Rock City Yorkies
Meet the breeder
I'm Melanie K., the breeder behind Rock City Yorkies located in Minneapolis, KS. We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.
Q. & A. with Melanie
Why did you start breeding?
My husband I grew up with parents that bred dogs and we enjoyed raising puppies and learning more about the breeds and how to improve them. Yorkies have such a unique personality and we were drawn to them.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Chip
Went homeMale
Dale
Went homeMale
Boy 3 - Keanu
Went homeMale
Boy 2 - Kai
Went homeMale
Girl 2 - Kalani
Went homeFemale
Girl 1 - Aulani
Went homeFemale
Boy 1 - Maui
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Melanie
Melanie 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 $1,300 - $1,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC, deworming, 1st set of vaccinations, dewclaw removal, microchipping, blanket, toy, vitamins, socialization. Deposit is to hold the puppy and it will be applied to the total price of the puppy (example A $2000 puppy has a $500 deposit, and $1500 due by pickup).”
Contract & health guarantee
Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Melanie 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
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 Melanie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Minneapolis, KS
4829 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Kansas City Airport (was Mid-Continent )
4713 miles away
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More about Melanie
Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Melanie’s links
Melanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rock City 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
Greta, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Greta
Greta is a female Yorkshire Terrier over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melanie decided to make her part of their program. Melanie 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.
Hazel, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Hazel
Hazel is a female Yorkshire Terrier over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melanie decided to make her part of their program. Melanie 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.
Hiro, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Hiro
Hiro is a male Yorkshire Terrier over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melanie decided to make him part of their program. Melanie 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
Rock City 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.
DNA Disease 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).
