COMPANION TERMS

Companion Membership Policy

We encourage spay and neuter of all Morkshire Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers, Biewers and Maltese not being used in a breeding program or found to be not of breeding quality.

amtc companion membership code

The Code of Ethics is intended to guide members of the American Morkshire Terrier Club (AMTC) as companions, 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 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, however, blatant disregard of this Code may face disciplinary action. AMTC Violation Actions.

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

I will Abide by the American Morkshire Terrier Club (AMTC) Code of Ethics, terms and policies listed on the AMTC website and outlined here within;
I will Pay the Membership fee of $25, that is ~ renewable each year for $15.00 ~ if participation in club event(s) and that;
I understand that AMTC Companion Membership Renewals are due by March 31st of each year. If a membership lapses by more than 30 days, (i) the Companion Member must rejoin by paying the then current published companion renewal membership fee;
I understand that Anyone using AMTR registration applications or forms must abide by all current AMTC and AMTR terms of companion polices and procedures;
I understand upon successful registration of a dog or puppy with AMTC;
ALL registrations will be entered by online when possible. This ensures that your entered information will be registered in our AMTR database for AMTC members;
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;
Anyone representing a puppy or dog as eligible for AMTC registration must deliver the proper AMTR registration certificate to the new owner at the time of sell or transfer;
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 dog(s), 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 bring the AMTC or AMTR into disrepute;
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.

I have read, understand and agree to abide the American Morkshire Terrier Club (AMTC) membership Code of Ethics and AMTC terms and polices. *You may request a copy by contacting AMTC*