Contract And Warranty

The Dog is in good health and free of communicable diseases at the time of this sale. Buyer has 72 hours from the purchase and delivery date to have the Dog examined by a licensed veterinarian (Buyer will pay all veterinarian fees). If the Dog fails the examination, the Buyer, with a written statement from the veterinarian, may return the Dog to the Seller for a full refund (not including shipping fees if applicable). This does not include any parasites, including but not limited to Giardia and Coccidia. Parasites are common, and though generally easy to treat, puppies can reinfest themselves easily. We have an aggressive deworming protocol, and your puppy has preventatively been treated for all common parasites. Any positive test results are a failure of the medication and not a failure of the breeder to pre-treat for them. The seller is not liable for any accident or injury of the animal once it leaves the seller's premises.

Our Warranty covers your puppy in the unfortunate event that he/she is diagnosed with a congenital or genetic health issue that is life-threatening or greatly diminishes their quality of life within 24 months of birth. If this should occur, you may elect to either (1) receive a replacement puppy of the same sex (In the case of death or terminal illness only) or (2) receive reimbursement of vet bills for treatment of said health issue up to 1/2  (Half) the original purchase price of the puppy. A necropsy is REQUIRED for any claim due to death. Reimbursement is for Treatment only, no reimbursement for tests or diagnosis of said condition will be given. All reimbursements MUST be submitted and treatment provided within 1 year (12) months of said diagnosis. You will NOT be required to return the original puppy. The guarantee is invalid if the development is due to injury, neglect, obesity, or rapid growth due to poor nutrition. Buyer must provide Seller with access to all Veterinary records and speak directly with the Buyers Vet.

Hip Dysplasia (HD) (http://offa.org/hd_info.html) and/or Elbow Dysplasia (ED) (http://offa.org/ed_types.html). The diagnosis of hip dysplasia (moderate or severe) or an elbow dysplasia rating of Grade 2 or 3. X-rays are to be taken by a licensed DVM and submitted to the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, www.OFFA.org). Copies of report(s) to be provided to Seller.

Eye Disorders. Congenital defect of the eye causing progressive blindness in one or both eyes and/or requiring surgery or ongoing medication, as diagnosed by a Veterinary Ophthalmologist. (Proof to include copies of diagnosis and treatment documentation from a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist.)

Cardiac (heart) disorders requiring surgery or a heart disorder requiring life-long medication diagnosed by a Board-Certified Canine Cardiologist.

OFA must verify OCD, Patella, Legg Calves. Patellas are covered until 16 weeks of age Only.

The diagnosis must be made by a DVM or for Hip Dysplasia or any orthopedic issue an OFA radiologist and forwarded to us before their second birthday. No replacements will be given due to problems that result from buyer neglect. The buyer understands that all shipping expenses are the sole responsibility and will not be refunded.

This warranty does not include viral illnesses, infections, improper bites, heart murmurs, hernias, or parasites. It also does not cover conditions due to the ingestion of foreign objects, food, chemicals, or physical injury.

The buyer agrees to maintain this dog in good health provide routine preventative health care, including but not limited to inoculations, internal and external parasites, and preventive medications. Buyer agrees to provide fresh water and proper quality food in the correct amounts. Veterinary records must be provided to the Seller if requesting a refund or replacement. If any preventative care has not been provided, the health warranty will be null and void. If the puppy is not spayed/neutered by their eighth month, the guarantee is null and void. Should a replacement puppy or financial compensation be requested at any time during the two years, proof that the current dog was spayed or neutered by 8 months is required, or guarantee is null and void.