As passed by the American Alsatian Club Australia™ on 17th April 2012.

That the Code of Ethics becomes a part of the Domestic Rules of the American Alsatian Club Australia™ as follows:

Section 1 - Compliance with Code of Ethics 

Each member, upon signing an application for membership or renewal of membership of the American Alsatian Club Australia™ and being duly elected to general membership of the American Alsatian Club Australia™ shall in addition to agreeing to be bound by the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of the American Alsatian Club Australia™ be also bound by the NAAC’s Code of Ethics, relating to responsible dog ownership including the keeping, welfare, breeding, selling and disposing of dogs by members to the effect of the terms and conditions set out under Section 2 hereof:-

Section 2 - Code of Ethics and Undertaking

In consideration of the American Alsatian Club Australia™ electing me to its general membership and approval of that renewal from time to time, I pledge to the American Alsatian Club Australia™ that:-

1.        I shall ensure that at all time dogs under my control are properly housed, fed,                        watered, exercised and receive proper Veterinary attention if and when required.
2.        I shall breed only for the purpose of improving the standard of the breed and not for              the pet market or any other commercial purpose.
3.        I shall not mate or inseminate any bitch registered in my name or kept by me before              it is eighteen (18) months of age, and I must alert the American Alsatian Club                         Australia™ or the NAAC prior to any action.
4.        I shall not permit any of my American Alsatians™ to be mated to a dog of a different              breed, to a cross-bred dog, or to an unregistered dog of the same breed.
5.        I shall not sell or otherwise transfer from my care any puppy under eight weeks of                  age.
6.        I shall ensure that all persons acquiring a dog from me clearly understand their                      responsibility for the care and welfare of the animal.
7.        I shall provide to all purchaser's of dogs, or dogs placed by me, written details of all              dietary requirements, an immunisation and worming record and future requirements              and/or an appropriate publication relating to such requirements.
8.        I shall not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers or directly or            indirectly allow a dog to be given as a prize or donation in a contest or any kind.
9.        I shall not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the Breed, nor falsely                        advertise, or mislead any person regarding the performance of any dog.
10.      I shall ensure when selling or transferring a dog to another person that the transfer              documents shall be lodged with the CAWA by me, within four weeks of the time of                  sale, unless papers are to be with-held.
11.       I shall ensure that any condition relating to the sale, or transfer of any dog owned by            me, such as with-holding of papers shall be clearly spelt out in a written agreement                at the time of sale.
12.      I shall, when taking part in any event that is recognised by the American Alsatian                  Club Australia™ conduct myself in a manner that will reflect credit upon me, the                     American Alsatian Club Australia™ and the NAAC.
13.      I shall confine any advertising and promotion, written or oral, to the aspects of my                  stock, and shall not make derogatory remarks or hints concerning the methods,                     animals or reputation of other breeders nor shall I make any unsubstantiated claims              or statements.

14.      I shall not use the (TM) object of the American Alsatian Club Australia™ or the                       National American Alsatian Club™ without consulting the American Alsatian Club                   Australia™ and NAAC beforehand.

15.      I shall not create an American Alsatian™ Website or Club unless I am a member of                the National American Alsatian Club™ and I must consult the NAAC before taking                  any action.

Section 3

Any member failing to observe any provision of the Code of Ethics of the American Alsatian Club Australia™ may face expulsion from the Club or risk legal involvement.

AS MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN ALSATIAN CLUB AUSTRALIA™ WE MUST ALL ABIDE BY THE CODE OF ETHICS