All NBCA members in good standing:
- Shall maintain the best possible standard of health, cleanliness, safety and care of their Norwegian Buhund.
- Shall consider breeding a litter only if the breeder is prepared to keep the resultant offspring for as long as it takes to suitably place each puppy.
- Shall not release Norwegian Buhund puppies, litters or adults to pet dealers, commercial retailers or distributors or to any party for the purpose of resale, auction, lottery or raffle prize.
- Shall ensure that the prime objective of breeding the Norwegian Buhund is to produce animals of exceptional quality. To that end, only dogs and bitches of sound temperament and structure, good health and characteristic type as described in the American Kennel Club's (AKC) approved Official Standard for the Norwegian Buhund, shall be bred.
- Shall ensure that bitches and dogs to be bred are in good health and have no hereditary defects. Eyes and hips must be checked by accredited veterinarians and declared to be within acceptable limits. OFA rankings must be Fair or above; PennHIP DI should be no greater than .60, subject to change as more Norwegian Buhunds are included in the PennHIP database; FCI rankings must be A or B. CERF numbers must be given within 12 months of the breeding.
In the event that a breeding animal is eight (8) years of age or above, current CERF is not required, as long as the animal has a CERF number during its seventh (7th) year. Bitches over six (6) years of age must have a veterinarian's certificate of health before breeding.
- Dogs and Bitches must be 2 years of age or older at breeding.
- In addition, members should make an effort to submit all health tests performed to the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) for inclusion in their database. Breeding animals should be at least 2 years of age before being bred.
- Shall not breed animals with other known hereditary or health defects or with major disqualifying faults.
- Shall disclose known potential genetic issues.
- Shall be responsible for submitting required health information to the approved contact for inclusion on the NBCA's approved breeder or litter listings.
- Shall be willing to re-home and financially provide for the progeny of any Norwegian Buhunds they breed for the life of each animal.
- Shall be responsible equally for the resultant puppies whether they own the bitch or the stud
Reviewed by the membership, and approved by the NBCA Board of Directors 11/26/2009
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