I'm the breeder behind Inskeep’s Precious Paws located in Olney, IL. We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of a Yorkshire Terrier with other individuals and families!
About Heidi
I am a wife, mother of five, a student and a teacher.
What makes Heidi’s program special
We breed for good temperaments. We do ENS training from birth on our puppies to introduce them to touch and noise. We health test our parents and only breed quality puppies. Our puppies are well socialized and used to being around kids and other dogs.
Heidi’s certifications & recognitions
Royal Canin Crown Breeder
Heidi 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 $1,000 - $2,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“The price includes a one year health guarantee, a nice puppy starter kit, starter bag of food and a lifetime (of the puppy) of support. The deposit holds your puppy and balance is due at time of pick up.”
Heidi 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 Heidi 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 Heidi directly.
Our puppies are well socialized and in our home. We do ENS training starting at birth. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Various sounds, Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, We do NOT take them out in public, they're not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks, but we do have friends and family who help with "daily playtime"., car riding , Noises , Structures, e.g. Climbing, Scents, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, children, Well socialized puppy that a family can take and enjoy their new family member in their adventures , daily individual time, bathing, Grooming and Nail Care, Touch, pets, and kisses are encouraged during human socialization., Body handling protocol, including sitting still for grooming, We litter train our puppies by 4 weeks which makes crate training very easy., grooming , ENS, Early socialization, Noise desensitization, Litter Box Trained, Bella and Baxter training, Human Interactions , Name recognition , Potty training, crate training, and Potty Training.
All puppies are vaccinated and dewormed and taken to the vet before going home.
We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Basic obedience & manners, Welcome Home bag, Early Neurological Stimulation, Sound and texture enrichment, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Vaccinations, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Toy with Mom's Scent, Puppy Starter Kit, Food Starter Bag, Bone, and Blanket with Littermates Scent.
Heidi 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 flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Heidi started breeding
I fell in love from the first litter and have been breeding for 8 years.
Heidi has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Heidi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Heidi’s program includes five colors
Heidi’s Yorkshire Terrier puppies include parti, gold, chocolate, tan and white, chocolate and tan, and black and gold. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Inskeep’s Precious Paws meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
About Presley
Presley is a super sweet kb parti girl. She has been health tested and clear.
Yorkshire Terrier
About Toby
Toby is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heidi decided to make him part of their program. Heidi 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 Maverick
Maverick is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heidi decided to make him part of their program. Heidi 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 Zoey
Zoey is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heidi decided to make her part of their program. Heidi 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 Josie
Josie is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heidi decided to make her part of their program. Heidi 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
Great level
Inskeep’s Precious Paws 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.
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.