Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions at IIT

When engaged in the course of caring for, breeding, selling, exhibiting and/or judging purebred dogs, members shall:

1. Abide by and uphold the principles of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Akita Action Association and The Canadian Kennel Club;

2. Be responsible owners and keep their dogs in a clean, healthy environment, provide good nutrition, proper care, and health protection for them through worming, inoculations and necessary veterinary care. No animals in his/her care shall be subjected to any abuse or cruelty;

3. Follow the rules of good sportsmanship and strive to gain respect for participation in all dog related activities;

4. Keep well informed in the field of genetics and strive to eliminate hereditary defects from the breed. Prior to any breeding, the dogs must be certified clear of hip displaysia and eye problems;

5. Carefully analyze the conformation, temperament, and pedigrees of the prospective sire and dam before entering into a breeding agreement or breeding his/her own dogs, and refuse the mating if, in his/her opinion, it will not be in the best interest of the breed,

6. Maintain accurate and complete pedigrees, breeding records, and medical records of their dogs.

7. Strive to contribute to the improvement of the quality, temperament, health and welfare of purebred dogs at all levels;

8. Not engage in the breeding or selling of dogs which are not purebred, either as a principal, agent, intermediary or otherwise. Not sell dogs to pet shops, commercial brokers or dealers. Not give away or donate for raffles and prizes any dog, no matter how charitable the cause. Upon engaging in any of these practices automatically forfeit membership;

9. Stand behind the quality and condition of their stock. Upon selling dogs or puppies which he/she knows to have a physical condition or serious deviation from the standard which indicates that the breeding of the animal would be detrimental to the welfare of the breed will so inform the buyer, and the sale will be made accompanied by a Canadian Kennel Club non-breeding agreement.

10. Explain to all prospective Akita purchasers the advantages and the disadvantages of ownership.

11. Comply with the provisions of the Animal Pedigree Act and the By-Laws of The Canadian Kennel Club in respect to litter registration and transfers of ownership.

NOTE: The Animal Pedigree Act, a Federal Statute, requires that when:

1. a person sells a dog as purebred, or contracts to sell a dog as purebred he must furnish, or agree to furnish, a Certificate of Registration together with fully recorded transfer of owner-ship to the buyer. In accordance with Art. XXXI, Section 3 of the By-Laws of The Canadian Kennel Club, which requires that the breeder furnish these papers at NO ADDITIONAL COST.

2. Any member of The Canadian Kennel Club can be heavily fined and suspended for not providing the documents.

NOTE: When referring to dog, it is recognized as either a male or female of the species.