This Code is a compilation of the GSDCA Code, VCA Code & our personal breeding ethics from 12 years of breeding experience. We have established this Code as a guideline for breeding & owning German Shepherd Dogs, to try to reduce the number of German Shepherd Dogs found in Rescue Centres here in Australia. We would hope that other GSD Breeders will soon adhere to similar responsible breeding practices. This is based firmly upon the opinions of Kazkiri Kennels.

1. We will only breed German Shepherd Dogs who are temperamentally & structurally sound.

2. We do not breed with any unregistered GSDs.

3. We do not breed with any GSD before the age of 18 months.

4. We make every effort to insure that our puppies are free from inherited defects, by screening prospective breeding stock for those problems common to our breed. Due to complex genetic interactions & environmental factors beyond our control, we cannot guarantee that a puppy purchased from us will be free of genetic disorders. If the puppy should develop hip or elbow problems in the first 12 months & which render the puppy/dog incapacitated & unable to carry on a normal life, we will agree to replace the puppy with 1 of equal value from our next available litter, provided this is thought to be caused by defect, & not through injuries caused by accident or negligence. This must be confirmed by examination of x-ray plates by recognised authorities at the University of Melbourne Veterinary Hospital, Werribee.

5. We breed approximately 1 or 2 litters per year to produce what we believe to be quality German Shepherds which conform to the Breed Standard.

6. When we have litters, we make sure our puppies are entrusted to loving committed homes.

7. We do not breed to supply pet shops, markets or "dealers".

8. All puppies that we breed are kept until at least the age of 8 weeks.

9. All puppies are sold in healthy condition, having been wormed regularly, vet checked & vaccinated at 6 weeks of age.

10. Each puppy is sold with a detailed booklet which includes:

• VCA Registered pedigree

• Photos of sire & dam

• 5-generation pedigree

• Copies of Hip/Elbow results

• Copies of Breed Surveys

• Contract of Sale

• Feeding Chart

• Information on raising a puppy until the age of 12 months

11. We advise new owners to take their puppies to some form of obedience training.

12. The buyer has the option of taking the puppy to their Veterinary Surgeon (at the buyer's expense) for a general health check within 48 hours of purchase, & if the Veterinary Surgeon finds any problem with the puppy which in their opinion, renders the puppy unfit for sale, the buyer has the right to return the puppy & get a full refund on condition that the puppy is returned to the Breeder within 5 days of the date of purchase & is in the same state of health as it was when sold to the buyer.

13. All prospective puppy owners are asked to fill out a Questionnaire.