As a member of the Lhasa Apso Club of Scotland, I agree to abide by the rules of the Club and at all times endeavour to behave according to the following standards of ethical ownership.

As an owner, I undertake to provide proper care and attention for my dogs, in the matter of feeding, grooming, companionship, exercise and any necessary veterinary attention.

I will not allow any of my dogs to roam at large, or to cause a nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out official duties.

I will ensure that my dogs wear properly tagged collars and shall be kept fully leashed or under effective control when away from home.

I will clean up after my dogs in public places, or anywhere my dogs are being exhibited.

I will agree without reservation, that any Veterinary Surgeon carrying out any operation on any of my dogs, which alters the natural conformation of the animal, may report such operation to the Kennel Club.

As a breeder, I undertake to abide by the Kennel Club rules and at all times to act to the best of my ability, with the interests of the breed at heart. To this end, I will endeavour to breed with sound, typical stock of reliable temperament, likely to produce good Lhasa Apsos. I will not breed unless I can give proper attention, both to the dam and the puppies and I will make every effort to see that future owners are suitable in every way and are fully informed about the character and needs of the breed. I will not breed from stock that is too young, (ideally, bitches should not whelp under 18 months ) too old, or suffering from known hereditary defects. I will not sell puppies under 8 weeks of age. Bitches bred from, at two consecutive seasons shall then be rested for 12 months. I will support any Kennel Club schemes that the Club may join, to combat hereditary defects in the breed.

I understand that all dogs used for breeding should be KC registered and that all puppies should either be registered, or future owners made aware of the full implications of lack of registration.

I undertake, to give purchasers of my puppies full information on their previous upbringing and future care, to be available for advice when needed and in the event of the necessity of re-homing, to do what I can to help. If I am unable to help personally, I will seek the assistance of the breed welfare services.

I will not knowingly sell to commercial wholesale dealers, retailers or laboratories, nor will I allow puppies to be used as raffle or competition prizes.

As a member of the Club, I will try to work together in unity with other members, putting the preservation and advancement of the breed above personal ambitions.