Join KHSI

As a member of Katahdin Hair Sheep International, I will:

In all activities as a member demonstrate a high standard of integrity;

Extend to all sheep under my care the benefit of a high standard of animal husbandry;

Maintain orderly and clear sheep identification and birth records that insure confidence in the pedigree of animals submitted for registration and recordation;

Offer for registration only animals of good quality meeting the standards specified by the association bylaws and rules;

Deal in all transactions regarding Katahdin sheep — with members of the association and, more particularly, with breeding stock customers — with fairness and consideration, including a willingness and commitment to make restitution as agreed to between buyer and seller for any animal that fails to perform as specified in sale negotiations or for which permanent registration, as a condition of such sale, is rejected;

As a representative of KHSI, educate breeding stock customers about the characteristics of Katahdin sheep and the policies and services offered by the association;

Be prompt in registering, recording, and transferring all animals sold;

Make decisions which support the long-term viability of the Katahdin breed, its producers, and their customers;

Promote Katahdins in ways that strengthen the credibility of the breed and its breeders;

Support and uphold the bylaws and standards of Katahdin Hair Sheep International.