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CODE OF ETHICS
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1) A breeder-member shall strive to conform to the Yorkshire Terrier Standard as
approved by the American Kennel Club, to improve progeny, and to reduce faults
to a minimum.
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2) Members shall comply with the rules of the American Kennel Club concerning
record keeping and the registration, identification, sale, and transfer of dogs.
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3) Members shall refer potential puppy purchasers to other reputable breeders and
be helpful and courteous to those who request information about the breed.
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4) All stud dogs and bitches shall be screened prior to breeding for both infectious and
hereditary diseases using the then generally accepted and available techniques.
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5) A breeder-member selling puppies or offering stud services shall fully disclose to
potential clients any serious or disabling hereditary defects, including the reasonable
possibility of such defects.
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6) All contractual terms and conditions relating to Yorkshire Terriers shall be reduced
to writing and shall be honored by a member.
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7) An exhibitor-member shall not alter a dog’s natural appearance except as provided
in the Yorkshire Terrier Standard.
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8) A member shall not defame another member nor seek to impair a member’s
reputation, provided, however, a member shall report any serious situation that is
detrimental to the breed or is inconsistent with these principles.
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9) A member’s advertising:
- shall be professional in appearance and location;
- shall not refer to YTCA membership to attempt to enhance integrity or the quality of
stock;
- shall not contain any misleading photograph or other graphic materials; and
- shall not use terms as “teacup”, “tiny specialists”, doll faced, or similar terminology.
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10) A member shall sponsor an applicant for membership only if the member has
personally known the applicant for at least two years. At least one of the sponsoring
members must have visited the applicants’ facility at least once during the two years
immediately preceding the application date.