HUDSON RIVER VALLEY HOUND ASSOCIATION
Greater New Paltz Area, New York
MEMBERS’ CODE OF ETHICS
Every member of the Hudson River Valley Hound Association is obligated to protect the best interests of pure-bred dogs.
Every member should conduct himself in a manner that will reflect credit to himself, his breed (s), and the Hudson River Valley Hound Association.
Members who are breeders or who offer the use of stud dogs will, to the best of their ability, strive to produce dogs of exceptional quality. They will use dogs for breeding purposes that are AKC registered or are recognized as a miscellaneous breed.
Members will not misrepresent their dogs or puppies to purchasers or through false or misleading advertisements.
It is considered unethical for members of the Hudson River Valley Hound Association to sell or donate dogs to commercial dog wholesalers or retailers, or in any manner aid and abet such activities, or donate dogs to auctions or for use as prize in contests.
As members, they will maintain high standards of care for their dogs.
Members will try to enlighten the public as to the standards of their respective breeds, the care of their breeds and wherever they are qualified to help.
Breeder-members will always supply purchasers with registration records, unless there is a written agreement signed by the breeder and purchaser noting the reason that papers are withheld, a four-generation pedigree, care information at the time of sale, and they will help the owners for the life of the dog in every reasonable way.
Members who offer the use of their dogs at stud will make every effort to refrain from breeding a bitch owned by an individual who deals with pet shops or wholesale dealers. Members will also do all they can to enlighten novice breeders to the responsibilities one assumes when becoming a breeder.
Members will uphold the rules of the American Kennel Club.
In joining this club, I hereby agree to abide by its MEMBERS’S CODE OF ETHICS
Signed:_____________________________________________________
Date:_______________________________________________________
This Agreement is to remain on file with the Secretary of the Club for as long as the signor is a member is in good standing.