personally "dog stuff" isn't as important as vet care. everytime a new dog comes into my home whether it's my own pet or a rescue which i'm ALWAYS taking in strays, vetting them and finding them homes....i always take them to a vet. when i purchased my yorkie she went directly to the vet for a check up...ran bloodwork and a whole list of panels to make sure she was healthy and i got my "moneys worth". even though i had her bloodline sitting in front of me i wanted to be reassured. so i would suggest u getting ur pup in |