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This Code of Ethics is established in accordance with the objectives of the ASTCC and is a guideline to be used to maintain the character of the Club and further its objectives.All members shall exhibit this highest degree of sportsmanship and conduct himself/herself in such a manner as to reflect credit on, and not to be injurious to the sport of purebred dog showing, the American Staffordshire Terrier breed, and the ASTCC. Any violation of the Code of Ethics by a member will be vieweas conduct injurious to the Club or to the breed and subject to prompt actions by the Club.

AN ETHICAL MEMBER WILL:

1.Abide by the Constitution and Bylaws of the ASTCC as well as those of the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)

2.Promote any dog eligible for registration with the CKC as an American Staffordshire TerrierAmerican Staffordshire Terrier

3.Register all brood bitches with the CKC and all stud dogs shall be registered with a Kennel Club whose studbooks are recognized by the CKC.

4.Keep accurate breeding records, registration papers and pedigrees.

5.Maintain the best possible standards of canine health, cleanliness and care.

6.Support and conduct only ethical trade practices.Honestly evaluate the quality of each American Staffordshire Terrier sold, and fairly represent that evaluation.Members shall maintain prices so as not to be injurious to the breed.Animals, which are of substandard or inferior quality in relation to the breed standard but are otherwise healthy, mentally and physically, should be sold with a written agreement, to everyone?s full understanding to have the said animal altered.

7.Direct his/her efforts toward breeding American Staffordshire Terriers of exceptional quality.He/she sincerely believes his/her breeding stock  represents the standard and is mentally and physically sound.

8.Ensure all dogs offered at stud shall not be bred prior to 12 months of age and shall be in good health and free from any disqualifying or disabilitating genetic faults and communicable diseases.If a bitch is bred twice consecutively, she must be allowed one full year in between breeding

9.Ensure that no stud dog will be bred to any bitch, no bitch will be bred to any stud dog, no puppy, puppies, or older dog shall be sold, leased or given away by the owner of any of the above to anyone who is directly or indirectly involved with dog fighting or agents thereof, or sold to any puppy broker, puppy mill, litter lot sales, or any commercial enterprise whose business is involved in like activities.An ethical member does not supply stock for raffles; give away prizes or similar projects.He/she does not encourage the raising of American Staffordshire Terriers merely as a money making scheme.

10.Furnish records to each buyer of CKC registration all shots, wormings, pedigrees and veterinary records.

11.Advertise honestly and in no way misrepresent, defraud or mislead.

12.Participate; within ones own means, in defense against canine legislation, discriminatory/injurious to the welfare of the American Staffordshire Terrier as well as all dogs.

13.Never allow his/her American Staffordshire Terrier to roam at large.