Code of Ethics
Preamble
Whether an owner, exhibitor, or breeder, the Korean Jindo Dog enthusiast is often confronted with decisions and courses of action which can impact the continued improvement and preservation of the Korean Jindo Dog breed and the well-being of his or her individual dogs. All too often, because of inexperience or lack of forethought, the decisions made and the course of action pursued are unfortunate ones, with lasting detrimental effects.
With these guidelines, which represent a distillation of the personal codes of conduct of its members, the Korean Jindo Dog Association of America is setting forth acceptable practices and a number of precautions, and is directing them to any and all involved with our breed with the intent that the pitfalls be avoided and the pleasures enhanced.
The Korean Jindo Dog Association of America asserts that its membership has the obligation to the Korean Jindo Dog breed to preserve the historical characteristics and magnificence of the breed without exploiting it, and further asserts that its membership owes an obligation to the Club to uphold the high ideals set forth for all dog club organizations by the American Kennel Club. In addition, it is asserted by the Club that its membership owes an obligation to future members and others interested in the Korean Jindo Dog breed, to supply factual information without misrepresentation.
1. Each club member, as a representative of the breed, should strive to provide factual information to interested parties which represents the breed in actuality, highlighting both good and bad characteristics.
2. Each owner should maintain good sanitation, health care, and provide adequate mental and physical stimulation as well as proper socialization and training for their dogs. Further, owners will always respect their dog and the breed by placing the individual dogs needs and best interests above any competition goals or personal prestige.
3. Every owner should prioritize the importance of being a good "dog neighbor". Every Korean Jindo Dog becomes the "real representative of the breed" if involved in one misdeed.
4. Each breeder or person placing a dog should attempt to accurately evaluate each dog as an appropriate match to the prospective purchaser or adopter.
5. Each breeder or person placing a dog should offer assistance to the new owner with respect to the care and feeding of his or her dog, pointing out the needed routine health care, and stressing the requirement for correct early socialization and training.
6. All transactions involving breeding, or the sales or placement of dogs or bitches of any age should be evidenced by contracts in writing.
7. All breeders shall participate in a program of officially screening all dogs and bitches for hip, eye, patella, cardiac, and thyroid issues before breeding is considered.
8. Dogs and bitches will only be bred where it is conscientiously felt that such breeding will result in preservation of the breed, and before entering into a breeding agreement or doing any breeding will carefully analyze the conformation and pedigrees of the prospective sire and dam for compatibility.
9. The owners of such bitch and dog in each breeding shall supply each other with accurate and complete information on their dog or bitch with respect to all health issues present in the dog or known in the lineage including hip dysplasia, eye issues, thyroid issues, patella grades, and any other genetic fault, inherited disease, or undesirable characteristic of which you are aware and have reason to believe could occur.
10. Puppies shall be sold on a written agreement and it shall stipulate the breeder’s willingness to replace a puppy that has been sold, or to refund all or a portion of the purchase price, if the puppy proves to have a structural defect that significantly limits its quality of life. It should be considered acceptable to limit the time for such replacement or refund by written agreement and to provide for confirmation of any structural defect by the breeder's veterinarian.
Code of Ethics
In accordance with the ideals set forth in the Preamble, the Korean Jindo Dog Association of America herewith sets forth the following as its Code of Ethics, and states that violation of any provision hereof by a member could constitute grounds for suspension of membership or expulsion from the Club:
Members shall maintain high standards of care and conditions of their dogs.
KJDAA members will exhibit good sportsmanship at all times as defined by the AKC code of sportsmanship and behave in a manner such to be a credit to the breed, the club, and all activities participated in.
No member shall knowingly be involved in the sale or placement of dog(s) through pet shops or any other type of wholesale outlets, including but not limited to mail order houses, dog agents, or federally licensed dog dealers in the U.S. or any foreign country, or act as finder for agent/broker, or sell to institutions involved in research.
No member shall knowingly become involved in the sale or placement of any dog(s) to any individual or outlet whose main reason for purchase is for resale.
Puppies and dogs may never be used as prizes, auction items, given away in raffles, or placed in a manner where the responsible party does not directly evaluate the suitability of the new owner.
No member shall sell or place any dog or bitch (of any age) without furnishing proper transfer papers, unless at the time of sale both parties sign a written agreement of sale in which a stipulation is made concerning when said papers will be furnished.
Any puppy sold or placed with the designation pet/companion shall be sold on a non breeding written contract with the Limited Registration supplied by AKC. Adult dogs sold or placed as companions should be altered before placement or sold on a non breeding contract. The breeder may retain the registration papers until proof of sterilization.
