I'm Melissa R., the breeder behind Riche’ Louisiana Yorkies located in Tangipahoa County, LA. We love our dogs and what we do, and we strive to make each puppy a great contribution to his or her forever home. Our dogs are part of our family first and foremost. We complete various health tests prior to breeding and we breed for quality, not quantity.
Q. & A. with Melissa
Why did you start breeding?
Responsible, ethical breeders play an important role in the future of the dog ecosystem. We are guardians for future Yorkies. Our goal is to breed quality puppies and preserve the line of these incredible companions.
What makes your program special?
At Riché Louisiana Yorkies, we truly believe our breeding and rearing methods are second-to-none. Our selection of female animals is unrivaled, with a variety of pedigrees, ages, and dispositions. From calm and cuddly to energized and playful, we have it all. We'd be honored to introduce you to your new beloved, furry companion!
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include chocolate, tan and white, chocolate and tan, parti, and black and tan. 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.
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Unicorn (red band)
Went home
Female
Victory (turquoise band)
Went home
Female
Venus
Went home
Female
Uno (gray band)
Went home
Male
Angel
Reserved
Female
Noel
Reserved
Female
Holly
Reserved
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Luke
Went home
Male
Lionel
Went home
Male
Evangeline
Went home
Female
Joy
Went home
Female
Hope
Went home
Female
Lucy (Pink band)
Went home
Female
Yellow band
Went home
Male
Purple band
Went home
Male
Blue band
Went home
Male
White band
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Melissa
Melissa 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $3,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes up to date vaccines, registration, a puppy starter bag, and vet examination. In order to be on the waiting list, your application must be approved. You can then submit a predeposit. Once a puppy is chosen at 2-3 weeks old, half the cost of the puppy is due to secure it.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa directly.
Riche’ Louisiana 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
Melissa R.
Litter update on 10 Dec. •
We have a gorgeous dark black yorkiepoo ready Dec. 19th. Message me for info!
Skynyrd and Honey Bun's litter
Melissa R.
Litter update on 08 Dec. •
Hi! Thanks for your interest in our puppies:) 🐾 Riche’ Louisiana Yorkies – Available & Upcoming Puppies 🐾 📅 Current & Upcoming Litters: •Honey & Skynyrd – Yorkiepoos were born 10/14. Only one female left- Angel ready Dec. 20th. Lmk if you are interested for 🎄 Christmas. 💰 We also just bred Lillie and Lincoln. Those puppies will be chocolate parti and chocolate sable parti. They are due mid January. They will be ready to go home in March or early April. Pricing: • 50% nonrefundable deposit required to reserve ✨ Pre-Deposit Option: Secure a spot before puppies are born or chosen – (nonrefundable), applied toward your deposit when you select a puppy. 🚗 Travel Options: • Delivery by car: per mile • Flight by in person or nanny service (fee varies) 👀 Visitation Policy: In-home visits allowed only after deposit & at pickup time. Virtual options: FaceTime, videos, photos, references available. 📌 Application required: [Application Form] 📱 Follow & Learn More: • Facebook Page: Riche Louisiana Yorkies • Website • Good Dog Breeder Profile 📞 Contact: Cary & Melissa Riche’ 985-320-4182 | 985-320-3890 Click here for application. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSPZOFS2ymNVsZu-a69nnXRPuWx-2bhsSavzmmlvPVJG7DLA/viewform
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Skynyrd and Honey Bun's litter
Melissa R.
Litter update on 02 Dec. •
Christmas puppies will be ready soon!
Skynyrd and Honey Bun's litter
Melissa R.
Litter update on 29 Nov. •
Skynyrd and Honey Bun's litter
Melissa R.
Litter update on 19 Nov. •
5 weeks old yorkiepoos
Skynyrd and Honey Bun's litter
Melissa R.
Litter update on 13 Nov. •
Honey litter ready for Christmas!
Skynyrd and Honey Bun's litter
Melissa R.
Litter update on 02 Nov. •
#Honeylitter Yorkiepoos ready for Christmas! 🎅. Ready to go home Dec. 20th!
Skynyrd and Honey Bun's litter
Melissa R.
Litter update on 02 Nov. •
Ready to go home Nov. 15th! Message me.
Skynyrd and Lexie Mae's litter
Melissa R.
Litter update on 30 Oct. •
Lexie litter is doing great. 2 girls available
Skynyrd and Lexie Mae's litter
Melissa R.
Litter update on 22 Oct. •
Yorkiepoos
Skynyrd and Honey Bun's litter
Parent dogs
Lillie Mae, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Lillie Mae
Lillie Mae is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
Raven Elise, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Raven Elise
Raven Elise is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
Stella Grace, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Stella Grace
Stella Grace is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
Lola Hope, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Lola Hope
Lola Hope is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
Bella Pearl, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Bella Pearl
Bella Pearl is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Lexie Mae, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Lexie Mae
Lexie Mae is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
Lincoln Cole, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Lincoln Cole
Lincoln Cole is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melissa decided to make him part of their program. Melissa 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.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
Willow Grace, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Willow Grace
Willow Grace is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation.
Skynyrd, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Skynyrd
Skynyrd is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melissa decided to make him part of their program. Melissa 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.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
Sadie Sue, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Sadie Sue
Sadie Sue is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
Honey Bun, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Honey Bun
Honey Bun is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Riche’ Louisiana 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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Melissa to bring home their puppies.
Melissa C.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
I couldn't have picked a better breeder than Riche’ Louisiana Yorkies. From the moment I contacted Melissa, she was happy to answer any questions I had and went above and beyond to make sure the adoption went smoothly. I was updated with videos and pictures regularly. I was happy to be able to read about the pups parents and see how the puppies were growing over time. Very professional and extremely knowledgeable. I do live out of state and after discussing travel, Melissa had them delivered to me. Making sure they were well taken care of and had a safe trip to their new home. The puppies are happy and very healthy. We couldn't be happier!