Violation of the MSCA Code of Ethics will result in written notification of:

• CoE violation.
• Loss of CoE Breeder Status until compliance is satisfied (except for accidental litters)
• Resolution for compliance.
• Compliance must be within 90 days.

Non-compliance (without trying to resolve violation) could result in any of the following:
          a. 6 (six) month ban from CoE Breeder Status.
          b. 1 (one) year ban from CoE Breeder Status.
          c. Permanent ban from CoE Breeder Status. 

Continued/repeated violation will result in a permanent ban from CoE Breeder Status.

Certain violations may be grounds for expulsion from the Club.

1.  RADICAL DEPARTRATURE FROM STANDARD: 
Reserved for the most evident deviations from the standard, like black markings, total lack of pigment (albinism), severely undershot or overshot, bob-tail, cryptorchid, major temperament issues, etc.
          Resolution: Affected dog(s) must be altered with veterinarian proof of alter submitted to the club 
          within the compliance period (veterinarian proof must verify dog’s tattoo/microchip number).

2.  HIP VIOLATIONS:  
     a. Breeding affected dogs: 
          Resolution: Affected dog(s) must be altered with veterinarian proof of alter submitted to the club 
          within the  compliance period (veterinarian proof must verify dog’s tattoo/microchip number).
     b. Breeding without hip certification: 
          Resolution: dog(s) must be certified with copy of certificate/link to OFA page submitted to the club 
          within the compliance period. Non-passing dog(s) must be altered with veterinarian proof of alter 
          submitted to the club within the compliance period (veterinarian proof must verify dog’s tattoo/microchip number).
     Caveat: all future breeding dogs must have hip certification before breeding (proven by copy of 
     certification/OFA page). 
     c. Accidental litter: (may retain CoE Breeder Status if agree to and working towards compliance)
          Resolution: dog(s) must be certified with copy of certificate/link to OFA page. Non-passing dogs 
          must be altered with veterinarian proof of alter submitted to the club within the compliance period 
          (veterinarian proof must verify dog’s tattoo/microchip number). If too young – must provide either 
          PennHip or OFA prelim. If OFA prelim is provided, must follow-up with OFA certification at 2 years 
          of age.

3. REPEATED INBREEDING: 
Warning letter providing educational information about the risks of inbreeding.
          Resolution: Cease inbreeding. 

4. SURRENDERS PUPPIES/DOGS TO SHELTER/RESCUE: 
MSCA will offer to help if it can.
          Resolution: Must make a concerted/demonstrable effort to remove puppies/dogs from shelter/rescue. 
          Removal of CoE Breeder status and a polite suggestion of no more breeding until they are able to be 
          responsible for dogs/puppies they are producing. 

5. NO SALES CONTRACT/WRITTEN AGREEMENT:
MSCA will offer a sample sales contract.
          Resolution: provide such to the buyer.

6. SOLD TO DOG WHOLESALER/RETAILER:
Warning letter.
          Resolution: Loss of CoE Breeder Status for 1 year.

7. ANY OTHER VIOLATIONS: 
Warning letter outlining violation, resolution, compliance period and what action could be taken if they do not meet compliance. Offer to assist/education as warranted.