General:
I will maintain high standards of health and care
for my dogs. I will make every effort to learn about
the structure, anatomy, action, inherited traits and
behavior of the Miniature Schnauzer.
Breeding:
A. I will at all times breed for the improvement
of the breed as exemplified by the F.C.I. Standard.
B. I will direct my efforts toward producing Miniature
Schnauzers of such quality that they will serve to
improve and compliment the breed
and avoid breeding individual Miniature Schnauzers
with faults which could pass down through future generations
to the detriment of the breed as defined by the F.C.I.
Standard.
Registration and Sales/or Transfer of Ownership:
A. Puppies and adults will be sold with a written
health guarantee, three generation pedigree, record
of shots, care and feeding instructions, and registration
papers where applicable.
B. The seller shall inform the buyer of the characteristics
of Miniature Schnauzers, and make available to the
novice the benefit of his advice and experience.
C. All puppies having a disqualifying fault, known
hereditary defect, or of unsound temperament will
be sold with a Limited Registration or Spay/Neuter
Contract.
D. The breeder shall remain responsible for the welfare
of every dog he breeds, sells or places. This means
making himself available to aid the new owner if and
when the need presents itself. If in the future the
owner is not able to keep the dog, the owner should
be instructed to contact the seller and the seller
will have the responsibility to either take the dog
back or find it a new home.
E. The breeder will not sell or dispose of any dog
through pet shops, wholesalers, commercial dealers
or paid agents.
Sportsmanship I will conduct myself in a manner that
is in the best interest of the breed and the WMSCI.
Finally, I will use the official standard of the
breed when evaluating and breeding my own stock, and
encourage its application in judging.
