Rock City Yorkies

Raised by Melanie K.

Certified Breeder of Yorkshire Terriers

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Rock City Yorkies located in Minneapolis, KS. We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.

Newborn & upcoming litters

Newborn Yorkshire Terriers from Hiro and Greta

Born Nov. 2022. Ready Jan. 25, 2023

Newborn Yorkshire Terriers from Hiro and Greta

Born Nov. 2022

Ready Jan. 25, 2023

Getting a puppy from Melanie

Melanie 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.

Price

Puppy prices range from $1,800 - $2,400 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

“AKC, deworming, 1st set of vaccinations, dewclaw removal, microchipping, blanket, toy, vitamins, socialization. Deposit is to hold the puppy and it will be applied to the total price of the puppy (example A $2000 puppy has a $500 deposit, and $1500 due by pickup).”

Contract and health guarantee

Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Melanie directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

We work in potty training and responding to their name if given before they leave.

Puppy health practices

All puppies are vaccinated, dewormed, health screened by DVM, and dewclaws are removed.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Vaccinations, Dew claws removed, Toy with Mom's Scent, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Microchip, Food Starter Bag, Blanket with Mom's Scent, and AKC Registration.

Bringing your puppy home

Melanie offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Minneapolis, KS or nearby

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.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Melanie

  • Why Melanie started breeding

    My husband I grew up with parents that bred dogs and we enjoyed raising puppies and learning more about the breeds and how to improve them. Yorkies have such a unique personality and we were drawn to them.

  • Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years

    Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Melanie’s links

Melanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Rock City Yorkies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Meet Melanie's parent dogs

All breeds

Yorkshire Terrier

Parent health testing

Yorkshire Terrier

Rock City 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.

  • 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).

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