Health Guarantee & Buyer Agreement

 

 

At Grace Ridge English Retrievers, we are deeply committed to raising healthy, well-tempered puppies from carefully selected, health-tested parents. We stand behind the health and genetics of our puppies and proudly offer a 3-year health guarantee against the most common hereditary and congenital conditions found in Golden Retrievers.

 

 

Coverage

 

Our guarantee covers life-threatening or severely debilitating congenital and hereditary conditions, including but not limited to:

 

• Hip and elbow dysplasia (hereditary only — see below)

• Heart defects

• Genetic eye diseases (including PRA and cataracts)

• Neurological disorders confirmed as hereditary in nature

 

If a condition covered under this guarantee is diagnosed, the buyer must notify the breeder within 10 business days of diagnosis and follow the process outlined below.

 

 

Hip & Elbow Dysplasia Clause

 

This guarantee covers hereditary hip and elbow dysplasia only. It does not cover dysplasia or joint issues resulting from:

 

• Injury, trauma, or accidents (e.g., jumping off furniture, stairs, decks, or vehicles)

• Over-exercise during the puppy’s growth period

• Improper nutrition, rapid weight gain, or obesity

• Excessive forced exercise before the puppy reaches 18 months of age

 

To maintain coverage, the puppy must be:

 

• Fed a high-quality, large-breed puppy food appropriate for controlled growth

• NuVet Plus Supplement Requirement- To maintain your breeder health guarantee, you must keep your dog on NuVet Plus from the puppy stage and throughout adulthood. All NuVet orders must be placed using this link so they can be properly recorded with your purchase: http://www.nuvet.com/524349

• Maintained at a healthy weight for its age and build

• Protected from repetitive jumping, rough play on hard surfaces, and stair climbing during development. No injuries will be covered under this guarantee.

 

Only cases verified by PennHIP-certified testing and confirmed as hereditary will qualify under this health guarantee.

 

 

Requirements in the Event of a Health Concern

 

To ensure full transparency and accuracy, the following steps are required before any replacement or compensation is offered:

 

1. The buyer must provide a written report from a licensed veterinarian that includes the diagnosis, test results, and any supporting documentation.

2. The buyer must allow Grace Ridge’s veterinarian to review and verify all medical records and findings.

3. In some cases, the breeder’s veterinarian may request additional testing or imaging (PennHIP) at the owner’s expense to confirm or clarify the diagnosis.

4. The breeder reserves the right to consult directly with the diagnosing veterinarian to ensure a complete understanding of the case.

 

This process protects both the buyer and the breeder by ensuring all medical information is verified and that the puppy’s best interests remain the top priority.

 

 

Resolution Options

 

If a hereditary or congenital issue is confirmed by both veterinarians, Grace Ridge English Retrievers will offer one of the following remedies:

 

• A replacement puppy of equal value from the next available litter, or

• A partial refund of up to 50% of the original purchase price, depending on the nature and severity of the condition.

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All remedies are offered at the breeder’s discretion and only after the veterinary verification process has been completed.

 

 

Buyer Responsibilities

 

To keep this guarantee valid, buyers agree to:

 

• Schedule a veterinary examination within 72 hours of taking the puppy home.

• Maintain routine veterinary care, including vaccinations, deworming, and parasite prevention.

• Feed a high-quality diet appropriate for large breed puppies.

• Prevent excessive exercise or joint stress until at least 18 months of age.

• Provide a safe, clean, and loving home environment.

• Avoid breeding the puppy unless sold with full breeding rights (breeding voids the health guarantee).

• NuVet Plus Supplement Requirement- To maintain your breeder health guarantee, you must keep your dog on NuVet Plus from the puppy stage and throughout adulthood. All NuVet orders must be placed using this link so they can be properly recorded with your purchase: http://www.nuvet.com/524349

 

Failure to comply with these terms may void the health guarantee.

 

 

 

Our Commitment

 

We take great pride in our breeding program and the families who welcome our puppies into their homes. Every Grace Ridge puppy is raised with love, socialization, and early training to ensure they grow into confident, healthy companions. Our goal is to support you for the lifetime of your dog—and to stand behind our commitment to quality, integrity, and care.