Code of Ethics
1. CONDUCT
1. All members must abide by all CMTC and CKC rules concerning purebred dogs.
2. All CMTC members must be in good standing with the Canadian Kennel Club.
3. Members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner to reflect favourably on the CMTC, Manchester Terriers as a breed, and all aspects of competition concerning this breed.
4. The membership is encouraged to be "ambassadors" for the breed and do their best to encourage responsible ownership through education and support of new members and new Manchester Terrier owners.
5. Responsible ownership includes respect for show sites, other exhibitors and their dogs, as well as respect for the general public and public property.
2. HEALTH
1. Responsible breeders will breed only healthy stock and be aware of the various breed conditions.
2. To this end they should be aware of the various breed conditions such as von Willebrand's Disorder (vWD), Legges Perthes, Thyroid disorder, PRA and others, and test accordingly before breeding. Responsible breeders will use available tests to ensure that to the best of their knowledge they are producing sound healthy Manchester Terriers.
3. As VWD is clearly one of the most prevalent conditions within this breed the CMTC members are strongly encouraged test all potential breeding stock using one of the tests currently available and that all efforts be made to eliminate this problem in future generations. Test results are to be made available to potential buyers/owners of stud/bitches/puppies/dogs.
3. BREEDING AGE
1. The CMTC recommends that bitches not be bred before the age of two and it is recommended that bitches not be bred after their eighth birthday. Back to back breedings are discouraged, and no more than three litters within a twenty four month period.
2. Dogs should not be used at stud before they reach twelve months old, and under normal circumstances not be used after the age of twelve.
3. No owner of a stud dog will be allowed to service a bitch who's owner is indirectly or directly involved with any puppy broker, puppy mill, litter lot sales or any enterprise whose business is involved in like activities of the same or any other breed. Likewise, no owner of a bitch shall have dealings with any puppy broker, puppy mill, litter lot sales or any enterprise whose business is involved in like activities of the same or any other breed.
4. Owners of the bitch and the stud are responsible for the litter from the resulting breeding and will ensure that the puppies be placed in suitable homes.
4. PUPPIES/DOGS PLACEMENT
1. No puppy (dog) shall be sold to commercial facilities, businesses or agents thereof.
2. All sales of puppies (dogs) are to be accompanied by a written sales agreement by the breeder/seller of the puppies (dogs) and agreed to and signed by all parties involved in the sale or transfer of ownership of the puppy(dogs). The written agreement is also to include all details about the puppy/dog, including registration, information on and including health records and future care requirements for the welfare of the puppy/dog.
3. The CMTC recommends releasing puppies to their new homes only at or after 8 weeks of age and to consider size and age when shipping all Manchester Terriers to insure their safe arrival.
4. Members are encouraged to select and place any puppies (dogs) that are unsuitable of a breeding program in suitable homes under CKC non-breeding contracts or other suitable spay/neuter contracts. This does not include neutered or intact pets of the breeder.
Violators of the CMTC code of ethics will be subject to actions by the Board of Directors.