Happy Gilmore, Below is my hip guarantee. I'm not allowed to post my website w/o being a sponsor, so I copy and pasted it.
The concern that breeders have is the certainty that it really is their pup with the problem.... Here is a scenario. A guy buys a puppy from me and six months later he and his wife decide they want a second pup for company. They buy the same sex and color of pup and all is well until this second pups starts having issues with his hips. He calls the breeder and the breeder says, "Sorry, it's not my problem". So they decide to call me and tell me that their pup they bought from me is having hip problems. My guarantee requires that the buyer gets the pup micro chipped before the pup turns 16 weeks by a licensed vet. The vet must send me a signed statement of the microchip and the microchip #. This allows me to verify that this dog really is one of my pups. I have no problem honoring my guarantee. Fortunately I have never had to, but I will if an issue arises and the buyer simply abides by the guarantee.
No, I don't expect the dog back. I do require it to be spayed, as it's never a good idea to breed a dog that has hip problems. I will replace with a puppy, or money back at my discretion. A good breeder will be very flexible and understanding, but we also have to be aware that there are dishonest people out there and protect ourselves as well. If you buy a pup whose parents have passed their OFA, your dog is very unlikely to have any hip problems.
HIP GUARANTEE FOR IRELAND FARMS LABRADORS
Although performance, health and soundness of the sire and dam of a litter does not guarantee the offspring, there is a great chance of improving/keeping positive results through a very selective breeding program. We research bloodlines, and health of Labradors in our pedigrees before purchasing. We do everything possible here at Ireland Farms to produce a good, sound Labrador, free of genetic diseases.
With great confidence in the puppies we produce, We give a 26 month guarantee on the hips of the puppies bred by us here at Ireland Farms.
Our guarantee is for a puppy replacement, or at our decision, your money back, if the OFA finds the puppy having moderate to severe hip dysplasia. The following terms and conditions must be met to make this guarantee valid!
1) The puppy MUST be micro chipped before 16 weeks of age by a licensed veterinarian, A signed statement from the vet MUST be sent to us, with the microchip number included on the statement, within 2 weeks of the implant of chip. (see note at the bottom of page for the importance of the microchip).
2) The puppy MUST be fed a quality “puppy” food until it reaches one year of age. Good quality puppy food has the necessary nutrients needed for a growing puppy. Also, after 12 months of age, purchaser must continue a good quality food. Also purchaser must have wellness exams done by their veterinarian every 6 months and provide those documents to us.
3) The puppy MUST not be allowed to become obese.
4) The puppy MUST be given exercise, yet, not excessively.
5) The puppy has not suffered abuse,trauma, injury or neglect,that would affect development, this voids all guarantees.
6) The puppy must have a preliminary exam on the hips, before 15 months of age, sent to the ofa, and the results sent to us before 18 months of age.
7) The purchaser shall immediately notify the breeder of the condition and diagnosis of the hips.
The puppy's microchip number MUST be included on the paperwork by the examining veterinarian, which must scan the chip. Also the chip number MUST be included on OFA results.
9) The breeder, at our expense may require a second exam of the dog by a licensed veterinarian of OUR choice.
10) In the event both veterinarians arrive to the same diagnosis, the puppy/dog will be replaced at the next available litter with same sex/same color. Puppies will not be shipped. Pick up only.
11) In the event of a differing diagnosis, Buyer may request a third exam by a licensed veterinarian agreeable to the breeder. ALL expenses, associated with a third diagnosis, if necessary, be at the responsibility and expense of the purchaser. The diagnosis of a third exam will be binding.
12) Expenses for initial diagnosis, shipping of records, x-rays, and other info is the responsibility of the purchaser.
13) The dog must be registered to the original purchaser at the time of diagnosis.
14) The dog must not have sired/whelped a litter prior to the testing of hips, and/or before 2 years of age.
15) We do not require the dog be returned to us, but purchaser MUST provide proof to us, that the dog has been spayed./neutered within 45 days of diagnosis, whether purchaser is keeping or placing the dog.
16) Purchaser will return all AKC registration/ paperwork to Ireland Farms.
17) The Breeders monetary liability is expressly limited to the original purchase price under ALL circumstances, the purchaser agrees to liquidate all damages in/over the amount of the purchase price.
18) Must keep the name "Ireland Farms" in the registered name of dog.
IMPORTANCE OF THE MICROCHIP- We will only replace a puppy/dog that has been bred by us here at Ireland Farms. Not everyone is as honest as others, so we require the chip to be inserted.
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We guarantee your dogs eyes for the first year. An eye check must be done by a licensed animal eye doctor. This must then be turned into the Canine Eye Registration Foundation. Once the final results are returned and if your dog does not pass due to a non-injury issue, you will be given a puppy replacement, or a refund, at our discretion. The following criteria must be done for this guarantee to be valid:
See above #1-6, and #12-18. If these are not followed, the eye guarantee is void.
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