Health Guarantee

Puppy Health Guarantee

Tamn Harrington

7623 East 135 Road

Holdenville, Ok 74848

Breeder's Responsibility

Prior to the puppy leaving my possession, I, Tamn Harrington, will have the puppy checked by my veterinarian. He will verify that the puppy is in good health and free from any visible signs of infection, disease, and/or health concerns, and he will sign documentation verifying that the puppy is in good health. The puppy will also be up-to-date on vaccinations and worming, and I will issue a shot/worming record showing dates shots and worming were done and when they are due again. In addition, the puppy will be microchipped, and all health records will reflect the microchip number. Please note, the puppy will also be tested for hookworms, whipworms, roundworms, tapeworms, Coccidia, Camplyobacter, and Giardia prior to leaving, and the puppy will be free from these parasites. The results of the fecal will be on file with my vet, and I can send you a copy. Also, all puppies over eight weeks old will have been started on Frontline Plus for tick, flea, and mosquito protection. (Frontline Plus is a monthly tick, flea, and mosquito protection which is safe for all puppies over eight weeks old.)

Please note, the breeder will activate a 30-day pet insurance policy on your puppy as a courtesy to you and as protection for your puppy. It will be an accident/illness pet insurance coverage through AKC. A brochure will be provided, and the breeder highly recommends that you continue the insurance after the initial 30 days of coverage. The biggest risk to puppies is accidents, especially during the chewing stage. Accidental ingestion of toxins and/or accidental ingestion of foreign objects can result in high vet bills as well as ongoing health care “if” the puppy is accidentally poisoned. As a result, coverage protects you and your puppy. The breeder also highly recommends adding a genetic/congential endorsement to the insurance policy. In most states, this coverage will only cost a few dollars per month, and it will ensure your puppy’s healthcare in the highly unlikely event that a genetic/congential health condition presents itself. The breeder does extensive health testing on her breeding stock. The OFA requires reputable West Highland White Terrier breeders to do four genetic health tests which are common to the breed; however, the breeder does eight different health test. The test results are recorded for public viewing at the OFA website (www.ofa.org). The utmost of care and attention has been given to healthy breeding stock who are free from genetic health disorders. With this in mind, a genetic/congential disorder is highly unlikely, but a few dollars a month is a small price to pay to ensure your pet’s health care in the unlikely event. Unfortunately, there are a couple of congential disorders which do not currently have a test available for breeders. These are extremely rare and highly unlikely. However, the endorsement is still recommended. I have done everything I can; please take this preventative measure. Thank you.

Also, the breeder buys three lifetime memberships as a gift to the puppy owner. Those memberships are AKC, AKC ReUnite, and AKC GoodDog! AKC is a purebred dog registry. AKC ReUnite is a microchip lost and found company, and AKC GoodDog! is an online chat/telephone behavior/training company. In my opinion, these memberships are very benefical, and I’m happy to offer these lifetime services as part of your puppy adoption package. I hope you and your puppy benefit from them. In addition, if you pick up in person or if I meet you at the airport, I will provide a collar, a leash, a scented cloth with mom’s and littermates’ scents, a food sample, various AKC brochures, and a toy. If, however, your puppy is flown to you, I will attach these items to the crate “if” the airline permits it. However, the airline may refuse some items. Typically, the only items they “might” refuse are the collar, leash, and toy. I’ve never had them refuse the other items.

Buyer's Responsibility

The buyer will have one week to have the puppy seen by a licensed vet. In addition, it will be the buyer's responsibility to maintain the puppy's preventative health care such as shots, tick and flea protection, worming, etc. Also, as the new owner, you agree to never abandon the puppy or turn the puppy over to a rescue or humane society. (Please note, a puppy is not fully immunized against disease until all rounds of shots have been given. Maintaining your puppy's shot record is critically important. Also, continued and/or additional pet insurance beyond what the breeder supplies in the first section of this contract is the buyer’s responsibilty and highly recommended by the breeder.)

