Purchase for Judith P.

Breeder guarantees that the dog's eyes and hips are good until the age of 26 months. Conditions of guarantee are stated below.

 

The eyes are guaranteed to be certifiable free and clear from congenital problems. Diagnosis must be made by a BOARD CERTIFIED VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGIST BY 26 MONTHS of age.

 

The dog’s hips are guaranteed to be O.F.A. certifiable at 24 months of age. X-rays must be taken by a BOARD CERTIFIED VETERINARIAN BY 26 MONTHS OF AGE.

 

Any dog purchased from Contender Retrievers that is found to have retinal or hip dysphasia and has followed the guidelines stated below, will be given a replacement puppy of comparable breeding and price. If buyer chooses to receive a puppy of a higher breeding and price, the price of the dog covered by this guarantee will apply toward the higher price of the new puppy. In order for this guarantee to be honored, buyer must abide by the following rules:

 

• The dog must be X-rayed by a competent veterinarian and evaluated by O.F.A. between the age of 24 months and 26 months of age.
• The dog's registration papers and a copy of this guarantee must be returned back to Contender Retrievers for the guarantee to be considered valid.
• All the freight charges are to be paid by the owner for the replacement dog.
• O.F.A. shall be the sole judge regarding hips. Hips must be rejected by O.F.A.
• CERF shall be the sole judge of hereditary eye problems. Eyes must be rejected by CERF.
• The dog must not be used for breeding until X-rayed and approved by O.F.A. and CERF. If dog has sired or whelped a litter, then this guarantee is void.
• The dog shall not be spayed or neutered  before 24 months of age.
• The guarantee must be in original owner’s name, and is non-transferable to new owners if the dog is sold.

If you will not be picking up the puppy, arrangements for shipping can be made via airline or dog hauler.