OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG CLUB OF
APPLICATION
FOR MEMBERSHIP.
Application
for membership in the Old English Sheepdog Club of America requires the
following:
· A signed Applicant
Information Form
· A signed copy of
the OESCA Code of Ethics from each applicant
· Signed sponsorship
forms from two OESCA members who are unrelated to the applicant(s) and
unrelated to each other
· A check payable (in
US$) to OESCA in the amount of current dues and incremental postage fees for
foreign members as they apply:
Annual Dues
Individual $45.00 Add
$15.00 for First Class delivery of OET.
Household $50.00
To qualify for the Household Membership rate, both
applicants
must reside at the same address.
Junior $20.00 Junior
Membership is open to persons between 10
and 18 years of age.
Applicants
Residing Outside the United
States
Is no bulk mail delivery to
Other foreign countries $15.00 For surface mail delivery of OET.
First Class foreign $35.00 For air mail delivery of OET.
Mail
the completed forms and check to:
Barbara
Mooers
Corresponding
Secretary
Old
English Sheepdog Club of
The
names of all applicants are published in the Old English Times, OESCA’s quarterly magazine. Members have a thirty day period to comment
on applicants for membership. After that
period, the Board of Directors votes on applications. The entire approval process takes four to six
months.
If
you have any questions about the application process or the status of your
application, please contact OESCA Corresponding Secretary Barbara Mooers at
bmooers@wi.rr.com or
Thank
you for your interest in the Old English Sheepdog Club of America.
OLD
ENGLISH SHEEPDOG CLUB OF
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Please print clearly and attach as many additional sheets of paper as necessary to respond completely to all questions.
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Applicant Name(s) |
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Address |
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City, State,
Country, Zip Code |
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Phone Number
E-mail Address |
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Membership Dues Enclosed (Check
all that apply. See page 1 on Application
for more information.) ___ Individual $45.00
First Class Mail Delivery of OET Standard Mail Delivery
of OET ___ Household $50.00
___ To ___ Junior $20.00
___ To Junior’s Date of
Birth:____________ ___ To Rest of World $35.00 |
Do you
currently own or co-own any Old English Sheepdogs? If so, from whom did you obtain them and what
are their ages?
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What are
your main interests in the breed (i.e. Companion/Pet, Conformation, Obedience,
Agility, Herding, Rescue, Breeding, etc.)? How have you pursued these interests?
__________________________________________________
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Have you ever bred or been listed
as co-breeder on any litter of Old English Sheepdogs? ________________________
If yes, list the following: Total number of litters _________________ Total number of puppies ___________________
Why do you
want to join OESCA?
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Please
include any other information about yourself, your family and/or your
activities with dogs that you consider relevant to your application and
prospective membership in OESCA. ________________________________________
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I attest that I
am in good standing with the American Kennel Club and that all information
provided on this form is true and accurate.
I hereby apply for membership in the Old English Sheepdog
Club of
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Signature of
Applicant 1
Date Signature of Applicant 2 Date
OLD
ENGLISH SHEEPDOG CLUB OF
SPONSORSHIP
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Applicant 1 Name |
Sponsor’s Name |
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Applicant 2 Name |
Sponsor’s Phone |
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Applicant Phone/E-mail address |
Sponsor’s E-mail address |
How
long have you known the applicant(s)?
____________________________________________________________
Please
provide background on your relationship with this applicant which will justify
your sponsorship. ______________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
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Have
you ever visited the applicant’s home?
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To
your knowledge, has the applicant ever bred or been listed as a co-breeder on
any litter of Old English Sheepdogs? If
so, describe the applicant’s breeding program.
Was the OESCA Code of Ethics followed?
Please explain. Were the sires
and dams
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To
your knowledge, has the applicant ever been refused membership, expelled or
brought up on disciplinary charges by
any dog club,
including the
Why
do you feel this applicant wishes to become a member of OESCA? _____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Do
you believe the applicant would be an active member of the Club? If so, how?
_____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Please provide any
other information which you feel would be useful to the Board in voting on this
application.
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I attest that all the
information on this form is true and I hereby endorse the applicant(s)
application for membership in the Old English Sheepdog
Club of
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Signature
of Sponsor Date
OLD
ENGLISH SHEEPDOG CLUB OF
SPONSORSHIP
Please print clearly and attach as many additional sheets of paper as necessary to respond completely to all questions.
