Yorkies of Escondido

Rick H.

Breeder of Yorkshire Terriers and Shorkies

Escondido, CA ·
Responds within a few hours
100% recommend •

Available puppies

Snickers

Ready Dec. 24

1 week old · Male

Upcoming litters

Yorkshire Terrier litter

Expected Dec. 2026

Ready Feb. 9, 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Rick H., the breeder behind Yorkies of Escondido located in Escondido, CA. We offer loving and loyal companions to others. We focus on quality care and health with each litter we raise. We find so much joy in watching our puppies grow and develop their own unique personalities. We can’t wait for you to meet your next loving and loyal companion!

Q. & A. with Rick

What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Yorkshire Terrier puppies are black and gold. 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.

Diego
Reserved
Male
Rocky
Reserved
Male
Marigold
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Snickers
Went home
Male
Alexa
Went home
Female
Snickers Doodle
Went home
Male
Shorty
Went home
Male
Kona
Went home
Male
Sophia
Went home
Female
Charlie
Went home
Male
Speedy
Went home
Male
Lucky
Went home
Female
Matilda
Went home
Female
Nikki
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Rick

Rick 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, Rick partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit that secures a spot in a litter. The remaining $1,000 - $2,000 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.

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“The price includes the guarantee, ACA Purebred registration certificate, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization. Deposit is non-refundable but can be transferred to a future litter. It will provides either the first or second choice, depending upon the date of the deposit being made, of a puppy in the litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Rick 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 Rick 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 Rick directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
  - Surface & tactile stimulation
  - Socialized in new places
  - Scent introduction
  - Daily handling
  - Socialized with other dogs
  - Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
  - Socialized with other animals
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Vet records
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - AKC registration
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Initial potty training
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Toys
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Escondido, CA

5801 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at San Diego Airport

5826 miles away

Meet in San Diego, CA

5827 miles away

More about Rick

Club memberships
Rick is a member of ACA Purebred Registry, AKC, and American Canine Association .
Rick has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Rick was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Rick is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Yorkies of Escondido 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

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Program update on 23 June •

Parent dogs

All breeds

Yorkshire Terrier

Shih Tzu

Eva, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Eva
Eva is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rick decided to make her part of their program. Rick 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.
Coco, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Coco
Coco is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rick decided to make her part of their program. Rick 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.
Adriana, mom
Shih Tzu
About Adriana
Adriana is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rick decided to make her part of their program. Rick 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.
Adam, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Adam
Adam is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Rick decided to make him part of their program. Rick 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.
Freida, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Freida
Freida is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rick decided to make her part of their program. Rick 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.
Colby, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Colby
Colby is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Rick decided to make him part of their program. Rick 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

Shorkie

Yorkshire Terrier

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Yorkies of Escondido 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 Shorkies.

Vet Wellness Exam
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.

Verified owner stories

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

Lisa H.
Verified owner · Oct. 2026
Rick is an amazing person and breeder. He is knowledgeable and loves his puppies. He does everything possible to give them a great start to life. My baby shorkie, Mari is confident, healthy, smart and loves to cuddle. Throughout the process Rick was responsive, sent regular pictures, answered all questions and even made arrangements to fly her to me because I could not travel. I truly believe I have the most amazing puppy and as a bonus I have a new resource and more importantly a new and genuine friend in Rick.
Tammy C.
Verified owner · Aug. 2026
Rick is an amazing breeder with excellent communication through the adoption process. He sent me pics and I video chatted with him and my new puppy prior to picking him up. I live about 2 hours away and it was challenging to visit my puppy, but Rick was always available for a call or sent me pics on request. On day of pick up, Rick is very personable and answered all questions. You can clearly see the love and care Rick has as a breeder. Thank you Rick!
AV D.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Rick is awesome. He really knows quite a lot about this breed, Yorkies. They are so very playful, and smart. And I found that I cannot chase them, they always win. Rick did warn me. I really enjoyed the education that he gave us about the pups. I have spoken with other breeders that had such an attitude of superiority that I couldn't believe they cared about the pups or their parents. I would never deal with a person like that. Rick loves his dogs and the pups. He is warm and caring and wants best for little ones. I adopted two girl pups, that are funny and bright and adventurous, and Fast. I'm sure that is a result of Rick's care for his parent dogs. Rick is definitely all5stars
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Carmen P.
Verified owner · Aug. 2026
Rick was very responsive, and knowledgeable about the breed, and takes great pride, and caring for his pets .. spends a comfortable time , and getting to know Alexa! Here she is enjoying her time with her toys in her play pen , and being a sweet heart and kind soul! I would highly recommend him for anyone who searching for a Yorkie..
Louise A.
Verified owner · Aug. 2026
Rick is a great breeder and an even better person. When we decided to get a new Yorkie puppy, we found Rick who lives close to us. We were able to visit Rick and our puppy Kona several times at his home. We were impressed with how friendly and well- behaved the parent dogs were! Rick knows a lot about Yorkies, and it’s easy to see how much he loves all the dogs he cares for. Rick always responded to messages and questions very quickly. I often requested he take pictures of Kona, so we could show our grandchildren. Rick always sent pictures on short notice. My husband and I were able to sit and chat with him for long periods of time. He gave us great information and timelines concerning the care of our new puppy. Kona is a sweet, adorable little dog. We are so fortunate to have met Rick. He is a wonderful man who takes great care of his dogs and puppies!