The BCCS

Breeder Code of Ethics

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

·       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

·       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 house

·       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

·       When breeding each bith must skip a season before litters

·       Breeders should show best efforts to assist with rescue

·       Breeder should always show puppy’s parents’ hereditary screening certificates

·       Each owner to receive adequate puppy pack

·       All pups to be sold with a contract

·       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 at correct owner selection

·       A recommendation is made to join the Friend of Cane Corso website

·       Breeders must be able to explain their aims and reasons for breeding

·       Full disclosure of any minor cosmetic faults the parents are carrying

·       Puppies to be insured when they leave the breeders house

 

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