I'm rita p., the breeder behind Rita's Yorkie Love located in Clifton, NJ. Our dogs and pups are raised in our home and are loved as family. We strive to produce high-quality show companions. We have raised pet quality, loving, 95% pad trained, good temperament puppies to our customers for over 24 years. We focus on the quality and the health of our dogs and puppies. We don't ship puppies as we like to meet our customers.
Q. & A. with rita
Why did you start breeding?
One day, I went to a Westminster show and fell in love with the breed so I got my first show pup the next year and started showing.
What makes your program special?
I focus on the quality of each breeding to ensure that all puppies are excellent.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are blue and gold. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from rita
rita 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 $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our price includes 2 vaccinations, deworming, and parasite tests. Puppies are microchipped and sold with limited AKC registration. We also send them home with a puppy package.”
Contract & health guarantee
rita 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 rita 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 rita directly.
Rita's Yorkie Love 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Rita's Yorkie Love 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.