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ABOUT LKC
Looking for a breeder?
The LKC Breeder Referral line is only for information
on AKC recognized breeds. Requests for ‘designer’
or other mixed breeds cannot be replied to as they are not
recognized. If you have any question on your breed’s
standing please use this link to the AKC.
Email our Breeders Referral Service
We'll be happy to assist.
Dog enthusiasts, pet stores, puppy mills.
It's all so confusing but we can explain.
What is a breeder?
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Find a responsible breeder
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About the Lancaster Kennel Club
We are a not-for-profit all-breed kennel
club consisting of owners, breeders, and exhibitors of all
breeds of pure-bred dogs. The Lancaster Kennel Club was organized
to promote canine education for the community of Lancaster,
Pennsylvania.
| 2022-2023 Lancaster Kennel Club Officers |
| President |
Dave Martin |
| Vice President |
Kim Hess |
| Secretary |
Carolyn Vack |
| Treasurer |
Joe Hull |
| Director |
Julie Cramer |
| Director |
CathyAnn Litwin |
| Director |
Jim Boose |
| Director |
Cynthia Erb-Starkey |
| Director |
Mary Myers |
| Director |
Deirdre Petrie |
| AKC Delegate |
Carolyn Vack |
Mailing Address
Lancaster Kennel Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 7511
Lancaster, PA 17604-7511
Code of Ethics
This Code of Ethics is established
in accordance with the aims and objectives of the Lancaster
Kennel Club, Inc. It is a guide to protect and advance the
interests of pure-bred dogs by promoting and maintaining superior
breeding standards and encouraging sportsmanship in competition
at dog shows, performance events, match shows and other events
engaged in by Lancaster Kennel Club members. Adherence to
this Code is strongly recommended.
Health
Owners should maintain the highest
standards of health and veterinary care, nutrition and cleanliness
for their canines, in order to insure the dog's physical and
mental well-being. This care should be given at all times
and in all places, not just to show dogs.
Registration and Breeding
Owners should breed only AKC registered
pure-bred stock to other similarly registered AKC pure-breds,
endeavoring to improve the breed, and rejecting matings of
stock with defects which could be detrimental to the breed.
Dogs and bitches should have sound temperaments and meet AKC
breed standards. Only mature bitches should be bred and then
provided with the best pre-natal care. All breeders should
keep accurate pedigrees and records of all breedings of their
stock.
Sales
Breeders should be
diligently concerned with finding suitable homes for their
puppies and should never sell or make consignments to pet
shops or commercial dealers. Puppies must be honestly evaluated
and fairly represented to the buyer. Any puppy not deemed
to be qualified for breeding must be spayed or neutered. Contracts
stating this requirement are strongly recommended.
Puppies should go to their new homes
only after they are at least seven weeks old and with all
appropriate documentation: bill of sale, contract, pedigree,
AKC registration form, veterinarian health certificate, and
care and feeding instructions. Good communication with the
new owners will insure that the puppy is well cared for and
will encourage them to participate in club and other dog activities,
such as matches and shows.
Sportsmanship
Owners and breeders should conduct
themselves in such a manner that will reflect favorably upon
themselves, their pure-bred dogs, and the sport of pure-bred
dogs, at all times and in all circumstances. For an excellent
essay on Sportsmanship, see this excellent
piece by Gregory Alden Betor, an AKC judge.
Canine Legislation
The Lancaster Kennel Club is a participating
member of the Pennsylvania
Federation of Dog Clubs and the American
Kennel Club. We support their legislative efforts within
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as well as on the National
level.
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