Constitution and Bylaws

  1. I will support and abide by the Constitution and Bylaws of this Club.
  2. I will support the decisions of the Board of Directors, regardless of my  opinion of such decisions.
  3. I will support and participate in Club events and activities as much as practical in my personal situation.
  4. I will engage in sportsmanlike conduct and encourage others to do so.
  5. I will work to be a positive influence on Club members and demonstrate an attitude that encourages teamwork.
  6. I will use fairness, honesty and respect in my dealings with other Club members.
  7. I will not engage in behavior that would endanger the health, safety or well-being of others.  Unacceptable behavior includes, but is not limited to, writing or speech that defames another Club member, inappropriate remarks to or about another Club member, using deception, distortion, or misrepresentation in dealing with other club members, or starting or adding to any incidents that cause divisiveness among Club members.

☐ Pet Owner
☐ Breeder
☐ Judge
☐ Therapy/Service Dog Owner
☐ Conformation
☐ Performance Sports
☐ Companion Sports
☐ Trainer
☐ Other

How Did You Hear About Us?

  • Current Club Member
  • Attended event
  • Club Facebook Group page
  • Internet search
  • Other
  1. Knowledgeable in every facet of their breed (appearance, disposition, genetics, breed specific traits, history).
  2. Willing to give references (veterinarians, previous puppy buyers, other breeders).
  3. Shares records of health clearances on both sire and dam (minimally: normal hip and elbow radiographs taken > 2 years of age, current normal annual eye exam by an ophthalmologist, normal heart ultrasound by a cardiologist, unaffected certification of genetic testing for Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), and the late-onset form of progressive retinal atrophy. Other genetic tests for the breed are also desirable, a complete list is available in our CCLRC breeders’ code of ethics.
  4. Only breeds to improve their line of dogs and refuses to breed a dog that should not be reproduced.
  5. Proves the quality of the dogs produced, via titles, certificates, and health clearances.
  6. Interviews prospective puppy buyers carefully.
  7. Will let you see/meet/interact with the Dam and littermates.
  8. Is more interested in the quality of the home the shopper offers than the sale price.
  9. Is willing to refuse to sell a puppy to a home that does not fit. 
  10. Is always willing to take back a puppy/dog that does not work out with a purchaser.
  11. Is knowledgeable about puppy training, puppy medical problems, good local veterinarians and kennels.
  12. Knows the ancestry of their dogs.  Provides accurate pedigrees (genealogies), appropriate registration papers and medical/genetic records on puppies.
  13. Follows up on puppy placements and is available for consultation after the purchase is complete. Even years later.
  14. Collects and keeps accurate health and temperament records about the long-term outcome of breedings.
  15. Supports rescue groups for the breed and takes responsibility for the canine overpopulation problem.
  16. Participates in the dog fancy somehow, as it is their hobby.
  17. Encourages or requires neutering of pets.
  18. Displays compassion to their dogs in terms of housing, husbandry, health care and socialization.
  19. Is financially able and willing to support their dog breeding hobby.
  20. Has firm knowledge about individual puppies in a litter and advises the best match for a puppy shopper rather than letting the shopper pick the most appealing puppy of the moment.
  21. Usually has more interested puppy buyers than puppies available, resulting in waiting lists, and the prices of puppies reflect their quality.
  22. Is ethical.
  • Silent Auction supply bin (acrylic sign holders, card stock, pens, ribbon)—Katy  
  • Green leads—Pat  
  • 8 Shamrock placement markers—Chris Bunch
  • Ribbons, bumpers, puppy tug toys, buckets, cash box, drawing entry box—Pat 
  • Red leads—Pat
  • Box of white bumpers – Pat 
  • Memorial Trophy plaque and painting—Pat 
  • 3 blinds (2 fabric and 1 flat panel)—Pat 
  • Supply bin—cleaning supplies, dish towels, trash bags—Pat 
  • Paper goods bin (zip lock bags, napkins, bowls, plastic ware, clear plastic glasses)—Pat
  • 3 Blankets—Pat 
  • Orange cones–4 large, 1 small—Pat
  • Bird rack holds 36 – Megan
  • 2 holding blinds – Megan
  • Bird boxes – Christine (2), Megan (2), Pat (1)
  • Supply bin–clipboards, pens, first aid, raffle tix, etc.—Pat 
  • Ribbons-Pat 
  • 2 ring set ups, gates and stanchions – Deb H
  • 2 high jumps, 2 broad jumps, 2 bar jumps, 8 medium cones, 4 small cones – Deb H
  • Supply bin (measuring tape, first aid, paper weights, clip boards, packing tape) — Deb
  • Raffle Supply bin (markers, pens, scissors, ribbon, labels)—Deb H
  • Paperwork (waivers, OBRA rules & regulations)—Deb H 
  • White board, Dry erase easel—Deb H
  • Ribbons—Sara L
  • Rally signs, sign holders, sign numbers, clothes pins, 2 bowls with covers—Deb H
  • Ring Supply bin – (wipes, paper towels, tape, scissors, Nature’s miracle, clipboard)—Deb H
  • 10 perimeter stakes
  • Fall Hospitality supplies – Deb H