Breeder Responsibility

FRB strives to place puppies in “Forever Homes.” FRB guarantees that the puppy will be delivered to the Purchaser in good health, with all of the required vaccinations. All FRB puppies are vet checked, de-wormed, and have had their first vaccinations.

The puppy will stay with FRB until 8 weeks of age. The puppy will have at least one thorough examination by a qualified veterinarian.

Purchaser’s Responsibility

FRB requires that the Purchaser have Puppy examined by a veterinarian of their choice within 7 days of receiving their Puppy. FRB wants Purchaser to be fully assured of their Puppy’s health. Purchaser must provide proof that the puppy was seen by Purchaser’s veterinarian within 7 days of receiving the puppy. This proof can be the invoice Purchaser is given when checking out at the veterinarian’s office. Please text a copy of the vet record to Sandy at 740-438-5656, or email to fierceridgebernedoodles@gmail.com. Failure to provide proof that the puppy was examined by Purchaser’s veterinarian, will void this health guarantee.

FRB requires the purchaser to keep their Puppy on a regular vaccination schedule and routine de-worming by a licensed veterinarian. FRB also requires that the Puppy be kept on monthly heartworm preventative.

During the time between receiving your Puppy and the completion of puppy shots (approx. 16 weeks), it is the Purchaser’s responsibility to keep the Puppy away from public places such as pet stores, Puppy Preschool, or parks. A puppy’s immunity is not strong enough to be exposed to potentially deadly viruses (such as parvovirus) before the puppy vaccinations are completed.

Purchaser agrees to provide TLC food, give daily exercise, provide indoor living quarters, a reliable fence system, and regular veterinarian care. The purchaser is responsible to keep the dog fit and not allow the dog to become overweight, as this can lead to hip dysplasia down the road.

The puppy is not to compete in agility competitions (involving a lot of jumping), frisbee, or allowed to run and up down the stairs in the first year of life as this can lead to hip dysplasia down the road.

FRB reminds Purchaser that Bernedoodles and Labradoodles are intelligent animals and require consistent training, socialization, and attention. FRB strongly encourages Purchaser to enroll the puppy in socialization classes, obedience training, and expose them to people of all ages, after the full regiment of vaccinations is complete.

At any time, should the Purchaser be unable to keep the Puppy, the Purchaser is to notify FRB so we can assist in finding a new home. Purchaser agrees to never relinquish a puppy to a shelter.

FRB likes to remain in contact with Purchasers. We appreciate periodic updates and photos throughout your puppy’s life.

Genetic Health Guarantee

FRB provides a 2-year guarantee against any serious genetic illness that affects your Puppy’s quality of life. FRB guarantees the Puppy to be in good health at the time of transfer of ownership to the purchaser.

If the Puppy has become overweight, had inadequate diet or exercise, improper veterinary care, be over or under-vaccinated, been involved in agility (excessive jumping), or running up and down stairs in the first year of the Puppy’s life, this health guarantee is null and void.

If a diagnosis of any hip dysplasia is found within the first two years, FRB requires a Penn Hip report and a letter from Purchaser’s veterinarian that the puppy has received proper check-ups and has not been overweight.

Death due to injury, accident, owner’s neglect, or any other cause will not be eligible for a refund.

FRB reserves the right to have the Puppy examined by a veterinarian of their choice before a replacement is made. After these requirements have been met, the Purchaser may choose a replacement Puppy from any of our upcoming available litters, subject to availability; or FRB will refund Purchaser up to ½ the purchase price of the puppy. FRB does not expect you to return the Puppy as they are part of the Purchaser’s family unless the proper medical care is more than Purchaser can afford. FRB does genetic testing on all of its breeding dogs prior to them entering the program, therefore, FRB does not see this as an issue.

Should Purchaser decide to return the puppy to FRB, shipping will be at the Purchaser’s expense.