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Originally Posted by richards6402  Thank you so much for your answers. I have e mailed her asking how many litters she has had so far and haven't heard back. Is it true that for every time a dog goes in heat their chance for developing cancer goes up 10%? That is one of my main worries. |
I don't think it is as high as that. But a phone call to your vet would be ideal to ask this question of. I do have some stats, just not at my fingertips right now.
For me what I would ask is 1) reason for the spay? What went wrong in labour if anything?
2) Her last dental and if none - what are her teeth like?
3) What health tests has she been pre screened for. Most especially BATS. What are her knees like - does she have LP?
4) And now numerous questions about her temperament. Is she socialable? Friendly, inquisitive. Good with people and dogs? Does she have her CGC Canine Good Citizen? No problems with snapping snarling growling?
5) Training - is she good on a lead? Does she know the basic obedience commands?
For me I would encourage you to prepare a written list of questions, and then give her a call. Late Saturday afternoon or after dinner hour today might be a good time to reach her at home. That is if she is not a show breeder. Often times show breeders are out shows on the wkends, then Mon or Tues evening would be a better time to call.
I would not ask any of the above questions in a challenging way; but along the lines of; oh I just want to know a little more about your sweet gal. $150 is a very reasonable rehoming fee and I do want to be as prepared as I can be if I add her to my family.
I would also look at getting pet insurance - call up some insurers and see what the monthly insurance fee would be. Be up front about the age of the dog, and that she has been bred before, and the breeder is looking to re-home her.
I do so hope she comes from a well loved environment, and hasn't spent the majority of time in her crate! This you should really try to suss out.
This is not to say that if she has, that you should not get her; just be prepared for a couple of years of gentle loving and exposing her gradually to grass, the outside, strangers/humans, and other dogs. She may not know how to play (something I find incredibly sad), but she can Learn!
Yorkie females are often retired between 5 and 6 yrs old. So this female is well with in that age range.
I would ask for all the vet records be ready for pick up by you (if you decide) to accept this female.
I hope this helps and good luck!