Health Guarantee 

All puppies are sold with a 26 month guarantee on all genetic disorders, as well as a  26 month(conditional) guarantee on Hips, Elbows, Heart, & Eyes. This guarantee is conditional concerning the overall care, & protection you provide to your puppy after you bring your puppy home. Proper Nutrition, as well as  the correct amount of Exercise, can play an important role in your puppies development.
Buyer agrees to:

           To have puppy examined within one week of purchase, by a licensed veterinarian to validate this guarantee. 

           The puppy is not being purchased for resale and will never be sold to a pet shop, puppy mill or agent of same.  Bottom line...please be sure you're ready for a new family member before committing to a puppy. Our top desire is to see all Snow Walker puppies go to a solid home where they will be loved & fully cared for, for their entire life time. In the event you are unable to care for  your puppy/dog,we Snow Walker Goldens will gladly take back any puppy/dog, (purchased from Snow Walker Goldens) & care for them until a suitable home is found.

           It is a must, that all annual vet exams, are done in a timely(on time) manner, as well as all required vaccine shots as recommended by buyers vet. It is important that your puppy has all puppy shots, and their yearly boosters. Failure to comply with these requirements (on time) will void all guarantees.

           Buyer is to provide adequate housing away from the elements. Our desire is to have all Snow Walker puppies cared for with their happiness, comfort, health, &  safety in mind.  Please provide a safe place such as a  fenced yard,&/ or adequate area for the puppy/dog to remain safe while outside the home. Please never leave your puppy on a chain.

          Please spay/neuter your puppy by 26 months, if purchased as a pet. Puppy is Never to be bred if purchased with limited  registration.

          Please feed your puppy/dog a high quality food rated 4-star or above . You can find helpful advice as to which dog foods are safe, & high quality @ dogfoodadvisor.com

          The value of the pet for the purpose of this guarantee is solely the original purchase price of the pet, and does not include any additional prices declared by the buyer, such as value of show dog or shipping fees. This health guarantee does not cover any illness that arises due to neglect, poor diet, lack  of/or being over exercised.

          Buyer agrees that they will never surrender their dog to a dog rescue, humane society or animal shelter. 

  BreederAgrees :                                                    Puppy will come with an AKC registration application.

          Breeder guarantees that puppy has had proper care to date of release to buyer. Puppy has received all shots and been dewormed  utd. Puppy has had a wellness check with our vet. Shot records, & all health info concerning your puppy, will be furnished with your puppy.  If within one week of receiving the puppy and he/she is examined by a reputable veterinarian and the health of the puppy is found to be at risk due to a congenital defect (existing at birth), owner shall notify breeder and provide a written statement from a licensed veterinarian describing puppy's condition,and also any congenital condition;must be further verfied through a specialist 
Breeder is not responsible if puppy contracts a communicable disease after leaving breeder's possession.
          Breeder guarantees puppy against any congenital defect until  26 months of age.
     Due to all the genetic and environmental factors involved, we cannot guarantee that your puppy will be without hereditary defects. We have done our best to avoid passing on any undesirable traits by having both parents health tested and free of undesirable genetic characteristics. If the puppy should develop any hereditary conditions before  26 months, such as mild to severely affected hip/elbow dysplasia, grade 3 or over heart murmur ,or a genetic eye disorder( which all must be confirmed by a Specialist of said disorders), we will  replace the puppy or refund the purchase price of the puppy. It is our desire to keep all puppies with their new families.It is heart breaking to have to consider returning your puppy.This is a decision we leave up to you. Should you decide to keep your puppy after confirming through a Specialist , that a genetic disorder does exist; (which must included up to date xrays submitted,& verfied through OFA for hip & elbow disorders, a Cardioligist in the case of a heart condition, a veterinary Ophthalmologist for any genetic eye disorder);we will refund a portion of the purchase price.  
    6. All documentation concerning any genetic disorder, must be sent to Bruce & Mari Barnes 233 Missoula Ave. Butte, MT.   59701 ; so as to confirm,verify, & document claims. Upon owners decision to return your puppy/dog, the owner is responsible to return the puppy to Snow Walker Goldens in good mental and physical condition. This must be done through an airline, or safe transport of the buyers choice.The puppy/dog is never to fly alone. We will do all we can to work with you in the transportation process(finding a suitable transportation choice) The cost of all airline/ or other transport, is solely the responsibility of the buyer.
         All Snow Walker Puppy's will  leave our home Microchipped. All info concerning this, will be passed on to the buyer.
          Breeder will not be held responsible for any vet expenses after the puppy has left our premises. In order for the health guarantee to be fulfilled, puppy must be owned by original owner(s)named in this agreement.

       *Concerning the ongoing care of your puppy after you take him/or her home...We wish for you, nothing but success! Please be patient with him/or her as they adjust to their new surroundings. Please Never rub your puppy's nose in his/her mistakes,nor strike or yell at your puppy.The only thing that will arise from this, is your puppy's spirit being broken. It is best when you catch your puppy in the act, to gently scoop your puppy up, & take your puppy to his/her  spot . Repetition is the name of the game! Always try to use the same spot.

  While with us,your puppy will have a good start on potty  training...but the end result is up to you!     https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-crate-train-a-puppy/We hope that you will enjoy your puppy for years to come. We have taken steps to ensure that your new puppy is healthy by feeding it a premium puppy food. It is important that your Golden be kept on a proper diet. Buyer’s puppy has been raised on high quality puppy food. Please note: providing a higher nutritious valued food helps provide proper growth. Buyer’s puppy has been eating Victor Professional ,which is excellent for large breed puppies . Should you choose another food, please make sure it meets the standard for large breed puppies. Also follow the recommendations for switching  your puppy/dog 's foods. Buyer acknowledges and affirms that Breeder has recommended, for the benefit of the puppy, a certain brand of puppy/dog food; however the use of this dog food is merely a recommendation , not a guarantee of it's effectiveness or efficiency.

         As stated above,Puppy has been started on indoor potty training  by means of a litter box using Mountain Meadows, Pet, Organic Wheat Grass Pellets. This is an effective method of training,& works much better than training pads . To transition to outdoor training, make sure to take your puppy to the same spot each time which should be every 30 to 40 minutes throughout the day. If using a crate for training, only use the crate when you can't watch your puppy such as sleep time. Never leave your puppy in a crate for long periods of time during the day. Never use the crate to punish your puppy. 

 

Limitations of Guarantee:
This guarantee is non-transferable. The puppy must be owned by the original owner(s) signed in  our contract.Puppy must be kept in good physical condition. No replacement will be given if your puppy/dog has been bred too early .(where breeding rights apply ).No replacement/ or refund will be given for any puppy/dog that has been miss handled, or neglected causing injuries which could arise, but our not limited to the following: 1 Being under fed...or being fed a poor quality dog food. Being over fed...(please  do your research on what nutritional needs your puppy/dog requires).2 Being under or over exercised...again please do your research.   The breeder is not responsible for any and all veterinarian expenses accumulated on returned , replaced , or if you should you decide to keep your dog or puppy. This agreement will be entered into on this date _________________

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