The MCPC Code of Ethics, being a “living” document, is subject to changes as the the MCPC evolves. Those changes are reflected here for future reference.
2/9/2021 Added to RECORDS AND REGISTRATIONS under MCPC New Breeder Processing Fee “It is understood that MCPC Breeders will only belong to the MCPC and no other Coton Breed Club, although may dual register litters if parents have both MCPC and UKC and/or FCI registrations.”
2/9/2021 Added the sentence “For example a puppy born with a hernia is Not Breedable.” Under Sale and Placement of Puppies, section d.
12/10/2020 Reworded the Matchmaking section, to better explain why litter notifications are required.
5/26/2020 Added under SALE AND PLACEMENT OF PUPPIES: REFUSAL TO HONOR SALES AGREEMENTS WILL RESULT IN EXPLUSION.
5/26/2020 Added to final page: BY SIGNING BELOW YOU AGREE THAT THE CODE OF ETHICS WILL BE UPDATED PERIODICALLY AND THE UPDATES YOU WILL ABIDE BY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE UPDATES, YOU HAVE 15 DAYS TO OPPOSE THE UPDATES IN WRITING AND ADDRESSED TO THE MCPC BOARD. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OUR MCPC FACEBOOK GROUP OF ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES.
5/16/2018 Added under “BREEDING AND HEALTH/Breeding Management”: There are no stud fee requirements when a MCPC breeder offers stud services to a breeder outside the MCPC.
12/17/2017 Added under “BREEDING AND HEALTH/Breeding Management”: Breeders understand that if dogs of another breed reside in the home, they must be spayed or neutered, and proof of that alteration must be provided to the MCPC prior to becoming accepted as an MCPC breeder.
12/17/2017 Added under “GENERAL CONDUCT AND CARE”: Will only breed the Malagasy Coton de Tulear and no other breeds.
12/12/2017 Drafted original COE.