Currently *most* breeders warranty a show prospect to be free from hip dysplasia, sub aortic stenosis, and that they will CERF our eye issue is mainly juvenile cataracts, and not have any disqualifying faults. We are currently screening for elbow dysplasia and a few breeders have added that as well. I have not heard of anyone who has cancer mentioned in their contracts. But I have heard of instances where a dog died early of cancer and the breeder offered a replacement anyhow. For pet puppies the contracts usually say that they warrantee the puppy will be free of any genetic diseases that prohibit the puppy from being a pet up to the purchase price of the dog for up to 2 years of age as long as feeding, weight, exercise guidelines have been met. So if a pet pup is OFA'd at 2 and comes back borderline or mild it is still considered a normal pet. If the dog requires surgery because of severe dysplasia then the breeder will help with the cost or offer a replacement puppy. I am certain Kim Johnson can offer far better input than I as she has been in Goldens a long time.
Terrie:) "Susan A. Schlenger" wrote: > Hi, Terrie, > Just out of curiosity, can you tell me what is warrented against in > golden retrievers? Do they warranty hips or also against cancer? > > thanks! > > Suze > ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
