Happy Homes
- Taylorsville, NC
Meet the breeder
I'm Cherie B., the breeder behind Happy Homes located in Taylorsville, NC. We offer top quality living pets. The puppies are loved and we want the same once they leave. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on conformation. We are truly dedicated to providing families with lovable family pets.
Q. & A. with Cherie
Why did you start breeding?
Fell in love with my first Yorkie. Had to get a second.What makes your program special?
The dogs are loved and treated as family.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are chocolate, tan and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Cherie
Cherie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Cherie partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“I want to take great care in making sure the puppies will be loved and cared for as the parents are. We just want to make sure they will be cared for. ”
Price
“This process includes the health guarantee. The puppies will have had their first vaccinations and their tails are docked. The puppies are CKC registered. And they have puppy socialization.”
Contract & health guarantee
Cherie 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 Cherie 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 Cherie 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cherie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Taylorsville, NC
4366 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
4388 miles away
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Meet in Cedar Bluff, VA
4331 miles away
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More about Cherie
Cherie has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Cherie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Cherie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Happy Homes 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
Parent dogs
Daisy, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Daisy
Daisy is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cherie decided to make her part of their program. Cherie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Max, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Max
Max is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Cherie decided to make him part of their program. Cherie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Happy Homes 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.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
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).
