This program is again open for new participants. Stewards agree to act as
contacts for people who need information about securing, training, or general
info Bernese Mountain Dogs. The information you provide will be posted to a
page on the BMDCA web site. You need not enter all information requested on the
application, but be aware, if you put it on the application, it will go on the
web site. Please share this posting with others you know who may not have
computer access. Club RCC reps, please share the information and invitation
with your club members. A signed copy of the Code of Ethics at the end of this
message MUST be included with the application.
Deadline for applications is JULY 15, 2003!
BMDCA Breed Steward Program
March 31 2003- March 31, 2004
Criteria for Participation
1. Participants have been a member in good standing of the BMDCA for 2
years, effective December 31, 2002.
2. Participants provide a signed copy of the BMDCA Code of Ethics and a
completed Breed Steward Profile to the Breed Steward Program Chair annually.
3. Participants agree to educate inquirers about the breed whether or not
the participants have puppies/or services to sell.
4. To be included in the pilot program, participants will send the signed
BMDCA Code of Ethics and the Breed Steward Profile responses to the Breed
Steward Program Chair, Anne Copeland, 1034 E. Tulip Way, Palatine, IL
60074-1608, who must receive them no later than July 15, 2003.
Profile Questions
Please answer the following questions with yes/no, appropriate number(s) or
n/a - not applicable. If you do not wish to answer a question, you may leave
it blank. Information provided will be published in a list of BSP
participants at the BMDCA website. Please also sign the Code of Ethics on
the reverse.
Name:
________________________________________________________________________
Address:
_______________________________________________________________________
e-mail:
________________________________________________________________________
Phone/Fax:
_____________________________________________________________________
Services Available (use codes below)
__________________________________________________
b - breed information; ob - obedience information;
dr - draft information; ag - agility information;
p- puppies; d- adult dogs available; s- stud service
1 How many years have you had Bernese Mountain Dogs?____________
2 How long have you been a member of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club
of America? ___________
3 Do you participate in AKC, Canadian Kennel Club or BMDCA events
(conformation, obedience, agility, draft) ? __________
4 What year was your first Berner litter born?________
5 Please indicate below the number of BMD litters you have
produced that best describes your breeding history.
a. none ____ b. 1-5 litters ____ c. 6-10 litters ____
d. 11-15 litters ____ e. 16 or more litters ____
6. Do you radiograph all your BMDs' hips and elbows for dysplasia
and submit the radiographs to a certifying registry before breeding?
________
7. Do you have your BMDs' eyes evaluated by a board certified canine
ophthalmologist before breeding? _________
8. Have you obtained genetic tests results for von Willebrand
Disease on all your BMDs that are used for breeding? ________
9. Do you obtain a DNA profile on all breeding males and females you
own which could be used to verify parentage of their offspring? _____
10. Do you use written sales contracts?____________________________
11. Do you give buyers written copies of the parents' health clearances
and evaluations?_____
12. Do you give those in whose care you place a pup or older dog,
written information about how to care for their new BMD? ________
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Code of Ethics
The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc., in keeping with its aims of
breeding the best possible dogs while preserving their unique beauty and
character and of promoting the best possible care and training of these
dogs, adopts the following code:
1. Breeders shall strive for perfection of the Bernese
Mountain Dog in accordance with the official standard set forth by the
American Kennel Club. In this regard they shall:
a. Maintain high standards of health and
care for their dogs.
b. Use only physically and temperamentally
sound stock, and will refuse stud service to any bitch that is
unregisterable or shows obvious defects. They shall study and learn the good
and bad points within their own stock never doubling up on a known and
visible fault.
c. Ideally x-ray for evidence of hip
dysplasia at age of two years or older, treating mild cases as they would
any other fault, and excluding from breeding programs dogs with more severe
evidence of hip dysplasia.
d. Refrain from breeding the bitch until
her second season, preferably waiting until at least 18 months of age. A
bitch shall be bred no more than two out of three seasons, this depending on
the size of the litter whelped and her condition. It is suggested that in
most cases a period of one year lapse between litters.
2. Breeders will not sell stock without true representation
to the purchaser nor use misleading or untruthful statements in selling or
advertising.
3. No member shall sell adults or puppies to any known
retail or wholesale pet outlet.
4. A buyer should be supplied with a four generation
pedigree, with information on inoculations an other veterinary care that the
dog has had, and with instructions on the care, feeding and training of the
Bernese Mountain Dog.
5. A breeder will guarantee the health of his stock subject
to a veterinarian's examination within 48 hours of the sale.
6. A breeder should try to keep in touch with the progress of
dogs of his breeding in order to better analyze his own program.
7. A breeder shall exhibit at dog shows and matches where
feasible.
8. Members shall at all times exhibit good sportsmanship at
all events related to the club and dog shows.
9. Members shall not degrade any other member or kennel.
I agree to abide by the above Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Code of
Ethics.
Signed: ______________________________________ Date:___________
Anne Copeland, Flash,TDI/CGC (Berner, 8 3/4 yrs.) & Gypsy TDI/CGC(Rescue
Cavalier,2 yrs.)
BMDCA Corresponding Secretary
NE ILL [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Ty's memorial page: http://www.geocities.com/workingyorkie/ty.html
Gypsy's page:http://hometown.aol.com/annes4/Gypsy.html
