Health Guarantee

​Seller offers a two year (24 month) health guarantee restricted to the puppy's hips, elbows, heart & eyes. Any puppy found to have grade 2 or grade 3 elbow dysplasia or OFA moderate or severely affected hip dysplasia or a Penn-HIP less than 40% the following applies: The puppy must have a new x-ray by your veterinarian to confirm the diagnosis and it must be documented by an official OFA or Penn-HIP consultation. The X-rays showing dysplasia must be taken before the puppy is 26 months of age. 

Upon receipt of a letter to breeder from a reputable veterinarian stating that in his/her opinion this condition is congenital, puppy will be replaced by a puppy of equal value at breeder's convenience at 50% of normal selling price or the Seller will refund buyer 50% of purchase price at Seller's discretion. The original dog must be sterilized and may reside as a pet at the Buyer's home.. Seller reserves the right to have a second opinion from her veterinarian. Seller also reserves the right to acquire DNA to determine the dog or puppy as one of my lineages.  The puppy must not have been neutered or spayed earlier than 18 months of age, and must not have been bred earlier than 24 months of age. 

 

To be covered by this guarantee, the following conditions need to apply:

1. Puppy must be owned by original owner named in this agreement.

2. In the case of sudden demise of puppy, breeder must receive a written notice of puppy's death from owner's vet, along with a necropsy report indicating cause of death.

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LIMITATIONS OF GUARANTEE:

This guarantee is non-transferable. The puppy must be in good condition physically and mentally. No replacement or refunds will be given if dog has been bred. A licensed veterinarian must do all laboratory verifications. The buyer/owner is responsible for all transportation costs to and from the breeder.

The breeder is not responsible for any and all veterinarian expenses accumulated on returned or replaced dog or puppy.  This guarantee does not cover parasites, giardia, coccidia, kennel cough, viral or bacterial infections as these are all things puppies can pick up naturally.  It also does not cover sudden demise or injury due to negligence of Buyer.  Seller also does not include umbilical hernias, cryptorchidism, or entropian eyelids as those are all treatable; seller will not cover treatment cost for these issues.  Buyer will be made aware of any health issues that arise prior to pickup. 

Puppy will be assessed by Breeder's licensed veterinarian and given its first DAPP vaccine prior to pick-up per nomograph results.

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THE FOLLOWING 1-8 WILL VOID ALL GUARANTEES:

1. Allowing your dog to become obese or underfed at any time.

   • Underfed: Ribs are highly visible

   • Ideal Body Condition: Can feel and see outline of ribs. Dog has waist when viewed from above. Belly is tucked when viewed from the side.

   • Overfed: Dog has no waist when viewed from above. Belly is rounded when viewed from the side.

2. Evidence of neglect or abuse.

3. Previous related trauma (broken bones, related injuries, etc.)

4. Dog has been bred prior to two years of age.

5. Feeding this dog anything other than a premium quality dog food.

6. Puppy must not be administered the Leptospirosis vaccine.

7. Evidence of Strenuous Exercise – for example: No treadmill, no jumping out of trucks, no extensive standing on back of legs or excessive tennis ball chasing and retrieving should be done – especially on slippery floors.

8. Puppy was not examined by a licensed Veterinarian seventy-two hours after the date of signing this Contract.

 

I reserve the right to have a second opinion from my veterinarian in any case.

Note: I do NOT have dew claws removed. They have a purpose.