Code Of Ethics - US Pomsky Kennel Club

All member breeders of this club must agree to be bound by our code of ethics, in the interest of doing our best by our dogs, our breed, and our sports.

I agree to be honest in my dealings, disclosing all information that I have about a dog or pedigree, including concerns about health, temperament, or husbandry.

I agree to breed no dog that has not been cleared by a veterinarian as sound, healthy, and safe to breed.

I agree to only breed Pomskies and their foundation breeds, including Siberian Huskies and Pomeranians, in order to promote the longterm health and well-being of the breed. By limiting breeding to these specific breeds, the breeder can focus on improving the genetic health of Pomskies through responsible breeding practices, such as genetic testing and health screenings. The inclusion of up to 15% ‘other breeds’ is acceptable. This will help to minimize the risk of inherited health problems and ensure that Pomskies are bred responsibly and with the best interests of the breed in mind.

I will breed no bitch younger than a year under any circumstances, regardless of veterinary opinion. I will not breed a dog younger than 8 months under any circumstances and under a year without specific veterinary clearance.

I agree to follow my breed club and veterinarian’s recommendations for health testing and vaccination, and to share those recommendations and results with anyone who asks.

I agree to do my best to learn and grow as a breeder by studying scientific sources and resources available to all breeds and breeders.

I agree to provide humane, appropriate care for my dogs, including meeting their physical, mental, emotional, medical and nutritional needs. I understand that any conviction of abuse or neglect of animals will void my membership in this club.

I agree to do my utmost to bring only puppies into this world who will have a lifetime of love. I agree to screen homes and make sure they are an appropriate fit for my puppies. In the event that one of my puppies is unable to stay in their original home, I will ensure that they return to me or are placed in a new responsible home. I will not allow any dog of my breeding dogs to be euthanized or to my knowledge end up in a shelter.

I agree to do everything in my power to produce happy, healthy dogs with sound bodies and temperaments. I agree to give my puppy buyers a health guarantee of no less than one year, which includes a refund or replacement. I will discuss the conditions under which a refund or replacement would be given directly with buyers. I will strongly recommend or require that all puppy buyers have their puppy examined by a veterinarian within 48 hours of arriving home as a precautionary measure.

I will not engage in breeding for wholesale. Under no circumstances will I sell a puppy through a retail pet sales outlet (i.e. pet store), broker, or third party of any sort. This includes raffles, auctions or donations to fundraisers of any kind.

Any defamation or slander of another breeder, member or non-member may result in my membership being revoked. If I have concerns about another breeder’s practices, I will raise them with the US Pomsky Kennel Club.