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Royal Cupids of York
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Royal Cupids of York located in Clifton, VA. We are licensed and insured, and is certified by the American Kennel Club as a breeder with H.E.A.R.T. – Health, Education, Accountability, Responsibility, and Tradition! We provide top notch vet care, organic food prepared with human grade ingredients, and in-home living. Patella certified normal.
Q. & A. with Alena
Why did you start breeding?
We started registering our dogs in FCI regulated dog clubs in 1986. We became members of UScA and SV in Germany in 2002, KFT in 2014. We started registering our top of the line dogs with AKC in 2001. We are awarded by AKC with the certificate of Bred with H.E.A.R.T. program – Health, Education, Accountability, Responsibility and Tradition.What makes your program special?
Our Yorkies live in-house with family and other dogs, very large German Shepherds. We feed our dogs home made organic meals. Our newborn puppies stay in the master suite until 4 weeks old for most care needed. After 4 weeks, we move them to spacious nurseries–guest bedrooms in our house with large windows. All blankets, toys are changed and sanitized twice a day. We breed Patella certified clear.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include tan, blue and gold, and black and gold. 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 Twinkle
Went homeFemale
Girl Sparkle
Went homeFemale
Georgina - $5,500
Went homeFemale
Trixie - $5,500
Went homeFemale
Lolita - $5,500
Went homeFemale
$9,500
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Alena
Alena 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 between $5,000 - $9,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration papers, veterinary exam, vaccinations, deworming records, microchip. Deposit is 50% of the purchase price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Alena 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 Alena 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 Alena 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 fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Alena.
Puppy pick-up locations
Alena will coordinate all the details with you.
Meet in Clifton, VA
4077 miles away · Alena's location
Meet at IAD airport
4071 miles away near Washington, D.C. / Dulles / Chantilly, VA
Puppy transport options
Alena offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.
More about Alena
Club memberships
Alena is a member of VDH, KFT, and FCI.
Certifications & recognitions
Achieved working titles BH, IGP1,IGP2, IGP3, Contractor class A license, Engineer, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Alena has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Alena was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Alena is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Royal Cupids of York 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. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alena decided to make her part of their program. Alena 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.
Yoshi, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Yoshi
Yoshi is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Alena decided to make him part of their program. Alena 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.
Hermina, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Hermina
Direct daughter of the World GrandChampion, Patella Luxation certified normal/normal
Lexi, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Lexi
Lexi is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alena decided to make her part of their program. Alena 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
Royal Cupids of York 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.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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.
Tracheal Hypoplasia
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.
