PUPPY CONTRACT:

72 Hour Health Guarantee:

• The puppy is guaranteed to be in good health at the time of pick up /delivery.
• The buyer agrees to have the puppy checked by a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of pickup (excluding Sundays and holidays).
• If the puppy is found to be in unacceptable health, a written statement from the veterinarian should be forwarded to
the seller and the puppy should be returned within 72 hours (at buyers’ expense) for a replacement.
• The seller will not be responsible for any health issues and behavior changes of the puppy caused by stress, car rides and change of environment after delivery. 

• Our financial responsibility will be limited to this original purchase price of the puppy or a replacement puppy.

• All veterinary bills accumulated by owners are the financial responsibility of the owner. 


24 MONTHS HIP GUARANTEE

• For a Hip claim, the dog must have had their hips X-rayed by the age of 26 months to be covered by this
Guarantee. All X-rays must be submitted to the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) for evaluation by
Veterinary Radiologists.

• Proof of severe genetic dysplasia from the OFA must be presented to Moon Cloud
English Labradors. THIS HIP GUARANTEE IS FOR SEVERE HIP DYSPLASIA ONLY WHERE IT AFFECTS
THE DOG FROM NORMAL ACTIVITIES. Buyer accepts responsibility for not overfeeding the dog (which can
also bring about hip dysplasia).


When the following requirements are met, this GUARANTEE will be in effect and honored by Moon Cloud
English Labradors.
1. A copy of the findings from OFA MUST be sent to us for our records. The OFA shall be the sole judge
regarding hip dysplasia (may do Penn Hip for second opinion) and the OFA shall be the sole judge regarding
eye defects, subject to the findings of OptiGen regarding RD/OSD, and/or prcdPRA findings.
2.THE DOG MUST NOT HAVE BEEN BRED OR SOLD. (Breeding or selling of dog before CERF & OFA
certification makes this guarantee NULL and VOID)


• Buyer accepts responsibility to not jog with puppy on hard surfaces or allow puppy to jump from heights (i.e. from car or pickup)

before 18 months of age. As DJD Grade 1 type elbow dysplasia or unilateral elbow dysplasia can be the result of poor nutrition, improper exercise, injury from jumping or rough playing, no warrantee shall apply for this condition.


SPECIAL PROVISION ON EARLY SPAY/NEUTER:

You will likely be encouraged by your veterinarian to spay or neuter your puppy at an early age - some as early as four months. You have been provided with articles and information which describe the negative impact of early spay/neuter on the long-term health of your puppy.
While we fully support spay/neuter as a means of preventing pet over-population, we strongly discourage the practice of EARLY spay/neuter. Ultimately, the decision is yours. However, as a means of discouraging thispractice.

Puppy Replacement Policy:

• The buyer will be required to provide documentation from a licensed veterinarian including: written documentation and diagnosis, test results, and any other information as requested by the seller. The buyer will continue to remain financially responsible for all veterinary expenses.
• Upon replacement, the puppy will need to return with all ACA registration documents in order to return full ownership to the seller.
• If the puppy dies within 72 hours of pickup, A necropsy will need to be performed and a formal report must be issued by a licensed veterinarian. Once the seller has received this report, it will be thoroughly reviewed before making a final decision. The buyer will be financially responsible for all veterinary expenses during this time.
• If the seller finds the necropsy report to reflect that the cause of death was due to a genetic condition, the seller will agree to replace the puppy.
• The replacement puppy will be taken from a future litter and will be of the same sex and value of the original puppy. Cash refunds, in part or full, will not be given unless the breeder fails to provide a replacement within 3 years.

ALL GUARANTEES EXPRESSED ELSEWHERE IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE NULL AND VOID IF:

Males are neutered before 18 months of age
Females are spayed before 18 months of age
• This Guarantee is not transferable. To make a claim against this Guarantee, the original owner who bought this dog must
still own the dog.
• To make a claim against this Guarantee, the dog must not have sired or whelped a litter.

**In the event of a legitimate claim against this Guarantee, the puppy will be replaced, or the full purchase price of the dog will be fully refunded. **

**Our financial responsibility will be limited to this original purchase price of the puppy or a replacement puppy. All veterinary bills accumulated by owners are the financial responsibility of the owner. **