VCC CODE OF ETHICS

The VCA Resolutions and Code of Ethics has been adopted as the VCC Code of Ethics with regards to breeding practices and hence are the basis of our Breeder Referral Program.

Resolution

The VCA will require that all breeding stock to be AKC DNA registered and that no dog or bitch without and AKC DNA registration number be used for breeding purposes.  This resolution to be effective January 1, 2001.

Resolution

The Vizsla Club of America has resolved that all breeding stock is to be radiographed and that only those animals certified free of hip dysplasia are to be used for breeding purposes.  Potential breeders and puppy buyers are urged to inquire as to the OFA certification of both the sire and the dam prior to any purchase.  Breeders in the Stud Dog Listing/Breeders Directory must be VCA members.

Resolution

The officers and board of directors of the Vizsla Club of America, in cognizance of the respective responsibilities to protect the breed and foster its development, do hereby condemn crossbreeding of purebred vizslas and falsifications of registration documents.  All persons following the vizsla fancy are enjoined to subscribe to this ethic in the best interest of the breed.

Resolution

The officers and board of directors of the Vizsla Club of America, in cognizance of the respective responsibilities to protect the breed and foster its development, do hereby condemn the breeding of dogs with serious genetic defects including epilepsy, PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), von Wildebrand’s Disease, entropian and cranial muscular atrophy

Code of Ethics

Sportsmanship-VCA members shall always:

·Conduct themselves in a manner which will reflect credit upon themselves, their vizslas and the sport of purebred dogs, regardless of the location or circumstances.

·Protect and advance the development of the vizsla through continued improvement of soundness, stable temperament, natural hunting ability and conformation as set forth in the official Vizsla Standard.

Health-VCA members shall:

·Maintain the best possible standards of canine health, cleanliness and veterinary care in an atmosphere conducive to the stable development of their dogs.

Breeding-VCA Members shall:

·Breed only with the intentions of improving the breed by breeding only those vizslas who conform to the standards as recognized by the American Kennel Club, exhibit soundness, stable temperament and natural hunting ability.

·Breed only those dogs who are free of serious hereditary defects including epilepsy, PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), von Wildebrand’s Disease, entropian and cranial muscular atrophy, are over two years of age and have been x-rayed and are OFA certified free from hip dysplasia.

Sales-VCA members shall

·Not breed, sell or consign puppies or adult dogs to pet shops or other commercial ventures such as lotteries or raffles.

·Honestly evaluate the quality of the vizsla sold and fairly represent that evaluation and urge puppy purchasers to spay or neuter all pets which for any reason will not be used for breeding.

 ·Not release puppies under seven weeks of age.

·Furnish details on feeding, care, inoculations, pedigrees and written sales agreements.

·Screen all potential buyers to assure that puppies have safe and loving homes.

·Supply assistance and support of puppy buyers for the life of the dog.

·Encourage owners to become involved in vizsla activities, the Vizsla Club of America and regional vizsla clubs.

This Code of Ethics was accepted by the VCA Board of Directors and the general membership on October 24, 1992.

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