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HEALTH GUARANTEE
Puppies that are bred and whelped at KB KENNELS carry a Hip and Eye Guarantee. This guarantees that the puppies will not have genetic problems that will prevent them from getting certified by The Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFFA) or Cerf (eyes). Your health guarantee applies only if the Purchaser complies with this agreement and only for the origianl purchaser.
1. The puppy you are purchasing is guaranteed to be free of hip dysplasia and eye defects.
2. Your puppy must have it's eyes examined by 1 year of age by a certified veterinary ophthalmologist. If the dogs eyes are not clear the ophthalmologist must state in writing that the defect is of a hereditary nature and not caused by injury or illness. Dogs over the age of 18 months of age are not covered by this guarantee.
3. Your puppy should have it's hips x-rayed between 24-28 months of age by an approved veterinarian and x-rays sent to the OFFA to be examined. (This guarantee is not valid for dogs over the age of 30 months ). If the dog was certified to be dysplastic the owner must submit proof in writing from OFFA ( a copy of the OFFA certificate ) and from a veterinarian the dog has been spayed or neutered. KB Kennels has acess to any vet records of injuries occuring prior to 2 years of age.
4. The dog must not have been bred before being x-rayed and certified by OFFA. If the dog has been bred this guarantee becomes void.
5. At 4 months of age you must lower the protein level of the dog food to 24% up to one year of age. If you cannot keep your new puppy KB Kennels retains 1st rights and we would ask that you bring the puppy back to us so we can find the pup a good home.
6. No dog will be guaranteed unless it has been registered with the AKC and has not been transfered to a new owner.
When we are satisfied that a problem does exist and the dog has not been bred and has been spayed or neutered. KB Kennels will replace your pup with one of similar or same breeding if it is available. The expense of transportation will be assumed by the purchaser. This guarantee applies only to the original buyer.