One of the most important factors in breeding dogs, (especially the German shepherd dog) is in the quality of your breeding program. Naturally, you would think that if we bred "THE" champion sire to a champion dam, we would eliminate all genetic risks. Can we? No!!.

However, with a superior pair of dogs we can establish a solid foundation to overcome problems in the future. Also, as a breeder WE ARE obligated to breed above standard, with the ultimate goal of producing the "PERFECT" German shepherd dog. This is the root of our breeding and for the love of the this magnificent breed.

The following guarantee is for your piece of mind... Our commitment to you and your new puppy/dog..

Our Guarantee

If it is determined, by two veterinarians, that a dog has any genetic problems that would preclude it from doing its job or living an otherwise normal and healthy life, or in the case of hip and elbow evaluation, eye evaluation or thyroid problems, within two years as described in the special cases below, Labonte Canine Services will replace the dog with another dog of equal or greater value.

Special Cases

Hips and elbows - We guarantee that your dog will obtain OVC hip and elbow certification, OFA rating GOOD or better or SV fast normal or normal ratings to show the dog is free of hip and elbow displasia within 2 years.

Eye evaluation - We guarantee that your dog will obtain CERF certification indicating the dog is free of heritable eye disease within 2 years of purchase.

Canine Thyroid - We guarantee that your dog is free of heritable canine thyroid disease within 2 years of purchase. It must be shown that this is the inheritable version of this disease by two veterinarians as the environmental form of this disease is out of our control.

If you have grown attached to the dog we do not ask for its return if you promise to continue your good care despite the health issues.