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The breeders
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Breeding and development of dog breeds must be based on
long-term objectives and sound principles so that the
breeding does not result in diseases, bad temperament
and lack of working skills.
Breeding must serve the objective of preserving and
preferably extending the genetic variety (polygenicity)
of the breed. |
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Only functionally healthy dogs are to be used for breeding. It lies
with any breeder who selects a dog for breeding to determine whether
this breeding animal is mentally and physically suited for breeding.
The breeder has to ensure both good mental and physical conditions
for breeding animals.
As long as a puppy is in the breeder's custody, he must ensure a
physically and mentally beneficial environment for the puppy to
guarantee proper socialisation. |
Dogs with eliminating faults such as e.g. unsound temperament, congenital
deafness or blindness, hare-lip, cleft palate, substantial dental defects or jaw
anomalies, PRA, epilepsy, cryptorchidism, monorchidism, albinism, improper coat
colours or diagnosed severe hip dysplasia may not be bred.
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With regard to surfacing hereditary defects, e.g. HD or PRA, the FCI
member countries and contract partners are obliged to record
affected animals, combat these defects in a methodical manner
continuously record their development and report to the FCI on this
matter when requested. |
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