With my knowledge of medicine, I responsibly breed poodles with more integrity than some human beings take. I do not knowingly breed any poodle that carries a genetic defect. I also have my adult stud dogs tested for PRA (progressive retinal atrophy) which is an inherited disease, and so far, none of them are even carriers of that disorder. However, statistically genes can pair up unpredictably causing medical defects. 

Our guarantee is as follows:
1. Vaccination Schedule: Our pups get vaccinated at 8, 11, 14 and 20 weeks and then yearly with Distemper, Adenovirus type 2, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus and Coronavirus. We do not release our poodles until they have at least their first vaccination and discourage all pet owners from exposing their puppies to the public until their first three shots are given.
2. With regard to any congenital defect, I guarantee all puppies for one (1) year (from date of birth) to be free of but not limited to grade III/IV Patellar Luxation, Leg Perthes, Hip Dysplasia, Cataracts, Epilepsy/Seizures, Tracheal Collapse causing death, or heart or liver ailments.
3. Any inherited, life-threatening medical illness experienced by any puppy is warranted from one (1) to five (5) years of age (from date of birth).
5. Physical injuries occurring outside of my custody are not warrantied under any condition.
6. The untimely death of any puppy up to 5 years of age will always require a death certificate and autopsy by a competent Veterinary Pathologist prior to any assumption of liability.
7. All toy poodle puppies are extremely susceptible to hypoglycemia. This is especially true for those puppies that may be smaller than a typical toy such as a teacup or tiny toy (less than 6 pounds). Each and every puppy I place is accompanied by extremely explicit instructions relative to the prevention of and treatment of hypoglycemia. For this reason, I cannot accept any liability for any losses of any nature as a result of this condition.  Please be diligent and aware of this condition. 
8. Should a settlement relative to any of the conditions listed in my warranty become necessary, I reserve the right to resolve any problem by the following means and with the stipulations listed below: 
a. Replace the poodle based on the findings of MY local veterinarian following his/her consultation with the client's veterinarian.  b. Any puppy replacement or refund should never be determined unilaterally; it can only occur after both seller and buyer agree with the decision. c. In the event that surgical or medical procedures are performed prior to consultation with Valerie Stanol, all prior warranties and guarantees are null and void.  d. Provide surgical intervention to resolve the medical defect under the following conditions: (1). Any needed surgery will only be performed following consultation with MY local veterinarian who will determine whether the procedure is truly indicated, or if he/she would normally perform the procedure. (2). Should surgery be required and agreed upon by the various consulting veterinarians, I will pay up to half of all medical costs up to the original purchase price of the poodle. (For example, if the poodle was purchased for $800 and a surgery was $1200, I would pay $600. If the surgery were to be $4000, I would pay a maximum of $800.) (3). Under no circumstance or condition will I assume any liability for any surgery or medical procedure unless said surgery or medical procedure is performed only after consultation and concurrence with Valerie Stanol.  

Revised June 1, 2007