CODE OF ETHICS
The Code of Ethics is established in accordance with
the objectives of the ASTCV and as such is a guideline to be used to maintain
the character of the Club and further its objectives.
All members shall exhibit the highest degree of sportsmanship and conduct themselves in such a manner as to reflect positively on the sport of purebred dog showing and ownership of the American Staffordshire Terrier breed and the ASTCV.
No person who knowingly breeds, trains, or disposes of dogs for any illegal purposes can become or remain a member of the ASTCV.
1. Compliance with Code of Ethics
Each member upon signing an application for membership or renewal of membership of the ASTCV, and being duly elected to general membership of the ASTCV, shall in addition to agreeing to be bound by the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of the ASTCV, be also bound by the VCA/Dogs Victoria’s Code of Ethics relating to responsible dog ownership, including the keeping, welfare, breeding, selling and disposing of dogs by members to the effect of the terms and conditions set out under the Code of Ethics and Undertaking.
2. Code of Ethics and Undertaking
In consideration of the American Staffordshire Terrier Club Of Victoria electing me to its general membership, and approval of that renewal from time to time, I pledge to the American Staffordshire Terrier Club Of Victoria that I shall:
2.1 Promote the American Staffordshire Terrier in a good light at all times.
2.2 Ensure that at all times all dogs under my control are properly housed, fed, watered, and exercised and are maintained to the best possible standards of canine health care and receive proper Veterinary attention, if and when required.
2.3 Never allow an American Staffordshire Terrier under my care to roam at large and when away from home ensure they are kept fully leashed, or under effective control, at all times.
2.4 Breed only for the purpose of improving the standard of the American Staffordshire Terrier, and not for the pet market or any other commercial purpose.
2.5 Support and conduct only ethical trade practices.
2.6 Excepting in extenuating circumstances, not breed from any bitch kept by me causing it to be mated before it is twelve months of age.
2.7 To the best of my ability ensure that stud dogs offered at stud by me are in good health and if health tested all results are disclosed to the perspective parties wishing to use my stud dog before any stud takes place.
2.8 To the best of my ability ensure that my bitch is in good health and if health tested all results are disclosed to the perspective stud owner/owners before any mating takes place.
2.9 Not permit any of my pure bred dogs to be mated to a dog of a different breed, to a crossbred dog, or to an unregistered dog of the same breed.
3.0 Not sell or otherwise transfer from my care any puppy under eight weeks of age, without regularly worming, microchipping, and allowing for vaccination to be given at six weeks of age, and the necessary ten to fourteen days for the vaccine to take effect. I shall not export a puppy under 12 weeks of age.
3.1 Ensure that all persons acquiring dogs from me clearly understand their responsibilities for the care and welfare of the animal, and that they have the time and facilities (i.e. Adequate fences, sufficient room and proper shelter, etc.) to perform their obligations.
3.2 Provide with all purchases of dogs from me or dogs placed by me, ANKC registration, written details of all dietary and immunisation requirements and/or an appropriate publication relating to such requirements and responsible dog ownership.
3.3 To the best of my ability check up on the growth and development of my litters.
3.4 Not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise, nor mislead any person regarding the performance of any dog.
3.5 Not knowingly dispose of any dog directly or indirectly to any persons for illegal purposes.
Any member failing to observe any provisions of the Code of Ethics may be dealt with under the Rules of the American Staffordshire Terrier Club Of Victoria Inc.
All members shall exhibit the highest degree of sportsmanship and conduct themselves in such a manner as to reflect positively on the sport of purebred dog showing and ownership of the American Staffordshire Terrier breed and the ASTCV.
No person who knowingly breeds, trains, or disposes of dogs for any illegal purposes can become or remain a member of the ASTCV.
1. Compliance with Code of Ethics
Each member upon signing an application for membership or renewal of membership of the ASTCV, and being duly elected to general membership of the ASTCV, shall in addition to agreeing to be bound by the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of the ASTCV, be also bound by the VCA/Dogs Victoria’s Code of Ethics relating to responsible dog ownership, including the keeping, welfare, breeding, selling and disposing of dogs by members to the effect of the terms and conditions set out under the Code of Ethics and Undertaking.
2. Code of Ethics and Undertaking
In consideration of the American Staffordshire Terrier Club Of Victoria electing me to its general membership, and approval of that renewal from time to time, I pledge to the American Staffordshire Terrier Club Of Victoria that I shall:
2.1 Promote the American Staffordshire Terrier in a good light at all times.
2.2 Ensure that at all times all dogs under my control are properly housed, fed, watered, and exercised and are maintained to the best possible standards of canine health care and receive proper Veterinary attention, if and when required.
2.3 Never allow an American Staffordshire Terrier under my care to roam at large and when away from home ensure they are kept fully leashed, or under effective control, at all times.
2.4 Breed only for the purpose of improving the standard of the American Staffordshire Terrier, and not for the pet market or any other commercial purpose.
2.5 Support and conduct only ethical trade practices.
2.6 Excepting in extenuating circumstances, not breed from any bitch kept by me causing it to be mated before it is twelve months of age.
2.7 To the best of my ability ensure that stud dogs offered at stud by me are in good health and if health tested all results are disclosed to the perspective parties wishing to use my stud dog before any stud takes place.
2.8 To the best of my ability ensure that my bitch is in good health and if health tested all results are disclosed to the perspective stud owner/owners before any mating takes place.
2.9 Not permit any of my pure bred dogs to be mated to a dog of a different breed, to a crossbred dog, or to an unregistered dog of the same breed.
3.0 Not sell or otherwise transfer from my care any puppy under eight weeks of age, without regularly worming, microchipping, and allowing for vaccination to be given at six weeks of age, and the necessary ten to fourteen days for the vaccine to take effect. I shall not export a puppy under 12 weeks of age.
3.1 Ensure that all persons acquiring dogs from me clearly understand their responsibilities for the care and welfare of the animal, and that they have the time and facilities (i.e. Adequate fences, sufficient room and proper shelter, etc.) to perform their obligations.
3.2 Provide with all purchases of dogs from me or dogs placed by me, ANKC registration, written details of all dietary and immunisation requirements and/or an appropriate publication relating to such requirements and responsible dog ownership.
3.3 To the best of my ability check up on the growth and development of my litters.
3.4 Not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise, nor mislead any person regarding the performance of any dog.
3.5 Not knowingly dispose of any dog directly or indirectly to any persons for illegal purposes.
Any member failing to observe any provisions of the Code of Ethics may be dealt with under the Rules of the American Staffordshire Terrier Club Of Victoria Inc.