The SFTA welcomes breed fanciers from all around the World.
Join us today.
The Association is always pleased to accept new members and welcomes fanciers and Smooth enthusiasts from around the world. Members can enjoy the benefits of our quarterly ‘Smooth Talk’ newsletter and an Annual Yearbook publications in addition to our Championship and Open Shows.
Membership fees are due on the 1st January each year.
-Single and joint membership £20.00 per annum for UK residents and £25.00 overseas
-Junior membership £10.00 per annum UK residents and £15.00 overseas.
New Members may download and complete an application form below.
In addition, to find out more, please contact our Acting Secretary Lee England by email on:- l.england@mypostoffice.co.uk or telephone on 01366 328826.
Existing Members.
Please note that Membership fees are due on the 1st January each year. Please complete a form and return it to ensure your Membership renewal is processed.
Members 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, 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.
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.
Kennel Club 2008