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Thinking of getting a Dog??
A lot of careful thought should be given
Will dirty pawmarks on the floor,
hairs on clothes or chairs,
little accidents until house-training is completed all be understood?
(When problems of the above nature arise it is usually
the pup that suffers).
It is advisable to learn as much as possible about the breed
you admire, and you speak to many owners as you can
BEFORE purchasing your puppy.
The average life span of the Japanese Spitz is 14-17 years.
Are you ready for that commitment?
Is there someone responsible at home most of the time
to look after the pup - a quick visit at lunchtime is NOT enough.
So you have decided
to buy a Dog.
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When you go to select a puppy ask
to see the
Mother (dam) as this can give a reasonable
indication of how the pup will develop.
If buying a Pedigree Pup always go
to a
reputable breeder, and expect to get
the following items:
1. Pedigree.
2. Registration Certificate.
3. Diet Sheet.
4. Dates when pup was wormed
5. Card Signed by vet stating any inoculations pup has received.
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Good Citizen Dog Scheme - Legal notes!
Being a responsible owner means looking after
your dog properly in feeding, training,
exercise and grooming.
You must always ensure that your pet never
causes trouble to any member of the Community -
Remember not everybody likes dogs! You must also
make sure that children are thought from an early age
to care for and respect their canine friend.
A dog needs a license, should wear
a collar and
identity disc, and be under effective control at all times,
preferably on a lead in public places.
Things to remember
Keep your dog under control at all
times.
Keep him/her under supervision if being allowed off lead.
Never allow your dog to roam freely in grazing fields
or through crops and never allow him/her chase
wildlife or livestock if in the country.
Clean up after your dog
(bring a plastic bag in your pocket for this purpose)
Do not allow your dog to interfere with passersby in the street.
Do not allow your dog to make unnecessary noise
by constantly howling or barking.
Do not take your dog into food shops or any place
were dogs are not welcome.
You should have a good knowledge of the Dog Control Act.
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CODE OF ETHICS
WELFARE, BREEDING, SELLING AND DISPOSING OF DOGS
BY ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
THAT ARE ACCEPTED FOR REGISTRATION BY
THE IRISH KENNEL CLUB AND WHO ARE
RESIDENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
SECTION 1 - UNDERTAKING
Each person, upon signing an application for registration
or transfer of ownership and being duly elected to associate
membership of the Irish Kennel Club, shall, in addition to agreeing
to be bound by the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of the Irish
Kennel Club,
be also bound by the Irish Kennel Club Code of Ethics relating to Responsible
Dog Ownership, including the keeping, welfare, breeding, selling and
disposing of dogs by members to the effect of the terms and conditions
set out under Section 2 hereof.
SECTION 2 - COMPLIANCE WITH CODE
OF ETHICS
In consideration of accepting an application to register or transfer
I pledge to the Irish Kennel Club that:-
1. I shall ensure that
at all times all dogs under my control are properly
housed, fed, watered, exercised and receive proper Veterinary attention,
if and when required.
2. I shall not allow
any dogs under my care to roam at large and
when in public places shall ensure they are leashed as required or
under effectual control at all times.
3. I shall breed in
accordance with the breed standard and endeavor
to improve the breed ensuring the health of the progeny.
4. I shall not mate
from any bitch kept by me
(a) under one year of age,
(b) or over eight years of age,
(c) for not more than six litters,
(d) or dogs over the age of twelve years.
Permission must be sought and granted by the
Irish Kennel Club to exceed these provisions.
5. I shall not permit
any of my pure bred dogs to be
mated except to a dog of the same breed without the consent of the Irish
Kennel Club.
6. I shall ensure that
all persons acquiring dogs from me clearly understand
their responsibilities for the care and welfare of the animal and that
they have
the time and facilities to fulfill their obligations to the dogs.
7. I shall provide to
all purchasers of dogs or dogs placed
by me written details of all dietary and immunization requirements and/or
an
appropriate publication relating to such and shall make them
aware of their responsibilities as dog owners to the community at large.
8. I shall not knowingly
sell or gift any dog to unethical dealers,
or directly or indirectly to allow a dog to be given as a prize
or donation in a contest of any kind.
9. I shall not knowingly
misrepresent the characteristics
of the breed, or falsely advertise, or mislead any person regarding
the dog.
10. I shall ensure when
selling or transferring a dog to
another person that all documents as provided and
required by the Irish Kennel Club will be supplied to the purchaser
or transferee.
SECTION 3 - FAILURE
TO OBSERVE
Any person failing to observe any provisions of the Code
of Ethics may be dealt with under the Disciplinary Rules
of the Irish Kennel Club.
Effective 1/1/95
DECLARATION OF ANIMAL RIGHTS
In as much as there is ample evidence
that we share the earth with other creatures great and small,
that many of these animals experience pleasure and pain,
that these animals deserve our just treatment, and
that these animals are unable to speak for themselves,
We do therefore declare that these animals
have the right to live free from wnaton expolitation,
wheather in the name of science or sport, exhibition or service, food or fashion;
have the right to live in harmony with their nature,
rather than according to human desires;
have the right to live on a healthy pkanet.
We therefore call for the protection of these rights.
