Hi all,
One of my pups has a tiny umbilical hernia, it was caused (and the vet agrees this) because my girl partially severed the cord very very close to the stomach, the pup bled heavily so had to be clamped right up against the skin.

As soon as we became aware of it we took pup to the vet at my local vet hospital who isnt worried and said it can be repaired at the time of spay, all pups are endorsed and this pup is going to be a pet. The new owner was informed, had it explained fully, and I have offered to reduce the price of the pup accordingly so that they will not have the additional cost of the repair when the time for the spay comes.

The new owner has asked for a report from the vet just to confirm everything which is fair enough, however, has anyone got any suggestions for professional sounding wording of what I can get them to sign (with the contract as normal) to the effect of this pup has a very small umbilical hernia, of which you are aware, the price has been reduced to cover the additional cost of repair etc. I just want it to be the equivalent of the 'full and final settlement' type phrase.

Thank you :)

I had a bitch cause exactly the same when she had chewed in far too short.  I kept the pup an extra couple of weeks and got my vet to repair it.  I did give the new owner chance to say that they didn't want the pup, but they had come to have a play several times and still wanted the pup.

I said that I would pay for the operation, and make sure that I was satisfied before the pup left home.  I felt that this stopped me from worrying that they wouldn't get it done if I just reduced the cost of the puppy.

I'd explain what your puppy buyers are looking for, and let him use his own working.   Most vets would prefer to do it that way.   He would be unlikely to be interested in any 'full and final settlement' contract between you and your buyers.   That should have been in the clause relating to this, in the Sale Contract.   When you give them the vet's note, put that in your letter enclosed with his signed letter.

Good point about perhaps arranging for them to bring the puppy to your own vet for the repair surgery, when the time is right.