With papers can mean a lot of different things. Find out what registry her parents were. Look at the parents and if they have pictures of the parents' parents -- even better.
Any health problems with mom and dad? Have they been checked for good knees/hips and no liver shunt problems? Vaccines up to date and all that?
Just looking for a pet, you don't have to be quite as concerned with pedigree but it helps to know a pup came from a line of dogs that has a good medical history and show qualities.
I would make sure to get a health guarantee -- usually you get congenital/hereditary diseases and conditions covered for 1 year and you normally get 2-4 days to get the pup checked by your own vet for any present health problems.
She should still be plenty young enough for you to show her the way you want her to be as far as wearing clothes and house-training. Sounds like quite a good deal if she comes from good healthy stock. |