Breeder Membership POLICY
We encourage spay and neuter of all American Morkshire Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers, Biewers and Maltese not being used in a breeding program or found to not be of breeding quality.
AMTC BREEDER MEMBERSHIP CODES
The Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct is intended to guide members of the American Morkshire Terrier Club (AMTC) as breeders and representatives of our American Morkshire Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, Biewer, and Maltese in dealing with one another and with the public. It is the expectation that AMTC members will comply with the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct willingly with dignity because of the love for our breed. The American Morkshire Terrier Club recognizes that it may be impossible to govern our membership in adhering completely to our Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct, however, blatant disregard of these Codes may face disciplinary action. AMTC Violation Actions.
IN APPLYING FOR BREEDER MEMBERSHIP, I PLEDGE THAT:
- Agree to pay the initial $50 one-time breeder registration fee plus $5 per dog ~ if your dog is not registered with another AMTC recognized registry. This is renewable each year for $25.00 - if participation in club events;
- AMTC Breeder Membership Renewals are due by March 31st of each year. If a membership lapses by more than 30 days, (i) the breeder must rejoin by paying the then current published breeder renewal membership fee;
- I am in good standing with all other dog associations in which they are current or former members;
- As a member of the American Morkshire Terrier Club, I will breed the American Morkshire Terrier to the ideals of the AMTC Breed Standard and will act in accordance to the objectives and purposes of the AMTC. I will uphold the principles of the Club's Constitution, By-laws, this Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and Code of Sportsmanship and will consider the best interest of the breed when engaged in any activities involving American Morkshire Terrier;
- I will breed the Yorkshire Terrier, the Biewer, and the Maltese, in accordance of the AMTC Standard for that breed, while striving to improve the lines I am producing, aiming to reduce any faults within that breed;
- Names of dogs registered with AMTC must not exceed thirty (30) characters, including spaces and punctuation marks. Any names that AMTC determine to be objectionable, including but not limited too obscene or profanity in nature, shall not be permitted;
- The American Morkshire Terrier Club (AMTC) accepts registration applications for processing and issues registration certificates for the breed based on the accuracy of the information submitted by the registration applicants, the AMTC accepts no liability for any inaccurate, false, or fraudulent information submitted on registration applications;
- AMTC reserves the right to refuse or revoke registration to any person who is convicted of a crime of cruelty to animals in any state, province, or country;
- AMTC reserves the right to refuse or revoke registration to any person who acts in a manner that AMTC deems unethical, fraudulent, and/or dishonest;
- AMTC registration applicants and certificate holders acknowledge that all AMTR registration applications, and certificates of registration (once issued) remain the property of AMTC and must be surrendered upon demand by AMTC;
- It is the responsibility of each companion member to notify AMTC of any changes in your dog(s) registration status such as, its death or change in ownership;
- I will provide adequate diet, water, exercise and veterinary care for all of my dogs, as well as proper supervision. They will be handled regularly, properly socialized, and accustomed to human contact.
- I will refrain from publicly making or publishing any false or malicious statements about another member and will refrain from seeking to impair the reputation of another member. I will do nothing which will bring the AMTC or AMTR into disrepute;
- I will be courteous and helpful to people who contact me regarding dog information, offer assistance to serious novices and serve as an example of good sportsmanship in every aspect of the sport of dogs.
