Little Yorkies on the Prairie

         About Us,                                                               Little Yorkies on the Prairie

Welcome to Little Yorkies on the Prairie!                                                                                      Please meet our family, Brian, Kimberly,                                                                                     and our children Sky and Stormy.                                                                                             We simply couldn’t disappoint you with                                                                                       just an “original” photo now could we!                                                                                       Yorkshire Terriers have been part of my                                                                                      family’s lives for many years now and                                                                                        we simply can’t imagine life without them.                                                                                 They are very loyal companions and                                                                                           friends.  Little Yorkies on the Prairie                                                                                         affiliates with the American Kennel Club.                                                                                    We have several bloodlines that we                                                                                           specialize in.   A few of which are:                                                                                             Burgundy Wee Bloodlines (Honey Bit,                                                                                        Buttonbrite Boy, Justa Cinch, Molly of Lorilea,                                                                            Johnny Cakes, Adieu, Valentino,                                                                                               Andrea-Doncaster Justa Dream, Jolly, Jollypop,                                                                             Amberly.....just to name a few Burgundy Wee Lines), CH Stardust Desparado, CH Stardust Special Delivery, CH Crystal Water Kodak Moment, CH Crystal Waters lines (Cherry Delight, etc,..,) CH Glaranik Star Choice ROM, CH Durrer’s Bravo Bravo, CH Durrer’s Ace High, CH Rothby’s  Renee’Gade, CH Orwick’s Jo San by Rothby, CH Andrea-Doncaster Firekraker, CH Clarkwyn Jubilee Eagle , CH Montclair Bulletproof, CH Montclair the Devil Himself, CH Montclair Drama Queen, INTER CH FRN, FIN, SWED, EST CH Heros Eponyme De MaJodian & World CH INTER CH, FRN, GERM, BELG. CH Destination Tendresse De MaJodian.

If you see a puppy on our site, please e-mail us or call at (605) 380-5554 for more information and to learn some characteristics about the puppy.  We always like to discuss the puppy with you and make sure it is the perfect puppy for you and your family.  We reserve the right to decline to adopt out any puppy that we feel is not the right puppy for you.

After you have had a chance to decide if the particular puppy is right for you, a nonrefundable deposit is required if the puppy is not ready to go home yet.  We keep our babes until they are three months of age. Please check out our “Shipping” and “Payment Method” pages for more details.

We have dedicated ourselves in helping you understand the Yorkshire Terrier Breed by bringing you some important “Tips” not to forget when purchasing your new friend and after you have brought him home.

             Purchasing a Pup

Adopting a pup 6-8 weeks of age could result in many problems and heartaches to come.   Most problems do not stem from the inability to care for a puppy but rather the fact that the puppy probably was sold to young.  Purchasing a puppy whom is at least three months of age will adequately suffice in a much healthier puppy and eliminate any misconceptions.  To determine the weight of your pup, double his/her weight at three months.  Being able to ask questions and trust in your breeder will be the most beneficial to you and your puppy.  A true breeder will always be happy to help you, we want to ensure the health of your puppy and we want you to give it the best care possible.  When you do purchase a yorkie, you should receive a Contract/ Bill of Sale stating all terms of the sale including a guarantee for the health of the dog.  You should also receive his/her Vaccination Record, Pedigree and “How to care for your Yorkie”, and any other agreements that you made with your breeder should be written down and included in the Bill of Sale.

           Male vs. Female

Interesting enough, I can’t resist NOT to make a note of these findings from here at our own Little Yorkies on the Prairie, and opinions from other reputable breeders.......    Females are always so much more demanding and have mood swings than the males and I simply think, until you have a male, your opinion can change.  I LOVE and ADORE the ground my males walk on! My boys are much more gentler and less demanding than the females (does this sound familiar?!) They tend to be more affectionate and always seeking your attention. Females run the show around my house where as the males just sit back and watch the show be ran and do as they are told to do!  Females can also love you one day and the next day don’t even know you exist!  Don’t hesitate to make a male a part of your family, he will give you years of trustworthiness and devotion, he won’t be mad at you when you give others your love also!

                 Teething

Yorkies and toy dogs in general have a tendency to retain their puppy teeth, especially the canines.  At around 5 months of age you should start to watch the teeth more closely and offer your babe some rawhides to try to help these baby teeth come out.   Another evaluation of teeth coming in is that sometimes their ears might flop down but will stand erect again once they feel better.  A dental examination should be done between six months and one year of age so that any permanent teeth that have erupted incorrectly can be corrected.  It is important to begin a brushing routine using dental care products made for dogs.  Durable nylon and safe edible chews should be a part of your Yorkie’s arsenal for good health, good teeth and pleasant breath.    

                 Vaccines

It’s hard to keep up with the changes being made to the Vaccination schedules.  Little Yorkies on the Prairie will have your puppy with all current vaccinations according to his/her age and a Vaccination Record will follow in the mail.  A puppy is born with a natural immunity from the Dam that lasts on an average of 6-8 weeks.  Colostrum is the first milk the puppy receives right after birth and it is so important that he/she receives this for it boosts their immunity level.  Vaccine series usually start at about 6-8 weeks and are given repeated boosters every 3 weeks.  Then revaccinate on a yearly schedule or to your Veterinarian’s beliefs.  The type of vaccine used can be determined by the area in which you live.  It’s also possible for a dog to come down with a condition it has been vaccinated for, the Immune System is at different levels in all living things.  Some states have revised their recommendations from a yearly booster to every three years, your veterinarian will know best.  Knowing when to postpone a vaccination will be crucial to your pet’s life.  It is never advisable to vaccinate a sick or pregnant dog.  If your dog is showing the signs of any illness or any medical condition, no matter how serious or mild, including skin irritations, do not vaccinate.  Likewise, a lame dog should never be vaccinated; any dog undergoing surgery or on any immunosuppressant drugs should not be vaccinated until fully recovered.

           House Training

Yorkies can be difficult to potty train or they breeze right thru it.  The urinary and intestinal tract muscles of very young puppies are not fully developed so don’t expect to much from them until they are around 5-6 months of age.  It’s important not to let your puppy have full range of the house at  first.  Gate off a small area and pick up any rugs. You can also use the crate method, coming out for short periods to relieve himself. Whether you choose papers, puppy pads or the “Great Outdoors”, whichever works best for your lifestyle, your puppy needs to relive himself after play periods, after each meal, after he has been sleeping and at any time he indicates that he is looking for a place to urinate or defecate.  Take your puppy out often.  Reward him with a bite (one bite) of something they love and praise him.  As a mature healthy adult, he will require only three to five relief trips per day.  If you live in a cold climate and you get your puppy in the cold months, don’t expect a one and a half to four pound puppy to run to the door.  You would be much better off trying to paper train initially, then start house training completely when the puppy is around 5 months, he will be more mature and the weather is more appropriate.

           Same Size As The Parents?