Yorkshire Terrier Puppies for Sale in Ankeny, 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. A Yorkie typically weighs 7 pounds or less but has 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 snuggling up and staying by your side is the icing on the cake. They fit easily into most families. Finding reputable Yorkie breeders in the Ankeny, Iowa area can be challenging, since there are so few responsible breeders across the country. Because of this, we take great pride in offering our carefully bred Yorkshire Terrier puppies to families in Ankeny. We want every family to have a healthy, well-raised puppy they can rely on.
Our Available Yorkie Puppies In Ankeny
Why Families Choose Our Puppies
At The Puppy House, breeding and raising Yorkies the right way is what we do. We go well beyond the basic standards. Our adult dogs are genetically tested and come from strong bloodlines with great temperaments. Our dogs are well cared for and have lots of space to play and socialize.
Every puppy we raise goes through Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), a series of gentle handling exercises done in the first weeks of life. Socialization is another essential step, and it lays the groundwork for good behavior and habits as puppies grow. Our puppies play and explore in the backyard alongside kids, adults, and our own vaccinated adult dogs. This is a great way for them to socialize, and they get plenty of exercise too.
You're invited to visit us and choose your puppy in person if you can. That way, you can see our home, get to know 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 building new friendships, keeping in touch, and watching 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 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 Ankeny, Iowa: Fees and Timing
Home delivery by ground
Ankeny 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. Ankeny sits 629 miles into that run, and the driver works through , including Ames IA, Bondurant IA, Saylorville IA, Mitchellville IA, Colfax IA, Elkhart IA, and Maxwell IA on the same pass, along with any other Polk 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 Ankeny, 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. Ankeny 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 Ankeny.
Don’t live in Ankeny? Learn more about our delivery to Ames, Johnston, Des Moines, Urbandale, and West Des Moines.