is not responsible for any disputes.

If a complaint has been filed, it will be reviewed by our team. If the complaint is legitimate the breeders link will be removed.

In order for self protection, requires that a Buccal swab be taken by the breeder and kept on file of each kitten sold.

CODE OF ETHICS

1. PURPOSE:
 Is a voluntary DNA club formed to promote honestly in pedigreed cats.
In the breeding of cats, emphasis shall be placed on DNA pedigreed heritage, good health, stable temperament, and intelligence as well as appearance. Consistent with this policy, I agree to breed with discrimination and only upon strong evidence of the probability of finding suitable homes for the kittens.

2. RECORDS:
I agree to keep accurate records of all DNA, matings and pedigrees and to register breeding stock and litters with at least one recognized cat association. I also agree to submit DNA for all cats bred, so new owners can verify parentage, if so desired.

3. BREEDING:
I shall use for breeding only healthy cats, free from disease or hereditary deformity, which exhibit no radical departures from the Breed Standards. I shall breed cats whose DNA has been submitted and which is on file in order to use the  Logo in advertising and on websites.

Recommendations:
A. Females should not be bred until at least one year old, unless there have been two heat cycles or medical indications.
B. Females shall not be bred unless they are in optimum breeding condition.
C. Any breeder should refrain from further breeding if they are having difficulty placing kittens.

4. HEALTH:
I agree to maintain a good standard of health and care including adequate room for exercise, regular grooming, clean quarters, and adequate food and water

5. SALES:
I shall refuse to sell to, to buy from, or to recommend breeders who sell to cat wholesalers or retailers, or to buy or sell in litter lots. Before selling a kitten as a breeder, I shall ascertain that the buyer is fully aware of all the ramifications of breeding, such as expenses, time involved in care, necessary facilities, and good placement of kittens, and responsibilities to buyers and other breeders shall ascertain that all buyers know how to care for a cat or kitten properly, and make myself available to give advice. I will give buyers an honest appraisal of a kitten's potential as a pet, breeder, or show cat. All breeder and show kittens should be sold with a written guarantee stating the seller's responsibility should the kitten prove to be sterile or develop a genetic defect that prevents breeding or showing. The course of action to be taken is a matter for each breeder to specify in his guarantee. I agree to keep on file, buccal swabs containing DNA samples of all kittens sold. I shall provide a receipt for all deposits received, which states what happens if the buyer changes his mind. A pedigree will be provided with pet kittens but registration forms will be withheld until the breeder receives a veterinarian's certification of altering. If a breeder does not want to provide registration or pedigree papers for a pet kitten, the buyer must be informed of that fact before purchase. All breeder and show kittens will have pedigrees and registration forms provided with them. Before a kitten is sold, it must receive immunizations appropriate to age. Kittens should be free of all external and internal parasites (worms, fleas, ear mites, fungus, etc.) Breeders should supply DNA parentage submission forms, written instructions on care, feeding, and accommodations with each kitten sold.

6. ADVERTISING:
Advertising, oral or written, shall be factual and usage of the
Logo shall be consistant with  code of ethics.

7. SPORTSMANSHIP:
I shall conduct myself always in a manner that reflects credit to cat breeds and me, especially when attending shows as an exhibitor or a spectator. I shall abide by the various cat association rules and customs. I shall be a good loser and a gracious winner, remembering that having happy, healthy cats is much more important than winning ribbons.

8. AGREEMENTS:
The  group strongly recommends that all transactions be in writing. This includes, stud service agreements, buyer's requirements, breeder's guarantees for kittens, leasing of cats, deposits for kittens, DNA terms etc.

9.TERMS:
                             is a voluntary DNA submission club for cat breeders. Breeders may use the   Logo after submission of a signed 
Code of Ethics contract. Breeders who supply a Code of Ethics Contract may also have a link placed to their Cattey or website with a submission of 20.00 payable yearly.

10. VIOLATIONS:
Violations of  terms will result in removal from website and possible further legal actions.

Contract must be sent to:

I hereby agree to these terms:

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