The Code of Ethics for a breeder wanting to join the BCCS and register puppies is as follows: 

Care of Stock
● Each dog should receive a regular amount of daily exercise
● Each dog should have access to fresh water every day
● Each dog should be adequately fed
● Adequate hygiene of food preparation area and vessels
● Warm and dry sleeping quarters
● All dogs must receive adequate veterinary care

Breeding Practices
● All breeding stock should be hip scored – elbow scoring is strongly recommended
● Maximum age to breed from is 8 years old
● Minimum age to breed is from 2 years old
● Minimum age for pups to leave the breeder is 8 weeks
● Clean and hygienic facilities around puppies
● Breeder must not knowingly breed from any dog with a serious genetic fault e.g. epilepsy, heart problems etc
● Breeder is to ensure the puppies are thoroughly socialized
● Pups must have 1st vaccine before leaving breeder premises
● All pups microchipped before leaving breeder premises and registered with BCCS
● If artificial insemination is used, proof of insemination must be shown
● Breeders must not breed from close relatives (sibling or parent)
● Breeders are discouraged from breeding dogs for the Christmas market
● Each bitch must be allowed to skip at least one season between litters
● Breeders should show best efforts to assist with rescue

Customer Care
● Breeder should always show puppy’s parents’ hereditary screening certificates
● Each owner to receive adequate puppy pack
● It is advisable that all pups are sold with a contract of sale
● Reasonable post sales support from breeder to new owners
● Breeder must either take back dogs or make best efforts to rehome unwanted, returned dogs
● The breeder must make best efforts to select appropriate owners
● It is strongly recommended new owners are made aware of the Friends of Cane Corso website (see HERE for info)
● Breeders must be able to explain their aims and reasons for breeding
● Full disclosure of any minor cosmetic faults the parents are carrying must be provided
● Puppies must be insured when they leave the breeder premises