Yorkshire Terrier Puppies for Sale in Waterloo, 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. Along with their beautiful, long, silky coat, Yorkies shed very little, so they're often recommended for people with allergies. Although they typically weigh 7 pounds or less, Yorkies have a big-dog attitude that can be feisty and bossy. Still, what wins most people over is their sweet nature and the deep bond they form with their family. On top of that, they love to cuddle and stay close all the time. They slip right into family life in most homes. There are very few responsible breeders across the country, so finding reputable Yorkie breeders in the Waterloo, Iowa area can be difficult. That's why we're so proud to offer our carefully bred Yorkshire Terrier puppies to families in Waterloo. We want every family to have a healthy, well-raised puppy they can rely on.
Our Available Yorkie Puppies In Waterloo
Discover Why Our Puppies Are the Best
When it comes to breeding and raising Yorkies, The Puppy House does things the right way. We go above and beyond the basics. All of our adult dogs are genetically tested, and they come from strong bloodlines known for great temperaments. Every dog here gets great care 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 that helps our puppies develop good behavior and habits as they grow. Our puppies spend time in the backyard with kids, adults, and our own vaccinated adult dogs, playing and exploring together. It's wonderful socialization, and they get plenty of exercise too.
We invite you to visit us and pick out your puppy in person if you can. While you're here, you can see our home and our dogs and meet us face to face. Placing our Yorkies is something we take seriously, and to us it's more than a one-time sale. We love making new friends, keeping in touch, and seeing our puppies grow up in loving homes.
Before heading home, each puppy receives their first round of vaccinations and a thorough veterinary exam. You can rest assured that you're bringing home a healthy, happy Yorkie who's ready to be part of your family.
How Your Yorkie Puppy Travels to Waterloo, Iowa: Fees and Timing
Home delivery by ground
Waterloo 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. Waterloo sits 571 miles into that run, and the driver works through , including Cedar Falls IA, Independence IA, Oelwein IA, Evansdale IA, Jesup IA, Belle Plaine IA, West Union IA, La Porte City IA, Sumner IA, Denver IA, Traer IA, Fayette IA, Tripoli IA, Dysart IA, Elk Run Heights IA, Fairbank IA, Calmar IA, Fredericksburg IA, Readlyn IA, Dunkerton IA, Hazleton IA, Raymond IA, Gilbertville IA, Washburn IA, Elgin IA, Keystone IA, and Clermont IA on the same pass, along with any other Black Hawk 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 Waterloo, families usually meet the flight at Waterloo Regional Airport, and The Eastern Iowa 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. Waterloo is 10 to 12 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 Waterloo.
Don’t live in Waterloo? Learn more about our delivery to Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, Cedar Rapids, and Marion.