Yorkshire Terrier Puppies for Sale in Ames, IA
Find Out Why We're Crazy About Yorkies
Yorkshire Terriers, better known as Yorkies, have a special place in our hearts here at The Puppy House. Yorkies are often recommended for people with allergies because their long, beautiful, silky coat sheds very little. Yorkies may be small, typically weighing 7 pounds or less, but they have a big-dog attitude that can be feisty and bossy. But what most people love is their sweet nature and the deep bond they form with their family. Their love of cuddling and staying right by your side is the icing on the cake. They adapt well to most families. Families in the Ames, Iowa area often find it challenging to locate a reputable Yorkie breeder, since there are so few responsible breeders nationwide. That's why we take great pride in offering our carefully bred Yorkshire Terrier puppies to families in Ames. Our hope is that every family can have a healthy, well-raised puppy they can count on.
Our Available Yorkie Puppies In Ames
Why Families Choose Our Puppies
At The Puppy House, breeding and raising Yorkies the right way is what we do. Our standards are much higher than what's required. Every adult dog we own is genetically tested and comes from strong bloodlines known for great temperaments. Every one of our dogs is well cared for, and each has plenty of room to play and socialize.
We start every puppy on Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), a series of gentle handling exercises done in the first few weeks of life. Socialization is another big part of the process, and it lays the groundwork for good behavior and habits as they grow. Our puppies play and explore outside in the backyard with kids, adults, and our own vaccinated adult dogs. This playtime is great socialization, and it gives them plenty of exercise too.
We invite you to come visit and pick out your puppy in person if you can. That way, you can meet us face to face and see our home and our dogs. We take the placement of our Yorkies seriously, and to us it's more than a one-time sale. Making new friends, keeping in touch, and watching our pups grow up in loving homes are all things we love.
Each puppy has their first round of vaccinations and a full veterinary exam before going home. 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 Ames, Iowa: Fees and Timing
Home delivery by ground
Ames 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. Ames sits 631 miles into that run, and the driver works through , including Marshalltown IA, Fort Dodge IA, Boone IA, Nevada IA, Huxley IA, Story City IA, Ogden IA, Slater IA, Roland IA, Gilbert IA, Jewell Junction IA, Colo IA, Cambridge IA, Hubbard IA, Alden IA, Radcliffe IA, and Zearing IA on the same pass, along with any other Story 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 Ames, 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. Ames 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 Ames.
Don’t live in Ames? Learn more about our delivery to Marshalltown, Fort Dodge, Ankeny, Johnston, and Urbandale.