| Worthy Kennels Health Guarantees, Services, and Contract. |
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We attempt to eliminate any possible genetic issues by choosing very healthy breeding stock.
We want to show you our consideration and respect for choosing one of our puppies in the case that any of these
problems ever show up, we wish to go beyond the usual in guaranteeing our puppies.
Worthy Kennels Health Guarantees:
We will NOT ask that a dog be returned
to us from a loving and safe home to
pay out a refund of the purchase price
or to give out a replacement puppy
of equal value. We feel that asking for
the return of your family member to
pay out a refund or give you a replacement is cruel and unreasonable. Except in confirmed cases of
abuse...the only reason for a breeder to require the return of the dog is to prevent the need to make good
on the refund.
*If we are giving you a replacement puppy or a full money refund, we will require that you spay or neuter
your dog.
1. A three year guarantee against hip and elbow dysplasia.
We offer either a full $ refund or a replacement puppy of equal value. We will confer with you
concerning your choice of the two options. Under most usual circumstances, you decide which
option to take. We will require that you spay or neuter the dog to receive a refund or replacement
dog.
2. A two year guarantee against genetically caused diseases and defects which would prevent
the dog from performing the duties and purposes for which he was purchased.
We offer you a full refund or a replacement
puppy of equal value. We will confer with you
concerning your choice of the two options.
A full refund/replacement is offered for the
issues below, as an example, but not limited
to:
*Hip and elbow dysplasia.
*Severe and chronic debilitating allergies or
chronic severe stomach dysfunctions which
permanently prevent the dog
from performing its intended duties and
functions.
*Genetic defects that prevent the dog from
breeding in a dog Guaranteed to be a Breeding
Dog.
3. A partial refund for genetically caused diseases and defects which do NOT prevent the
dog from performing its intended duties and functions but which are considered very
serious.
For example, but not limited to:
*A retained testicle in a dog which has a restricted registration, OR full registration but who
is NOT Guaranteed to be a Breeding dog. Retained testicles cost several times the usual amount to
neuter the dog.
*A navel hernia that has not closed up by the age of eight months. (This may not actually be
genetic, the "jury" is still out on this one.) This is easily repaired when the dog is spayed or neutered at
the same time.
*A genetic issue like serious allergies, where the dog is more difficult to maintain and more expensive
than what it would be for a normal dog, though the dog is still able to perform it's duties. This would
require confirmation by veterinarian testing and written statement.
*If the ears of the dog do not stand by one year of age. Though this is not a defect that prevents the dog
from performing the duties for which it was purchased, ears that are up give the pleasing appearance of
what is undeniably a GSD, and it is what the standard requires.
There are a few rare dogs whose ears will stand much later than the norm, whether you tape them or not.
We ask that you provide proof that you have properly taped the ears of your puppy if they do not stand by
five months of age to help them to stand. A few chronologically taken pictures of the dog at 5, 6, and 7
months with its ears taped is sufficient proof. We may ask for written conformation of the condition from
a second party, probably a veterinarian. We will require you to spay or neuter the dog for a refund to be
paid out. When a pup is going through teething, most pups ears will naturally go up and down, and this is
not cause for alarm.
We offer a partial refund to help you pay the added expense for a genetically caused defect.
Please confer with us concerning any issue the dog may have which is a serious problem and that your
veterinarian determines has a genetic cause. You may be eligible for a partial refund for your medical
expenses and difficulties.
Partial refunds will be UP TO $400 or 50% of the purchase price of the dog, whichever is the lesser
amount. We will need to discuss the issue with your veterinarian and may need to have our
own veterinarian confirm the condition.
Worthy Kennels Services.
1. Free microchipping. Your puppy will already be implanted with a
microchip before you take it home.
2. Tattoo.
3. De-wormings, of type and frequency appropriate for the age of the puppy.
4. Vaccinations appropriate for the age of the puppy.
***We use the Fort Dodge Duramune Max 5-Cvk "The Puppy Shot", which protects against Canine
distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza- Parvovirus, Coronavirus.
5. ***If you are a local buyer, we offer free re-vaccinations, which are required at nine and twelve
weeks, with the Fort Dodge Duramune Max 5-Cvk "The Puppy Shot", which protects against Canine
distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza- Parvovirus, Coronavirus.