- I will breed only purebred parents for any breed;
- Bitches will only be bred on or after their second heat cycle. Males shall be bred after the age of 12 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 to the maximum age of ten (10) years, unless a veterinarian suggests earlier and spayed to live out a normal life;
- I will strive to screen my breeding stock for hereditary health problems according to the current available, acceptable, and recommended screenings of the AMTC. I will control or eradicate inherited health problems that are particular to my breed;
- I will select breeding pairs with the specific goal of producing the best in health, characteristics, temperament and appearance. AMTC rules do not allow the registration of a litter out of a dam less than 12 months or more than ten (10) years of age at the time of mating, or a sire less than 12 months or more than twelve 12 years of age at the time of mating;
- I will keep accurate breeding and stud records as required by AMTC. Any dogs used for stud services will be screened for infectious diseases and disclosed to all potential clients;
- I will not sell a puppy before it has been given a veterinarian health examination, has received at-least one inoculation against Distemper and Parvo, dewormed for potential parasites and not until at-least nine (9) weeks of age;
- I will provide pet buyers with written contract and/or sales agreement displaying clearly the terms of the sale. I will provide pet buyers with a written detail of feeding, general care, and offer at-least a one (1) year health guarantee against such illnesses;
- I will in my power take back any pet that has been surrendered back to my kennel and will seek new permanent placement;
- I will provide each puppy buyer with AMTC puppy registration papers.
- I will provide limited registration on puppies sold as pets or have signed spay-neuter agreements. I will provide AMTC written information on the puppy's buyer, sire, dam and date of birth;
- I will as a Silver Breeder have my breeding stock DNA profiled within three (3) years of joining AMTC;
- I will as a Gold Breeder have ALL my breeding stock DNA profiled, health and OFA tested prior to any litters registered with AMTC;
- I will microchip or tattoo all litters, puppies or dogs within my kennel when possible;
- I will register all litters with the American Morkshire Terrier Registry (AMTR) for maintaining a reliable, accurate database for the verification and registration of purebred American Morkshire Terrier puppies, dogs, first & second generations and its' ancestors;
- I will not knowingly deal with dog wholesalers, commercial retailers, brokers or unethical dog breeders or pet owners, nor supply dogs for raffles, prizes, give away or other such projects;
- I will not use the AMTC Logo or my AMTC member status to promote any dog that is not registered in my kennel with the AMTC;
- I will agree to submit my dogs for DNA testing(s) at the AMTC-request and agree to abide by the results of said test(s);
- I will obey the rules, regulations and policies pertaining to dogs and the AMTC. Upon proof of violations of the rules, regulations and/or policies, I assume the risk of suspension from the AMTC with a letter of grievance filed with the AMTC recommending disciplinary action.
Fresh/Frozen Semen Usage Rule
For fresh/frozen semen, all testing for the stud must meet AMTC requirements and be current at the time of collection. For those studs who were so qualified at the time of collection, the AMTC Health Clearance requirement will be considered current regardless of the date the semen is utilized. If the stud exhibits a inheritable health problem at any time after testing, the stored semen should be destroyed and AMTC will not accept offspring from the stud into the AMTR registry.
*Note* When fresh/frozen semen is utilized and the AMTC Health Clearance on the stud is no longer current, you will need to supply the AMTC Registrar with documentation from the vet performing the insemination as to the date the semen used was collected.
Dual Sired Litters
Any puppies produced by an attempted dual sired litter will not be accepted unless a DNA test to determine parentage has been completed and both Sire's and are AMTC Registered Members.
NON-AMTC Registered Dams or Sires
AMTR will not register any litters of a mating from an AMTC registered Dam or Sire mated to a NON-Registered Dam or Sire. The NON-Registered Dam or Sire must join AMTC as either a Companion or Breeder Member to register a litter. *Effective 07/2021*
*Note* When fresh/frozen semen is utilized and the AMTC Health Clearance on the stud is no longer current, you will need to supply the AMTC Registrar with documentation from the vet performing the insemination as to the date the semen used was collected.
Dual Sired Litters
Any puppies produced by an attempted dual sired litter will not be accepted unless a DNA test to determine parentage has been completed and both Sire's and are AMTC Registered Members.
NON-AMTC Registered Dams or Sires
AMTR will not register any litters of a mating from an AMTC registered Dam or Sire mated to a NON-Registered Dam or Sire. The NON-Registered Dam or Sire must join AMTC as either a Companion or Breeder Member to register a litter. *Effective 07/2021*
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