Every breeder’s health guarantee, side by side.
Health guarantees vary breeder to breeder. iHeart Frenchies displays each breeder’s guarantee clearly on their profile so you can compare programs at a glance — and understand exactly what you’re signing.
Common health guarantee tiers.
The industry uses a handful of common guarantee lengths. We surface each breeder’s declared guarantee as a badge so you can compare instantly.
6-Month Health Guarantee
Covers congenital or hereditary conditions diagnosed within the first six months.
12-Month Health Guarantee
Common in mid-tier programs; broader coverage window for genetic conditions.
24-Month Health Guarantee
Common with programs that health-test both parents; covers hereditary defects for two years.
Lifetime Genetic Health Guarantee
The strongest guarantee; covers listed hereditary conditions for the life of the dog.
Breeder-Specific Terms
Some programs offer replacement, credit toward a future puppy, or partial refund. Always read the contract.
No Health Guarantee Listed
Some breeders do not publish a written guarantee. We display this transparently so you can factor it into your decision.
How to read a health guarantee.
A strong health guarantee is specific, in writing, and easy to understand. Here’s what to look for — and what to ask if it’s missing.
What strong programs typically include
- • A written contract you can review before paying a deposit.
- • A specific list of hereditary conditions covered.
- • A stated timeline (6 / 12 / 24 months / lifetime).
- • A remedy path: replacement, partial refund, or credit.
- • Vet-exam requirements to activate coverage.
Questions worth asking
- • What hereditary conditions does the guarantee cover?
- • How long is the coverage window?
- • What is the remedy if a covered condition appears?
- • What documentation do you need from a vet?
- • Can I read the full contract before I place a deposit?
Before you commit — a short checklist.
- 1Read the full contract before paying a deposit. Any hesitation to share it is a signal worth pausing on.
- 2Confirm the parents’ health tests. Ask for OFA, cardiac, patella, and DNA panel results.
- 3Ask what the breeder’s written health guarantee covers and for how long.
- 4Visit — in person or on a live video call. See where the puppies live.
- 5Get a vet exam soon after pickup. Most guarantees have activation windows.
- 6Save every email. Written record protects everyone.
Questions about a specific breeder’s guarantee?
Every breeder’s written contract is available on their profile. Or ask us — we’ll walk you through it.