purebred American Brittanys. The Code's
nature is not punitive, but rather a guideline that is informational
and reflects the accepted norm among ethical breeders of purebred dogs.
Advertisers, by their application, agree to abide by and follow the
guidelines outlined in the Code of Ethics.
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