When engaged in the course of caring for, breeding,
selling, exhibiting and/or judging purebred dogs,
members shall:

1. Abide by and up hold the principals of the Constitution and By-laws of the Kelowna & District Kennel Club and The Canadian Kennel Club.
   
2. Be responsible owners and keep their dogs in a clean, healthy environment, provide good nutrition, proper care, and health  protection for the through worming,  inoculations and necessary veterinary care. No animal in his/her care shall be subjected to any abuse or cruelty.
   
3. Follow the rules of good sportsmanship and strive to gain respect for participation in all dog related activities.
   
4. Keep well informed in the field of genetics and strive to eliminate hereditary defects from their chosen breed(s). Prior to any breeding, the dogs must be certified clear of hip dysplasia and eye problems.
   
5. Carefully analyze the conformation, temperament and pedigrees of the prospective sire and dam before entering into a breeding agreement or breeding his/her own dog(s) and refuse the mating if, in his/her opinion, it will not be in the best interest of the breed.
   
6. Maintain accurate and complete pedigrees, breeding records and medical records of their dog(s).
   
7. Strive to contribute to the improvement of the quality, temperament, health and welfare of purebred dogs at all levels.
   
8. Not engage in the breeding or selling of dogs which are not purebred, either as a principal, agent, intermediary, or otherwise. Not sell dogs to pet shops. Commercial brokers, or dealers. Not give away or donate for raffles and prizes any dog, no matter how charitable the cause. Upon engaging in any of these practices automatically forfeit their membership
   
9. Stand behind the quality and condition of the stock. Upon selling dogs or puppies which he/she knows to have a physical condition or serious deviation from the standard which indicates that the breeding of the animal would be detrimental to the welfare of the breed will so inform the buyer, and the sale will be made accompanied by a Canadian Kennel Club non-breeding agreement.
   
10. Comply with the provisions of the Animal Pedigree Act and the By-laws of The Canadian Kennel Club in respect to litter  registration and transfers of owners.