(Puppies will be 8 weeks or older before delivery and must be paid in full at least one week before pick up or day of delivery.)

Puppy Health Information 

 

Your puppy will be seen by a vet before going home. They will be placed on a deworming schedule. They will receive their microchip and first puppy vaccines, considered its "core vaccines." Please confirm with your vet but it will need to have these same vaccines given at 12 and 16 weeks before they will be considered immune to the diseases. They will go home with paperwork showing what dewormer and vaccines were administered and when. Not completing the vaccine series will void this contract unless directed to do so by a vet.

HEALTH WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES

At the time of purchase, breeder guarantees this puppy is in good health, is up to date on core vaccines and de-worming medications and to the best of our knowledge, free from any diseases and/or birth defects. If this puppy is ever diagnosed with a serious disease or mild to moderate recurring health issue(s), breeder requests to be notified. Keeping track of our puppy's health into adulthood is important to us as well as the future of our bloodlines.

Buyer has 5 days to return this puppy for any reason for a full refund of the purchase price minus the deposit. The puppy must be seen by a veterinarian and receive a clean bill of health before a refund will be issued.

Buyer must have the puppy examined by a Veterinarian within 2 days of receiving this puppy.

If this puppy is diagnosed with an illness, disease, or birth defect by a veterinarian within 10 days of purchase, puppy may be returned for a full refund including the deposit. All records of the diagnosis must be provided to breeder within 5 days from the date they were diagnosed. 

General Health Warranty Limitations

After your vets check-up and the 5 day return policy period has passed, this health guarantee does NOT cover non-genetic diseases or general health issues. Such as but not limited to: viral illnesses, internal or external parasites, bacterial infections, food or skin allergies, diabetes, hernias, dental issues or improper bites, heart murmurs, non-congenital heart disease, gastrointestinal or digestive issues, protozoal diseases, such as giardia or coccidiosis, urinary tract infections or cancer. It does not cover illnesses due to the ingestion of foreign objects, food, chemicals, stress related issues, behavioral issues, physical injuries, or illnesses which may have occurred, developed or contracted after possession of this puppy was transferred to the buyer.

2 Year Genetic Health Guarantee

A genetic health guarantee is offered to the buyer for 24 months from the birth date of this puppy/dog. This genetic health guarantee includes hereditary, congenital or genetic defects that would cause this puppy/dog to lose quality of life before the age of 5 or shorten their life span. All medical records MUST be provided to the Breeder from a Veterinarian specialist concerning an inherited genetic disorder, defect or disease.

If a genetic diagnosis is confirmed and documented proof has been provided, the Buyer will be refunded puppy's original purchase price or choice of a puppy of equal value. The Breeder does NOT require this dog to be returned. The Breeder does agree to take back ownership.  The Breeder is not financially or legally liable for any additional fees or expenses acquired by the Buyer including travel expenses or medical fees to diagnose, care for, or to return the puppy/dog.

Hip and Elbow Dysplasia 

A genetic health guarantee is offered to the buyer for 24 months from the birth date of this puppy/dog. All medical records MUST be provided to the Breeder from a Board Certified Veterinarian Orthopedic Specialist within 5 days of diagnosis. 

If a diagnosis of Hip and or Elbow Dysplasia is confirmed and documented proof has been provided, the Buyer will be refunded puppy's original purchase price or choice of a puppy of equal value. The Breeder does NOT require this dog to be returned. The Breeder does agree to take back ownership. The Breeder is not financially or legally liable for any additional fees or expenses acquired by the Buyer including travel expenses or medical fees to diagnose, care for, or to return the puppy/dog. This warranty will be void if puppy/dog is desexed before the age of 20 months. 

Rehoming

If at any time the Buyer is unable to keep this puppy/dog, they MUST be returned to the Breeder. This puppy/dog may not be re-sold or rehomed without the Breeders permission. Under no circumstances should this puppy/dog ever be relinquished to a pound, shelter or rescue. The Breeder agrees to take back full ownership rights and responsibility for this puppy at any time, at any age, for any reason. (no cash refund) As an ethical breeder it is our responsibility to make sure the puppies/dogs we produce, don't end up in shelters or on the streets. 

Limited Registration

This puppy/dog is a purebred McNab Shepherd that is being sold with limited registration. The puppy/dog should not be bred at any time. If any offspring are produced they will not be eligible for registration and a $3,000.00 penalty will be due for breach of contract. All dogs/puppies on limited registration must be altered. Preferably by ovarian sparing spay for females and vasectomy for males at owners expense by no sooner than 20 months of age and no later than 34 months of age. Females should have their first heat cycle before being spayed. Breeder should be notified once the puppy has been altered. We follow the latest guidelines on spaying and neutering by UC Davis. 

 

Care of Dog/Puppy

It's imperative that all dogs/puppies will be fed an appropriate diet that is free of potatoes, peas, and legumes due to the latest FDA research showing food containing those ingredients have potential to cause Dilated Cardiomyopathy. We are currently feeding Farmina N&D Ancestral Grains and Diamond Naturals. All puppies/dogs will be sent home with food to help transition them onto their new food.

All puppies/dogs will be properly vetted on a regular basis according to your vet's recommendation. Kept on a flea/tick and heartworm medication year round. Follow your vets recommended vaccination or titer testing protocol. All puppies/dogs will be kept on health insurance. 

Puppies/dog should have appropriate shelter and housing. Buyer acknowledges that they have an appropriate facility to properly care for their McNab including a fenced in yard or a plan in place to provide a safe way to exercise their McNab. Any puppy/dog found to be living on a chain will be in breach of this contract. 

 

McNabs are a working breed and it's imperative to sign your puppy up for a Puppy Training Class no later than 1 week after arriving home. We have until puppies are 14 weeks before their sensitive period closes. We need to continue giving them as many positive experiences as possible. It is also strongly recommended that training is continued further throughout the puppy's/dog's second year of life. The Breeder is happy to help owners find ethical and knowledgeable trainers in their area. By signing this contract you agree to these terms. 

Workability

We can not guarantee that any puppy or dog will work stock or perform in any other type of work such as but not limited to: dog sports, search and rescue, therapy dog, and service dog work. We do our best to place puppies in homes suited to their needs by temperament testing and testing dogs on stock before placement. 

 

Photo Rights

We love seeing pictures/videos of our dogs after they are in their forever homes! Breeder retains the right to use any photos/videos of this puppy/dog for any use including, but not limited to, advertisements, social media, etc.

 
Confidentiality of Disputes

Buyer and Breeder agree, that in the event of a dispute between them, neither will publish or communicate the existence or content of such dispute in any media or forum, including social media, provided that this provision shall not prevent either party from bringing legal action or engaging in confidential mediation.

 

Legalities

The Breeder neither makes nor implies any warranties or guarantees, express or implies, other than those written in this agreement including without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and fitness. This document constitutes the entire agreement between the Breeder and the Buyer with respect to this sale. Buyer's signature below indicates they have read, understand, and agree to all the conditions of this Sales Agreement and Contract of Sale. Any disputes, mediation or legal proceedings would be held in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Both Breeder and Buyer agree to uphold all covenants of this agreement