Could someone chrck my health guarantee and see if it`s okay - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Darlene68 · 05-18-2009, 12:53 PM

This is what I am getting from the breeder..forgive the spelling errors

Health guarantee this is our health guarantee
it is sent with the puppy
please send it back to us if you want the guarantee to be valid

1 the puppy is guarantied for,
10 days against viral sickness
6 months against congenital and hereditary malformation
6 months against articulation

2. for the guarantee to be valid the puppy must receive all of his/her vaccinations within the recommended times
this guarantee is non-transferable.

3. No Cash Refund,only a replacement of the same breed when available.

4.the buyer in no circumstance euthasia [put to sleep] the puppy before having the consent of the breeder
A written diagnostic report from the buyer's veterinarian must be provided to the breeder's veterinarian for a second diagnostic

5.The breeder certifies that the puppy has been checked by his/her veterinarian,received his/her first vaccination and has been dewormed
the breeder reserves the right to recall a sick puppy to be verified by his/her own veterinarian for a second opinion
the breeder reserves the right to ask for an autopsy,at the expense of the buyer,by an authorized veterinarian if death occur's

6The guarantee does not include,infertility.cryptorchid,worms,parasite in feces,teeth,color,loss of fur,skin disease,weight full, cherry eye rcherrgrown,hypoglycemia.[low blood sugar] or hypogleccmia,fractures caused by dropping and/or falling of the puppy. the breeder is not responsible of said charges for the puppy
[veteranarian charges,medical exams , medication,x rays ect]

7 the guarantee becomes invalid if
the buyer refuses/fails to allow the breeder to recall a sick puppy to have it verified by his/her veterinarian
the buyer refuses to provide a diagnostic report from a veterinarian to the breeder for verification
the buyer has the puppy [euthanasia] put to sleep with out the breeders concent
the puppy falls victim to negligence and /or maltreatment.

chachi · 05-18-2009, 01:00 PM

I like it that she gives you 10 days for viral infections however I think you need more than 6 months on congenital. Most breeders that have guarantees offer at least 1 yr.

Ellie May · 05-18-2009, 01:58 PM

It doesn't look good to me.
The viral aspect is nice but it looks like they don't cover againt LP, LS, LCP, MVD, etc. for more than 6 months. That's not long enough for some genetic diseases in my opinion.

It also says that all vaccines should be given. What vaccines? Lepto? Corona?

London01 · 05-18-2009, 03:34 PM

The best protection is to buy from a reputable breeder, and do your homework on the breeder and his/her dogs and their detailed health records. Meet the parents and grandparents and siblings of the pup. Check the pedigree back 5 or 6 generations for inbreeding. Talk to lots of others who have purchased from the breeder.

A health guarantee gives you peace of mind, until you need to use it. I guess a guarantee is better than no guarantee, all else being equal, but a guarantee really doesn't mean much. Like others said, there are so many congenital health issues that could develop later in life.

Best bet is to do your homework on the breeder, don't rely on a guarantee.

ChantalB · 05-18-2009, 04:07 PM

I also think 6 months is a little short...

yorkiekist · 05-18-2009, 10:19 PM

That "guarantee" protects the breeder, not the buyer.
The breeder doesnt have any responsiblities except for replacing the puppy. The guarantee is too short. Some congental health problems dont show up until a year old or more.

Darlene68 · 05-19-2009, 03:02 AM

I have spoken with the breeder and she is going to give me a year now, rather then 6 months..so that makes me feel better..thanks for letting me know. I hope nothing happens to Dante, that would break my heart.

Ladymom · 05-19-2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by London01

The best protection is to buy from a reputable breeder, and do your homework on the breeder and his/her dogs and their detailed health records. Meet the parents and grandparents and siblings of the pup. Check the pedigree back 5 or 6 generations for inbreeding. Talk to lots of others who have purchased from the breeder.

A health guarantee gives you peace of mind, until you need to use it. I guess a guarantee is better than no guarantee, all else being equal, but a guarantee really doesn't mean much. Like others said, there are so many congenital health issues that could develop later in life.

Best bet is to do your homework on the breeder, don't rely on a guarantee.

It's usually years before genetic time bombs start going off in poorly bred dogs. My Lady was perfectly healthy for the first four years of her life. It now costs $5,000 a year for all her medications and diabetic supplies and another $1,000-1,500 on top of that for vet bills.

The key is to buy a puppy from a reputable breeder, not rely on a health guarantee. Does this breeder have all her dogs tested before breeding? By health tested, I don't mean a routine physical done by her vet. I mean bile acids tests, CERF for eyes, knees and hips screened for luxating patellas and Legg-Perthes, thyroid panels, etc.

Did you know that Yorkies are 36 times more likely to be born with a liver shunt shunt than all other breeds combined? Ask this breeder if all her Yorkies have had bile acids tests and ask to see the results. If they haven't, I would not consider buying a puppy from her.

Just look in the Health and Sick sections here on YT to see all the members who are dealing with genetic conditions like liver shunts and luxating patellas. Both cost thousands of dollars to diagnose and surgically repair.

Getting your puppy from a reputable breeder will save you lots of money and heartache in the future.

