CODE OF ETHICS GENERAL: The well-being of the Tibetan Mastiff and adherence to the Breed Standard shall be the primary consideration of every Member of the Tibetan Mastiff Club. Members should not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise, nor mislead any person regarding the quality of the dogs, nor render the breed liable to adverse media attention.
The primary aim in breeding a litter should be to produce Tibetan Mastiffs which are structurally sound and conform to the Breed Standard Nervous or aggressive Tibetan Mastiffs are not considered satisfactory as pets or as breeding stock. It is unacceptable to breed from stock with known health problems.
It is expected that dogs and bitches will be hip-scored under the KC/BVA scheme prior to being used for breeding and preferably after the age of 18 months It is recommended to mate a high-scoring animal to a low-scoring partner. To preserve the health of the breed, it is requested that all stock is eye-tested under the KC/BVA scheme before the first mating and a copy sent to the Health Registrar for the Club records This will enable the Tibetan Mastiff Club to identify any problems that might occur.
BROOD BITCHES: The health and well-being of the bitch shall be of prime importance and she should not be mated if she is not in good physical condition. Because this is a slow maturing breed it is recommended that a bitch does not whelp before her second birthday. She should not have more than one litter in a 12 month period In accordance with Kennel Club rules no bitch may whelp after reaching 8 years of age. Nor may she have more than 6 litters.
STUD DOGS: It is the responsibility of the stud dog owner to ensure that their dog does not mate a bitch which is in breach of the recommendations of the Tibetan Mastiff Club Code of Ethics.
PUPPIES: Every effort should be made to sell stock to responsible persons who are prepared to care for the Tibetan Mastiff and give it a permanent home Tibetan Mastiffs should not knowingly be sold to commercial dealers, retailers, laboratories, or as guard dogs for commercial premises. Breeders should ensure that prospective owners are informed of the special characteristics and requirements of a Tibetan Mastiff and provide an effective advisory service In the event of an owner being unable to keep their Tibetan Mastiff, the breeder should be prepared to take the dog back or find an alternative home.
At the time of sale an owner should be given :- A diet sheet; full information about health, worming, and inoculations; Kennel Club registration papers [use of the KC Endorsement “Progeny not to be registered.....breeder” is recommended. This can be lifted at any time by the breeder, but its use safeguards the future of the breed.]; and Pedigree of at least 3 generations. A receipt, which should mention any minor defect in the puppy (e.g. hernia, entropian, undescended testes, dentition) and these should be explained to the purchaser - as should the Kennel Club endorsement. Giving of a six weeks free insurance policy is highly recommended. The Kennel Club wishes a copy of the Kennel Club Code of Ethics to be given to each new puppy owner.
It is inadvisable to sell two littermates to the same owner. In a larger breed sibling play can cause injury; also training is easier with one dog at a time. It is recommended that puppies should not leave the dam before 7 weeks of age New owners should be encouraged to become members of the Tibetan Mastiff Club.
NOTE: The Health Registrar, the Officers and the Committee of the Tibetan Mastiff Club are always ready to do their best to help members with any queries or problems. We wish to encourage responsible ownership, exhibition and breeding of the Tibetan Mastiff.
Notwithstanding the above, Kennel Club Regulations and Requirements will apply
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