Dogs on medication intended to alter the dog's physical or mental condition should not be used for breeding. Breeders agree to abide by all AKC rules and regulations, whether pertaining to breeding, exhibiting, record-keeping or any other aspect of purebred dog ownership. Breeders should make themselves available to the purchaser after the sale has been consummated to help with education counseling, grooming and other care questions as well as solving behavioral problems. Breeders should make available to fellow breeders any information they have that might aid in that breeder's efforts to improve the breed. ASSA members should be an example of leadership and outreach to encourage proper ethical behavior.
Good sportsmanship is appropriate at all times.
In general, all dog owners have a responsibility to their canine companions to provide proper care and humane treatment at all times, whether in a multiple or single dog household. Proper care and humane treatment includes adequate and nutritious diet, clean water, adequate exercise, clean comfortable living conditions, regular veterinary care, kind and responsive human companionship, and training for appropriate behavior. Dogs should not be kept in circumstances or numbers where all of these needs cannot be adequately fulfilled. All rights reserved. Pages last updated September 26, 1997.