Mission Statement
The Boston Terrier Club of San Diego was formed: to provide for the preservation and advancement of the Boston Terrier breed; to improve the breed by adhering to the breed standard, completing required testing on our breeding stock and being diligent about the health and wellbeing of our dogs; to encourage good sportsmanship at all club and AKC functions; to educate the public on the characteristics that make the Boston Terrier a wonderful family companion. We adhere to the guidelines of the AKC, the Boston Terrier Club of America and the bylaws and Code of Ethics of the Boston Terrier Club of San Diego.
Code of Ethics
- Abide by the constitution and By-laws of the Boston Terrier Club of America and the rules of the American Kennel Club.
- Maintain the best possible standards of canine health, cleanliness and care.
- Breed all bitches with intentions of that particular breeding of improving the breed.
- Ensure that my dogs offered at stud and bitches accepted for stud services are in good health and free from communicable diseases and disqualifying genetic faults.
- Refuse to breed my stud dogs to any bitch whose owner is directly involved with any puppy broker, puppy mill, litter lot sales or any other commercial enterprises whose business is involved in like activities.
- Keep accurate breeding records, registration papers and pedigrees.
- Establish service and sales agreements that are mutually agreed upon stated in writing, and signed by all principles involved.
- Furnish records to each buyer of all shots and wormings, pedigree and American Kennel Club registration or transfer documents, unless written agreement is made at time of sale that papers will be withheld and/or forthcoming.
- Advertise honestly and not misrepresent or mislead a buyer of my Boston Terriers or services.
- Refuse to sell any Boston Terrier to a buyer who cannot or will not provide evidence of ability to properly care for the animal.
- Sell no Boston Terrier to commercial facilities, puppy brokers, pet shops, puppy mills nor agents thereof.
- Hold myself responsible for the welfare of every dog I breed and/or sell.
- Conduct myself at all times in such a manner as to reflect credit on the sport of purebred dog showing and Boston Terriers in particular.