As the health and welfare of the breed rests squarely in the hands of its owners and breeders, we follow this Code of Ethics.

As an owner,

• I will not commit any act that will risk the health and well-being of an individual dog of my own, or of the breed as a whole.
• I will provide appropriate socialization, attention and interaction, health care, food and housing for my dog(s).
• I will register my dogs with the United Kennel Club if in the USA, or otherwise with the registry of my country,  I will spay or neuter any Canaan Dog without proper registry identification.

• The health and welfare of my individual dog(s), and of the breed as a whole are above my own personal gain.
• I will honestly represent the breed in all advertising and promotional material including verbal discussion with prospective purchasers.
• I will not crossbreed, nor will I mate dogs that do not meet the breed's official standard as set by the United Kennel Club, Inc.
• I will safeguard against unplanned matings of my dog(s) and will breed only adult dogs that are physically and temperamentally sound. I will not breed bitches until they are at least one year old and past their first heat. I will screen for common canine genetic defects, to include evaluation for hip dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy (DM), and Companion Animal Eye Registry certification. Dogs whose sire and dam are both tested clear of degenerative myelopathy, are accepted as DM clear by parentage without need for DNA testing. Patellar luxation and elbow dysplasia evaluations are highly recommended. I will be scrupulously honest in disclosing the genetic health of my stock. Dogs showing any major hereditary defects will be spayed or neutered to prevent these traits from spreading in our healthy breed.
• I will register my litters with the United Kennel Club if in the USA, or otherwise with the registry of my country.  I will keep accurate records of pedigrees, mating and whelping dates. A pedigree and registration application will be provided with every puppy sold.  I will only sell pet quality puppies on spay/neuter contracts.
• I will give and honor a warranty with every dog that I sell.
• I will sell dogs only to individuals whom I believe will be responsible owners. I will not sell puppies to wholesalers, pet stores or middlemen of any kind. Puppies leaving my possession will be at least eight weeks old, in good condition, and up-to-date on veterinary care.  I will provide new owners with suitable information regarding care of their dog(s) and will continue to be a resource for information and advice.