Hello, and welcome! Always wonderful to meet new members! It is very smart of you to do your research before getting your new companion animal, and to not rely on everything the pet store sales person tells you at the point of sale. :happy:
Oh, by the way, when you are ready to get your axie, I think there may be some available through other members here in the "FS: USA" section. That way you can be sure you are getting a healthy captive bred axie from a reputable person.
Have fun and good luck,
Critter Mom