6. A free DVD" that will have you housebreaking like a pro and motivationally training Puppy in
basic obedience in the convenience of your own home-- "Your puppy 8 weeks to 8 months".
This DVD is produced by Ed Frawley of Leerburg Kennels, a World renowned, Internationally
recognized trainer and breeder of German Shepherd Dogs.
The Worthy Kennels Achievement Awards has been discontinued. A-J litter's entries in the
Achievement Awards will be honored according to how the cash awards are set forth in your
contract.
Three Big Discounts available to those who qualify:
1) 10% Public Service Discount: We offer a 10% discount to the police, military, firemen, SAR,
prison guards, juvenile detention officers, those retired from those occupations, and other
persons with similar jobs who risk their personal safety to selflessly serve for the good of the
country and their community.
Thank you for serving our country, our communities, and God Bless you.
2) 10% Returning Customer Discount. We wish to reward our return customers for buying your second
family member from us. If you own a dog you purchased from Worthy Kennels, we will give you another
10% discount. This is additional to the 10% public service/military and $100 spay/neuter discounts if you
qualify for those.
3) $100 Discount: We offer a $100 discount for those who intend to spay or neuter
their dog in the future, applicable to all litters.
**If you qualified for all of these discounts, you would get a 20% discount plus $100 off of the price of your puppy in
total.
If for any reason you are unable to keep a dog you purchased from Worthy Kennels,
please contact us and we will do everything humanly possible to help your family and
your family member-dog through this difficult period. We understand that sometimes
very hard choices must be made through no fault of your own or your dog's. We will
take the dog in. If the dog has no marketable value, we will try to place the dog in a
good home. If the dog has marketable value, we can discuss attempting
to sell the dog for you while placing it in a good home. Please call us or email us to
discuss your options and how we might help you.
Actual Worthy Kennels Contract we will sign:
Worthy Kennels (Veronica Worthington)
10500 Hillside Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99507
907-868-3548
www.worthykennels.com * sales@worthykennels.com
Seller: Worthy Kennels (Veronica Worthington)
Buyer:
Address:
Phone number:
Fax number:
It is agreed between Worthy Kennels (W.K.) and the Buyer as follows:
1. Description of dog:
Breed:__________________________________________________________________________
DOB and Gender:________________________________________________________________
Color:__________________________________________________________________________
Tattoo:__________________________________________________________________________
Microchip:_______________________________________________________________________
Registration number:______________________________________________________________
Sire of Litter:
Dam of Litter:
2. Stated purpose and function of the dog:
____Pet or working dog with no breeding rights, with discount of _________ amount.
The registration is restricted.
**The registration may be upgraded to full registration if the owner acquires a working title,
repays the discount, and obtains the written agreement of Worthy Kennels.
____Full registration. The buyer is a member of a working dog club or working dog organization
such as SAR, and avows he or she will title or certify the dog as a working dog to prove it worthy of breeding.
Buyer’s signature:___________________________________________________date_________
Full Health Guarantees:
This dog is sold with a two year health guarantee from the date of birth against genetically determined diseases that would
permanently prevent the dog from performing the duties/purposes for which it was purchased.
This dog is sold with a three year health guarantee from the date of birth against hip and elbow dysplasia in particular.
This does not include any environmentally related injuries that are derived from or is the direct result of: work related or
activity injury, abuse, neglect, or environmentally related issues outside the control of Worthy Kennels such as obesity,
toxins, or accidents.
Proof of the spaying or neutering will be required before any refunds will be given out.
Partial Health Guarantees:
A partial refund of UP TO $400 or 50% of the purchase price, whichever is the lesser amount, is offered for dogs that have
a serious issue concerning a defect or disease which is determined to be genetically caused but who are still capable of
performing the duties and functions for which they were purchased.
We offer this partial refund to help you with the medical costs and difficulties these issues may cause.
Examples of what we offer a Partial Health Guarantee for:
A retained testicle on a dog that is NOT guaranteed to be a breeding dog.
Allergies which are not totally debilitating, but are such that it is a daily chore and/or extra significant expense
to maintain the health of the dog. This condition must be confirmed by an allergen test with a licensed
veterinarian.
