Breeder Referral Information
For consideration of a placement on the ARTC breeder referral list, the applicant’s website must meet or exceed the COE of the Parent Club. There must be no mention of the terms, shorty, short legged or jack russells. Our club represents the American Kennel Club Russell Terrier and it is required that all listed breeders websites on the ARTC website will reflect that representation.
All listings are subject to majority vote of Board of Directors. AKC Guidelines for Parent Club breeder websites are listed below.
All listings are subject to majority vote of Board of Directors. AKC Guidelines for Parent Club breeder websites are listed below.
The member applicant must be signatory to the following:
· I will abide by the rules, regulations and COE of the American Russell Terrier Club, Inc.
· I 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 I may have with fellow members. I will show the utmost respect for officers and other members.
· I will help educate the public, fellow breeders and promote the AKC Russell Terrier.
· I will adhere to the AKC Code of Sportsmanship and be supportive of other members.
· I will be factual in all of my representation of the Russell Terrier and the ARTC.
· I will accept and breed to the standard adopted by AKC to advance the AKC Russell Terrier breed in the proper manner. I fully understand to breed outside of the breed standard is unacceptable and detrimental to the breed.
· I understand 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 regulations stated herein & the ARTC constitution and bylaws, the Breed Standard and the rules & regulations of the AKC and the ARTC Code of Ethics, can remain in good standing.
· I understand that the Parent Club considers breeding more than four (4) litters per year to be unethical and as such prohibits any eligibility for an ARTC Breeder Referral Listing
· I understand that breeders who fail to follow the rules may be subject to removal from the breeder’s listing, probation, or both. Also if the officers/board receive three complaints concerning a breeder, the board will investigate and determine the extent of the disciplinary action, if any. All disciplinary decisions are final.
· In order to promote the club in a positive manner, if permission is granted for use, I agree to link back to the club website pending board approval.
· I have read & understand the rules pertaining to the breeder’s listing and I agree to abide by them.
· I will abide by the rules, regulations and COE of the American Russell Terrier Club, Inc.
· I 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 I may have with fellow members. I will show the utmost respect for officers and other members.
· I will help educate the public, fellow breeders and promote the AKC Russell Terrier.
· I will adhere to the AKC Code of Sportsmanship and be supportive of other members.
· I will be factual in all of my representation of the Russell Terrier and the ARTC.
· I will accept and breed to the standard adopted by AKC to advance the AKC Russell Terrier breed in the proper manner. I fully understand to breed outside of the breed standard is unacceptable and detrimental to the breed.
· I understand 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 regulations stated herein & the ARTC constitution and bylaws, the Breed Standard and the rules & regulations of the AKC and the ARTC Code of Ethics, can remain in good standing.
· I understand that the Parent Club considers breeding more than four (4) litters per year to be unethical and as such prohibits any eligibility for an ARTC Breeder Referral Listing
· I understand that breeders who fail to follow the rules may be subject to removal from the breeder’s listing, probation, or both. Also if the officers/board receive three complaints concerning a breeder, the board will investigate and determine the extent of the disciplinary action, if any. All disciplinary decisions are final.
· In order to promote the club in a positive manner, if permission is granted for use, I agree to link back to the club website pending board approval.
· I have read & understand the rules pertaining to the breeder’s listing and I agree to abide by them.
ARTC Requirements for a Breeder Referral Listing
· Member Breeders are full members in good standing of the ARTC.
· Member Breeders must be in compliance with the ARTC COE (see above) with respect to the
content of their website.
· Member Breeders must support the AKC, the ARTC, the AKC Russell Terrier breed standard and it should be apparent on their website, in describing their breeding stock.
· If the member breeder is not in compliance the BOD may make suggestions to reflect the standard of excellence all AKC breeders are to follow.
· Member Breeders must be in compliance with the ARTC COE (see above) with respect to the
content of their website.
· Member Breeders must support the AKC, the ARTC, the AKC Russell Terrier breed standard and it should be apparent on their website, in describing their breeding stock.
· If the member breeder is not in compliance the BOD may make suggestions to reflect the standard of excellence all AKC breeders are to follow.
AKC Website Guidelines
· In the light of all the bad press for dog breeders, we need to make sure we present a professional image to the world. Go to www.akc.org and look up other Parent Club websites to see what their breeder’s websites look like.
· The main focus of the website should be the adult dogs and their accomplishments. The AKC philosophy is breeding to improve upon a breed. We should to be mindful of breeding for a purpose with appropriate health testing. A link to what AKC considers a responsible breeder: http://www.akc. org/breeders/ respbreeding/ Articles/ breeder.cfm
· The main focus of the website should be the adult dogs and their accomplishments. The AKC philosophy is breeding to improve upon a breed. We should to be mindful of breeding for a purpose with appropriate health testing. A link to what AKC considers a responsible breeder: http://www.akc. org/breeders/ respbreeding/ Articles/ breeder.cfm