Darlene68 · 05-19-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

It's usually years before genetic time bombs start going off in poorly bred dogs. My Lady was perfectly healthy for the first four years of her life. It now costs $5,000 a year for all her medications and diabetic supplies and another $1,000-1,500 on top of that for vet bills.

The key is to buy a puppy from a reputable breeder, not rely on a health guarantee. Does this breeder have all her dogs tested before breeding? By health tested, I don't mean a routine physical done by her vet. I mean bile acids tests, CERF for eyes, knees and hips screened for luxating patellas and Legg-Perthes, thyroid panels, etc.

Did you know that Yorkies are 36 times more likely to be born with a liver shunt shunt than all other breeds combined? Ask this breeder if all her Yorkies have had bile acids tests and ask to see the results. If they haven't, I would not consider buying a puppy from her.

Just look in the Health and Sick sections here on YT to see all the members who are dealing with genetic conditions like liver shunts and luxating patellas. Both cost thousands of dollars to diagnose and surgically repair.

Getting your puppy from a reputable breeder will save you lots of money and heartache in the future.

She only has two Yorkies..the mom and Dad. I am so stressed out, lol!

Ladymom · 05-19-2009, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Darlene68

She only has two Yorkies..the mom and Dad. I am so stressed out, lol!

Two Yorkies or twenty, all should be health tested before breeding. Please, please ask her what health testing and genetic screening she has done before breeding.

It sounds like she may be a backyard breeder who is just putting two Yorkies with unknown backgrounds together. Where did her Yorkies come from?

05-18-2009, 12:53 PM	#1
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	Could someone chrck my health guarantee and see if it`s okay This is what I am getting from the breeder..forgive the spelling errors Health guarantee this is our health guarantee it is sent with the puppy please send it back to us if you want the guarantee to be valid 1 the puppy is guarantied for, 10 days against viral sickness 6 months against congenital and hereditary malformation 6 months against articulation 2. for the guarantee to be valid the puppy must receive all of his/her vaccinations within the recommended times this guarantee is non-transferable. 3. No Cash Refund,only a replacement of the same breed when available. 4.the buyer in no circumstance euthasia [put to sleep] the puppy before having the consent of the breeder A written diagnostic report from the buyer's veterinarian must be provided to the breeder's veterinarian for a second diagnostic 5.The breeder certifies that the puppy has been checked by his/her veterinarian,received his/her first vaccination and has been dewormed the breeder reserves the right to recall a sick puppy to be verified by his/her own veterinarian for a second opinion the breeder reserves the right to ask for an autopsy,at the expense of the buyer,by an authorized veterinarian if death occur's 6The guarantee does not include,infertility.cryptorchid,worms,parasite in feces,teeth,color,loss of fur,skin disease,weight full, cherry eye rcherrgrown,hypoglycemia.[low blood sugar] or hypogleccmia,fractures caused by dropping and/or falling of the puppy. the breeder is not responsible of said charges for the puppy [veteranarian charges,medical exams , medication,x rays ect] 7 the guarantee becomes invalid if the buyer refuses/fails to allow the breeder to recall a sick puppy to have it verified by his/her veterinarian the buyer refuses to provide a diagnostic report from a veterinarian to the breeder for verification the buyer has the puppy [euthanasia] put to sleep with out the breeders concent the puppy falls victim to negligence and /or maltreatment.

05-18-2009, 01:00 PM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I like it that she gives you 10 days for viral infections however I think you need more than 6 months on congenital. Most breeders that have guarantees offer at least 1 yr. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-18-2009, 01:58 PM	#3
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	It doesn't look good to me. The viral aspect is nice but it looks like they don't cover againt LP, LS, LCP, MVD, etc. for more than 6 months. That's not long enough for some genetic diseases in my opinion. It also says that all vaccines should be given. What vaccines? Lepto? Corona? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

05-18-2009, 03:34 PM	#4
London01 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 393	Then what? The best protection is to buy from a reputable breeder, and do your homework on the breeder and his/her dogs and their detailed health records. Meet the parents and grandparents and siblings of the pup. Check the pedigree back 5 or 6 generations for inbreeding. Talk to lots of others who have purchased from the breeder. A health guarantee gives you peace of mind, until you need to use it. I guess a guarantee is better than no guarantee, all else being equal, but a guarantee really doesn't mean much. Like others said, there are so many congenital health issues that could develop later in life. Best bet is to do your homework on the breeder, don't rely on a guarantee. Last edited by London01; 05-18-2009 at 03:38 PM.

05-18-2009, 10:19 PM	#6
yorkiekist YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HOT, HOT, HOT AZ Posts: 3,150	That "guarantee" protects the breeder, not the buyer. The breeder doesnt have any responsiblities except for replacing the puppy. The guarantee is too short. Some congental health problems dont show up until a year old or more. __________________ *BUYCOTT ARIZONA*

05-18-2009, 04:07 PM	#5
ChantalB Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,042	I also think 6 months is a little short...

05-19-2009, 03:02 AM	#7
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	I have spoken with the breeder and she is going to give me a year now, rather then 6 months..so that makes me feel better..thanks for letting me know. I hope nothing happens to Dante, that would break my heart.