Yorkshire Terrier Puppies for Sale in Ruston, LA
Learn What We Love About Yorkies
Yorkshire Terriers, or Yorkies for short, have a special place in our hearts at The Puppy House. Along with their beautiful, long, silky coat, Yorkies shed very little, so they're often recommended for people with allergies. Even though they typically weigh 7 pounds or less, Yorkies have a big-dog attitude that can be feisty and bossy. Still, their sweet nature and the deep connection they form with their family are what really win people over. Their love of snuggling and sticking close all the time is the cherry on top. For most families, a Yorkie fits right in. Finding a trustworthy Yorkie breeder in the Ruston, Louisiana area isn't easy, since there are so few responsible breeders across the country. That's exactly why we take great pride in offering our carefully bred Yorkie puppies to families in Ruston. It matters to us that every family has access to a healthy, well-raised puppy they can count on.
Our Available Yorkie Puppies In Ruston
Why Our Puppies Make the Best Companions
At The Puppy House, we take care to breed and raise our Yorkies the right way. We aim much higher than the basics. Our adult dogs are all genetically tested and come 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.
Each of our puppies receives Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), a set of gentle handling exercises done in the first few weeks of life. Next comes socialization, another important step that lays the groundwork for good behavior and habits as they grow. Our puppies spend time playing and exploring in the backyard with kids, adults, and our own vaccinated adult dogs. It's great for socialization, and it gives them plenty of exercise too.
We invite you to visit and choose your puppy in person whenever possible. You'll get to see our home and our dogs and meet us face to face. We take the placement of our Yorkies seriously, and to us it's more than a one-time sale. We love making new friends and keeping in touch so we can watch our pups grow up in loving homes.
Before going home, each puppy receives their first round of vaccinations and a thorough veterinary exam. You can bring your new Yorkie home knowing they're healthy, happy, and ready to be part of your family.
Yorkie Puppy Delivery to Ruston, Louisiana: Costs and Timing
Ground transport to your door
Ruston families pick this one more than any other. A professional pet 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. Louisiana falls in our national delivery tier at a flat $450, and because the Deep South is at the end of the route, with Ruston 821 miles from the farm, plan on two to three days from departure rather than the next day service the East Coast gets. The van that comes to Ruston also stops in , including Monroe LA, El Dorado AR, Grambling LA, Jonesboro LA, Winnfield LA, Farmerville LA, Homer LA, Arcadia LA, Haynesville LA, Smackover AR, Bernice LA, Campti LA, Choudrant LA, Dubach LA, Gibsland LA, Simsboro LA, Norphlet AR, Junction City LA, Chatham LA, and Junction City AR, and the fee is the same anywhere in Lincoln Parish.
Flight nanny
A trained handler carries the puppy in the cabin of a commercial flight, in an airline approved soft carrier under the seat, and never in cargo. Handoff happens at baggage claim, usually the same day. For Ruston, we would fly the puppy into Monroe Regional Airport, and South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field. The puppy needs to be at least eight weeks old, under twenty pounds with the carrier, which no Yorkie comes close to, and traveling with a health certificate from a licensed veterinarian. Flight nanny is quoted per flight and costs more than ground, and everyone involved needs some flexibility if weather pushes a departure.
Picking up at the farm
Come to Sugarcreek by appointment and take the puppy home yourself. It's 15 to 17 hours each way from Ruston, so this is the least common choice, but a few families build it into a trip north. You get to see where the puppy was raised, go over the vaccination records, microchip registration, and health guarantee at the kitchen table, and leave with a small bag of the food the puppy has been eating, a toy, and a blanket that smells like the litter.
What we usually suggest
Ground transport is the sensible pick for nearly every Louisiana address, Ruston included. It's the cheaper of the two long distance options, it ends at your front door instead of an airport curb, and a Yorkie travels well in a van with a driver who stops on a schedule. Families who want the puppy home in a single day often go with a flight nanny instead. One breed note worth knowing either way: young Yorkies can drop their blood sugar after a stressful stretch or a missed meal, so transport keeps them on small frequent feedings the whole way, and we ask you to do the same for the first few months.
Don’t live in Ruston? Learn more about our delivery to Monroe.