MSCA Code of Ethics Enforcement Guidelines
Violation of the MSCA Code of Ethics will result in written notification of:
Non-compliance (without trying to resolve violation) could result in any of the following:
a. 6 (six) month ban from CoE Breeder Status.
b. 1 (one) year ban from CoE Breeder Status.
c. Permanent ban from CoE Breeder Status.
Continued/repeated violation will result in a permanent ban from CoE Breeder Status.
Certain violations may be grounds for expulsion from the Club.
1. RADICAL DEPARTRATURE FROM STANDARD:
Reserved for the most evident deviations from the standard, like black markings, total lack of pigment (albinism), severely undershot or overshot, bob-tail, cryptorchid, major temperament issues, etc.
Resolution: Affected dog(s) must be altered with veterinarian proof of alter submitted to the club
within the compliance period (veterinarian proof must verify dog’s tattoo/microchip number).
2. HIP VIOLATIONS:
a. Breeding affected dogs:
Resolution: Affected dog(s) must be altered with veterinarian proof of alter submitted to the club
within the compliance period (veterinarian proof must verify dog’s tattoo/microchip number).
b. Breeding without hip certification:
Resolution: dog(s) must be certified with copy of certificate/link to OFA page submitted to the club
within the compliance period. Non-passing dog(s) must be altered with veterinarian proof of alter
submitted to the club within the compliance period (veterinarian proof must verify dog’s tattoo/microchip number).
Caveat: all future breeding dogs must have hip certification before breeding (proven by copy of
certification/OFA page).
c. Accidental litter: (may retain CoE Breeder Status if agree to and working towards compliance)
Resolution: dog(s) must be certified with copy of certificate/link to OFA page. Non-passing dogs
must be altered with veterinarian proof of alter submitted to the club within the compliance period
(veterinarian proof must verify dog’s tattoo/microchip number). If too young – must provide either
PennHip or OFA prelim. If OFA prelim is provided, must follow-up with OFA certification at 2 years
of age.
3. REPEATED INBREEDING:
Warning letter providing educational information about the risks of inbreeding.
Resolution: Cease inbreeding.
4. SURRENDERS PUPPIES/DOGS TO SHELTER/RESCUE:
MSCA will offer to help if it can.
Resolution: Must make a concerted/demonstrable effort to remove puppies/dogs from shelter/rescue.
Removal of CoE Breeder status and a polite suggestion of no more breeding until they are able to be
responsible for dogs/puppies they are producing.
5. NO SALES CONTRACT/WRITTEN AGREEMENT:
MSCA will offer a sample sales contract.
Resolution: provide such to the buyer.
6. SOLD TO DOG WHOLESALER/RETAILER:
Warning letter.
Resolution: Loss of CoE Breeder Status for 1 year.
7. ANY OTHER VIOLATIONS:
Warning letter outlining violation, resolution, compliance period and what action could be taken if they do not meet compliance. Offer to assist/education as warranted.
- CoE violation.
- Loss of CoE Breeder Status until compliance is satisfied (except for accidental litters)
- Resolution for compliance.
- Compliance must be within 90 days.
Non-compliance (without trying to resolve violation) could result in any of the following:
a. 6 (six) month ban from CoE Breeder Status.
b. 1 (one) year ban from CoE Breeder Status.
c. Permanent ban from CoE Breeder Status.
Continued/repeated violation will result in a permanent ban from CoE Breeder Status.
Certain violations may be grounds for expulsion from the Club.
1. RADICAL DEPARTRATURE FROM STANDARD:
Reserved for the most evident deviations from the standard, like black markings, total lack of pigment (albinism), severely undershot or overshot, bob-tail, cryptorchid, major temperament issues, etc.
Resolution: Affected dog(s) must be altered with veterinarian proof of alter submitted to the club
within the compliance period (veterinarian proof must verify dog’s tattoo/microchip number).
2. HIP VIOLATIONS:
a. Breeding affected dogs:
Resolution: Affected dog(s) must be altered with veterinarian proof of alter submitted to the club
within the compliance period (veterinarian proof must verify dog’s tattoo/microchip number).
b. Breeding without hip certification:
Resolution: dog(s) must be certified with copy of certificate/link to OFA page submitted to the club
within the compliance period. Non-passing dog(s) must be altered with veterinarian proof of alter
submitted to the club within the compliance period (veterinarian proof must verify dog’s tattoo/microchip number).
Caveat: all future breeding dogs must have hip certification before breeding (proven by copy of
certification/OFA page).
c. Accidental litter: (may retain CoE Breeder Status if agree to and working towards compliance)
Resolution: dog(s) must be certified with copy of certificate/link to OFA page. Non-passing dogs
must be altered with veterinarian proof of alter submitted to the club within the compliance period
(veterinarian proof must verify dog’s tattoo/microchip number). If too young – must provide either
PennHip or OFA prelim. If OFA prelim is provided, must follow-up with OFA certification at 2 years
of age.
3. REPEATED INBREEDING:
Warning letter providing educational information about the risks of inbreeding.
Resolution: Cease inbreeding.
4. SURRENDERS PUPPIES/DOGS TO SHELTER/RESCUE:
MSCA will offer to help if it can.
Resolution: Must make a concerted/demonstrable effort to remove puppies/dogs from shelter/rescue.
Removal of CoE Breeder status and a polite suggestion of no more breeding until they are able to be
responsible for dogs/puppies they are producing.
5. NO SALES CONTRACT/WRITTEN AGREEMENT:
MSCA will offer a sample sales contract.
Resolution: provide such to the buyer.
6. SOLD TO DOG WHOLESALER/RETAILER:
Warning letter.
Resolution: Loss of CoE Breeder Status for 1 year.
7. ANY OTHER VIOLATIONS:
Warning letter outlining violation, resolution, compliance period and what action could be taken if they do not meet compliance. Offer to assist/education as warranted.
