CADF Code of Ethics:

1. All puppies sold by a Breeder shall be registered with the Canadian Kennel Club and properly identified.

2. All puppies shall receive their first set of vaccinations prior to placement and a record of the shots will be provided to the buyer.

3. Puppies shall be checked by a licensed veterinarian who will supply a certificate of health status.

4. Puppies shall not be sold until seven weeks of age unless extenuating circumstances prevail.

5. Puppies shall not be sold singly or in litter lots to wholesale, middlemen, retail outlets, or by auction.

6. Breeding stock shall be screened for known hereditary abnormalities appropriate to the particular breed, where the methodology is available to do so.

7. The Breeder agrees to fully inform buyers of potential health or genetic problems pertinent to the breed at large or the individual puppy.

8. The Breeder shall supply to the buyer of each puppy at the time of sale a written agreement of sale properly executed stating all terms of the sale(e.g. release of non-breeding agreements).

9. The Breeder agrees to provide follow-up advice to buyers regarding health and behavioral problems.

10. The Breeder shall provide a detailed information sheet on proper care e.g. feeding instructions, required vaccination regime, socialization and training, responsibility of pet ownership, etc..

11. The Breeder shall, if under suspension by the Canadian Kennel Club, be removed from the CADF Registry for the duration of the suspension, and/or if convicted of cruelty to animals shall be removed permanently.