ADOPTED FROM THE PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI CLUB OF AMERICA CODE
OF ETHICS
The Code of Ethics is established in accordance with the objectives of the PWCCA to protect and advance the interests of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. It is written to provide guidelines for responsible ownership and ethical breeding practices, and it is dedicated to the preservation and welfare of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
All Members:
PWCCA and Affiliate Club members shall be responsible for adherence to the Code of Ethics.
Individual members of the PWCCA and an Officer of each Affiliate Club shall re-affirm acceptance of the Code of Ethics on an annual basis, by written confirmation accompanying the PWCCA dues notice.
Shall maintain the best possible standard of health, cleanliness, safety and care of their Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
Shall consider breeding a litter only if the breeder is prepared to keep the resultant offspring for as long as it takes to suitably place each puppy.
Shall take lifetime responsibility to ensure that Pembrokes of their breeding are cared for in a safe and healthy environment.
Shall not release Pembroke Welsh Corgi litters, puppies or adults to pet dealers, commercial retailers or distributors or to any party for the purpose of resale, auction, lottery or raffle prize.
Shall sell puppies and adults in a manner that reflects the member’s care, concern and integrity, by selling puppies or adults in good condition, good health, and of sound temperament.
Shall display good sportsmanship and conduct at all times and in such a manner as to reflect credit upon themselves, the PWCCA, and the breed.
Shall bear responsibility for truth and accuracy of any photographs or information personally used for breeding or advertisement.
Shall be accountable for the actions of a handler in their employ as they pertain to the Code of Ethics.
A Pembroke bred by a member of the PWCCA or sired by a stud dog owned by a member of the PWCCA that is turned into rescue shall be provided for, financially or in fact, by the breeder or stud dog owner.
Breeders and Owners of Bitches and Stud Dogs, Alike, Should:
Agree that the prime objective for breeding the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is to produce animals of exceptional quality. To that end, only breed dogs and bitches of sound temperament and structure, good health, and characteristic type as described in the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) approved Official Standard for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
Be informed of and work diligently toward the elimination of hereditary health problems of the breed by refraining from breeding a dog or bitch if they have, in 2 litters to different partners, produced offspring with the same serious genetic defect, such as: blindness, deafness, PDA, lameness, or impairment of vital functions which prevent these offspring from living a normal, healthy life without major surgical or significant medical intervention.
Ensure that bitches and dogs to be bred are in robust health. Eyes and hips should be checked by accredited veterinarians and declared to be within normal limits. Members should make an effort to submit all health tests performed to the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC), for inclusion in their database.
Not breed a bitch prior to 1 year of age or older than 8 years; not permit more than 6 litters in her lifetime; not breed a bitch more than 2 out of 3 consecutive seasons.
Not breed to an unregistered Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
Honor all contracts regarding sales, co-ownerships, breeding rights, agreements, compensations, leases, stud service and/or any other written agreements set forth.
Acknowledge that the owner of the sire is as responsible as the owner of the dam in all matters of the welfare of the offspring. Anyone standing a Pembroke at stud bears great responsibility to the future of the breed; therefore, a stud owner should use the dog discriminately and with the paramount intention of advancing and protecting the breed.
Release puppies only at or over the age of 10 weeks.
Furnish written instructions on the care, feeding and health care to the new owner, as well as a written health record of immunizations or medical treatments.
Sell puppies and adults with a Health Certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian within a month prior to sale or request that the puppy or adult be examined by the new owner’s veterinarian within two weeks of the transfer.
Provide accurate and valid documentation of the AKC registration and pedigree.
Use a spay/neuter contract in the sale of a puppy or adult that shows a health issue or very serious fault as described in the Standard. Members are encouraged to use the limited registration option offered by the AKC.
Be prepared to accept and provide care for any puppy/adult returned directly to the breeder.
It Is Strongly Recommended That:
Written agreements be used in all practices of co-ownerships, breeding and/or selling of Pembroke Welsh Corgis.
PWCCA members serve as ongoing ambassadors to all individuals interested in our breed.
A copy of the Code of Ethics be given to each buyer at the time of sale.
Violations of the Code of Ethics shall be considered prejudicial to the best interest of the Club or the breed. As such, charges are addressed in Article VI – Discipline, Section 2, of the PWCCA Constitution and By-Laws.
