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Health Guarantee & Comprehensive Breeder Warranty

At Frela Chocolate Labradors, we take immense pride in raising strong, vibrant, and genetically sound chocolate labrador retriever puppies. Our commitment to your puppy does not end when they leave our care; it begins a lifelong relationship built on trust, transparency, and accountability. We understand that bringing a new puppy into your home is a major emotional and financial commitment, which is why every one of our Chocolate labs is backed by our robust 1 year health guarantee. This document outlines our standards, your responsibilities, and the exact terms under which we ensure your new companion stays happy and healthy for years to come.

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Core Health Coverage and Genetic Warranty Provisions

Our breeding philosophy is centered around prevention, ethical selection, and rigorous health testing. By screening parent stock for hereditary conditions before mating, we significantly reduce the risk of genetic disease in our litters. Our health guarantee is designed to give prospective owners total peace of mind, knowing that their investment is protected and that their puppy has been given the absolute best start in life through expert care and scientific screening. We offer a comprehensive 1 year genetic health warranty covering all severe, life-threatening congenital and hereditary defects in our chocolate labrador retriever puppies. This includes severe genetic conditions such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), and Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK). If, within the first 1 year of life, a certified veterinary specialist diagnoses your puppy with a debilitating hereditary defect that significantly impairs their quality of life, Frela Chocolate Labradors will work directly with you to provide an appropriate remedy. Remedies may include covered veterinary expense support up to the purchase price or the option of a replacement puppy from a future litter. Before any of our Chocolate labs transition to their new homes, they undergo a thorough, comprehensive physical examination by a licensed UK veterinarian at 7 to 8 weeks of age. This check confirms that the puppy’s heart, lungs, eyes, ears, joints, and abdominal organs are functioning normally and free from visible physical defects or umbilical hernias. Each puppy is issued an official UK Veterinary Health Certificate, detailing their initial health check, worming history, microchip details, and first set of core vaccinations. This official documentation forms the baseline health record for your puppy and validates the activation of your health warranty upon pickup.

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Required Initial Veterinary Examination After Pickup

To validate and maintain the full protections of this guarantee, the buyer must have the puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian within three working days (72 hours) of taking possession. This initial visit confirms that the puppy arrived in a healthy, thriving state free from contagious illness, external parasites, or acute physical distress. If your veterinarian identifies an acute, pre-existing contagious illness during this 72-hour window, you must notify Frela Chocolate Labradors immediately with a copy of the official veterinary report. Timely examination protects both buyer and breeder, establishing a verified record of your puppy’s health status at the moment of transfer.

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Orthopaedic Protections and Preventative Care Expectations

Joint health is a crucial consideration for large, athletic breeds like Labrador Retrievers. Frela Chocolate Labradors prioritizes structural integrity through selective breeding, ensuring that our Chocolate labs are bred from parents with excellent British Veterinary Association (BVA) hip and elbow scores. However, joint development in growing chocolate labrador retriever puppies is heavily influenced by diet, exercise levels, and home safety during their first year of life.

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  • Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Coverage Terms

    Our 1 year health warranty explicitly includes protection against severe, debilitating hip and elbow dysplasia that renders the dog unable to function comfortably as a domestic pet. Because joint dysplasia is a polygenic trait influenced by both genetics and environmental strain, coverage requires that parent dogs were officially scored prior to mating and that the puppy has not been subjected to physical trauma, malnutrition, or rapid weight gain. If severe dysplasia is diagnosed within the first year via official BVA scoring or a certified veterinary orthopaedic surgeon's report, warranty claims will be evaluated for financial reimbursement or puppy replacement options.

  • Weight Management, Exercise Guidelines, and Growth Rules

    To ensure your puppy’s joints develop safely and remain healthy, owners must adhere to strict lifestyle and exercise guidelines during the growth period. Overfeeding or allowing a growing Labrador to become overweight dramatically increases stress on unclosed growth plates and developing cartilage, leading to irreversible joint damage. Owners must follow the "5-minute rule" for structured walks (5 minutes of walking per month of age, twice daily) until the dog reaches full skeletal maturity. Running on hard surfaces, jumping in and out of vehicles, or navigating steep staircases repeatedly before 12 months of age will invalidate the orthopaedic portion of this warranty.

  • Recommended Nutrition and Joint Supplementation

    Proper skeletal development relies heavily on balanced nutrition engineered specifically for large-breed puppies. Owners must feed a premium, commercially prepared large-breed puppy kibble or an approved, scientifically balanced diet that maintains optimal calcium-to-phosphorus ratios. High-energy adult foods or unbalanced raw diets fed during the early months can trigger abnormally fast bone growth, heightening the risk of conditions like osteochondritis dissecans (OCD). We also encourage introducing high-grade Omega-3 fatty acid supplements, glucosamine, and chondroitin after six months of age to support cartilage hydration and joint resilience as your puppy matures.

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