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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.