Taken From Dog World, Dec., 1937

Breeders Code

(The ten commandments of correct breeding of dogs)

1. I will give chief attention to the bitch.

2. I will study grandparents rather than parents.

3. I will keep full breeding records.

4. I will put away culls and weaklings at birth.

5. I will interpret a pedigree not by names and titles but by breeding facts.

6. I will never breed a shy or excessively nervous dog nor sell nor give away such dog.

7. I will not pay any attention to breeding superstitions.

8. I will honor the bred-by-exhibitor class winner most of all.

9. I will judge a stud or matron by the offspring.

10. I will breed dogs for disposition as well as for physical perfection.