About Blackwoods Yorkies
Raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted Yorkshire Terriers in the wild and wonderful state of Ohio.
Where Are We Located?
Blackwood's American Yorkies is located in the wild and wonderful state of Ohio. All of our Yorkies are raised in our home and are very well socialized. We have traditional black-and-tan Yorkshire Terriers as well as a variety of exotic-colored Yorkies, and we strive for health and quality above all.
Every puppy comes with a one-year genetic health guarantee and 30 days of insurance, a thorough vet check, appropriate vaccinations and dewormings, registration papers, a care package, and a great start on potty training.
Here at Blackwood's American Yorkies we strive to raise happy, healthy, well-adjusted puppies! I, Christiane Blackwood, have worked for a veterinarian and am now retired from law enforcement. I'm also a pet groomer, and I start my pups off early with nail clippings and their first grooms before they go to their new homes. All pups are microchipped.
*** I reserve the right to refuse placement of any puppy for any reason I may feel is not in the puppy's best interest. ~ Thank you! ~ ***
Why I Do What I Do
I get a lot of calls from people looking for a cheap Yorkie, or a free one — looking to replace a dog without spending much. They want a retired one, or one a few months old that's mostly potty trained. Of course it has to be tiny, 2 lbs, perfect, able to fit in a pocket… and free.
Let me explain why I do not breed or raise cheap Yorkies, or free ones.
You get what you pay for.
Yorkies are not an easy breed to buy, breed, raise, or sell. You've all heard the saying "time is money." I put countless time and money into raising the best, most beautiful, healthy, quality Yorkie pups possible — for you to enjoy for the next 15 years.
Yes, you can find cheap Yorkies for $300 or $500 in the ads. But what are you really buying?
- Have you researched the breeder?
- Have you asked for references?
- Have you spoken with their vet about wellness checks and shots?
- Is the person available 24/7 to answer questions?
- Can you call them at 1 AM when your dog has eaten your blood pressure medicine?
- Is this their only litter?
- Did they just put two dogs together so they could have puppies?
- Can you visit the advertised pup, its parents, and other adults?
When you visit, you'll see the quality of care, the health of the pups, and the conditions they were raised in. Maybe then you'll understand why those puppies are only a few hundred dollars.
My Expenses
My washer and dryer run all day long — never-ending loads of pee pads, bedding, and toys! My dogs have music or TV available 24/7, and daily cleaning of the puppy areas is non-stop.
I buy the best Yorkies possible after months of researching the lines I'm interested in. I do not buy cheap dogs — my dogs are a serious investment.
Shots and shot records. Worming products. Quality dog food. Mounds of clean bedding. Grooming equipment. Camera systems. Crates. Oxygen concentrator and incubation unit. High-power dryer. Grooming tables. Exercise pens. And so much more…
My Prices
My prices are based on size, lines, sex, and color, and whether pups are pet, breeder, or potential show quality. The larger the dog, the lower the price. Females are more expensive, as breeders must always consider keeping females for the next generation.
Am I cheap? No. Are my dogs cheap? No. Am I rich? Absolutely — in puppy kisses, warm lapdogs, and tongue licks when I cry. I am a Yorkie Mama.
Why Do I Do This?
Because it defines who I am. I am a breeder of Yorkshire Terriers. I am a Yorkie Mama. I want people to enjoy them as much as I do.
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