MN Yorkies
- Houston, MN
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Tara K., the breeder behind MN Yorkies located in Houston, MN. We offer top-quality dogs to families at an affordable price. We cherish our dogs and look for families who will do the same! Our dogs are bred for good health, happy and energetic puppies. We do this by getting them vaccinated, socialized, and initiating the potty training stage.
Q. & A. with Tara
Why did you start breeding?
Breeding started as growing our love and family with animals in 2019. We fell in love with our first Yorkie and couldn't get enough of the puppy stage. With help from our local vet, we dove right into genetics and best practices.What makes your program special?
Our breeding program is special because it supports growing healthy puppies and matching them with the best families.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include chocolate, tan and white, chocolate and tan, and parti. 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.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Tara
Tara 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes the health guarantee, registration, and first rounds of shots/worming and socialization. Deposits are puppy-specific and must be paid to hold the puppy. This deposit is put towards the full amount of the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tara 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 Tara 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 Tara 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
- Various sounds
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- 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
Extras
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tara.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Houston, MN
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Minneapolis−Saint Paul Airport
Flexible meeting point
Tara can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Tara
Tara has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Tara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Tara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
MN 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
Penny, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Penny
Penny is a female Yorkshire Terrier over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tara decided to make her part of their program. Tara 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.
Brownie, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Brownie
Brownie is a male Yorkshire Terrier almost 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tara decided to make him part of their program. Tara 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
MN 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.
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.
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).