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Applicant 1 Name |
Sponsor’s Name |
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Applicant 2 Name |
Sponsor’s Phone |
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Applicant Phone/E-mail address |
Sponsor’s E-mail address |
How
long have you known the applicant(s)? ____________________________________________________________
Please
provide background on your relationship with this applicant which will justify
your sponsorship. ______________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Have
you ever visited the applicant’s home?
___________________________________________________________
To
your knowledge, has the applicant ever bred or been listed as a co-breeder on
any litter of Old English Sheepdogs? If
so, describe the applicant’s breeding program.
Was the OESCA Code of Ethics followed?
Please explain. Were the sires
and dams
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
To
your knowledge, has the applicant ever been refused membership, expelled or
brought up on disciplinary charges by
any dog club,
including the
Why
do you feel this applicant wishes to become a member of OESCA? _____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Do
you believe the applicant would be an active member of the Club? If so, how? _____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Please provide any
other information which you feel would be useful to the Board in voting on this
application.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
I attest that all the
information on this form is true and I hereby endorse the applicant(s)
application for membership in the Old English Sheepdog
Club of
___________________________________________
Signature
of Sponsor Date
THE OLD ENGLISH
SHEEPDOG CLUB OF AMERICA,INC.
CODE OF ETHICS (Revised
October 2000)
The members of the Old English Sheepdog
Club of America, in order to protect and promote this noble breed, have set
forth this Code of Ethics recommending proper practices, ethics and integrity
regarding breeding and showing. It is expected that members will demonstrate
their love for the breed as well as their respect for the wisdom outlined in
the Code by developing a sense of obligation to it. Further, no Old English Sheepdog should be bred without the owner having studied the
Standard for the breed as set forth by the Old English Sheepdog Club of
America, and approved and published by the American Kennel Club. Breeding dogs
to the Standard of any breed is as much an artistic as it is a scientific
endeavor, but certain guidelines remain consistent throughout the sport,
regardless of breed. The following guidelines have been developed, based on
scientific research, knowledge and experience for owning, breeding and showing
Old English Sheepdogs.
1. All Old English Sheepdogs should be
sold in good condition, physically sound and of good temperament, and should be
free of parasites and disease. They should have received all vaccinations
appropriate to their age and part of the country as recommended by a licensed
veterinarian. A health record should be provided containing all pertinent
information: dates of immunization, worming, identity of parasites, date of
birth, identity of sire and dam, etc. Instructions should be provided to the
buyer regarding proper nutrition, healthcare, training, and grooming. Seller
should also supply a copy of this Code of Ethics to the buyer.
2. Any written agreements or contracts
entered into between buyer and seller which state terms and conditions of sale
such as guarantees and performance requirements should be developed with the
advice of an attorney. It is recommended that all Old English Sheepdogs not
sold for breeding or show purposes should be sold with a spay/neuter agreement
and that the provisions for
3. The seller shall disclose those
hereditary defects and diseases common to Old English Sheepdogs and furnish as
much information as possible regarding the health and soundness of the dog’s
parents. The seller will assist the buyer in accessing information regarding
health issues common in the breed. It is recommended that the seller assist the
buyer in becoming knowledgeable on the subjects of hip dysplasia, monorchidism,
cryptorchidism, cerebellar ataxia, eye or hearing defects, thyroid disease, and
dental irregularities, to name a few. The seller should provide information as
to the presence of any of these known hereditary defects in the dog’s lineage
and what testing has been done to lessen the incidence of these defects. It is
recommended that agreements involving co-ownerships, stud service and leasing
be written in contract form with the help of an attorney.
4. Puppies must be a minimum of eight
weeks old before sale. Initially, the seller will provide the buyer a period of no less than five nor more than seven days
to have the dog examined by the buyer’s veterinarian at the buyer’s expense.
During this time, the buyer shall have the privilege of returning the dog to
the seller for full refund of purchase price, based upon documented findings of
the veterinarian. This period should be extended, if appropriate, to obtain
additional data such as laboratory reports. Ideally, to protect the breeder and
the rest of the litter, if the dog is a puppy, it should be examined by the
buyer’s veterinarian within 24-48 hours, and buyer admonished to avoid exposing
the puppy to other dogs or places where other dogs frequent to minimize the
possibility of contracting disease. It should be stressed that if for any
reason the buyer is unhappy with his purchase, or it becomes impossible at some
time during the life of the dog for the buyer to keep the dog, he should notify
the seller.
