Code Of Ethics
Creekside Mastiffs
Professionally bred, family raised
Bringing you excellence in temperament, health, and conformation
1) Creekside will provide the highest quality care to all dogs that I own, or that are in my possession, for as long as they are in my care including quality food, water, proper shelter from heat or cold; active companionship, appropriate exercise, socialization, and professional veterinary care whenever necessary. Creekside will never abuse, nor knowingly allow abuse of my dogs.
2) Creekside will show good sportsmanship at all times and in all matters relating to dogs. I will maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity. I will not knowingly make a misstatement of fact in any serious discussion of my dogs or any other dogs. When advertising my dogs in any media (magazines, internet websites, mail, email, etc.) I will not make false or misleading statements. I will only use a picture of another owner's dog with the owner's express permission and I will clearly identify that dog and the dog's owner in the ad.
3) Creekside will always act in the best interest of the puppy. Puppies which may not conform to the Breed Standard should be placed in suitable homes.
4) Creekside will not allow any of their dogs to roam at large or to cause a nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out official duties.
5) Creekside will ensure that their dogs wear properly tagged collars and will be kept leashed or under effective control when away from home.
6) Creekside will clean up after their dogs in public places or anywhere their dogs are being exhibited
7) Creekside will only sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life and will help with the re-homing of a dog if the initial circumstances change.
8) Creekside will supply written details of all care and dietary requirements and give guidance concerning responsible ownership when placing dogs in a new home.
9) Creekside will not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers or directly or indirectly allow dogs to be given as a prize or donation in a competition of any kind. Will not sell by sale or auction Kennel Club registration certificates as stand alone items (not accompanying a dog).
10) Creekside will not sell, nor use, a dog for the purpose of attack training, fighting, or any other sport detrimental to the its breed and its reputation.
11) Creekside will take back any dog bred/sold by me who has been displaced. If I am unable to do so, I will assist the Club’s rescue or any regional breed club rescue in the placement of said Mastiff.
12) Creekside will consider only the betterment of the breed when breeding a bitch or allowing a breeding with my stud dog, being conscientious of controlling and eliminating inherited problems. A breeder and stud dog owner shall plan each breeding with the paramount intention of protecting the breed, and only when the parties involved agree the breeder is in a position and has the knowledge to give proper care to both the bitch and offspring.
13) Creekside will seek the objective, expert, professional veterinarian advice regarding best breeding practices from the knowledgeable staff of Dr. Robert Hutchinson and the reproductive staff of Northview Animal Clinic.
14) Creekside will require the neutering/spaying of any puppy/adult I place or sell as pet quality as soon as the dog reaches the appropriate age.
15) Creekside will place a dog only to a buyer whom I believe to be interested in the protection of the breed and who would agree in writing to provide the highest quality of care for the dog, including quality food, water, proper shelter from heat or cold; active companionship, appropriate exercise, socialization and professional veterinary care whenever necessary.
16) Creekside will not sell a puppy/adult who is sick, nor will I ship a puppy less than eight (8) weeks of age.
17) Creekside will keep records on each dog I sell or place and be available for ongoing communication with customers.
