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The code of ethics set forth outline the ethical breeding practices expected of all AHTCA members. The code has been
established to set a standard of acceptable behavioral limits. Designed to protect the interest of the club and to protect
and preserve the Hunt Terrier,
the AHTCA expects adherence to the code.
We will not endorse or denounce any other club. We are not allied to destroy anyone, just enjoy our dogs.
Keep all Terriers stock under clean and sanitary conditions.
Provide sufficient indoor space with protection from the elements. Run areas of adequate size with safety features
specific to the character and the exercise requirements of the Hunt Terrier.
Provide maximum heath protection through regular inoculations, worming and periodic veterinarian examinations.
Spay or Neuter any mature terrier’s dogs/bitch with any known genetic defect.
Register all Hunt Terriers in the AHTCA registry prior to use for breeding.
Keep accurate breeding records and registration information.
You may be subject to an inspection (with notice) at any time deemed necessary by the board of directors.
A semi-annual Brucella test is recommended for all breeding dogs.
Breed only healthy, mature bitches over one year of age preferably not before the second heat, allowing proper spacing
between litters.
Do not breed any bitch to more than one stud dog during any single heat period.
Plan each litter carefully. Select stud dog and bitch to be mated based on pedigrees free of inbreeding, the sire and dam’
s conformation within the breed standard of the AHTCA.
Breed only to or from adults which are free of any inheritable defects, and avoid the introduction of any detrimental
factors.
When out servicing your stud:
Only undertake the breeding of a bitch when you are satisfied the owner of the bitch has the time and facilities necessary
to keep the resultant puppies until they are properly placed.
We advise you get a current negative Brucella test on all bitches prior to mating.
Breed stud dogs only to those outside adult bitches who appear to meet the AHTCA breed standard, and are free of any
genetic defects of any kind.
Provide a signed and dated AHTCA Stud Certificate.
Use sales contracts or written agreements to cover special provisions or service transactions. Owners of the bitches
need to make sure these documents are in place as soon as the breeding takes place, not after the pups are born.
Accurately represent the qualities of your terriers to the purchaser, do not knowingly use misleading or untruthful
statements in selling or advertising. Disclose any known hereditary defects, health or physical conditions.
Puppies should not be released or placed prior to 6 weeks of age.
Puppies and adults should be sold only with age appropriate and current inoculations and dewormings.
Do not knowingly sell or cosign puppies or adults to pet shops, puppy mills, supply terriers for raffles, prizes or similar
projects.
Use sales contracts or written agreements to cover any special provisions of sale or service transactions.
Carefully screen all potential buyers, educating them on all aspects of the Hunt Terrier.
Sell only to proper homes; individuals who give adequate evidence that they have a satisfactory environment, and will
give the terrier the proper care, attention and exercise required.
Provide purchasers with accurate paperwork necessary for registration, health and general care information at the time
of the sale.
Be responsible for terriers sold for their lifetime. If a purchaser cannot keep a terrier you have sold, make every effort to
assist the buyer in finding an appropriate home.
Enforcement
By signing this Code of Ethics, I/We acknowledge that I/We understand and agree with the purpose of the American Hunt
Terrier Club Association and that I/We will do my/our best to promote the best interests of the Club and the Hunt Terrier.
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