PEI Animal Rescue & Information

Every dog breed has health problems associated with it. Responsible
breeders do everything in their power to avoid these problems in their
litters. More and more breeders are finding some way to stand behind
their breeding program by providing guarantees or warrantees on their
puppies. The details will change depending on the breed and the types
of problems seen in the particular breed. You’ll have to decide what
you want to guarantee. Many people offer money or a replacement puppy
upon receipt of proof of the particular problem.

One example is with hip dysplasia: many breeds have a problem with
dysplasia and it is extremely common to evaluate the parents’ hips.
However, even with these measures, there is no way to ensure that the
puppies won’t be affected. If the puppies end up having problems, some
breeders will refund the purchase price with the intention of easing
the veterinary bills for the owners. Other breeders will offer a
replacement puppy to the owners for sometime in the future. Some
breeders insist that the affected puppies are returned. Some breeders
will insist that the affected puppy be spayed or neutered before
honoring their guarantees. Whatever you do, you need to be very clear
with your buyers about your policies to avoid problems in the future.