SHCA Code Of Ethics
All SHCA Members are representatives of the Club and the breed. They are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which brings respect to the Club and to the breed displaying good sportsmanship, civility, honesty, and responsibility for their dogs and themselves at all times. All SHCA members have an obligation to protect the Siberian Husky and its future by welcoming new owners and facilitating their education about the breed and the club, by realistically portraying the qualities of the breed and their dogs, and by adhering to responsible ownership and breeding practices.
To promote the highest ideals among Siberian Husky owners and breeders, and to aim for the continuous improvement of the breed within the framework of the American Kennel Club-approved breed standard, I pledge that: I will abide by the SHCA Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws and the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club including the
AKC Code of Sportsmanship.
I will fully explain to all prospective Siberian Husky purchasers the disadvantages as well as the advantages of owning a Siberian Husky.
I will attempt to help novice exhibitors, mushers, breeders, and other Siberian enthusiasts, particularly those new to the breed.
I will keep well-informed in the field of genetics and will work persistently to eliminate hereditary defects from the breed. I will, before entering into any breeding agreement, familiarize myself with the suggested SHCA Ethical Breeding Practices document, carefully analyze the conformations and the pedigrees of the prospective sire and dam, and, in keeping the breed standard clearly in mind, refuse the mating if in my opinion it will not be in the best interest of the breed. If I deny stud service, I will fully explain my reasons to the owner of the bitch. I will refuse to deal with dog wholesalers or to sell puppies or dogs to pet shops and will include in all stud contracts an agreement to be signed by the owner of the bitch that no puppies resulting from the mating will be wholesaled or sold to pet shops.
I will use appropriate, respectful, and constructive communication between members and the public in all types of interactions including spoken, written, and social networking systems, realizing that Facebook, Meta, Instagram, X, and chat groups are essentially public domain venues. What is posted there or shared is not only a direct reflection on the poster but also on the SHCA and the clubs/organizations represented by the poster.