Well-being: to take a pro-active attitude towards keeping my dog as healthy as possible. This includes periodic veterinary visits, giving all recommended medications, and providing healthy, balanced meals and water on a daily schedule. I will provide my dog with suitable shelter, particularly to prevent heat prostration.

Welfare: to provide an environment for my dog that allows him/her to be safe from harm, and encourages a content, emotionally balanced pet. I will provide my dog with sufficient, regular exercise so as to maintain a physically and mentally healthy pet. I am responsible for my pet's safety: I will endeavor to always be in control of my dog, both on and off my premises, and I will never allow physically hurtful treatment of my dog. My dog will not be bred and I will provide for the timely neutering of my dog unless specifically otherwise stated in writing by the dog's breeder.

Covenant with the breeder: Should I at any time be unable to keep the dog or maintain it optimally (according to the methods mentioned herein), I agree to contact the breeder and give the breeder first option to take or purchase the dog. If the breeder is unable to take the dog, I will work with the national and/or regional BMD club to place the dog appropriately.

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