• At time of purchase, dog has no appearance of illness or hereditary defects and has received all vaccinations and wormings. At the buyer's expense, dog is to be examined by a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of date of purchase. If the dog is found to be ill, the dog may be returned and the purchase price will be refunded.
• All dogs shall be free from hip dysplasia.
• All dogs eyes shall be free from hereditary eye diseases. This dog's eyes have been examined by a veterinary ophthalmologist and found to be clear of any hereditary juvenile eye disease. We recommend that you have your dogs eyes examined annually.
• All dogs shall be free from idiopathic epilepsy.
• All show quality dogs shall be within height and have a correct bite according to the breed standard.
• All show quality males shall be free from monorchidism and cryptorchidism.
• Buyers will be notified of any health issues that arise with parents, grandparents or siblings.

• Provide regular care from a licensed veterinarian, including a generally accepted schedule of vaccinations, heartworm medication and preventative worming.
• Keep the dog primarily as a house dog. When it is necessary to have the dog outside unattended, dog shall be in a fenced yard with shade and shelter from the elements. Fresh water shall be available at all times.
• Provide daily interaction and companionship to the dog. This includes, but is not limited to: grooming, exercise, obedience, herding activities and agility.
• Notify the Seller immediately if dog is lost, stolen, spayed or neutered.
• Provide regular updates to the Seller on growth, health, learning abilities, and everyday activities.
• Contact the Seller immediately if any personality changes, training issues or health problems occur. The Seller will work with you to develop a corrective action plan.
• Submit hip and elbow radiographs to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (or Penn Hip) and provide results to Seller by age 3.
• Have dogs eyes examined by a veterinary ophthalmologist between 2 and 4 years of age and provide results to Seller.
• Join the American Belgian Tervuren Club for a minimum of one year.
• Receive written approval from the Seller prior to breeding dog. Dogs may not be bred until an OFA (or PennHip) certification number has been received for hips and elbows and a current CERF exam performed. It is recommended that dogs not be bred before they are three years old.
• Return the dog to the Seller if for any reason the Buyer cannot keep the dog at the buyer’s expense. The ownership of the dog is nontransferable, unless prior, written consent has been given by the Seller.
• Ensure that the dog and any of its offspring will not be sold, leased, consigned or given to any wholesale/retail business, research facility, dog dealer, and commercial breeding kennel for resale, breeding or any other purposes.
• Dogs sold as pet quality will be sold on a limited registration and must be spayed or neutered after the growth plate’s close. Belgian Tervuren growth plates typically close between 18 – 24 months of age.

• Dogs will be replaced if they develop hip dysplasia, hereditary eye disease, or idiopathic epilepsy.
  • A copy of the official OFA/PennHip evaluation is required for replacement of a dysplastic dog.
  • A copy of the official eye examination, performed by a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist, is required for replacement of a dog with hereditary eye defects.
• Show quality dogs will be replaced for height disqualification, disqualifying bite, monorchidism or cryptorchidism.
• No dog will be replaced until written evidence from a licensed veterinarian has been received showing the dog has been altered.
• Buyer and Seller will agree whether the Buyer will keep the dog or return dog to the breeder.
  • If the Buyer keeps the dog, either one-half of the purchase price will be refunded or a dog of equal or higher quality will be offered at Seller’s discretion.
  • If the Buyer returns the dog, the entire purchase price will be refunded or a dog of equal or higher quality will be offered at the Seller’s discretion.

If you are interested in a Belgian Tervuren,
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Darlene Hernandez
Sacramento, California, USA
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