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The
International Olde English
Bulldogge Association ask
and request that all
breeders subscribe to the
IOEBA - Breeder's Code of
Ethics as well as promote
the highest standards among
breeders and owners and to
encourage and support
sportsmanship and
cooperation in the
preservation, advancement
and improvement of IOEBA
registered breeds.
I will keep accurate
records of my dogs. These
records will include
registration certificates,
stud service contracts,
pedigrees, vaccination and
breeding records.
I will maintain
absolute identification of
all my dogs, examples:
photos, tattoos, microchips,
registration papers and
pedigrees.
I shall plan each
breeding with the objective
of the improvement and
advancement of the breed.
I will
thoughtfully select my stud
dog and brood bitch with an
emphasis on good health,
correct conformation,
temperament, working drive
and ability while all the
time referring to the IOEBA
breed standard and the
principles of genetics.
I will maintain
the highest standards of
health and care for my dogs
and I will provide
sufficient water, food,
shelter and veterinary
attention as needed.
I will provide
each buyer with IOEBA
registration papers at the
time of sale, unless a
written agreement stating
otherwise has been signed by
the buyer.
I will help and
educate the potential
clients as to the basic
characteristics, both
physical and mental, of my
breed to assist in
determining if it is the
right breed for them.
I will provide
proper socialization for all
my dogs and puppies and
interact with each daily.
I will not be
involved in or use my dogs
for any illegal activity.
None of my dogs are intended
for any illegal activity and
will not be sold for such
use.
I will refrain
from releasing my puppies to
their new owners until they
are at least seven weeks
old, or eight weeks if they
are to be shipped.
The International Olde
English Bulldogge
Association's Breeder's
Code of Ethics has been
designed as a guideline for
breeders and fanciers. It
is not a legal document and
should not be construed as a
rule or regulation to be
enforced by punishment, it
carries no enforceable
punishment. A breeder's
adherence to the Breeder's
Code of Ethics is
voluntary.
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