Australian Bulldog Society INC.

Code of Ethics

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Each member upon signing an application for membership of the ABS Inc. is bound by the Code of Ethics of the ABS Inc.

1. I shall ensure that all dogs in my care are properly housed, fed, watered and exercised and receive proper veterinary care if required.

2. I shall breed for the improvement of the breed and not knowingly breed from any dog with a flaw that is life limiting or expected to cause chronic disability or disease throughout the dog's lifespan.

3. I shall not breed from any bitch under the age of 12 months.

4. I shall not breed from any bitch more than twice in 18 months.

5. I shall not breed more than four litters from any bitch without veterinary certification of fitness for further breeding.

6. I shall not dock the tails of any pup/dog unless recommended and carried out by a veterinarian for a diagnosed physical ailment.

7. I shall not permit any Australian/'Aussie' Bulldog in my care to be mated with a dog of any other breed.

8. I shall not release any pups from my care under the age of 8 weeks.

9. I shall not export any pups under the age of 12 weeks.

10. I shall register pups bred by me with the ABS Inc. and provide Registration certificates to buyers.

11. I shall vaccinate all pups bred by me between 6 and 8 weeks of age and provide current vaccination certificates with all pups/dogs when placed into new homes.

12. I shall worm all pups/dogs in my care at appropriate times and provide information of medication used and next due date when placed into new homes by me.

13. I shall provide dietary information for all pups/dogs in my care when being placed into new homes by me.

14. I shall not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed or provide false information to members of the public for the ABS Inc.

15. I shall not sell any pups bred by me via pet shops.

16.I shall have all pups bred by me microchipped by a veterinary surgeon.