Code Of Ethics

  1. I shall breed in accordance with the breed standard. I shall not knowingly breed or sell a dog with health problems.
  2. I shall not allow to be mated any bitch kept by me (a) under one year of age, (b) or over eight years of age.
    I shall not permit any bitch to (c) whelp more than four litters in her lifetime, (d) In any three year period not more than three litters are born to a bitch, (e) no more than two litters born to a bitch by caesarean section, or (f) no dog to mate under seven months or over twelve years of age. Permission must be sought and granted by the Irish Kennel Club to exceed these provisions.
  3. I shall not permit any of my pure bred dogs to be mated except to a dog of the same breed without the consent of the Irish Kennel Club.
  4. I shall ensure that all persons acquiring dogs from me clearly understand their responsibilities for the care and welfare of the animal.
  5. I shall provide to all purchasers of dogs or dogs placed by me written details of all dietary and immunization requirements and/or an appropriate publication relating to such.
  6. I shall not allow a dog to be given as a prize or donation in a contest of any kind.
  7. I shall ensure when selling a dog to another person that all documents as required by the Irish Kennel Club will be supplied to the purchaser, i.e. Registration Certificate with the application for Transfer of Ownership duly signed, and that the microchip number recorded thereon refers to the dog concerned.
  8. I shall ensure when selling a dog to another person that they are informed of any Endorsements/restrictions placed on the registration of the dog. Endorsements/ restrictions must be applied for on the correct application form supplied by the Irish Kennel Club and duly signed by the breeder. Endorsements/restrictions may only be placed on or removed subject to approval by the Irish Kennel Club Ltd.
  9. Members should encourage puppy buyers and other Irish Water Spaniel owners to join the Club.