By setting a reasonable price for young puppies, the breeder upholds the value of the breed. Adults and puppies are given first class care and therefore cannot be sold at a low price. The breeder sells Keeshonden, permits stud service, and leases studs or bitches only to individuals who have demonstrated that they will give them proper care and attention, and who are in written agreement with this Code of Ethics. The breeder makes available to the novice the benefit of his or her advice and experience. The breeder requires adherence to this Code of Ethics and to the Keeshond Club of America's Recommended Practices for Breeders, Exhibitors, and Owners in all transactions.
All puppies leaving the breeder's possession are at least seven weeks of age.
All new owners are provide with written details on feeding, general care, dates of worming, and inoculations and a four-generation pedigree. Written contracts are provided and signed by all parties to all sales and other transactions prior to physical transfer of the animal. These contracts specify how the breeder will honor a refund or replacement, which may be necessary because of unforeseen health problems or other circumstances. Contracts that require puppies back as part of the purchase price of the bitch, whether the arrangements are an outright purchase or co-ownership of the bitch to satisfy the purchase price should not require puppies back after the bitch's first normal litter, the size of which is to be defined in the contract. At the completion of the transfer of these above mentioned puppies, the dam's breeder will deliver to the purchaser all forms necessary for completion of the transaction.