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The Philippine Canine Club, Inc. (PCCI) is an organization with a tradition Conduct as a Board of Director and as an Oﬃ cer
of service to its various stakeholders. As a registry for purebred dogs, it has The members of the Board of Directors and those that function additionally
continually worked with values such as integrity and accountability. Being as ofﬁ cers exercise the critical stewardship functions for the PCCI. They set
an organizer and active participant of various events, most of which are and model the values and key ethical directions that the organization must
competitive in character, that promote the love for purebred dogs in particular observe in order to remain socially relevant while at the same time continue
and all dogs in general, it holds sacred the value of sportsmanship and fair to support the love for purebred dogs that has been PCCI’s starting point
play. Such values underpin this Code of Ethics and Conduct. and remains to be the main rationale for its existence.
The Code of Ethics and Conduct shall serve as a guide that members of the 1. Members of the Board of Directors as well as PCCI’s
Philippine Canine Club, Inc. may follow in performing their roles as purebred ofﬁ cers shall avoid situations of conﬂ icts of interest or impropriety.
dog lovers, club ofﬁ cers, breeders, exhibitors, professional handlers and Those who have personal or pecuniary interest on any business
judges. It is understood that membership with the PCCI means that an organization with which the Corporation has an existing or intended
individual completely understands and fully accepts the Code of Ethics and transaction shall fully disclose the relevant facts of the situation ahead
Conduct and that, its violation, or that of the Constitution and By-laws, and of their appointment or before the start of any negotiation or discussion
applicable Rules and Regulations, may result to disciplinary action which that may lead to a business transaction between PCCI and the
may, depending on the gravity of the violation, lead to suspension or even enterprise in question.
expulsion from the Club as provided for by the Constitution and Bylaws.
2. Directors and ofﬁ cers shall deal fairly with PCCI’s prospective, current
Basic Values or previous members; suppliers; the government; competitor(s) and
The PCCI shall live with these foremost values:
Service Orientation other afﬁ liated organizations both local and international
Integrity
Sportsmanship and Fair play 3. Directors and ofﬁ cers shall not take undue advantage of their position
Accountability and Sense of Responsibility through misrepresentation of material facts, concealment, manipulation,
or any other form of unfair dealing practice
Conduct as a Member
Any individual who loves or is interested in purebred dogs and who is willing 4. Directors and ofﬁ cers shall treat everyone with respect
to abide and be bound by the Constitution and By-Laws of the PCCI, its and act in good faith and with integrity and sense of professionalism at
applicable Rules and Regulations, and its Code of Ethics and Conduct, may all times.
apply and be accepted as a member, and subsequently enjoy the rights and
privileges of membership. 5. Directors and ofﬁ cers shall not accept gifts or invitations
of any form from any supplier, customer or business partner of the
1. A member shall comply with the Rules and Regulations of PCCI, or from any third person or entity with existing or intended
the Philippine Canine Club, Inc., its Constitution and business dealings with the PCCI, except when the gift or invitation is:
By-laws and the Code of Ethics and Conduct.
▪ directly attributable to purely familial or personal
2. A member shall conduct himself in a manner that reﬂ ects relationships
positively on his person, the breed(s) that he keeps, the ▪ only of nominal value
Afﬁ liated Club that he is a member of, the Board of ▪ a simple promotional item or is part of the supplier’s
Directors and various committees of the PCCI. public relations program; or
▪ part of business meetings or discussions.
3. A member shall not knowingly or recklessly misrepresent 6. Directors and ofﬁ cers shall conduct business in
the PCCI or its Afﬁ liated Clubs., accordance with Philippine laws and regulations.
4. A member shall not make false or misleading statements 7. Directors and ofﬁ cers shall strictly observe company
concerning his breed or other breeds or breeders. rules that provide for restrictions to access to classiﬁ ed information
and controls on the release of such information to other companies,
5. A member shall constantly strive to improve his knowledge of his agencies, parties or to the general public. They shall maintain the
chosen breed or breeds, and his knowledge of the requirements integrity of all company documents and records and protect them
for the care, welfare and betterment of dogs. against unauthorized or improper alteration, forgery, concealment or
destruction.
6. A member shall ensure that all dogs under his care
are properly controlled, housed, fed, watered, exercised, 8. Directors and ofﬁ cers shall be responsible for the proper use of all
groomed, socialized and appropriately trained, and company assets and resources, which include, but are not limited to,
receive veterinary care as required. information, facilities, equipment, software, vehicles and supplies owned
7. A member who leaves a dog owned by him, and or leased by PCCI or are otherwise in its possession, They shall use
registered under his name, in the care of another person company assets and resources efﬁ ciently, responsibly and for legitimate
business purposes only.
shall remain ultimately responsible for that dog until the
registration of the dog has been ﬁ nally transferred to the
other person as reﬂ ected on the date of transfer at Conduct as a Breeder
the back of the registration certiﬁ cate. Being ﬁ rst and foremost a purebred dog Registry, the PCCI recognizes
the key role that its members who breed dogs play in the promotion
8. A member shall positively enhance the reputation of dog of the love for purebred dogs. The Registry was created to serve
owners by ensuring that dogs owned by the member are the Breeders who in turn, must exercise diligence, self-discipline and
not a danger or a nuisance to the community. honesty to help ensure the Registry’s integrity. The Breeders are
likewise expected to exhibit responsibility for their breeding efforts
9. A member shall not participate in nor support any activity as well as ensure that they treat their breeding dogs and puppies
that involves cruelty or injury and/or harm to dogs, and in humanely at all times.
relation with dogs to other animals.
1. A Breeder shall make every effort to learn about the
10. A member shall refrain from the use of any slanderous or structure, anatomy, action, inherited traits and behavior of the dog,
defaming statements or innuendo against another especially where such learning applies to his chosen breed or breeds.
breeder, a speciﬁ c dog/kennel, the PCCI or its afﬁ liated
clubs, and Judges, on any public forum including social 2. A Breeder shall educate himself to recognize the correct
media. Use of social media to disparage the PCCI or any conformation of his chosen breed or breeds, familiarizing himself with
PCCI member will be viewed as an overt act prejudicial the PCCI breed standard and representative dogs, prior to breeding a
to the PCCI and to the dog sport and will not be tolerated stud dog or a brood bitch.
and will be appropriately sanctioned.
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