Hi! Welcome to Northern Kentucky Yorkies. I'm a breeder in... guess where?.... Northern Kentucky. (Good guess. lol)

With this website, I'd like to tell you a little about myself, my dogs, and Yorkies in general.

About Yorkies


So Yorkies (aka Yorkshire Terriers) are considered a "toy" breed. This means that they're bitty and wee.

But don't let their tiny size fool you! They're fierce! Yorkies can be described as "tomboys." They look like prissy little fru-fru dogs, but they're definitely not. They are feisty, energetic, and exceptionally brave (for dogs so tiny). They love to play, and if they see that you also love to play, they'll never want to stop! They are great with children (providing you teach your children to respect them as they are little and easily injured), as children also seem to have boundless energy. lol!

Your Yorkie will definitely have your back. I've mentioned that they have a fierce personality, and it's completely true. They will protect you with everything they have until they day they die.

Yorkies are yippy. Oh, yes. But they can be trained not to be. Yorkies want nothing more than to please their people, so they will stop doing something that displeases you. Tell them "NO" in a clear, firm voice (not "no,no" all cutesy and sweet), and they'll get the hint. Yorkies are very intelligent, but very stubborn. This makes them somewhat difficult to train. They do better with praise for good behavior than discipline for bad behavior. So have someone ring your doorbell, then have your Yorkie focus their attention on you and not the door. Praise them if they don't bark. Also, dogs in general don't have a very good short term memory, so if they do something bad, your correction needs to be immediate. If they bark, tell them "NO" immediately, not a few seconds later. If you can't do it immediately, you've missed your chance and you'll need to try again next time. This goes for ANY undesirable behavior, not just barking.

Small dogs tend to bite. Not all of them, but it's more common in small dogs than big dogs. (I'm talking about aggressive biting, not the cute biting all dogs [and people!] do when they're teething. Although, I wouldn't let him teethe on your fingers! lol!) To prevent this, socialize your new puppy as much as possible. Invite your friends over to play with him. Take him to your parents' house. Take him to the park. Anywhere there's people (and other dogs!), you can socialize your new puppy. Touch his feet, ears, tail, and the back of his neck. These are "biting ares." Get him used to being touched in these sensitive areas, and he'll be less likely to bite. The more social interaction he has, the more social he'll be.... and the less he's apt to develop a biting habit.

Yorkies are great options for people with dog allergies. They don't produce nearly as much dander as your average dog, so they're not a problem for most people. Also, they don't have fur. They have hair that closely resembles human hair. The long, silky coat is usually for show. People that keep their dogs as pets usually give them the much easier to care for "puppy cut." But, just like people, if their hair is not cut, it will just continue to grow and grow.

The gestation period for a Yorkie is 58 to 68 days. They average 3-5 babies per litter. The most Yorkie puppies in one litter ever was 12! Can you imagine?!?!? That poor dog! lol!

Yorkie puppies and adults tend to have different hair colors. Puppies are usually brown and black, adults are usually lighter brown and silver (officially: blue). Some Yorkies stay black and brown, but it's not super common.

Yorkies were originally bred to be working dogs. Because of their small size, they could fit into small spaces. They're also highly energetic and have fierce personalities. These qualities make Yorkies the perfect ratters. Also, hunters would use them to flush prey out of their hiding places.

Puppies are sweet and cute, but they're very fragile and their blood sugar can drop very quickly. They need to eat every 6-8 hours. If you notice your puppy is lethargic or confused, put a drop or 2 of Kayro syrup or maple syrup in their mouth. They should recover quickly. Then you should feed them moist dog food, a piece of hot dog or chicken, a treat, whatever they'll eat.

Yorkies are notoriously hard to potty train. They have very tiny bladders and can't hold it too long. Like with the training info above, they'll do better when you praise them for doing their business outside (or on a piddle pad) than if you discipline them for going in the house. Adult dogs should be let out every 2-3 hours. Puppes, every 10 minutes per month old they are (eg. if they're 6 months old, they need to go out every 60 minutes). Also, they'll need to be let out 10-15 minutes after they eat, and immediately after they nap. It seems like a lot of work, but eventually, when your puppy is used to going outside, they'll let you know when they have to go.

Meet my dogs!



^This is J.J.^
He's currently the only male I have. All my puppies are sired by him (unless I say otherwise).
J.J. is my sweet little baby dog! I love all my dogs, but J.J. and I have a special bond.
I always try my best to socialize my puppies. This worked REALLY well with J.J.! He loves all the people and wants all the attention. lol! He is so very sweet and loving. Everyone loves J.J.!
How I got his name: My first Yorkie's name was Jack. He was my very best dog buddy. I loved him so much! I was absolutely devastated when he died! My husband loved him too, so when we acquired J.J., I was thinking of a name for him and my husband said "how about Jack, Jr?" I said that that would be a great name if the puppy were Jack's baby. He wasn't. I told this story to my nail tech, and she suggested J.J., that way he wouldn't technically be a junior, but we could still honor Jack's memory. I loved this idea, and J.J. became his name. His middle name is Cooper, for when he's in trouble. lol!



^This is Daisy. She's my first female.^
Daisy is by far my calmest and snuggliest dog. My elderly Aunt wanted to hold one of my dogs, and I told her Daisy was definitely the one for her to hold. lol! Daisy likes to lay between the back of my neck and the chair I'm in, and rests her head on my left shoulder. Always the left. lol! When she's sleeping elsewhere, she lays all crazy, and usually with her tongue out:

How I got her name: My mom dearly loved Jack. She loved to hold and cuddle him! She passed away in December, 2010. Daisies were her facorite flower, so when I acquired a female Yorkie puppy, I called her Daisy. Doodle is her middle name for when she's in trouble. lol!



^This is Iris. She's my second female.^
Iris is a chocolate Yorkie. She's still a purebred Yorkie, but her coat is all brown. Daisy and JJ are traditional Yorkies, meaning they were black and brown at birth. Iris is a bit of a scaredy cat, but she's very sweet and loving.
How I got her name: Since I had a Daisy, I decided all my girls would have floral names. I have another female (that I don't breed) named Poppy, so I was trying to decide which flower to name her after. A friend suggested Iris, since I love purple. Her middle name could be Jane. I loved the sound of it, so Iris Jane she became.

PUPPIES!!!!!


None available right now.

Please feel free to email me at nkyyorkies@gmail.com about any available puppy.

Past Puppies


None of these puppies are for sale. They already have loving homes.




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