To promote the highest ideals among dog owners and breeders and aim for the continuous improvement of the breed within the framework of the approved breed standard, I pledge that: 
	
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			I will follow the rules of good sportsmanship which will be a credit to the breed, the club and myself in all dog competition and activities. 
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			I will fully explain to all prospective dog purchasers the advantages as well as the disadvantages of owning the breed.
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			I will attempt to help and educate novice owners.
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			I will participate in a program of having my breeding dogs examined by qualified and licensed veterinarians to eliminate common genetic defects from my bloodlines. 
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			When a dog has hereditary faults of such nature as to make his or her use for breeding detrimental to the furtherance of the breed, that dog shall not be bred.
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			I will refuse to sell my dogs or puppies to anyone who has been convicted of cruelty to animals.
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			I shall provide my breeding adults and puppies with the very best veterinary care.
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			I shall administer the optimum feeding program utilizing premium dog foods recommended by my veterinarian.
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			I shall administer the daily socialization and exercise program as developed by my veterinarian for my adult dogs and puppies.
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			I shall continue to show my breeding dogs in ACA sanctioned dog shows.