Y-Farms Puppy Health Guarantee
You are allowed five (5) days to have your veterinarian examine your puppy for any health problems that may be present. You must have a written statement from the veterinarian who examined the puppy explaining any health issue discovered. If there is a problem that cannot be rectified, you may return the puppy to us on the day following the exam or within the five (5) days allowed. Upon returning your puppy, you will receive a full refund of your purchase price.
All of our puppies are sold in good faith. Although we do offer a health guarantee (outlined below), no dog is sold for any specific use or promise of performance, such as but not limited to: brood bitch, stud dog, show dog, or field trial competitor.
Suppose before the age of twenty-six (26) months your dog develops any of the following conditions. In that case, it shall be replaced by the breeder (Y-Farms Kennels) with another puppy of equal value and similar quality. If you are not interested in a replacement puppy, half (1/2) of your original purchase price will be refunded (at the breeder's discretion), provided that the said dog is spay/neutered with written proof from your veterinarian. Your replacement puppy will be supplied free of charge except for shipping costs and a health certificate. Suppose the value of the replacement puppy is greater than the original price. In that case, the buyer (you) will be responsible for paying the difference before the replacement puppy is in your possession.
Above Mentioned Conditions:
Hip/Elbow Dysplasia - As evaluated by the Orthopedic Foundation of Animals
Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC) - As assessed by the required DNA testing through the University of Minnesota
Progressive Retinal Atrophy and Congenital Cataract(s) - As certified by AVCO Diplomat Veterinary Ophthalmologist.
The purchasers' responsibility is to agree to the following terms for this agreement to remain in effect.
We must be notified within fifteen (15) days of diagnosing Hip Dysplasia, EIC, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, or Congenital Cataract.
Preceding the diagnosis of one of the health as mentioned above problems, said dog must be spayed /neutered or euthanized (if it is medically necessary).
Your dog must be registered with the AKC within 90 days of receiving the puppy registration paperwork.
Your dog may NOT have been bred before claiming the health issue.
Our registered kennel name (Y-Farms) shall be used and appear in the dog AKC/UKC registered name.
If you are claiming a replacement puppy or a refund, it shall be in writing and accompanied by the following:
A copy of this guarantee
The dog's original AKC registration certificate was signed back to the breeder with ownership.
Veterinary certification of the hip, elbow, or eye defect described above
Veterinary certificate of EIC.
Veterinary certification of spay/neuter or euthanasia.
This claim must be submitted to the breeder before the dog reaches 26 months. Y-Farms will reserve the right to take possession of the affected live dog if the buyer claims a replacement puppy BEFORE EUTHANASIA.
We make every effort to keep our puppies healthy and safe while at our kennel; therefore, we ask you to do the same at your home. Please keep your puppy away from other animals and public areas until they have completed all of their vaccinations (6, 9, 12 & 16 weeks). We will not be held responsible for your puppy coming into contact with any diseases after leaving our kennel.
***If, for whatever reason, you cannot keep your puppy/dog. Please get in touch with us; we will be glad to help you find a suitable placement for your dog.
This guarantee is non-transferable to persons other than the documented persons in the original transaction. We, Y-Farms Kennels, reserve the right to have the puppy seen and evaluated by our veterinarian.
Purchaser: _____________________________________________ Date: __________________
Y-Farms Representative: __________________________________ Date: __________________
