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TAMPA BAY VIZSLA CLUB MISSION
STATEMENT
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Maintain the highest standard of the Vizsla purebred dog and preserve its
integrity
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Promote and provide Vizsla events sanctioned by the AKC: conformation,
obedience, hunt tests, field trials, agility and educational events that bring
members together in order to continue to develop the
breed.
• Take whatever actions necessary to
protect and assure the continuation of the Vizsla breed and the sport of
purebred dogs.
The
Tampa Bay Vizsla Clubsupports
the Vizsla Club of
CODE
OF ETHICS
Sportsmanship:
As
members we shall protect and advance the development of the Vizsla and continue
to improve its soundness, stable temperament, natural hunting ability and
conformation as set forth in the official Vizsla Standard. Furthermore, as
members we shall conduct ourselves in a manner which will reflect credit upon
the breed and our sport of the purebred dog.
Health:
As
members we shall maintain the best possible standards of canine health,
cleanliness and veterinary care in an atmosphere conducive to the stable
development of our breed.
Breeding:
As
members we shall breed only to improve the breed by breeding those Vizslas who conform to the Vizsla
Club of America offical standard. Breeding* those dogs that are free of serious
hereditary defects including epilepsy, progressive retinal atrophy,
VonWillebrands, entropian and cranial muscular atrophy. Breeding only dogs who are over two
years of age and have been x-rayed and OFA certified as free from hip
dysplasia.
Sales:
As
members we shall: 1) Not breed, sell, and consign puppies or adult dogs to any
commercial or pet shops; 2) Honestly value the quality of the Vizsla sold and
fairly represent that evaluation and urge puppy purchasers to spay or neuter all
pets which for any reason will not be used for breeding;
3) Not release puppies under eight weeks of age,
4)
Screen all prospective buyers to assure a puppy will have a safe and loving
home; 5) Furnish details on feeding, care, inoculations, pedigrees and written
sales agreements at time of sale; 6)Direct buyers to Vizsla activities and
associations like the TBVC and VCA.
*Both
the TBVC and VCA require all breed stock to be radiographed and specify that no
dog or bitch with the slightest evidence of hip dysplasia will be used for
breeding purposes. Instructions for
OFA diagnosis may be obtained for a fee from the Orthopedic Foundation for
Animals, 2300 Nifong Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201-3856
APPLICATION FOR
MEMBERSHIP
I /We wish to apply
for membership in the Tampa Bay Vizsla Club (TVBC). If accepted to membership, I/We will
abide by the constitution and by-laws of the club and those of the AKC, and will
uphold the Code of Ethics of this Club set forth herein.
Name(s)____________________________________
Address____________________________________
City____________________State______Zip______
Telehone:(___)_______________________________
Email:______________________________________
Applicant’s
Signature_______________________________________ Date _________________
Classes of Membership
Individual (1 vote)
or Family (2 votes): Individual or Family Memberships are open to applicants who
live within a 50-mile radius of Plant City or applicants, not living within this
designated area, who intend to attend Club meetings and events on a regular
basis and desire to be an active member.
In addition, voting members must own an AKC registered Vizsla dog or
bitch. Until the above requirements
have been met, applications will be considered only for an associate
membership.
Associate (has no
voting privileges): Open to applicants who live outside the 50-mile radius of
Plant City, but who are Vizsla enthusiasts, or applicants who are not able to
attend club meetings and events on a regular basis. Associate Members are always welcome to
attend club meeting and events.
Checks made payable to: Tampa Bay
Vizsla Club
All applications require the signature of a sponsor who is
a member of the Tampa Bay Vizsla Club.
Sponsor’s Name
___________________________________
Signature__________________________________
Date_______________
Member of the
TBVC
Name (s) of Vizsla (s) you currently
owned__________________________________________________________________________ (use additional pages if
needed)
MEMBERSHIP FEES
__Associate
Membership
$20.00
__ Individual
Membership
$30.00
__ Family Membership
$35.00
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Would youl like to receive Hunt Test Premiums? |
___ Yes ___ No |
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Would youl like to receive Field Trial Premiums? |
___ Yes ___
No |
MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:
David Walker, Membership Chair
5319
21st Avenue, North
St.
Petersburg, FL 33710
VinoyViz@aol.com