Its up to the dog owner to do all the tests needed for studding. AKC is the registry to back up the dog heritage only.
If you don't have any background knowledge of your dog you should have at least X-rays of knees, blood work to check functions, bile acid testing, eye exam, Brucellosis check, make sure he is free from any heart murmur.
I have to say IMO though that any Humane Society who lets an employee send out an unaltered animal needs reviewed.
This dog may have been there due to a problem. Some Yorkies are dumped because owners find out there is a health problem they don't want to pay for. You won't know unless you do a complete health exam with tests. |