Vanguard Haus Yorkies

Priscilla S.

Breeder of Yorkshire Terriers

  • Nauvoo, AL
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Priscilla S., the breeder behind Vanguard Haus Yorkies located in Nauvoo, AL. I'm the breeder behind Precious Yorkies of Alabama located in jasper, AL. I am ethical breeder. I have more whelping supplies than I do medicine and first aid supplies., my vet on speed dial and multiple puppy pens in my living room. I am a breeder, who when bad weather strikes, save the dogs/puppies before taking cover myself. My feet find the way to the puppy pens before I have even eaten breakfast in the morning and the puppy pens are my last stop before bed. Personal plans revolve around delivering or hand feeding puppies. They are made around heat dates, whelp dates, puppies going to their new homes and vet dates. I am a breeder, who has been covered in more bodily fluids from my dogs on more occasions than I care to admit. Most of the time my conversations with friends revolves around my dogs. When I get exhausted and feel like I can't do another sleepless night hand feeding a puppy around the clock every 2 hours I remind myself religiously that the hand feeding is only temporary and the reward is coming. I am a breeder who sacrifices my own sanity and rest to wake up every hour to check on a dam in labor, or soon to be. Many people wouldn't understand how it feels to have invested hours upon hours into a weak puppy to ultimately lose it and how it can feel the same as losing a loved one or the joy I feel when all the invested hours have paid off in one that lives. I am a breeder, who has bottle fed, syringe fed and even sponge fed a puppy, doing whatever it takes feeding every 2 hours and it taking 45 minutes to do it for weeks at a time to ensure it's survival. I have learned to be proficient at vaccinations, sub- q fluids, syringe feeding, temperature taking and formulated and perfected my own puppy formula. Working out natural, well working, remedies to just about every puppy issue, like canned pumpkin for constipation or loose poops. My Vet knows me by my first name and has witnessed me cry countless times. I am a breeder, to me that 63 days takes on new meaning still excited by every new life. It is I who delivers all my pups, towels and heating pads on ready, happiness and sadness sometimes intermingled. It is I who has breathed the first breath of life into a puppy who has refused to take that first breath. Even though it increases my work load, I look forward to the 14 day stage when eyes open, and puppies begin to emerge from the helplessness of newborns.Puppy breath, a first bark, and a heart of exploration. I am a conscientious lover of animals and I have found my niche. I am a breeder, and I am not cruel, dumb, uncaring or criminal. I take great responsibility for every life I bring into this world and ensure it goes to a wonderful, loving and perfect home. An extension of the same love and care they received while in my own home. I am not raking in money while sitting on my butt. Every penny I make I earn through blood, sweat, hard work and tears and then it is reinvested back into the dogs for genetic health testing, vet visits, premium food, etc. My greatest joy is a healthy puppy going to a wonderful home. The cards of thanks, gifts from clients and the pictures of my puppies with their new families are the fringe benefits of my efforts. I am an animal lover, nurse, midwife, heavy laborer, customer service representative, marketer, and proudly I am a breeder!

Q. & A. with Priscilla

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I grew up raising Yorkshire Terriers with my father and started helping him as a child. I have always loved animals but our yotkies stole my heart.
  • What makes your program special?

    We are dedicated to finding loving and caring homes for each of our puppies. We screen all potential buyers and look to place the puppies in the homes that are best suited for them and we also look what the best fit is for the buyer. We cannot imagine our home with a yorkie and we love sharing our dogs with others.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include blue and gold, black and gold, and black 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.

Getting a puppy from Priscilla

Priscilla 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Priscilla partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $2,300 - $2,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The deposit is nonrefundable, it is taken off balance. If you later change your mind, we do not refund the deposit. It is costly to advertise. Price various due to gender coat and champions. Deposit is taken off balance non refundable if you back out.”

Contract & health guarantee

Priscilla 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 Priscilla 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 Priscilla 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 drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Priscilla.

Breeder's location

Meet in Nauvoo, AL

4710 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth Airport

4702 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Priscilla can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Priscilla

  • Club memberships

    Priscilla is a member of Fci and Akc.

  • Priscilla has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years

    Priscilla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Priscilla’s links

Priscilla is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Vanguard Haus 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Vanguard Haus 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.

  • Full Embark 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).

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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.

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.

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.

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.