JEC Code of Ethics

JEC Code of Ethics

Role:

The role of the Judges Education Committee is to participate in the protection and preservation of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier through breed education.

Mission Statement:

The purpose of the SBTCA JEC is to put forth enough accurate and consistent information based upon the AKC written BREED STANDARD to all judges which assists in understanding all nuances of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier which then in turn makes up Stafford BREED TYPE. This breed specific information is what specifically differentiates one breed from another. With this information, when in the ring the judge will take everything into consideration and place accordingly.

Code of Ethics and Conduct:

All JEC Committee members are representatives of The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of America and our Breed. As members of this committee we will:
  • Respect the tradition, history and integrity of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  • Be familiar with our Breed Standard as approved by the American Kennel Club
  • Have the best interests of our committee in mind at all times
  • Committee members will be honest, courteous and respectful to one another
  • Will not take personal advantage of their position as a JEC Committee member
  • Will accept constructive criticism
  • Display good sportsmanship, civility, and honesty