The registered owners of all Maltese National Canine
Federation registered dogs accept and undertake to abide by this General Code of
Ethics:
- Owners will properly
house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under their care and arrange for
appropriate veterinary attention if and when required.
- Owners will not
allow any of their dogs to roam at large or to cause a nuisance to neighbors
or those carrying out official duties.
- Owners will
ensure that their dogs shall wear properly tagged collars and shall be kept
fully leashed or under effective control when away from home.
- Owners will clean
up after their dogs in public places or anywhere their dogs are being
exhibited.
- Owners will agree
without reservation that any Veterinary Surgeon performing an operation on
any of their dogs which alters the natural conformation of the animal may
report such operation to the Kennel Club.
- Owners agree not
to breed from a bitch in any way which is deleterious to the bitch or the
breed.
- Owners agree only
to sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy
life and will help with the re-homing of a dog if the initial circumstances
change.
- Owners will
provide written details of all dietary requirements and give guidance
concerning responsible ownership when placing dogs in a new home.
- Owners will not
sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers or directly
or indirectly allow dogs to be given as a prize or donation in a competition
of any kind.
- Owners will not
knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor falsely
advertise dogs nor mislead any person regarding the quality of the dog.
- Owners will
ensure that all relevant Kennel Club documents are provided to the new owner
when selling or transferring a dog, including a copy of this code.
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