Health Warranty

This warranty is solely for the benefit of ____________________ (buyer’s name) for a puppy born ________________ (date of birth).

                                     
Elk Prairie Doodles will warranty puppy until he/she reaches the age of twelve (12) months from all serious life-threatening hereditary defects which specifically include hip dysplasia and progressive retinal atrophy. If puppy is determined to have a serious life-threatening or life-debilitating hereditary defect within said period of time and breeder receives original certificates to such diagnosis from two independent licensed veterinarians, Breeder agrees to provide a replacement puppy from the next available litter. (Shipping Fees not included.)
Common ailments that might possibly arise are not covered; common ailments include but are not limited to: dry skin, allergies, improper bite, hotspots, ear infections, urinary tract infections, bladder infections.

 
This warranty is only applicable to the above-named Owner, the original purchaser. If puppy has been sold or given away, the health warranty becomes null and void. All veterinary care and associated costs are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the Owner. Puppy that has been physically injured is not covered by this warranty.

 
If puppy is diagnosed (based on preliminary x-rays) by The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals “OFA” or PennHip with severe dysplasia on or before 12 months of age, the Owner must submit a copy of the OFA or PennHip preliminary report to the Breeder. A Veterinarian cannot make this diagnosis alone. The diagnosis can be made only by OFA or PennHip. All x-rays must be done under anesthesia to provide the greatest amount of muscle relaxation. This warranty shall become null and void if the owner allowed the dog to become overweight or allowed the developing joints to become overstressed at any point or injured during the warranty period. Should results from OFA show that obesity or an injury occurred that caused or contributed to the dysplasia, no replacement will be provided.

If puppy is diagnosed by a veterinary ophthalmologist certified by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists “ACVO” as having Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) on or before 12 months of age, the Owner must submit a copy of this report to the Breeder. Only a diagnosis made by an ACVO certified veterinarian is acceptable for this warranty.

Puppy must be kept current on all vaccinations including rabies. We recommend he/she be kept on monthly heartworm preventative for prevention of heartworm disease. We recommend he/she be kept on flea and tick preventative as well. Copies of these records will be required to be submitted to Breeder if Owner is looking for a replacement puppy. A puppy that has not been given vaccinations, heartworm preventative as stated, or flea treatments when needed or has become overweight will not be covered under the warranty at our discretion.
                         

Owner has 3 business days after purchase to have puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian of his/her choice, at the Owner’s sole expense, and if the veterinarian determines such puppy has a life-threatening hereditary defect and is unfit for sale, then puppy may be returned immediately to Breeder (within 24 hours after such determination) and a replacement puppy will be provided from the next available litter. A statement setting forth such defect from the diagnosing veterinarian on the veterinarian’s letterhead must be received by the Breeder at the time puppy is returned. All veterinary and transportation expenses are the Owner’s obligation. The Breeder reserves the right to have puppy examined by a veterinarian of choice before a replacement is made. Minor health ailments including, but not limited to: fleas, worms or parasites, overbite, underbite, or stress induced diarrhea (Giardia or Coccidia) due to puppy’s transition from Breeder’s home, are not reasons for puppy to be returned to Breeder.

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