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AKC CODE OF SPORTSMANSHIP

The sport of purebred dog competitive   events dates prior to 1884, the year of AKC’s birth. Shared values of those   involved in the sport include principles of sportsmanship. They are practiced in   all sectors of our sport: conformation, performance and companion. Many believe   that these principles of sportsmanship are the prime reason why our sport has   thrived for over one hundred years. With the belief that it is useful to   periodically articulate the fundamentals of our sport, this code is presented. 

• Sportsmen respect the  history, traditions and integrity of the sport of purebred dogs. 
• Sportsmen commit themselves   to values of fair play, honesty, courtesy, and vigorous competition, as well as   winning and losing with grace. 
• Sportsmen refuse to   compromise their commitment and obligation to the sport of purebred dogs by   injecting personal advantage or consideration into their decisions or   behavior. 
• The sportsman judge judges   only on the merits of the dogs and considers no other factors. 
• The sportsman judge or   exhibitor accepts constructive criticism. 
• The sportsman exhibitor   declines to enter or exhibit under a judge where it might reasonably appear that   the judge’s placements could be based on something other than the merits of the   dogs. 
• The sportsman exhibitor   refuses to compromise the impartiality of a judge. 
• The sportsman respects the   AKC bylaws, rules, regulations and policies governing the sport of purebred   dogs. 
• Sportsmen find that   vigorous competition and civility are not inconsistent and are able to   appreciate the merit of their competition and the effort of competitors. 
• Sportsmen welcome,   encourage and support newcomers to the sport. 
• Sportsmen will deal fairly   with all those who trade with them. 
• Sportsmen are willing to   share honest and open appraisals of both the strengths and weaknesses of their   breeding stock. 
• Sportsmen spurn any   opportunity to take personal advantage of positions offered or bestowed upon   them. 
• Sportsmen always consider   as paramount the welfare of their dog. 
• Sportsmen refuse to   embarrass the sport, the American Kennel Club, or themselves while taking part   in the sport.