1. I agree to live up to the privileged status I have attained as an ISSR, Inc. Licensed Breeder / Licensed Breeder in Training. I commit to faithfully and professionally  support and promote the  rules and regulations of the ISSR, Inc., the SSDCA, Inc. Constitution and By-laws and the Breeders Code of Ethics. I further agree to be an active member in my local Chapter. If no local Chapter is available, I will make every effort to start or help to start and maintain a Chapter in my area. 

2. I agree to initiate a personal program of professional development as well as to actively participate in and contribute to the Breed Founder's program of ongoing education and research to help better the breed. This commitment includes my agreement to inform my fellow Licensed Breeders of any pertinent information, data, etc., that I have obtained or of which I have become aware. The mechanism for sharing and communicating this information, data, etc., shall be by submitting same directly to NewZionSS@aol.com or to the Original Shiloh Shepherd™ Academy (http://shilohshepherds.infopop.cc/6/ubb/x).

I understand that this program of education and research is intended to be a continuing process, independent of any other activity, e.g., litter production. Furthermore, I fully understand that any non-participation in this continuing education/research program for a term of 90 days or longer may result in the immediate suspension of my license (and breeding privileges) for a like period. Consequently, any litters that may have been bred, whelped, or subject to registration during such a suspension, where I am listed as owner/co-owner, may not be eligible for registration.

3. I promise to breed only the best progeny possible to enhance and ensure the longevity and continuous betterment of the Shiloh Shepherd™ breed. Experimental or test breedings (if any) will not  be done in the absence of  the express and advance approval of the Breed Warden. Furthermore I agree to study the health issues (listing all known carriers) of every prospective breeding to ensure that only the most compatible combinations will be bred, thereby reducing as many health risks as possible.

4. I agree to collect, document and maintain all Littermate (LMI) data on each litter I produce or co-produce. I further agree to  submit all of this data to the ISSR via the GTF online health survey or by mailing in the proper form directly to the ISSR Secretary (Karen Ursel, PO Box 92202, Rochester, NY 14692. I fully agree to disclose  any and all faults and/or health problems that  I know or suspect to exist in the bloodlines with which I am working.

 I understand that my failure to provide honest, true and timely data, as well as any attempt on my part to withhold data or obscure suspected problems, will constitute an automatic one-year suspension for each offense.

5. I recognize that as a Licensed Breeder / Licensed Breeder in Training I have been entrusted with the future of the Shiloh Shepherd™ breed. As such, working with my puppy owners is a serious responsibility to the dogs I love. Therefore, I agree to sell all puppies with a detailed guarantee and a comprehensive follow-up and breeder support program designed to pass on my knowledge whenever and wherever possible to ensure that proper  breeding practices will continue for many generations to come. If for any reason I am unable to follow up on any specific puppy/litter, I agree to seek the assistance of a fellow LB/VIB in fulfilling my responsibility. Likewise, if assistance is sought from me in following up on any specific puppy litter, I commit to providing any and all help possible.

In the event I have not reached my full Licensed Breeder status prior to producing a litter, I agree to work with my sponsor to provide all future puppy buyers with a comprehensive guarantee, as per the general policies established and practiced by the breed founder.

7. I agree to provide the necessary follow up and support to ensure that all my co-owners are thoroughly informed of the ISSR's Rules and Regulations, as well as the overall responsibilities and expectations of all persons actively involved in the Shiloh Shepherd™ breed.

I recognize and agree that only dogs properly registered with the ISSR, Inc. may be called and/or advertised as "purebred," "genuine," and/or "original" Shiloh Shepherds™. I understand and accept the fact that any involvement in breeding, owning or co-owning any dog that is being represented as a Shiloh Shepherd™ yet is not neutered/spayed nor properly registered with the ISSR, Inc. puts me in direct violation of this agreement. Thus, I agree, as witnessed at the end of this Contract, to remove my name from any ISSR, Inc., dog(s) that I may co-own or on whom  I have a breeder's agreement, in order to allow continued use of these dogs within the ISSR, Inc.

In the event that my Licensed Breeder breeding privileges are suspended or revoked, I agree as witnessed at the end of this Agreement, to allow my interest in any dog I co-own to be bought out at a price not to exceed the original purchase price of the dog. Further, as a Licensed Breeder, I agree to include this clause in all contracts that include a co-ownership and/or breeders agreement. Additionally, I agree that my failure to include such language in my co-ownership contracts may result in the suspension or revocation of my Licensed Breeder status.

8. I agree to attend no less than three shows / trials / matches / events in my area within a calendar year. Furthermore I promise to vigilantly encourage owners of my dogs to show and/or attend as many of the same as possible in their area. I commit to making every effort to promote the Shiloh Shepherd™ breed at every opportunity.  My conduct will, at all times, reflect my responsibility as an "Ambassador" of  the breed. Upon completion of my Licensed Breeder In Training requirements and reaching my full Licensed Breeder status, I further agree to choose three (or more) "personal" Licensed Breeder In Training students from the Original Shiloh Shepherd Academy (OSSA) to mentor, help and teach all that I have been privileged to learn. With their consent, I agree to list the names of my students as well as to provide annual progress reports on each one, directly to my fellow Licensed Breeders via the Original Shiloh Shepherd™ Academy.

a. Upon joining this program, I agree to advertise my kennel name in at least one SSDCA, Inc. sponsored co-op ad, e.g., DogsUSA (or other country) on a yearly basis, as a symbol of the growth and popularity of the Shiloh Shepherd™ Breed.

b. During the years that my dogs are available at stud and/or I have litters planned, I agree to participate in at least 2 SSDCA, Inc. sponsored co-op ads and no less than 3  ads if I am expecting to produce puppies in the following year! Furthermore, I agree to maintain my enhanced listing on the ISSR Licensed Breeder page.

c. I will also advertise my kennel name in at least three issues per year (per Litter I produce that year) of Dog World, Dog Fancy or other major canine publication in my country of residence. 

My failure  to do so will put me on probation with the "Team".

Furthermore, I agree to boldly proclaim my affiliation with the ISSR, Inc. in all my public advertisements, e.g., my website, brochures, business cards, ads, etc. 
 

10.  I agree that the interests of the "Team" take precedence over the individual interests of any single member. I agree that should any problem arise between any other Licensed Breeder and me, I will talk directly to the person(s) involved or bring such problems to the attention only of the Breed Founder. I will not slander nor libel my fellow Licensed Breeder teammates. I will not knowingly cause or perpetuate discord amongst my fellow Licensed Breeder teammates. If a matter cannot be satisfactorily resolved, I agree to bring it to the attention of the Grievance Committee. I will NOT publicly discuss any problem(s) prior to the final disposition of the SSDCA, Inc. Advisory Board of Directors and I agree to abide by the final resolution of the ISSR, Inc. Furthermore I commit to keeping my students informed of the content of this Agreement and to monitoring their adherence in this regard. In the event one of my students fails to uphold this agreement I agree to take appropriate action, which may include severing my relationship with that student and reporting same to the Original Shiloh Shepherd™ Academy, the SSDCA, Inc. Advisory Board of Directors, as well as the ISSR, Inc.