For the betterment of the breed I agree to the following conditions:
1) I will consider only the betterment of the breed with consideration given to type, temperament, health and soundness when breeding my bitch or allowing a breeding to my stud dog. As a breeder or stud dog owner I will only plan a breeding with the paramount intention of improving and protecting the breed.
2) I will not allow a bitch to be bred prior to 20 months of age, nor shall any bitch be bred after her 7th birthday.
3) I will not allow a bitch to be bred more than once in a 12 month period unless she does not whelp a litter, the litter is still born, or consist of only one pup.
4) I will sell a pup only to a buyer whom I believe to be interested in the protection of the breed and would agree in writing to provide the highest quality of care including food, water, shelter, active companionship, socialization, appropriate veterinary care, and exercise. Stud service to an outside bitch will only be granted once a signed stud contract outlining the care, socialization and placement of the puppies has been signed by the bitch owner.
5) I will not participate in or support the breeding of any un-registered dogs or cross-breeding in any manner. (Dogo Argentino or other breeds) This includes buying, selling, trading or referring and preventable accidents.
6) I will not participate in illegal activities with my dog(s), including dog fighting, animal fighting, illegally hunting or hunt testing them.
7) I will be willing to take back any dog bred by me that has been displaced, or an owner can no longer keep.
8) I will not let a puppy that is sick, or is less than 7 weeks of age leave my home.
9) I will require all pet puppies to be spayed or neutered at the appropriate age, and will not provide registration papers for any dog whose owner has not complied.
10) I will not sell a dog without a signed contract from the new owners enforcing spay-neuter agreements on a companion dog.
Signed_______________________ Dated_____________
DAAA-FSDAA Code of Ethics