SHF Database Policies And Disclaimer

• Anyone who owns, co-owns and/or has bred a Spinone may add or update data.
• Breeders can submit data for their own dogs and those they have bred.
• Owners and Co-Owners can submit data only for the dogs they own.
• In the case of a breeder selling a puppy to another breeder, the new owner is the only one who may submit health information.
• Anonymous submissions of data are not accepted.
• The SHF will not be responsible for resolving disputes amongst co-owners regarding their dogs. It will be assumed that upon submission of data regarding co-owned dogs that it is has been discussed and agreed upon by all owners of the dog.

• In order to maintain the integrity of the Database, all Certifications will be verified before being visible in the Database.
• Verification will be one of the following methods:
  1. The information is provided in a file directly by the testing organization (eg. OFA).
  2. The information is publically visible on the web site of the testing organization (eg. OFA).
  3. The information is on a certified pedigree (eg. AKC or FCI).
  4. The owner, co-owner or breeder will forward to SHF an un-altered copy of the certificate issued by the testing organization.

• All Health/Disease information will be classified as �Anecdotal� until the owner, co-owner or breeder provides receipt of an un-altered copy of the official diagnosis or pathology report by a veterinarian or other professional.
• Upon receipt of verified documentation, the classification will be changed to �Diagnosed�. This classification system helps the users and researchers evaluate the reliability of the source.

• The SHF values your privacy and it is our policy not to provide lists of names and/or addresses to any outside group or organization.
• To protect the integrity of the database, the software does record logins and submission of data by the user. User activity within the Database is not tracked.
• The use of a search engine for personal information, will not illicit any results originating from the SHF Database.

• The SHF encourages photo submissions of individual dog.
• In the case of copyrighted photos it is the responsibility of the owner or co-owner to ensure professional permission has been issued prior to photo submission and that appropriate professional credit has been applied.
• The SHF will not be responsible for providing professional photo credit or royalty fees.

• The SHF endeavors to offer pedigrees as complete and accurate as possible. The preference is for owners, co-owners and/or breeders to submit copies of certified pedigrees to guarantee accuracy.
• In the case of incomplete pedigrees we will do our best to research thoroughly, through unofficial sources, to find the missing information.
• In some cases this could result in errors. Should you discover an error, please notify via email at comments@spinonehealth.org and we will research the data in question and make any necessary corrections.

• The SHF does not endorse any specific breeder or breeding program.
• The SHF makes no claim that pedigree information is 100% accurate without certified pedigree submissions.
• While it is our mandate to ensure accuracy of the data provided, errors can occur. If you spot an error, please notify us via email at comments@spinonehealth.org and we will research the data in question and make any necessary corrections.