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Code of Ethics
This is our Code Of Ethics. It is the
standard to which we hold our members who breed cats. Our Governing
Council takes breeches of our code very seriously and discilplinary action can
be taken against members who breech the code as per our constitution.
FCCWA Code of Ethics for all members All
F.C.C.W.A. (Inc) members who wish to be recognised as Ethical Registered
Breeders agree to uphold and respect this Code of Ethics in their actions and
dealings within the Cat Fancy.
1. F.C.C.W.A. (Inc) Breeders shall maintain
comprehensive records of all cats owned by them, all litters bred and the names
and addresses of new owners of kittens sold by them.
2. The Breeder shall breed for the health,
quality, temperament and the betterment of the breed. It is the responsibility
of the Breeder to ensure that a prospective new owner who wishes to either breed
or show the cat/kitten is provided with the best potential show or breeding
cat/kitten available. Cats/kittens with breed faults or sub-standard animals
SHOULD NOT be sold for breeding and showing.
3. Breeders shall maintain the best standard of
health and care for their cats and keep only the number of cats which can
properly be cared for and protected from illness and stress related problems.
4. Breeding cats shall be immunised regularly
and tested against diseases
5. It is the responsibility of the Breeder to
ensure that the animal will be given a permanent home and not passed on without
due consideration for its welfare.
6. It is the responsibility of the Breeder to
ensure, as far as possible, that the prospective new owner/s know how to care
for the cat/kitten.
7.Breeders should make themselves available to
novice Breeders or Owners for advise and guidance, especially those who have
purchased cats/kittens from them.
8. No cat or kitten shall be sold to, or
through, an Agent who in turn will sell them on to new Owners. (e.g. Pet Shops)
Cats and kittens may be offered for sale at a Show but must not be sold and
removed from the Show by new owners. All sales of cats and kittens should be
conducted at the Registered Breeders premises. Any Members breeding and/or
selling to the export market will have their membership revoked.
9. The Pedigree, Veterinary Immunisation
Certificate and Certificate of Registration are the birthright of the cat or
kitten and are not to be withheld for extra payment. The price must include
these whether the animal is sold for breeding, showing, or as a pet.
10. Transfer of ownership of the cat/kitten
must be effected within 30 days of the gift or sale to a new Owner.
11. Transfer may be made for "Breeding" or
"Non-Breeding". "Non-Breeding" means that should the cat produce kittens, none
of the progeny can be registered. The kitten is to be desexed. It is the
responsibility of the Breeder to explain to the new owner the meaning of the
"Non-Breeding" status. It is also important to point out to the new owner that,
by signing the transfer application form, they are signing a contract to have
the cat/kitten desexed.
12. Matings: Agreements between the parties
should be made regarding the costs and re-mating if applicable. The owner of the
queen should make these arrangements well in advance and forewarn the owner of
the stud of the impending visit of the queen. It is the responsibility of the
stud's owner to witness at least three matings during the time that the queen is
at stud. The stud service fee is payable and the completed certificate of
service is to be provided at the time of service unless other terms have been
agreed between the two parties.
13. The owner of a stud male will not accept
unregistered females for service and will ensure that the female is owned and
registered in the name of a financial member of a recognised registering Body.
14. Owners of queens will not use unregistered
males for service and will ensure that the male is owned and registered in the
name of a financial member of a recognised cat registering Body. Progeny of
matings between unregistered animals or animals belonging to unregistered
Breeders WILL NOT BE REGISTERED.
15. All kittens of a litter must be registered
with the Feline Control Council of W.A. (Inc)
16. The cat/kitten should be in the best
possible health and condition before it goes to a new home.
17. As far as possible it should be free from
internal and external parasites, e.g. ear mites, fleas and intestinal worms.
18. No kitten should be sold until at least
10/12 weeks of age and the Breeder must ensure that the kitten is of sufficient
maturity to cope with the move to a new home.
19. All cats/kittens should be immunised
against Feline Infectious Enteritis, Feline Rhinotracheitis and Feline
Calicivirus (Fe3 Vaccination)
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