CODE
OF ETHICS
We require that
all members
subscribe to the
following Code of Ethics
to promote and
foster the highest standards
among our member
breeders,
Cockapoo owners,and
fanciers,
and to encourage
sportsmanship and
cooperation
in the improvement
and advancement
of N.A.P.C.B. registered
Cockapoos.
Our members must
agree
to follow all policy
established for
member breeders
by the N.A.P.C.B.
Members agree to encourage responsible pet ownership.
Members must provide
excellent care for their dogs,
including but not
limited to a high quality food,
an adequate supply
of fresh clean water,
adequate shelter,
socialization,
daily exercise,
regular grooming
and health &
veterinary care as needed.
All members must
maintain high standards
of health and care
for their dogs.
Members agree to
obey all applicable
federal, state,
and local laws
governing their
kennel.
Members agree to
obey all applicable
federal, state,
and local laws
concerning licensing,
identification,
and immunizations.
Members agree to
never falsify
any records or
documents
concerning the
registrations
or pedigrees of
their breeding stock.
Members agree to
keep
accurate records
of all breeding stock,
including registration
numbers,
matings, puppies
produced,
name and address
of new owner
and date of each
transfer.
Members agree to
properly identify
all dogs registered
with this organization
by approved methods
- including microchips,
tattoos, or collars
with tags.
Members agree to
deal honestly and fairly
with the public
at all times.
Members agree to
deal honestly and fairly
with other N.A.P.C.B.
members
at all times.
Members shall avoid unfair competitive practices.
Members must avoid
slander
or defamation of
competitors.
Members must avoid
actions or business practices
which would result
in dishonor or distrust
of competitors,
Cockapoos in general,
or the N.A.P.C.B.
Members must be
willing
to assist each
customer
regarding the
basic characteristics
of a Cockapoo puppy
and offer instruction
regarding the proper
way
to care for a Cockapoo
puppy.
Members must provide
each customer with a
N.A.P.C.B. registration
application
at time of transfer.
Members agree to
submit
litter registration
applicatons
in a timely manner.
Members must offer
a written guarantee
stating the extent
and limits of your obligations
concerning the
puppy
once they leave
your facility.
Members agree to
never breed any animal
until it is both
physically and mentally mature.
Members must refrain
from releasing
any puppy until
it is at least
seven (7) weeks
old, or eight (8) weeks old
if the puppy is
to be shipped.
Members must agree
that all
advertising of
their puppies
will be factual
and honest,
both in substance
and implication.
Members should avoid
encouraging buyers
regarding
the breeding potential
of a puppy.
The N.A.P.C.B. believes
that
breeding quality
Cockapos
involves certain
responsibilities
and members are
encouraged
not to take it
lightly.
Members are encouraged
to plan each breeding
with the paramount
intention of improving the Cockapoo.
Members agree to
refrain
from using animals
for any illegal
activity.
Members agree to
refrain from
the practice of
inbreeding.
Members shall conduct
business in such a way
as to only bring
honor and respect
to themselves &
their kennels
as well as the
N.A.P.C.B.
Members will breed
only dogs
known to be free
of
serious or disqualifying
defects.
Members will not
breed
monorchids, cryptorchids,
dogs with vicious
or shy temperaments,
or dogs with serious
defects
or disqualifications.
As responsible breeders,
all members
will refrain from
using a dog that,
although free from
serious or disqualifying defects,
consistently produces
afflicted puppies.
Members must show
discrimination
in the placement
of their puppies
by screening all
applicants
and be concerned
at all times
with the type of
homes
in which their
puppies are placed.
Upon the sale of
a dog or puppy,
members must provide
the buyer
with a properly
executed
N.A.P.C.B. Registration
Application,
feeding instructions,
an innoculation
and parasite control record,
and a written health
guarantee.
Members agree to
stay well informed
in the field of
genetics
and work to eliminate
hereditary defects
from the Cockapoo.
Members agree to
not knowingly misrepresent
the characteristics
of the Cockapoo
nor mislead any
person
regarding the performance
of any dogs and/or
puppies
offered for sale.
Members are not
permitted to place a puppy
through a broker
or a pet store.
To do so will result
in termination of membership.
All members are
encouraged
to promote spay/neuter
for all puppies
placed as pets.
All members are
encouraged to
make good use of
health testing.
All members must
conduct themselves
in a professional
manner.
All members must
refrain from unnecessary criticism
of other people’s
dogs and their breeding practices.
As a matter of ethics,
members must pledge
to help educate
the general public
as well as to assist
the novice breeder.
*Please note that
as a potential member
you are required
to read the code of ethics.
You must signify
that you have done so
by responding with
a "yes" on the application.
It is the opinion
of the N.A.P.C.B.
that both the Cockapoo,
and the buying
public deserves
no less from a
breeder
than what is set
forth
in our code of
ethics.
The N.A.P.C.B.
promotes &
supports
spay/neuter.
If you support spay/neuter
for companion animals
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