Breeder Mentoring
All new breeders will be provided with a mentor to assist them with the entire breeding processs.
Breeders Code of Ethics
- I agree to breed only the best stock as stipulated by the King Shepherd Standard of the Breed to improve the breed for the future.
- I agree to select all breeding pairs according to the KSCIR Rules and Regulations.
- I agree to review littermate information.
- I agree that I will not breed any King Shepherd that possesses genetic diseases which include hip dysplasia and heart disease.
- I agree as a breeder dedicated to the King Shepherd to present my stock with honesty to inquiries about my dogs.
- I agree not to make misrepresentations regarding any specific dog, breeder or the King Shepherd breed in public, on private forums or via the internet.
- I agree to act in a professional manner in public when representing the breed and will refer questions to the breeding committee if I am not sure of the correct answer.
- I agree to study the faults and virtues of past generations that my breeding may produce and should contact the Breeding Committee for advice when necessary.
- I agree to provide proper care, health, nutrition, socialization and training. All dogs/puppies should be kept in optimum conditions.
- I agree to inform the Breeding Committee if I have an accidental breeding as soon as possible.
- I agree to register my litters with the KSCIR and not to “dual register” my KSCIR King Shepherds with any other registry with the exception of showing.
- I will do everything possible to collect and maintain LMI on my litters.
- I agree that any King Shepherd I produce, with no exceptions, must be sold with a guarantee and uphold them in a timely manner. I agree to the best of my ability to maintain my co-ownerships, breeding contracts, spay/neuter contracts.
- I agree to if not support my fellow sanctioned breeders, at least refrain from negative commentary when discussing the breed with prospective King Shepherd owners, judges, media, etc.
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