2.1. I agree to adhere to the terms of any disciplinary
action including fines and/or suspension if I am found
to be in breach of the ALA’s Current Code of
Ethics and/or Rules and Regulations.
2.2. I shall provide the ALA New Breeder Coordinator,
a copy of my written details of the dietary, training
and veterinary care required and/or an alternative
appropriate publication detailing same that is given
to purchasers. 1-2
2.3. I shall provide to the ALA New Breeder Coordinator,
a copy of my guarantee against any life inhibiting
genetic defects, which outlines my undertaking to either
replace or refund all, or part of the initial purchase
price and provide moral support. While the ALA accepts
that the extent of each breeders guarantee will vary,
the guarantee shall cover a minimum period of 2 years
from the date of birth of the dog. My guarantee shall
not require the return of dogs diagnosed with a life
altering genetic condition covered by guarantee, to
be returned, as the only option for the guarantee to
be honored. My guarantee cannot require unverifiable
conditions to be met, as a requirement for the guarantee
to be honored. If I alter my guarantee, I will forward
my new guarantee, to the Breeder Coordinator within
30 days. 1-4
2.4. I shall provide required paperwork and signatures
or agreed payments to other breeders in a timely and
satisfactory manner. 7 days is considered a timely
manner, except in instances where payment has not been
received or other arrangements are written into a signed
contract. 1-3
2.5. I shall permanently identify all breeding stock
and their offspring by way of either microchip or tattoo. 1-4
2.6. I shall supply correct permanent identification
number on all documentation, health tests, litter registrations
etc; along with payment receipt for all litter/dog
registrations/transfers, fees and/or fines that I submit
to the ALA. 1-5
2.7. I shall breed with the soundness of the Labradoodle
Origin or Australian Labradoodle in mind and agree
to test all breeding stock for Hip Dysplasia, Elbow
Dysplasia before they are bred/mated. I will not breed
with any dog diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia and/or Elbow
Dysplasia. 1-5
2.8. I will test with GTG/GSS, all breeding dogs used
in my program, whose date of birth is June 1 , 2006
or later, using the DNA prcd-PRA eye test, before they
are bred/mated, if they have not been proven to be
clear by parentage. We recommend that you do a heredity
eye disease screening on all breeding dogs. [ Dogs
whose date of birth is before June 1, 2006 are still
required to meet the prior health screening requirements
of DNA profile, BVA Hip and Elbow scores and either
a Ophthalmic Specialist heredity eye disease Screening
Examination or the DNA prcd-PRA test. These dogs are
required to repeat the Ophthalmic Specialist heredity
eye disease Screening Examination every 2 years, if
they have not had the DNA prcd-PRA test.] It is highly
recommended that all breeding dogs have the DNA prcd-PRA
test. 1-5
2.9. I will not breed any dog that has been DNA tested
prcd-PRA Affected or Carrier; to any dog other than
those that have been tested prcd-PRA clear. 3-5
2.10. I will test, via the prcd-PRA test, any dogs
in my breeding program, within 30 days of becoming
aware that their sire or dam has tested as affected
or carrier via the prcd_PRA eye test. 2-5
2.11. I will provide accurate and true copies of Hip,
Elbow and Eye testing/screening results to the ALA
for all breeding dogs used in my program, as one of
the required inclusions with my registration application. 1-5
2.12. I am aware of the current BVA Hip score average
for the Australian Labradoodle/Labradoodle and will
keep abreast of any changes. I am aware that it is
considered a high risk to breed with a dog who has
a score of 4 or more on either the left or right hip,
in any of the 9 areas evaluated within a hip score.
I am aware that all dogs hip scores submitted for registration,
will be listed on an open database for viewing. I recognize
that it is the recommendation of the ALA to breed below
the breed average, in order to lower the breed average,
to improve the current genetic health of the Australian
Labradoodle breed.
