Starwyre
- Decatur, IL
- Responds within an hour
Meet the breeder
I'm Lori Y., the breeder behind Starwyre located in Decatur, IL. I breed purebred dogs for Conformation and temperament. I show my dogs and participate in performance events. I breed 1-2 litters a year. My dogs are cared for at my home.
Q. & A. with Lori
Why did you start breeding?
After finishing my first Champion I was hooked on showing and the love of the dog show world. I love Wire Fox Terriers and was excited to see how I can preserve and honor this wonderful breed.What makes your program special?
I breed finished Champions, and finish dogs out of my breeding program. I do it myself. Breeder, owner, and handler.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white black and tan and white and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Lori
Lori 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 $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Health guarantee of a healthy puppy, to be verified by the buyers vet. AKC limited registration(unless puppy is to be shown and this has been agreed on by me and the buyer. Puppy comes back to me if it doesn't work out.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lori 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 Lori 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 Lori 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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lori.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Decatur, IL
4473 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Indianapolis Airport
4381 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Lori can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Lori
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Lori has been a member of Good Dog for 12 months
Lori was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Lori is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Starwyre 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
Freddie, dad
Wire Fox Terrier
About Freddie
Freddie is a male Wire Fox Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Lori decided to make him part of their program. Lori 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.
Freddie, dad
Wire Fox Terrier
About Freddie
Freddie resides with us and is involved with activities all the time. Happy friendly boy.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Starwyre 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 Wire Fox Terriers.
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.
Van Den Ende-Gupta Syndrome (VDEGS), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
