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Text Box: The Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs and serving the central Kentucky area. The objects of the club shall be: To further the advancement of all breeds of purebred dogs; To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of ·         dog shows ·         obedience trials ·         tracking tests and other AKC sanctioned events ·         to encourage sportsmanlike competition at such events; and To conduct ·         sanctioned matches ·         dogs shows ·         obedience trials ·         tracking tests and other AKC sanctioned events under the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club.

Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club
Text Box: Email: Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club Webmaster Text Box: CODE OF ETHICS MID-KENTUCKY KENNEL CLUB The Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club recognizes the responsibility to preserve and protect the purebred dog. It further recognizes that the quality and reputation of the breed rests squarely in the hands of its breeder. Therefore, as guidance both to the public and its member-breeders, the MKKC sets forth below certain standards of conduct to be followed by its members. No member will willingly sell any dog to any pet shop, catalog house or any wholesale dealer in dogs or to any person who sells to pet shops, catalog houses or wholesale dealers or in any way knowingly aid or abet the sale of any dog through a pet shop or catalog house. No members shall knowingly become involved in the sale of any dog to any individual, outlet or corporation whose main reason for purchase is resale. A member-breeder will be familiar with the AKC rules governing record keeping, registration, sale and transfer of dogs and will abide by those rules. Any warranties or other agreements pertaining to the sale of a dog will be put in writing with a copy provided to the buyer and a copy retained by the seller. The use of Limited Registration is encouraged. Breeder should accept responsibility for those animals that they have bred that are abandoned or found in shelters. A member selling a dog or puppy which he knows to have a physical condition or a serious deviation from the standard which indicates that the breeding of the animal would be detrimental to the welfare of the breed will so inform the buyer. The sale will be made with an agreement in writing, signed by both the buyer and the seller, that the dog is not to be bred. Additional agreements pertaining to spaying or neutering of the animal are encouraged. All breeding will be planned and aimed at improvement of the breed. The member-breeder will be familiar with the standard and will do everything in his power to discourage breeding from clearly inferior specimens of the breed or to any such specimen with his stud. No dog exhibiting a disqualifying hereditary defect, unsound temperament or poor health will be bred. No member-breeder will breed a bitch unless he has the time and facilities to provide proper care and attending to the physical and emotional development of the puppies. Advertising by members will be as factual as possible. Misleading exaggerations or unfounded implications of superiority will not be used. Members will refrain from knowingly making unfair or untrue statements about the dogs or practices of others. Membership Policy Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club Requirements for Membership: Applicant must attend two regularly scheduled meetings. Home visit by an approved club member. Application must be read at three consecutive meetings and voted on after the third reading. Every applicant must meet individual requirements. There is a one time application fee. Yearly individual membership fee is collected each year. After meeting individual requirements, a family membership fee can be applied. Sponsors: Every applicant must be sponsored by two MKKC members. The sponsors can not be members of the same family. One sponsor must have been a member of the MKKC for at least six months. One sponsor must have known the applicant for at least six months. Orientation: Each applicant will receive an orientation that explains the purpose of the club and an explanation of the club’s activities. The applicant will also receive AKC education materials. Upon election into the club, the applicant will receive a copy of the club’s Constitution and a membership roster. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club Membership Application Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club Membership Application (Please submit $10.00 with this application) Name: _____________________________ Phone: ____________Cell____________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ Email address: ___________________________________ Employer: ____________________ Type of Work: ____________________ List any dog clubs you belong to or have previously belonged to and any club work you have done: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ List any work that would interest you in this club: ______________________________________________________________ When did you get your first pure-bred dog? ___________________________________ Number of dog(s) you now own? ________ Breed(s) ____________________________ Have you bred any litters? _______ How many in the past 3 years? ________________ Do you show or intend to show your dogs? ____________ Obedience ________ Conformation _________ Tracking ________ Herding ________ Are you in good standing with the American Kennel Club? ________ Have your AKC privileges ever been suspended or revoked? _________ Name 2 MKKC members from separate families who will sponsor you for membership. ________________________ Signature: ____________________________ ________________________ Signature: ____________________________ I have read carefully and agree to abide by the Code of Ethics as printed on the reverse of this application. I am aware that my application cannot be voted on before I have attended at least 2 monthly meetings and have had a home visit. I agree to abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the American Kennel Club and the Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club. Signature: _______________________________________ Please tell us why you wish to join MKKC _____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 1st Reading: ___________ Attended meeting: ______ 2nd Reading: ___________ Attended meeting: ______ 3rd Reading/Vote: __________ Report of Home Visit: _______