No they cannot guarantee that they won't develop a genetic defect. But they feel sure enough about it that they will offer to buy it back if one does develop.
Most do offer a one year guarantee against genetic defects. And they guarantee that the puppy is healthy when you get it. You need to take it to your own vet within a specified time, and if your vet says it is healthy, that part of the guarantee has been fulfilled.
They do not guarantee against any other illnesses or parasites, and if it is deemed to have died from a genetic defect, they will require an autopsy at your expense.
By the time you go to all that expense, you could have bought yourself another puppy.
Pretty much the guarantee is only as good as the breeder. Research your breeder thoroughly. It is more important to find the right breeder than it is to find the perfect puppy.
too many buyers get hung up on 'size', they just want a tiny one, so they will buy from anyone that has one, such as Jeff Dane. |