"Code of Ethics"

• Members will consider the welfare of their dog(s) and the Breed in general above any personal gain and will take responsibility for the dog(s) they own or breed.
  
• Members will attempt to help and befriend any new Belgian Shepherd Dog owners.
  
• Members will conduct themselves in such a way as not to bring discredit to the Breed or the Association and will demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times.
  
• Members are recommended only to breed from dogs and bitches of sound temperament that have been BVA/KC hip scored and have a current (within 12 months) BVA/KC clear eye test certificate up to the age of 7 years.
  
• Members will not knowingly breed from a dog or bitch which has a serious hereditary defect.
  
• Members will not sell puppies to Dog Wholesalers or Pet Shops.
  
• It is recommended, if possible, that all puppies are marked for life.
  
• Members will not breed from bitches either before the age of 2 years or the 3rd consecutive season, whichever is earlier, nor will they breed from bitches on consecutive seasons if the seasons are less than 12 months apart.  Exceptional circumstances accepted.
  
• Stud dogs will not be used on bitches knowing that a point of the Code of Ethics would be broken.
  
• The BSDA of GB Committee reserve the right to request an explanation from any member who fails to abide by the Code of Ethics.
  
  The Committee further reserve the right to refuse renewal of Membership in the absence of a satisfactory and reasonable explanation, and refuse entries to future shows and events organized by the Association.