



HF lime girl
11 weeks old · Female
HL pink girl
3 months old · Female
HL blue girl
3 months old · Female
Boy AB green
3 months old · Male
I'm Karen H., the breeder behind Hobbs Shire Yorkies located in Alburnett, IA. I strive to produce quality-bred family puppies that are structurally sound, healthy, intuitive, and have wonderful temperaments. My commitment is to provide you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience; and that includes always having responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming my puppies.
Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
Where do your breeding dogs live?
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
BB boy h
Male
BB teal boy
Male
BB purple tiny
Female
BB teal girl
Female
AB teal boy
Male
AB Orange boy
Male
AB girl
Female
HL green girl
Female
HF yellow girl
Female
HF teal girl
Female
Boy 1 HA
Male
Girl 2 HA purple
Female
Girl 3 HA
Female
Girl 1 HA teal collar
Female
Boy
Male
Girl 1
Female
Girl 1 HD
Female
Girl 2
Female
Girl 3
Female
Girl 1 blue aka Nora, Hawaii
Female
Boy aka Otis
Male
Girl 2 pink
Female
Boy 2 teal
Male
Boy 3 yellow
Male
Boy 1 lavender
Male
Boy KB 4 blue
Male
Girl 1 - tiny
Female
Karen has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Karen partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“$500.00 reserve deposit.”
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen directly.
When you pay and communicate on Good Dog, you’re covered by Payment Protection.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karen.
Meet in Alburnett, IA
Meet at Eastern Iowa Airport
Meet in Minneapolis, MN
Club memberships
Karen is a member of Waterloo kennel club .
Certifications & recognitions
Royal Canin Crown Breeder.
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Karen’s links

Hobbs Shire Yorkies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Karen H.
Lots of socializing and playtime being done for these beautiful girls .


Valse and Dolly's litter

Karen H.

Leo and Promise's litter

Karen H.

Leo and Promise's litter
Yorkshire Terrier
About Dolly
Dolly is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier
About Sasha
Calm disposition, cuddles . Dark blue and gold
Yorkshire Terrier
About Burrito
Burrito is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier
About Lacey
Lacey is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier
About Viola
Viola is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier
About Ken
Ken is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier
About Summer
5.5 pounds with silky black hair
Yorkshire Terrier
About Annie
Annie is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier
About Lu
Lu is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier
About Bubbles
Bubbles is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier
About Heath
Heath is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier
About Ruby
Ruby is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier
About GCH Nikko
GCH Nikko is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Yorkshire Terrier
About Leo
Leo is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier
About King
King is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier
About Promise
Promise is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier
About Marik
Baby doll face . Gorgeous silky hair . Sweet and calm disposition
Yorkshire Terrier
About Windy
Windy is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good level
Hobbs Shire Yorkies 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Karen to bring home their puppies.

Jeanine J.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
Karen is our angel! We lost our 14 year old Yorkie a week before Christmas 2025. My husband was not sure if we would get another dog after losing two wonderful Yorkies. Our house was sad, quiet and missing the unconditional love a Yorkie brings to our home. Our daughter started looking online and we did not feel comfortable getting a puppy from a complete stranger due to all the scams out there. I ran across Gooddog while researching. The secure payment plan sold us. After reviewing several breeders, we requested info from Karen Hobbs at Hobbs Shire Yorkies. Our lives changed within a short time. Karen got back to us in a timely matter and made us feel very comfortable. Her Yorkie puppies were unbelievable cute and looked very healthy. After talking with Karen several time, we were sold. Karen has a extensive knowledge of the Yorkie breed, great reviews and is a very kind individual. She offered to bring Ozzy to us, as I just had double knee surgery. Within two days, Ozzy was on his way home! Karen not only drove 195 miles one way, but she brought a bag full of surprises. Dog food, pee pads, treats, a blanket and several coupons. Ozzy was completely pee pad trained and adjusted very well into our family. We could not ask for a better experience with getting a new puppy. Not only is she a wonderful breeder, but we will be life long friends. We talk on a weekly basis with updates on Ozzy. If you a seriously looking for a Yorkie puppy, she is your girl. Thanks again Karen for making our family complete.

Pamela C.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
Karen was awesome. Suki was born 11/22/24. She was totally pee pad trained when I picked her up Valentines Day. She has adjusted well to our 12 year old male yorkie and he's being like a big brother. Her disposit I can tell Suki's been socialized and she has the sweetest disposition. Karen sent us home with food, a new dog bed, and documentation regarding her health and her microchip into. I would recommend Karen and Good Dog to anyone!

Gabriela C.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
Karen is an amazing breeder. Our puppy is our obsession and Karen made bringing him from Iowa to NYC a breeze. Karen was prompt with answering all our questions and when we brought him home we were wonderfully surprised at home well trained he was for only being 3 months. I could not recommend working with Karen more!

DEEANN L.
Verified owner · May 2025
OMG! It’s going great. We’re bonding really well. He’s a well behaved, fun loving puppy. We tried outside potty training but that didn’t work. I switched to pee pads and he picked it up quickly. Of course we have some mistakes but that’s to be expected. We have our nightly potty schedule. He wakes me up and I let him out of his pen to potty then we go back to bed. That happens a few times a night. I’m so happy with him and he’s happy with me. He’s very affectionate.

Emily M.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
Karen was so knowledgeable about the breed. You could tell right away she truly cares deeply for her dogs and the breed itself. Good Dog made the process so easy from the connection with Karen to arranging pick up and paying securely. I’m so happy I found Karen. We would have never meet the love 💗 of our life Miss Lucy Lou. She is the BEST dog we could have asked for. Lucy is a healthy, intelligent and smart dog. Karen also took time to go over everything we needed to know about taking care of here from food to grooming. We are truly blessed to have found Karen a wonderful person and an even better dog breeder. I would definitely recommend her to anyone. We love ❤️ Miss Lucy Lou

Wade T.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Meeting Karen was such a pleasure! She was very caring and thorough on all the information I needed, I’m happy to have met her!!
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.