Kingdom Cavaliers
Basically, if one of our puppies is found to have a serious genetic illness during it's firt year of life, we will replace that puppy. If one of our puppies succumbs to MVD or SM during it's first FIVE years of life, we will replace that puppy.
Our contract reads as follows:
The puppy is guaranteed not to have a contagious disease for 72 hours after it has left the care of the Seller. (Internal/external parasites and "kennel cough" excluded.) If the puppy develops an illness 72 hours or longer after he/she has left the care of the Seller, the Buyer understands that the illness was probably contracted after the puppy was left in the care of the airlines or picked up by the Buyer. Adequate protection against contagious diseases has been provided to the puppy. However, the Buyer understands that NO form of vaccination is 100% fool proof, especially on a young puppy.
If within one (1) year from the date of birth, a puppy is found and certified by a licensed veterinary specialist to have a life threatening hereditary disorder, and if Seller is notified within two (2) business days of the veterinarian’s determination, Seller will replace the puppy with one of equivalent value when the next litter is available. Health records, diagnostic tests, and their results must be provided to Seller in order to qualify for a replacement. However, the Seller will not be responsible for veterinarian fees or shipping costs. Seller reserves the right to require a second opinion from a vet of the Seller's choosing before a replacement will be provided.
Buyer understands the replacement option is only valid when the disorder is verifyably attributed to only heredity. Replacement is not an option when parasites, contagious diseases or other illnesses has had any influence on the Cavalier's health, nor any kind of accident, including the puppy injuring his/her knees or legs by jumping off furniture or stairs. Buyer cannot be responsible for health problems caused or complicated by diet deficiencies, medications, vaccinations, heartworm prevention, wormers, and/or any external parasite treatments. Please see our web site for safe alternatives.
In the event of the death of the puppy within FIVE (5) years from its birth due to Syringomyelia (SM) or Mitral Valve Disease (MVD), the seller shall replace the puppy with another of equivalent value when the next litter is available. The buyer must have an autopsy performed by a licensed veterinarian within 24 hours of death to determine the exact cause of death. A certified copy of the death certificate must be sent to the Seller. If an illness, toxicity, nutritional deficiencies, trauma, or neglect is found to play a role in the demise of the Cavalier in any manner or fashion, no exchange will be forthcoming. Additionally, Buyer agrees to hold Seller harmless for such.