All members of the Bracco Italiano Society undertake to abide by its general Code of Ethics.

1. Will properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under their care and arrange for appropriate veterinary attention if and when required.
2. Will agree without reservation that any veterinary surgeon performing an operation on any of their dogs which alters the natural conformation of the animal, or who carries out a caesarean section on a bitch, may report such operation to the Kennel Club.
3. Will agree that no healthy puppy will be culled. Puppies which may not conform to the Breed Standard should be placed in suitable homes.
4. Will abide by all aspects of the Animal Welfare Act.
5. Will not create demand for, nor supply, puppies that have been docked illegally.
6. Will agree not to breed from a dog or bitch which could be in any way harmful to the dog or to the breed.
7. Will not allow any of their dogs to roam at large or to cause a nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out official duties.
8. Will ensure that their dogs wear properly tagged collars and will be kept leashed or under effective control when away from home.
9. Will clean up after their dogs in public places or anywhere their dogs are being exhibited.
10. Will only sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life and will help with the re-homing of a dog if the initial circumstances change.
11. Will supply written details of all dietary requirements and give guidance concerning responsible ownership when placing dogs in a new home.
12. Will ensure that all relevant Kennel Club documents are provided to the new owner when selling or transferring a dog, and will agree, in writing, to forward any relevant documents at the earliest opportunity, if not immediately available.
13. Will not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers or directly or indirectly allow dogs to be given as a prize or donation in a competition of any kind. Will not sell by sale or auction Kennel Club registration certificates as stand alone items (not accompanying a dog).
14. Will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor falsely advertise dogs nor mislead any person regarding the health or quality of a dog.
15. Members will attempt to help and befriend novice exhibitors and breeders.
16. Members will conduct themselves in such a way as not to bring discredit to the breed or the Society and will demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times.
17. Members will not allow their bitches to whelp more than once every twelve months or before the age of two and not after the age of seven.  Members will not allow their bitches to have any more than four litters during her lifetime and will not breed from bitches on consecutive seasons. All Dogs must be over the age of 2 years before being used at Stud.
18. Members will not allow their dogs to be used at stud if the stud dog itself, or the bitch, are in poor condition or health.  Members will ensure that the owners of any bitches being served by their stud dog are complying with the conditions in point 17 of this Code of Ethics
19. Members will make every effort to keep abreast of any problems with regard to soundness, temperament, hereditary defects etc. and take advantage of any scheme devised to test the dogs. All dogs and bitches prior to being bred from must have been hip scored. Furthermore they must have been eye tested within the previous 12 months, prior to breeding.
20. Members will take full responsibility for all puppies bred by them and will always take back, or provide for any dog of their breeding which needs a new home until they find a suitable alternative home. This is a joint responsibility of both the stud dog owner and the owner of the bitch.

Breach of these provisions may result in expulsion from club membership, and/or disciplinary action by the Kennel Club and/or reporting to the relevant authorities for legal action, as appropriate.

KC/GJ April 2011