Hobbs Shire Yorkies
- Alburnett, IA ·
- Responds within a few hours
- 100% recommend •
Available puppies
SB boy
4 months old · Male
SB yellow girl
4 months old · Female
BB purple girl
4 months old · Female
KH girl 1
5 months old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Karen H., the breeder behind Hobbs Shire Yorkies located in Alburnett, IA. I strive to produce quality-bred family puppies that are structurally sound, healthy, intuitive, and have wonderful temperaments. My commitment is to provide you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience; and that includes always having responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming my puppies.
Q. & A. with Karen
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to do my part to better the breed. My breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the Yorkie while placing an emphasis on producing puppies of superior health, standard, and beauty.What makes your program special?
It is important to me that I utilize health testing and the breed standard in my program to ensure that I am producing quality puppies. I am very conscious about who I rehome my puppies to and always ensure that each one goes to the best home possible complementary to its personality and ability. I love what I do and truly want the very best for my puppies and their forever families.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
LB girl 1 pink
Went homeFemale
LB girl 2 orange
Went homeFemale
LB boy purple Calm, playful
Went homeMale
ZB boy blue
Went homeMale
ZB boy yellow
Went homeMale
PB boy
Went homeMale
KH boy 1
Went homeMale
SB tiny girl full tail
Went homeFemale
SB green girl
Went homeFemale
SN girl
Went homeFemale
KA girl
Went homeFemale
KA boy
Went homeMale
MK orange boy
Went homeMale
HF lime girl
Went homeFemale
HF yellow girl
Went homeFemale
HF teal girl
Went homeFemale
HL green girl
Went homeFemale
HL pink girl
Went homeFemale
HL blue girl
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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, Karen partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“$500.00 reserve deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen directly.
You’re protected
on Good Dog
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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 in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Alburnett, IA
4459 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Eastern Iowa Airport
4475 miles away
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Meet in Chicago, IL
4327 miles away
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More about Karen
Club memberships
Karen is a member of Waterloo kennel club .
Certifications & recognitions
Royal Canin Crown Breeder.
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Karen’s links
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hobbs Shire 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
Karen H.
Litter update on 05 Mar •Lots of socializing and playtime being done for these beautiful girls .
Valse and Dolly's litter
Karen H.
Litter update on 03 Apr 2025 •
Leo and Promise's litter
Karen H.
Litter update on 03 Apr 2025 •Leo and Promise's litter
Parent dogs
Zoey, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Zoey
Sweet happy happy girl
Hazel, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Hazel
Hazel is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Sissy, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Sissy
Calm disposition. Lovely hair and loves cuddles and riding in the car
Dolly, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Dolly
Dolly is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Sasha, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Sasha
Calm disposition, cuddles . Dark blue and gold
Burrito, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Burrito
Burrito is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Lacey, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Lacey
Lacey is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Ken, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Ken
Ken is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Summer, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Summer
5.5 pounds with silky black hair
Annie, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Annie
Annie is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Lu, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Lu
Lu is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Bubbles, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Bubbles
Bubbles is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Heath, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Heath
Heath is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Ruby, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Ruby
Ruby is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
GCH Nikko, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About GCH Nikko
GCH Nikko is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Uploaded health tests
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL).Leo, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Leo
Leo is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
King, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About King
King is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Promise, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Promise
Promise is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Marik, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Marik
Baby doll face . Gorgeous silky hair . Sweet and calm disposition
Windy, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Windy
Windy is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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
Good level
Hobbs Shire 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Karen to bring home their puppies.
Al S.
Verified owner · Oct. 2026
+5Karen was great from the very beginning when we reached out to her and she suggested having a "video chat" with the puppy we were interested in. She was quick to respond to messages and was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions. We came to pick up from out of state and everything went seamlessly!
Molly K.
Verified owner · June 2026
+5Karen was absolutely amazing! She was very informative and also showed how much she cares for her dogs and puppies. Even after drop off, she was available for any questions or concerns. The whole experience was so easy and painless. Winnie is the perfect addition to our family! She is the happiest puppy and brings joy to everyone in our house. ❤️
DEEANN L.
Verified owner · May 2025
OMG! It’s going great. We’re bonding really well. He’s a well behaved, fun loving puppy. We tried outside potty training but that didn’t work. I switched to pee pads and he picked it up quickly. Of course we have some mistakes but that’s to be expected. We have our nightly potty schedule. He wakes me up and I let him out of his pen to potty then we go back to bed. That happens a few times a night. I’m so happy with him and he’s happy with me. He’s very affectionate.
Jim R.
Verified owner · Oct. 2026
+8Karen is a great breader that clearly cares about her pooches i met Karen in person at her place Laborday weekend to pick up my Tinker. Tinker is then 2.2# she has her full tail witch was a must to me she is very well rounded she was kennel trained from the start she is very open to meeting new dogs new people none of them has phased her she meets them in stride. Karen is very friendly and open with info on your new puppy. I would not hesitate to buy a puppy from Karen again
Jeanine J.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
Karen is our angel! We lost our 14 year old Yorkie a week before Christmas 2025. My husband was not sure if we would get another dog after losing two wonderful Yorkies. Our house was sad, quiet and missing the unconditional love a Yorkie brings to our home. Our daughter started looking online and we did not feel comfortable getting a puppy from a complete stranger due to all the scams out there. I ran across Gooddog while researching. The secure payment plan sold us. After reviewing several breeders, we requested info from Karen Hobbs at Hobbs Shire Yorkies. Our lives changed within a short time. Karen got back to us in a timely matter and made us feel very comfortable. Her Yorkie puppies were unbelievable cute and looked very healthy. After talking with Karen several time, we were sold. Karen has a extensive knowledge of the Yorkie breed, great reviews and is a very kind individual. She offered to bring Ozzy to us, as I just had double knee surgery. Within two days, Ozzy was on his way home! Karen not only drove 195 miles one way, but she brought a bag full of surprises. Dog food, pee pads, treats, a blanket and several coupons. Ozzy was completely pee pad trained and adjusted very well into our family. We could not ask for a better experience with getting a new puppy. Not only is she a wonderful breeder, but we will be life long friends. We talk on a weekly basis with updates on Ozzy. If you a seriously looking for a Yorkie puppy, she is your girl. Thanks again Karen for making our family complete.
Pamela C.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
Karen was awesome. Suki was born 11/22/24. She was totally pee pad trained when I picked her up Valentines Day. She has adjusted well to our 12 year old male yorkie and he's being like a big brother. Her disposit I can tell Suki's been socialized and she has the sweetest disposition. Karen sent us home with food, a new dog bed, and documentation regarding her health and her microchip into. I would recommend Karen and Good Dog to anyone!
