I'm the breeder behind Ivy League Yorkies located in Pueblo West, CO. I am a proud member of the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America. I also work closely with the Southern Colorado Kennel Club.
About k
I pride myself on being a very friendly person. I have three young kids at home who brighten every day. My family and I work together to run Ivy League Yorkies, a small, home-based program in beautiful southern Colorado. We actively compete in AKC Conformation shows, and are members of the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America. I also work closely with the Southern Colorado Kennel Club.
What makes k’s program special
We are dedicated to producing healthy, happy, and beautiful Yorkshire Terriers that meet the AKC standard. All our Yorkies are from exceptional champion lines, and are AKC registered. Our Yorkies are also tested for healthy hearts, eyes (CERF), liver function (bile acid), knees (luxating patellas), hip dysplasia (OFFA), and leg-calve perthes (OFFA).
k is a member of 2 clubs
Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc., Southern Colorado Kennel Club
k 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.
Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.
“You may put down a deposit based on the amount of puppies in the litter.”
k 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 k 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 k directly.
My 3 kids love playing with the puppies. They get to spend time outdoors and meeting older dogs. They also get potty training. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Potty Training, Socialized with Children, and Socialized with Adult Dogs.
All puppies are vaccinated, dewormed, and seen by a licensed veterinarian before going to their new homes.
We send our puppies home with Microchip.
k 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.
“I do not ship my puppies, however you may drive or fly in and bring your puppy home with you.”
k has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
k was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
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Ivy League Yorkies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Yorkshire Terrier
Great level
Ivy League 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.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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.
Serum Bile Acid Test
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Full Embark 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).