Stokeshire health guarantee

General disclaimer

No breeder can state that any given Puppy will be completely free of a genetic defect. STOKESHIRE DESIGNER DOODLES screens the background of all prospective sires and dames used in the breeding program to reduce the odds of whelping a genetically inferior or defective Puppy.

Transferability of Guarantee

The guarantee is made only with Buyer and is not transferable to any person or entity.

Veterinary Inspection

Buyer agrees to take Puppy to schedule a veterinarian visit for a Preliminary Examination within 48 hours following receipt of Puppy at 6 Week Puppy Selection. This visit should be scheduled within one week of take-home. Please contact us if you are unable to do so via email. Such examinations must include a  written assessment of overall fitness and wellness signed by the veterinarian.  Failure to receive a Preliminary Examination will void all guarantees under this agreement, express or implied.  The results of the Preliminary Examination must accompany any future request for a refund or exchange of Puppy under sections 4 or 5.

Money Refund 2-Week Full Guarantee

If Puppy is found during the Preliminary Examination to have a congenital health defect, Buyer may return Puppy for (i) full refund of the purchase price or (ii) choice of a Puppy from a future litter at the Seller’s earliest reasonable convenience.  Failure to return Puppy for any congenital defect discovered in the Preliminary Examination will bar any future claim under section 5.  Any amount refunded will be reduced by actually incurred third party out of pocket expenses paid by the Seller to facilitate the return of Puppy to include travel and shipping.  Written notice of an intent to return Puppy must be provided to Seller within 14 days of receipt of Puppy and must be accompanied by a copy of the Preliminary Examination.  If notice is provided by e-mail, the Preliminary Examination may be provided separately by US Postal Service or express mail.  Notice by US Postal Service or express mail will be effective upon postmark or time of receipt by the carrier.  Notice by electronic mail will be effective at time of receipt by Seller.

• If you find that you or someone in your home is allergic to dogs, we do offer you a full refund within 2-Weeks of the take home date. 10% Credit Card Fee applies to the refund. STOKESHIRE DOODLE SCHOOL refunds to not apply. You must spent time with your puppy prior to it entering our training program to ensure your puppy will be well suited in your home after the 4, 8, 12 week program.

General Health Guarantee

Following the conduct of the Preliminary Inspection and until Puppy reaches 36 months of age, if Puppy is found to have a congenital health defect that prevents Puppy from participating in normal daily activities, Seller will offer a replacement Puppy from a future litter at the Seller’s earliest reasonable convenience.  A written description of the defect, a description of the degree of physical impairment and a copy of the Preliminary Examination must accompany any request for replacement of Puppy under this section 5.  Buyer reserves the right, at Buyer’s expense, to have Puppy examined by a veterinarian of Buyer’s choosing.  In the event that opinions of Buyer’s and Seller’s veterinarians differ, Buyer agrees that the final determination of the validity of any claim will be made by a veterinarian selected by mutual agreement of the veterinarians who provided opinions to Buyer and Seller.  The cost of the deciding opinion will be paid equally by Buyer and Seller.  Replacement of Puppy, if any, will be in accordance with section 9.  This guarantee does not include viral illnesses, bacterial illnesses, acquired illness, vaccinosis, allergies, bites, infections, hernias, hypoglycemia, Guardia, Coccidosis, indigestion of foreign objects, ingestion of food or chemicals, or physical injury contracted or incurred following Buyer’s receipt of Puppy.

Hip Guarantee

STOKESHIRE DESIGNER DOODLES  guarantees the health of Puppy’s hips in the following manner:

6.1.  Hips will be certifiable at a level of borderline or better by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (“OFA”) prior to 36 months of age.

Responsibilities of Buyer

Certain activities can cause joint or other health problems. To avoid these problems, buyer agrees to the following terms.  Failure to abide by any term will result in the voiding of any Guarantee in the contract, written or implied:

7.1. Buyer must have a Full Puppy examined by a veterinarian within 14 days of receipt of Puppy. Please contact us if this is not possible for you.

7.2. Buyer will not take Puppy to any public place (such as parks, pet stores, or obedience classes) until the completion of puppy shots (approximately 16 weeks) to avoid exposing Puppy to illness.

7.3. Puppy’s weight will be maintained at an appropriate level for the Puppy’s build and height. At no time is Buyer to permit Puppy to become “overweight” or “obese.”

