Code of Ethics

of responsible dog ownership including keeping welfare, breeding, selling and disposing of dogs by members of the Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria, Inc.

The following Code of Ethics was adopted by the members at the General Meeting of 28 January, 1999.

SECTION 1 - COMPLIANCE WITH CODE OF ETHICS

Each member, upon signing an application for membership or renewal of membership of the Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria Inc. (AMCV), and being duly elected to general membership of the AMCV, shall, in addition to agreeing to be bound by the Rules and Regulations of the AMCV, be also bound by the AMCV's Code of Ethics relating to responsible dog ownership, including the keeping, welfare, breeding selling and disposing of dogs by members to the effect of the terms and conditions set out under Section 2 hereof.

SECTION 2 - CODE OF ETHICS AND UNDERTAKING

In consideration of the Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria, Inc. electing me to its general membership and approval of that renewal from time to time, I pledge to the AMCV that:

1. I shall ensure that at all times all dogs under my control are properly housed, fed, watered, exercised and receive proper Veterinary attention, if and when required.

2. I shall not allow any dogs under my care to roam at large and when away from home ensure they are kept fully leashed, or under effective control, at all times.

3. I shall breed only for the purpose of improving the standard of the breed, and not for the pet market or any other commercial purpose.

4. That excepting in extenuating circumstances, I shall not breed from any bitch kept by me causing it to be mated before it is eighteen months of age. Thereafter I shall not breed from any bitch kept by me causing it to whelp more than twice in 18 months. I will not breed any bitch kept by me causing it to whelp more than six times without prior veterinary certification of fitness for further breeding.

5. I shall not permit any of my pure bred dogs to be mated to a dog of a different breed, to a cross-bred dog, or to an unregistered dog of the same breed.

6. I shall not sell or otherwise transfer from my care any puppy under eight weeks of age, thus allowing for vaccination to be given at six weeks of age, and the necessary ten to fourteen days for the vaccine to take effect.

7. I shall ensure that all persons acquiring dogs from me clearly understand their responsibility for the care and welfare of the animal, and that they have the time and facilities (i.e. adequate fences, sufficient room and proper shelter, etc.) to perform their obligations.

8. I shall provide to all purchasers of dogs or placed by me, written details of all dietary and immunization requirements and/or an appropriate publication relating to such requirements and responsible dog ownership.

9. I shall not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers, or directly or indirectly to allow a dog to be given as a prize or donation in a contest of any kind.

10. I shall not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise, or mislead any person regarding the performance of any dog.

11. I shall ensure when selling or transferring a dog to another person that documents as required by VCA Inc. Rules or Regulations, will be provided to the purchaser or transferee.

12. I shall act in a responsible manner to rehouse animals that are the result of my breeding.

13. I shall not offer for use at stud any dog that has not been certified clear of Hip Dysplasia in accordance with the AMCV Hip Dysplasia Control Program.

14. I shall not sell any puppy whose sire and dam have not been certified clear of Hip Dysplasia in accordance with the AMCV Hip Dysplasia Control Program.

15. AMCV members will exhibit good sportsmanship at all times.

It is recommended that any puppy sold with the designation pet/companion be sold on a spay/neuter contract with the Limited Registration now offered by the ANKC. It is recommended that adults sold as companions be sold on a spay/neuter contract.

SECTION 3

Any member failing to observe any provisions of the Code of Ethics may be dealt with under the Rules of the Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria, Inc.

Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria Inc.
Postal address: PO Box 41, Hurstbridge VIC 3099
Phone: (03) 9714 8540       Email:  amcv@bigpond.com