Health Guarantee | HillSide Paws

Our Commitment to Healthy Puppies

At HillSide Paws, we have been raising healthy, happy Dachshund puppies since 1995. Every puppy we breed is backed by a comprehensive 2-year health guarantee because we stand firmly behind the quality of our breeding program. Our dedication to genetic testing, veterinary care, and responsible breeding practices ensures your new companion arrives in excellent health.

What's Covered

Our 2-year health guarantee protects your puppy against the following hereditary and congenital conditions:

IVDD Screening

Intervertebral Disc Disease is a critical concern for Dachshunds. All our breeding dogs undergo thorough IVDD risk assessment and spinal evaluation. Puppies are guaranteed against hereditary IVDD for 2 years.

Genetic Conditions

Our breeding stock is DNA tested for breed-specific hereditary conditions including Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Lafora Disease, and Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Your puppy is covered against these inherited disorders.

Congenital Defects

We guarantee against congenital heart defects, liver shunts, luxating patellas, and other birth defects that may not be immediately apparent. Coverage extends for the full 2-year guarantee period.

Veterinary Certification

Every puppy leaves our care with a full veterinary health certificate issued within 72 hours of pickup. We provide complete medical records, vaccination history, and deworming documentation.

What to Expect

When you bring home a HillSide Paws puppy, here is what you can count on:

Initial Veterinary Visit: We require you to schedule a wellness exam with your own veterinarian within 72 hours of receiving your puppy. This establishes a baseline health record and validates our guarantee.

Complete Health Records: You will receive detailed vaccination records, deworming history, microchip registration information, and a signed health certificate from our licensed veterinarian.

Spay/Neuter Agreement: Pet-quality puppies must be spayed or neutered by the age recommended by your veterinarian. This is a condition of our health guarantee and part of our commitment to responsible breeding.

Ongoing Support: We are available for the lifetime of your puppy. Whether you have questions about diet, behavior, training, or health concerns, our team is just a phone call or email away.

Annual Checkups: To maintain the health guarantee, your puppy must receive annual veterinary wellness exams and stay current on all vaccinations recommended by your veterinarian.

Guarantee Conditions

To keep your health guarantee valid, the following conditions must be met:

Veterinary wellness exam within 72 hours of receiving your puppy
Annual veterinary checkups and up-to-date vaccinations throughout the guarantee period
Proper nutrition with high-quality food appropriate for Dachshunds
No evidence of neglect, abuse, or unsafe living conditions
Written notification to HillSide Paws within 48 hours of any diagnosis
Diagnosis must be confirmed by a licensed veterinarian with supporting documentation

Our Commitment

If a covered genetic or congenital condition is diagnosed within the 2-year guarantee period, HillSide Paws will work with you to find the best resolution. Options may include:

Replacement Puppy

A puppy of equal value from an upcoming or available litter, subject to availability.

Partial or Full Refund

Reimbursement of the purchase price, either partially or in full, depending on the circumstances.

Veterinary Cost Assistance

Financial assistance toward the veterinary treatment costs for the diagnosed condition.

We believe in transparency, honesty, and doing right by every family. Our breeding program has been built over three decades on a foundation of trust, and we will always work with you to reach a fair and compassionate resolution.

Questions About Our Health Guarantee?

We are happy to walk you through every detail of our health guarantee. Reach out anytime.