Health Guarantee
Over the past 20 years, I have been offering guarantees of various lengths, but all based on the same principles. I have come to realize that the length of the guarantee doesn’t matter as much as the coverage it offers. What's even more important than the guarantee that comes with your dog, is the dog itself. We all want to own healthy dogs and not worry about health issues and how to validate a guarantee. We want to own dogs, not guarantees.
On the rare occasion that one of my dogs had some kind of a health issue, I have always tried to help regardless of whether the guarantee covered it or if the guarantee was still valid.
The puppies I offer for sale are examined by a licensed veterinarian, are given a health certificate and are up-to-date with all required vaccinations before being shipped and, if shipped, a veterinarian signed health certificate will be provided dated within ten days of shipping. All of my male dogs and most of my female dogs are screened for over 250 possible genetic diseases/issues through Embark. Every dog is given a through health exam on an annual basis by my Vet before breeding. Every puppy is checked by a licensed veterinarian before going home with you. If it was possible to do more to insure a puppy's health, I would do it.
This guarantee is not meant to warrant that your puppy will not have a health problem in his or her entire life. A dog's health depends on many different factors such as proper feeding, care, stress levels, exercise and genetics. Some of these are unpredictable or I have no influence on them. In spite of my experience, strict protocols and loving care, no one can guarantee that your dog will not have a health issue at some stage of its life. Some of the more common issues that puppies encounter when moving to a new home include loose stools, ear infections (usually yeast), and common dog parasites (fleas, ticks, ear mites, worms, etc.) Most of these things are brought on by the excitement and stress of switching homes are easily remedied with inexpensive medications. My Veterinarian screens for all of these things (except fleas/ticks) during the health exam. If you are not willing to accept that you puppy may, at some point during the first 30 days of switching homes, have one or more of these issues, please consider a different pet such a fish, hamster, or bird.
Below you will find a copy of the full health guarantee, which you will be given in writing when you pick up your puppy. Please ask if you have questions. I am here to help!
MONEY BACK HEALTH GUARANTEE….
YOUR PUPPY IS GUARANTEED TO BE IN GOOD HEALTH, however to validate this guarantee, you, the buyer must have your new puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian within 7 calendar days of this contract and the veterinarian must sign the statement at the bottom of the provided form. Proof of veterinary exam must be provided to the seller within 15 calendar days by mail, email, or text. If this is not done, the health guarantee becomes invalid and Buyer assumes all responsibility for the health of the puppy (puppy is considered to be purchased “as is”). If your veterinarian finds that it has a life threatening, congenital defect, it will be exchanged for another or your money refunded, provided a letter from the examining veterinarian is brought as evidence of the puppy’s condition, and the seller is notified within 24 hours of the examination. The puppy must be returned/shipped, at the buyers expense, within 2 days of the exam. NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS will be made after this period.
I will not be responsible for any veterinarian charges, you, the buyer incur. I, the undersigned seller, assume no responsibility after the puppy leaves for any change of mind on the owner’s part. It is necessary for the Buyer to complete the schedule of inoculations on-time in order to protect the puppy's health, and for the guarantee to remain valid. Failure to complete vaccinations or failure to follow the medical advice of a veterinarian voids this contract. We recommend that you consult your veterinarian early about the prevention of heartworms in your puppy. It is expected that the Buyer will have yearly exams for the puppy including heartworm detection, fecal examinations, and all vaccinations required by your veterinarian. This contract is void if you knew, or should have known your puppy was sick and you did not seek immediate veterinarian or medical help (i.e. failure to act) or if you use a Banfield, PetSmart, or PetCo veterinarian.
I guarantee your puppy for one (1) year from the date of its birth against all life threatening congenital disorders such as heart defects, hip dysplasia, kidney, heart, pancreas, spine, and liver problems of a severe life threatening or altering nature provided you keep your puppy on the recommended CUSTOMIZED FOOD from PawTree. Failure to feed PawTree during the covered year(s), voids this guarantee in its entirety. Feeding your dog PawTree for the first five (5) years, extends this guarantee to five (5) years from the puppy's date of birth. If the dog dies within this one or five year time frame, the buyer will pay to have it autopsied to ascertain reason. If reason is congenital, the Seller will replace the puppy with a puppy of similar q
Uneven bites, undescended testicles, inguinal or umbilical hernias, cataracts, dry eyes, allergies, coccidia, fleas, ticks, ear mites, mange, and other non-life threatening or treatable disorders are not covered. The genetic condition must be sufficiently serious in the opinion of two qualified veterinarians, at least one of whom is selected by the Seller, to warrant euthanization of the dog. Under NO circumstances will money be refunded until an autopsy is performed. If the puppy should die, an autopsy must be performed by a teaching institution and then and only then will the puppy be replaced or refunded at my discretion. Replacement or refund will take place only if it shows without doubt that the puppy died from a genetic defect. There is no guarantee of breed ability, show quality, coat quality, temperament, size, or adaptability. I encourage you to spay or neuter your pet.
No portion of the purchase price, in part or in full, will be refunded nor will the seller be responsible for any veterinary expenses, or any other expense incurred by the purchaser other than as outlined above. Buyer has read and understands the puppy guarantee and acknowledges that there will be no cash refund, and there will be no reimbursement for any veterinary fees.
YOUR PUPPY IS GUARANTEED to have a home for its entire life. If, for any reason, you are unable to keep or care for your puppy, you may return it to me and I will find a new home for it. All vaccinations must be current before returning your puppy and you must have your paperwork showing that you purchased the puppy from me.
By accepting delivery of the puppy, you agree to these terms which cannot be changed except in writing.
All guarantees are only valid for puppies purchased at a full price. All sales are governed by and disputes shall by decided by Oklahoma State Laws.
