Yorkshire Terrier Puppies for Sale in St. Joseph, MO
Learn Why We Love Yorkies
Yorkshire Terriers, also known as Yorkies, have a special place in our hearts at The Puppy House. The Yorkie's long, silky coat is beautiful and low-shedding, which makes the breed a common recommendation for people with allergies. Although they typically weigh 7 pounds or less, Yorkies have a big-dog attitude that can be feisty and bossy. But their sweet nature and the deep bond they form with their family are what really win people over. The icing on the cake is their love of cuddling and staying close all the time. They adjust easily to life with most families. Reputable Yorkie breeders can be hard to find in the St. Joseph, Missouri area, since there are so few responsible breeders nationwide. This is why we take great pride in offering our carefully bred Yorkshire Terrier puppies to families in St. Joseph. Our mission is to help every family find a healthy, well-raised puppy they can count on.
Our Available Yorkie Puppies In St. Joseph
Why Our Puppies Are a Cut Above
At The Puppy House, we do things the right way when it comes to breeding and raising Yorkies. We go far beyond the minimum standards. We genetically test all of our adult dogs, and each one comes from strong bloodlines known for great temperaments. Each dog in our care is well looked after and has plenty of room to play and socialize.
In the first few weeks of life, every puppy goes through Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), a series of gentle handling exercises. Socialization is another important step, laying the groundwork for good behavior and habits as they grow. Our puppies play and explore in the backyard alongside kids, adults, and our own vaccinated adult dogs. It's great for socialization, and it gives them plenty of exercise too.
We'd be happy to have you visit and pick out your puppy in person if you can. You'll be able to see our home and our dogs and meet us face to face. For us, placing a Yorkie is a serious commitment and more than a one-time sale. Nothing makes us happier than making new friends, keeping in touch, and watching our pups grow up in loving homes.
Every puppy gets their first round of vaccinations and a thorough veterinary exam before going home. You can trust that you're bringing home a healthy, happy Yorkie who's ready to be part of your family.
Bringing a Puppy Home to St. Joseph, Missouri: Costs and Travel Times
Pickup in Sugarcreek
You're welcome to come get the puppy yourself, by appointment, at 559 Pleasant Valley Road NW in Sugarcreek. For a family in St. Joseph that means 699 miles and 13 to 15 hours in each direction, so it's a comfortable overnight at best and a hard drive to justify at worst. You get to see the kennel space, meet the parents where possible, and go over the microchip registration and the guarantee at the kitchen table. Most Missouri families pick one of the other two options.
Ground Home Delivery
Ground transport is what most Missouri families choose. A pet transport service drives the puppy door to door in a climate controlled van, in an individual carrier, with a veterinary check before departure and updates along the way. Missouri falls in the national delivery tier at a flat $450, and that covers the whole state, St. Joseph and , including Polk MO, Maryville MO, Savannah MO, Falls City NE, Hiawatha KS, Bethany MO, Country Club MO, Athens MO, Cooper MO, Camden MO, Albany MO, Iowa KS, Gower MO, Tarkio MO, Bedford IA, Wathena KS, Shannon KS, Elwood KS, Stanberry MO, Maysville MO, Mound City MO, Highland KS, King City MO, Troy KS, Jefferson MO, Grant City MO, Nodaway MO, Oregon MO, Stewartsville MO, Colfax MO, Adams MO, Hopkins MO, Agency MO, Fairfax MO, Sherman MO, and Dearborn MO included. Transport leaves on Tuesdays, and most families have the puppy in their arms within about three days of departure. Nobody in Buchanan County has to drive to an airport.
Flight Nanny
A flight nanny costs more and is quoted per flight, but it usually finishes in one day. The handler keeps the puppy in the cabin under the seat, never in cargo, and the handoff happens at baggage claim. For St. Joseph, the airports that take these flights are Kansas City International Airport, and Manhattan Regional Airport. The puppy has to be at least eight weeks old, under 20 pounds including the carrier, and carrying a health certificate from a licensed vet. A Yorkie clears that limit easily.
Which One We Would Suggest
For St. Joseph we point families toward ground delivery. At $450 flat it costs less than a flight for a single puppy, the door to door handoff skips the airport entirely, and a Midwest route means the puppy is not on the road nearly as long as one heading to the coast. Families in a hurry are the ones who get the most out of a flight nanny, since a same day arrival beats waiting on the van. One thing worth knowing about this breed in transit is blood sugar. Very small puppies need small meals often, and the handlers feed on a schedule for that reason rather than waiting for a rest stop.
Don’t live in St. Joseph? Learn more about our delivery to Leavenworth, Liberty, Kansas City, and Kansas City.