Code of Ethics

Sportsmanship

CVC members will: Always conduct themselves in a manner that will reflect credit upon themselves, their Vizslas and the sport of purebred dogs, regardless of the location or circumstance. Always protect and advance the development of the Vizsla through continued improvement of soundness, stable temperament, natural hunting ability and conformation as set forth in the official Vizsla Standard.

Health

CVC members will: Maintain the best possible standards of canine health, cleanliness and veterinary care in an atmosphere conducive to the stable development of their dogs.

Breeding

CVC members will: Breed only with the intention of improving the breed by breeding only those Vizslas that conform to the standard as recognized by the American Kennel Club, exhibit soundness, stable temperament and natural hunting ability. Breed only those dogs that are free of serious hereditary defects (including epilepsy, progressive retinal atrophy, von Willebrand's disease, entropion and cranial muscular atrophy), are over two years of age and have been x-rayed and are OFA-certified free from hip dysplasia.

Sales

CVC members will: Not breed, sell, or consign puppies or adult dogs to pet shops or other commercial ventures such as lotteries or raffles. Honestly evaluate the quality of the Vizsla sold and fairly represent that evaluation and urge puppy purchasers to spay or neuter all pets that for any reason will not be used for breeding. Not release puppies under seven weeks of age. Furnish details on feeding, care, inoculations, pedigrees, and written sales agreements. Screen all prospective buyers to as-sure that puppies have safe and loving homes. Supply assistance and support to puppy buyers for the life of the dog. Encourage owners to become involved in Vizsla activities, the Cones-toga Vizsla Club, the Vizsla Club of America and/or other regional Vizsla clubs.

This Code of Ethics was accepted by the Vizsla Club of America Board of Directors and the general membership on October 24, 1992.  Adopted by the Conestoga Vizsla Club Board of Directors on October 15, 1997.