The Midland Basset Hound Club
President: Mr R White
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
I/We* wish to join the Midland Basset Hound Club. (* Delete as applicable.)
Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________   _____________________________________________________________________________   _____________________________________________________________________________   _____________________________________________________________________________   _____________________________________________________________________________ Affix (If held) __________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number __________________________________________________________________ E-mail Address __________________________________________________________________
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP.     Joint Subscription : Single Subscription : Junior Subscription : £5-00 £3-00 £1-00   If Junior Membership is requesteded, please state date of birth: ________________
Please make cheques / postal orders/ International Money Orders payable to:- The Midland Basset Hound Club. A Cheque/Postal Order for __________________________________________________ is enclosed.
I/We* agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the club and the club's code of ethics (* Delete as applicable.) Signed _____________________________________________________________________________ Signed _____________________________________________________________________________ Dated _____________________________________________________________________________
Thankyou for your intrest in the Midland Basset Hound Club
Please return your completed form to: MRS. P. PALMER, 7 SANDY GROVE, BROWNHILLS, WEST MIDLANDS, WS8 6PB.

Code of Ethics

GUIDELINES OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

Each member of the Midland Basset Hound Club will consider the welfare of the breed when engaging in any activities involving the breeding, selling or competition of Basset Hounds. MBHC members are urged to comply with the following guidelines:

1. Owners will properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under their care and arrange for appropriate veterinary attention if and when required.
2. Owners will not allow any of their dogs to roam at large or to cause a nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out official duties.
3. Owners will ensure that their dogs will wear properly tagged collars and shall be kept fully leashed or under effective control when away from home.
4. Owners will clean up after their dogs in public places or anywhere their dogs are being exhibited.
5. Owners will agree without reservation that any veterinary Surgeon performing an operation on any of their dogs which alters the natural conformation of the animal may report such operation to the Kennel Club.
6. Owners agree not to breed from a bitch in any way which is deleterious to the bitch or the breed.
7. Owners agree only to sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life and will help with the re-homing of a dog if the initial circumstances change.
8. Owners will supply written details of all dietary requirements and give guidance concerning responsible ownership when placing dogs in a new home.
9. Owners will not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers, or directly or indirectly allow dogs to be given as a prize or donation in a competition of any kind.
10. Owners will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor falsely advertise dogs nor mislead any person regarding the quality of the dog.