Marble Mountain Kennels

Reservations:

All pups will have dew claws removed, first shots and have a full guarantee on hips, eyes, general health and hunting desire. Your pick in the litter is determined by the date on which your $200 deposit is received. Deposits can be made with the condition that you get either the gender or the color puppy you desire.

Deposits are otherwise non-refundable, but can be transferred to a future litter if desired. There is a puppy reservation form that should be filled out by all prospective owners. This form can be reproduced by clicking below and printing out the form. By FAXing the form and a copy of your check you can hold your spot for 7 days until your check can arrive in the mail.

Printable Puppy Reservation & Policy Form (77KB PDF)

Guarantee & Policy:

Any Marble Mountain bred and sold pup which lacks retrieving instinct, is untrainable, or shows unstable or vicious temperament, or is unable to work or hunt due to a physical or genetic defect will be replaced with another puppy as per our guarantee, based on the written analysis of a veterinarian or professional dog trainer.

Please note: The above part of our guarantee is only applicable if we are notified of any problems by the original animal's first birth date. Hips and eyes are covered until 26 months.

1. Hip Dysplasia. Any Animal purchased from Marble Mountain Kennels must be X-rayed by 26 months. Animals older than 26 months are no longer covered under this guarantee. Animals under 26 months are covered with the following conditions:
   1. X-rays must be sent to the OFA or Marble Mountain Kennels for evaluation.
   2. Animals with dysplasia may be treated as follows:
      1. The animal may be sterilized, with a letter by a vet confirming this to MMK.
      2. If the owner decides to sell the dog, the owner is not eligible for a replacement.
      3. If after discovering the hip problem, the owner wishes to retain the dog and run it in any test or competition, the owner then waives the right to a replacement animal.
      4. The animal may be euthanized, with the agreement of Marble Mountain Kennels,and a letter sent to that effect by a vet.
      5. Shipping charges on any replacement dog is the responsibility of the original owner.
2. Hereditary eye problems: Any dog showing hereditary eye defects will be replaced as follows:
   1. Animals must be examined by 26 months. No animal over 26 months is covered.
   2. Animals must be examined by a certified veterinary opthamologist, and the result of the exam sent to Marble Mountain Kennels. The opthamologist must state that the defect is definitely of a hereditary nature, and not caused by injury, or illness.
   3. The defective animal will be treated with the same guidelines as those listed under "hip dysplasia."
3. Physical defects. Animals showing any serious genetic or congenital defect will be replaced as follows:
   1. Animals must show the defect by 12 months of age, and be examined by a vet. Marble Mountain Kennels must be notified at once at the onset of a problem, in writing with a letter from the examining vet.
   2. Any physical problem that could be the result of an injury is not covered under this guarantee.
4. Any animal which is used for breeding purposes prior to notifying Marble Mountain Kennels of any of the above covered defects is not guaranteed.
5. This guarantee applies to the original owner of the animal named on this form only, and does not apply in any way if the animal is sold or transferred.
6. Replacement will be mutually agreed upon by both parties, and will be of comparable bloodlines (It is understood that the replacement may not come from the exact same parents).
7. All expenses for shipping for the original animal and any replacement is the sole responsibility of the purchaser and owner.
8. Any animal which is euthanized without the knowledge and permission of MMK will not be covered under this guarantee.
9. All animals are the responsibility of the purchasing owners and in no case will Marble Mountain Kennels be held responsible for the care or treatment of any animals after they are sold.