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Stokeshire 3-Year Health & Wellness Partnership Guarantee

 
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Effective July 21, 2025

At Stokeshire Designer Doodles, we believe a guarantee should be more than fine print — it should be a plan. That’s why our 3-Year Health & Wellness Partnership Guarantee exceeds industry standards to provide you with peace of mind and long-term support. It is not a promise of perfection but a commitment to ethical breeding, client education, and your puppy’s well-being. Our mission at Stokeshire Designer Doodles is to raise exceptional, therapy-grade puppies that are healthy, well-adjusted, and bred with purpose. Our 3-Year Health Guarantee aims not only to protect your investment but also to educate and empower our families with veterinary-backed knowledge, holistic practices, and clarity about what is — and is not — covered.

This guarantee applies to all puppies adopted from Stokeshire Designer Doodles, including but not limited to:

  • Australian Mountain Doodles (AMD)

  • Golden Mountain Doodles (GMD)

  • Bernedoodles (Mini, Standard, Micro)

  • Goldendoodles (Mini & Standard)

  • Unfurnished & Ultra Bernedoodles & Australian Mountain Doodles

  • Australian Mountain Dogs

  • Mini American Shepherd Hybrids

What This Guarantee Covers

We guarantee that your puppy is in good health and free of life-limiting genetic diseases at the time of sale. If, within the first 36 months of life, your puppy is diagnosed with a serious, inherited, and debilitating genetic condition that significantly affects quality of life and requires euthanasia or lifelong medication, we will offer a replacement puppy at our earliest convenience, subject to the terms below.

What This Guarantee Does Not Cover

We do not guarantee against:

  • Parasitic infections (Giardia, Coccidia, worms)

  • Common viruses (Parvo, Kennel Cough, etc.)

  • Minor conditions such as cherry eye, umbilical hernias, underbites/overbites, hypoglycemia

  • Issues resulting from trauma, poor nutrition, neglect, or delayed veterinary care

  • Conditions caused by environmental, nutritional, or lifestyle choices post-adoption

These ailments are common across all breeders and shelters, and while we do everything possible to prevent them, they are not considered congenital or hereditary.

General Disclaimer

While we genetically screen our sires and dams to minimize the risk of disease, no breeder can guarantee a dog will be free from all genetic or developmental issues. All guarantees are non-transferable and apply only to the original purchaser.

This is a long-term partnership, not a refund policy.

Coverage Period

This guarantee begins the day your puppy goes home and remains in effect for 36 months, provided the buyer fully complies with the health, nutrition, veterinary, and care standards outlined below.

What This Guarantee Supports

In the rare event your puppy is diagnosed with a life-altering congenital condition that:

  • Is determined to be present at birth

  • Is non-correctable, and

  • Significantly impairs quality of life

...we will support you with:

  • Educational guidance from our breeder and health support team

  • Consultation referrals with licensed veterinary specialists

  • Courtesy credit toward future Stokeshire programs (e.g., Doodle School, nutrition support)

In exceptional cases, and at our sole discretion, we may offer placement on a waitlist for a future puppy. No financial refund is offered or implied.

What This Guarantee Does Not Cover

  • Requests for cash refunds or automatic puppy replacements

  • Size, coat, color, shedding, or temperament mismatches

  • Behavioral issues not caused by a congenital condition

  • Parasites, infections, UTIs, ear infections, or vaccinosis

  • Orthopedic conditions linked to spay/neuter timing, overfeeding, or injury

  • Any trauma, obesity-related illness, or lifestyle-induced health conditions

  • Reactions to vaccines, preventatives, or environmental stressors

Initial Veterinary Exam (Required)

You must take your puppy to a licensed veterinarian within 7 calendar days of pickup or delivery and submit the signed exam form to Stokeshire. Failure to do so voids this guarantee.

Health Trifecta: Your Responsibilities

This guarantee is only valid if the following care standards are met by the buyer:

1. Nutrition & Weight

  • Feed a high-quality, species-appropriate diet

  • Maintain ideal body condition (no obesity or underfeeding)

  • Provide purchase records for food used

2. Spay/Neuter Timing

  • Puppies must be altered between 12 and 24 months unless medically exempted in writing by a licensed veterinarian

  • Proof of procedure must be submitted to Stokeshire within 30 days of completion

Early spay/neuter without veterinary cause may void orthopedic-related protections under this guarantee.

