Garden State Mastiff Fanciers Club
New Membership Application - Click here to download a print formatted pdf.

NAME_____________________________________________DATE______________________
NAME_______________________________________________________________________
(List two household members if you choose a household membership as each member
has a vote. Only one member may hold office.)
ADDRESS________________________________________City_________________________
STATE/COUNTRY/ZIP CODE______________________________________________________
PHONE___________________________________FAX_________________________________
E-MAIL______________________________________________________________________
Kennel Name_________________________________________________________________

Do you approve of your contact information being posted on the GSMF:
Web-site: Yes ( ) No ( ) Newsletter: Yes ( ) No ( )

List other All-breed or Specialty Clubs to which you now belong and offices held (if any).
_____________________________________________________________________________

Owner of how many Mastiffs?____________________________________________
Co-owner of how many Mastiffs?_________________________________________

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If elected to membership, will you be willing to serve on a committee(s)?
( ) Yes ( ) No
Please check the Committee(s) on which you would be interested in working.
Advertising/Catalog____ Historian/Librarian______ Picnic______
Audio/Photography______ Judging Committee_______ Match Show______
Public Education______ Budget________ Publicity______
Trophies_______ Sunshine______ Membership______
Club Property_______ Newsletter______ Fund Raising_______
Rescue________

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If elected to membership, I hereby agree to abide by the Constitution,
By -Laws and the Code of Ethics of the Garden State Mastiff Fanciers Club and the
Rules and Regulations of the American Kennel Club

_____________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant Date

Circle appropriate Membership

Regular Membership - Individual $20
Household Membership $35
Associate Membership $15
Overseas Membership $25 plus shipping & Handling

Your membership fees will be deposited upon the acceptance of your membership.
Payment must be made in U.S. Funds.

THE FOLLOWING PORTION TO BE COMPLETED BY TWO SPONSORS
Sponsors must be GSMF members in good standing and must have been a member of GSMF
for at least a minimum 3 years.

Name of Sponsor (please print) Signature of Sponsor Date

_____________________________________________________________________________

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Please send Application to:
Jennifer Modica
175 Stagecoach Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
609-463-0534
agincrt@hotmail.com

***NOTE***
Page 1 & 2 must be completed and forwarded to the above.
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THE FOLLOWING PORTION IS FOR CLUB USE ONLY

Application Received by Recording Secretary_________________
Sent Constitution, By-laws & Code of Ethics__________________
Read Application at Meeting _________________________________
Voted on_____________________________________________________
Sent Acceptance Letter ______________________________________
Dues paid____________________________________________________

Garden State Mastiff Fanciers Club

CODE OF ETHICS

The Garden State Mastiff Fanciers Club requires its members to adhere to
the following guidelines which constitute its Code of Ethics. The Club
also requires that members, breeders and stud dog owners not aid or abet
the violation of these guidelines by anyone else. This Code details
certain practices necessary to implement the objectives of the Club as
outlined in Article I, Section 2 of its Constitution.

1. I will consider only the betterment of the breed when breeding a
bitch or allowing a breeding with my stud dog, being
conscientious of controlling and eliminating inherited problems. A
breeder and stud dog owner shall plan each breeding with the paramount
intention of protecting the breed, and only when the parties involved
agree the breeder is in a position and has the knowledge to give proper
care to both the bitch and offspring.

2. I will not allow a bitch to be bred prior to her reaching twenty-two
(22) months of age, nor shall any bitch be bred after her seventh (7)
birthday. A bitch will not be bred more than once in any twelve (12)
month period unless she does not whelp a litter, the litter is
stillborn, consists of a single (1) pup, or as part of a veterinarian's
recommendation for treatment of pyometra. Any other reason would need to
be stated in writing, along with a licensed veterinarian's certification
of good health, to be received by the Recording Secretary at least
fourteen (14) days prior to the breeding for the Board's approval.

3. I will sell a Mastiff only to a buyer whom I believe to be interested
in the protection of the breed and who would agree in writing to provide
the highest quality of care for said Mastiff, including quality food,
water, proper shelter from heat or cold; active companionship,
appropriate exercise, socialization and professional veterinary care
whenever necessary.

4. A GSMF member will sell each Mastiff puppy/adult on a written
contract signed by all parties. Said contract shall contain, but is not
limited to the provisions as follows:
a. Complete care/feeding instructions.
b. A record of inoculations and worming with a recommended continuation
schedule.
c. Provide the buyer with a five (5) generation pedigree on the litter.
d. Furnish a signed AKC registration or transfer form, unless written
agreement is made with the buyer that such papers are withheld or are to
follow.
e. A provision that ensures that the breeder is contacted whenever an
owner can no longer keep a dog at any time in the dog's life and that
the breeder will take back that dog if asked to do so.
f. Stipulate that the buyer have a veterinary check-up within five (5)
working days of the sale, (or whatever is applicable in your state of
residence), to determine that the Mastiff is healthy. If the
veterinarian determines that the Mastiff is not in good health, the
breeder will, upon the Mastiff's return, refund the purchase price or
replace the Mastiff.

5. I will not knowingly sell or provide a Mastiff for resale, gift or
prize or to a broker/agent for resale. I will not engage in the
brokering of puppies, (selling or buying), EXCEPT in a case that would
prevent a potential rescue situation. ALL SUCH CASES MUST be documented
by letter to the GSMF Recording Secretary.

6. I will not sell a puppy/adult who is sick, nor will I ship or deliver
to the buyer a puppy less than eight (8) weeks of age.

7. I will show good sportsmanship at all times and in all matters
relating to Mastiffs. I will maintain the highest degree of honesty and
integrity. I will not knowingly make a misstatement of fact in any
serious discussion of my Mastiffs or the Mastiffs of any other Mastiff
owner that I might have with persons not qualified to judge the facts
for themselves. When advertising my Mastiffs in any media, (magazines,
internet websites, mail, email, etc.), I will not make false or
misleading statements. I will only use a picture of another owner's
Mastiff with the owner's express permission and I will clearly identify
that Mastiff and the Mastiff's owner in the ad.

8. I will take back any Mastiff bred/sold by me who has been displaced.
If I am unable to do so, I will assist GSMF Rescue or a regional Mastiff
club Rescue in the placement of said Mastiff. I will reimburse GSMF
Rescue for all costs incurred not to exceed $300.00.

9. I will require the neutering/spaying of any puppy/adult or sell as
pet quality as soon as the dog reaches the appropriate age. The GSMF
Club recommends puppies deemed pet quality be placed with "Limited"
Registration; puppies whose quality is questionable should be placed
with "Limited" Registration which is reversible, if appropriate, when
said puppy becomes more mature and a better determination of quality can
be rendered; show/breeding quality puppies should be placed with either
"Full" or "Limited" Registration.

10. I will not sell, nor use, a Mastiff for the purpose of attack
training, fighting, or any other sport detrimental to the breed and its
reputation

11. I will not produce more than eight (8) litters in any twenty-four
(24) month period per household nor will I permit my stud dog to be used
in a program which would exceed eight (8) litters per twenty-four (24)
month period per household. I will not purposely evade these guidelines
by putting my dogs in the name of friends or other family members.

12. I will provide the highest quality care to all Mastiffs that I own,
or that are in my possession, for as long as they are in my care
including quality food, water, proper shelter from heat or cold; active
companionship, appropriate exercise, socialization, and professional
veterinary care whenever necessary. I will never abuse, nor knowingly
allow abuse of these same Mastiffs.