General Statements
All puppies have received their appropriate vaccinations and parasite treatments. In addition, we expect you to have your veterinarian examine the puppy witin 72 hours of receipt of the puppy, and will not honor any claims made after that time except as noted below.
Hip Dysplasia
Failure to certify clear of hip dysplasia by BOTH the OFA by the time the dog is 26 months of age AND have a PennHIP Distraction Index of 50% or greater for the current breed median with DJD present after 18 months of age and before 26 months of age. If said dog has moderate or severe dysplasia according to OFA, PennHIP evaluation is not necessary. Should a dog be diagnosed dysplastic you have the following remedies:
- The dog may be returned to us for replacement.
- The dog may be euthanised by a licensed veterinarian.
- *The dog may be spayed or neutered and kept by owner.
Hereditary Eye Defects
The dog must be examined by a veterinary opthamologist before 26 months of age. Should a dog be diagnosed with a hereditary defect you have the following remedies:
- The dog may be returned to us for replacement.
- The dog may be euthanised by a licensed veterinarian.
- *The dog may be spayed or neutered and kept by owner.
Sub-Aortic Stenosis
The dog must be examined by a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Cardiology, with a color Doppler ultra-sound. Should a dog be diagnosed with a hereditary heart defect you have the following remedies:
- The dog may be returned to us for replacement.
- The dog may be euthanised by a licensed veterinarian.
Other Genetic Problems
All dogs must be examined by a licensed veterinarian before 12 months of age. Should your veterinarian, Webshire Kennels, and Webshire Kennels veterinarian discover and concur on the existence of a genetic-specific defect you have the following remedies:
- The dog may be returned to us for replacement.
*If BUYER chooses to keep said dog with the preceding conditions, a replacement puppy will be sold for half of the purchase price. Documentation from licensed veterinarian stating said dog has been spayed or neutered is required before guarantee will be honored.
Any animal with known defects or symptoms may NOT be used for breeding purposes. This guarantee applies to the original purchaser only, and may not be assigned. You must select a replacement within 24 months of discovery or forfeit all rights.
This contract is not binding until it is signed by BUYER and countersigned by SELLER.