Affenpinscher
as a purebred dog. In a breeding program, they will always
strive to breed the highest quality Affenpinschers and
will use the Standard of the Affenpinscher as a guide.
Members will keep in mind the health, conformation,
temperament, and possible hereditary defects of the
Affenpinschers being bred.
Members do not sell litters wholesale, or sell to (or
place Affenpinschers with) pet shops, pet dealers of any
kind, catalog houses, or any other commercial
distributors. Members never breed using profit as a motive
without regard to quality or conformation.
All members shall take full responsibility for every
litter they breed. If it becomes necessary, they agree to
take back any dog or puppy sold or placed by them. If the
club rescues a dog of a member's breeding, or by other
means, the member shall either take the dog back or the
dog will be placed in the Club's rescue system. The
breeders will then be asked to make a donation to the
Rescue Fund.
CONDUCT
No advertising shall be false or misleading. All
claims, both written and oral, shall be factual and honest
in both substance and implication. All members should
exhibit good sportsmanship and feel personally obligated
to protect the interests of the Affenpinscher by
conducting themselves in a positive manner.
A co-owner of an Affenpinscher shall have the same
responsibilities that a sole owner has. The breach of one
member of this Code of Ethics does not in any way absolve
another member from any obligations under the Code.
While showing, breeding, or owning Affenpinschers,
every member should be a
