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Originally Posted by TishaMoon 
Here is what her website says: "Parents have been Veterinarian examined for Eyes, Ears, Heart Murmurs, Lungs, Legs and Hernias and have been declared free of defects."
I was also going to ask about liver shunt testing. Is there anything else I should ask?
She has a health guarantee until the dog's 1st birthday. |
I can only assume this means she got her vet to say they look healthy.
Please, remember that the vet works for her...she pays the vet for services. If the vet doesn't go along with basic requests, she may take her business else where.
You will want to ask what testing she had her vet do to certify these things.
And the one year health guarantee doesn't impress me as some of these illnesses don't show up until the pup is over a year of age.
Here's a link to the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America:
Yorkshire Terrier club of America
Look under Health for recommendations on testing. It's an interesting site. Filled with tons of information.
Please, know I'm not saying this breeder is a bad breeder, but if she's not showing her dogs and breeding only champion dogs....ones that a judge says is the perfect example of the breed....then I would NEVER pay that much for a puppy from this lady.
I'm just trying to save you possible heartache with puppy illnesses. I'm not at all saying that she's a bad breeder. Just trying to help you educate yourself and not take the first puppy that comes along. Good luck!!!