This Code of Ethics establishes a standard of conduct to be followed by all members of The Poodle Club of NSW Inc. throughout Australia in the normal course of owning, breeding, exhibiting, selling and judging Poodles.

Breeding represents a great responsibility to each individual, as he or she can upgrade or nullify many years of conscientious effort.

The breeder must be aware of this responsibility.

Discriminating and intelligent breeding programs can only improve the problems of the breed.

Breeding is to enhance positive qualities and cannot be expected to cover up serious faults.

Therefore, breeding partners should be carefully investigated for background and serious faults before a commitment is made.

As a member of The Poodle Club of NSW Inc. I/We hereby agree that:

I/We will abide with my Club’s Constitution, Regulations and by-laws and support the ANKC Standard for the Poodle.

I/We will abide with all ANKC and my state’s controlling body Rules and Regulations where they pertain.

I/We will, at all times, whether at home, traveling, at shows, or in public places, display good sportsmanship and conduct myself in such a manner as will reflect positively upon my Club and the Poodle.

I/We will help to educate the public in the ANKC Standard for the Poodle and in all other areas where I am qualified

I/We will try to breed in such a manner as to improve the quality of the breed.

I/We will not knowingly mate my Poodle to any non - “Main Register” Poodle or a dog or bitch of another breed whether registered or not.

I/We will not knowingly use for breeding any dogs and/or bitches with major defects.

I/We will sell Poodles only in a good healthy condition that are, to the best of my knowledge, free from any communicable disease.

I/We will not knowingly sell any dog or bitch that have defects of a nature that is detrimental to the breed.

I/We will supply each purchaser with the following at the time of sale.

1. Certificate of Registration and Pedigree from my state’s controlling body. NB This certificate may have to be forwarded after receipt from controlling body.
2. Immunization Certificate endorsed by a veterinarian.
3. Diet and Care Information Sheet.
4. Microchip Certificate or any other certificate required by my state.
5. Signed receipt

I/We will not sell stock without true representation to the purchaser. All advertising will be honest and not in any way misrepresentative, misleading or fraudulent.

I/We will continue to offer helpful assistance to the buyer as long as such aid is required.

I/We will not knowingly sell or donate any Poodle to a commercial dog wholesaler or a retail pet dealer (not approved by my state’s controlling body), or directly or indirectly allow them to be given as prizes in contests of any kind, or for any purpose that may lead to their exploitation.