SHEPHERD GLEN K9
GUARANTEE
· Dogs/puppies purchased are guaranteed until age 8, on a prorated scale as follows. Up to age 4-100% up to age 6-50% and up to age 8-25%.
· Guarantee is replacement only, of similar age, and training.
· Guarantee is for genetic defects in structure, health, or temperament.
· Includes things such as hip/elbow dysplasia.
· The condition must be severe enough that there is an inability to perform reasonable work that is age appropriate, due to insufficient structure, confidence, nerve, drive, health, etc.
· Covers genetic illnesses or shortcomings.
· All cases must be diagnosed and have conclusive results proved by a Vet. All conditions must be discussed with Rick before any action is taken on the part of the purchaser if the guarantee is to be valid.
· Does not cover items like bloat, stomach twist, cancer, panis(eye disease) these are largely caused by environmental factors or can be treated. If your Vet and my Vet agree on a genetic link to a similar condition, the dog will be replaced.
· Guarantee for temperament requires reasonable effort on the part of the dog owner. You must enroll and participate in training classes and if the dog is unable to perform after reasonable effort on your part and agreed upon by an instructor of a club or organization then the dog will be replaced.
· Guarantee for replacement of a breeding dog or service dog requires X-rays at 2 years of age. If you are a pet owner I do not require X-rays at 2 years for the guarantee to be effective. If later the dog develops a limp or immobility I do require an X-ray to rule out the evidence of injury as a source of the problem.
· Hip dysplasia is proven to be a 50/50 genetic and environmental disease, I require that you give the pup 500 mg of vitamin C for the first year, feed the dog a high quality meat base dog food with a ration of 75% of maximum growth quantity. Follow a reasonable exercise program, one that is not too intense, but not sedentary. If you choose not to follow these guidelines then I will still honor the replacement if the dog develops displasia but only 50% value as your half has not been met.
· Ear faults- should an ear not stand fully by 6 months then taping is required to assist the proper development, I can provide instructions should this happen. The Vitamin C also aids in the ears standing. Should an ear not fully stand after reasonable effort then a refund of $100 per ear will be awarded to the owner.
· From time to time a personality mismatch occurs or family needs change that no longer allow you to keep a dog. I will do my best to help you, this is a service of good will. I will help you find a new home for your dog, I charge a 10% fee for finding a buyer, or I will take the dog back and find a new home and keep the money from its sale to cover my expenses.
· I attempt to provide a very thorough guarantee for you and your pet at a very reasonable purchase price if I can improve please make a request.
· We want your dog ownership to be a happy and rewarding experience.
· We feed our pups and adults Purina Proplan Lamb and Rice formula Adult. This matches a balanced growth rate with quality and health, along with ease of availability for purchasers. We soak the pups food till they are 6 months of age and feed them twice a day. Have fresh water available at all times.