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Code of Ethics

All members of the Rottweiler Club of Pakistan are bound by the Code of Ethics and undertaking as set out below.

As a member of the Rottweiler Club of Pakistan, I agree that I will abide by the following Code of Ethics and I clearly understand that to breach the Code could lead to disciplinary action under the By-Laws and Constitution of the Club.

  1. I shall ensure that at all times all dogs under my control are properly housed, fed, watered, exercised and receive proper Veterinary attention, if and when required.
  2. I shall not allow any dogs under my care to roam at large and when away from home will ensure they are kept fully leashed or under effective control at all times.
  3. I shall breed only for the purpose of improving the standard of the breed, and not for the pet market or any other commercial purpose.
  4. I shall not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers, or directly or indirectly allow a dog to be given as a prize or donation in a contest of any kind.
  5. I shall not breed from any bitch used, owned, kept or leased by me nor shall I use a dog used owned, kept or leased by me that does not comply with the breeding requirements set out in this clause or as prescribed by the RCP from time to time. I shall ensure that the RCP is provided, prior to the publication of registration, with satisfactory hip, eye and dental certificates of each Rottweiler used in the breeding. The breeding requirements include:

    Bitch: Of or over 20 months of age and less than 7 years 6 months at mating.
    Dog: Not before reaching 24 months of age.

    I shall not permit any of my pure bred dogs to be mated to a dog of a different breed, to a cross-breed dog, or to an unregistered dog of the same breed.
  6. I shall not sell or otherwise transfer from my care any puppy under eight weeks of age, thus allowing for vaccination to be given at six weeks of age, and the necessary ten to fourteen days for the vaccine to take effect.
  7. I shall ensure that all persons acquiring dogs from me clearly understand their responsibility or the care and welfare of the animal, and that they have the time and facilities to perform their obligations.
  8. I shall not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor falsely advertise, or mislead any person regarding the performance of any dog.
  9. I shall provide to all purchasers of dogs sold or place by me written details of all dietary and immunization requirements and/or an appropriate publication relating to such requirements and responsible dog ownership.
  10. I shall ensure that when selling or transferring a dog to another person that documents as required by the RCP Rules and Regulations will be provided to the purchaser or transferee.
  11. I agree to keep accurate records of stock, matings and pedigrees and to register my dogs and puppies with the RCP.

Any member who has been in violation of the By-Laws and/or Code of Ethics shall have recourse to the RCP Managing Committee.

Disqualifying faults are as listed in the current FCI Standard for the Rottweiler. All animals that display disqualifying faults are ineligible for breeding

In accordance with the accepted FCI Standard all departures from the Standard as written shall be considered faults. The seriousness with which the fault is regarded should be considered with the possible effect breeding with such an animal may have on the progeny and the Rottweiler breed and in the exact proportion to its degree.

By-Laws

  1. In order to show a Rottweiler in any of the RCP sanctioned dog shows, the owner or at least one of the co-owners must already be a member of the Rottweiler Club of Pakistan at the date of submission of entry forms for said show. No show entry forms submitted by non-members shall be entertained.
  2. Age at Breeding:

    Dog – Not younger than 24 (Twenty Four) months
    Bitch – Not younger than 20 (Twenty) months

    Members shall refuse stud service to any bitch under 20 months or which is in poor health or has serious faults.

    No dogs shall be bred after 9 (Nine) years of age.
    No bitches shall be bred after 7 (Seven) years 6 (Six) months of age.
  3. Docking of tails is strictly not permitted. Rottweilers born on or after November 1st, 2008, with docked tails shall not be allowed exhibition. No litters with docked tails shall be tattooed.
  4. Enforcement

    Upon receipt of a written complaint of violations of the Code of Ethics or By-Laws, the Managing Committee of the Rottweiler Club of Pakistan may proceed with an investigation into the allegations and take appropriate action. Complains submitted by non-members shall not be entertained.