NB Kennel Club Code of Ethics

Established 1907, Incorporated 1937
Serving Saint John & Kings Co., New Brunswick, Canada

NBKC Code of Ethics

Members are required to sign and abide by the following Code of Ethics:

This code of Ethics is made with the aims and regulations of the Canadian Kennel Club.

Any member of the New Brunswick Kennel Club who is debarred or deprived privileges of the Canadian Kennel Club will automatically be deprived of their membership with the New Brunswick Kennel Club.

Any person prosecuted and found guilty of cruelty to any animal cannot become a member of the New Brunswick Kennel Club. If a member should be found guilty of cruelty to any animal, their membership will automatically be revoked.

Members will undertake the task of educating and encouraging all novices to the world of purebreds, no matter their interest; pet owner, exhibitor, trialer or breeder.

Members shall maintain good health and welfare of their dogs and at all times be a positive role model for dog ownership.

The New Brunswick Kennel Club considers it unethical for any member to sell dogs to pet stores or wholesalers dealing in dogs or to knowingly sell to any person who sells to pet stores or wholesalers. They should not knowingly allow any of their dogs to be used in raffles, lotteries, auctions or as competition prizes.

Member breeders are encouraged to accept responsibility for any and all puppies or adults sold, regarding temperament, neglect, abuse or abandonment.

Members agree to deal honorably and honestly with regard to other members, contracts originating from them, and the general public.

Any member feeling there is just cause to file a complaint against another member will do so in writing to the Ethics Committee with a $10.00 remittance. Upon investigation, if the complaint is deemed valid, the remittance will be returned to the complainant. Should the complaint be deemed unfounded, the New Brunswick Kennel Club will retain the $10.00 remittance.

Member breeders shall breed in accordance with the Canadian Kennel Club regulations, and only with healthy, mature animals of sound temperament that adhere to the standard of the breed.

Member breeders are encouraged to provide appropriate documentation with regard to pedigree, registration, health and testing of dogs in a breeding or sale.

Members agree to conduct themselves at all times in a manner that reflects credit upon themselves, the Club and the sport of purebred dogs.

Members will not have unspayed or un-neutered non-purebred dogs which they own on their premises.

No membership will be considered valid until this Code of Ethics is signed and on file with the New Brunswick Kennel Club Secretary. A duplicate copy is to be retained by the member.