--- title: "Health Guarantee" type: "page" slug: "health-guarantee" published_at: "2026-06-15T01:08:36+00:00" modified_at: "2026-10-10T23:37:43+00:00" url: "https://sagepuppies.com/health-guarantee/" markdown_url: "https://sagepuppies.com/health-guarantee.md" author: "Matt Milar" publisher: "Sage Puppies" --- # Health Guarantee Important Policy Note ## The written agreement controls the exact health terms. This page explains our health-focused approach and what families can expect before go-home day. Exact terms, timeframes, documentation requirements, exclusions, and remedies should always match the written Sage Puppies agreement provided to the family. Please review that agreement before placing a reservation or bringing your puppy home. A written health policy is not a promise that a puppy will never experience a health concern. It is designed to create clarity, encourage timely veterinary care, and help families understand the steps to take if a concern comes up after go-home. What Families Receive ## Health-focused care before your puppy comes home. Our written policy is one part of a broader care system. Sage Puppies families should understand the puppy’s start, the records provided, and the next steps for their own veterinarian after pickup or delivery. 01 / Parent Dogs ### Health-tested parents Thoughtful breeding starts with parent dogs. Sage Puppies considers health, temperament, structure, size, coat traits, and family fit when planning Havanese, Havapoo, and Cavapoo pairings. - Breed-aware parent screening - Temperament-focused pairing decisions - Clear conversations about the specific puppy or litter 02 / Puppy Wellness ### Vet wellness care Puppies receive age-appropriate care before go-home. Families receive health-related information they can share with their own veterinarian after their puppy arrives. - Veterinary wellness guidance before go-home - Age-appropriate vaccine and deworming information when applicable - Health records and transition notes 03 / Family Support ### A clear written policy The written agreement gives families a framework for what to do if a concern comes up. It should be read together with your reservation, go-home, and veterinary follow-up instructions. - Review before reservation - Keep all veterinary records - Contact Sage Puppies promptly with concerns Nursery Care ### Health support begins long before go-home day. Puppy wellness is built through careful observation, clean routines, age-aware handling, and clear communication with each family. This helps buyers understand the puppy’s early start before they review the final agreement and prepare for pickup or delivery. ![Newborn Cavapoo litter sleeping together on a green blanket](https://sagepuppies.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/newborn-cavapoo-litter-sleeping-green-blanket.jpg) Newborn Cavapoo puppies resting together during early nursery care. First Days Home ## Your first vet visit is an important part of the transition. Every family should establish care with their own veterinarian after go-home. This helps confirm your puppy’s transition, creates a medical relationship near your home, and gives you a professional resource for vaccines, nutrition, parasite prevention, and routine care. If your veterinarian identifies a concern, contact Sage Puppies promptly and keep written documentation. The written agreement explains the exact steps, timing, and documentation needed. For general pet health education, you can also review the [AVMA pet care resource library](https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare) . ![Apricot Cavapoo puppy sitting outdoors during early puppy development](https://sagepuppies.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Picture4-1.png) A calm Cavapoo puppy visual supports the transition from breeder care to your family veterinarian. ### Schedule your appointment Book a new puppy wellness visit according to your veterinarian’s recommendation and the guidance provided with your puppy’s records. ### Bring your go-home records Share vaccine, deworming, wellness, food, and transition information with your veterinarian so your puppy’s care continues smoothly. ### Contact us with concerns If a health concern is identified, contact Sage Puppies promptly and keep the written veterinary findings for review under the written policy. Clear Definitions ## Health testing, vet care, and a written guarantee are related — but they are not the same thing. Understanding the difference helps families ask better questions and make a more confident decision before applying, reserving, or preparing for delivery. ### Health Testing Screening and evaluation used to make more informed breeding decisions for parent dogs. Testing can vary by breed, parent, family line, age, and veterinary recommendation. ### Veterinary Wellness Care Care and observation puppies receive before go-home, including wellness guidance, age-appropriate records, and information families can share with their own veterinarian. ### Written Guarantee A written policy that explains what is covered, what is not