Sunny Sky Yorkies

Ruth B.

Breeder of Yorkshire Terriers

  • Owatonna, MN
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Available puppies

Nutmeg

Ready Nov. 20

5 weeks old · Female

Tiki

Ready Nov. 20

5 weeks old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Ruth B., the breeder behind Sunny Sky Yorkies located in Owatonna, MN. We are committed to healthy, socially developed puppies. We understand the importance of early development. We begin on litter and crate training and grooming training, car rides, socialization with kids and more. They come vet checked and up-to-date on shots with 1yr health guarantee.

Q. & A. with Ruth

  • Why did you start breeding?

    A dear family friend of ours was a Yorkie breeder. I knew that when I grew up - I wanted to breed Yorkies too!

  • What makes your program special?

    We spend A LOT of time with the puppies. They are in our home and receive daily attention, training, and care.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are 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.

Getting a puppy from Ruth

Ruth has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Ruth partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“We take great care in placing our puppies. Puppies are chosen around 6 weeks of age when personality starts to develop.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit. The remaining $2,300 - $2,700 is due at pickup, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes 1 year health guarantee, vaccinations, dewormings, and all early training and socialization we perform (early litter training, early crate training, car rides, socialization etc.). Deposit secures a puppy for you. Puppies are chosen around 6 weeks in order of deposit received.”

Contract & health guarantee

Ruth 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 Ruth 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 Ruth 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
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ruth.

Breeder's location

Meet in Owatonna, MN

4420 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Rochester Airport

3892 miles away

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Meet in Watertown, WI

4304 miles away

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More about Ruth

  • Ruth has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Ruth was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Ruth’s links

Ruth is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sunny Sky 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Sunny Sky 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Ruth to bring home their puppies.

  • JJ

    Jana J.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    My experience with Ruth was very positive! She met all my expectations of her care and knowledge of the breed! She also did an excellent job of preparing my puppy for his home. I am very pleased with and love my puppy, Cooper! I would highly recommend contacting Sunny Sky Yorkies if you have an interest in wanting a Yorkie from a great breeder! Overall, great experience from start to finish!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.