I/We the undersigned wish to apply for membership to THE BULL TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA, Inc.
APPLICANT(S)NAME(S)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________CITY___________________________STATE________
COUNTRY_________________________________POSTAL ZIP Code_______________ Phone:___________________
E-Mail ADDRESS  _________________________________________

I/We agree to abide by the Constitution and By-laws of THE BULL TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. and the rules of THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB.
I/we do not advocate or participate in any form of inhumane treatment of any animal. This includes fighting, pitting, rolling or any other activities of such nature.
I have read and accept the precepts in the BTCA Standard of Conduct.
APPLICANTS SIGNATURE______________________________________________________________________________DATE_________________
APPLICANTS SIGNATURE______________________________________________________________________________DATE_________________

SPONSORS: Applicant(s) must be sponsored by two members in good standing of THE BULL TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA, Inc.
SPONSOR SIGNATURE____________________________________________(PRINTNAME)___________________________________________
SPONSOR SIGNATURE____________________________________________(PRINTNAME)___________________________________________

FEES: FULL payment of application fees must accompany this application. Applicants must send a check or Money Order in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. BANK, payable to the Bull Terrier Club of America, Inc. Payments via MC/Visa, Amex or Discover are accepted. 

RESIDENTS OF UNITED STATES, CANADA & MEXICO
CHECK ONE
_____$75.00 SINGLE MEMBERSHIP (INCLUDES $20.00 BARKS POSTAGE)
______$80.00 COUPLE MEMBERSHIP (MARRIED COUPLE AT SAME ADDRESS) (INCLUDES $20.00 BARKS POSTAGE)

RESIDENTS OF ALL OTHER COUNTRIES
CHECK ONE
_____$95.00 SINGLE MEMBERSHIP (INCLUDES $40.00 BARKS POSTAGE)
_____$100.00 COUPLE MEMBERSHIP (MARRIED COUPLE AT SAME ADDRESS) (INCLUDES $40.00 BARKS POSTAGE)

APPLICATION FOR SPOUSE OF CURRENT MEMBER
_____$25.00 (SPOUSE MUST FOLLOW NORMAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS)
$________________ TOTAL APPLICATION FEES ENCLOSED. (PLEASE U.S. FUNDS ONLY)

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT CORRECT FEES WILL BE RETURNED

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicant(s) are presented once for consideration at the Spring or Summer General membership meeting then voted on at the ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP (OCTOBER). If accepted, membership becomes effective the following January 1. A new member packet will be mailed to you in January. A Dues notice will be sent out in November of the year accepted into membership for the next year's membership dues. Notice: application fees cannot be refunded

SEND APPLICATION AND FEES (Payable to BTCA Inc.)
TO: Naomi Waynee	Authorization is given to charge membership fees to credit card number below
19135 W Taylor Street	Card #_____________________________Exp. Date____
Buckeye, AZ  85326	X_______________________________________________

The Bull Terrier Club of America, Inc. is a Tennessee non-profit mutual benefit corporation. (BTCA Website Application)

This Standard of Conduct is an adendum to the BTCA, Inc. Membership Application. 
It must be signed and submitted with your application.

BULL TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA

STANDARD OF CONDUCT

 General

1)      As a BTCA member, I will be responsible to be familiar with the BREED STANDARD and keep the integrity and welfare
of the breed as my first and foremost concern.

2)      I will appreciate the unique nature of the Bull Terrier and will provide responsible care at all times.

3)      I will act with responsible and courteous behavior privately and publicly as a representative of the Bull Terrier breed
and the BTCA.   This includes:

·         having control of my Bull Terrier at all times.

·         cleaning up after my dogs in public places.

·         leaving public facilities , including hotels in the same condition in which they were found.

4)      I will become familiar with and abide by the rules of the AKC.

5)      I will not in any way misrepresent, mislead or be fraudulent.   The appearance of my dog(s) will not be altered in
any way that is not in accord with AKC regulations.

6)       I will keep accurate records and pedigrees.

7)      I will never place monetary gain over the welfare of Bull Terriers that I breed and sell.

8)      I will sell or place Bull Terriers only after I am convinced that the buyer will provide responsible and humane care.

9)      When selling puppies, I will provide a written agreement of sale as a protection for both the buyer and the seller. 
This agreement will assure the well being and health of each puppy.  If the puppy is not to be used for breeding,
the limited registration option of the AKC registration certificate should be utilized.  This is reversible at the
breeder’s option.

10)  I will advertise honestly.  I will be open to discussing existing and potential defects in my own stock with all
persons interested in the health and welfare of my Bull Terriers.

11)  I will maintain the best possible standards of canine health, cleanliness and care, abiding by state and local laws.

12)  I will not engage in any fight related activities.

13)  I will give to and go over a copy of the Standard of Conduct with each new owner.   My agreement of sale will
include an agreement to abide by the Standard of Conduct.

Breeder: Brood Bitch and Stud Dog

1)      I will produce Bull Terrier puppies only to improve the breed and only when responsible care can be provided
in raising the puppies and they can be placed in homes also providing responsible care. 

2)      We recommend not breeding  any bitch until she is mature.  I will consider the health and well being of the bitch
when determining the frequency of breeding.  I will not breed if it knowingly compromises the health of the bitch.

3)      I will avoid breeding or being party to the breeding of a Bull Terrier for the wholesaling of litters or selling to such
places as pet dealers, catalogue houses, or other commercial sources of distribution or laboratory facilities.

4)      I will avoid  participating in breedings of Bull Terriers that will knowingly perpetuate any of the following genetic
problems: hip dysplasia, zinc metabolism syndrome, luxating patellas, pyloric dysfunction, severe atopy (allergies),
entropian (ingrown eyelids), renal disease, deafness, heart disease or any other known genetic defect which can
be harmful to the Bull Terrier.

5)      It is recommended that prior to breeding all animals are screened and certified to be free of the aforementioned
conditions

6)      I will be honest and forthright in informing any breeders interested in using their bitch to my stud of any serious
genetic problems either potential or produced in litters sire by the stud dog.

7)      I will avoid breeding any Bull Terrier which displays unpredictable aggression towards humans or does not
demonstrate sound behavior or balanced temperament.

8)      I will encourage tattooing, micro chipping, and DNA profiling of all puppies and adults and the registration
of such identification.

9)      I will explain to prospective owners their obligations regarding Bull Terriers and will provide consultation
upon request.

10)  I will act responsibly toward all puppies produced by my bitch or stud dog for the lifetime of the puppies. 
This includes puppies born to bitches under breeding terms.

11)  I will be responsible for the placement of puppies afflicted with genetic defects into non-breeding homes only.

I have read and agree to the above Standard of Conduct.

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Signed                                                        Date