It sounds like you really want this pup and if you can afford vet bills, then why not get it?
Because this breeder doesn't automatically give a health guarantee and because she evidently doesn't health screen her dogs, I'd rather not get a dog from her but it sounds like you're already in love with it.
Honestly, if I was going to get a dog without a guarantee, I would see no reason not to rescue (if I could find a place that would adopt to me).
It would be okay to take the pup to your vet but it is too young to bile acid test and most vets won't even draw for a blood panel at this age/size. It may be too early for luxating patella to show up and a few other things. So as far as congenital issues go, taking the pup to your vet at this age may be a waste of time.
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