IMR Code of Ethics

General Rules of Conduct

1. I will at all times be ethical in my dealings with other members and the general public. I will demonstrate good manners and sportsmanship, while observing at a function or exhibiting any dog. I will be considerate to all others and their animals.

2. I will behave in a manner that does not slander or undermine the Club; it's purpose, the Standard, the Code of Ethics or the Bylaws.

3. I will not speak with dishonor or seek to impair the reputation of another member.

4. I will not falsely advertise or promote the Mi-Ki in any context. I will strive to educate all interested parties about the Mi-Ki and its needs in order to foster responsible dog ownership and promote the breed.

5. I will uphold to the IMR Standard for the Mi-Ki whether I will be breeding or not.

6. I will provide a quality diet; exercise and adequate Veterinary care for my Ki-Kis through out their lifetimes. If any of my Mi-Kis need to be euthanized, a Veterinarian will do it in a most humane manner. It will not be done at a dog pound, humane society or experimental lab.

7. I will not sell, give away or otherwise transfer my dogs to any experimental lab, animal shelter, pet shop, animal wholesaler, puppy mill, known unethical breeder, auction or raffle. I will not engage in a wholesale or puppy mill business, nor will I engage in or promote any from of dog fighting.

Contracts

1. I will honor all contracts of sale, co-ownerships, guarantees or other services.

Registration

(The IMR reserves the right to deny any dog registration privileges.)

1. I will register all my Mi-Kis with the International Mi-Ki Registry before they are six months of age. I will not sell or give away any unregistered Mi-Ki.

2. I will abide by the IMR rules and the seller's contract on naming of my dogs.

3. If I as an IMR member obtain a Mi-Ki from a non-IMR breeder, I will submit my dog for evaluation by the Board to determine acceptance. I will also provide the Board with all information that I acquired the said dog. If the Board deems the dog un-breedable, I will have said dog altered. If upon joining the IMR I have a Mi-Ki from a non-IMR breeder, I will be subject to the same rule.

4. If upon joining the IMR or if I acquire a Mi-Ki from a non IMR Breeder, and it is not DNA profiled, I will submit my Mi-Ki for DNA profiling and will provide the IMR with a copy of the DNA certificate, in the current owner's name, before my Mi-Ki's registration will be accepted. Upon the Board of Directors discretion, disabled dogs need not be DNA profiled if a copy of a Veterinarian diagnosis is submitted.

5. DNA profile certificates that were issued through the American Kennel Club must be submitted to the United Kennel Club Inc. to be transferred to their database. DNA profiling from any other source will not be accepted.

Breeder

1. To become a registered breeder in the IMR, members must join the Breeders Alliance Creed and accept the Breeding Program as outlined in the IMR Breeders Code of Ethics. To apply for a copy of the IMR Breeders Code of Ethics and become a member of the Breeders Alliance, contact any Board Member.

IMR Breeders Code of Ethics

All Breeders are obligated to join the Breeders Alliance Creed. The purpose of the Breeders Alliance is to seek to improve the Mi-Ki breed with every litter. Breeders must be dedicated to the Betterment of the breed. To reach this goal, Breeders must continually learn about the Mi-Ki, including health and genetic concerns, appearance, type and temperament. Mi-Ki Breeders also need to know about general dog behavior, training and health care to be knowledgeable of the canine species.

Health

1. I will seek knowledge on the special needs of a dam while she is in whelp (pregnant). I will provide the proper diet an exercise, Veterinarian care and supervision during gestation, whelping and lactation for any bitch in my care.

2. I will be responsible for providing a safe, clean, dry, and very warm and draft free area for my dam to whelp in.

3. I will furnish a warm, clean, dry, draft-free area for my stud dogs and provide separate accommodations for each, if I am housing more that one stud dog.

4. I will provide a high quality diet; exercise and adequate Veterinary care for any Mi-Kis, adult or puppies, under my care.

Breeding

1. As a responsible Breeder I will honestly evaluate my Mi-Ki’s good and bad points. I will recognize my dog’s flaws and find a mate with the characteristics that will help reduce or eliminate those flaws.

2. Before breeding my Mi-Ki, I will consult with the IMR Board of Directors to find the best possible IMR registered match for my dog. The Board will suggest the stud dog or brood bitch with an eye to conformation and temperament, with a careful study of the IMR Breed Standard, as well as, the principles of genetics.

3. I shall plan each breeding with the paramount intention of improving the Mi-Ki breed.

4. I will do DNA profiling and Brucellosis testing on my breeding stock. I will be attentive to and endeavor to eradicate any inherited problems that may occur. I will do the appropriate CERF eye exams, OFA exams and Veterinarian health exams for the purpose of proving that my Mi-Kis are disease free, before my stud or bitch is bred.

5. I will not breed a female under four pounds or a male with only one testicle or any Mi-Ki that has been deemed unsuitable by a Veterinarian. I will not breed any male until it is both physically and mentally mature. I will not breed any female until her second heat cycle or until she is 18 months of age.

6. I will only breed my Mi-Ki with an IMR registered dog/bitch belonging to a current IMR member.

Registration

1. I will register all my litters with the IMR within four weeks of their birth or be subjected to a late litter registration fee as stated on the Litter Registration Application.

2. I will DNA profile all my puppies and be responsible for providing the IMR a copy of each profile certificate.

3. I will abide by the IMR rules on naming of all Mi-Kis.

4. I will not sell or give away any unregistered Mi-Kis.

5. Upon joining the IMR any unaltered Mi-Ki must be evaluated by the Board of Directors before it can be accepted as breeding stock. If accepted as breeding stock it must be DNA profiled through the United Kennel Club, Inc.

6. If upon joining the IMR my bitch is pregnant or has just whelped a litter from a Mi-Ki that is unknown to the IMR and/or is not DNA profiles, I will submit my litter to the Board of Directors for evaluation, to determine if the puppies in the litter should be registered as breedable Mi-Kis.

Sales

1. I will not sell any Mi-Ki above the current fair market price agreed upon by the Breeders Alliance.

2. I will provide all Mi-Ki buyers with written details on feeding and general care, along with vaccination records and proof of a recent health exam for the Mi-Kis they are purchasing.

3. I will not falsely advertise or promote the Mi-Ki in any context. I will not falsify pedigrees, registration, medical clearances or breeding information.

4. I will honor all contracts between breeders and owners regarding stud services, sale of dogs and puppies, co-ownerships or co-breeding, guarantees regarding live litter sales or other services.

5. I will encourage/require the buyers of pet quality puppies to spay or neuter them.

6. I will show discrimination in the sale of my puppies and be concerned with the type of homes in which they are placed. I will not sell my pick of the litter for spay or neuter. I will not sell my best puppies to non-IMR members.