CKCSCNFL Code of Ethics

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1. General Conduct of Members:

I will remember at all times that the CKCSC of Northern Florida exists to protect and improve the breed, and that these aims must be uppermost in all activities within the breed.

A. I will: 

1. Try to educate each owner or interested person, and to be constructive as well as instructive in my comments.

2. Always demonstrate good sportsmanship both inside and outside the show ring.

3. Behave in a manner that will be conducive to the advancement of our breed and our Club.

4. Properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under my care and maintain sanitary conditions for my dog(s).

5. Make every effort to do what is best for my Cavalier, including house breaking and general training, so he will become a dog that is a pleasure to live with.

6. Assure that my Cavalier has good medical care, including appropriate vaccinations, throughout his lifetime, even if he develops a chronic or acute illness or condition, and make sure he is euthanized when I know this has become necessary.

7. I will assist fellow members in any way that I can. I will at all times educate and offer guidance to anyone sincerely interested in this breed and/or refer them to the appropriate club resource.

B. I will not: 

1. Knowingly falsify pedigree or breeding information.

2. Sell Cavaliers to pet shops either on consignment or outright.

3. Supply or sell Cavaliers for auctions, raffles, flea markets, dealers, wholesalers, or other such enterprises.

4. Knowingly sell to unethical breeders or sell to persons whose intention to resale is known or suspected.

5. Intentionally and falsely degrade another member, member’s Cavalier, kennel, or practices.

      2. Recommended Guidelines for Breeding a Cavalier Bitch:

A. Before breeding my bitch, I will study the AKC Breed Standard and breed only those specimens that meet the standard.

B. I will not breed a bitch until her second heat, or before she reaches 14 months of age.

C. I will not breed any bitch once she has reached 8 years of age. 


D. I will not breed any bitch unless I am prepared to keep all puppies for which I cannot find suitable homes.

E. I will spay bitches determined unsuitable for breeding. I will make certain that any bitch placed in a pet home is placed with restricted papers and a spay agreement.

F. I will make certain that my bitch is tested regularly after 1 year of age by a board certified cardiologist and ophthalmologist for mitral valve disease and inherited eye disorders. If my bitch is clear of MVD/inherited eye disorders I may choose to breed her following the guidelines in this Code of Ethics. If my bitch tests positive for these disorders, I will consult with a veterinary 
cardiologist /ophthalmologist prior to breeding her.

3. Recommended Guidelines for Breeding Stud Dogs:

A. Before placing my dog at stud, I will study the AKC Breed Standard and breed only those dogs that meet the standard.

B. I will neuter dogs determined unsuitable for breeding. I will make certain that any dog placed in a pet home is placed with restricted papers and a neuter agreement.

C. I will not offer stud services to any persons who do not take sincere ethical measures to protect/improve the breed, or to any persons who would place puppies without spay/neuter contracts.

D. I will make certain that my stud dog is tested regularly after 1 year of age, by a board certified cardiologist and ophthalmologist for mitral valve disease and inherited eye disorders. If my stud dog is clear of MVD/inherited eye disorders I may choose to breed him following the guidelines in this Code of Ethics. If my stud dog tests positive for these disorders, I will consult with a veterinary cardiologist/ophthalmologist prior to breeding him.

4. Recommended Guidelines for selling Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppies:

A. I will be discriminate in the placement of all Cavalier puppies or dogs that I breed.

B. I will not place puppies/dogs in pet shops, with animal brokers or persons who sell/buy in litter lots.

C. I will not donate puppies/dogs for raffles or contests.

D. I will not release puppies to new homes before 8 weeks of age and all will have immunizations /worming appropriate for their age.

E. I will provide full instructions to new owners on the care and feeding of their puppy/dog. It is advised that breeder comply to Florida puppy law and have puppies checked by a veterinarian prior to leaving for their new homes and that the veterinary health certificate be provided to the new owner(s).

F. I will place all pet quality puppies with limited registration papers and/or a spay/neuter contract.

G. In the event that a puppy/dog that I place cannot be kept by the buyers, the sales contract will state that the puppy/dog will be returned to me or that I will assist in finding a suitable home for the puppy/dog.

5. Business Integrity:

A. I will represent my puppies/dogs honestly.

B. I will not use misleading or deceptive advertising.

C. I will discourage anyone from breeding Cavaliers for fun or profit.

6. I agree to abide by and uphold all AKC rules and regulations and the Constitution/ By Laws and Code of Ethics of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel of Northern Florida and I understand that I will be held accountable for my actions whether verbal or physical towards the breed, the club or it’s member(s). 

Please sign below and return with your application.

I agree to abide to ALL regulations addressed in the aforementioned code. In all questions of

ethics not covered by this Code, I will act in the best interest of the breed at all times.

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