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