covered, what documentation is needed, and what steps families should follow if a concern comes up. Pickup + Delivery ## Health information is part of go-home planning, whether you pick up locally or arrange delivery. Sage Puppies works with families in Utah and across the country. Before your puppy comes home, we help you understand timing, records, transition care, and what to discuss with your own veterinarian. Most Families ### Nationwide puppy delivery For families outside Utah, delivery planning includes timing, preparation, health records, arrival expectations, and support before your puppy comes home. - Go-home timing confirmed in advance - Health and transition records provided - Preparation guidance before arrival day Local Option ### Pickup in South Jordan, Utah Local pickup is available by appointment in South Jordan. Families receive go-home instructions, health-related records, and transition guidance before puppy comes home. - Pickup by appointment - Records and go-home details reviewed - Questions welcomed before pickup day Go-Home Ready ### A healthy transition includes movement, routine, and observation. Before pickup or delivery, families should feel prepared for food transition, rest, potty routines, and the first wellness visit. Clear planning helps your puppy settle into home life with less stress. ![Brown and white Cavapoo puppy playing in grass during early socialization](https://sagepuppies.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Brown-white-puppy-in-grass.jpg) Outdoor time and observation support a smoother go-home transition for small companion puppies. Before You Reserve ## Good questions are part of choosing a reputable breeder. We welcome thoughtful questions about the puppy you are considering, the parents, health testing, go-home records, delivery or pickup, and the written agreement. Before placing a reservation, review the puppy’s availability, pricing details, expected go-home timing, and written terms so you understand the next steps clearly. ![Chocolate Cavapoo puppy portrait on a soft cream blanket](https://sagepuppies.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/6C6A2302.jpg) Choosing your puppy should feel calm, informed, and supported from first question to go-home day. Questions to Ask ### Before bringing home your puppy - What health testing was completed for this puppy’s parents? - What veterinary care will my puppy receive before go-home? - What records or go-home information will be provided? - When should I schedule my puppy’s first vet visit? - How does pickup or delivery work for my location? - Where can I review the exact written terms? Common Questions ## Puppy Health Guarantee FAQs These answers help families understand how the Sage Puppies written health policy fits with health-tested parents, puppy wellness care, go-home records, and delivery or pickup. Does every Sage Puppies puppy come with a health guarantee?Yes. Sage Puppies provides a written health guarantee as part of the puppy process. Exact terms, timeframes, documentation requirements, and remedies should be reviewed in the written agreement before reservation and go-home. Is a health guarantee the same as health testing?No. Health testing relates to screening and evaluating parent dogs before breeding decisions are made. A written guarantee is the family-facing policy that explains what to do if a covered concern comes up after go-home. What health records come home with my puppy?Families receive go-home information related to their puppy’s care, transition, and age-appropriate health records when applicable. Specific records can vary by puppy, timing, age, and veterinary guidance. When should I schedule my puppy’s first vet visit?Families should schedule a new puppy wellness visit with their own veterinarian according to their vet’s recommendation and the guidance provided with their puppy’s records. This visit helps confirm the puppy’s transition and establishes local veterinary care. Does a health guarantee mean my puppy will never have a health issue?No. No breeder can honestly promise that a puppy will never experience a health issue. The goal is to provide written expectations, encourage prompt veterinary care, and create a clear process if a concern arises. What should I do if my veterinarian identifies a concern?Contact Sage Puppies promptly and keep written veterinary documentation. The written agreement explains the exact process, timing, documentation, and next steps that apply. Does delivery change the health guarantee process?Delivery does not remove the importance of reviewing the written terms, keeping records, and scheduling your own veterinarian visit after your puppy arrives. Families outside Utah should ask any health, timing, or travel questions before go-home day. Ready for the Next Step? ## Choose your puppy with confidence. Browse available Havanese, Havapoo, and Cavapoo puppies, review the reservation process, or start your application for an upcoming Sage Puppies match. We will help you understand health, temperament, timing, pickup, and delivery before you move forward.