The dog is warranted to test free of hip and elbow dysplasia and any other life-threatening or significantly life-altering genetic health defects until the age of thirty (30) months..

For the purpose of evaluation for hip and elbow dysplasia, the Purchaser agrees to submit hip and elbow x-ray films showing proper positioning and meeting accepted standards to an internationally recognized certification organization such as OFA or the German SV once the dog is old enough to be eligible for certification. (Note: different organizations have different minimum age requirements.) This evaluation is done at the Purchaser’s expense. The opinion of a veterinarian and preliminary evaluations, such as are provided by OFA for dogs under 2 years old, are not acceptable as proof of a defect.

Should the dog fail to certify and be evaluated as dysplastic in hips or elbows by an internationally recognized certification organization, a copy or high quality digital photograph of the original x-ray must be sent to the Seller, and must include on the x-ray plate the date that the x-ray was taken. The Seller must also be provided with a current, dated photograph of the dog, and a written statement from the veterinarian who took the x-ray stating the weight and body condition score of the dog at the time the x-ray was taken and that, to the veterinarian’s knowledge, any joint pathology present is not due to injury. No refund or replacement will be made without an official evaluation and other supporting documentation.

Proof in the form of a written diagnosis and any supporting evidence (i.e. laboratory tests, x-rays) from a licensed veterinarian must be provided to the Seller prior to refund or replacement. Seller also reserves the right to contact the Purchaser’s veterinarian that has been treating the dog to inquire about past and present health conditions, injuries and other relevant information.

Any diagnosis made by the Purchaser’s veterinarian shall be subject to confirmation by a veterinarian chosen by the Seller. Should the Seller’s veterinarian not concur with the diagnosis, the matter shall be presented to a third veterinarian mutually agreed upon by the Seller and the Purchaser.

Should the dog be proven to have dysplasia or another genetic health defect covered under this Limited Warranty, the Purchaser shall have the choice of the following options:

• Return the original dog to the Seller in exchange for a full refund of the purchase price OR a replacement dog of equal or greater value from a future litter, not necessarily from the same breeding.​​

• Keep the original dog and receive either a refund in the amount of one-half of the original purchase price OR receive a credit of one-half of the original purchase price towards the purchase of a replacement dog from a future litter.

While the Purchaser’s preference will be taken into consideration, in all cases the final choice between monetary refund or replacement puppy is solely that of the Seller.

Should the Purchaser wish to keep the original dog, the Seller must be provided with proof that the original dog has been spayed/neutered prior to issuing a refund or replacement.

Should the Purchaser wish to return the original dog, all registration paperwork showing proper transfer of ownership back to the Seller must accompany the returned dog.