Understanding Puppy Health Guarantees: Why We Offer a Short-Term Promise Only

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Why We Don’t Offer a Long-Term Health Guarantee on Our Puppies
A Transparent Look at What We Can—and Can’t—Promise

We care deeply about the health, temperament, and long-term success of every puppy we raise. We put a great deal of love, effort, and responsibility into ensuring each one gets the best start in life. That’s why we confidently guarantee that your puppy is in good health and sound temperament at the time of sale.

Our contract clearly states:

"The Seller (Kathleen Wellner) guarantees this puppy/dog to be of sound health and temperament at the time of this sale. [...] Should the puppy/dog be determined to be in ill health, the cause of which is clearly attributable to the Seller, the puppy may [...] be returned in exchange for another available puppy or one from a future litter. No other guarantees are given."

So why don’t we offer a long-term health guarantee like some breeders do?

1. We Can’t Control the Environment After the Puppy Leaves

A dog’s health is shaped by more than just genetics—it’s deeply influenced by its environment. Things like diet, exercise, stress, exposure to chemicals or parasites, and even how vaccinations are handled can all impact a dog’s long-term well-being. Once a puppy leaves our care, we have no control over those factors.

Because of this, we choose to only guarantee the puppy’s health at the time it leaves our home—when we know exactly what it’s been exposed to, how it’s been cared for, and what condition it’s in.

2. We Believe in Honest, Realistic Guarantees

While long-term guarantees may sound comforting, they’re often written in ways that make them nearly impossible to use. We prefer to be transparent and stand behind what we can realistically promise. If your vet finds a health issue in the first 72 hours that is clearly linked to our care, we’ll make it right. But we don’t want to offer a guarantee we can’t back up simply for marketing.

3. Good Breeding is Just the Start

We select our parent dogs carefully and breed for health, temperament, and structure. But like people, even the healthiest dogs can experience unexpected health conditions. Genetics can’t predict everything—and once again, the environment plays a massive role in how those genetics express over time.

4. We Promote Responsible Ownership

A healthy life for your dog depends on consistent vet care, a can maintain honest, supportive relationships with our buyers—something we value deeply.

If you ever have questions about your puppy’s care or health, we’re here to help. We consider every puppy we place to be part of the extended family.

 

Buyers name:
Address:
City:                                        State:                                           Zip
Home number:
Cell number:
Work number:___________________________________
Breeders: 
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
Puppy:___________________________
Color:_______________________________
Sex (check one):
Male _______  Female_____
Companion puppy _________

Parents:
Sire: 
Dam: 
Purchase Price: _________________
Holding Fee : $1000.00
 

Terms of Sale:
All puppies are registered with the American Kennel Club ( AKC) and will carry the Enoch or MaximumBull kennel name on their registration papers.
"Pet" quality, in which registration papers will be given after the puppy has been Spayed or Neutered.
Owner must sign puppy up for socialization classes no latter then 12 weeks of age. Then after completing socialization class sign up for basic obedience and earn certificate.  And also needs to gain a AKC CGC certificate and title by 12 months of age.

 

Buyer will continue to give their new pup one NuVet Plus wafer every day. NuVet Plus is a  nutritional supplement that works to boost the immune system and helps defend your pet's body against free radicals
This can  be ordered by calling 1-800-474-7044, Your order # is **56614 **
The seller is not responsible for problems with landlords, family members, or allergies. Should such a conflict arise, we will assist in a new home placement of the puppy/dog.
Kathleen Wellner retains the first option for the dog should the buyer decide to sell, give away, or euthanize the dog at any time.
The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges and arrangements.
No guarantees are made as to the time frame for replacements of puppies.
Kathleen Wellner will not be liable for any medical expenses, veterinary fees, or any other expenses related to your puppy. Any dog/puppy that Kathleen Wellner sold on spay and neuter contract that ends up getting bred or produces a litter buyer will be responsible for compensation to Seller in the amount of $3500.00 (Three Thousand Five hundred Dollars) per puppy .

Money will be paid within 30 day of acknowledgment    Initial_________Date_________
All legal actions, if any, are to take place in the state of Ohio county of Portage in which the seller resides.
Kathleen Wellner will not be responsible for any and all legal fees including court costs, attorney fees, small claims fees

Buyer’s Signature:___________________________ Date: _____________

Seller’s Signature: ___________________________ Date: _____________