An appraiser has an immense
responsibility towards Boerboel owners and breeders, and his
decisions and conduct may have considerable implications for them.
Therefore, an appraiser shall undertake and agree to:
a)
always strive to conduct himself in a worthy
manner and to not hesitate to make his knowledge, experience and
insight into the Boerboel available to interested parties;
b)
always strive to promote the Boerboel breed
and SABBS positively;
c)
appraise dogs without preconceptions, with
the greatest of care, diligence and compassion towards the breed, the
breeders and the owners;
d)
remain up to date and informed regarding the
Breed Standard and any new developments regarding the breed, by
regularly attending workshops and refresher courses, and in so doing
broaden his knowledge and continue to strive for improvement
regarding his training as an appraiser. It is expected from an
appraiser to attend at least one refresher workshop per year. An
appraiser risks losing his status if he fails to attend one of the
refresher courses;
e)
be only guided by the SABBS' Breed Standard
throughout the appraisal process in order to formulate an honest
assessment and appraisal;
f)
exclusively direct his attention to the dogs
presented for appraisal and not discriminate against particular types
of dogs, owners or breeders, no matter what their appearance;
g)
be professional and discreet in his
commentary on the dog being appraised;
h)
provide positive and constructive
information, rather than being negative about the breed, owners or
handlers in any way;
i)
wholeheartedly co-operate with fellow
officials, and wherever possible assist to make their task easier;
j)
ensure that all necessary documentation is
maintained with care so that he can certify the accuracy thereof;
k)
conduct himself in a collegial manner outside
the appraisal ring and behave with ethical correctness to demonstrate
a sense of responsibility as an appraiser;
l)
make no comments or conduct him in a manner
that is an embarrassment to either himself or SABBS;
m)
derive no commercial benefit as a result of
his appraiser status;
n)
not appraise a dog that he has bred or owns.
The organiser must be informed accordingly and in advance, so that a
replacement appraiser may be arranged.
o)
An appraiser shall accept that the Board, if
necessary, may take disciplinary action against him in the event that
he does not conduct himself according to this Code. This may take the
form of any or all of the following:
i.
a request to appear before, and
justify/explain his actions to the Board;
ii.
loss of rank or status as an appraiser;
iii.
suspension of appraiser status for a period
of time; and/or
iv.
being declared completely incapable of
appraising Boerboels.
p)
It is expected of every appraiser to sign the Code of Conduct
Agreement annually.