Any puppy or dog sold or placed without a non breeding designation shall include a contract with a stipulation, at a minimum, that if it is ever utilized for breeding the requirements laid out in this code of ethics shall be met.
No member shall be involved in the breeding or selling of mixed breed dogs, dogs of unknown heritage, or Jindos ineligible for registration with either the AKC–FSS or FCI. This clause does not apply to the responsible placement of altered rescue dogs being rehomed through reputable rescue groups.
No member shall knowingly sell a Jindo or provide stud service to any person known to breed mixed breeds, dogs of unknown heritage, or Jindos ineligible for registration with either the AKC-FSS or FCI.
No member shall offer for use at stud or use at stud any dog who has not been screened for hip dysplasia, eye issues, thyroid issues, cardiac issues, and patella grades without a written stud contract stating that the stud has not been certified as indicated above.
No member shall sell or place any puppy whose sire and dam have not been screened for hip dysplasia, eye issues, thyroid issues, cardiac issues, and patella grades without a written contract of sale for said puppy which has been signed by both buyer and seller and which sets forth the sire and/or dam have not been certified as being screened as provided above.
All puppies and dogs shall be sold or placed with a written contract signed by both parties. That contract shall stipulate that if the owner is unable to keep the puppy or dog the breeder or rescuer must be notified.
Breeders shall accept responsibility for those animals that are the result of their breedings who have been abandoned, found in shelters, or otherwise are without a home.
Advertising should be factual. It should not be worded so as to attract undesirable or unsuitable buyers nor to encourage raising and selling dogs for profit. Great care should be taken to evaluate buyers with regard to the suitability of the home being offer
Members shall maintain high standards of care and conditions of their dogs.
KJDAA members will exhibit good sportsmanship at all times as defined by the AKC code of sportsmanship and behave in a manner such to be a credit to the breed, the club, and all activities participated in.
No member shall knowingly be involved in the sale or placement of dog(s) through pet shops or any other type of wholesale outlets, including but not limited to mail order houses, dog agents, or federally licensed dog dealers in the U.S. or any foreign country, or act as finder for agent/broker, or sell to institutions involved in research.
No member shall knowingly become involved in the sale or placement of any dog(s) to any individual or outlet whose main reason for purchase is for resale.
Puppies and dogs may never be used as prizes, auction items, given away in raffles, or placed in a manner where the responsible party does not directly evaluate the suitability of the new owner.
No member shall sell or place any dog or bitch (of any age) without furnishing proper transfer papers, unless at the time of sale both parties sign a written agreement of sale in which a stipulation is made concerning when said papers will be furnished.
Any puppy sold or placed with the designation pet/companion shall be sold on a non breeding written contract with the Limited Registration supplied by AKC. Adult dogs sold or placed as companions should be altered before placement or sold on a non breeding contract. The breeder may retain the registration papers until proof of sterilization.
Any puppy or dog sold or placed without a non breeding designation shall include a contract with a stipulation, at a minimum, that if it is ever utilized for breeding the requirements laid out in this code of ethics shall be met.
No member shall be involved in the breeding or selling of mixed breed dogs, dogs of unknown heritage, or Jindos ineligible for registration with either the AKC–FSS or FCI. This clause does not apply to the responsible placement of altered rescue dogs being rehomed through reputable rescue groups.
No member shall knowingly sell a Jindo or provide stud service to any person known to breed mixed breeds, dogs of unknown heritage, or Jindos ineligible for registration with either the AKC-FSS or FCI.
No member shall offer for use at stud or use at stud any dog who has not been screened for hip dysplasia, eye issues, thyroid issues, cardiac issues, and patella grades without a written stud contract stating that the stud has not been certified as indicated above.
No member shall sell or place any puppy whose sire and dam have not been screened for hip dysplasia, eye issues, thyroid issues, cardiac issues, and patella grades without a written contract of sale for said puppy which has been signed by both buyer and seller and which sets forth the sire and/or dam have not been certified as being screened as provided above.
All puppies and dogs shall be sold or placed with a written contract signed by both parties. That contract shall stipulate that if the owner is unable to keep the puppy or dog the breeder or rescuer must be notified.
Breeders shall accept responsibility for those animals that are the result of their breedings who have been abandoned, found in shelters, or otherwise are without a home.
Advertising should be factual. It should not be worded so as to attract undesirable or unsuitable buyers nor to encourage raising and selling dogs for profit. Great care should be taken to evaluate buyers with regard to the suitability of the home being offer
Last updated February 11, 2024, reflecting breed name and club name change
