Lakenheath Yorkies
Meet the breeder
I'm Teri H., the breeder behind Lakenheath Yorkies located in Lexington, SC. I am a proud member of the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, and I've been recognized as an AKC Breeder of Merit and AKC bred with H.E.A.R.T. I love to show my dogs in the conformation ring, and have been breeding Yorkies since 2008.
Q. & A. with Teri
What makes your program special?
When you adopt one of my puppies, I adopt you into my family.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Teri
Teri 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
"I do not take the deposit until the puppy has been health checked by my vet and has received their first vaccinations. I prefer taking deposit when you are meeting your puppy for the first time and you are sure this is the puppy for you."
Contract & health guarantee
Teri 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 Teri 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 Teri directly.
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
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Teri.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lexington, SC
4460 miles away
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More about Teri
Club memberships
Teri is a member of Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc. and Yorkshire Terrier Club of the Carolinas.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Teri has been a member of Good Dog for about 7 years
Teri was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Teri is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lakenheath 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
Parent dogs
Sire, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Sire
Sire is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Teri decided to make him part of their program. Teri 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
Lakenheath 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.
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.
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.
Serum Bile Acid Test
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.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy 1 (DCM1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Protein-Losing Nephropathy (PLN; NPHS1 Gene Variant), Full Embark 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).
