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"The United Kennel Club, Inc., requests that all breeders subscribe to the following Code of Ethics to promote and foster the highest standards among breeders, owners and fanciers, and to encourage sportsmanship and cooperation in the improvement and advancement of UKC registered breeds."
Date(s): Updated Sept. 15, 2009. Album by Christine Kelly. 1 - 19 of 19 Total. 3275 Visits.
1 Bruce Strnad Susan Cooney Spring High Rat Terriers 207 SW Spring High Glen (off SW Koonville Ave.) Lake City, FL 32024 Tel: (386) 754-0835
2 1. RECORDS, PART 1 " I am familiar with, and follow, the UKC Kennel equirements. I will keep accurate records and retain those records for a minimum of five years. These records will include: stud service contracts, pedigrees, all litters produced and all dogs/puppies sold."
"MEERKAT MANOR LITTER" Date: Nov. 2, 2006 Age: 5 weeks old Left to right: Mitch (chocolate & white), Rose (chocolate & white), McMurphy (black, white & tan), Cruise (black & white), Daisy (chocolate & white) and Sophie (tan/black sable & white).
3 1. RECORDS, PART 2 "I will use the Breeder's Record that the UKC provides to me to maintain these records. I will report to the Registration Office of the United Kennel Club, Inc. any person who falsifies a registration, or knowingly misrepresents a pedigree."
Pups in a bowl, Two days old. Not too hot, And not too cold.
Here's Copper, Brass Lass and Maggie snuggled together in a silver dog dish.
4 2. BREEDING, PART 1 "I shall plan each breeding with the paramount intention of improving the breed."
"JACK" GRCH Windys Blackjack @ Spring High
Date of Birth: February 23, 2005 Breeder: Tracey Coyle, Roaring Wind Farm, Pennsylvania
5 2. BREEDING, PART 2 "I will select the stud dog and brood bitch with an eye for conformation, temperament and working instinct and ability, with a careful study of the breed standard and the principles of genetics. I will not breed any male or female until they are both physically and mentally mature."
GRCH Spring High's Surf City and CH Spring High's WRT Skylark - Oct. 20, 2007
6 2. BREEDING, PART 3 "Before entering into any breeding arrangement, I will scrutinize the pedigree, conformation and working potential of both the sire and dam, keeping in mind the ideal of the breed. As a responsible stud dog owner, I understand that should I refuse a breeding, I will fully explain my reasons to the owner of the bitch."
***CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW???*** The Soapsuds Litter Thursday, March 6, 2008 and here they are, almost 5 weeks old. Back row, partially hidden, Shout. Center row of four, left to right - Ajax, Cheer, big mouth Moe and Solo. Front row, Fab and Bold, whose head is not visible.
7 2. BREEDING, PART 5 "As a responsible breeder, I will refrain from using a dog that, although free from serious or disqualifying defects, consistently produces afflicted puppies. I will encourage/require the buyers of pet quality puppies to spay or neuter them."
"The Broadway Musical Hits Litter" Left to right: Sarafina (pearl tri), Oliver (pearl tri), Evita (blue tri), Pal Joey (chocolate tri) and Mame (black & white).
8 3. HEALTH "I will maintain high standards of health and care for my dogs, and guarantee the health of my puppies at the time of sale."
Mitch Meerkat (top) and Rose Meerkat (bottom) Date: Dec. 14, 2006
9 4. SALES, PART 1 "I will be discriminating in the sales of my puppies, and concerned with the type of homes in which they are placed."
ROO now named "PRANCER"
Prancer went home on Dec. 29, 2007 to Winter Park, Florida to live with her new forever family. Left to right: Momma Kim, Meryn, Poppa Carl holding Dancer, Brynn and Logan. CongRATulations!
10 4. SALES, PART 2 "My dogs/puppies will not be sold to dog wholesalers or retailers. I will transfer all applicable registration papers at the time the purchase agreement is completed and is agreeable to both parties."
"The Blues Brothers" Ken holds Tab, now named "Jake" and Sheila holds Danny, now named "Elwood." All are enjoying new adventures together in Jacksonville, FL. CongRATulations!
11 4. SALES, PART 3 "Upon the sale of a dog/puppy, I will provide the buyer with a properly executed UKC Registration Certificate, diet record, an inoculation and parasite control record and a health guarantee."
WINNIE GOES HOME - Dec. 27, 2007
Winnie with proud momma, Sylvia, front left. Hubby Mike holds Gertie. Back row left, Sue holds Maggie, and Christina holds Scarlett. Gertie, Maggie and Scarlett are sisters from the "Silver and Gold" litter (Molly x Sarge).
12 4. SALES, PART 4 "I will refrain from releasing any puppy until it is at least seven (7) weeks old, or eight (8) weeks old if the puppy is to be shipped."
TATER (from the Potatoes Litter) now PINTO Jan. 25, 2007, 10.5 weeks old Lives in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic.
13 5. ADVERTISING, PART 1 "My advertising of puppies/dogs will be factual and honest, both in substance and application."
BLONDIE Date: Aug. 8, 2007 Age: 7 weeks old
"Ummmmm....Daddy wears Old Spice!"
14 5. ADVERTISING, PART 2 "I will avoid encouraging buyers regarding the breeding potential of a dog/puppy. I believe breeding purebred dogs involves certain responsibilities, and I will not take it lightly." SHOUT on 3/7/2008
15 Annie - March 6, 2008
Here Annie shows off her very well-balanced and muscular conformation. Posing comes naturally to her. Here she's intently watching the chickens in their yard. Sire: Spring High's CJK Revival (Teddy) Dam: Spring High's Tropical Sunset (Sunny)
16 HANK
Date: Dec. 8, 2007 Age: 5 weeks old
Hank is a very light chocolate sable & white boy.
17 CRICKET
Date: Nov. 25, 2007 Age: 4 weeks old
What a gorgeous color! Cricket is blue fawn & white.
18 DASH
Date: June 15, 2008 Age: 4 weeks old
Dash is a vivid chocolate sable & white pup with a beautiful face.
19 GYPSY
Date: June 22, 2008 Age: 5 weeks old
Gypsy is a beautiful chocolate sable & white girl with a sweetheart face.
