This Code of Ethics establishes a standard of conduct to be recommended to all members of the Dalmatian Clubs throughout Australia in the normal course of Owning, Breeding, Exhibiting, Selling and Judging Dalmatians.
Breeding represents a great responsibility to each individual, as he or she can either upgrade or nullify many years of conscientious effort. The breeder must be aware of this responsibility.
Discrimination and intelligent breeding programs can only improve the problems of the breed. Breeding is to enhance the positive qualities and cannot be expected to cover up serious faults. Therefore, breeding partners should be carefully investigated for background and serious faults before a commitment is made.
As a member of the Dalmatian Association of Queensland Inc, I hereby declare that: -
1) I will abide by the Constitution and By-laws and support the standards of the Breed.
2) I will comply with all of Dogs Queensland Rules and Regulations where they pertain.
3) I will at all times, whether at home, travelling, at Shows or at motels, display good sportsmanship and conduct myself in a manner that will reflect credit upon the Club and the Dalmatian.
4) I will help educate the public in the Standard of the Breed and in all other areas where I am qualified.
5) As a breeder of Dalmatians I will try to breed in such a manner as to improve the quality of the Breed.
6) I will not use for breeding any dog and/or bitch with major faults.
7) I will not mate my Dalmatian to any dog or bitch that is not registered.
8) I will sell only Dalmatians in good healthy condition, free to my knowledge from any communicable diseases.
9) I will not sell as registered any dog or bitch, which has defects of a nature that is detrimental to the breed.
10) Deaf puppies must be euthanised.
11) I will supply each Purchase with the following where applicable:
a) A Registration Certificate
b) A three or four generation certificate
c) Immunization Certificate
d) Diet and Care Information Sheet at the time of sale.
12) I will not sell without true representation to the Purchaser. All advertising will be honest and not in any way be misrepresentative, misleading or fraudulent.
13) I will continue to offer assistance to the buyer for as long as such aid is required.
14) I will not sell or donate any Dalmatians to Commercial Dog Wholesalers, Retail Pet Dealers or directly or indirectly allow them to be given as prizes in contests of any kind or for any purpose that may lead to their exploitation.
A Code of Ethics is only as good as those who abide by its content.
