Code of Ethics
A. PURPOSE
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The purpose of this Code of Ethics shall be to maintain at all times a standard of excellence in ownership, exhibiting, breeding and sale of Pixie-Bobs. It is mandatory that a code of ethics be subscribed to by those who are concerned with the propagation of Pixie-Bobs and of proper breed type.
B. SPORTSMANSHIP
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I shall conduct myself at all times in a manner which will reflect credit on me, and the breed regardless of location or circumstance, but especially when attending cat shows, whether as an exhibitor or spectator. I will not engage in malicious, misleading or exaggerated statements or innuendoes about other breeders on this website, their cats or their breeding practices.
C. HEALTH
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I agree to maintain good standards of health care for cats, including proper veterinary care. I agree to provide for my cats at all ages, regular contact with people and exposure to the outside world for proper socialization.
D. RECORDS
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If I breed my Queen, or use my stud in service, I agree to keep accurate records of stock, matings, and pedigrees, and to register my breeding stock with the TICA (The International Cat Association).
E. BREEDING
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I agree to use for breeding only those cats which are breed type, sound, and only registered cats. Emphasis shall be placed upon maintaining the health, temperament and other outstanding qualities of character of this breed, as well as upon appearance. I understand that to breed unadvisedly may lead to overpopulation and contribute materially to the deterioration of the Pixie-Bob breed, and I will strongly encourage the spaying/neutering of any kitten/cat sold by me as a pet that is not to be used for showing or breeding.
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As owner of a Queen, I will breed only normal, healthy (disease-free) mature females which are of breed type. I will breed to improve the Pixie-Bob breed and be honest to its ancestry. Except under rare circumstances (i.e., bi-weekly estrus, single kitten or other exceptional conditions).
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I will not permit my queen to produce litters in three consecutive cycles. I will cull seriously deformed kittens. As owner of the stud, I will breed only normal, healthy (disease-free) cats which are both breed type and physically sound. I will refuse stud service to any queen which has disqualifying and major faults, or which I consider to be in poor health. I will discourage owners of queens from breeding them unless they have the facilities, time and resources to adequately care for a litter. I will refuse stud service to any queens of whose owners I have knowledge that they wholesale their litters. I will not offer stud service or kittens as a prize in any raffle.
F. SALES
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I will refuse to sell to, or recommend breeders who do not comply with this Code of Ethics, or to kitten wholesalers or retailers. I will not donate a cat or kitten, for raffle purposes or sell to any home if I have reason to believe that the kitten or cat will not receive proper care.
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I will use a sales contract, or written agreement with any sale or purchase involving a kitten or cat. I will not release kittens before they are at least 8 weeks old, and then only with full knowledge that they are healthy and have had the required medical inoculations.
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I will give buyers of kittens and cats accurate health, breeding and TICA registration papers, and at least a four-generation pedigree (if Applicable). I will adhere to the terms of my sales agreement or written contract with the buyer.
G. ADVERTISING
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I agree that my advertising, oral or written, shall be factual and not worded so as to attract wholesale buyers, or to encourage others to raise purebred cats as an easy moneymaker.