All puppies purchased through us are covered with at least a 30-day health guarantee by the Dog Breeder. If you have questions about what is covered, please view the Law associated with your state.

Within ten days of purchasing your new puppy, you must take him/her to a licensed veterinarian for an examination. If the veterinarian determines, within ten days of purchase, that your dog is clinically ill or has died from an injury sustained or illness likely to have been contracted on or before the date of sale and delivery, you have the following options:

• * Return the dog for a complete refund.

• * Return the dog for a replacement dog of equal value.

• * Retain the dog and receive reimbursement for reasonable veterinary fees, not exceeding the purchase price.

• * These options do not apply where a seller, who has provided a health certificate issued by a veterinarian, discloses in writing at the time of sale the health problem for which the buyer later seeks to return the dog.

If, within 30 days of purchase, a licensed veterinarian determines that your dog has a congenital or hereditary defect that adversely affects the animal’s health or that your dog died from a congenital or hereditary defect, you have the same option as outlined above.

You must notify the seller of the examining veterinarian’s name, address & phone number within two days of the vet’s certification of your dog’s illness. Failure to notify the seller within two business days will result in forfeiture of rights. Each state has different laws related to the sale of a puppy; please educate yourself on the laws in the state in which you purchase your puppy.

Each region of the nation has different guidelines regarding guaranteed health for sold puppies. For areas that do not have a mandatory health guarantee in place, any breeder advertising through our site is expected to cover the health of their puppies for at least 30 days. If a state guideline is in place offering a guarantee longer than 30 days, that law holds precedence.

Some breeders offer extended guarantees on their puppies. It is not legal for a breeder to offer a health guarantee that is not at least equal to state law. For a more detailed description of extended genetic health guarantees, read below.

Extended Genetic Health Guarantees (when offered)

• * An additional guarantee specifically covering any disease or illness that is proven to be of a genetic origin through proper veterinary examination and testing.

• * These guarantees do not cover normal veterinary costs incurred while providing general care for the puppy.

• * Proper documentation must be provided to the breeder before any compensation is paid.

• * This guarantee does not cover any costs incurred related to injuries caused by the owner's negligence or accidental injury.

Genetic Health Tests:

Progressive Retinal Atrophy, cone-Rod dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4) is an inherited eye disease affecting Miniature Dachshunds. PRA-crd4 occurs as a result of degeneration of both rod and cone-type Photoreceptor Cells of the Retina, which are important for vision in dim and bright light, respectively. Affected dogs can show symptoms of vision loss or have signs of retinal disease on veterinary ophthalmologic exam by 3 years of age. However, the age of onset varies significantly in PRA-crd4 affected dogs, and has been reported from 1 to 15 years of age. Mutations in the RPGRIP1 gene show Incomplete Penetrance, meaning that not all dogs inheriting two copies of the Mutation develop clinical disease. This suggests that other unknown genetic or environmental factors may play a role in modifying disease development and progression. Although progression tends to be relatively slow, most affected dogs (especially those with an early age of onset) will progress to complete blindness.

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses 1 (NCL1) is a rare lysosomal storage disease identified in a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. NCL1 is due to a deficiency in the Enzyme palmitoyl protein thioesterase (PPT1), which is necessary to break down certain proteins in the cells. As a result, there is an accumulation of these compounds in cells, which affects the normal function of the brain and nervous system. The affected dog presented with progressive neurologic disease at 9 months of age, though the owner stated that the symptoms began a “number of months” earlier. Symptoms included a lack of muscle coordination, an arched back, abnormal gait, and difficulty balancing and jumping. The dog also displayed signs of Dementia, including aimless wandering behavior with episodes of confusion, depression, aggressive behavior, loss of learned behavior, blindness, seizures, and frequent barking. These symptoms rapidly became more severe, and the dog was euthanized at 14 months of age.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is an inherited Collagen disorder affecting dogs. Affected dogs typically present between 3 to 4 weeks of age with pain, lameness, and fractures. OI is caused by a defect in the way collagen is made. Because collagen is an important component of bone, bones of affected dogs are thinner than normal, fracture easily, and do not heal properly. Other features of the disorder include loose joints and brittle teeth. Because of the severity of the disease, pups with OI are usually euthanized by 3 months of age.

Lafora Disease is an inherited neurological disease affecting Cavaliers. Affected dogs typically present after 5 years of age with progressive, partial to generalized seizures due to an abnormal accumulation of large carbohydrate molecules in the brain. As the disease progresses, affected dogs may display other clinical signs including vision loss, deafness, Dementia, myoclonus (involuntary muscle jerks), aggression, tremors, “flybiting” behavior (attempting to catch nonexistent flies), jaw smacking, urinary and fecal incontinence, loss of house training, and/or abnormal gait. Excitement or nervousness, exposure to flickering lights, sudden sounds, or movements may trigger seizure activity in some affected dogs. Seizures caused by this type of epilepsy have a mixed response to treatment, becoming less effective as the disease progresses. Affected dogs are typically euthanized by 10-12 years of age due to a decline in quality of life.