Furever Love Yorkies

Melinda D.

Breeder of Yorkshire Terriers

Meet the breeder

I'm Melinda D., the breeder behind Furever Love Yorkies located in Smith County, TX. Every puppy we raise is adored as part of our family from birth. Our puppies will complete your home, your family, and your heart! Our dogs have proven to be the greatest companions to our family. We started breeding to contribute to breed betterment and to share smart and loveable puppies with other families.

Q. & A. with Melinda

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We have loved yorkies for many years and experienced the love and bond they have. We sister's, decided we wanted to share the love and joy Yorkies can bring to a Furever family.

  • What makes your program special?

    All of our adults and some litters are DNA tested. We provide a health guarantee and do temperament testing on every litter. We prepay AKC registration and microchips. All of our litters are well socialized with beginners puppy training started. We spend many hours with each litter to ensure you welcome a wonderful Furever member to your family.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include tan and white, liver, chocolate, tan and white, chocolate and tan, parti, black and tan, and black and gold. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Melinda

Melinda has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,900 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Health guarantee, veterinarian health certificate, prepaid AKC registration and microchip, Volhard's aptitude testing, 30 days insurance, 2 puppy shots, dewormed, well socialized. No breeding rights. We require a video chat, holding fee, and signed contract to reserve a puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Melinda may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Melinda offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Melinda directly.

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What’s included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melinda.

Puppy pick-up locations

  • Meet in Smith County, TX

  • Meet at TYR airport

  • Meet at DFW airport

  • Flexible meeting point

    Melinda can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Melinda

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Continuing education , AKC Bred with Heart.

  • Melinda has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

    Melinda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Melinda’s links

Melinda is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Furever Love Yorkies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Furever Love Yorkies reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Yorkshire Terriers.

  • DNA Disease Panel

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

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