BTCA, Inc. Code of Ethics
This Code of Ethics is presented as a guide for members whose foremost aim should be the welfare, improvement and advancement of the Biewer Terrier breed, in accordance with the Standard, as approved by the American Kennel Club.
This code sets forth principles of conduct to be followed by all members of The Biewer Terrier Club of America. Every member is charged with the responsibility to uphold, promote and practice the principles set forth in this Code of Ethics.
Membership in The Biewer Terrier Club of America automatically obligates the member to this Code of Ethics.
Conduct:
A. Each member of The Biewer Terrier Club of America will consider the welfare of the breed when engaged in breeding, exhibiting or selling Biewer Terriers, and will refrain from activities which are contrary to the best interests of the breed and the Club.
B. Every member will abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Biewer Terrier Club of America, and the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club as they pertain to breeding, registration, record keeping and exhibiting.
C. The BTCA members will work to the betterment of this breed and this club as well as encourage others to do so. Be polite and honest when representing your dog, whether in the show ring, for sale or breeding.
Exhibition:
A. Members are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner both in and out of the show ring. Members will not engage in false statements regarding judges, other exhibitors, or their dogs. Gossip, hearsay and innuendo regarding another member or their dogs is strongly discouraged.
B. Members are responsible for the appearance and conduct of their dogs at all times regardless of who is handling the dog. Dogs will be presented in the show ring clean and properly groomed according to the standard.
C. Members must do their best to show dogs that meet the Biewer Terrier Standard.
D. Hotels, motels and show grounds will be left in a clean condition.
Breeding:
A. Maintain the best possible standards of health and quality of life for your dogs.
B. Breed dogs and bitches that are free of serious congenital and hereditary defects.
C. Keep up to date on the health and genetic issues of the breed.
D. Work to control and/or eradicate inherited problems and conditions that are particular to the Biewer Terrier breed and breed as closely as possible to the standard of the breed
E. Encourage and promote responsible breeding practices.
F. Encourage that both male and female breeding dogs have DNA profiles and be screened for hereditary diseases.
G. Encourage spaying or neutering of animals not desirable for breeding.
H. Never knowingly sell to a commercial dog breeder, wholesaler, retail dealers or their agents.
I. A member will not breed before the dogs are physically mature and are in good health.
Enforcement and Discipline:
A. Failure to comply with the Code of Ethics will subject a member to disciplinary action. Discipline under this code will be based upon procedures as provided in Article VI of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Biewer Terrier Club of America.
B. Any member may prefer charges against another member for alleged misconduct prejudicial to the interests of the breed or the club.
Acceptance and Agreement with the Code of Ethics:
A. Every member of The Biewer Terrier Club of America will be required to sign an acceptance of the Code of Ethics. All new members must sign an acceptance of the Code of Ethics before membership becomes effective. This acceptance will be binding on all members until such time as the Code of Ethics is modified, at which time a new acceptance must be signed.
Adopted May 14, 2025