5. All registrations, application
forms, pedigrees, and certifications must be accurate and valid. Registration
papers may not be sold independently of the dog. It is recommended that all
dogs sold or being used for breeding, and their offspring, be permanently
identified by microchip,
6. Only dogs and bitches that are
physically sound and of good temperament are to be used for breeding. Old
English Sheepdogs that have hip dysplasia, eye defects, auto-immune disease,
deafness, or any other significant hereditary problem must not be bred. An
annual complete thyroid panel is recommended. Checking dogs for these and other
hereditary defects and breeding only clear dogs is important in ensuring the
soundness of this breed.
7. Dogs (males) should not be used for
breeding until they have been x-rayed for hip dysplasia after achieving at
least 18 months of age. This screening is to be considered preliminary only.
The films must be evaluated as normal by a Board Certified Radiologist or the
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. In addition, this same dog after reaching 24
months of age and before breeding should be re-examined and the results again
evaluated by a Board Certified Radiologist and/or submitted to OFA for
certification. Only dogs with normal OFA certification (excellent, good, fair)
or, in the opinion of a Board Certified Veterinary Radiologist, showing no
evidence of hip dysplasia or degenerative joint disease, shall be used for
breeding. Certification by the OFA is recommended because of the large numbers
of dogs of the same breed which have been evaluated over a great number of
years, creating a large data base for that breed.
8. Before they are bred, bitches should
be a minimum of 24 months of age and their hips certified as normal by OFA or a
Board Certified Radiologist. Bitches should skip a season between litters and
not be bred in two consecutive seasons except on the specific advice of a
veterinarian.
9. Dogs and bitches used for breeding
should have their eyes examined by a Board Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist
after achieving 15 months of age and/or prior to any breeding. If found to be
normal, this exam will qualify them for a CERF certificate issued attesting
that the eyes are clear of hereditary defects on the date of examination.
Because of the nature of hereditary eye defects, this exam should be repeated
every two years or prior to any subsequent breeding. CERF can then recertify
the dog. Only eye examinations done by a Cerf-certified veterinary
opthalmologist with proper equipment are conclusive. BAER testing for hearing
defects is another diagnostic procedure that is strongly recommended because of
the high incidence of hereditary deafness in the breed.
10. We shall not show dogs or be a
party to showing dogs that are not clean or well groomed, nor shall we solicit
entries of unprepared or ungroomed dogs for the purpose of gaining championship
points.
11. New owners need to understand the
unique grooming requirement of this breed and breeders/sellers must stand ready
to inform, instruct and support these novice owners for at least the first year
after the dog has been placed in its new home. To ensure the welfare of the
breed, all breeders including stud dog owners, shall actively aid in the
placement of any dog of their breeding that can no longer be kept by its owner,
and shall be willing to intervene when the health and well-being of the dog is
in jeopardy. This responsibility extends for the life of the dog. All who breed
an OES should reflect on their motives for breeding and willingness to adhere
to these guidelines.
12. Good sportsmanship shall be
advanced and encouraged by OESCA members. The dog show fancy is a sport. It is
fraught with energy and emotion, and requires work and skill. As with any
sport, there can only be one winner at a time; most of the time there are many losers
and also-rans. The grace and sportsmanship with which each of these extremes is
handled will be the scale of conduct on which each of us will ultimately be
judged—by our peers, our friends, our critics, and our audience. Our reputation
as breeders of Old English Sheepdogs will be judged in the same way as our
adherence to, or lack thereof, to these guidelines is revealed over time. We
teach by example—let our behavior reflect, always, the optimism and
friendliness of the noble breed we represent. And let the soundness, health,
and temperament of dogs that we have bred reflect our dedication to the good
breeding practices and best interests of the breed as set forth in this Code of
Ethics.
It is our hope that these guidelines as
set forth by the Old English Sheepdog Club of America inspire all who read them
to become knowledgeable about the breed and demonstrate the integrity required
to protect it. It is understood that these guidelines represent the minimum
effort on the part of breeders and fanciers to protect the welfare of the Old
English Sheepdog. Violations of this Code are
addressed in Article VIII of the By-Laws of The Old English Sheepdog Club of
America.
I will adhere to this Code of Ethics.
Signature
of Applicant 1 Date Signature of Applicant 2 Date