7.4. Puppy will not be permitted to jump higher than Puppy’s elbow height during the first 12 months of Puppy’s life.

7.5. Puppy will not participate in physically strenuous activity during the first 12 months of Puppy’s life. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to verify with STOKESHIRE DESIGNER DOODLES that a physical activity does not qualify as strenuous prior to partaking in such activity. Such strenuous activity includes, but is not limited, to:

7.5.1. Long distance running

7.5.2. Flyball

7.5.3. Agility

7.5.4. Frisbee

7.5.5. Dock diving

7.6. Puppy will not be subject to frequent stair climbing during the first 12 months of Puppy’s life.

7.7. Puppy will be fed with a size appropriate, high-quality dog food or raw diet that promotes healthy bone and joint development. Buyer must show proof of receipts of food purchases.

7.8. Puppy will have annual veterinary check-ups with appropriate vaccinations and monthly administration of heartworm preventative.

7.9. Puppy will be kept free of all parasites. Please notify us if your examination shows any traces of parasites. We use a more holistic approach with our puppies, avoiding harsh medications.

7.10. Puppy will reside inside Buyer’s residence.

7.11. Puppy will not be subject to physical abuse.

7.12. Major trauma (example, car accident) immediately voids any Guarantee.

7.13. If hips do not meet the minimum standards listed in section 6, Buyer will provide reasonable written proof (such as veterinary documentation or affidavit) that all responsibilities listed in section 7.1 – 7.12 have been met within 30 days of such request’s postmark.

Health Testing

Health testing will be completed in the following manner. Failure to abide by any term will result in the voiding of this and any other Guarantee, written or implied:

8.1. All hip certifications as described in sections 6 will be at the expense of Buyer.

8.2. Test results that do not meet the guarantee certification minimums described in section 5 will be accompanied by written statement from a licensed veterinarian that took the x-rays or performed the examination and will be communicated to STOKESHIRE DESIGNER DOODLES within thirty (30) days of receipt of test results.

8.3. STOKESHIRE DESIGNER DOODLES will have the right to retest and re-certify Puppy at their discretion and expense.

Replacement of Puppy

If, prior to 36 months of age, it is determined that the Puppy has failed to meet the minimum requirements of section 5 or section 6, and the Buyer is able to show that it has met the requirements of this agreement, the Puppy will be replaced in the following manner:

9.1. The buyer cannot rehome the original puppy, should the buyer want to rehome the original puppy, it must be returned to STOKESHIRE at the buyer’s expense. Should they want to keep the original dog the buyer doesn’t have to return the puppy to get a replacement puppy or up to 50% of the puppy price returned.

9.2. Buyer will provide all health records for Puppy since original receipt of Puppy.

9.4. Buyer will be placed on the current waiting list for the next available litter.

9.5. Shipping expenses of replacement puppy will be at the expense of Buyer.

9.6. Only one replacement puppy will be given to the buyer, despite the number of health defects in the Puppy.

Right of Recovery

If Buyer cannot keep the Puppy then Seller will take back the Puppy at any time.  There will be no cash refund nor will a replacement puppy be provided.

Puppy Pick Upon Deposit

11.1. Puppies are offered to Buyers in order of deposits received.

11.2. Sellers reserve the right to first pick of the litter for themselves.

11.3. Buyer must choose puppy during the assigned one hour puppy choosing appointment at or near 6 weeks of age within 24 hours, or possibly lose their pick position.

11.4. Puppies must be paid in full and picked up by 6 weeks of age.  Seller reserves the right to sell any Puppy not picked up by 8 weeks of age to an alternate buyer.  Buyers who leave their pups after 8 weeks of age puppy choosing day agree to pay a $40 per day boarding fee. Additional days of Doodle School are $80 per day.

Additional Agreements

12.1. Buyer agrees to notify the Seller of change of contact information of email, phone, or address.

12.2. Buyer agrees to notify Seller of any health or temperament problem in Puppy.

12.3. Both Buyer and Seller must agree to any additions or modifications in writing.

12.4. This agreement will be governed by the laws of Wisconsin with venue in the courts of Taylor County.

Spay / Neuter Agreement

13.1. This Puppy is being sold for the purpose of a pet. Buyer agrees to not allow the dog to reproduce.

13.2.  Buyer agrees to have the Puppy spayed or neutered before the Puppy is 12 months of age*  Please use your vet’s discretion.

13.3.  Verification of the Puppy’s sexual altering must be sent to Seller within 30 days after the operation. Please email us when you have done so.