Breeder List Agreement
Introduction
Responsible breeders positively impact PWDs through the breeding of physically healthy and mentally sound performance titlists, conformation titlists and perhaps most critically, family companions. Reputable breeders stand behind their puppies through the PWD’s entire lifespan. Responsible breeders are open to puppy buyer inquiries and concerns regarding PWDs. They maintain healthy dogs, clean facilities and stay organized and current on AKC paperwork and health testing documentation. And to the extent possible, responsible breeders support the breed through participation in health research and club activities.
Criteria for Participation on the Breeder List
- Currently a PWDCA member for no fewer than three consecutive years.
- Currently a PWDCA voting member.
- Attestation to the PWDCA Code of Ethics.
- Conducts recommended health testing on all dogs used for breeding. Testing results will not preclude a breeder from using a specific dog as long as transparency in testing and full disclosure of testing results on individual dogs and litters is included in the Health & Litter Log (HLL).
- Enters all dogs and litters in the HLL.
- Supports the breed and the PWDCA through participation in health research and other club activities.
PWDCA Recommended Health Testing and Recommended Results
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Hip Evaluation (normal)
- Both Sire and Dam
- GM-1 Storage Disease (Gangliosidosis)
- One Parent testing normal (non-carrier) or DNA parentage clear program
- Current CAER (ECR) Eye (normal) or CERF Normal up to 120 months
- Both Sire and Dam
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA)
- One Parent testing normal (non-carrier) or DNA parentage clear program
- Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy (JDCM)
- One Parent testing normal (non-carrier) or DNA parentage clear program
- Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA)
- One Parent testing normal (non-carrier) or DNA parentage clear program.
- Microphthalmia (MOS)
- One Parent testing normal (non-carrier) or DNA parentage clear program.
Testing facilities accepted at the time of this Agreement:
Test |
Facility |
GM-1 Gangliosidosis |
ASAP Genetics (AUST) |
GM-1 Gangliosidosis |
Eurovetgene |
GM-1 Gangliosidosis |
HealthGene (Canada) |
GM-1 Gangliosidosis |
Laboklin |
GM-1 Gangliosidosis |
OptiGen/Wisdom Health/Optimal Selection |
GM-1 Gangliosidosis |
Paw Prints Genetics |
GM-1 Gangliosidosis |
VetGen |
Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy (JDCM) |
PennGEN |
Microphthalmia (MO) |
PennGEN |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd PRA) |
Genetic Technologies (AUST) |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd PRA) |
OptiGen/Wisdom Health/Optimal Selection |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd PRA) |
Paw Print Genetics |
Member Sales & Advertising
Advertising, written or oral, shall be factual and not misleading and shall be in conformity with federal, state, and local consumer protection laws.
Venue
Any and all matters in dispute between the parties to this Agreement, whether arising from or relating to the Agreement itself, or arising from the alleged extra-contractual acts prior to, during or subsequent to the Agreement shall be governed by and enforced in accordance with the laws of Connecticut, regardless of the legal theory upon which such matter is asserted. Civil actions will be brought forward in the Courts of Hartford County, Connecticut.
Agreement
This Agreement is signed voluntarily and does not constitute the PWDCA’s endorsement of a breeder. Any infraction as outlined above, or under the Club’s and/or AKC’s Bylaws, shall result in an immediate suspension of participation in this program until such time that Member is reinstated.
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