- Breeder guarantees that at the time of delivery, the puppy is in good health. All puppies have been vaccinated, dewormed and have received age appropriate vaccinations. Breeder will provide record to the buyer of all vaccinations and deworming. Upon arriving, should the puppy be found to have poor health of a serious nature, the breeder will provide the buyer with a replacement puppy from another litter OR a full refund of the purchase price of the puppy.
- Buyer is to arrange a check up by a qualified veterinarian within 2 business days of receiving the puppy. During this initial exam should a veterinarian detect a Genetic defect threatening the life of the dog, you must contact the seller immediately. We do this with only a two business day tine frame to have a point of reference as to the health of the dog. Unfortunately we cannot control how the dog is handled after it leaves our care. In the event your vet diagnosis a life threatening genetic defect at this initial exam, you must return the puppy within two days of the exam with the veterinary report of the diagnosis. The buyer is responsible for returning the puppy and all papers (registration, Shot record) to the seller. In case of death of the puppy before the initial exam, the buyer must submit a veterinarian’s necropsy report as to the cause of the death and death must be entirely due to a congenital defect. Necropsy’s are generally performed at your county agricultural center for a very small of around $40. Buyer shall notify breeder immediately in the event that the the puppy has an illness, or does not eat well before the initial vet exam. Failure to have the initial vet check done within two days or to notify breeder of illness or poor eating before the initial exam will void this warranty. Breeder shall NOT reimburse any veterinary expenses or other expenses incurred by the buyer at any time. Breeders warranty is limited to a replacement puppy, upon the immediate return (within 2 days of vet exam) of the puppy (uninjured and unharmed), its registration papers, and a written veterinarian statement that includes the complete diagnosis of the congenital life threatening defect. Not covered - internal or external parasites, hernia, undescended testicles, under or overbite, injury, allergies, heat exhaustion, or hypoglycemia.
- If your puppy is diagnosed with a life threatening hereditary defect, it will be replaced with one of equal value as soon as available if the puppy dies within the first year of the puppy’s life starting at birth, after the puppy and all papers have been returned to breeder. Buyer is responsible for all transportation of puppies. Puppy must not be euthanized without prior written approval from the breeder or this guarantee is void. Text or email being considered acceptable written approval. Buyer understands that the following slight defects are not considered life threatening hereditary defect and therefore are not covered - hernia, parasites, undescended testicle, and under/over bites. Buyer understands that replacement option is only valid when health problems are attributed solely to a hereditary problem and are not due to accident or injury. In case of death, a necropsy will be required to determine if death is due to a hereditary genetic problem in order to have the puppy replaced. Sometimes in the case of necropsy, if there is not an obvious defect, further blood testing can be done. If Aspen Ridge Retrievers wants these additional test’s, Aspen Ridge Retrievers will pay for them to done. Failure to follow the veterinarians recommended medical advice and/or treatment while the dog is in the care of the buyer will void this guarantee. In the case where the dog is diagnosed with a life threatening hereditary defect after the first year of life - the replacement value will be pro-rated based on the life span of the dog. Hereditary Deaths in year 2 will be covered 80% of the sale price of the dog. Hereditary Deaths in the 3rd year will be covered at 70%. Hereditary Deaths in the 4th year will be covered at 60% . Hereditary Deaths in the 5th year will be covered at 50%. Hereditary Deaths in the 6th year will be covered at 40%. Hereditary Deaths in the 7th year will be covered at 30%. And so on and so forth until coverage is at 10%. At which year the coverage reaches 10% - every subsequent year will be covered at 10% regarding hereditary death. An example of how it would work: If your puppy died from a hereditary defect in the third year of life, and all the other conditions for the guarantee were met (necropsy etc) then you would receive a 70% credit,of the purchase price of the puppy listed above towards another Aspen Ridge Retrievers puppy.
Aspen Ridge Retrievers will not guarantee hips. Hip dysplasia can be caused by many environmental factors. All appropriate health testing has been done to ensure a healthy pup with healthy joints. Pups are raised on the appropriate surface for traction as well. Aspen Ridge retrievers has done what they can to prevent this to the best of Aspen Ridge Retrievers ability. Diet is also very important to ensure healthy joints in large breed dogs. Aspen Ridge Retrievers has taken all necessary precautions to produce a healthy puppy with healthy joints.
- Veterinarians can have different medical opinions. Because of this - Aspen Ridge Retrievers retains the right to pick a veterinarian of they’re choosing to examine the dog in case of any health issue arising including but not limited to the fulfillment of the health guarantee. If Aspen Ridge Retrievers requests that the dog be taken to a specific veterinarian - it will be at Aspen Ridge Retrievers Expense for the examination and any tests or procedures approved to be done by Aspen Ridge Retrievers.
- If shipping has been approved by breeder, arrangements will be made between breeder and buyer. Puppy becomes the sole responsibility of the buyer once the breeder delivers the puppy to transport personnel and puppy is in their care, burden of delivery to owner is considered fulfilled.
- This health guarantee applies only to the original owner of the puppy listed below in this contract as the Buyer. The Health Guarantee is not transferrable. In the event the guarantee is needed, the puppy/dog must be returned to Aspen Ridge Retrievers with any AKC papers. A refund will not be given in any situation, only a replacement puppy as soon as one of equal value can be given. Arrangements for a puppy of greater or lesser value must be done in agreement of both the buyer and seller. Shipping arrangements for an additional puppy are at the expense of the buyer, and return of a puppy to fulfill guarantee are at the expense of the buyer. Aspen Ridge Retrievers - may choose to refund the return shipping expense of a puppy if defect is to be found to be 100% hereditary and life threatening to the puppy, but its will be at the discretion of Aspen Ridge Retrievers.
- AKC papers are only provided to the buyer if they are purchasing breeding rights also known as "Full AKC". If you are not interested in breeding, no papers will be provided. Aspen Ridge Retrievers may provide copies of parents AKC papers to prove proof of AKC purebred bloodlines. The guarantee is void if the dog has been sold as a pet but has been bred either accidentally or intentionally to any dog including dogs owned by the buyer. We take great pride in what we are breeding and we expect that all buyers be honest about they’re intentions in buying one of our puppies, and the buyer to be responsible in not letting an accidental breeding regarding the puppy in this contract to occur. A fee of $1,000 must be paid to Aspen Ridge Retrievers and/or It's representatives in the event of an accidental or purposeful breeding of the puppy aforementioned. This fee must be paid within 30 days of the day of notice from Aspen Ridge Retrievers or it's representatives via text, email, or in writing. Failure to pay within the 30 days from notice - will result in legal recourse to be filed and carried out in the county where the buyer resides. The buyer agrees to pay Filing fee’s, serving fee’s, and attorney’s fees incurred when the suit is filed at the county courthouse.
- The buyer will assume any and all veterinarian cost and any other expenses that might be incurred in connection with my puppy and waive any cost whatsoever against Aspen Ridge Retrievers and its owners. I understand that full price is due when puppy is picked up or before puppy is delivered for flight.
- Buyer agrees by signing below, to all the terms of this agreement included in sections 1-10. Under no circumstances will payment be stopped on any check, money order, cashiers check, or paypal payments which breeder has accepted for payment of puppy. There will be no paypal charge backs. This written agreement is a binding contract, and is the only expressed agreement between the buyer and the seller. I understand that I (buyer) will assume any and all veterinarian cost and any other expenses that might be incurred in connection with my puppy and waive any cost whatsoever against Aspen Ridge Retrieves and its owners. I understand that full price is due when puppy is picked up or before puppy is delivered for flight. I understand that no other guarantees are meant or implied and I understand this contract is legally binding.
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