This guarantee applies only to dogs/puppies bred by Daybrightener Kennels (unless otherwise specified in writing at the time of purchase), and only to the original purchaser of the dog/puppy.

    Seller does hereby guarantee this puppy/dog to be free of any verifiably inherited conditions that are detrimental to the puppy's/dog's health. If this puppy/dog dies or is severely crippled from a documented inherited condition, prior to three (3) years of age, the seller will replace the puppy/dog with one of comparable value. Seller is bound by this guarantee if and only if the following conditions are met.

1. Seller must be notified within thirty (30) days of diagnosis of condition or death of puppy/dog.
2. Request must be accompanied by a necropsy report if the puppy/dog is deceased, and absolute, verifiable diagnosis of the inherited condition in either case, including but not limited to, a statement from a licensed veterinarian and copies of relevant lab reports or DNA tests. (It is the responsibility of the purchaser to document a genetic disorder.)
3. Original puppy/dog must be spayed or neutered by the purchaser, and a written statement from a licensed veterinarian indicating that this has been done must be provided to the seller. (Original puppy/dog may be kept by the purchaser or returned to the seller at the option of the purchaser. Returned animals must be accompanied by any and all paperwork supplied at the time of sale.)
4. Purchaser may not be in violation of the Basic Care Agreement signed at the time of purchase of the puppy/dog and must provide veterinary records to verify that the puppy/dog has been appropriately cared for by the purchaser as outlined in the agreement.

*The seller's health, hip and genetic guarantee does not apply to any injury, disease or fatality incurred as a direct result of breeding, including but not limited to; c-sections, inertia, loss of dam in whelp, masitis, eclampsia, any sexually transmitted disease, etc. Breeding a dog is a risk and should be carefully considered. If breeding is undergone, then the purchaser does so at his/her own risk and does not hold the seller responsible for any expense, disease, injury or fatality of the dog.

**The seller's health, hip and genetic guarantee does not apply if any injury, illness, disease or fatality develops as a direct result of the dog being overweight or malnourished, including but not limited to hip dysplasia (see hip guarantee), heart disease, joint problems, etc.