This code shall establish a standard of conduct for all members of the Collie Club of Georgia, Inc. and shall be adhered to under penalty of expulsion from the club. The regulations of the American Kennel Club rules shall be followed where applicable in this code. A club member who has been place on suspension by the American Kennel Club or the Collie Club of America, Inc. shall automatically be placed on suspension by this club for the same period of time.

  • No member of the Collie Club of Georgia, Inc. shall knowingly sell a collie to anyone who operates as a commercial source of animals.
  • No member of this club shall knowingly release by sale or other means, a collie to be offered in a contest as a prize.
  • Any collie offered for breeding or sale must be in good condition, free from communicable diseases, have the immunizations appropriate for the age of the animal, and be free from any defect that shall affect its function as a suitable pet or companion.
  • Any collie used for breeding shall be free from all show disqualifying hereditary defects.
  • Only dogs known to be fertile shall be offered at public stud. Bitches are to be bred only to the stud selected by the owner of the bitch.
  • All advertising is to be honest and factual. Rough and smooth collies shall be so designated to a prospective buyer. A minimum advertised price of $100.00 for a stud fee shall be followed by the club members. No member shall advertise a collie for less than $100.00.
  • Every member shall, at all times, whether traveling, at shows, or at motels, conduct himself/herself in such a manner as to reflect credit on the dog show game and on Collies in particular.
  • All members shall be shown a copy of this Code when joining and by the act of joining, shall signify their acceptance of this Code in its entirety.