BREEDERS' CODES

breeder membership Terms & Policies

The American Morkshire Terrier Club intends its BREEDERS’ Code of Ethics and Codes of Conduct to guide members of the AMTC as breeders and representatives of American Morkshire Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers and Maltese in dealing with one another and with the public. Breeder compliance with this Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct and the Breeder Guidelines of AMTR are mandatory for membership with the AMTC. Breeders that blatantly disregard these codes may face disciplinary action as outlined in the American Morkshire Terrier Club's violation actions.

code of ethics & code of conduct

AS A BREEDER MEMBER, WHEN I JOIN THE AMERICAN MORKSHIRE TERRIER CLUB, I AGREE TO:

Abide by the American Morkshire Terrier Registry BREEDERS' Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct Rules and Guidelines.;

AMERICAN MORKSHIRE TERRIER CLUB OF ETHICAL BREEDERS'
CODE OF ETHICS:
In applying for Breeder membership, I pledge that:

I shall strive to better the breed of the American Morkshire Terrier by breeding to the ideals of the AMTC Standard in accordance of the American Morkshire Terrier Club, Inc. (AMTC);
I shall strive to better the breed by breeding to the ideals of the Yorkshire Terrier Standard, Biewer Yorkshire Terrier Standard and the Maltese Standard in accordance of the American Kennel Club (AKC) Standard for that breed, and to improve the lines I am producing, aiming to reduce any faults within that breed;
I shall breed only purebred parents for any breed;
I shall comply with the rules of the AMTC and AMTR concerning record keeping and registration, identification, health screen testing's, sale and transfer of any Malkis, Yorkies and Maltese;
I shall refer potential puppy buyers to fellow reputable breeders who are members of this organization AMTC and to be helpful, courteous and respectful of my fellow members who request information and want to learn more about the breed;
I promise that if I choose to offer stud service or share my bitches, that they shall be screened for infectious diseases and will relate any hereditary problems that may or may not occur according to my experiences in breeding my own dogs within my kennel;
I shall disclose any hereditary problems to buyers of my puppies, offer at-least a one (1) year health guarantee against such illnesses, and to fully disclose to any potential clients any serious or disabling hereditary defects, including any reasonable possibility of such;
I shall not defame another member of AMTC or to seek to impair their reputation, however, a member shall report any serious situation that is detrimental to the breed, is inconsistent with these principles;
I promise that any advertising I do involving the sale of my puppies or dogs and/or kennel, to use my own photos, my own material, not to copy or mimic another member's advertisement and not to use "any" terms that may be considered disrespectful to the breed;
I will select breeding pairs with the specific goal of producing the best in health, characteristics, temperament and appearance;
All Level 1 breeding dog(s) shall be DNA profiled by the 3rd consecutive litter. All Level 2 breeding dog(s) shall be DNA profiled, health tested prior to any litters registered with AMTC. These are in an effort to minimize and control genetic and inherited problems specific to the breed(s). All Breeders will microchip or tattoo all dogs when possible;
I shall not knowingly or intentionally with-hold medical or testing information on a bitch, sire or dog when selling breeding stock to another breeder or customer;
All breeding dogs owned by AMTC Club Members must be AMTR registered and all litters must be AMTR Registered;
ALL AMTC Breeder Members, Exhibitors and Pet Owners shall protect the interest of the American Morkshire Terrier, the Yorkshire Terrier and the Maltese breed in a manner reflecting credit to the breed, the American Morkshire Terrier Club, Inc. (AMTC) and ourselves.

CODE OF CONDUCT:

I shall be willing to help, advise, and mentor in some way or fashion with helping novices and new breeders with advice and guidance. The welfare of the breed is of utmost concern and the future the American Morkshire Terrier;
ALL dogs will be kept under safe and sanitary conditions, be given maximum healthcare including regular inoculations, proper nutrition and protection;
Bitches will only be bred on or after their second heat cycle. Males shall be bred after the age of 8 months. Bitches will have no more than two cesareans and will be spayed after second cesarean. Bitches shall be retired by the minimum age of five (5) years and by the maximum age of eight (8) years unless veterinarian suggests earlier and spayed to live out a normal life;
No puppy/dog shall be sold to pet stores, consignments, auctioned off, used as a prize, raffled or any other commercial enterprise, nor be sold to unethical customers or breeders;
ALL puppies sold shall be sold with written contract and/or sales agreement displaying clearly the terms of the sale. Each puppy must be seen per contract of sale, within three (3) business days of sale by a reputable and licensed veterinarian per signed contract of sale of said puppy. The buyer shall be informed that if they cannot keep said puppy, that it is required for said puppy to be returned to the breeder who will then be responsible for placement and care of that puppy;
Prospective puppy buyers will be screened to determine that proper care and living environment is suitable for that puppy, to only be sold to loving homes where they will live out their life with that owner as their family;
Puppies that are sold as "pet companion" shall be sold on spay/neuter contract as pets only. Puppies sold otherwise, shall be sold to reputable and ethical breeders and/or members of AMTC who are trustworthy and well screened who will comply to all rules according to the AMTC;
ALL Puppies sold will have their first inoculation and at least two-deworming's, provide written details of general care, proper feeding, and any grooming instructions and dangers including poisonous foods, plants that could occur of the home with a new puppy;
Puppies must be a minimum of nine (9)-weeks of age to insure adequate socialization, appropriate emotional and temperament development through interaction with siblings, dam and other dogs before leaving the breeder's care and going to new puppy owner;
ALL breeding members of AMTC shall own and produce only AMTR registered dogs that are healthy, of mature and sound temperament, free of serious hereditary and congenital diseases. Any breedings shall be in the best interest of the dogs with improvement of the breed in mind;
ALL Members of AMTC shall be responsible and respect the breed, behave in good sportsmanship like manner and respect all rules. Members are not required to show their dogs, but must be open to attending at-least one (1) show to learn about their breed, and betterment of the breed(s);
All breeding Members' breeding litters or who allow the use of their stud dog to the same end, shall direct their efforts toward producing American Morkshire Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers and Maltese of exceptional quality, condition and temperament;
No Member shall engage in false or misleading advertising or misrepresentation of the breed, nor shall they make false or misleading statements regarding their competitors' dogs, person or breeding practices.

I have read, understand and agree to abide the American Morkshire Terrier Club’s Mission Statement, Ethical Breeders' Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and the AMTR Terms, Polices & Guidelines.

Anyone applying for membership is too divulge if they are or have been involved in any dispute or legal proceeding (past or present) concerning any area of his/her breeding practice. The AMTC board will make determination to include or exclude the breeder from membership based on the severity of the incident.

Any violation to breeder member terms, policies, breeders' Code of Ethics and/or Code of Conduct may result in immediate termination of membership in the American Morkshire Terrier Club, Inc (AMTC). * AMTC VIOLATION ACTIONS