I'm Kathryn A., the breeder behind Kathryn's Yorkies located in Nitro, WV. We are lifelong dog enthusiasts, and we’re excited to share our passion and purpose with others through our breeding program. Our focus is to produce the best dogs of the highest quality so that other families can also enjoy the love of a dog. These dogs have proven to be wonderful companions in our lives. It is a privilege to be able to share that love and friendship with others through responsible breeding.
Q. & A. with Kathryn
Why did you start breeding?
I lost a pet @ 4 years young to cancer and it became important to me about health backgrounds and knowing the parents of my Furbabies.
What makes your program special?
We raise our Furbabies with lots of love and kindness - Our Furbabies are our Children.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are 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.
Sugar Cookie
Reserved
Male
Tiny Tim
Reserved
Male
Bo
Reserved
Male
Lily Rose
Reserved
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Button
Went home
Male
Bitsy
Went home
Female
Biscuit - Orange
Went home
Male
Minnie
Went home
Female
Buttercup
Went home
Female
Mickey
Went home
Male
Sprout
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Kathryn
Kathryn 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 $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Will hold the baby.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kathryn 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 Kathryn 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 Kathryn directly.
Kathryn's 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
Kathryn A.
Litter update on 17 Nov. •
Look at Tiny my lil pocket Pup
Reign and Winter's litter
Kathryn A.
Litter update on 16 Nov. •
It’s tough being a Mama !!!
Reign and Winter's litter
Kathryn A.
Program update on 06 July •
Hey Dolly say Hi to these two when you see them down in Tennessee - Thank you Joanne for letting me raise your Babies- it was a bittersweet ending for me - lil Bo and Millie were such a joy to have as the last chapter of 7 lil Yorkies has came to end!!!
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Kathryn A.
Litter update on 04 July •
Happy 4th of July everyone!!! I get to spend the day with the Mischievous lil girl!!!
Reign and Mya's litter
Kathryn A.
Program update on 03 July •
Country Roads take me home - Miss Luci is right at home in WVA - Thank You Michelle for choosing me to raise your baby.
Kathryn A.
Litter update on 29 June •
Luci - Bo - Millie - These Lil pups are taking over My Millie’s Toys!!!
Reign and Mya's litter
Kathryn A.
Litter update on 29 June •
Buddy took over his papa’s shoe!!!
Reign and Mya's litter
Kathryn A.
Program update on 29 June •
I know I’m not supposed to have Favorites - But look at Louie he’s a Handsome Boy!!!!
Kathryn A.
Program update on 28 June •
Off to Virginia and this lil love bug!!! Is snug as a bug with Miss Debbie!!
Kathryn A.
Litter update on 28 June •
Steeler Natiion Here I come - Mr Buddy you will be missed cutie pie - Thank you Chris for choosing me as your Breeder!!
Reign and Mya's litter
Parent dogs
Winter, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Winter
Winter is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kathryn decided to make her part of their program. Kathryn 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.
Reign, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Reign
Reign is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kathryn decided to make him part of their program. Kathryn 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.
Autumn, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Autumn
Autumn is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kathryn decided to make her part of their program. Kathryn 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.
Mya, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Mya
Mya is a female Yorkshire Terrier over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kathryn decided to make her part of their program. Kathryn 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
Parent health testing
Kathryn's 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.
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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 Kathryn to bring home their puppies.
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joanne b.
Verified owner · July 2025
I'm hesitant to tell you about my Yorkies form Kathryn!
You may find my comments to good to be true.
Well, that will be for you to decide....so here I go....
I met Kathryn here on GOOD DOG !
I wanted to go out in the world again and find a reputable dog breeder
What I found was way more than I could ever expect from a breeder.
Honest forthcoming knowledge about YORKIES,
A genuine passion for the breed
A loving family who also enjoys bringing these little Yorkies into the world.
Kathryn loves her babies...knowing her,
I see how hard it is for Kathryn to let her babies go
Her grand daughter loves these babies right out of the womb, with Grandma teaching her how to care for, love on, and raise these little gifts
from ( you know where!)
As Kathryn is the most wonderful breeder I have ever met in my 70 yrs of loving these puppies....She blew me away !
My new babies, I had to take TWO of her babies because
they are JUST THAT SPECIAL
No hyperbily here, This breeders entire family seems to good to be true...
