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BREEDER RESOURCES

COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT

To benefit the future of the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje by providing informational resources and educational support to all NKCSC members interested in breeding the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje.

Committee goals are: to promote knowledge of and breeding to the AKC approved breed standard; to promote quality and integrity in all aspects and issues regarding breeding, care, rearing, placement and continuing breeder responsibility to the purebred Nederlandse Kooikerhondje; and to promote open communication in regard to continuing development and support for more informed, responsible, committed and ethical breeding practices.

Committee Scope: 

  1. To encourage participation in NKCSC health testing recommendations and participation in the Health and Litter Database by providing information to the VHNK. 

  2. To provide informational resources for breeder development and education to assist NKCSC members in understanding breeder responsibilities and ethics, as needed to benefit novice and experienced breeders alike by supporting study of the AKC approved Nederlandse Kooikerhondje standard, pedigrees and health.

  3. To develop and maintain a list of upcoming NKCSC litters and stud dogs for dissemination to Breeder Referral inquiries as well as for the NKCSC website. 

  4. To always foster an open, non-judgmental, and unbiased dialogue among breeders, the committee and the board that encourages member growth, participation and information dissemination to those members interested in breeding.

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BREEDERS’ CODE OF ETHICS

As Breeders, we will respect the history and tradition of the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje, and work to protect, promote and safeguard the breed. We have studied the approved AKC Breed Standard and the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Club of Southern California "Best Breeding Practices" and strive to abide by the principles described therein.

I hereby affirm that I will follow the NKCSC and Breeder's Code of Ethics. 

I believe breeding purebred dogs involves certain responsibilities and I will not take that responsibility lightly. 

Additionally, I will: 

  1. Take full responsibility for any puppies I cause to be produced and agree to take back or assist in re-homing any dog at any point in their life if the owner can no longer keep the dog. 

  2. Report all litters, including registered names and numbers, to the NKCSC  for inclusion in The Dutch Club Register and ZooEasy.

  3. Take the necessary safeguards in preventing the breeding of any of my dogs that would result in un-registered or cross-bred puppies. 

  4. Not breed to satisfy sales demand or for the sole purpose of economic gain nor encourage buyers to regard the breeding potential of a dog/puppy as a business or a way to increase their income.

  5. Advertise dogs/puppies factually and honestly, both in substance and implication with appropriate OFA and/or CHIC numbers available.  

 

BEST BREEDING PRACTICES

A link to Best Breeding Practices can be found here.

 

RESOURCES

AKC Canine College

Breeding Better Dogs

Vereniging Het Nederlandse Kooikerhondje

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