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Code of Ethics

Field Spaniel Society of America, Inc.
Canon of Ethics

  1. All members of the FSSA have an obligation to protect the interests of their breed and their club.
      
  2. No member shall engage in misleading or false advertising, nor malign or give false statements regarding their competitor’s dogs, breeding practices or person.
      
  3. Any member, who contemplates breeding a litter or allows the use of their stud dog to the same purpose, will make every effort to produce exceptional quality and temperaments.

Responsibilities as a Breeder:

Breeders shall

  1. Be familiar with the breed standard and only breed animals that conform to the standard.
      
  2. Breed only healthy and mature animals that are free from serious congenital and hereditary defects.
      
  3. Maintain the best possible health and sanitary conditions for their animals.
      
  4. Produce puppies only when they have the time and proper facilities to provide adequate care and attention to the physical and psychological development of the puppies until such time as they are sold.
      
  5. Only permit stud service or lease a stud for service to bitches or individuals that provide satisfactory evidence they will give proper care, and who subscribe to the Code of Ethics of the FSSA.
      
  6. Promote the spaying and neutering, preferably by limited registration or by written contract, of animals not suitable for breeding.
      
  7. Provide to buyers, in writing, details on feeding, care and veterinary information on immunizations, worming and any other information pertinent to the animal’s health.
      
  8. Make themselves available in person, by telephone, e-mail or letter to answer questions about the animal sold and its care.
      
  9. Not sell or produce for sale or consign puppies or adult dogs to any auction, dealer, laboratory or pet shop or as giveaway prizes.
      
  10. Abide by all American Kennel Club rules and regulations pertaining to breeding and record keeping.
      
  11. Acknowledge a responsibility for each dog they have bred for the entire life of the dog.

Responsibilities as an Exhibitor and/or Handler:

Exhibitors and/or Handlers shall

  1. Act in a professional manner at all times in the care and exhibiting of their dogs.
      
  2. Not engage in any questionable contact with judges prior to exhibiting under them.
      
  3. Familiarize themselves with the American Kennel Club rules and regulations pertaining to dog shows, obedience trials and any other performance events.

FSSA 12/2002