The Neapolitan Mastiff Club UK ~

Code Of Ethics

THE

THE NEAPOLITAN MASTIFF CLUB

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The purpose of the Neapolitan Mastiff Club

is to ensure the care,

well-being and welfare of the

Neapolitan Mastiff.

To protect the breed against abuse,

neglect and unethical practices.

To promote the development of

the Neapolitan Mastiff here in the UK

to the highest possible standard.

The Neapolitan Mastiff Club

therefore

intends, by action and example,

to abide by the Club’s Code

of Ethics in

all aspects pertaining to the breed

and encourages all

its members to do the same.

CODE OF ETHICS

1. MEMBERSHIP ETIQUETTE.

(a) All members shall endeavour to ensure that:

at all times all dogs that they are responsible for

are properly housed, fed, watered and exercised.

That all dogs will receive

proper veterinary attention

as and when required. That all dogs are kept

under control in public places

and will never be left in the

care of unsupervised children.

(b) All members shall endeavor to behave

in a manner befitting ownership

of a Neapolitan Mastiff.

To be honest in their dealings

with prospective owners,

fellow owners and breeders.

Exhibit sportsmanlike conduct in all competition.

Be willing to contribute towards a programme

of improvement within the breed and never

become embroiled in any activity, which might render

the breed liable to adverse media attention.

2. BREEDING.

(a) All members shall endeavour to ensure that:

All breeding is carefully planned

with the health and

temperament of the bitch and stud dog

of primary importance.

Neapolitan Mastiff’s are not to be mated

to dogs of other breeds or unregistered dogs.

Only K.C. registered dogs/bitches

that conform as closely

as possible to the breed standard,

who are clear from known hereditary

abnormalities and faults will be

bred from. The Neapolitan Mastiff Club supports the K.C.

ongoing health program and would respectfully

request that members Hip and Elbow

score their dogs prior to starting

a breeding program. Also that the

said scores are logged with the K.C.

and that any dog having an unacceptable

high score will not knowingly

be bred from. The Neapolitan Mastiff Club

also acknowledges the need for the

K.C. Accredited Breeder Scheme

and supports it, thus encouraging members to join it.

This will in every way promote the general improvement

of the breed by encouraging the breeding of healthy

well-adjusted puppies by good breeding practices.

(b) All members shall endeavor to ensure that:

No bitch shall be mated before the age of 18 months OR

following her 6^th birthday.

Nor shall a bitch whelp more

than two litters in a two-year period. Any bitch

that has had more than three puppies shall

not be mated within a six month period

and any member who

breeds five or more litters per year will

not breed more than one litter in a 12

month period from any one bitch.

No stud dog owner shall allow their dog to be used at stud

where the bitch would whelp before 2 years of age.

It is the responsibility of the stud dog owner to ensure

that they do not provide the service of a stud dog

in circumstances where the

Code of Ethics would be breached.

(d) All members shall endeavour to keep

accurate records of all mating, breeding,

sales and registrations.

Three-generation pedigrees will also be retained

for reference for each litter bred.

3. SALE OF NEAPOLITAN MASTIFF PUPPIES.

(a) All members selling puppies shall endeavour to ensure that:

all puppies will be at least 8 weeks of age when

passed to the new owners and will be in good health.

The club actively encourages breeders to identify each

puppy by way of micro-chipping and/or tattooing before being sold.

Each puppy will be accompanied by a

diet sheet, veterinary details, a signed pedigree and the

K.C Registration / Transfer of ownership form. Also if

any endorsements are placed on the registration,

the breeder must advise as such to the perspective owner

before the dog is sold. If such K.C documents

are not available at the time of sale, they will be forwarded

to the new owner as soon as possible after receipt from the K.C -

unless it was mutually agreed in writing,

prior to sale, that these documents would be withheld.

(b) All members selling puppies shall endeavour

to make every effort to ensure that: puppies are sold only

to responsible caring owners who can offer permanent homes.

Neapolitan Mastiff’s shall not be sold to pet

shops, dealers or any third parties.

Puppies shall not be sold without the

buyer being made aware of any

defect or definite deviation from the standard at the time of sale.

No member shall knowingly misrepresent

the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise

or mislead any person regarding the performance of

any dog.

to provide continuing advice and support to the new owner.

In the event of a new owner being unable to keep

a Neapolitan Mastiff, the breeder in the first instance OR

the stud dog owner shall be prepared

(with the assistance of Neapolitan Mastiff Welfare if necessary) to

find an alternative suitable home.

4. BREACHES OF THE CODE OF ETHICS.

(a) The Committee of the Neapolitan Mastiff Club

shall be empowered to act upon minor deviations

to the above Code of Ethics within its membership.

Where a complaint has been made, the members

involved must be prepared to offer an acceptable

explanation in writing and signed, if the Committee

(in any situation, which can appear

to be a breach of the Code of Ethics), request’s it.

(b) Any member aiding or abetting any other

member to breach the Code of Ethics shall be as equally

responsible as the offender.

or mistreatment of Neapolitan Mastiff’s, it

is the duty of the membership to report (in writing)

such to the Honourable Secretary of the Neapolitan

Mastiff Club. The matter will be considered by the

respective Committee which, following investigation

of the complaint, may consider such

matters under their respective rules.

(d) The Neapolitan Mastiff Club reserves the right

to refuse the renewal of membership or dismiss

any member from the club who has been proven

to be in breach of the Code of Ethics and has not

offered a satisfactory or reasonable explanation.

5. IMPLEMENTATION.

A Code of Ethics is a guideline, not Rules,

Regulations or a Legal Document.

Therefore Club Members

are agreeing to enforce them upon themselves

and other members in a civil and responsible manner.

I the undersigned have reviewed the Code of Ethics

and accept and agree with its contents.

(Where joint membership both parties to sign)

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