Health Guarantee

The puppy will be in good health when it leaves my possession, and a veterinarian-signed health certificate or health record will verify the puppy’s good health. In addition to receiving a puppy whose health has been verified by licensed veterinarian, for 1 year from the puppy’s birth, the puppy is guaranteed to be replaced by the breeder, Tamn Harrington, when a like puppy is available if the puppy develops a life-threatening genetic-based health defect or shows signs of a life-threatening health-related birth defect. The buyer will need to have two written statements from two different veterinary clinics which state the problem along with the results of any diagnostic testing/documentation. The written statements and documentation must be sent to the breeder for viewing and verification by the breeder's veterinarian. If the defect is deemed valid by the breeder’s vet, the breeder will honor the guarantee. To honor the guarantee, the buyer must return the puppy to the breeder. If there are shipping charges, the buyer will cover these charges, and the breeder will cover the shipping costs on the replacement puppy.

Exclusions

All veterinarian charges, incurred by the buyer, are the sole responsibility of the buyer. The breeder will not pay any veterinary bills. There is no guarantee on temperament since the buyer's environment, training, and discipline will affect temperament. There is no guarantee against negligence. There is no guarantee on this puppy being show quality due to many factors influencing show ability including but not limited to politics, training, finding a good handler, entering the right shows, etc. Also, there is no guarantee on this puppy’s ability to breed. This puppy is intended as a pet puppy and will come with limited AKC registration which means that the puppy is not to be used for breeding purposes. The puppy should be spayed or neutered between four and eight months of age. (Full AKC rights which include showing and breeding rights require the breeder's pre-approval.) This guarantee will only apply to the original buyer/s whose signature/s appears below. Finally, minor or cosmetic defects like an overbite, a retained testicle in a pet puppy, etc. will not be covered under this guarantee because such defects do not adversely effect a puppy's health. However, if such a defect is apparent prior to the puppy joining its new home, the defect will be immediately disclosed, and the buyer will be given the option to refuse the puppy adoption. I want everyone happy with his or her puppy, and I always disclose anything which I think might cause a buyer to not be happy. In such a case, the buyer's deposit could be applied to a different puppy/different litter. Also, the buyer could request to continue with the adoption process by acknowledging that the minor or cosmetic defect does not bother the buyer. In this case, the minor or cosmetic defect would be noted on my vet's signed documentation paperwork. Thank you.

Pet Owner's Name ___________________________________

Address ____________________________________________

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Phone __________________________________

E-mail __________________________________

Purchase Price __________________________

Shipping Fee (Only If Shipping Is Requested by the Buyer) If requested, shipping is an additional fee. If your preference is to have your puppy flown to you unattended (without a flight nanny), the fee is $450. In this case, the breeder will need to set up and pre-pay for a puppy flight, purchase an airport-approved puppy crate, purchase food/water dishes for the crate, and pay for veterinarian (airport-required) health documents. As a result, the breeder must charge to cover these expenses. Also, there is an option to have a flight nanny or perhaps even the breeder accompany your puppy during the flight. Pricing will vary based on the destination. Please ask for pricing information if you prefer this option. Please note, if you drive or fly to the breeder at your own expense, there is no fee for shipping, and I can meet you at the airport, if you choose to fly to me. This fee is only necessary when the breeder must pre-pay shipping fees for the buyer. Please ask any questions. Thank you.)

Breed _______________________________________________

Puppy's AKC Registration Number _________________________

Birth date _______________ Sex ___________ Color ___________________

Sire __________________________________________________________________

Dam__________________________________________________________________

As the buyer of the above puppy, I agree to the above guarantee.

Buyer Signature ____________________________ Date _____________

As the breeder of the above puppy, I agree to the above guarantee.

Breeder Signature __________________________ Date _____________

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*** Please note, I am still raising puppies, but I do all picture and video updates through Facebook. This website shows the history of my breeding program, past puppies, past breeders, details on me as a person, my family, my breeding philosophy, and good information on puppy care. For recent pictures, videos, and updates, please search for Tamn Harrington on Facebook. Also, you can text or call me at (405) 712-9477. Thank you, and have a blessed day.

(Last updated on 02/13/2024)