It depends on the breeder. Most responsible breeders who retire their breeding dogs have the spay or neuter done before placing them in their new home. It guarantees that they will never be bred again. It doesn't sound like this breeder falls into that category, though.
If it were me, I'd want bloodwork and a bile acids test done before adopting her. Liver disease may not show up on a basic blood chemistry panel. Since Yorkies are more affected by shunts than all other breeds, Dr. Center recommends all Yorkies have bile acids tests once they reach six months old. |