CODE OF ETHICS MEMBER WORLD KENNEL GROUP

The World Kennel Group is responsible for the registration, preservation and promotion of all WKG recognized dog breeds.

World Kennel Group represents activities related to purebred dogs.

The World Kennel Group working group is drawn from among the participants representing their countries and is accountable to those participants.

• All dog owners belonging to World Kennel Group member organizations must provide their dogs with proper housing, nutrition and health care;

• All dog owners belonging to World Kennel Group member organizations strive to enhance the role of the purebred dog in society as an integral member of society, where it performs the functions of companion, guardian, healer, hunter, shepherd, guardian and, above all, “best friend man”;

• To preserve and improve the characteristics of each breed, World Kennel Group supports and encourages participation in exhibitions, trials and other activities. All participants, whether exhibitors, handlers, judges or assistants, must participate in such events honestly, fairly and in good faith, always keeping in mind the principles of ‘sportsmanship’. The entrant shall not engage in any activities that may be considered malicious, threatening or harassing, including, among other things, social media;

• All World Kennel Group members are committed to sharing experiences, explaining and supporting all newcomers to the world of purebred dogs, regardless of their interests: owner, pet, exhibitor, trial participant or breeder.