2.13. I will obtain from GSS/GTG Melbourne and provide
to the ALA; a DNA profile for all breeding dogs used
in my program and a parentage report when available,
as one of the required inclusions with my registration
application. 1-5
2.14. I will supply to the ALA, unedited photo/s and
true and accurate pedigrees, as required; when submitting
applications for ALA dog registration, as one of the
required inclusions with my registration application
and will not falsify pedigrees. 1-5
2.15. I shall submit for registration, to the ALA,
all dog/s and/or bitch/s in my breeding program including
any Labradoodle Origin, Australian Labradoodle and
Parent Breeds, before they produce any offspring. 1-5
2.16. I shall meet at a minimum and preferably exceed
the living condition requirements of my state or territory
in regard to the housing and care of my dogs and puppies. 1-5
2.17. I shall display the ALA’s Accredited Breeders
logo on any promotional publications including my website
and will add a link to the ALA home page. 1-3
2.18. I shall provide accurate information, and identify
all dogs in my breeding program by generation, by name
of breed, registered name and registered colour on
any pedigree, and promotional publications including
my website. 1-5
2.19. I shall not provide promotional publication
written, verbal or video representing the opinions
of the ALA membership without written permission from
the ALA Executive Committee. 1-5
2.20. I shall lodge with the ALA details of all litters
bred by me no later than 12 weeks from the litter’s
date of birth. 1-5
2.21. I shall supply to the ALA along with my Labradoodle
Origin or Australian Labradoodle litter registrations
a complete and true pedigree and copies of the
de-sexing certificates or a signed letter from my veterinarian
detailing those puppies that have been desexed. All
puppies at the time of de-sex are to be identified
either by microchip or tattoo. 1-5
2.22. I shall breed the Labradoodle Origin, Australian
Labradoodle and approved Parent Breed dogs responsibly
and keep proper records of the offspring, noting any
genetic defects that I become aware of, in my records. 1-5
2.23. When I become aware of producing a puppy/dog
with life inhibiting genetic defect, I will rearrange
my breeding program so as not to repeat the same mating
that produced the life inhibiting genetic defect. 1-5
2.24. I shall notify the ALA of any puppies that I
have produced that have been diagnosed with any life
inhibiting genetic diseases, noting the name of the
sire and dam and their registration numbers for the
ALA’s records on the genetic health in the breed. 1-5
2.25. I warrant that I will not use the ALA’s
logos until I have been notified that my accredited
breeders Membership has been accepted by the ALA, and
furthermore I will immediately remove the ALA accredited
breeders logo and the ALA logo from all marketing material,
websites etc in the event that my accredited breeders
membership is cancelled or suspended and I shall cease
to make any representations as to any affiliation with
the ALA. 1-5
2.26. I shall return all ALA registrations, if I am
lifetime suspended.
2.27. I shall obtain written approval of the ALA executive
committee, for any variation to the code of ethics
or rules and regulations, specific to my program. 1-5
2.28. I shall not lease any dogs that belong to another
ALA breeder who is under suspension or deactivation. 1-5
2.29.Grading can be altered by the registrar, within
the first 6 months of issuance or with the written
permission of the breeder of the dog whose grading
is in question, or by signed statement of 3 private
parties who can provide valid proof of reason to alter.
2.30. I will use Australian Labradoodles, Origin Labradoodles,
Parent Breeds and Parent Breed Infusions consistent
with the current membership approved ALA Breed Infusion
Guidelines and ALA Grading Schemes of LO, ALF and Pure. 1-5
2.31. I am aware that the term “dog”,
when used, refers to either a female or male.
2.32. I shall not make known to anyone, my password
to the ALA database. 1-4
2.33 I am aware that if any bitch in my program is
covered by more than one dog, be it intentional or
accidental, that I will GTG/GSS DNA profile the ENTIRE
litter for parentage verification, and furthermore
will not release pedigrees for the litter in question,
without receipt of correct parentage verification.
1-5
My signature on my ALA membership application/renewal
indicates that I have read both the ALA’s Code
of Ethics and Rules and Regulations and agree to abide
by them and thus be subject to fines and/or suspension
if I a found in breach of either. |
