Health Guarantee
We take great pride, care and pleasure in sending you a happy healthy puppy. Your puppy will be in good health as far as the Seller knows. All of our puppies have been seen by a licensed vet twice before you receive him/her. Puppy will be seen by a licensed vet within days of leaving our possession. Feel free to contact us at any time about your puppy or as an adult. We love to hear from people that have received our puppies. We gladly offer e-mail support for the life of your pet. IF FOR ANY REASON, AT ANY TIME, YOU ARE UNABLE TO CARE FOR HIM/HER, HE OR SHE IS WELCOME BACK TO OUR HOME.
We guarantee the health of all puppies sold for 1 (one) year after date of birth. If puppy is diagnosed with a life threatening or life altering congenital disorder we will put the money paid for purchase price of current puppy (minus shipping costs) towards another puppy of your choice. For owner to receive a credit towards another puppy the sick puppy must be returned to us immediately at owner's expense accompanied by AKC papers and a written vet statement describing the health condition.
Disorders covered under this contract include severe hip dysphasia (no replacement if the dog is diagnosed with hip dysplasia and the dog is overweight or over exercised), kidney, heart, liver, pancreas, spine or liver problems that severely limit or alter the life of the puppy or dog. The guarantee does not cover common conditions such as cherry eye, entropion, loose hips, stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, skin allergies, parasites (Coccidia, Giardia, Hookworms, ticks, fleas, mites, etc), Mange (Demodectic, Sarcoptic or Cheyletiella), autoimmune disorders, thyroid dysfunction, bacterial infections, Herniations, Heart Murmur grades I, II or III, Patella Luxation grades I, II or III, or undescended testicles.
This guarantee does not cover if the puppy is injured by accident, neglect, abuse or if problems arise due to breeding. Under no circumstances is puppy guaranteed to be breed or show quality or capable.
If puppy dies a replacement will be offered provided the owner sends us an autopsy report from a licensed vet stating a congenital defect caused the death.
At no time do we refund money, pay vet bills or transportation.
Owner also agrees to provide the puppy with preventive care, including but not limited to dewormings, vaccines, heartworm treatment and vet checks. Owner agrees to never chain the puppy or dog and to give the puppy or dog adequate living conditions and a healthy diet.
In order for the health guarantee to remain valid owner must take the puppy to a license vet within 72 hours of receiving the puppy and mail a copy of the vet statement back to Seller. THIS IS MANDATORY - WITHOUT THIS EXAM (and returned statement), THE HEALTH GUARANTEE SHALL BE CONSIDERED NULL AND VOID. For health guarantee to remain valid owner must keep puppy up to date on all vaccines including but not limited to rabies, parvo and distemper.
If animal is sold, transferred or given away the health guarantee will be void.
By signing this contract, both parties have read and agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement. The Seller neither makes nor implies any warranties or guarantees, express or implied, other than those written in this agreement including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and fitness. This document constitutes the agreement between the Breeder and Buyer with respect to this sale. The Buyer's signature below indicates that he/she has read, agrees and does understand all the conditions of the Health Guarantee. This agreement is made for our mutual benefit to protect the purchaser, the seller, and most of all THE PUPPY.
There will be no refunds or exchanges after the expiration of this health warranty. The purchaser and breeder also agree to file any legal disputes regarding this legally binding contract in the Breeder's State and county jurisdiction, Monett, Missouri (Barry County). In the event of any litigation in connection with this guarantee, purchaser shall be responsible for legal fees incurred by seller. Any legal expenses incurred by the purchaser are to also be paid at his expense.
PurchaserDateBreederDatePlease sign and return to
Margaret Howerton
Post Office Box 55
Monett, MO 65708
This guarantee must be filled out and submitted BEFORE you send a deposit!
A paper copy must be signed and returned to me before you will receive the AKC paperwork.
Please contact me with any questions before you fill this out.
