Yorkshire Terrier Puppies for Sale in West Des Moines, IA
Find Out What We Adore About Yorkies
At The Puppy House, Yorkshire Terriers, known to most people as Yorkies, have a special place in our hearts. The breed is often recommended for people with allergies thanks to its long, beautiful, silky coat that sheds very little. Even at 7 pounds or less, Yorkies have a big-dog attitude that can come across as feisty and bossy. But at heart, Yorkies win people over with their sweet nature and the deep bond they form with their family. As a bonus, they love to cuddle and stay close all the time. They make a great fit for most families. Families in the West Des Moines, Iowa area often find it challenging to locate a reputable Yorkie breeder, since there are so few responsible breeders nationwide. That's why it means so much to us to offer our carefully bred Yorkshire Terrier puppies to families in West Des Moines. We want every family to have a healthy, well-raised puppy they can rely on.
Our Available Yorkie Puppies In West Des Moines
Discover Why Our Puppies Are the Best
When it comes to breeding and raising Yorkies, The Puppy House does things the right way. We aim much higher than the basics. All of our adult dogs have been genetically tested, and each comes from strong bloodlines known for great temperaments. Every one of our dogs is well cared for and has plenty of room to play and socialize.
Each puppy completes Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), a series of gentle handling exercises done in the first few weeks of life. Socialization matters just as much, since it lays the groundwork for good behavior and habits as they grow. In the backyard, our puppies play and explore with kids, adults, and our own vaccinated adult dogs. This is great socialization, and it gives them plenty of exercise too.
If you can, we'd love for you to come see us and pick out your puppy in person. While you're here, you can see our home and our dogs and meet us face to face. We don't take placing our Yorkies lightly, and to us it's more than a one-time sale. We love forming new friendships, staying in touch, and seeing our pups grow up in loving homes.
Every puppy has had their first round of vaccinations and a thorough veterinary exam by the time they go home. You can rest easy knowing you're bringing home a healthy, happy Yorkie who's ready to be part of your family.
How Your Yorkie Puppy Travels to West Des Moines, Iowa: Fees and Timing
Home delivery by ground
West Des Moines families choose this more often than anything else, and we would suggest it first. A professional transport service drives the puppy door to door in a custom climate controlled van, with an individual carrier, a veterinary check before departure, and updates from the road. Transport leaves Sugarcreek on Tuesdays. Most families across the country have their puppy in hand within about three days of departure. Iowa is on the shorter side of that since the route runs west along the interstate corridor rather than across the country. West Des Moines sits 637 miles into that run, and the driver works through , including Norwalk IA, Osceola IA, Lamoni IA, Leon IA, Mount Ayr IA, Morgan MO, Princeton MO, Marion MO, Murray IA, St. Charles IA, and Truro IA on the same pass, along with any other Dallas County address. Cost is a flat $450 for the state, and no airport trip is involved.
Flight nanny
A trained handler carries the puppy in the cabin of a commercial flight and hands it over at baggage claim, never in cargo. Most of these are same day. From West Des Moines, families usually meet the flight at Des Moines International Airport, and Fort Dodge Regional Airport, and because there's no direct route from our corner of Ohio you should plan on a connection. The puppy needs to be at least eight weeks old, under 20 pounds including the carrier, and traveling with a health certificate from a licensed veterinarian. A Yorkshire Terrier clears the weight limit with room to spare at four to seven pounds, so the carrier is comfortable rather than tight. Flight nanny costs more than ground and gets quoted per flight, and weather delays are part of the deal.
Pickup in Sugarcreek
You're welcome to come get the puppy yourself by appointment. West Des Moines is 12 to 14 hours out, so this is a full weekend rather than a day trip, but some families want to see where the puppy was raised and go over the records, microchip registration and guarantee in person. If you're making the drive anyway, that's the best version of the handoff.
Travel comes with one breed specific caution. Very young toy puppies can drop their blood sugar after a stressful stretch or a missed meal, so whichever method you pick, plan on small frequent meals for the first few days at home and keep the first evening quiet. Call or text us at (330) 275-4443 and we'll talk through which option makes sense for West Des Moines.
Don’t live in West Des Moines? Learn more about our delivery to Urbandale, Waukee, Des Moines, Johnston, and Ankeny.