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Code of Ethics for all Field Spaniel Owners

Members attention is drawn to the fact that the Committee has decided that persistent breach of this Code of Ethics could be considered under rule 7 as conduct injurious or likely to be injurious to the Character of or Interests of the Society for which a member could be expelled from the Society.

1. The Code of Ethics is devised in accordance with the aims and objectives of the Society.
   
2. A breeder shall only breed from those Fields believed to be as free as possible form any serious hereditary defects and which are not suffering from any acute problem. At all times the improvement of the breeding stock must be the primary consideration.
   
3. Stud dog owners should satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the bitches and the circumstances of the person breeding the litter. Taking note of the recommendation in item 4 of the Code of Ethics.
   
4. It is recommended that bitches should not be bred from until at least eighteen months of age or at the second season and should not normally be bred from more than once a year. No bitch should be expected to produce more than four litters.
   
5. No puppies should be sold under the age of eight weeks. The breeder shall take all reasonable steps to ensure the suitability of the prospective owner and the conditions in which the puppy will be kept. Prospective owners should be advised of the characteristics of the breed. Field Spaniels should not knowingly be sold to pet shops or dealers. It should be impressed on the new owners that they should contact the breeder in the event of any problems with their Field Spaniel, and the breeder has the responsibility to assist as far as possible.
   
6. Members will not when advertising misrepresent themselves or their stock and will deal only in a fair and honest manner with clients who shall be advised of any fault the breeder may be aware of at the time of sale. At this time each new owner should also be given the KC Registration Certificate, a completed pedigree, a satisfactory diet sheet and complete details of worming and inoculations and a copy of the Code of Ethics.
   
7. Breeders shall at all times be extremely careful when advertising and selling.
   
8. If puppies are sold on breeding terms a breeding term of contract should be endorsed by the Kennel Club.
   
9. Owners shall at all times maintain a high standard of health and care for their Field Spaniels.
   
10. Members should give very serious consideration before proposing or seconding anyone for membership of the Field Spaniel Society.