Yorkshire Terrier Puppies for Sale in Palm Desert, CA
See Why Yorkies Have Our Hearts
At The Puppy House, Yorkshire Terriers, or Yorkies as they're often called, have a special place in our hearts. Yorkies are low-shedding dogs with long, beautiful, silky coats, and they're often recommended for people with allergies. Don't let their size fool you. Yorkies typically weigh 7 pounds or less, but they have a feisty, bossy, big-dog attitude. Even so, what really wins people over is their sweet nature and the strong bond they form with their family. Then there's their love of cuddling and staying close all the time, which is the icing on the cake. They fit easily into most families. Given how few responsible breeders there are across the country, finding reputable Yorkie breeders in the Palm Desert, California area can be difficult. That's why we're proud to bring our carefully bred Yorkie puppies to families in Palm Desert. Our aim is to give every family access to a healthy, well-raised puppy they can count on.
Our Available Yorkie Puppies In Palm Desert
Why Our Puppies Are the Top Choice
We do things the right way at The Puppy House when it comes to breeding and raising Yorkies. We hold ourselves to a much higher standard than the basics. All of our adult dogs are genetically tested, and they come from strong bloodlines known for great temperaments. Our dogs are well cared for and enjoy plenty of room to play and socialize.
Our puppies go through Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), a series of gentle handling exercises done during 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. Out in the backyard, our puppies play and explore alongside kids, adults, and our own vaccinated adult dogs. It's excellent socialization, and it gives them lots of exercise as well.
If you're able, come visit us and pick out your puppy in person. That way, you can meet us face to face and see our home and our dogs. We take every Yorkie placement seriously, and to us it's much more than a one-time sale. We love making new friends, hearing from them over the years, and watching our pups grow up in loving homes.
Every puppy has their first round of vaccinations and a thorough veterinary exam before going to their new home. You can rest easy knowing you're bringing home a healthy, happy Yorkie who's ready to be part of your family.
Yorkie Puppy Delivery to Palm Desert, California: Costs, Timing, and Airports
There are three ways home, and for Palm Desert the choice is usually between the last two.
Farm pickup. Families are welcome in Sugarcreek by appointment. Driving it from Palm Desert means 1957 miles and 38 to 40 hours behind the wheel in each direction, so the families who visit nearly always fly into Cleveland or Columbus and drive about an hour and a half out into Tuscarawas County. That only makes sense if you were coming east anyway. When it does work out, you see the property, meet the parents where possible, and we go through the vaccination records, microchip registration, and guarantee at the kitchen table. The puppy leaves with a bag of the food it has been eating, a toy, and a blanket that smells like the litter.
Ground transport. A professional pet transport service drives the puppy door to door in a custom climate controlled van, in an individual carrier, with a veterinary check before departure and updates from the road. The fee to California is a flat $450, whether the address is in Palm Desert or in , including La Quinta CA, Rancho Mirage CA, and Desert Palms CA. Vans leave on Tuesdays, and the West Coast run takes two to three days depending on the route, so treat any arrival window as approximate until it's confirmed by phone.
Flight nanny. This is the one we usually recommend for Palm Desert. A trained handler keeps the puppy in the cabin beside them for the whole flight, never in cargo, in an airline approved soft carrier under the seat, and sends photos and video along the way. Most of these deliveries finish in a single day. Because California sits three hours behind Ohio, a morning departure often means an early afternoon handoff your time, and that handoff happens at baggage claim rather than at the gate. Riverside County families meet their nanny at Palm Springs International Airport, and San Bernardino International Airport. Flight nanny costs more than ground and is quoted per flight, since the price depends on the route and the date. The puppy needs to be at least eight weeks old, needs a health certificate from a licensed veterinarian, and needs to weigh under 20 pounds including the carrier. A Yorkshire Terrier puppy at two or three pounds isn't close to that limit, which is part of why the breed travels so well in the cabin.
Timing matters more in California than it does most places. For a midsummer arrival in Palm Desert we aim for early in the day and ask you to have the car cool and a water bowl ready. Toy breed puppies also run their blood sugar down on a travel day, so a small meal soon after you get home matters more than it would with a bigger dog.
Don’t live in Palm Desert? Learn more about our delivery to La Quinta, Cathedral City, Indio, Coachella, and Palm Springs.