CODE OF ETHICS

The Boxer Bulldog/BoxerBull Kennel Club is devoted to the continued protection, and betterment and advancement of the Bully Breeds as well as that of the Hybrids and Designer Bulls.

THE FOLLOWING CODE OF ETHICS IS PREDICATED UPON THE FUNDAMENTAL PHILOSOPHY:

1. I believe and accept that the breed and its welfare are of paramount importance and supersede any other commitment to Boxer Bulldogs, whether that is personal, competitive, or financial.

2. I will at all times try to be constructive and instructive in my dealings with other members and with the general public.

3. I will strive to educate all interested owners or potential owners about the breed and its needs in order to foster responsible dog ownership.

4. I will behave in a manner that is conducive to purpose of the Group.

5. To the extent that my abilities allow, I will honor all written contracts and/or guarantees, I understand that failure to do so rick expulsion from the Group and Kennel Clubs.

6. I will maintain an environment of consistently high standards of care for all the dogs owned by me.

7. I will provide high quality veterinary care for my dogs thoughtout their lifetimes, including euthanasia if/when it becomes necessary, recognizing that this is one of the responsibilities of a dog ownership.

8. I agree that my dog(s) are my responsibility and should never end up in a shelter, if I can not take care of my dog(s) I will do everything in my power to re-home the dog(s) so they do not end up in any shelters.

9. I agree to follow recommendations set forth by BBKC such as MICROCHIPPING, DNA and all HEALTH TESTING for all my dogs.

10. I will strive to confirm to any and all Laws pertaining todos in my community and State Laws.

11. I will be honest in any and all advertising that I may place for the promotion of all my dogs, my breeding program or my kennel.

12. I will help this group with any EVENTS, SHOWS, or BBQ's with donations or time put in at these events.

13. I will monitor the group board(s) for any wrong doing. Making sure that the board members are obeying the rules set by management.

14. I agree that all contacts or agreements between breeders and owners regarding STUD Services, Sales of dogs/pups, Co-ownership or Co-breedings, guarantees regarding live litters, Sales or other services should be put in writing pr the protection of all involved parties.

I WILL NOT:

1.Sell, give away or otherwise transfer dogs/pups to any pet shop, either on-consigment or outright, nor will I transfer dogs/pups to any medical facility, animals wholesalers, auctions or raffles.

2. Knowingly sell the unethical breeders or other persons whose intent to resell is know or suspect.

3. Purchase any Breed of dog or any litters in it entirety for resale to any individuals or commercial establishments.

4. Falsify pedigrees, medical clearance or breeding information on any dog/pup.

CONSIDERATIONS WHILE EXHIBITING:

   While exhibiting any animal owned by me at any BBKC sanctioned shows:

1. I will not bring a FEMALE in heat to any shows or events sanctioned by the BBKC (UNDER NO CONDITIONS WHAT SO EVER)

2. I will act in accordance with Constitution by always demonstrations of good manners and sportsmanship both inside and outside of the show ring.

3. I will always make sure that all show Dogs/Pups or UP TO DATE on all shots and KENNEL Cough vaccinations before entering any show or events held by the BBKC.

4. I will never bring a sick or diseased dog/pup in any shows or events held by the BBKC in order to prevent others from falling ill.

5. I will provide all Vet Information on shots/Vacs to any BBKC judge or personal working for the BBKC if required.

6. I will exercise consideration to all other exhibitors and their dogs, and especially to the judges, show committees and club members, remembering at all times that my Boxer Bulldog/Bully or any breed and I are representing our breed and the BBKC.

7. I will act in accordance with all BBKC rules, NO EXCEPTIONS LAW BREAKERS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

8. I agree that if Iam a novice, I will consult the breeder of my dog or some other experienced breeder as to the quality of my dog before I consider producing a litter of puppies.

9. The show venue should always be left in the condition it was found. Exhibitors are to take their dogs/pups out in the designated "POTTY" areas and pick uo their dogs/pups waste from the grounds.

10. All dogs/pups should be taken out to POTTY before entering the show venue, and again before entering the show ring, if for any reason a dog/pup has an accident inside the venue or show ring it is the responsibility of the owner/exhihbitor to thoroughly clean up the waste.

11. The judging and the decision made in the ring is the Judge's opinion that day, and Exhibitor should accept this gracefully, Rude gestures or comments regarding the judge's decision are prohibited inside and outside the ring.

12. Exhibitors are encourage to ask the judges questions after the show or class. This should always be conducted in a non-confrontational and respectful manner: A discourteous manner will not change the outcome.

13. Exhibitors' dogs should be clean, well groomed and trained to perform show ring procedures.

14. The appearances of both dog and exhibitor represents the respect for their dogs, the registry and the sport, therefore it also important for the exhibitor to be presentable and in appropriate attire, appearing neat and clean.

