The White German Shepherd Dog Club, Int'l Inc has had "I will not sell whole litters of puppies to anyone, nor will I knowingly sell or supply dogs, puppies or litters to any pet shop or animal wholesaler on penalty of prompt dismissal from Club membership." as part of its membership pledge for as long as I can remember: http://www.whitegermanshepherd.org/wgsdciap.htm I don't know if this would help, but thought you all might like to see how the White German Shepherd Dog Club of America uses binding arbitration for termination of members, charges brought against members, membership applications that have objections filed by members, charges against a club officer and maybe other problems that need resolution. For example, if anyone files an objection to a membership application, the BOD appoints an independent arbitration board to resolve the issue (it's a binding decision). Here's the WGSDCA's Standing Rules for resolutions of objections of a membership application using an independent arbitration board. I. Membership - h Objections - i., ii., iii., iv., v., vi., vii., and viii. http://www.wgsdca.org/downloads/standingrules.pdf And the Arbitration Board: ARTICLE III - BOARDS AND OFFICERS Section 1- BOARDS c. Independent Arbitration Board This Board is made up of 3-5 persons uninvolved with the White German Shepherd Dog Club of America or any other White Shepherd or White German Shepherd Dog Club. It is desirable that this Board Member be or have been a handler or breeder or Judge of other breed dogs and must be a member in good standing with the AKC. These persons are appointed by an appointed panel of one member for each of the two boards and officers. They shall be responsible for reviewing the charges entertained against any member in writing by the appointed panel, and for reviewing any decision against any applicant. The Independent Arbitration Board is the sole review of charges brought against any officer of the WGSDCA. Their decision is final." http://www.wgsdca.org/theclub/bylaws.asp http://www.wgsdca.org/theclub/constitution.asp - WGSDCA Constitution http://www.wgsdca.org/theclub/bylaws.asp - WGSDCA By-laws - ARTICLE III - BOARDS AND OFFICERS - Section 1 - (c) - INDEPENDENT ARBITRATION BOARD " Gayle & the Hooligans! http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=6&uid=4294023 - Link to The Hooligans Albums -- ROBINHAUSGSD@xxxxxxx wrote: I believe that to become a member of GSDCA a person should agree that they will not sell dogs to wholesalers who then sell to pet stores, or sell dogs at flea markets, or donate dogs for auction. This should be a requirement of membership. This should not be left to just signers of the code of ethics. My own stud agreement requires this of puppies sold, including the requirement that any pups not sold to "legitimate" show homes go on limited registration. This is not unreasonable. jmho, Pat Robinson ROBINHAUS ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================ _____________________________________________________________ Click for free info on detox treatments for drug & alcohol dependency. http://3rdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2221/fc/Ioyw6i4t7ycJ67nmfWjJKFU8ro8MI0wPWU5AAZteZFFp6JkWLKk4fB/ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================