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The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a "club of clubs", comprised of over 600 independent, national and regional member clubs. There are no individual members. Each of the over 150 breeds currently recognized by the AKC has one parent breed club that sets the standard for that individual breed. The AKC does not require breed clubs to have codes of ethics, but most, if not all, have embraced the ideal of responsible breeding and have adopted standards of behavior for their members.
The parent breed clubs below are among those that have included a section in their by-laws or code of ethics that specifically addresses the sale of puppies to pet shops.
This list is incomplete and under construction, but sends a clear message of how ethical and responsible members of the purebred dog community, entrusted with the welfare of their breed, view the pet shop industry.
Breed Club Ethics
American Bloodhound Club, Inc.
I agree not to engage in the practice of providing any Bloodhound to any individual, commercial wholesaler, or retailer for the purpose of resale.
Bulldog Club of America
No BCA member shall engage in wholesaling litters or in individual sales or consignments of pups or adults to pet shops, dealers, catalog houses or other commercial establishments, nor shall they be donated or given as prizes in contests, raffles, or fundraising events, no matter how charitable.
American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, Inc.
I will not: .... 2. Sell Cavaliers to pet shops, brokers or third party dealers. 3. Supply or sell Cavaliers for auctions, raffles, flea markets or any other such enterprise. 4. Knowingly sell to unethical breeders, or sell to persons whose intention is resale. 5. Purchase any Cavalier or any litter for resale either to an individual or a commercial establishment.
Chihuahua Club of America
I will not participate in the buying or selling of dogs at auctions and I will never knowingly sell puppies to wholesalers, laboratories or to pet stores, and will encourage any puppy buyer to behave similarly.
Dachshund Club of America, Inc.
11).... never supply a Dachshund to pet shops, commercial brokers or dealers, raffles or similar projects.
French Bulldog Club of America
As a member of the French Bull Dog Club of America, I agree that I will not breed any stud dog to any bitch whose owner is directly involved with any puppy broker, puppy mill, litter lot sales or any other commercial enterprise whose business is involved in like activities.......As a member of the French Bull Dog Club of America, I will not sell a French Bulldog to any commercial facility, puppy brokers, pet shop, puppy mill or agent thereof.
American Miniature Schnauzer Club, Inc.
The breeder will not sell or dispose of any dog through pet shops, wholesalers, commercial dealers or paid agents.
Pekingese Club of America, Inc.
No member of the Pekingese Club of America will sell at wholesale or to retail outlets, brokers, pet shops, mail order houses, or businesses of similar commercial enterprise, or donate a dog to be offered as a prize.
American Pomeranian Club, Inc.
3. I will not sell my puppies to pet shops or commercial pet mill establishments, nor will I donate puppies for raffles or auctions.
Pug Dog Club of America
No member shall EVER sell or donate dogs for auctions or raffles, or to pet shops, catalog houses, brokers or for resale purposes.
Standard Schnauzer Club of America, Inc
I will not sell or dispose of any dog through pet shops, wholesalers, commercial dealers, or paid agents.
American Shih Tzu Club, Inc.
) I will not sell my puppies to pet shops or commercial pet mill establishments, nor will I donate puppies for raffles or auctions.
Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc
4) Puppies will not be sold or consigned to pet stores, agents, or other commercial enterprises nor sold to disreputable breeders, and neither puppies nor stud services will be offered as prizes or for raffles.