THAI RIDGEBACK CLUB of CANADA
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Our Purpose

Our Purpose is to educate and assist Thai Ridgeback Owners and fanciers as well as introduce the Thai Ridgeback to the general public in a responsible manner.

Constitution and Bylaws

The club shall be known as the Thai Ridgeback Club of Canada (TRCC) and the area of operation shall be within the boundary of Canada.
The aim of the TRCC is to foster an increased appreciation for the Thai Ridgeback Dog (TRD) in Canada. The club advocates responsible and ethical ownership of all purebred dogs and the breeding of same using accepted ethical breeding practices. The club acts as a resource sharing mechanism to ensure that the TRD remains an asset to the canine community at large.
The TRCC encourages all TRD owners to actively participate in events including Lure coursing, Obedience, Rally-O, and other working events.
The TRCC advocates the active socialization of all canines.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors shall be members in good standing of the TRCC and consist of, at minimum, the following positions.
  • President-duties include presiding over all meetings that he/she is present, as well as other duties as deemed required by the BOD.
  • Vice President-duties include presiding over all meetings in the temporary or permanent absence of the President, as well as other duties as deemed required by the BOD. In the case of a permanent absence of the President then the Vice President shall assume the co-signing authority of the absent President.
  • Secretary-duties include the recording of minutes of all meetings, as well as other duties as deemed required by the BOD.
  • Treasurer-duties are to oversee any finances of the TRCC,
  • Events- duties include organizing of TRCC events and signing authority for titles

Vacancies occurring on the BOD shall be filled by appointment by the remaining members of the BOD using a simple majority vote during any meeting of the club.

CODE OF ETHICS

1.      All TRD will be treated with kindness and respect.Only positive training methods will be used.

2.      All dogs will be kept under safe and sanitary conditions and be given the appropriate health care and protection.

3.      All advertising will be done in a professional manner.  All advertisements shall be factual, concise and non-embellished.

4.      Puppies or dog shall not be sold to wholesalers, pet shops or animal dealers of any kind.

Responsibility of Breeders

1.      Breeders will strive to conform to the FCI Thai Ridgeback standard to improve progeny. 

2.      Breeders are responsible for all dogs they produce. Breeders must make every effort to take back or rehome any dog they have placed that is in need.

3.      A dog/bitch unsuitable for breeding must be sold with a non-breeding agreement or shall be altered before being sent to a new home. 

 Responsibility of Exhibitors

1.      Dogs are to be shown shall be presented clean and properly groomed.

2.    Exhibitors realize that they represent the dog fancy in general.  More specifically, they represent the Thai Ridgeback breed to the general public.  As such, exhibitors will act in a professional manner and exhibit good sportsmanship to others at all times.  In addition, exhibitors will respect the rules of the local community including hotels/motels, show event sites and/or sponsors.

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