East Anglian Bull Terrier Club
Code of Ethics

Part 1: General
  		• I will appreciate the unique nature of the Bull Terrier and provides responsible care at all times. I will properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under my care and arrange for appropriate Veterinary attention if and when required.
  		• I will consider the welfare of the Bull Terrier above personal gain and profit.
  		• I will act with responsible and courteous behaviour privately and publicly as a representative of the Bull Terrier Breed and the East Anglian Bull Terrier Club. This includes having control of my Bull Terrier at all times, cleaning up after my dogs in public places, leaving public facilities, e.g. parks and show venues, in the same condition in which they were found.
  		• I shall become familiar with and will abide by the rules of the Kennel Club.
  		• I will not engage in any fight related activities. I will pass on such information to the appropriate authorities and will encourage all others to do likewise.
  		• I will not, in any way, knowingly misrepresent, mislead, or be fraudulent. I will be open with all persons interested in the welfare of Bull Terriers and will discuss possible problems in my own stock.
  		• I will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise dogs nor mislead any person regarding the quality of the dog.
     

    Part 2: Stud Dog/Brood Bitch
  		• I shall not knowingly use a dog or bitch for breeding purposes that has any known genetic defects harmful to Bull Terriers and will be responsible for the placement of any puppy afflicted with genetic defects, without Kennel Club papers, to non-breeding ‘pet’ home and will obtain proof of neutering.
  		• I will avoid breeding from any Bull Terrier Dog or Bitch which displays unpredictable aggression or does not demonstrate sound behaviour or balanced temperament as outlined in the Breed Standard.
  		• I will not breed from any bitch until she is mature and in no case under the age of 18 MONTHS. I will consider the health and well being of the bitch when determining the frequency of breeding.
  		• I will produce Bull Terrier puppies only to improve the breed and only when adequate care can be provided in raising and placing the puppies.
  		• I will avoid breeding or be party to the breeding of Bull Terriers for the wholesale trade of litters or commercial sources of distribution.
  		• I will advertise honestly.
  		• Stud services will only be offered to pure bred Bull Terrier bitches, registered with the Kennel Club.
  		• I will sell or place Bull Terriers only after I am convinced that the buyer/new owner will provide responsible and loving care.
  		• I will explain to prospective owners their obligations regarding Bull Terriers and will provide consultation upon request, at any time. I will supply an ‘after sales service’ and take responsibility for any Dog or Bitch I have bred or owned which is in distress or becomes homeless.
  		• When selling puppies I will offer a written agreement of sale. If the puppy is not to be used for breeding, the Kennel Club Registration ‘Progeny not available for registration’ or ‘Not for export’ is recommended. This is reversible at the breeder’s discretion.
  		• I shall keep accurate records, registration papers and pedigrees and will be certain to give the new owner of any Bull Terrier sold by me the registration papers or a Bill of Sale and will forward other papers when available.