Your puppy is guaranteed, until it reaches 12 months of age, against hereditary defects that result in severe impairment or need for euthanization. In such cases, your puppy will be replaced with a puppy of equal value as soon as availability permits and as long as Muffin kennels exist. This puppy will be provided only after the production of medical verification of the hereditary defect or an autopsy report from a veterinarian and I will option of having my vet confirm the defect. Shipping & handling & vet expenses will be the responsibility of the recipient/new owner.

CLARIFICATION OF HEREDITY DEFECT: Transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring by a code embodied in the genes and chromosomes. The tendency of an organism to develop in the likeness of its progenitors because of such transmission. An individual genetic inheritance is transmitted by biological heredity from

parents or ancestors passed on by one’s forebears (genes). Patellar Luxation may be the result of mishandling, injury, or increased weight gain therefore is not covered by this health guarantee.

1. I certify the dog to have had its first set of vaccinations. You are responsible for the remaining (2) sets of shots, plus annual boosters. As above this guarantee is for genetic hereditary defects. This kennel is not responsible for any airborne or communicable diseases such as parvo, coccidian, giardia, distemper, rabies, or any other infectious diseases the puppy may pick up after leaving the premises of Muffin Kennels. We take every precaution to prevent illness, but a pup’s immune system is immature at the time of transferring to a new home. Be very careful where you take your pup until fully immunized against the above diseases.

2. Under no circumstances will Muffin Kennels be responsible for veterinary fees accumulated by our clients for this dog or its offspring. Nor will we be prepared to take any dog or puppy back that becomes ill once it has left these premises, all sales are final. We do not take any responsibility for a dog’s demise while under anesthetic.

3. It’s your responsibility to keep your puppy or dog in a healthy condition. The training and housebreaking of the dog or puppy is your responsibility, and not of this kennel. The owner is responsible for educating themself.

4. It’s your responsibility to take your puppy to the vet for a health check with 48 hrs. Otherwise, this contract is null and void.

Failure to provide your puppy with regular vet care will go against this health guarantee. This health guarantee doesn’t cover any costs associated with spaying or neutering, including undescended testes.

We require all our puppy to undergo a thorough checkup before they are shipped to you. This checkup is performed by our licensed vet who issues the Veterinary Health reports for all our puppies. This report certifies the health condition for every puppy against Cardiovascular, Skin, Coat, Eyes, Mouth, Teeth, Gums, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, Ears, Urogenital and Gastrointestinal diseases.

This health report will be filled out on the date of shipping the puppy to you so that you are assured that the puppy’s health is guaranteed. This report is then reviewed for any issues or concerns notated by our veterinarian. And if there are any serious issues with the puppy then he/she will not be shipped to you. We also require you to get your puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian within ten days of receiving the puppy. Thanks for your cooperation.