Then MBDCA promotes responsible ownership of mixed breed dogs. All dogs registered with us      must be spayed, neutered, or otherwise made sterile.* As much as we all love our mixes, even one litter of puppies, whether accidental or planned, is one too many, considering the hundreds of thousands of fine dogs that are destroyed every year. The following items detail the conditions to which you will agree by becoming a member of the club. Your signature on a membership application indicates your willingness to abide by them.

1.  I hereby certify that the mixed breed dog(s) owned by me are spayed, neutered, or otherwise permanently made sterile, except that any puppies I may own shall be spayed by the age of six months if female or neutered by the age of nine months if male. (NOTE: Upon presentation of a letter signed by a veterinarian stating the reason why a dog should not be sterilized, an exception will be made for dogs who, due to medical problems or advanced age, are considered poor surgical risks, PROVIDED other measures are taken to prevent breeding.)

2. I hereby pledge to sterilize any mixed breed dog(s) or puppies hereafter acquired by me within 30 days of the date of such acquisition, unless they are less than six months of age (if female) or nine months of age (if male), in which event I pledge to sterilize them in accordance with item 1 above.

3. I shall not breed any purebred dog which is not registered with a nationally recognized kennel club.

4. I hereby pledge to observe good breeding practices in connection with any purebred dog(s) I may own, including adherence to the breed's code of ethics, if such exists.

5. I hereby pledge to practice good sportsmanship toward fellow club members and other dog owners, and to conduct myself in a manner that will reflect well upon the MBDCA at all times.

*If you have strong feelings against altering your dog, please write to us for more information. There are many reasons beyond preventing random breeding, including better health and improved temperament.