CODE OF ETHICS        1.CARE OF THE BULLDOG     All Bulldogs should be well housed and fed. Care should be taken when re-homing a bulldog to make sure that the new home will provide a stable and happy environment. The bulldog should have access to clean water and have a reasonable amount of exercise daily under full control at all times. Veterinary attention should be sought as and when necessary. 2.BREEDING   Before deciding to produce a litter, breeders should consider their responsibility for that litter. They should place all puppies they do not intend to keep and be prepared to keep unsold puppies for an extended period of time. All breeding should be aimed at the improvement of the breed. Careful consideration should be given to temperament soundness and type. 3.CARE OF BITCHES     Bitches should not be bred more than once a year. No bitch should be required to have an excessive number of litters, to a maximum of three. No bitch should be mated on successive seasons without due regard to her health. Bitches should not be bred from before one year of age or after six years of age. 4.CARE OF A LITTER   Members should not breed a litter unless they have the time and facilities to devote proper care and attention to the rearing of the puppies and the welfare of the dam. Members should not breed a litter unless they are sure of finding a suitable home for them.   5.STUD DOG RESPONSIBILITIES   Stud dog owners should permit stud services only to quality healthy bitches owned by individuals who agree with this code of ethics and can produce satisfactory evidence that they give their dogs proper care and attention. A member should not provide stud service unless satisfied that the owner of the bitch has the time and facilities to care for a litter and is breeding for the good of the breed.     6.SALE OF PUPPIES   The breeder should check prospective purchasers for suitability and inform them of the characteristics of the breed and the responsibilities of dog ownership. Puppies should not be sold before they are a minimum of eight weeks of age, nor sold to homes where they will be left alone for long periods during the day. A puppy that has any physical defect or any definite departure from the breed standard should not be sold without the buyer being made aware of such defect and its possible consequences. A breeder should not sell puppies or adults to pet shops, dealers or any other person acting for the above: Note a dealer is defined as any person who regularly buys puppies to sell for profit. Stud services should also not be provided for such persons. All advertising should be factual and not slanted to attract undesirable buyers or encourage the breeding of bulldogs as a moneymaking business.     7.REGISTRATIONS/AFTER SALES SERVICE   The breeder should register puppies with the Kennel Club. All new owners should be provided with a signed pedigree of the puppy, a diet sheet, plus inoculation certificate where applicable, and written information on the care of the bulldog, including worming, exercise and general health. The breeder should provide assistance and advise to the new owner should any problems arise. Should a time come when the new owners cannot keep the bulldog the breeder should give all possible help in finding a suitable home. This should be made clear at the time of sale.     The Bulldog Club Incorporated expects all its members concerned with the breeding showing or, selling and purchase of Bulldogs to conduct themselves in an ethical manner. At the same time conforming to the rules of the Bulldog Club Incorporated and the Kennel Club. Overseas members are expected to follow the spirit of this code whilst conforming to the rules of their own governing bodies.