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Code of Ethics

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. MBDCA stresses responsible dog ownership and good sportsmanship toward fellow club members and other dog owners.
  2. I hereby certify that the mixed breed dog(s) owned by myself and/or family members are or will be spayed, neutered or sterilized at the time it is registered with the MBDCA or one of its chapters.
  3. I hereby pledge that any mixed breed dog(s) living with me and not registered with the MBDCA or one of its chapters will be neutered, spayed or made sterile by two years of age. Prior to sterilization, all necessary precautions and actions will be taken to prevent the dog from reproducing.This appliesalso to male dogs.
  4. I shall not breed any purebred dog which is not of a breed recognized by an official purebred dog registry that promotes Codes of Ethics for breeders and encourages responsible breeding practices.
  5. As a responsible purebred dog owner, I will not breed my dog indiscriminately, but only to dogs that are suitable for my particular dog, with the foremost goals of any breeding improving the breed and maintaining high standards for the health of the puppies produced. Any dogs I use for breeding will have proper current certification of recommended health checks, the dogs will be physically mature, of good temperament and of breeding quality, proven by holding conformation championships or working titles appropriate to the breed. I will take great care where any puppies of my breeding go, and will sell all pet quality puppies on spay/neuter contracts.
  6. I shall not take part in the breeding or promotion of so-called “Designer Dogs” in which two (2) different breeds of purebred dogs are used to create a novelty “mixed-breed” dog.

*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.

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