Gold standard BLD's
Policies
The BLC (formerly BLIS) Gold Standard Wolf-alike Dogs:
What makes our Gold Standard bred puppies stand out from the rest?
BLC is open to all breeders of wolf alike dogs from a wide variety of backgrounds who wish to prove they are ethical in their practices by joining either our full ‘Gold Standard’ Ethical Assurance Scheme.
BLC ‘Gold Standard’ Assurance
The name ‘British Lupine Dog’ is a registered trademark, and all breeding dogs AND THEIR BREEDERS must be assessed (and ‘passed’) by BLC to carry the name ‘British Lupine Dog’. Registered dogs/breeders get full pedigree certification from us and support from us, as well as gaining an Ethically Assured Breeders Certificate (see below).
Assessment is a rigorous process and we also encourage feedback from owners about the help and service they receive from their breeders.
‘Ethically Assured’ Wolfdog Breeder scheme
Breeders willing and able to demonstrate their commitment to ethical breeding by signing our code of ethics will receive a ‘Gold Standard Ethically Assured Breeder’ certificate and are welcome to take advantage of our services including advertising on our fb pages.
BLIS Ethical Code of Conduct
Policies & procedures
Email info@britishlupinedog.co.uk for more information in becoming a Gold Standard Ethically Assured Breeder.
You can also download our code of ethics ‘here’.
All breeders have their health test results verified by us.
All breeders have their premises & policies ‘vetted’ by us.
All puppies receive full pedigree certificates, information packs including puppy rearing advice and complaints procedures etc.
We encourage feedback with our owners & breeders & encourage lifelong care.
Full policies and procedures available by application.
Our online policies can be found in our online forums
Any enquiries or complaints by email please to: info@britishlupinedog.co.uk . Please give us 7 days to respond.
For Breeders:
Health testing ensures dogs with unhealthy genes don’t pass on traits which could cause welfare health issues in their puppies such as hip Displaysia or Degenerative Myleopathy. Naturally, dogs with such genes die (often painfully) and slowly the gene is removed from the population – in domesticity, the kindest way to replicate this is to use scientific tests to choose only healthy dogs to breed from. BOTH parents of every puppy registered on the BLC pedigree database must be microchipped and DNA tested for identity, pass strict health testing , and pass a conformation & type assessment by the BLC committee. Importantly, each pair must also produce pedigrees below a maximum in-breeding co-efficient. Puppies are also microchipped by the breeder for Identification & Authenticity Verification purposes.
As our goal is to ultimately produce happy, trainable family companions, BOTH parents must pass a temperament test administered by a veterinarian or qualified behaviourist – for example, to prove they are friendly and controllable when approached by people and other dogs. Parents not only pass on genes for temperament, but if allowed to be present during upbringing, will help teach the puppies good behaviour too (such as appropriate toileting, feeling comfortable around guests etc.).
AS WELL as all this, we firmly believe that puppies need the best start in life – naturally supported by a loving family, raised indoors where they will ultimately be living, fed a good diet and with an anti-parasite and disease programme. All breeders must sign our CODE OF ETHICS, (available with the breeder information pack) promising to house puppies and their parents in a home environment (interactive part of the household, not penned in a side room/out house etc.), and follow strict guidelines for welfare and puppy owner support.
The British Lupine-Dog Club also offers a support service for owners & breeders including behaviour, health and husbandry advice, and encourages owner feedback on the quality of service they receive from their breeders, and on the growth & development of their British Lupine Dog.
We also hold shows annually, and have a facebook page, providing opportunities for owners to meet, greet, show off their dogs and share experiences.
Healthy parents, healthy puppies…
Happy Parents, happy puppies…
The best early start…
A lifetime of assistance…
British Lupine Dog is a registered Trademark – only dogs registered with this organisation are genuine British Lupine Dogs.
