MSKC members pledge to uphold the goals of the club as set forth in the club’s constitution and bylaws, to encourage good sportsmanship in the sports of dogs, and to set an example of honorable kennel business practices when dealing with any person. Specifically, members further pledge:

•  To uphold the AKC rules applying to Dog Shows, Performance Events, and Registration, particularly as it regards the maintenance of complete and accurate breeding records;

•  To accept and uphold the Standard of the breed of my choice as developed by the parent club and approved by AKC;

•  To breed only with the aim of maintaining or improving the qualities of the AKC breed of my choice as set forth in the standard approved by the parent club of said breed, and not for personal gain. I will never knowingly sell puppies to wholesalers, laboratories or pet stores, and will encourage all puppy buyers to behave similarly;

•  To serve as an example of good sportsmanship in any aspect of the sport of dogs, and to assist and mentor newcomers and novices to the best of my ability;

•  To keep myself informed in the fields of dog health and genetics and to carefully screen all breeding stock for hereditary faults, disqualifying defects, or unacceptable temperament, removing any questionable canines from my breeding program;

•  To conduct all my kennel practices in a clear, honorable and open fashion, and to use a written agreement or contract whenever possible.