Puppy Health Guarantee Contract

Puppy Health Guarantee Contract

⚖️ Hoku Kennels: 1-Year Limited Genetic Health Guarantee & Bill of Sale

By accepting placement of a companion puppy from Hoku Kennels, the Buyer explicitly agrees to all terms, conditions, and liability limitations outlined in this legally binding contract.

I. Comprehensive Diagnostic Coverage Limits (First 12 Months) Hoku Kennels guarantees that at the time of physical placement, the puppy is in good health and has received age-appropriate veterinary care, vaccines, and deworming. This limited health guarantee extends strictly until the puppy reaches one (1) year of age and is non-transferable.

🧬 1. Covered Hereditary & Congenital Defect Parameters

This guarantee covers strictly and exclusively the following life-altering hereditary conditions:

• Severe Orthopedic Dysplasia: Official, permanent diagnostic confirmation by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) of Severe Hip Dysplasia or Severe Elbow Dysplasia [Query-relevant Context]. Note: Mild or Moderate joint laxity, environmental injuries, or joint issues caused by improper weight management, over-exercising, or slick home flooring are strictly excluded.
• Congenital Heart Defects: A life-threatening, congenital cardiac anomaly diagnosed by a board-certified veterinary cardiologist.

❌ 2. Strict Exclusionary Clauses (Not Covered) The Buyer explicitly acknowledges that the following conditions are completely excluded from this guarantee, and Hoku Kennels carries zero liability or financial responsibility for their occurrence:

• Ophthalmic Issues: Entropion, ectropion, cherry eye, distichiasis, or any other structural eye anomalies common to the spitz family.
• Allergies & Dermal Conditions: Food allergies (including chicken sensitivities), environmental allergies, moist dermatitis (hot spots), or yeast infections.
• Common Parasites: Coccidia, giardia, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms, fleas, ticks, or mites contracted post-departure.
• Communicable Viral/Bacterial Diseases: Parvovirus, Coronavirus, Distemper, Canine Influenza, Bordetella (kennel cough), or any external pathogens contracted once the puppy leaves our home environment.
• Cosmetic & Minor Structural Traits: Retained testicles, umbilical hernias, minor overbites/underbites, coat density variations, or adult size/weight outcomes.

II. Resolution Protocol: Replacement or Conditional Refund

In the rare event that a covered, life-threatening genetic defect (Severe Dysplasia or Congenital Heart Defect) is diagnosed and verified by the OFA or a board-certified specialist within the first year, the Buyer may choose one (1) of the following remedies:

1. A Replacement Puppy: A replacement companion puppy of equal value from our next available low-volume litter.
2. A Financial Refund: A refund of the initial purchase price, strictly minus the non-refundable reservation deposit fee.

📋 Mandatory Veterinary Verification Criteria

• The Buyer must provide Hoku Kennels with full copies of all digital X-rays, clinical charts, laboratory blood work, and the official signed diagnostic reports from the OFA or specialized veterinarian.
• Hoku Kennels reserves the absolute right to have all medical documentation reviewed by our own independent, licensed veterinarian at to confirm the diagnosis before any replacement or refund is initiated.
• Under no circumstances will Hoku Kennels ever be liable for, or pay for, any veterinary surgical bills, diagnostic fees, or medical treatment costs incurred by the Buyer post-placement.

III. Comprehensive Shipping & Transit Liability Waiver

Hoku Kennels utilizes expert flight nannies and trusted cargo logistics to move our premium standard lines worldwide. However, the moment the puppy is handed over to the transport professional or airline carrier, all logistical liability transfers instantly to the Buyer and the transit provider.

• The In-Transit Risk Clause: Hoku Kennels is not responsible or legally liable for anything that occurs during transit, including flight delays, baggage handling accidents, physical injuries sustained in a crate, disease exposure at airport hubs, or mortality while in transit.
• The Legal Line: Once the puppy is in transit, Hoku Kennels is permanently released from all liability regarding what happens to the puppy. Any logistics disputes or transit injuries must be filed directly by the Buyer against the specific airline carrier or third-party flight nanny service.

IV. Mandatory Buyer Maintenance Covenants

This guarantee is instantly and permanently voided if the Buyer fails to fulfill basic, ethical animal husbandry standards or misses the foundational health verification window:

• The 72-Hour Mandatory Veterinary Examination: The Buyer must have the puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian within seventy-two (72) hours of taking physical possession. Because shipping dates and nanny flight arrival times are finalized and communicated well in advance, the Buyer knows exactly when the puppy will be arriving and is strictly required to schedule this health exam with their clinic ahead of time. There are absolutely no exceptions to this rule. Full copies of the clinical health results and signed vet charts must be sent back to Hoku Kennels immediately following the exam. Failure to have the puppy seen within this exact 72-hour window, or failure to return the verified veterinary results to the Breeder, renders this entire health guarantee and contract completely null and void.
• Dietary Quality Controls: The puppy must be fed a premium, high-quality diet (such as the salmon-based sensitive stomach regimens detailed on our care page) and kept at a lean, healthy weight to avoid putting physical stress on growing joints.
• The Limited AKC Mandate: The puppy must be spayed or neutered by an approved veterinary clinic between 12 and 18 months of age, as this dog is placed strictly under a Limited AKC Registration covenant. Breeding this animal instantly voids the entire contract and triggers automatic civil breach-of-contract penalties.