2-YEAR HEALTH GUARANTEE

As a breeder, we are constantly growing in our knowledge and what we should and should not be doing for our puppies. With this growth, we have updated our contract to include what age the Dog must be for spay/neuter as we have learned that early spay and neuter can be detrimental to the dogs forever health. Please take a look at this site as it walks through all the reasons why you should wait for spay/neuter.

For our Health Guarantee, we require waiting until at least 18 months of age for spay/neuter as early spay/neuter has been found to increase the risks of joint disorders, impact urinary health, and increase cancer among other things. Females, in addition to being at least 18 months of age must have gone through at least one heat cycle. The heat cycle for females releases hormones that are beneficial for bladder maturity as well as joint health and overall development. Early spay/neuter before 18 months of age (both males and females) & prior to females first heat voids Health Guarantee.

Our 24 Months of Age Genetic Health Guarantee covers the following listed conditions:

• Seller guarantees until two years of age Puppy against moderate to severe hip dysplasia which would reduce Puppy’s quality of life. If there is evidence of hip dysplasia, the Puppy must go to a veterinarian that specializes in PennHIP.

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The Distraction Index (DI) will not be used to determine hip dysplasia as this is a risk indicator only. The Osteoarthritis (OA) Findings will be used to determine hip dysplasia and must indicate moderate OA or severe OA on either or both hips for health guarantee.

• Seller guarantees until two years of age Puppy against congenital cardiac disease. If there is a concern for congenital cardiac disease, Buyer must go to a board certified cardiologist and complete an OFA Advanced Cardiac Exam. This guarantee covers congenital cardiac disease diagnosed during the OFA Advanced Cardiac Exam via echocardiographic examination that is found to be Abnormal with Moderate or Severe severity. Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Specialty of Cardiology is considered by the American Veterinary Medical Association as the benchmark of clinical proficiency for veterinarians in clinical cardiology, and examination by a Diplomate of this specialty board is required.

• Our dogs receive a complete panel of breed-recommended genetic tests. Seller will not breed any dog that is affected by any of the diseases that their breed is tested for. If a dog is a known carrier of any disease, Seller will not pair that dog with another dog that is also a carrier of known disease and therefore guarantees until two years of age Puppy to be NOT AFFECTED by any of the genetic diseases that the Dam & Sire have been tested for. It is acceptable for the puppy to be Normal (clear) or a Carrier of the disease trait. Paw Print Genetics is the approved diagnostic testing laboratory if concerned Puppy is affected by any disease and must also include parentage confirmation required by Paw Print Parentage™ if testing shows Puppy is affected.

CARING FOR YOUR NEW PUPPY

Our puppies are generally very easy to care for. Here are a few pointers that we think are important reminders of how to care for your new puppy, and are prerequisite for the health guarantee to be valid.

• Your puppy needs to be examined by a licensed veterinarian within 3 days of going home. Find a vet that you feel comfortable with, and keep regular appointments so your vet gets to know your puppy.

  • We DO NOT support the use of Corporate Veterinary Groups. Corporate Veterinarians may feel pressure to up-sell clients to increase profit margins as profit is oftentimes a key driver with large corporations in charge. Please find a local veterinarian that is NOT part of a Corporate Veterinary Group.

• Keep your puppy up to date on shots, worming and other preventative protocol.

• Feed your puppy a good, well-rounded age appropriate diet. Do not underfeed or overfeed your puppy. In general, follow the recommended feeding guidelines found on the bag.

  • We love Life's Abundance and NuVet products. We wean our puppies onto Life's Abundance Puppy Formulas, as well as NuVet Plus K9 Immune System Builder Powder. We highly recommend you to continue using these products for the life of your dog.

  • Find other top-rated pet foods on dogfoodadvisor.com. Our Health Guarantee requires choosing a 4-5 star dog food that is appropriate for the age of your puppy/dog.

    • If deciding to remain on Life’s Abundance formulation that is appropriate for the age of your Puppy/dog, this food does satisfy the proper nutrition requirements. If deciding to change to a different brand, please reach out if you need any guidance in selecting another great food for your Puppy/dog.

• Avoid exposing your puppy to physically stressful situations, such as frequent stair climbing or standing on concrete for long periods of time during his formative years.

• Provide adequate shelter and make sure there is always fresh clean water available.

• Make sure your puppy has plenty of exercise on a regular basis, and whenever possible. Don't overdo it in the first few months as puppies need lots of rest too!