We Stand Behind Every Puppy We Raise
Our health guarantee is one of the strongest offered by any Goldendoodle breeder in the Southeast — because we only breed dogs we'd be proud to keep ourselves.
All canines have the potential for genetic or congenital disease. Through careful, selective breeding and comprehensive Embark DNA health testing of both parents, we work in good faith to minimize these risks as much as possible. Every puppy leaves our home with a signed Health Guarantee & Sales Agreement that protects your family and your investment.
What's Covered
5 years from date of birth
- Crippling hip and elbow dysplasia — covered for five full years from your puppy's date of birth
- Pathological spinal disorder — covered for five full years from your puppy's date of birth
- Life-threatening genetic defects — covered for five years from date of birth with veterinary documentation
- In the event of a covered condition, we will at our choice either refund the original purchase price or replace your puppy with the next available puppy of equal value
Both parents are Embark DNA tested — and their results are publicly available for you to verify yourself before you ever apply. This is how we back up our guarantee with real science.
What's Not Covered
The following conditions are excluded from this guarantee
Your Responsibilities
To keep your guarantee valid
- Have your puppy examined by your own veterinarian within 48 hours of taking possession and send us the results within 5 days — failure to do so voids this guarantee
- Keep your puppy up to date on all vaccinations, heartworm prevention, and regular dewormings
- Spay or neuter your puppy before 18 months of age — this puppy is sold as a pet/companion only and may not be bred prior to being spayed or neutered
- House the dog inside your family home as its primary residence, treated with loving care as a family member
- Keep the dog in a fenced yard or on a leash when outdoors — never allow the dog to run freely or roam unsupervised
- If you are ever unable to keep your dog, contact us first — we have right of first refusal and want to ensure every puppy always has a great home
If Something Goes Wrong
We're here — here's the process
Call or text us at 828-408-3108 or email info@strongoaksgoldendoodles.com. Please don't wait — notify us as soon as a concern arises.
A written statement from a licensed veterinarian confirming the condition and its genetic cause is required before any action can be taken. We reserve the right to request a second opinion from a veterinarian of our choosing.
At our discretion, we will either refund the original purchase price of your puppy or replace your puppy with the next available puppy of equal value. We cannot be responsible for veterinary costs, transportation costs, or any other associated expenses.
A note on good faith: We put our name and our family's reputation behind every puppy we raise. In the many years we have been breeding, we have always done right by our families — and we always will. We encourage you to read reviews from our past families and to reach out to us any time with questions.
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The full Health Guarantee & Sales Agreement is provided at time of purchase. We're happy to answer any questions beforehand.
This page provides a plain-English summary of our Health Guarantee & Sales Agreement for informational purposes. The complete signed legal agreement is provided to every purchaser at time of sale and constitutes the full binding terms. All agreements are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, County of Burke.