Health Guarantee
Written down, and given to you first
We provide the full guarantee before any commitment is made, so you can read it carefully and ask your own veterinarian about it.
Clearances required before any pairing
Hips
OFA evaluation at twenty-four months or later. No dog with a rating below Good enters the program.
Elbows
OFA elbow evaluation, normal required on both sides.
Cardiac
Advanced cardiac examination by a board-certified veterinary cardiologist.
Eyes
Annual CAER examination by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist.
Genetic Panel
Full breed-relevant DNA panel, including PRA1, PRA2, prcd-PRA, ICT-A, DM and MD.
Documentation
Every certificate is available for you to read before a deposit is ever discussed.
What every puppy goes home with
- A written two-year guarantee against life-altering hereditary conditions.
- A complete veterinary examination within seventy-two hours of pickup, at our expense if you prefer our clinic.
- First vaccinations, two deworming rounds and a registered microchip.
- Copies of both parents' clearance certificates and the puppy's medical record.
- Lifetime breeder support by phone or email, for as long as your dog is with you.
- A standing commitment to take any dog we have bred back at any point in its life.