Code of Ethics
Norwegian Elkhound
Norwegian name : Norse Elghund
(I believe this has been taken from the "British club Code of Ethics")
1. The primary role of this code is to serve the welfare and interests of the ELKHOUND as a breed and individually. In any activity involving ownership, breeding, sale and exhibition of Elkhounds, members should act with this in mind. All members/owners in accepting membership undertake to adhere to its principles.
2. The acquisition of an Elkhound is to assume responsibility for its welfare and behavior until its death or transfer to a new home.
3. A breeder should only breed from Kennel Club registered Elkhounds which conform to the breed standard and are believed to be free from any hereditary defects e.g. Epilepsy, Progressive Retinal Atrophy and Glaucoma, and are mentally and physically sound and not suffering from acute nervousness or aggressive tendencies.
4. All whelping should be acceptable to the Kennel Club and it is recommended that bitches do not whelp after the age of eight years. Bitches should not be expected to whelp under 2 years of age nor on consecutive seasons. It is further recommended that a bitch's first litter should be whelped prior to the age of 5 years. No bitch should be expected to produce more than four litters.
5. Any puppy sold over the age of twelve weeks should be innoculated and ideally no puppy should leave the breeder under the age of seven weeks. It should be accompanied by a five generation certificate of pedigree, diet sheet, dates and details of worming and must be registered with the Kennel Club. All puppies sold should be insured for a minimum period of four weeks.
6. Breeders should make use of Kennel Club endorsements whenever necessary and inform the prospective owner of the reasons for this action. Purchasers should be asked to sign signifying their acceptance of endorsements.
7. No puppies or adult dogs should knowingly be sold to any retail or wholesale dealer, nor exported to countries where they are not protected by anti-cruelty laws. Ideally they should be sold directly to their new homes, every effort having been made to ascertain that the new owners have the facilities, time and commitment to correctly raise, train, exercise and are sympathetic to the Elkhound's special needs.
8. Breeders should be responsible for stock they have bred and sold, and be prepared to take back or make provision for dogs of their breeding at their own expense wherever possible.
9. Stud dog owners must satisfy themselves as to the suitability, breeding and condition of any bitch presented to them, also the conditions under which any resultant litter would be reared. If the owner of the bitch is not an member of the Club they should be made aware of the Club's Code of Ethics.
10. Stud dog owners should be honest about possible problems in each breeding program and discerning about the use of their dog.
11. No one should engage in false or misleading advertising or other falsification of their Elkhounds. They should exhibit good manners and sportsmanship at all times.
12. No one should agree to be willing to participate in a program of improvement within the breed which will include completing breed survey questionnaires and should notify any defects thought to be hereditary immediately they are diagnosed in the Elkhounds they own.
13. No one should being aware of any case of mistreatment of any Elkhound should report this to the appropriate authorities RNZSPCA/ NZ Police and the Club Secretary of the NZCC in writing.
14. Prior to being used for breeding all breeding stock must:-
a. Hold a Hip Score certificate issued under the Kennel Club of New Zealand or Veterinary Association Hip Dysplasia Scheme.
b. Hold a clear Eye Test certificate issued under the KC/BVA Scheme. The certificate to be dated no earlier than twelve months prior to mating.
c. In order to provide the breed with as much information as possible it would be appreciated if members had their Elkhounds tested as above.
We as a responsible owners totally agree with the above statements : John Nagle 11th Aug 2002
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