Island Lake Yorkies
Meet the breeder
I'm Joseph G., the breeder behind Island Lake Yorkies located in Fort Mc Coy, FL. We are home-based hobby breeders. Our Yorkies are bred for health and temperament with a focus on conformation, athleticism, and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful, healthy family pets. We are happy to tell you more about what life with a Yorkie is like and how they will not only enhance your daily life, but exceed your expectations!
Q. & A. with Joseph
Why did you start breeding?
I was raised on a corn/soybean farm in Illinois where Yorkies were an intricate part of farm life. My grandfather was a great influence on me in breeding Yorkies; he was the man who everyone came to rid their farms, barns, and silos of vermin. I bought my first Yorkie from him at 8 years old and received .50 cents per rat on every job he took me on.What makes your program special?
Each puppy is bred, raised, and loved indoors to ensure health, happiness, and harmony at the start of its life. We concentrate on matching our pups with the right families. We like to tell our clients that they didn't pick our pup, but that we picked them. It has been such a fulfilling journey!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and tan, blue and gold, and black and gold. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Joseph
Joseph 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
"The price also includes our 1-year health guarantee, CKC registration / AKC registration, the first round of vaccinations, deworming, Florida Health Certificates, and puppy socialization. All our pup's deposits are the same and are included in the final cost."
Contract & health guarantee
Joseph 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 Joseph 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 Joseph directly.
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 Joseph.
Breeder's location
Meet in Fort Mc Coy, FL
4717 miles away
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More about Joseph
Joseph has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Joseph was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Joseph is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Island Lake 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
Dodge, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Dodge
Dodge is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Joseph decided to make him part of their program. Joseph 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.
Dax, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Dax
Dax is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joseph decided to make her part of their program. Joseph 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.
Kyra, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Kyra
Kyra is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joseph decided to make her part of their program. Joseph 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.
Ava, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Ava
Ava is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joseph decided to make her part of their program. Joseph 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.
Park, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Park
Park is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Joseph decided to make him part of their program. Joseph 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.
lily, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About lily
lily is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joseph decided to make her part of their program. Joseph 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.
Jaybird, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Jaybird
Jaybird is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joseph decided to make her part of their program. Joseph 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.
Punkin, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Punkin
Punkin is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joseph decided to make her part of their program. Joseph 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
Great level
Island Lake 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
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.
Animal Genetics 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).
