COTSWOLD  BOXER CLUB
						      GENERAL  CODE OF ETHICS
                            All members of the Cotswold Boxer Club undertake to abide by its general Code of  Ethics. 
						    Club  members:
                                    
                              Will properly house, feed, water and  exercise all dogs under their care and arrange for appropriate veterinary  attention if and when required.
                              
                              Will agree without reservation that any  veterinary surgeon performing an operation on any of their dogs which alters  the natural conformation of the animal, or who carries out a caesarean section  on a bitch, may report such operation to the Kennel Club.
						    Will agree that no healthy puppy will  be culled. Puppies which may not conform to the Breed Standard should be placed  in suitable homes.  
                                
                                Will abide by all aspects of the Animal  Welfare Act. 
						    Will not create demand for, nor supply,  puppies that have been docked illegally.
                                
                                Will agree not to breed from a dog or bitch  which could be in any way harmful to the dog or  to the breed. 
						    Will not allow any of their dogs to  roam at large or to cause a nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out  official duties.
                                
                                Will ensure that their dogs wear  properly tagged collars and will be kept leashed or under effective control  when away from home.
						    Will clean up after their dogs in  public places or anywhere their dogs are being exhibited.
                                
                                Will only sell dogs where there is a  reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life and will help with the  re-homing of a dog if the initial circumstances change.
						     Will supply written details of all dietary requirements and give guidance concerning  responsible ownership when placing dogs in a new home.
                                
                                Will ensure that all relevant Kennel Club  documents are provided to the new owner when selling or transferring a dog, and  will agree, in writing, to forward any relevant documents at the earliest  opportunity, if not immediately available.
						     Will  not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers or directly  or indirectly allow dogs to be given as a prize or donation in a competition of  any kind.  Will not sell by sale or auction Kennel  Club registration certificates as stand alone items (not accompanying a dog).
                                
   Will not knowingly  misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor falsely advertise dogs nor  mislead any person regarding the health or quality of a dog.
						    Breach of these provisions may result in  expulsion from club membership, and/or disciplinary action by the Kennel Club and/or  reporting to the relevant authorities for legal action, as appropriate.