CBCA Code of Ethics

Members of the Canadian Border Collie Association shall at all times behave in a manner that will not bring any disrepute to the Association. They will act in accordance of the Animal Pedigree Act and abide by the CBCA Bylaws and its rules and regulations.

• As breeders, they will breed only healthy, mature animals of sound temperament and will always keep improvement of the breed as a working stockdog in mind.

• They will keep proper breeding records as required under the Animal Pedigree Act and our Bylaws. They understand that these records can be examined by both the Association and representatives of the Minister of Agriculture at any reasonable time.

• As border collies should only be bred for their working ability, breeding for appearance is strongly discouraged.

• Members of CBCA will provide a healthy and safe environment for their animals, providing adequate food, shelter and health care, seeking veterinary care whenever such is required.

• Before the sale of an animal, the member will make every reasonable effort to make sure that the buyer can provide an adequate home for the animal being sold. All members shall advertise truthfully and not deceive the buyer in any way.

• As required under our Bylaws and the APA, the buyer will be provided with a certificate of registration (properly transferred if so required) within six months of the sale. It is suggested that sales to non working homes be accompanied with a neuter/spay agreement.

• Members of CBCA should not crossbreed border collies. When providing stud services to a dam, the member will ascertain that the dam is healthy and fit to be bred. If the dam’s owner is not a member of the Association or is not planning to register the offspring, the member will inform the breeder of the legal responsibilities of selling purebred dogs in Canada.

• CBCA members’ behaviour on the trial field will also reflect on the Association. As such, members will at all times conduct themselves with good sportsmanship, they will not intimidate or argue with the judge nor will they try to intimidate or abuse any trial staff. Complaints at a trial should be directed in an orderly manner to the trial manager or other bodies designated for such purpose.

• Members will not subject any dog or livestock to inhumane treatment nor tolerate such by others.