15. Experienced exhibitors should make an effort to help new ones, keeping in mind that we were all new at one time and the help of others was much appreciated.

The BBKC strives for their sanctioned shows and events to be positive and a family oriented environment: therefore exhibitors should do everything in their power to maintain the integrity of the BBKC, It is highly discouraged that exhibitors start rumors and/or make negative comments about dogs, or other exhibitors or judges. A dog show is an evaluation of breeding stock. The judges' decision in the ring plays a key role in determine the future of the breeds. This sport is taken seriously by our judges who have spent years breeding and showing, and studying dogs before becoming licensed BBKC Judges'. The exhibitors should take the sport seriously as well. The behavior and manner in which exhibitors' conduct themselves is a reflection of the degree of commitment they have to their dogs, the breed and to the sport.

STUD DOGS:

  If I am the owner of a stud dog:

1. I will NOT breed any male owned by me without the actual registration paperwork in my name or in my possession.

2. BBKC recommends having my stud dog(s) MICROCHIPPED, DNA or HEALTH TESTED before breeding.

3. BBKC requires all dogs siring 3 or more litters to be DNA profiled.

4. I will keep accurate records of all breedings and pedigrees.

5. I will use my dog only on those females I feel are an asset to the breed.

6. I will use my dog only on females that I believe to be temperamentally and structurally sound, and not affected with any serious diseases or serious inheritable defects, are in good physical condition, and that are atlas one and half ( 1 1/2) years of age and not over ten (10).

7. I will use my puppy only after he reaches the age of twelve (12)months or 1 year no younger.

8. I will personally supervise every breeding keeping other stud dogs away from the female, and use only the stud dog selected by the females owner.

9. I will insist that all details concerning the mating be agreed upon before mating takes place and recognize that all such details are best written down in a signed contract for the protection of both parties, I will also supply a signed Stud Service Certificate to the owner of the female at time of mating.

10. I will allow one free return service by the same dog to the same female if the female does not conceive or dose not produce a viable litter, so long as I still own the dog.

11. I will sign the litter registration form when its is presented to me by the females owner but only after the litter is on the ground.

12. If I am asked, I will do my best to assist the owner of the female in placing puppies resulting from a mating with my dog.

BROOD FEMALES:

  If I am the owner of a brood female:

1. I will breed my female only if I know her to be of sound temperament and structure, and not affected with any serious disease or serious inheritable defects.

2. I will use my female only with stud dogs that I believe to be temperamentally and structurally sound, and not affected with any serious disease or serious inheritable defect and are in good physical condition.

3. I will not breed my female before she has reached the age of one and a half  years (1 1/2) and then only is she is physically and emotionally mature enough to handle a litter. 

4. BBKC recommends having my brood female(s) MICROCHIPPED, DNA and HEALTH TESTED,  before breeding,

5. I will not breed my female after she has passed her tenth (10) birthday, nor allow her to have more then two (2) litters in succession (i.e back to back with no season in between), nor allow her to rear more then six (6) litters in her lifetime.

6. I will insist that all details concerning the mating be agreed upon before the mating takes place and recognize the importance of a written contract detailing all such agreements with the owner of the stud dog.

7. I will have any puppy that is born with a crippling defect or that is suffering from a irreversible illness humanly euthanized by a veterinarian, realizing that this is part of being a responsible breeder.

8. I agree to provide proper medical care, diet, socialization, and exercise to the dam and her puppies and to be prepared to keep all of the puppies for as long as is necessary in order to place them in suitable homes.

THE TRANSFER OF PUPPIES AND ADULT DOGS:

  For each puppy or dog transferred by me, I will provide the following:

1. Full identification of the dog including the registration name and number(s) of the sire and dam, the litter registration number(s) of the dog if available, a written pedigree documenting at least three (3) generations, a complete written medical history including a health certificate signed by a veterinarian, information an any vaccinations and deworming still due and their approximate due dates.

2. I will not allow any puppy to permanently leave my premises before the age of eight (8) - to ten (10) weeks.

3. BBKC recommends having any puppy that leaves my premises to be MICROCHIPPED or require new owner to have it done

4. I agree to have a contract for every dog that leaves my premises. 

BBKC suggest to all owners that they have their dogs DNA'd, MICROCHIPPED, and HEALTH TESTED, it is not required or mandatory yet but could be in the future.

I agree to abide by the code of ethics set forth by the BBKC by registering my dogs and litters with the BBKC. If it is found by the BBKC board that anyone is not abiding by the code of ethics they risk explosion or suspension by the BBKC. The BBKC board will hear all complaints filled by individuals and groups. The BBKC board decision is final.