In addition, you have the opportunity to purchase the AKC Puppy Protection Package which includes 30 days of health care coverage and the opportunity to extend the health care coverage. More information about the Puppy Protection Package can be found here.
On the rare occasion that one of my dogs had some kind of a health issue, I have always tried to help regardless of whether the guarantee covered it or if the guarantee was still valid.
The puppies I offer for sale are examined by a licensed veterinarian, are given a health certificate and are up-to-date with all required vaccinations before being shipped and, if shipped, a veterinarian signed health certificate will be provided dated within ten days of shipping. All of my male dogs and most of my female dogs are screened for over 250 possible genetic diseases/issues through Embark. Every dog is given a through health exam on an annual basis by my Vet before breeding. Every puppy is checked by a licensed veterinarian before going home with you. If it was possible to do more to insure a puppy's health, I would do it.
This guarantee is not meant to warrant that your puppy will not have a health problem in his or her entire life. A dog's health depends on many different factors such as proper feeding, care, stress levels, exercise and genetics. Some of these are unpredictable or I have no influence on them. In spite of my experience, strict protocols and loving care, no one can guarantee that your dog will not have a health issue at some stage of its life. Some of the more common issues that puppies encounter when moving to a new home include loose stools, ear infections (usually yeast), and common dog parasites (fleas, ticks, ear mites, worms, etc.) Most of these things are brought on by the excitement and stress of switching homes are easily remedied with inexpensive medications. My Veterinarian screens for all of these things (except fleas/ticks) during the health exam. If you are not willing to accept that you puppy may, at some point during the first 30 days of switching homes, have one or more of these issues, please consider a different pet such a fish, hamster, or bird.
Below you will find a copy of the full health guarantee, which you will be given in writing when you pick up your puppy. Please ask if you have questions. I am here to help!
MONEY BACK HEALTH GUARANTEE….
YOUR PUPPY IS GUARANTEED TO BE IN GOOD HEALTH, however to validate this guarantee, you, the buyer must have your new puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian within 7 calendar days of this contract and the veterinarian must sign the statement at the bottom of the provided form. Proof of veterinary exam must be provided to the seller within 15 calendar days by mail, email, or text. If this is not done, the health guarantee becomes invalid and Buyer assumes all responsibility for the health of the puppy (puppy is considered to be purchased “as is”). If your veterinarian finds that it has a life threatening, congenital defect, it will be exchanged for another or your money refunded, provided a letter from the examining veterinarian is brought as evidence of the puppy’s condition, and the seller is notified within 24 hours of the examination. The puppy must be returned/shipped, at the buyers expense, within 2 days of the exam. NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS will be made after this period.
I will not be responsible for any veterinarian charges, you, the buyer incur. I, the undersigned seller, assume no responsibility after the puppy leaves for any change of mind on the owner’s part. It is necessary for the Buyer to complete the schedule of inoculations on-time in order to protect the puppy's health, and for the guarantee to remain valid. Failure to complete vaccinations or failure to follow the medical advice of a veterinarian voids this contract. We recommend that you consult your veterinarian early about the prevention of heartworms in your puppy. It is expected that the Buyer will have yearly exams for the puppy including heartworm detection, fecal examinations, and all vaccinations required by your veterinarian. This contract is void if you knew, or should have known your puppy was sick and you did not seek immediate veterinarian or medical help (i.e. failure to act) or if you use a Banfield, PetSmart, or PetCo veterinarian.
I guarantee your puppy for one (1) year from the date of its birth against all life threatening congenital disorders such as heart defects, hip dysplasia, kidney, heart, pancreas, spine, and liver problems of a severe life threatening or altering nature provided you keep your puppy on the recommended CUSTOMIZED FOOD from PawTree. Failure to feed PawTree during the covered year(s), voids this guarantee in its entirety. Feeding your dog PawTree for the first five (5) years, extends this guarantee to five (5) years from the puppy's date of birth. If the dog dies within this one or five year time frame, the buyer will pay to have it autopsied to ascertain reason. If reason is congenital, the Seller will replace the puppy with a puppy of similar q
Uneven bites, undescended testicles, inguinal or umbilical hernias, cataracts, dry eyes, allergies, coccidia, fleas, ticks, ear mites, mange, and other non-life threatening or treatable disorders are not covered. The genetic condition must be sufficiently serious in the opinion of two qualified veterinarians, at least one of whom is selected by the Seller, to warrant euthanization of the dog. Under NO circumstances will money be refunded until an autopsy is performed. If the puppy should die, an autopsy must be performed by a teaching institution and then and only then will the puppy be replaced or refunded at my discretion. Replacement or refund will take place only if it shows without doubt that the puppy died from a genetic defect. There is no guarantee of breed ability, show quality, coat quality, temperament, size, or adaptability. I encourage you to spay or neuter your pet.
No portion of the purchase price, in part or in full, will be refunded nor will the seller be responsible for any veterinary expenses, or any other expense incurred by the purchaser other than as outlined above. Buyer has read and understands the puppy guarantee and acknowledges that there will be no cash refund, and there will be no reimbursement for any veterinary fees.
YOUR PUPPY IS GUARANTEED to have a home for its entire life. If, for any reason, you are unable to keep or care for your puppy, you may return it to me and I will find a new home for it. All vaccinations must be current before returning your puppy and you must have your paperwork showing that you purchased the puppy from me.
By accepting delivery of the puppy, you agree to these terms which cannot be changed except in writing.
All guarantees are only valid for puppies purchased at a full price. All sales are governed by and disputes shall by decided by Oklahoma State Laws.
In addition, you have the opportunity to purchase the AKC Puppy Protection Package which includes 30 days of health care coverage and the opportunity to extend the health care coverage. More information about the Puppy Protection Package can be found here.
