John's Yorkshire Terriers
- Essexville, MI
- Responds within a few hours
Available puppies
Dolly
6 weeks old · Female
Duke
6 weeks old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm John C., the breeder behind John's Yorkshire Terriers located in Essexville, MI. Approx 20 years ago I decided to buy a Yorkshire Terrier and feel in love with the breed. At that time I decided to become a very small breeder only for friends and family. A few years later I decided I wanted to become a breeder for everyone. All of my pets have been raised in my home and live a wonderful life. I have learned a lot since I started. I now Embark test all puppies, I do Early Neurological Stimulation. We want to make sure you are receiving the best puppy that is happy and healthy.
Q. & A. with John
Why did you start breeding?
It started just doing it for fun for friends and family and it slowly turned in to the small business I have now.What makes your program special?
All dogs and puppies are embark tested. They are raise in my home with love and care. All puppies go thought early neurological stimulation.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include chocolate and tan, parti, black and tan, and blue 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.
Dixie
ReservedFemale
Getting a puppy from John
John 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, John partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We take the time to make sure our puppies are match with their correct forever home. ”
Price
“The price of the puppies are determined by sex, size, genetic makeup and health. Placing on a deposit on a puppy will guarantee that said puppy is not sold to different person.”
Contract & health guarantee
John 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 John 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 John 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
- Socialized with children
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from John.
Breeder's location
Meet in Essexville, MI
454 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
378 miles away
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Meet in Saginaw, MI
452 miles away
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More about John
Certifications & recognitions
DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology).
John has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
John was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
John is a trusted Good Dog breeder
John's Yorkshire Terriers 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
Lexi, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Lexi
Lexi is the sweetest little girl. She is such a loving and loyal girl. She is a Chocolate Parti. She is Embark tested and clear.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel.Remi, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Remi
Remi is a female Yorkshire Terrier over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John 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
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.Roxxy, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Roxxy
Roxxy is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John 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
Full Embark Panel.
Parent health testing
John's Yorkshire Terriers 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.
Animal Genetics Panel, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with John to bring home their puppies.
Matthew H.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
I recently purchased my sweet Yorkshire Terrier puppy, Lilly, from John Curl at JC’s Precious Yorkies through the Good Dog app, and I couldn’t be happier. From start to finish, working with John was an outstanding experience—he is thorough, communicative, and truly cares about his puppies and their new families. John answered every question I had promptly and in detail. He even asked if I liked the name Lilly or wanted to change it, and offered to start calling her by my preferred name right away to help with the transition. Throughout the process, he sent occasional photo updates of Lilly, which I absolutely loved. He maintained excellent records of all vet visits and vaccinations, and went above and beyond by doing a DNA test—not only to screen for any potential health issues but also to predict her adult weight. On delivery day, John personally brought Lilly to me with all the necessary paperwork, plus thoughtful extras like her favorite toys and blankets that smelled like home. It made the handover so smooth and comforting for her. Lilly has been thriving since the moment she arrived—she’s healthy, playful, and incredibly well-socialized. Amazingly, she’s slept through the night from day one. I use a white noise machine for sleep, and noticed she was completely quiet when it was on. When I asked John about it, he confirmed he uses one too—such a genius touch that prepared her perfectly! Thank you, John, for raising such an amazing pup and for making this entire process truly fantastic. I highly recommend JC’s Precious Yorkies to anyone looking for a healthy, loving Yorkie from a dedicated and responsible breeder!