Voted and Accepted by PWCCA Membership , March 4, 2007
Effective January 1, 2008
The club's meetings are open to non-members and offer an opportunity
to become familiar with the club and its members. Membership is open
to all persons at least 18 years of age who are in good standing with the American
Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purposes of the GGPWCF; to apply you need
to obtain an application from the club's Corresponding Secretary and have it
endorsed by two club members.
These
are just samplings of some of the "jobs" included in these committees.
Would you feel overwhelmed with the chairmanship? - That's ok - We
need helpers for the various tasks of the committees...
Newsletter produced annually in about Sept. Requires
collecting and layout of advertisers, collection and layout of articles, specialty
critiques and whatever the editor finds creative. Works in conjunction with
a professional printer for reproduction. Can
use folks with computer skills from everything of input of articles to page
layouts. ALL MEMBERS ENCOURAGED
TO SEND ARTICLES - WRITE ARTICLES - OR ANYTHING OF INTEREST TO CORGI FANCIERS.
Four page newsletter (no pictures, no ads) produced quarterly
comprised of what's coming up - what's happened - club communication - with
a global subscription from pet owners to show folk. Needs
computer and organizational skills. Can
be as creative as your imagination. Send
completed final copy to another member for
reproduction and distribution.
PWCCA
Rep:
Attend PWCCA meetings and communicate information to and
from the GGPWCF.
Awards
Chairman: Vacant
Coordinating distribution of awards applications annually.
Collecting applications, collating results, getting awards to recipients,
making sure
stock of awards kept current. Presentation
of annual awards at Specialty Banquet. (Most
recently presentation has consisted of poster boards of award winners at banquet)-Public
speaking skills not necessary or be creative and bring your ideas to the board.
Keeping track of trophies on hand, reorder as necessary,
responsible for setting up trophy table at specialty, procuring ribbons and
trophies for minor events throughout the year i.e.Spring/Fall
puppy matches. Specialty class
sponsorship-requests - responses,catalog
recognition.
Coordination of herding instinct test from procurement of
site and tester to entries.
Ways
and Means: Creativity
for fundraisers, load, unload, store, transport Corgi Booth items to up
to 3 events per year, usually Specialty, fall match or Corgi Faire and
Herding instinct.
Chairman: Vacant
Specialty: Many
Subcommittees need annual one time or as often as you like help.
Chairman: Vacant
Catalogs:Sell
catalogs in the mornings at the specialty. Great for new members to meet
and get a feel
for the flow of a show.
Hospitality Night:Procure,
coordinate, delegate; food and drink items for our hospitality night, usually
Thurs eve before the specialty.
Morning Hospitality:Make
coffee, bring and serve doughnuts,
bagels - usually about 6:30am -9:00am. Another
great way for new members to get involved.
Ring Stewards:Thinking
about wanting to judge or learn more about ring procedures from the pros.
Grounds:Coordinate,
delegate, help to set up and take down rings and signage around hotel. Assemble "pooper
scooper" squad (we all are well
qualified for this committee.) through Sun
morning of the Specialty.
Banquet:Coordinate
Awards banquet Saturday eve of Specialty with the hotel. Collect
reservations, etc
Raffle:Procure
raffle item or items, sell tickets, etc.
Judges hospitality:Provide
transportation, take out for meals, etc. Liaison for the club to make sure
they have everything they need. Great
for someone not showing and wanting to get to know and spend time one on
one or with a small group of some very knowledgeable breeders. A
fun job if your dogs are out of coat, etc.
Exhibitor Hospitality bags:Use
your imagination to procure and find donated items to assemble
for exhibitors- people and doggie things are great. Something you could do
even if you're not
attending the show.
Silent Auction:Coordinate
items at the Specialty Banquet night. Have
a special talent? - make something and donate for auction or have a connection
to procure donated items for auction. Do
not necessarily need to be "doggy"..
Announcer:Announce
over the loud speaker various information: i.e.,
Results from classes.
Annual supported
show for public outreach at the Feb. GGKC all breed show. Coordinate
help to put up benching, coordinate manpower for information booth. Remind
members of entry deadlines.
Anything from picking up rescue Corgis at a shelter to foster
care to assist with adoption applications. Take in and care for a
rescue corgi in the interim until a suitable home is found.
Returning phone calls from the public
with questions, wanting help locating puppies or just breed information. Participating
in public events to give out breed information and be an ambassador for the
breed.
Get decals fired onto plates annually. Coordinate
arrangements for delivery of plate to various specialties. DO
not have to attend specialty. Great
for a new person or out of area member.
