The Arkansas Kennel Club, Inc. Little Rock, Arkansas
Membership Application
1. Name(s) of Applicants: ________________________________________________________________
2. List the dates of three (3) Arkansas Kennel Club General Membership Meetings you have previously
attended:
a. __________________________________________________
b. __________________________________________________
c. __________________________________________________
3. Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
ZIP Code
If you have resided at this address for less than two (2) years, list previous address below:
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Street
City
State
ZIP Code
4. Phone Numbers: ______________
Residence
5. Occupation(s):
Employer(s):
__________________
Work (Optional)
___________________________
Email
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6. Do you own dogs? ________Do you show dogs? _______How long have you shown dogs?__________
7. What breed(s) do you own? ____________________________________________________________
8. List kennel or breed clubs you are, or have been a member of (use reverse if necessary):
Club's Name: ______________________________________ Period of Membership: _____________
Club's Name: ______________________________________ Period of Membership: _____________
9. In what capacities have you served the above listed clubs (list committees or offices held)?
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10. In what specific capacities are you willing to serve the Arkansas Kennel Club in its purpose to do
everything in its power for the betterment and protection of dogs; to advance the study, breeding, exhibiting,
running, and maintenance of pure bred dogs; and to hold annually at least one dog show?
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11. Why do you desire to become a member of the Arkansas Kennel Club (use reverse if necessary)?
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12. How did you learn of the Arkansas Kennel Club? ___________________________________________
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By affixing your signature to this Application, you thereby affirm that the information you have provided on
this Application is true and correct and that you agree to abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the
Arkansas Kennel Club and the Rules of the American Kennel Club and agree to the Arkansas Kennel Club
Code of Ethics.
Enclosed are dues in the amount of $_________(cash/check).
Signature of Applicant
Signature of Applicant
_________________________________________Date _____________________
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The Arkansas Kennel Club, Inc. Little Rock, Arkansas
Membership Application
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ENDORSEMENT OF TWO MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS KENNEL CLUB TO EXECUTE THIS APPLICATION.
How long have you known the Applicant(s)? __________________________________________________
Why do you feel the Applicant(s) will be an asset to the Arkansas Kennel Club? ______________________
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I HEREBY SPONSOR ____________________________________ FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE ARKANSAS KENNEL CLUB.
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Signature of Member
Date
How long have you known the Applicant(s)? __________________________________________________
Why do you feel the Applicant(s) will be an asset to the Arkansas Kennel Club? ______________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
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I HEREBY SPONSOR ____________________________________ FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE ARKANSAS KENNEL CLUB.
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Signature of Member
Date
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Date Application Received: _________________________________________________
Date Read to Membership: _________________________________________________
Date Voted on by Membership: ______________________________________________
APPLICANT(S) [HAS BEEN ACCEPTED FOR] [HAS BEEN DENIED]
MEMBERSHIP.
Date Notification Sent: _____________________________________________________
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Signature of Club Secretary
Date
(Form per Board of Directors Meeting 4/15/87)
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The Arkansas Kennel Club, Inc. Little Rock, Arkansas
Membership Application
Arkansas Kennel Club Code of Ethics
This code is set forth with the realization that ethics cannot be legislated and that most individuals strive to
do what is right. The purpose of the code is to provide a set of principles of practice that the Arkansas
Kennel Club Board recommends it's members adhere to as they strive to preserve the quality of pure bred
dogs. The code represents the minimum in ethical practices, not rules or laws, and carries no sanctions
other than the dictates of one's conscience as he or she strives to promote and protect purebred dogs. The
Arkansas Kennel Club will retain the right to expel from membership anyone who fails to follow these
principles.
l. Members will refrain from any activities which would be detrimental to any dog or to the Arkansas Kennel
Club, Inc. They will abide by and uphold the principles of the By-laws of the Arkansas Kennel Club and the
American Kennel Club.
2. Members will maintain their dogs in a healthy condition and in a healthy environment and insure that their
dogs are not a nuisance to their neighbors or community.
3. Members are urged to foster friendship and offer educational advice and guidance to newcomers and
novices, observing the rules of good sportsmanship at all times.
4. Members are strongly urged to join their individual breed clubs and to be familiar with the breed standard,
genetic screening recommendations, and code of ethics of said club.
5. Members are encouraged to keep abreast of AKC information on all facets of dog ownership and
competition.
6. Members will not breed for, sell, consign or give puppies or adults to pet shops, brokers (retailers),
commercial dog wholesalers, dealers, or commercial research facilities. Members shall not purchase
puppies from brokers for resale or breeding purposes.
7. Members will consider, primarily, the betterment of the breed when allowing any breeding to take place,
both as owner of the stud or the bitch.
8. Members should, to the best of their ability, place puppies only in homes where the owners understand
and are prepared to undertake their commitment to responsible dog ownership for the life of the dog.
Members are encouraged to use a contract with a take-back/buy-back clause on all dogs bred by them.
Owners of stud dogs are encouraged to be mutually responsible for all offspring throughout their lives.
9. Members will use a spay/neuter contract or limited registration in the sale of pet puppies.
10. Members will keep accurate breeding records and furnish each buyer with a signed registration form
unless written agreement is made that such papers be withheld and will also furnish a three generation
pedigree.
11. All advertising will be honest and not in any way be misleading, misrepresentative, or fraudulent.
12. Any action on the part of the American Kennel Club against a member of the Arkansas Kennel Club will
result in expulsion from the Arkansas Kennel Club when all appeals have been exhausted. Voting privileges
will be suspended during any appeal period.
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