Health Guarantee

Initial Health - three day guarantee

Three (3) days from arrival of the puppy, he/she is guaranteed against poor health with proof of examination and diagnosis by a veterinarian. The puppy may be returned at the buyer's expense for refund or replacement with all papers and a letter from the veterinarian describing the health problems. "Poor health" does not include minor problems such as ear mites, fleas, ticks, worms or coccidia unless severe and life threatening.

The puppy will have been vaccinated for parvo virus and this should give protection until the second vaccination which should be scheduled at around twelve (12) weeks of age. We recommend that the puppy stay out of public areas where he/she could contract parvo virus from infected dog feces until one week after the second vaccination. It is the buyer's responsibility not to expose the puppy to contagious situations.

Extended Two Year Guarantee

We guarantee against all serious or life threatening genetic disease up to the age of twenty-four months. The seller reserves the right to have a second opinion from a veterinarian of our choice at the buyer's expense.

In the case of hip dysplasia, the buyer must submit both the x-ray and the accompanying report from OFA, OVC or PennHip. In the event that the hip dysplasia affects the dog's quality of life, hampers the dog's natural movement and requires surgery to correct the problem, the dog may be returned at the buyer's expense for refund, replacement, or, at the seller's discretion, the buyer may keep the affected dog and have the purchase price refund put directly towards veterinary costs. The onset and severity of hip dysplasia is affected by many environmental factors. Care must be taken to make sure puppies are not over exercised, nor frequently forced to walk on slippery surfaces or climb stairs.

The puppy should be fed good quality dog food and not have been overweight at any time during the guarantee period. Obesity renders the hip dysplasia guarantee null and void. See the heath and nutrition pages for more information.

In the event of an eye defect, submit a copy of the CERF report from an examination by a qualified ophthalmologist.

The buyer agrees to maintain this puppy in good health, providing routine preventative health care including but not limited to regular visits to a veterinarian for vaccinations, parasite control and physical examinations. Failure to comply with this section nullifies the guarantee.

The following conditions are not covered by this guarantee because of environmental factors: cancer, allergies, thyroid dysfunction, demodectic mange and other autoimmune disorders.

Any health problems which are or could be the result of injury, trauma, abuse, neglect or failure to maintain the general health of this dog are not covered by this health guarantee. Veterinary records must be sent to doodledogs.ca if any claims on this health guarantee are made.

The health guarantee is non-transferable; all guarantees stated apply to the original buyer only.