Breed Club Codes of Ethics
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The Glen of Imaal Terrier Association (GOITA) and Glen of Imaal Terrier Enthusiasts and Fanciers Club (EFG) Codes of Ethics provide "best practice" guidance to breeders ...
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to monitor ocular (eye) health
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to protect the welfare of breeding bitches
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to safeguard the future health and genetic diversity of the Glen
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Dogs
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"Dog not to produce more than six UK-bred litters over the course of his lifetime" (EFG)
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(Please see 'Popular sires' section)
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Bitches
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"Bitch not to be mated until after her second birthday" (EFG)
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"Bitch not to produce more than three litters over the course of her breeding lifetime" (EFG)
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"Bitch not to whelp any litters after her eighth birthday (Kennel Club rule)" (EFG)
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"Bitch not to whelp two litters within any twelve month period" (EFG)
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Bitch to whelp her first litter before her sixth birthday (GOITA)
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PRA crd3
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"The crd3 status of both parents should be known, or established by DNA test prior to (first) mating" (EFG)
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"At least one parent to be either Hereditary Clear or DNA tested Clear, to ensure that the puppies are not at risk of developing the blinding disorder, GPRA-crd3" (EFG)
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"All parents must be DNA tested unless hereditary clear of gPRA/crd3" (GOITA)
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Eye testing
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"Both parents to have an up-to-date eye test certificate at time of mating i.e. within the twelve months prior to mating" (EFG)
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"Ideally, breeding stock to have regular eye tests ...... at least every 24 months until the age of 10 years" (EFG)
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"It is recommended that all dogs should still be eye-tested periodically ..." (GOITA)
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