United Canine Association's Mission Statement 


To be consistently recognized in the canine community as a professional organization that manages a vibrant, progressive, dependable and responsible purebred canine organization. 

To maintain a registry for purebred canines and preserve the integrity of the registry's data base.

To sanction UCA canine events that promote sportsmanship, interest and growth in the sport of purebred dogs while encouraging and maintaining the process of breeding for true type and function of all recognized canine breeds.

To be clearly recognized and respected by the canine community as an organization that truly cares about the advancement and betterment of all canines. 

Breeder's Code Of Ethics

  The United Canine Association ask that all breeders subscribe to the UCA - Breeder's Code of Ethics as well as promote the highest standards among breeders and owners and to encourage and support sportsmanship and cooperation in the preservation, advancement and improvement of UCA registered breeds. 

I will keep accurate records of my dogs.  These records will include registration certificates, stud service contracts, pedigrees, vaccination and breedings records.

I will maintain absolute identification of all my dogs, examples: photos, tattoos, microchips, registration papers and pedigrees.

I shall plan each breeding with the objective of the improvement and advancement of the breed. 

I will thoughtfully select my stud dog and brood bitch with an emphasis on good health, correct conformation, temperament, working drive and ability while all the time referring to the UCA breed standard and the principles of genetics.

I will maintain the highest standards of health and care for my dogs and I will provide sufficient water, food, shelter and veterinary attention as needed.

I will provide each buyer with UCA registration papers at the time of sale, unless a written agreement stating otherwise has been signed by the buyer.

I will help and educate the potential clients as to the basic characteristics, both physical and mental, of my breed to assist in determining if it is the right breed for them.

I will provide proper socialization for all my dogs and puppies and interact with each daily.

I will not be involved in or use my dogs for any illegal activity.  None of my dogs are intended for any illegal activity and will not be sold for such use.

I will refrain from releasing my puppies to their new owners until they are at least seven weeks old, or eight weeks if they are to be shipped.

The United Canine Association's  Breeder's Code of Ethics has been designed as a guideline for breeders and fanciers.  It is not a legal document and should not be construed as a rule or regulation to be enforced by punishment, it carries no enforceable punishment.  A breeder's adherence to the Breeder's Code of Ethics is voluntary.