CODE OF ETHICS
GREAT LAKES POMERANIAN CLUB
1. I agree to follow the regulations as set forth by the American Kennel Club and
the Great Lakes Pomeranian Club as they pertain to purebred dogs.
2. I will furnish a signed registration application or transfer with each puppy
sold, unless a written agreement stating the reason for withholding papers is
made with the purchaser at the time of sale.
3. I will not sell my puppies to pet shops or commercial pet mill establishments,
nor will I donate puppies for raffles or auctions.
4. I will not crossbreed or advertise for sale puppies that have been crossbred.
5. I will not provide stud service to bitches that are not registered with the AKC
or an AKC recognized foreign registry.
6. Before I sell a puppy/dog, I will have said puppy/dog checked by my
veterinarian and will furnish the buyer with a copy of the puppy/dog’s
immunization and health record. I will advise the purchaser of my
puppy/dog to have the puppy/dog checked by a veterinarian within 72 hours
of the sale unless a different specified time is agreed upon, in writing, by the
seller and the buyer.
7. I will maintain the best possible standard of health and care in all of my dogs
and see that puppies are immunized and checked for parasites.
8. In my breeding program I will work to control and/or eradicate inherited
problems and conditions that are particular to Pomeranians.
9. I will not willingly or knowingly breed merle to merle, merle to brindle or
merle to white or cream. If any offspring of a merle breeding (one or more of
the ancestors is a merle) is born clear (no black or brown hair) the offspring
will be DNA tested for the merle gene unless the offspring are sold on a
spay/neuter agreement. Failure to comply may be considered to be actions
not in the best interests of the breed and could result in unwanted merle to
merle breeding that produce serious health issues.
10. I will adhere to the Breed Standard that is set forth by the American
Pomeranian Club.
11. I will represent my dogs as honestly as possible to prospective buyers and
try to assist the serious novice in their understanding of the breed. Further, if
I send written or photographic representation of my dogs, these images shall
represent the animal as it appears at the time, unless otherwise noted.
12. I acknowledge that the Great Lakes Pomeranian Club recommends puppies
are not sold before 10 weeks of age unless there are unusual and necessary
circumstances.
13. The Great Lakes Pomeranian Club recommends that the sale of all
Pomeranians be defined in a written contract between seller and buyer.
14. I will try at all times to show good sportsmanship and keep in mind that the
good of the breed comes before any personal benefit and that the Club exists
to protect the breed.