THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF NSW Inc.
The first Golden Retriever Club in Australia - Founded 1964

The Golden Retriever Club Of NSW Inc.

Code of Ethics

As a member of The Golden Retriever Club of NSW Inc., and dedicated in furthering the objects of the Club as laid down, I will endeavour to comply with a code of ethics based on minimum guidelines as follows:

1.    To maintain the best possible standards of health and environment for my dogs, not keeping more than I can properly care for and maintain.

2.    I shall not allow any dogs under my care to roam at large, and when I am away from home, I will ensure that they are kept under effective control at all times.

3.    I shall breed only for the purpose of maintaining the Standard of the Breed, and refuse to sell to dealers and any buyers where I have reason to believe the dog will not be properly cared for, nor allow the dog to be a prize in a contest, raffle or auction of any kind.

4.    I shall not breed from a bitch before it is 18 months of age and not on the first season.  A bitch should only be bred when she is in good health.  Bitches must not have a litter within 12 months of a previous litter.  Provided however, that should it be necessary through extenuating circumstances to breed from a bitch twice within 12 months, then the bitch will be rested on the third season.

5.    I shall not permit any of my pure bred dogs to be mated to a dog of a different breed, to a cross breed, or to any unregistered dog of the same breed.

6.    I shall not sell or otherwise transfer from my care any puppy under eight weeks of age, and then not until a minimum of seven days after vaccination.

7.    I will refuse a stud service to any bitch that is known to be suffering from any defects which renders it unsuitable or unlikely to breed good, normal pups.  Nor shall I use a stud dog that is known to have such defects.

8.    I shall ensure that all persons acquiring dogs from me clearly understand their responsibility for the care and welfare of the animal, and that they have time and facilities (adequate fences, sufficient room and proper shelter, etc) to perform their obligations.

9.    I shall not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise or mislead any person regarding the performance of any dog.

10.  To accept that dogs, like people, grow old and may need special care and attention.  I am therefore prepared to love and care for a dog for all of its life.

11.  I shall provide to all purchasers of dogs sold or placed by me, written details of all dietary and immunisation requirements, and/or recommend appropriate publications relating to such requirements and responsible ownership.

12.  Members should have all dogs and bitches in breeding programmes X-rayed and Hip-Scored under the BVA/AVA Scheme, and have eyes checked yearly by a qualified ophthalmologist; In the case of an AI litter, where the sire is deceased, a clear Eye Certificate within eighteen months of the Sire's death or after ten years of age, is required.

13.  To sell only puppies and adult dogs which to the best of my knowledge are of sound health and temperament.

14.  To promote good fellowship and sportsmanship amongst Members and those participating in or attending at shows.

15.  Members all have an obligation to uphold the honour of and further the objectives of the Club.

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