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1. Abide by the
Constitution and By-laws of the Boston Terrier Club of
America and the rules of the American Kennel Club.
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2. Maintain the best
possible standards of canine health, cleanliness and
care.
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3. Breed all bitches
with the intention of improving the breed (with that
particular breeding).
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4. Ensure that my dogs
that are offered for stud and bitches that are
accepted for stud service are in good health and free
from communicable diseases and disqualifying faults.
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5. Refuse to breed my
stud dogs to any bitch whose owner is directly
involved with any puppy broker, puppy mill, litter lot
sales or any other commercial enterprise whose
business is involved in like activities.
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6. Keep accurate
breeding records including registration papers and
pedigrees.
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7. Establish service
and sales agreements that are mutually agreed upon,
stated in writing and signed by all principles
involved.
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8. Furnish records to
each buyer of all immunizations and worming. Also
furnish buyer pedigree and American Kennel Club
registration or transfer documents, unless written
agreement is made at the time of sale that the papers
will be withheld or they are forthcoming.
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9. Advertise honestly
and do not misrepresent or mislead a buyer of my
Boston Terriers or services.
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10. Refuse to sell any
Boston Terrier to a buyer who cannot or will not
provide evidence of ability to properly care for the
animal.
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11. Sell no Boston
Terrier to a commercial facility, puppy broker, pet
shop, puppy mill or their agent.
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12. Hold myself
responsible for the welfare of every dog I breed
and/or sell.
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13. Conduct myself at
all times in such a manner as to reflect credit on the
sport of purebred dog showing and Boston Terriers in
particular.
