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Bearpoint Kennel and Black Forest Kennel
American Pointing Labrador's
APLA ♦ AKC ♦ UKC
Pikes Peak
Pheasants Forever
Bearpoint Kennel and Black Forest Kennel HIP AND EYE GUARANTEE
The puppy you are purchasing, on this Date: ________. DOB_____________. Micro Chip # __________, is guaranteed to be free of hip & elbow dysphasia, any CERF eye defects as long as the following criteria is met. The dog will be replaced with an approximately eight week old puppy from similar breeding provided that all criterions are met.
The dog’s hips should be x-rayed between 24 and 28 months of age by an approved veterinarian, and x-rays sent to O.F.A. to be examined. (Dogs over 28 months of age are not covered under this guarantee).
If the dog was certified to be dysplastic, the owner must submit proof in writing from O.F.A. (a copy of O.F.A.’s certification) and from a veterinarian that the dog has been spayed or neutered. Bearpoint Kennel has access to any vet records of injuries occurring prior to 2 years of age. (Micro Chip number must be present on written documents. )
The dog must not be used for breeding until x-rayed and approved by O.F.A. If the dog is used for breeding or has been bred before being approved by O.F.A., guarantee is VOID.
The dog must have its eyes examined by 1 year of age by a certified veterinary ophthalmologist. The ophthalmologist must state in writing that the defect is definitely of a hereditary nature and not caused by injury or illness. (Micro Chip number must be present on written document.) Dogs over 18 months are not covered under this guarantee.
No dog will be guaranteed unless it carries the word Bearpoint in its registered name with A.K.C. and has not been transferred to a new owner. We will also cover the Black Forest prefix. Bearpoint may also for any conditions requesting dog replacement can require a second opinion from a different veterinarian.
You must use a lower protein level on the dog food, to around 24%, up to the age of one year. After one year, you may feed the desired protein level based on activity.
We Guarantee, not to produce an effected (positive) dog with EIC, CNM, or PRA
Bearpoint Kennel ~ Dale, Brenda and Jake Merritt ~ 8305 S. Perry Park Rd. ~ Larkspur, CO 80118 ~ 303 – 681 – LABS (5227) ~