[Lexi's Mom]

I have a decision to make and am looking to this wonderful forum for advice...

We have been looking for a playmate for 9.5 month old Lexi for a few months. I have recently stumbled upon a 5 year old purebred Yorkie who is being sold because two of the children in the family have been diagnosed with asthma (this raises a flag because aren't yorkies hypoallergenic to begin with?).

Here are this pros/cons as I see them:
PROS: the price is more than reasonable, the dog is located in my city, it's a "yorkie rescue" - even though it's a private adoption, the dog is spayed and microchipped, up-to-date on shots, socialized with other dogs and children and (mostly) potty trained - they still put down papers in case she needs them.

CONS: the dog is listed as overweight (10 lbs) and has "breathing problems" due to being overweight. After questioning the owner about this, I've been told that the vet has checked her out and thinks she breathes loudly because her tongue is too long. Has anyone heard of this before?

I've sent an email asking if the current owner (who lives out of town - the dog is staying with a relative) is willing to share vet records. I want to ensure that the owner and the relative aren't getting rid of her because of her breathing.

I'm afraid to go meet her until all my questions are answered because I'm a sucker for Yorkies and won't be able to say no once I see her. I can't afford to rescue a dog that needs a whole bunch of medical attention.

It is very important to me that if she becomes part of our family, it is forever. Your thoughts???