High Voltage Retrievers
HIP & ELBOW GUARANTEE:
If your puppy / dog is diagnosed with debilitating AND hereditary, hip or elbow dysplasia that results in the puppy being unable to work in the capacity it was intended you must provide a written statement from your veterinarian before the age of 26 months, and is received within 10 working days of original diagnosis along with proof of spay or neuter, you have the option of a replacement puppy. Proof is defined as the official OFA report (if applicable) and /or review and consensus by our veterinarian after x-rays have been provided for his or her review. We can also request a second opinion at the buyer’s expense, as well as all medical records (for review by our veterinarians), if there is a conflict of opinions. If any surgery is done before notifying us and allowing us the option of a 2nd opinion, guarantee is void and no compensation will be given. If the dog is spayed before 9 months of age or neutered before 10 months of age, guarantee is void. Shipping / transport costs will not be reimbursed. Debilitating hip and elbow dysplasia, for our purposes, shall be defined as grade II or III elbow dysplasia, moderate to severe hip dysplasia. In order for guarantee to be honored, the following criteria MUST apply:
1.) The original buyer must own the puppy no transfers are to have occurred on the AKC registration.
2.) The puppy must not have sired or whelped a litter and must be spayed or neutered with proof provided to the breeder.
3.) The puppy must have had regular veterinary care and the veterinarian must attest to said care in a notarized statement. If HD / ED is suspected anytime prior to 26 months, a hip x-ray must be taken and submitted to The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for their evaluation. If the puppy receives below the borderline rating, the OFA documentation should be submitted along with veterinary proof showing that the dog was spayed/neutered, and if all of the above requirements have been met, then the refund of a portion of the purchase price will be made.
For the replacement puppy, breeder will attempt to replace puppy with one of same color and gender. Litter selection for a replacement puppy is at the breeder’s discretion. Buyer does not have a choice of a different gender or color for a replacement puppy. Breeder reserves the right to have the OFA and/or his veterinarian as the judge in determining hip dysplasia with any costs covered by the buyer. In cases of disagreement the OFA will be the only judge and all costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
Buyer’s Signature Here:_______________________________________
EYE GUARANTEE:
The dog is further guaranteed against retinal dysplasia or hereditary eye issues that will affect the dog’s ability to work in the capacity it was intended up to 26 months of age.
NOTES:
It is further understood and agreed that no warranty or representation has been made with respect to said dog, except as set forth in writing in this agreement. This guarantee is valid only for the original owner and is not transferable. Once a transfer has been made on the American Kennel Club ownership of the dog the guarantee is voided.
Note that deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable, except in the case that not enough pups are available in the color and gender specified for the litter of your choice in which case you will be given the option of a refund or of applying the deposit to another litter. ALL PUPPIES ARE SOLD WITH NO BREEDING RIGHTS UNLESS AGREED UPON PRIOR TO SALE.
Appropriate steps have been taken to raise a healthy puppy and in the future a healthy dog.
Any shipping fees are separate and are non-refundable / not a part of the purchase price).