Our Puppy Health Guarantee

 

We guarantee that at the time of sale there will be no signs of disease or parasites and that our puppies will be completely healthy. This means that our puppies are free from viral infections, pathogenic bacterial infections, fungal infections, and congenital defects.

 

BREEDER HEALTH GUARANTEE

 

We provide the following health guarantees for every Doberman puppy purchased from us:

 

1. General Health Guarantee (72 Hours)

We guarantee that your puppy is free from contagious and serious infectious disease (e.g., Parvovirus, Distemper) for a period of 72 hours from the time the puppy leaves our care.

  • Veterinary Examination Required: The Buyer must have the puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian within these initial 72 hours.
  • Procedure: If a licensed veterinarian finds the puppy to be unsound or suffering from a contagious disease during this 72-hour window, the Buyer must notify us immediately and provide a written statement from the examining vet. We reserve the right to have a second veterinarian (of our choosing and expense) confirm the diagnosis.
  • Remedy: Should the diagnosis be confirmed, the Buyer may return the puppy(we will pay for the logistic) for a full refund of the purchase price or choose a replacement puppy from the available litter or a future litter.

2. Genetic and Hereditary Health Guarantee (36 Months)

We offer a 36-month (two-year) guarantee against severe, life-altering, or debilitating genetic and hereditary conditions, which specifically includes:

  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
  • Wobbler’s Syndrome
  • Severe Hip or Elbow Dysplasia (requiring surgical correction)
  • Any other inherited condition that would require euthanasia or significantly impact the dog’s quality of life.

Conditions for the 36-Month Guarantee:

  • Proof of Diagnosis: The Buyer must provide clear, documented evidence from a board-certified specialist (e.g., certified cardiologist for DCM, orthopedic specialist for Dysplasia) or a VET confirming the genetic condition.
  • Owner Care: This guarantee is void if the dog has been neglected, abused, overweight, excessively exercised before three years of age.
  • Required Health Maintenance: The Buyer must maintain the dog’s annual veterinary visits and follow all necessary preventative care and feeding protocols.

Remedy for Genetic Condition:

If a qualifying genetic condition is diagnosed within the 36-month period, we offer one of the following remedies:

  • Replacement Puppy: The Buyer will receive a replacement puppy of equal value from a mutually agreed-upon future litter. The original dog may remain with the Buyer or be returned to us, at the Buyer’s discretion and our agreement.
  • Refund: A refund of up to the full purchase price (contingent upon the severity of the condition and the dog being spayed/neutered and documentation provided to us).

🛑 What This Guarantee Does Not Cover

This guarantee covers the core health of the dog but is not an insurance policy for general care. It does not cover the following:

  • Normal occurrences such as parasites (worms, giardia, coccidia), fleas, or kennel cough.
  • Injuries, accidents, or illness caused by the dog’s own actions or environmental factors after leaving our care.
  • Minor cosmetic issues, umbilical hernias, or issues that do not impact the dog’s quality of life.
  • Temperament or behavioral issues, as these are primarily the result of environment, training, and socialization after the puppy leaves our facility.
  • Medical expenses, veterinary bills, or treatments incurred by the Buyer. This guarantee applies only to the cost of the puppy itself.

📝 Buyer Obligations (Guarantee Validity)

To keep this Health Guarantee valid, the Buyer agrees to the following:

  1. Provide the puppy with routine veterinary care, including all required vaccinations and parasite control.
  2. Provide adequate food, shelter, and proper care throughout the dog’s life.
  3. Ensure the dog is not excessively exercised (high impact running/jumping) until at least 6 months of age to protect developing joints.