The following agreement and guarantee is between Diamond R Kennels (Seller) and the purchaser (Buyer) regarding any puppies or dogs purchased from Diamond R Kennels (Pet). Seller warrants each Pet is in visually good health at the time Buyer assumes ownership and offers the following guarantees against genetic hip dysplasia, prcd-PRA, oculoskeletal dysplasia, and be non-affected by PRA, EIC, and CNM.

 

Hip Dysplasia

 

If Pet fails an Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) hip certification at two (2) years of age (the minimum age required by the OFA board), Buyer should notify Seller if they wish to receive a replacement puppy. Seller does not offer another puppy for hip dysplasia that turns up at a later age after 28 months, due to the fact that a multitude of environmental factors contribute to late-age hip dysplasia including but not limited to poor nutrition or injury and that the pet is guaranteed to the extent of genetic hip dysplasia only. The hip dysplasia guarantee is only valid if Pet has not been bred or sired a litter, are no older than twenty-eight (28) months of age, has not been spayed or neutered before twelve (12) months of age, and has an appropriate weight & body condition according to a veterinarian and not exhibit injuries due to trauma.

 

Genetic Eye Disease

 

If Pet is diagnosed with a late-onset form of progressive retinal atrophy known as rod-cone degeneration (prcd-PRA), or Dwarfism with retinal dysplasia  (oculoskeletal dysplasia), Buyer may choose a replacement puppy. Buyer must provide a copy of diagnosis from a Veterinary Ophthalmologist to Seller.

 

Seller Does Not Guarantee

 

• Seller does not guarantee Pet‘s size, color, temperament, or the ability to reproduce.

• Seller does not guarantee against ear mites, worms, or bacterial infections at the time of sale or thereafter.

• Seller does not guarantee against elbow dysplasia, or any other “genetic” or “congenital” defects, or other health concerns other than those described above.

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Buyer Agreement

 

Buyer agrees that unless Pet is sold with full registration, Pet will not be bred unless agreed upon in writing by both the Seller and Buyer prior to breeding. Spaying and neutering are not required at maturity.  Spaying or neutering before 1-years-old (12 months) voids your Hip Dysplasia Guarantee.

 

Buyer agrees to cover any and all veterinarian expenses, including but not limited to wellness checks, yearly exams, injuries, sickness, genetic defects,  or any other veterinarian expenses incurred after Buyer assumes ownership and/or possession of Pet.

 

Buyer agrees to assume responsibility that all appropriate vaccinations and de-worming medications will be administered to Pet per veterinarian recommendations. Buyer agrees to maintain Pet’s health in good condition and to provide yearly examinations, vaccinations, heartworm tests, and any other usual procedures necessary to assure good health of Pet.

 

Buyer agrees to provide a suitable area for Pet to have adequate food, water, shelter, and to be housed securely. Buyer agrees to cover all transportation costs of Pet. Seller does not assume any responsibility for the shipping costs if a pet is required to be shipped back into the seller’s possession.

 

Buyer agrees that, if at any time Buyer decides to relinquish ownership of Pet for any reason, Seller must be notified and given the right of first refusal. Buyer agrees that Seller is not liable for any death, injury, sickness, damage, or expense that occurs to Pet or is caused by Pet once Buyer assumes possession of Pet. Buyer agrees to indemnify Seller against any third-party claims arising from or related to Pet.

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Replacement Puppy Information

 

If a replacement puppy is requested under this guarantee, the replacement puppy will be provided to Buyer at no charge. Buyer will have the option of receiving the next available puppy, or, Buyer may request to be added to the wait-list on any color/sex combination. For the replacement puppy to be placed, the following terms must be met: 

 

• Buyer promptly notifies Seller after the above-guaranteed condition is diagnosed.

• If Pet is diagnosed with hip dysplasia, a copy of OFA’s or Penn Hip refusal must be sent to the Seller

• Pet must not have been bred or sired a litter.

• Buyer must provide Seller with a written statement from a licensed veterinarian stating if/ when the pet was spayed or neutered.

• Hip Dysplasia will not be guaranteed if spayed or neutered before 12 months (1 year old)

• If Pet is diagnosed with a genetic eye disease, Buyer must provide a copy of the diagnosis from a Veterinary Ophthalmologist to Seller.

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Signed Copy with Diamond R Kennels

Guarantee up-to-date for 2026 and onward