The Midland Basset Hound Club
President: Mr R White
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
I/We* wish to join the Midland Basset Hound Club. (* Delete as applicable.)
Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________   _____________________________________________________________________________   _____________________________________________________________________________   _____________________________________________________________________________   _____________________________________________________________________________ Affix (If held) __________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number __________________________________________________________________ E-mail Address __________________________________________________________________
Address and Telephone No. will be printed in the Annual Journal     Unless you tick here
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP.     Joint Subscription : Single Subscription : Junior Subscription : £5-00 £3-00 £1-00   If Junior Membership is requesteded, please state date of birth: ________________
Please make cheques / postal orders/ International Money Orders payable to:- The Midland Basset Hound Club. A Cheque/Postal Order for __________________________________________________ is enclosed.
I/We* agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the club and the club's code of ethics (* Delete as applicable.) Signed _____________________________________________________________________________ Signed _____________________________________________________________________________ Dated _____________________________________________________________________________
Thankyou for your intrest in the Midland Basset Hound Club
Please return your completed form to: Mrs. C.A. WHITEHEAD, 21 Mersey Road, Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9QB.

Code of Ethics

GUIDELINES OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

All members of the Midland Basset Hound Club will consider the welfare of the breed when engaging in any activities involving the breeding, selling or competition of Basset Hounds.

All members of the Midland Basset Hound Club undertake to abide by its general Code of Ethics:

1. Owners will properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under their care and arrange for appropriate veterinary attention if and when required.
2. Owners will agree without reservation that any veterinary Surgeon performing an operation on any of their dogs which alters the natural conformation of the animal, may report such operation to the Kennel Club.
3. Owners will agree that no healthy puppy will be culled. Puppies which may not conform to the Breed Standard should be placed in suitable homes.
4. Owners will abide by all aspects of the Animal Welfare Act.
5. Owners will not create demand for, nor supply, puppies that have been docked illegally.
6. Owners will not to breed from a dog or bitch in any way which could be in any way harmful to the dog or to the breed.
7. Owners will not allow any of their dogs to roam at large or to cause a nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out official duties.
8. Owners will ensure that their dogs will wear properly tagged collars and shall be kept leashed or under effective control when away from home.
9. Owners will clean up after their dogs in public places or anywhere their dogs are being exhibited.
10. Owners will only to sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life and will help with the re-homing of a dog if the initial circumstances change.
11. Owners will supply written details of all dietary requirements and give guidance concerning responsible ownership when placing dogs in a new home.
12. Owners will ensure that all relevant Kennel Club documents are provided to the new owner when selling or transferring a dog, and will agree, in writing, to forward any relevant documents at the earliest opportunity, if not immediately available.
13. Owners will not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers, or directly or indirectly allow dogs to be given as a prize or donation in a competition of any kind.
14. Owners will not sell by sale or auction Kennel Club registration certificates as stand alone items (not accompanying a dog).
15. Owners will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor falsely advertise dogs nor mislead any person regarding the health or quality of the dog.

Breach of these provisions may result in expulsion from club membership, and/or disciplinary action by the Kennel Club and/or reporting to the relevant authorities for legal action, as appropriate.