Breeder Code of Ethics

All breeders must abide by our code of ethics as detailed below.

• I will maintain a safe, clean and sanitary facility for all pets.
• I will comply with all federal, state or provincial, and local government laws and regulations concerning the keeping of dogs that I breed.
• I will breed only for the purpose of improving the quality of the breed.
• I will conscientiously plan each litter of pets for sale by carefully selecting a stud and bitch to be mated based on their pedigrees, conformation, and temperament.
• I will not breed any stud or bitch until they are both physically and mentally mature enough to breed.
• I will not continue to breed any stud or bitch beyond the appropriate age for the breed.
• I will be knowledgeable about inherited health problems in my breed and will do appropriate health clearances on all breeding animals.
• I will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise, or mislead any person regarding the performance of any of my dogs for sale.
• I will refrain from releasing any puppy until it is at least eight (8) weeks old, regardless of possible lesser requirements in my state or province. In addition, I will not release any puppy weighing less than two (2) pounds until it is at least ten (10) weeks old.
• I will keep accurate records and retain those records for a minimum of five (5) years. These records will include: stud services, pedigrees, all litters of dogs for sale, and all dogs sold.
• I will provide all new dog owners with appropriate health certificates and vaccination records within 24 hours of puppy delivery and all registration paperwork within 60 days.
• I will not contact directly or indirectly or attempt to sell any goods, services, or puppies to any BuyPuppyDirect.com retail customer.