Chinese Shar-Pei of America Code of Ethics; governing the breeding program of Kudzu Shar-Pei
I am a member of the Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America, and as such I am committed to the care, protection and advancement of this breed.
I believe that I have a lifetime commitment to any dog I have
bred or obtained; be it a beloved companion and pet, a show, obedience or service
dog or a dog that I have rescued or accepted back for whatever reason. I will not breed my Shar-Pei while it is still too young or after
it has become too old. I will not breed my Shar-Pei too often for its own good
or lines too close for its health to be maintained. I will not bred my Shar-Pei if any medical tests or screenings indicate that the dog should not be bred.
I will take care of the physical needs of my Shar-Pei, providing
daily quality food and clean water, clean living spaces, healthy exercise, regular
and proper veterinary care. I will take care of the emotional needs of my Shar-Pei giving
proper socialization with family members and other humans as well as other animals,
especially other dogs. I will provide stimulating activity and playtime to keep
it alert. I will never abuse my Shar-Pei by causing it intentional harm
or pain, involve it in any blood sport or place it to any kind of breeding or
research facility. I will be honest in my dealings with those from whom I purchase
dogs as well as those to whom I sell any dogs. I will truthfully and openly
inform them of any potential health problems or known health issues. I will provide a full pedigree along with any information I have
about my dogs' lines. I will provide full disclosure in my contract, and I will
readily accept back any Shar-Pei that I place into any home. I will be courteous to my fellow exhibitors - both in the ring
and out. I will never do anything that might cause disruption, hardship or difficulty
for another exhibitor at a show. I will be gracious in both winning and losing
- realizing that all of us are there to do and try our best. I will be helpful to the novice exhibitor - knowing how much it
meant to me when I was one. I will do my best to earn respect as well as show respect to others
involved in this breed and the sport of purebred dogs. I will try to keep in
mind that my behavior and that of my dogs reflects on all members of my chosen
community - realizing that bad behavior either inside or outside the ring will
do more harm than any ribbon may be worth. I will at all times do my best for my club, my breed and especially
my dogs.
I am a member of the Chinese Shar-pei Club of America and am proud to be one and a breeder of this magnificent breed.