Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club- Code of Ethics

The Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog


Code of Ethics

We should breed the best Icelandic Sheepdogs that we can.

This means:

(1) Type, function and temperament characteristics as established by the International Breed Standards.

(2) Breeding stock should have:(a)certified clear radiographs by a certified radiologist (e.g. OFA, OVC) for hip Dysplasia

(b)annual certified clearances of any eye disease by a Board Certified Veterinary Opthamologist

All CISC club members will provide their dogs with appropriate facilities - housing, food and health care (mental and physical).

Breeders are encouraged to be available to their buyers for the life of the dog for reasonable aid and knowledgeable direction in the welfare of the animal.

Members should sell puppies on CKC or personal non-breeding contracts and encourage the spaying or neutering of pet quality puppies and adults.

The club does not encourage owner to spay or neuter breeding quality pets, until they have had or breed a litter or two.

Breeders should consider the market and breed only if one is available to place the pups in appropriate homes or accept responsibility for the care of any unsold dogs.

Members should warranty their puppies for the hereditary or genetic defects.

Breeders are encouraged to provide written guidelines outlining the responsibilities of both the breeder and the purchaser.

Breeders are obligated to provide written instructions regarding the care of the dog, health needs, dates and types of immunisations administered as well as the status of the worming program.Purchasers will be instructed to immediately place the dog under the care of a veterinarian on a life long basis.

Dogs are not to be placed with a dealer or broker or pet shop or to be given as prizes in contests, lotteries, auctions, or to be sold for animal research.

Prior to accepting any bitch for stud service,it is the obligation of the stud dog owner to meet the standards outlined in Section 1 and to advise novice breeders of the responsibilities, problems, obligations and expenses involved in breeding a litter.

Current documentation regarding certification of health clearances should be made available to and by both parties.

Members should support and represent the Club's purposes in all canine activities, observe a high standard of sportsmanship, goodwill and friendship at shows, trials and meetings and treat their dogs with respect that is their due.

Members shall be aware at all times that the Club has a major interest in protecting the breed.


This should be kept in the minds of the club members in all of their activities.Members should strive to keep abreast of current issues relating to the breed.