I will not use dogs for breeding that are not American Kennel Club (AKC) registered. I will
not use my studs on unregistered bitches.
I shall breed and/or provide stud service to conform to the AKC Standard of Excellence
(Breed Standard) and only from quality, healthy stock.
I will screen for inherited diseases as known in the breed and will not breed dogs that are
known to have/carry those diseases or screen for them.
I shall ensure that at all times dogs under my control shall be kept under sanitary
conditions and shall be given maximum health protection through regular inoculations and
proper nutrition. I will ensure that my dogs shall be contained within safe restrictions
whenever their safety cannot be personally supervised.
I will not sell dogs or puppies without true representation to the purchaser nor use
misleading or untruthful statements in selling or advertising.
All puppies will be sold as pets except those I have reason to believe are of eccellent
breeding quality or show potential.
I will not sell puppies to pet shops, "puppy mills," or laboratories.
I will screen prospective buyers as thoroughly as possible to determine their desire and
ultimate intent for each puppy or dog acquired from me.
All puppies leaving my possession shall be a minimum of eight (8) weeks of age or if being
shipped to another state, they must be at least twelve (12) weeks of age.
I will supply each purchaser with: a) at least a three generation pedigree, b) a complete
medical record, and c) details on proper feeding and care.
The buyer will agree that I will be contacted whenever an owner can no longer keep a dog
at any time in the dogs' life and it will be my obligation as a breeder to take the dog back
or arrange for its' care until such time that the dog can be placed in a new home.
Pet puppy purchasers will be strongly encouraged to spay or neuter all pet quality puppies
and such puppies will be sold with the AKC Limited Registration and/or spay/neuter
contract.
I will cover all stud service terms by written agreement and keep accurate records of
matings and births as required by the AKC. I will assist in the placement of any dogs sired
by my stud and will encourage the breeder to ask a price for puppies consistent with pride
in the breed.
I will help educate the public in the Breed Standard and care of my breed and all other areas
of animal welfare which I am qualified to discuss. I will try to educate people as to the
correct sizes, coats and colors of the miniature dachshund.
I will observe all AKC rules and regulations and abide by the By - Laws of the National
Miniature Dachshund Club, Inc.
I will devote myself to the betterment of the breed and promote the fancy through my
deeds and conduct
