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PCCI Code of Ethics

PHILIPPINE CANINE CLUB, INC.

Code of Ethics and Conduct of the Philippine Canine Club, Inc.

The Philippine Canine Club, Inc. (PCCI) is an organization with a tradition of service to its various
stakeholders. As a registry for purebred dogs, it has continually worked with values such as
integrity and accountability. Being an organizer and active participant of various events, most of
which are competitive in character, that promote the love for purebred dogs in particular and all
dogs in general, it holds sacred the value of sportsmanship and fair play. Such values underpin
this Code of Ethics and Conduct.

The Code of Ethics and Conduct shall serve as a guide that members of the Philippine Canine
Club, Inc. may follow in performing their roles as purebred dog lovers, club officers, breeders,
exhibitors, professional handlers and judges. It is understood that membership with the PCCI
means that an individual completely understands and fully accepts the Code of Ethics and
Conduct and that, its violation, or that of the Constitution and By-laws, and applicable Rules and
Regulations, may result to disciplinary action which may, depending on the gravity of the violation,
lead to suspension or even expulsion from the Club as provided for by the Constitution and By-
laws.

Basic Values

The PCCI shall live with these foremost values:

Service Orientation

Integrity

Sportsmanship and Fair play

Accountability and Sense of Responsibility

Conduct as a Member

Any individual who loves or is interested in purebred dogs and who is willing to abide and be
bound by the Constitution and By-Laws of the PCCI, its applicable Rules and Regulations, and
its Code of Ethics and Conduct, may apply and be accepted as a member, and subsequently
enjoy the rights and privileges of membership.

1. A member shall comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Philippine Canine Club,
Inc., its Constitution and By-laws and the Code of Ethics and Conduct.

2. A member shall conduct himself in a manner that reflects positively on his person, the
breed(s) that he keeps, the Affiliated Club that he is a member of, the Board of
Directors and various committees of the PCCI.
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