3. Environment & Activity

  • Avoid overexertion, jumping, or high-impact exercise before 12 months

  • Provide indoor housing, basic obedience, and routine preventative care

  • Use monthly heartworm/flea prevention and schedule annual vet visits

  • Avoid trauma, neglect, over-vaccination, or other avoidable risks

2-Week Allergy Policy

Should a household allergy to dogs be discovered, we will refund the purchase price within 14 days of pickup, minus a 10% admin fee. Refunds exclude Stokeshire Doodle School or training fees.

2-Week Money-Back Health Guarantee

If a life-threatening congenital defect is found during the preliminary exam, you may:

  • Return the puppy for a full refund (less credit card fees and transport costs)

  • Or select a replacement from a future litter (subject to availability)

To qualify, written documentation must be submitted within 7 days of pickup.

Nutrition Requirements

We recommend:

  • Diamond Naturals Skin & Coat Salmon + Potato as our starter food

  • Transitioning to We Feed Raw or ButcherBox for Pets for optimal gut health

Better diets equal better longevity, brain development, coat quality, and immune function. Learn more:

Common Puppy Conditions & Our Recommendations

Giardia & Coccidia: Normal in puppies. Treat with Panacur or Albon. Follow-up fecals recommended.

Worms: We deworm all puppies proactively. Reinfection can occur. Repeat fecal tests are essential.

Hernias: Often cosmetic and resolve with growth. Repair at spay/neuter if needed.

Bites (Over/Under): Not health-threatening. Monitored in growing breeds.

UTIs or yeast: Linked to food sensitivity, environment, and hydration. Diet plays a huge role.

Why Hybrid Vigor Matters

We combine lines from:

  • Golden Retrievers (sweet, loyal — predisposed to hip dysplasia, lymphoma)

  • Poodles (highly intelligent — prone to bloat, gut sensitivity, PRA)

  • Australian Shepherds / Mini Americans (smart, energetic — eye disorders, MDR1)

  • Bernese Mountain Dogs (gentle giants — shorter lifespan, cancer)

By hybridizing these breeds, we promote genetic diversity, reducing the expression of harmful recessive genes and improving health. Our parent dogs come from champion and show-quality lines, with full DNA health panels and OFA certifications.

If a Serious Condition Is Diagnosed

  1. Notify us within 7 days of diagnosis via email

  2. Submit documentation from two licensed, independent veterinarians

  3. Include all supporting records: exam history, food logs, proof of spay/neuter, etc.

Our team will review the file and, if eligible, provide:

  • Educational and wellness planning

  • Referral to veterinary partners

  • Courtesy credit (not cash refund)

  • In rare cases, waitlist access for a future puppy

Acknowledgment

By taking home a Stokeshire puppy, you agree that:

  • Dogs are living beings, not manufactured products

  • This policy is a support structure, not a service warranty

  • You are responsible for the ongoing care, protection, and decisions that affect your dog’s health

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin and enforceable in Taylor County, WI. It applies only to the original buyer and is non-transferable.

Our Commitment to You

We breed ethically. We educate transparently. And we support you not just at pickup—but for the lifetime of your dog. Our 3-Year Guarantee is our way of saying:

"You're not in this alone."

For questions, documentation, or next steps, please contact:
Stokeshire Designer Doodles

Legal Notice

All claims must be submitted in writing with supporting documentation. Jurisdiction is Taylor County, Wisconsin. No cash refunds after 2 weeks. All replacements are subject to availability and will be offered at the breeder’s discretion.

This guarantee is a testament to our commitment to responsible breeding, transparency, and your peace of mind.

 

Health & Nutrition

Breed-Specific & Genetic Research

  • Inherited Disorders in Mixed vs. Purebred Dogs – Downey et al. (2013), Journal of the AVMA

  • Gut Microbiome in Raw-Fed vs. Kibble-Fed Dogs – Franklin et al. (2017), PLOS ONE

  • Golden Retriever Lifetime Study – Morris Animal Foundation (2015)

  • Gut Microbiota Differences by Diet – Kim et al., Gut Pathogens (2017)

  • Addison’s Disease in Standard Poodles – University of Minnesota, Canine Genetics Lab

  • MDR1 Mutation in Herding Breeds – University of Washington & Collie Health Foundation (2019)

  • Condition-Specific Genetic Risks in Purebreds – Van Steenbeek et al. (2016), Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine

  • Golden Retriever Health & Care – Stockner, A. (2024), PetMD

  • Common Golden Retriever Health Problems – Purina (2020)

Breeder Resources & Ethical Standards

Gut Health, Diet, & Probiotics