All listed breeders are expected to adhere to the guidelines listed below and must be signatory to
the Breeders Code of Ethics:
Will abide by the rules, regulations and COE of the American Russell Terrier Club and the American Kennel Club.
Will represent the American Russell Terrier Club, Inc. in a positive and all-inclusive manner to properly
promote the Russell Terrier, refraining from negative comments that will reflect
any
personal issues
with fellow members.
Will show the
utmost respect for officers and members.
Will help educate the public, fellow breeders and promote the AKC Russell Terrier.
Will adhere to the AKC code of sportsmanship and be supportive of other members.
Will be factual in all of any representation of the Russell Terrier.
Will accept and breed to the standard adopted by AKC to advance the AKC Russell Terrier
breed in the proper manner. It is fully understand to breed outside of the breed
standard is unacceptable and detrimental to the breed.
It is understand that to be listed as a breeder on the ARTC website is a privilege not to be It is understand
that to be listed as a breeder on the ARTC website is a privilege not to be taken lightly.
Only those breeders who adhere to the rules and regulation stated
herein & the ARTC constitution and by laws, can
remain in good standing.
It is understand that breeders who fail to follow the rules may be subject to removal from the breeder’s
listing, probation, or both. If the officers receive three complaints concerning a
breeder, the board will investigate and determine the
extent of the disciplinary action, if any.
ARTC Breeders Code of Ethics
Breeder will study, learn and breed only according to the AKC approved breed standard for the AKC Russell Terrier.
Breeder will promote only the AKC approved Russell Terrier standard for the AKC Russell Terrier.
Breeder will not use in a breeding program any individual who consistently produces a
genetic disease when mated to different dogs.
It is highly recommended that all breeders at least BAER, CERF, Patella and PLL DNA all
Russell Terriers prior to breeding them.
Breeder will carefully & thoughtfully, sell their puppies to proper homes.
Breeder must be willing to be a mentor & advisor for anyone who buys a puppy from them.
They must also be willing to take a puppy back at any age.
Breeder will provide a written contract, along with AKC registration forms with each puppy sold.
it is recommended that all puppies sold as pets be placed on limited registration.
As an ethical breeder, all known genetic problems in the lines sold to other breeders will be disclosed.
Breeder will not engage in wholesaling litters or individuals to any pet store or commercial establishment.
No puppies
shall be donated to raffles or auctions or given away as prizes.
