Vanessa Alvarez

Vanessa A.

Breeder of Yorkshire Terriers

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Responds within a few days

Available puppies

Breeze

Ready now

1 year old · Female

Maple

Ready now

1 year old · Female

Pumpkin

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1 year old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Vanessa A., the breeder behind Vanessa Alvarez located in Atlanta, GA. We breed high-quality puppies. We love what we do and are committed to producing well-bred, healthy puppies for loving homes. Our hope is to prepare each of our puppies with thoughtful socialization so they have the best foundation to seamlessly transition into their new homes.

Q. & A. with Vanessa

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

    Our puppies include chocolate and tan, parti, and black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Vanessa

Vanessa 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 $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“*All puppies are the same price regardless of color, size or sex. What does the puppy price include? 1- Puppies along with mother Luna are raised in our home in a family environment. 2- Declaw and tail docked, both done by Veterinarian. That’s a great question. Thank you for asking. *Most dogs have four nails on each rear foot and five on their front feet. That extra nail on the upper, inner part of a dog's foot is the declaw, which is removed from each front feet. This procedure was done at the Veterinary office when the puppies were two days old. 3- Puppy dewormed at 2 weeks old, at 4 weeks old, at 6 weeks old at the Veterinarian, at 9 weeks old at the Veterinarian, and at 12 weeks old at the Veterinarian. 4- Flea, Tick & Heartworm topical prevention prescribed by Veterinarian; *9 weeks of age (✅ Dec 2, 2024, and it’s good for four weeks), *12 weeks of age (✅ Dec 20, 2024, and it’s good for four weeks), *15 weeks of age (✅ Jan 13, 2025, and it’s good for four weeks), and continued preventative until puppy goes to his/her forever home. *Continued preventative of flea, tick and Heart-worm will be administered to puppy until puppy goes to his/her forever home. 5- All puppy vaccines at; *6 weeks of age (✅ Nov 11. 2024), *9 weeks of age (✅ Dec 2, 2024), *12 weeks of age (✅ Dec 20, 2024), *15 weeks of age and Rabies vaccine (✅ Jan 13, 2025). 6- DNA & Health tested with Embark. 7- Spay/Neuter 8- Microchipped 9- All puppy health vet records. 10- Limited AKC Registration (NO FULL AKC REGISTRATION, NO BREEDING RIGHTS). 11-Receipt of hold/reservation fee. 12- Contract 13- One year health guarantee. 14- Training of; use of potty tray, use of crate, sleep and trimming of nails weekly since birth until 6 weeks old and then every 2 weeks. Help puppies transition from drinking their mother’s breast milk, to puppy mush, and then to dry puppy dog food. Play different types of music for the puppy; spa sounds/music, jazz music, classical music, etc. Work with puppies to get used to seeing and being around a broom, dust pan, vacuum and mop, (basically them getting used to different surroundings). 15- Socialized with our children, us the adults at home and most importantly their littermates and mother Luna until it’s time for the puppy to go to their forever home. -Socializing- *At 4 weeks of age puppy let out and socialize for 10 mins. in the AM and 10 mins. in the PM everyday with mother Luna, in a contained area with age and size appropriate puppy toys and being supervised during the whole time. *As the weeks go by I increase by 5 more minutes each week their socialization time in the AM and I increase by 5 more minutes in the PM. *Also, as puppies get their 1st puppy vaccines at 6 weeks of age, that same week after being vaccinated about two days later, the puppies start to socialize with my children. 16- The puppies have been socialized with the dog carrier that I have, which is a Mr. Peanut Soft Sided Diamond Series Airline Compliant Double Expandable Pet Carrier; at home when I place them in it for when I clean and disinfect their area, in my car when going to and from the Veterinarian for their puppy vaccines and to pickup their next dose of topical Revolution Flea, Tick and Heartworm prevention, and as well for five road trips that they have accompanied us. 17- I have worked with the puppies and socialized them very well to travel inside my car to and from the Veterinarian office and during our roadtrips. 18- Pre-spoiled by us at home. 19-Puppy go home bag; the bag, puppy blanket with littermates and mother Luna’s scent on it, a snuggle puppy that has a heartbeat and come with littermates and mother Luna’s scent on it, a ceramic water and ceramic food bowl, age appropriate puppy toys, a puppy mesh harness, dog poop bags and poop bag holder, a 4lb. bag of their puppy dry food and a pack of disposable pee pads. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color, size or sex.”

Contract & health guarantee

Vanessa 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 Vanessa 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 Vanessa 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
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Atlanta, GA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport


Meet in Charlotte, NC

More about Vanessa

  • Vanessa has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

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

  • Vanessa’s links

Vanessa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Vanessa Alvarez 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

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