I'm Laken I., the breeder behind Tinseltown Yorkies located in Benton, AR. My dogs are bred for health and temperament. Though health is my first priority, I also take great pride in the confirmation and disposition of my babies. I focus on babydoll features with bold, outgoing, loving personalities. My pups are well socialized, pre-spoiled, and receive the best vet care.
Q. & A. with Laken
Why did you start breeding?
I grew up on a farm raising working dogs with my grand parents. I naturally have always had such a love for animals.
What makes your program special?
My babies leave completely fearless and socialized. I have 3 young children still living in my home (11, 10, and 8), 2 adult daughters, and one adorable grandson. We are also all musicians so it’s constantly loud at our house. We also have cats and a few rescued dogs that also help with socialization.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Senjen
Went home
Male
Saphira
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Theo
Went home
Male
Theodore
Went home
Male
Alvin
Went home
Male
Simon
Went home
Male
Rumer
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Laken
Laken 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 - $9,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“My prices reflect the quality of my babies and the rareness of their colors. All pups come with a $300 welcome home kit, de-worming, vaccinations, vet checks, microchip, and a lifetime of my support. I require a $200 holding fee to be on my waitlist and $300 to reserve your puppy once it is time to choose at 6-8 weeks of age. The balance is due when pups leave at 12-16 weeks.”
Contract & health guarantee
Laken 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 Laken 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 Laken directly.
Tinseltown 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
Kat, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Kat
Kat is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laken decided to make her part of their program. Laken 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.
Foxy, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Foxy
Foxy is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laken decided to make her part of their program. Laken 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.
Tarrant, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Tarrant
Tarrant is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laken decided to make him part of their program. Laken 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.
Audie, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Audie
Audie is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laken decided to make him part of their program. Laken 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.
Hedy, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Hedy
Hedy is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laken decided to make her part of their program. Laken 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.
Uploaded health tests
Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA).
Demi, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Demi
Demi is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laken decided to make her part of their program. Laken 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.
Rooster, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Rooster
Rooster is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laken decided to make him part of their program. Laken 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.
Jareth, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Jareth
Jareth is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laken decided to make him part of their program. Laken 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.
Elvis, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Elvis
Elvis is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laken decided to make him part of their program. Laken 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
Tinseltown 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.
Brucellosis, Kidney Disease (UPCR), Serum Bile Acid Test
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.
Full Embark Panel, Dominant Black DNA Test, Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA), Dilated Cardiomyopathy 1 (DCM1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), Congenital Dyshormonogenic Hypothyroidism with Goiter, Shih Tzu Type, 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).
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.