PARTICIPATION
Participant
Unless otherwise stated, the term participant, when used in relation to requirements under rule, regulation, policy, procedure or guideline, shall be interpreted as meaning any 1 of the 3 categories of Participation. The Junior category Participation shall qualify for this purpose.
All categories of Participation are renewed based on the calendar year.
Participation Categories
Each of the following Participation categories shall have specific rights, privileges and benefits.
1 One member in the country. (kennel or breeder or owner)
Without voting rights under the rules and regulations.
Annual subscription to e-newsletter “Bulletin”.
Access to all World Kennel Groupvalue programs.
2 One club participant in the country. (breeding club or sport club)
Voting privileges (based on eligibility requirements).
Annual subscription to e-newsletter “Bulletin”.
Access to all World Kennel Groupvalue programs.
3 Group of clubs in a country. (breeding clubs and/or sport clubs)
Voting rights under the rules and regulations.
Registration priority service.
Annual subscription to e-newsletter “Bulletin”.
Access to all World Kennel Groupvalue programs.
There can only be one member per country. If there is one member (kennel or breeder or owner) in a country and a club applies for participation in the WKG, priority is given to the club. One member is invited to join the club. If there is one member club in a country and a group of clubs applies for participation in the WKG, priority is given to the group. One member club is invited to join the group of clubs and lead the activities in the country.
CODE OF ETHICS FOR WORLD KENNEL GROUP PARTICIPANT
The World Kennel Group to be responsible for the registration, preservation and promotion of all WKG recognized breeds of dogs.
The World Kennel Groupis Participation representing purebred dog activities.
The working group of The World Kennel Groupis elected from the Participation representing their
countrys and is responsible to that Participation.
• All participant of The World Kennel Group will provide their dogs with appropriate housing, food
and health care;
• All participant of The World Kennel Group will endeavor to enhance the role of the purebred dog
in society as an essential participant of its communities where it functions as a companion, a
guardian, a healer, a hunter, a herder, a teacher and, above all, “man’s best friend”;
• In order to preserve and enhance each breed’s characteristics, The World Kennel Group supports and encourages participation in shows, trials and other events. All participant, whether they are exhibitors, handlers, judges or assistants will participate in such activities with honesty, fairness and integrity, ever mindful of the practice of “good sportsmanship”. Participant shall not engage in any activity that might be considered malicious, threatening or constitute bullying, including but not limited to social media;
• All participant of The World Kennel Groupwill undertake the task of educating and encouraging all newcomers to the world of purebred dogs no matter their interest: pet-owner, exhibitor, trialer or breeder.
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR WORLD KENNEL GROUPPARTICIPANT BREEDERS
I. Purpose [Board Motion #23-09-17]
This Code of Practice shall apply to all breeders who are participant of The Canadian Kennel Club. Its
purpose shall be to provide breeders with a set of mandatory standards and requirements relating to the
proper maintenance, breeding, selling and overall protection of their chosen breed(s).
It shall be the aim of every breeder to breed dogs that are healthy and sound in both mind and body to
ensure that the dogs are true to their heritage.
It shall also be the responsibility of every breeder to adhere at all times to proper and ethical business
practices when buying, breeding, selling and placing their dogs.
II. Breeding Principles
The breeding of dogs is a serious responsibility; therefore, the decision to breed should never be taken
lightly. To this end, every breeder, or prospective breeder, must be willing to embrace the following
general principles:
(a) Be prepared to make a serious commitment of both time and financial resources in order to
ensure that a proper breeding program can be carried out.
(b) Be prepared to provide for the well being of the dogs, both while in your care as well as in the
ultimate placement of the dogs.
(c) Be prepared to work hard to preserve and maintain the breed for future generations through the
judicious selection of breeding stock.
(d) Be prepared to share knowledge that is gai
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR WORLD KENNEL GROUPPARTICIPANT BREEDERS
Purpose
This Code of Practice shall apply to all breeders who are participant of WKG. Its purpose shall be to provide breeders with a set of mandatory standards and requirements relating to the proper maintenance, breeding, selling and overall protection of their chosen breed(s).
It shall be the aim of every breeder to breed dogs that are healthy and sound in both mind and body to ensure that the dogs are true to their heritage.
It shall also be the responsibility of every breeder to adhere at all times to proper and ethical business practices when buying, breeding, selling and placing their dogs.
Breeding Principles
The breeding of dogs is a serious responsibility; therefore, the decision to breed should never be taken
lightly. To this end, every breeder, or prospective breeder, must be willing to embrace the following
general principles:
Be prepared to make a serious commitment of both time and financial resources in order to ensure that a proper breeding program can be carried out.
Be prepared to provide for the well being of the dogs, both while in your care as well as in the
ultimate placement of the dogs.
Be prepared to work hard to preserve and maintain the breed for future generations through the
judicious selection of breeding stock.
Be prepared to share knowledge that is gained through experience with fellow breeders, particularly those who are novices.
General Responsibilities
The following are a set of general responsibilities that shall be understood and accepted by all WKG
participant breeders:
Every breeder shall be conversant with and fully adhere to rules, regulations, policies and procedures of WKG.
All litters and all dogs in each litter shall be registered with the WKG. Litter registrations shall be
forwarded to WKG as soon as is reasonably possible after the birth of the dogs. Upon the sale of
each dog from any litter, breeders shall transfer ownership and register each dog in the name of
the purchaser in accordance with stated requirements.
At all times the dogs shall be provided with proper housing, nutrition, health care and necessary
exercise.
Every breeder shall make a conscientious effort to learn about structure, movement and
behavior, understand and stay current with inherited traits, congenital and hereditary health
problems related to their breed, and to have a basic knowledge of health care and first aid.
Breeders are encouraged to regularly test for health and genetic problems and are encouraged to openly share the results of all such testing that is undertaken.
In order to attain the goal of producing quality dogs, a breeder must give priority to producing dogs that
are healthy and sound in both mind and body, and to selecting breeding stock that conforms to the
requirements as defined by the Rules for each breed where available.
Use dogs that are known to be of sound health and stable temperament.
Choose both a sire and dam that have reached such maturity that they can produce and raise a healthy litter.
Assure that all breeding documents and registrations are available for inspection and completely in order.