An umbilical hernia which has not closed by the age of 8 months.
Ears that do not stand. Proof that you have properly taped the ears through months 5, 6, and 7 will be required.
Please call us when the pup is five months old if the pups ears have not stood. When going through the teething stage,
most pups ears will naturally go up and down, and it is not a cause for alarm.
Requirements of Health Guarantees, Full and Partial:
Should the dog fall ill within the aforementioned guidelines of the Guarantees, a veterinarian of Worthy Kennel’s choice will verify
the condition as indicated by the Buyer’s Veterinarian. In the case of a hip and/or elbow claim of dysplasia, the Buyer must verify the
vet's opinion with an official OFA evaluation prior to further action being taken by Worthy Kennels. Proof of the spaying or
neutering of the dog will be required before any refunds or replacements will be given out.
*If the Buyer intends to have the dog’s hips evaluated, he must do so within the guarantee period.
*Worthy Kennels will have six months to verify the diagnosis of a genetically determined disease or defect with a second
opinion and to respond to the reimbursement request.
*A copy of the dog's registration papers will be required to be sent to Veronica Worthington for review before any refunds
or replacments will be made.
*Proof must be sent to Veronica Worthington that the dog has been neutered or spayed before any refunds will be paid or
replacements made.
In the case the aforementioned dog falls within the full replacement guidelines of the Health Guarantee and becomes ill
and no longer able to perform its duties, Worthy Kennels will confer with the Buyer and Worthy Kennels will choose one
of the following options:
A. The Buyer will have the dog spayed or neutered, and the Buyer may keep the dog while receiving a full money refund
for the purchase price of the dog, minus any Achievement Awards and/or previous refunds the Buyer may have received.
B. The Buyer will have the dog spayed or neutered, and the Buyer may keep the dog while receiving a replacement dog of
equal or greater value as a replacement as soon as one comes available. If refunds or Achievement Awards have been
paid out, the replacement puppy will be the equal of the purchase price of the dog minus the value of the Awards
and/or partial refunds already paid.
C. The Buyer will return the dog and receive a full money refund for the purchase price of the dog minus any Achievement
Awards, and/or refunds the Buyer may have already received.
Warning: If the dog is not registered in our kennel name “Worthy’s __*__”, and with the correct litter letter, we have the right
to declare health guarantee as invalid and refuse to give out a refund or a replacement puppy.
Worthy Kennels, Seller:
The following representations and conditions apply to the sale of the dog:
As of the date of this agreement, the dog is sold in good health and free of communicable diseases. The Buyer has 72
hours to have the dog examined by a veterinarian to personally inspect the dog. Any claims as to the health of the dog
must be verified by Worthy Kennel’s own veterinarian.
Upon sale of the dog, Worthy Kennels may, at our own discretion: allow transfer, refuse, or modify the Health Guarantee
agreement.
This dog is being sold for the amount of ________________________________
Which must be paid in full before the registration papers, or puppy registration application papers
will be given.
Discounts: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Check one:
________Paid in full. Initials seller/buyer____________________________
AKC registration number or registration application has been given to the buyer:
Registration number:_____________________________________________
________This dog is being sold on terms. The amount of ________________is the deposit on the dog, and there is a
remainder of ___________________to be paid. The payment schedule is as follows:
______________________________________________________________________________________
The dog will be paid in full by______________________________, or the dog must be returned to Worthy Kennels with no
refund of monies paid.
The Buyer agrees that Worthy Kennels may repossess this dog upon evidence of abuse or neglect at no cost to Worthy
Kennels.
The Buyer agrees that he or she understands this contract fully, and that the contract is under the jurisdiction of the State
of Alaska, in the city of Anchorage. It is agreed that the place of venue shall be Anchorage, Alaska.
Seller Signature:______________________________________________________________date_________
Buyer Signature:______________________________________________________________date_________
Vaccinations and wormers: This puppy has been vaccinated with Galaxy DA2PPv + CV, which protects against Canine
distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza-Parvovirus, Coronavirus.
______@ vaccinated at seven weeks of age. date:_________wormed with______________
______@ vaccinated at ___ weeks of age (if applicable). date:_________wormed with______________
