Paid in full:  $                                                                              Dam:_____________

 Sex______                         Date of birth:                                    Sire: ____________

Breed of puppy:_____________________

AKC #:__________________________________                             Puppy collar color/markings:___________

 

1. We guarantee this puppy to the best of our knowledge, to be in good health, free of diseases and has received its first vaccines and dewormings at the time of sale.  The Breeder is not responsible for the death or loss of this puppy once it leaves our premises, due to sickness, accidents, injuries or theft.  The breeder is not responsible for refunds due to human allergies, disability, illness or other related situations.  The breeder is not responsible for refunds due to change in coat color, not bonding with the puppy or because the temperament is not what you expected.  As the breeder we try to the best of our ability, to match each puppy to the likeness of its’ new owner.

 

2. Although we are careful to breed animals with great temperaments, no guarantee can be given regarding your puppy’s temperament. 

 

3. The owner assumes all financial responsibility for the puppy including but not limited to vet expenses, AKC registration, food,  surgeries, boarding, grooming etc.

 

4. The owners assume responsibility to continue quality healthcare for the puppy.  This puppy will require monthly worming and a series of vaccinations.  You are highly encouraged to keep your puppy current with all necessary vet checks.  If your puppy has been purchased as a pet, it is strongly recommended that your puppy be spayed/neutered.  This is usually done around 16 weeks of age.

 

5. You have one week after purchase date (receiving the puppy date) to take the puppy to a licensed veterinarian for a complete physical.  If for any reason the vet finds a defect in the puppy that will cause certain premature death, the breeder agrees to refund the purchase price upon the return of the puppy to the breeder, at the owner’s expense.  A refund will only be given upon a written report from the vet responsible for performing the exam.  The vet will need to provide the Breeder with all test results and a diagnosis in WRITING.  This refund will only be given provided that the breeder’s veterinarian of choice verifies the defect.  Presence of parasites such as worms, Giardia, or Coccidia does not make a puppy defective.  We attempt to send your puppy home parasite free.  After the above date this guarantee is not valid.  The Breeder is not responsible for any vet bills acquired by the owner, including the cost of diagnosis, testing, and veterinary office visits for any suspected disorder.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.   We guarantee hips against any genetic defects for 26 months of the puppy’s life.  This guarantee means that the hips will be classified with ratings of Mild or better by the O.F.A (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) up to 26 months.  Hip x-rays are required to be done at 24 months when OFA will give the hips a certified rating, and not earlier.  Dogs who receive a report of moderate or severe dysplasia will be considered for a refund/or a replacement puppy for the full amount paid for the puppy (excludes flight cost).   You must have an official written documentation from O.F.A of dysplasia rates of moderate or severe, before a replacement pup/or refund is given.  We will not honor a written statement or exam from your licensed veterinarian.  It must be documented by O.F.A.   Also a written statement from your veterinarian verifying that this dog is not nor has ever been overweight for its bone structure, and no evidence that this dog was overstressed, overfed, or over exercised during the first year which is an important growth phase, is required. 

 

 

                         Some important hip information is stated below:

                           Hip dysplasia has four major causes:

·        genetics

·         diet

·         over feeding

·        too much exercise at a young age

Research has found that genetics play between a 25% and 30% role in a dog having hip dysplasia according to a study done by the German Shepherd Dog Club of Germany. This means that new owners can assume a great deal of responsibility (70% to 75%) in their dog developing good hips.

What you can do to help prevent bad hips

1- Keep your dog thin – be able to see a definition between the ribs and loins of your dog.  The more weight a dog carries the more pressure is on the hips. This is extremely important when the dog is growing (between 8 weeks and 18 months) too much weight at a young age is going to add stress on soft puppy bones.

2- Do not over exercise your young dog. Over exercise (jogging/running with a puppy, pulling weights, running with owner on a bike etc.) will casue problems, as well as allowing it to jump from SUV's or trucks etc.  DO NOT TAKE A PUPPY JOGGING!!  Not until it's older than one year of age.  Over exercise is the fastest way to destroy hips.   Do not exercise to the point of exhaustion, or take the pup for long long walks. A walk round the block is fine; a 2 mile walk is not fine. 

3- Feed a quality puppy food.  Feeding a controlled balanced diet increases the opportunity for muscle, connective tissue, and the hip joint bones to develop congruently.

 

4- SWIM the dog!! Take the dog swimming every day for 3 or 4 months before you have x-rays taken. Swimming is the best exercise you can do for a dog. It is way better than jogging the dog.

 

One of the most common myths about hip dysplasia is that it equals to a death sentence, or a life of crippling pain for the dog.  This is rarely the case.  OFA classifies poor hips in categories of mild, moderate and severe.  Most dogs with Mild ratings and a good percentage of those diagnosed with Moderate ratings, lead perfectly normal, active, healthy lives with few, if any symptoms.  Many dogs even with ratings of mild or moderate are used as agility dogs, working dogs for the law enforcement and as search dogs.  They likely will develop some arthritis in the joints as they age, but then most dogs even with ratings of fair, good and excellent will suffer from some form of arthritis in their later years.  Proper exercise and nutrition, along with joint supplements such as Nuvet Joint, glucosamine, chondritin and vitamins can help slow the development of arthritis.  According to Dog Health Report “A lot of pain may be caused, in cases of hip dysplasia, to the dog due to the malformation of the hip joint and femur bones and in the some cases, will need immediate surgery, or in the worst case, will need to be put to sleep. Mild cases are easier to deal with, they mainly need a good diet and exercise routine.

   

 

 

7.   We  guarantee  up to one year of age against any severe and/or life-threatening congenital disorder (this has to be a documented, proven genetic disorder for this breed and is severe and /or life threatening)  that is detected by a licensed veterinarian within the first year.  If such a disorder is found we require a second opinion by another licensed veterinarian, with written documentation verifying such genetic

            disorder with all test results and diagnosis. 

 

8.   If for any reason the buyer (new owners) qualifies for a refund or replacement pup the breeder is obligated only to the amount that was paid for the puppy (excludes cost of flight, crate, vet bills etc).  The breeder is not responsible for veterinarian bills for visits, test, diagnosis, surgeries, procedures, medication, etc.  A replacement puppy is only for a puppy of same breed and value.  If the buyer decides on a different breed or puppy of higher value, the buyer is responsible to pay the difference. 

 

9.   The Breeder will not sign AKC papers until your check has cleared and payment is in full.  I reserve the  

Right to revoke the registration and obtain possession of the puppy if payment is made with a check containing insufficient funding.  You will be subjected to a $30.00 service fee.

 

10.  This guarantee is valid only for the original owner and is not transferable. 

                                                                  

 

 

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