Health Guarantee
If there is a congenital defect (not including hips which are genetic) within one year from birth, and it can be surgically corrected for less than the cost of the a replacement, we will pay the cost to repair the defect (not the tests or veterinary visits leading up to the surgery) up to the price you paid for your puppy. If it cannot be corrected:
The dog must be humanely put to sleep, and a letter stating such must be received by us from your vet. (understand that the pup would not live a good quality life with a defect)
You must send us the dog’s papers.
The dog must never have been used for breeding, and still be with it’s original owner.
After these qualifications have been met, you may choose a replacement pup (of equal quality), buyer pays shipping, from any of our litters subject to availability, paying the difference in price if you desire a more expensive puppy. No cash refunds are given. The guarantee does not include poisoning, accidents, behavioral problems, or negligence upon the part of the purchaser.
Hip Dysplasia Guarantee
In the unlikely event that your puppy is suspected of being dysplastic in it’s first two years, this is the procedure to follow.
Notify us by telephone, letter, or email.
Submit the x-ray to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
If the OFA finds the dog to be “Severely Dysplastic”, then to qualify for a replacement dog:
The dysplastic dog must be put to sleep by your vet, and a letter stating such must be sent to us stating that this has been done. The letter must also state that the animal has not been overfed for its height/structure, and has received regular check-ups.
The AKC papers for the dog must be sent to us.
The dog must have been x-rayed for this condition before it’s second birthday, but not before one and one half years (sometimes an early x-ray will not portray true results during growth spurts).
The dog must never have been used for breeding, not be overweight, and must still be with it’s original owner.
No replacement will be given if you dog has been over exercised during their growth period (until 1.5 years), which is running with or “jumping” the dog excessively in play.
After these qualifications have been met, you may choose a replacement pup (of equal quality) from any of our litters, subject to availability, paying the difference in price if you desire a more expensive puppy (as our prices vary) NO CASH REFUNDS ARE GIVEN. NO FURTHER OR PREVIOUS GUARANTEES ARE IMPLIED EITHER VERBALLY, WRITTEN, OR OTHERWISE STATED.
The sale of this Retriever puppy on this date is under the following provisions:
Seller certifies that the dog be in good health on the date of sale. Guarantee DOES NOT COVER PARASITES SUCH AS ROUNDWORM, WHIPWORM, TAPEWORM,COCCI, OR GIARDIA AS THESE ARE TREATABLE, TEMPORARY CONDITIONS.
The dog is to be taken to a veterinarian of the Purchaser’s choice within five days from receipt of the dog for a health check including a stool check. Failure to do so will relieve the Seller of all liability. If the dog is found to be clinically ill upon its first examination, (so much so that it must be hospitalized) the Seller must be notified within 24 hours after the examination. Cost for treatment of the dog (not including diagnosis of any disease or condition) will be refunded.
A signed statement from the veterinarian as to the dog’s health must be sent to the seller within 10 days of examination.
We require you to keep your pup on a regular vaccination schedule and routine worming by a licensed Vet.
Because of the variety and quality of dog foods available (and all canine illness are not covered by vaccination), we require that your dog be kept on NuVet Plus for Canines. This nutritional supplement is only available through breeder recommendation. You will be instructed concerning this when you take possession of your puppy. You are expected to have this on hand before you receive your pup or within its first month. The order line number is 1-800-474-7044. Your order code is #27684. The order line hours are 8am-6pm Pacific Time. NuVet Labs sends us a monthly report on which dogs are being supplemented with NuVet Plus Canine. Note: This health guarantee will be considered null and void if the dog is not kept on this supplement.