Among other matters, the audit committee evaluates the
independent auditors» qualifications, independence and performance; determines the engagement of the
independent auditors; reviews and approves the scope of the annual audit and the audit fee; discusses with management and the
independent auditors the results of the annual audit and the review of our quarterly financial statements; approves the retention of the
independent auditors to perform any proposed permissible non-audit services; monitors the rotation of partners of the
independent auditors on the company's engagement team as required
by law; reviews our critical accounting policies and estimates; oversees our internal audit function and
annually reviews the audit committee charter and the committee's performance.
In order to be granted the Canine Care Certified designation, breeders will: • Participate in
independent, third - party audits conducted
by a recognized animal care auditing authority; • Be transparent in their operations with
auditors, and allow access whenever safe and feasible to retail and business customers, as well as to consumers; • Consider increased transparency and engagement with buyers
by providing other means of access to their operations, such as live video streams; and • Participate in certification renewal
annually or no less than every second year.