Health Guarantee - Willow creek companions

At Willow Creeks Companions, we are dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the Labrador Retriever. Our breeding program focuses on temperament, athletic ability, and robust health. We stand behind our puppies with a Comprehensive 5-Year Genetic Guarantee, ensuring your new family member has the best start in life.

Breed-Specific Genetic Coverage

We screen our breeding pairs for conditions most prevalent in Labradors. This guarantee covers the following hereditary defects if they are found to be life-threatening or severely limit the dog's quality of life:

Severe Hip & Elbow Dysplasia

Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-prcd)

Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM)

Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK)

Congenital Heart Defects (TVD)

Skeletal Dysplasia 2 (Dwarfism)

Juvenile Cataracts

Copper Toxicosis

Degenerative Myelopathy

Remedy Options

If a licensed veterinarian diagnoses a covered hereditary condition, Willow Creeks Companions offers the following solutions:

Replacement Puppy

A replacement puppy of the same sex and quality from the next available litter. You may keep your original companion; we do not require the return of a beloved family pet.

Veterinary Credit

A reimbursement of veterinary expenses related to the condition, up to 50% of the original purchase price of the puppy.

Breed-Specific Exclusions

Because Labradors are active, food-motivated dogs, certain conditions are highly dependent on lifestyle and are not covered:

Obesity-Related Issues: Labradors are prone to weight gain; joint issues resulting from improper weight management are excluded.
Environmental Injury: Cruciate ligament (ACL/CCL) tears or injuries sustained from excessive jumping or stairs during the growth phase.
Bloat (GDV): Gastric Torsion is a management-related risk in large breeds and is not considered hereditary.
Common Parasites: Coccidia, Giardia, or worms, which are common in puppyhood and easily treatable.

The Willow Creeks Standard

While we breed for excellence, please note that Labradors are a diverse breed. We cannot guarantee:

Exact Coat Color/Shade (e.g., Fox Red vs. Light Yellow)
Final Adult Weight or Height
Hunting Drive or Field Performance
Shedding Volume (Labradors shed year-round)

Claims & Documentation

To honor this guarantee, the puppy must be kept current on all vaccinations and heartworm/flea prevention. In the event of a claim, official OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) or PennHIP results are required for joint-related claims. Willow Creeks Companions reserves the right to a second opinion by a veterinarian of our choice.