The Canadian Kennel Club is incorporated under the Animal Pedigree Act to be responsible for all activities related to the preservation and promotion of purebred dogs in Canada.

The Canadian Kennel Club is a national membership organization representing purebred dog activities. Its Board of Directors are elected from the membership representing their regional zones and are responsible to that membership.

In order to achieve the goals and objectives of the Canadian Kennel Club, all members will comply with the rules and regulations established by the Board of Directors of The Canadian Kennel Club.

All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will provide their dogs with appropriate housing, food and health care, as outlined in the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association's "Code of Practice for Kennel Operations."

All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will endeavor to enhance the role of the purebred dog in society as an essential member of its communities where it functions as a companion, a guardian, a healer, a hunter, a herder, a teacher and, above all, "man's best friend."

In order to preserve and enhance each breed's characteristics, The Canadian Kennel Club supports and encourages participation in shows, trials (field, obedience, and coursing) and other events. All members, whether they are exhibitors, handlers, judges or assistants will participate in such activities with honesty, fairness and integrity ever mindful of the practice of "good Sportsmanship."

Except as provided in the By-laws of The Canadian Kennel Club, all members as breeders of purebred dogs, will include in their programs, only Canadian Kennel Club registered (or registerable) stock which will strengthen the genetic pool and, thus, guarantee further progression toward the ideals of the standard, keeping authentic records of their activities.

All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will undertake the task of educating and encouraging all newcomers to the world of purebred dogs no matter their interest: pet-owner, exhibitor, trialer, or breeder.

The above code of ethics was passed unanimously as motion 52-03-96 at the 08 Mar 96 Board of Directors meeting.