|
|
|
|
Puppy InformationPrint this page for reference.If you are serious about buying a Golden Retriever, here are some questions you should ask the breeder: -
QUESTIONS THE BREEDER SHOULD ASK OF YOU:-
To Whom It May Concern:Further to your inquiry, I’d like to say congratulations on your choice to purchase a Golden Retriever puppy. With care and training your puppy will be most eager to please you, with that well-known Golden Retriever temperament. Here is a little information about our club, of which we hope you will become a member. The Golden Retriever Club of Victoria was formed in 1967 by a meeting of Golden Retriever enthusiasts and was incorporated in 1986. The Club has grown since then to a point where it now has a membership of over 400 spread throughout Australia and overseas. As a member of the Club, you are welcome to attend any meeting or event conducted by the Club. Please note, however, that should you wish to compete in any show or trial you must be a member of the Victorian Canine Association (VCA).
An important part of our Club is the Recovery Service, which was formed to help find loving homes for lost and abandoned Goldens. A Monthly newsletter is provided to members. It includes articles of vital interest to Golden owners which are not normally available from other sources. The newsletter provides the main link between the Club and its members. During the year we arrange for guest speakers to talk on the many facets relating to dog ownership. New members and visitors are most welcome to attend. You are also invited to attend our General meetings; details on the date and venue of these meetings are given in the newsletter. I believe that if you are interested in your chosen breed and want to find out more about the breed and how to care for your Golden, membership of the Club that represents the breed is essential. You will find a membership application form enclosed. Should you require any further information on general care of your dog or any other matter, please contact the Club’s Secretary on the phone number below. I look forward to seeing you at our future Golden activities, please seek me out and introduce yourself and do not hesitate to ask any questions. Kind Regards, CODE OF ETHICS
VCA CODE OF ETHICS Members must abide by the VCA Code of Ethics STANDARD OF THE BREED The Breed Standard is a written criterion developed by the Golden Retriever Club of the United Kingdom and accepted by the Victorian Canine Association (VCA), which describes the perfect Golden Retriever. With this in mind members should breed to conform to the Rules and Regulations of the VCA and must maintain accurate breeding and litter records. VCA REGISTRATION Each Dog to be used for breeding or to be shown or worked must be properly registered with the VCA. All breeders must conform to the Rules and Regulations of the VCA and must maintain accurate breeding and litter records. HEREDITARY DEFECTS Members should endeavour to breed dogs that are free from hereditary defects including Hip Dysplasia, eye disorders (which include Cataracts, PRA, Distichiasis and Entropian), bad temperament and structural defects. GENERAL HEALTH Members should endeavour to maintain the best possible health and care of all their dogs and to have their dogs regularly checked by their veterinarian. BREEDING Members shall not breed from a bitch before it is 18 months of age and not on the first season. A bitch should only be used for breeding when she is in good health. Bitches must not have a litter within 12 months of a previous litter. SELLING OR DONATION OF PUPPIES OR DOGS Members shall not sell or donate puppies or dogs to commercial, wholesale or retail outlets or for raffle prizes, etc. Members should not sell Golden Retrievers to a person knowing that the recipient is acting as a dealer or is a dog re-seller. Only bona fide breeding and the sale of puppies can be condoned by the club. Members should endeavour to place their puppies in good homes and not be frightened to carefully vet the prospective new owners. Members should encourage puppy owners to call them if the owners have any problems. Members should maintain regular contact with all puppy buyers where possible. STUD DOG OWNERS Stud dog owners should be selective in the bitches they accept, in terms of soundness and hereditary defects. They also have an obligation to assist the breeder when needed and/or requested. PURCHASING GOLDEN RETRIEVERS No member shall purchase or obtain a Golden Retriever for the purpose of resale. OVERSEAS SALES Members shall only sell a Golden Retriever overseas to a person who resides in a country that enforces efficient and effective anti-cruelty laws.
HONESTY IN REPRESENTATION Members should represent their dogs as honestly as possible and not use misleading or untruthful statements in selling or advertising, nor denigrate other owners or breeders. Remember that the welfare of the breed comes before personal benefit. COMMUITY RELATIONS Members should ensure that their dogs are not a nuisance to their neighbours or the community in general and that they are properly supervised and controlled at all times and are given basic behavioural training. They should also be registered with their local municipal council. SPORTSMANSHIP Members should show good sportsmanship whether winning or losing at any VCA sanctioned event, and in no way denigrate the dogs of others. CONDUCT OF MEMBERS Members have an obligation, as members of the Club, to uphold the honour of and further the objectives of the Club. Any member failing to observe the provisions of the Code of Ethics may be dealt with under the rules of the Club.
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Disclaimer “The Committee of the GRCV & the webmaster: -
The opinions expressed in any material on this web site are not necessarily those of the GRCV. The GRCV does not represent or warrant that the information, statements or representation
contained in any material including but not limited to statements as to the condition or attributes of any dog are correct and is not to be held liable or responsible in any way whatsoever for any misstatement or error in the
information, statements or representations contained in any material”
Web By: DogWebs |
