Health Guarantee

 

All Bulldogs bred and sold by Abounding Bulldogs are up-to-date in their medical treatments. Dogs are checked by a veterinarian prior to delivery or shipping and are guaranteed to be sound and in good health at this time. However, on PUPPIES whose age at a date of sale precludes completion of the scheduled series of inoculations, it is necessary for the purchaser to complete the scheduled series of inoculations ON TIME, in order to protect the puppy and for this health guarantee to remain valid. A timetable for this series of inoculations will be supplied on the medical history of the puppy. In addition, until this series of inoculations has been complete (about 16 weeks of age) the puppy should not be exposed to premises known to be suspected of being contaminated, or unhealthy animals. 

Abounding Bulldogs certify that at the time of sale and to the best of our knowledge, the puppy will be free of any congenital birth defects. Our puppies are guaranteed against parvovirus, distemper, hepatitis, kennel cough, or other communicable diseases at the time of sale. Buyer is aware that English Bulldogs are prone to heat stroke and will be responsible to provide a environment that is healthy for their puppy. Buyer has also researched and is knowledgeable of the non life threatening problems that an English Bulldog may have, such as cherry eye, eyelid surgery, elongated pallet, etc, and agrees that these are not covered under this health guarantee. The buyer is advised to have this puppy examined by a competent veterinarian of the buyers' choice within 2 working days to assure them that they have purchased a healthy puppy. This will be done at the purchaser's expense. Under no circumstances will Abounding Bulldogs be responsible for any
veterinarian bills acquired by the purchaser for this puppy. Minor, breed related, treatable or correctable conditions, or any condition that may go away or is considered to be a condition which a puppy will likely outgrow, are not covered.

Abounding Bulldogs DOES NOT GIVE REFUNDS. We will give a replacement puppy, but only for life threatening genetic disease. If a health issue arises within the first TWELVE MONTHS which your vet believes could possible be a life threatening genetic disease the following are the options:

(1)     A written explanation from a licensed veterinarian and backed up with lab work or x-rays as to the nature of the problem. 

(2)     A second opinion from a Vet whom Abounding Bulldogs have approved in advance to examine the puppy for signs of abuse or for life threatening congenital defect.

(3)     Return the puppy and AKC papers to us at buyers expense. If you are unwilling to release the puppy and AKC papers into my possession, we will not be responsible for any medical expenses incurred nor will we be a part of the recovery process.

(4)     Proof that the puppy was examined by a certified veterinarian no later than 2 working days after receiving the puppy.

If the Vet's prognosis is that the puppy has a life threatening genetic disease and all of the above criteria are met, we will replace a puppy of equal value when one comes available. No problems other than life threatening congenital defects are covered in this agreement.

Abounding Bulldogs offers this guarantee until the puppy reaches one year of age. If at any time you transfer ownership of the puppy, this agreement is void immediately.

Abounding Bulldogs is not responsible for the health of this Puppy after the 48 hours period.  This is due to the possibility that the dog may become infected by a communicable disease after its delivery.

BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Have the puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian within 48 hours of delivery.  If a problem does arise, the Breeder is to be notified immediately following the examination of the puppy.  The problem must also be verified by the Breeder's own veterinarian.
  • Provide puppy with routine preventive care, such as, but not limited to the following:
    • Annual physical examinations by a licensed veterinarian.
    • Follow veterinarian guidelines for vaccinations and de-worming.
  • Puppy must be paid for in full by eight weeks of age, or all monies and all claims to the puppy will be forfeited.
  • All deposits are non-refundable.

DEPOSIT & PAYMENT:

  • Buyer understands that a deposit of $500.00 is required to place a puppy on hold.  
  • Buyer understands the deposit is non-refundable.
  • Puppy must be paid in full before it will be released or shipped to the Buyer.  If payment on the puppy has not been made in full by the
    shipping date, or the set receiving date, the Buyer will then forfeit his/her deposit, and any claims on the puppy.
  • Payment can be made by:
    • Bank Cashier's Check
    • Bank Money Order
    • Personal checks are accepted for payment of a puppy.  Buyer understands that by paying with a personal check, the puppy will not
      be released or shipped until the check has cleared their bank.
    • Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express.  These payment options will incur an extra 5% to cover the bank transaction fee charged by the credit card company.

SHIPPING & TRANSPORTATION:

  • If the airlines won't allow shipping due to weather conditions.  It will become the Buyer's responsibility to make arrangements to receive the puppy.
  • Breeder does not charge transporting fees to deliver the puppy to ATL Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport in Atlanta, GA.  However, all airline shipping costs are the responsibility of the Buyer, including the traveling crate and dishes.
  • Puppy will be shipped between eight weeks and ten weeks of age.  Most are shipped at eight weeks old.  Some need a little more time and will be shipped at a later time.  This is decided at the Breeder's discretion
  • Local pickups are allowed beginning on the 7th or 8th week or age.  This is decided by veterinarian advice and readyness of the puppy.