Our Constitution

Section 1: Name

The registered name of the club shall be: The Chinese Shar-Pei Club of Canada (CSPCC). This club will serve as the parent breed club for all provincial, regional and local Chinese Shar-Pei clubs.

Section 2: Goal

The CSPCC has been formed to serve people interested in Chinese Shar-Pei in Canada with the following goals:

(a) To encourage and promote the breeding of healthy, purebred Chinese Shar-Pei according to the current recognized standard of the CKC and the CSPCC.

(b) To encourage the organization of independent, local Chinese Shar-Pei specialty clubs.

(c) To conduct CKC sanctioned matches and specialty shows and encourage sportsmanlike behavior.

(d) To hold an annual National Specialty show each year.

(e) To encourage Canadian breeders to attend CKC specialty shows.

(f) To encourage members to be active in the CSPCC and the CKC.

Section 3: Club Ethics

The club shall not be conducted or operated for profit.

No part of any profit, remainder or residue shall benefit any one member.

The Club will welcome all applicants who meet requirements.

Section 4: Members’ Responsibilities

To act in general for the welfare of the Chinese Shar-Pei.

To be a responsible owner.

To have general knowledge of the Breed Standard.

To act as an ambassador for our club and breed.

Section 5: Breeders’ Responsibilities

To improve breeding stock.

To not breed dogs found with dysplasia.

To provide CKC papers and use non-breeding status for dogs with faults.

To document contractual responsibilities clearly.

To ensure suitability between dog and purchaser.

To show dam and sire if possible.

To offer follow-up support.

To tattoo or microchip all dogs according to CKC procedures.