Health Guarantee

Noble Golden Retrievers Health Replacement Guaranty 

This puppy is guaranteed to be in good health, of sound mind and free of physical defects as apparent to the naked eye. 

Hips, Heart, and Eye Guarantee 

1. This puppy will be replaced if it develops hip dysplasia from a hereditary reason.  It is required that the dog’s x-rays be remitted to the seller for review by her veterinarian.  The seller reserves the right to a second x-ray taken by the seller’s veterinarian. 

2. This puppy will be replaced if it develops visual impairment due to a hereditary condition.  The puppy is to be evaluated by a member of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology, and if it is determined that the puppy has cataracts or any eye defect requiring corrective surgery, results must be sent to seller. 

3. This puppy will be replaced if it develops any genetic heart problem. The puppy is to be diagnosed by a qualified Veterinary Cardiologist and results sent to seller. 

4. If the buyer is eligible for the replacement of an equivalent quality, as determined by seller, under the above guarantee, we require that one of the following stipulations be carried out at his expense :  The buyer returns the dog with its signed registration papers to the seller which would entitle the buyer to a credit on the purchase price of a replacement puppy.  If the buyer wished to keep the puppy, veterinary proof that the dog has been spayed or neutered is required and a replacement puppy will be available at one-half of the current sale of a puppy from the next available litter. 

5. The replacement puppy may take up to one year and will be of equal or better breeding. Shipping of the original and replacement puppy is at the expense of the buyer. Color, size, or shape is not guaranteed. All guarantees will be null and void if the puppy/dog has been used for breeding. 

Buyer must provide proof to seller of shots, worming, and annual checkup/care from a veterinarian to be in accordance with the terms of this guarantee and for the guarantee to remain in effect. The entire guarantee is null and void if you cannot produce evidence of this care. AKC paperwork is required to be returned to Noble Golden Retrievers. 

The seller is not responsible for any medical or veterinary expenses incurred by the new owner of the puppy/dog following transfer. 

Other Conditions and Restrictions 

Feeding your dog correctly is one of the most important things you can do, and it will help to reduce your dog’s risk of developing hip dysplasia.  

*Feed your puppy a quality dog food for large breed puppies or large breed dogs. Too much or too little protein is not good for your growing puppy.  

*The dog will be kept at proper weight and never allowed to become over or under weight. Puppies should be lean. If you can’t feel the ribs of your little one, you are feeding too much.  

*The dog will have water available at all times. 

Exercise is also an important part of your dog’s day.  

*Your puppy needs to be active, but keep your puppy from engaging in sustained exercise or extensive play which can occur during games like ball throwing. Too much stress on a growing skeleton can lead to hip problems or arthritis on the joints later in life.  

*Sustained exercise like jogging with owner, pulling weights, (mushing) running with owner on a bike should be avoided until the puppy is at least one year of age if not later.  

*Stressful activities like Frisbee or agility that require jumping should be avoided until the puppy is at least two years of age. 

The dog will be given adequate and proper shade and housing. 

The dog shall not be mistreated or neglected in any way. 

The dog shall receive adequate and proper veterinary care and all inoculations must be maintained and up to date. 

The dog shall not be allowed to run at large in the community. 

If any of the principles listed in this contract are not followed, this contract is null and void. 

Our Welcome Home Policy 

The seller gives the purchaser a welcome home policy on all dogs. If, during the lifetime of your dog, you decide for any reason not to keep the dog or find a good home for the dog, we request that you return the dog to Noble Golden Retrievers. We will provide an appropriate home as mentioned above for the dog until we find the dog a new suitable home. All AKC paperwork must be returned. This return offers no financial obligation by Noble Golden Retrievers to reimburse the buyer for any or all expenses in relation to the puppy; it simply provides an adequate home if you are unable to continue providing such for the puppy/dog. This puppy/dog should never be surrendered to a rescue organization or a shelter. The guarantees of this contract are non-transferable and apply to the original purchaser only. 

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