YET IT IS TRUE !
This was not my first rodeo
My puppies are already so well loved, they respond to my own love...
and they did right away !
* 8weeks old and they come to my micey sounds
They respond to a quite "uh oh" and stop to pay attention !
This is crazy !
Her grand daughters love as well as this family,
has put a spark in these puppies, such as I HAVE NEVER SEEN !
If you want a baby that is fed love from the very beginning,
then don't hesitate with Kathryn's breeding
My first dogs (when,I was young) had to be what I could afford
That turned out to be a mistake, and I lost one, and on my two others, I spent thousand on their poor health.
Word to the wise...YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR
AND healthy, well loved yorkies, bred carefully...are what you will get.
In this world, 2025, who can trust anybody?
Kathryn had me at hello ! (LOL ! )
And I had to name my girl baby after her grand daughter...
cause that love she poured into this baby girl puppie has gone home with me.
TRUST ME if you can, Kathryn has my permission to give out my phone number so you can speak directly to me. You'll hear the truth from me,
if you ever wish.
I not only love my puppies....I love the whole family !
Tina B.
Verified owner · June 2025
This was the easiest adoption I’ve ever done. Kathryn was exceptional with keeping me informed with Ivy’s progress and a lot of pics. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who wants a yorkie.
Rebecca V.
Verified owner · June 2025
+5
Kathryn was great she was very responsive and kept me updated on Sophie. She sent a blanket home with her with mom's sent on it, plus little toys, and a bunch of other extras, she was very informative let me know what she was feeding her and where I could buy it, exactly how old she was, when she went to the vet last. She also called to check up and see how Sophie was adjusting to her new home and to see if I had any questions, She always said if I had any questions I could text her, she is absolutely awesome. I recommend everyone to her she is so caring and absolutely loves animals. Thank you so much Kathryn Sophie is so amazing !
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Amanda F.
Verified owner · June 2025
+6
From the moment I reached out to Kathryn on AKC and Good Dog, she was absolutely wonderful—warm, professional, and kind. I had been through a rather difficult experience trying to find a trustworthy Yorkshire Terrier breeder, and Kathryn immediately put my mind at ease with her transparency and compassion.
Our initial phone call went smoothly. Not only did she answer all of my questions, but she also took the time to educate me about her breeding approach. She shared information about her past litters, along with photos and details about her current litter of seven. I was fortunate to be one of the first people to place a deposit, and Kathryn made sure I was matched with the puppy that was truly right for me.
Being six hours away in New Jersey, choosing a puppy without meeting them in person was challenging. However, Kathryn went above and beyond—FaceTiming me multiple times a week and consistently sending pictures and updates. Her thoughtfulness made me feel incredibly connected throughout the entire process.
When the day came to pick up our puppy, Kathryn met us with warmth and a genuine smile in a public location. She brought a thoughtful bag with a blanket that had the mother’s scent, some toys, and all necessary vaccination paperwork. She spent around 30 minutes with us, sharing helpful tips about feeding, bathroom schedules, and care instructions.
Even after we brought our puppy home, Kathryn has remained in constant communication, always checking in to see how our pup is doing. It has truly been a pleasure working with her. When the time comes to add another Yorkie to our family, there’s no doubt we’ll turn to Kathryn again.
I highly recommend Kathryn to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and caring Yorkshire Terrier breeder. She’s simply the best.
Bethanne M.
Verified owner · June 2025
Kathryn is so knowledgeable and was very helpful during out "adoption" process. She is absolutely the most caring and invested breeder I have ever known. From our initial contact she provided updates about our puppies. We were so impressed with her that we decided to purchase 2 siblings, and this is the best decision we could have made. Miss Gianna and Mr Gabriel are so well behaved and lovable. They are potty trained, are eating well and sleep well in their "playpen". Kathryn and I continue to stay in touch as she is still vested and concerned about the new home adjustment for both the puppies and my husband and I. She genetically tests her dogs before breeding so to do her very best to breed healthy, long-lived Yorkies. When we met for pick up Kathryn provided all necessary immunization and vet visit information as well as their Pedigree certificate. She provides blankets and toys to help acclimate the pups to their new home. I cannot speak highly enough of Kathryn and her family for the beautiful baby yorkies we now have. We absolutely recommend her! 10 STAR ++++++
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.