Essence of Grace Yorkies – 1-Year Health Guarantee
At Essence of Grace Yorkies, we are committed to raising healthy, happy Yorkshire Terrier puppies. This Health Guarantee is designed to be fair to the buyer while protecting the breeder, clearly outlining what is covered and not covered.
1. Short-Term Health Warranty (72 Hours)
All puppies are examined by a licensed veterinarian before leaving our care.
The Buyer must have the puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours (3 days) of pick-up or delivery.
If a veterinarian determines the puppy is unfit for purchase within this timeframe:
A written statement from the veterinarian must be provided within 48 hours of the exam.
The Buyer may return the puppy for a full refund.
Note:
Failure to complete the exam within 72 hours voids the short-term warranty.
Minor or common conditions (such as ear/eye infections, kennel cough, or parasites) are not covered under this short-term warranty.
2. Veterinary Testing & Parasite Protocol
Each puppy is dewormed and fecal tested by our veterinarian before going home.
A final fecal sample is sent to a laboratory within days of the go-home date.
If any treatable parasite is detected, the puppy is treated prior to departure.
Important: Environmental exposure in a new home can result in new parasites.
We cannot guarantee the puppy will remain parasite-free after leaving our care.
3. Long-Term Health Warranty (1 Year from Date of Birth)
We provide a 1-Year Health Guarantee from the puppy’s date of birth against debilitating congenital or hereditary conditions that significantly affect quality of life, including:
Congenital heart defects
Liver shunt (portosystemic shunt)
Hydrocephalus
Severe kidney or lung defects
If a covered condition is diagnosed:
Buyer must notify Seller immediately and provide veterinary records.
Seller reserves the right to request a second opinion from a veterinarian of their choice.
Buyer may either:
Keep the puppy and receive reimbursement up to the purchase price, OR
Return the puppy for a replacement or refund per contract terms.
In the event of death:
A necropsy (autopsy) must be performed within 3 business days at Buyer’s expense.
If the cause is a covered congenital defect, the Buyer receives a full refund.
4. What Our Health Guarantee Does NOT Cover
Our Health Guarantee does not cover:
Routine & Preventive Care
Vaccinations, deworming, microchipping
Spay/neuter or elective surgeries
Minor & Common Puppy Issues
Ear infections, eye infections, skin irritations, or allergies
Upper respiratory infections or kennel cough
Parasites, worms, coccidia, or giardia (even if retreated after arrival)
Non-Debilitating or Cosmetic Conditions
Umbilical or inguinal hernias
Retained testicles
Cherry eye
Minor underbite or overbite
Breed-Related Risks
Luxating patella
Legg-Calvé-Perthes
Collapsed trachea
Other Exclusions
Illnesses or injuries occurring after leaving our care
Any condition disclosed and accepted by the Buyer prior to purchase (see Rare Special Placements)
Failure to follow veterinary recommendations or missed required exams
Note: This health guarantee does not reimburse for general veterinary bills or elective procedures unrelated to a covered condition.
5. Rare Special Placements
While almost all of our puppies are completely healthy, in the rare event that a puppy has a manageable condition that does not affect quality of life:
The puppy may be placed in a loving pet home at a reduced price.
The condition is fully disclosed in writing prior to purchase.
By accepting the reduced price, the Buyer accepts full responsibility for the disclosed condition.
The disclosed condition is excluded from this Health Guarantee.
These placements are extremely uncommon and only made when the puppy can live a happy, healthy life with proper care.
6. Returns & Refunds
Refunds or replacements are only provided if the puppy is diagnosed with a covered condition within the warranty period.
Buyer must:
Provide veterinary documentation of the condition
Return the puppy at Buyer’s expense unless otherwise agreed
No refunds or replacements for non-covered conditions.
7. Non-Transferable Agreement
This Health Guarantee is valid only for the original Buyer listed in the purchase contract.
It is non-transferable if the puppy is sold, given away, or rehomed.
8. Final Disclaimer
By purchasing a puppy from Essence of Grace Yorkies, the Buyer acknowledges that:
They have read and understood this Health Guarantee
They accept the limitations and exclusions
The puppy is sold “as is,” except as specifically guaranteed above
This Health Guarantee represents the entire agreement regarding health coverage.
No other verbal or written guarantees are implied.