Health Guarantee

If there is a congenital defect (not including hips which are genetic) within one year from birth, and the defect can be surgically corrected for less than the cost of a replacement (the price of the puppy not including any shipping costs). If a congenital defect is suspected the buyer must provide the breeder the opportunity to have the puppy examined and treated by a vet of the breeders choosing. When this requirement has been met the breeder will pay the cost of the surgery (not the test or doctor’s visit leading up to the surgery) up to the price you paid for your puppy. If the buyer does not provide the breeder with this opportunity the breeder will not be responsible for any vet cost.

If the defect cannot be surgically corrected:
The dog must be humanely put to sleep, and we must receive a letter, stating such from your vet (understand the pup would not live anyway in a serious illness). You must send us the dog’s AKC papers. The dog must have never been used for breeding, and still be with its original owner(s), and must never have been abused, neglected, or mistreated.

After these qualifications have been met, you may choose a replacement pup (of equal quality). Buyer pays shipping, from any of our litters subject to availability. No cash refunds are given. Our guarantee does not include poisoning, accidents, or behavioral problems, as training philosophies and environments vary among individuals.

It is your responsibility to watch your puppy carefully to be sure it is eating and getting vitamins daily. We request that all puppies be kept on vitamins and minerals (because of the variety and quality of dog foods available, all canine illnesses are NOT covered by vaccinations).

If a puppy stops eating it can cause hypoglycemia (a form of low blood sugar). Hypoglycemia is not caused by a prior health care or congenital defect. If left untreated, death can occur quickly. Signs of hypoglycemia include: (1) puppy does not eat, (2) puppy is not having bowel movements, (3) puppy walks around disoriented. In this event rush the puppy to the vet!

Puppies that develop coccidian sometimes have blood in their stools and diarrhea. If your puppy develops diarrhea, it can be a change of diet, stress, or coccidian. If you suspect it to be coccidian, rush it to the vet to get Albon Liquid. If left untreated death can occur quickly. Coccidian occurs if the puppy is kept in a filthy area or from the stresses of shipping/changing homes. It is your duty to keep the puppy in a clean and sanitized environment once the puppy leaves my care.

We will not be responsible for vet bills or death due to hypoglycemia or coccidian. We take no responsibility for any other vet bills incurred after the purchase of your puppy, except as otherwise stated above. In the event of a questionable cause of death, an autopsy may be performed at your discretion and expense. If death stems from birth or from prior health care (under breeder care), you will be given another puppy as soon as one is available.

We have many excellent veterinarians in our surrounding areas, so use your personal preference, but please go for the safety of your puppy.