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Membership
 
The Northeast English Cocker Spaniel Club welcomes new members who share our love of the breed and desire to work toward its betterment.  To be considered for membership, an applicant must agree to be bound by our Code of Ethics, and be proposed and seconded by members in good standing.  A form from the proposer and seconder, a recommendation by the proposer, and a completed application form with $20 membership fee are all required.
Club Code of Ethics Procedures and Proposal Form  |  Application Form
BREEDING Each litter should be conscientiously planned with parents of appropriate temperament, appearance and other qualities described in the official standard and description of the breed. All breeding stock should be as free from hereditary defects as possible. Before deciding to breed a litter, the breeder should consider the possibilities of properly placing puppies into caring, loving homes.
HEALTH Breeders should practice preventive medicine and good sanitation to the best of their ability. Only healthy, mature dogs should be bred. Stud service should be refused to bitches who are unregistered, in poor health, of unsound temperament or for other reasons might produce puppies who will not do credit to our breed. Owners should be urged to neuter dogs that will not be used for breeding.
REGISTRATION All breeding stock and litters should be registered with the American and/or Canadian Kennel Club. The breeder shall provide a four-generation pedigree. All forms necessary for registration should be completed, though a written, signed agreement may provide for withholding such forms from the buyer until the breeder receives a statement, signed by a licensed veterinarian, that the dog has been neutered.
SALES Breeders should never sell to pet shops or commercial dealers. Breeders should sell only to people who will give proper care and attention to their dogs and who are in accord with this Code of Ethics. Puppies leaving the breeder's possession should be at least eight weeks old or at the minimum age allowed by state law, whichever is higher. Written details on feeding, general care and data on worming and inoculations should be given with each puppy.
ADVERTISING Advertising must be factual. It should not offer English Cocker Spaniels at bargain prices or be worded in a way that attracts undesirable buyers or encourages raising English Cocker Spaniels for profit. Dogs should not be supplied for raffles or prizes.
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