I am not a broker, dealer or wholesaler. I will not offer puppies for sale that I have acquired from others. I will not sell puppies to pet shops, puppy mills, disreputable (so-called) breeders or other retailers.
 

I will provide information on the characteristics and properties of the breed to interested individuals.
 

I will maintain a safe, clean and sanitary facility for all sires, bitches, rescues/re-homes and puppies.
 

I will breed only for the purpose of improving the quality of the breed. I will conscientiously plan each litter of puppies for sale, selecting a stud dog and female to be mated based on their pedigrees, conformation and temperament.
 

I will be knowledgeable about inherited health problems in my breed and will not mate any sire or dam with known problems.
 

I will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise, or mislead any person regarding the performance of any dogs for sale or puppies for sale.
 

I will not breed any male or female until they are both physically and mentally mature, and I will not continue to breed any male or female beyond an appropriate age for the breed.
 

I will comply with all federal, state or provincial and local government laws and regulations concerning the keeping of dogs.
 

Puppies offered for sale will be registered only with the American Kennel Club.
 

I will refrain from releasing any puppy until it is at least seven (7) weeks old, or eight (8) weeks old if the puppy is to be shipped.
 

I will show discrimination in the sale of my puppies and be concerned with the type of homes in which they are placed. I will make buyers aware of their responsibilities as dog owners. I will not sell or donate dogs to commercial dog wholesalers, dealers, brokers, retailers, pet shops, puppy mills or any other person or organization, for resale or "give-away" to the public. I will not supply puppies for charity raffles or auctions.
 

I agree to be a resource for buyers of puppies or older dogs that I have sold for the life of the dog.