I'm the breeder behind Desert Star Yorkshire Terriers LLC located in Killeen, TX. We’re a small-scale program with a big love of this breed! Our dogs are our passion, and our goal in breeding is to make sure all of our puppies have a home and loving family for the entirety of their life. We put a lot of time, care and love into them from the moment they're born. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies and we do everything we can to make sure they have the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families.
About Maryah
Hi there! My name is Maryah and my husband, Malik and I own Desert Star Yorkshire Terriers LLC. Our dogs, Koko and Kash started Desert Star as the first sire and dam to our litters several years ago. I've been breeding Yorkshire Terriers for a little over 7 years but have owned and loved the breed since I was 8 years old! Before I started breeding Yorkies, I made sure to educate myself as much as possible on the breed and responsible/ethical breeding! We are a military family and I am a nurse turned stay at home mom. Everywhere we have been, our dogs have always made an unfamiliar place feel like home and we want to give that same love and joy to other families! We give our puppies all of the attention and love until they go off to their forever home.
What makes Maryah’s program special
Our love of this breed sets us apart. We are genuine breeders that don't cut corners and only want the very best for our puppies. We put a lot of time, care, love and energy into each and every puppy having the life they deserve.
Lulu
Female • Went Home July 29, 2022
Yorkshire Terrier
Loki
Male • Went Home July 29, 2022
Yorkshire Terrier
Kookie
Female • Went Home Feb. 4, 2022
Yorkshire Terrier
Kandy
Female • Went Home Feb. 4, 2022
Yorkshire Terrier
Kokonut
Female • Went Home Feb. 4, 2022
Yorkshire Terrier
Maryah has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Puppy prices range from $2,500 - $5,000.
“The price includes registration, health guarantee, dewormings, puppy pack, vaccinations, microchipping and socialization. Only refundable if puppy passes away while in my care.”
Maryah may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Maryah offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Maryah directly.
Our puppies are well adjusted to a home environment, children and other dogs big and small. They are raised inside along with our family. They're handled multiple times a day. They are started on potty training at 3wks. By 5 weeks they are socializing with our other pets and exploring the whole house (supervised of course). I utilize the following enrichment methods: Human Interactions , ENS, Potty pads,, Car Training , Name recognition , Sit Command, Crate Training, "No" Biting or Chewing, and Potty Training.
All puppies are vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and vet checked before going home.
We send our puppies home with Welcome Home bag, Sound and texture enrichment, Early Neurological Stimulation, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Microchipped , Toy with Mom's Scent, Vaccinations, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Puppy Collar, Blanket with Mom's Scent, Certificate of Health, Microchip, Food Starter Bag, Blanket with Littermates Scent, and Bone.
Maryah offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Why Maryah started breeding
My father also breeds dogs so I was exposed very early to responsible breeding, what a good breeder does and how to be a genuine breeder that doesn't cut corners. This made me want to continue breeding and learn more.
Maryah has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Maryah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Maryah’s links
Desert Star Yorkshire Terriers LLC meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Yorkshire Terrier
Excellent level
Desert Star Yorkshire Terriers LLC reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Yorkshire Terriers.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Animal Genetics Panel, DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).