Our Guarantee

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multiple available tests and observation.   DNA tests are available for over 190 conditions, maladies, and diseases that affect dogs. Dogs can be Affected, Carriers, or Clear. By using these DNA tests to test all potential breeding program candidates, we can guarantee that none of the puppies produced & placed will be Affected.  

Radiology (X-rays) There is no DNA marker for hips and elbows. X-rays of the hips and elbow joints are used to determine whether a dog has the potential for the breeding program. The goal of the X-rays is to determine if those joints appear to be genetically normal reduce the risk of producing genetically poor hip or elbow dysplasia in future generations.  Dysplasia is a condition caused by an abnormal growth of tissue, cells, joint, or bone. Many factors can affect dysplasia, such as developmental, accidents, trauma, nutrition deficiencies, over-supplementation, genetics, and other environmental conditions.  

Dogs with passing conformational and functional hips/elbows, when bred together, will produce 95% passing results with their offspring, which means that there may be some percentage that will NOT PASS OFA Certification as many factors play a part with hip and elbow development. Until we have DNA tests available for hips/elbows, which should result in 100% results, we will continue to use radiology to determine which dogs will be used for breeding.     SPAYING & NEUTERING INCREASES CANCER & JOINT DISEASE beyond 100%; please read report: UC Davis Results For Spaying & Neutering


Veterinarian Examination Within 72 Hours After Taking Possession of Puppy 
The new owner MUST have the puppy examined by a licensed Veterinarian at his/her expense within 3 days of taking possession of puppy. If upon said examination the puppy is found to have a congenital birth defect or serious health condition, it must be reported to [email protected] from the veterinarian’s office at the time of diagnoses, with information pertaining to condition found.

NO TREATMENTS ARE TO BE MADE!!! Unless there is a dire emergency that involves a "life or death situation" to the puppy or dog, no treatments are to be made until having consulted with Jill Pinegar, and then one of the following will happen as decided by Jill Pinegar/Bedico Labradors.

(A) conditions for the return to the breeder will be made as soon as possible without any treatment and without medical procedures performed on the said puppy. Upon return of the puppy, a full refund of the price paid for the entire Puppy Package (puppy and accompanying amenity’s package) will be returned to the new owner, plus the cost of the veterinarian’s examination not to exceed $35. Only the specified cost (up to and not exceeding $35) of the exam will be covered, No treatment, No medications, and No Procedures will be covered by the refund upon immediate return of the puppy. 

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(B) Upon conferring with the diagnosing Vet, the breeder, L. Jill Pinegar might authorize treatment by the Vet. and take responsibility for the costs of the specified treatment that falls under the guarantee. It will be Jill Pinegar's decision, either A or B or the new owner may opt for the following C, at new owner's responsibility and the new owner accepts all costs incurred from that moment on. 

(C) The puppy may be treated by the owner at their cost, thus releasing L. Jill Pinegar/BEDICO LABRADORS of any further responsibilities. 

In other words, the new owner by authorizing the vet to perform any treatments/procedures, will knowingly VOID this part of the Health Guarantee and therefore take all responsibilities for their decision from that moment forth. All subsequent treatments, medications will be the responsibility of the owner once they decide on Option C as stated above. By deciding on Option C, the new owner releases Jill Pinegar/BEDICO LABRADORS from any and all conditions that may arise.·   

This 72 hour refund guarantee time does not cover accidents, broken bones, bites, lacerations, mauling, swallowed items or any other condition, including accidental death. Any and all accidental conditions are the responsibilities of the new owner.   

Once the new owner's vet examines the puppy and finds it to be in perfect health, that it is free and clear of disease, illnesses ....... any such occurrence that takes place after that official examination will be the responsibility and the expense of the new owner.   No replacement on Pet/Companion dogs that are functional as pets. 

*Return To Breeder Guarantee 
 The puppy/dog will always have a home back with the breeder. If for any reason the new owners are unable to keep the puppy or dog, the breeder is to be notified and arrangements are to be made to deliver the dog to the breeder as soon as possible.   All AKC papers, rabies tags and medical records are to be returned to the breeder at the time of return.   Once the dog is surrendered it will be 100% up to Bedico Labradors Management Program to determine the eventual living arrangements with the dog.

There are no refunds for a returned, rescue or relocated dog or puppy.