Carter Yorkies
Carter Yorkies

Beginning in 1973, I have had a long history with Yorkshire
Terriers.  
I'm a small breeder, striving for quality rather than quantity.  
I've shown Yorkies in AKC shows, and know what it takes to
produce a beautiful show dog.   I've even shown in
Obedience classes, and won!   My pups are bred and
socialized as family pets.   I try not to breed the tiny,
unhealthy, frail dogs nicknamed "teacups".  The American
Kennel Club and the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America
(YTCA) frown on those tiny "teacups" and discourage them
from being shown successfully.  That is because of their
many health problems.  Mine are from healthy old fashioned
lines and multi-Champion pedigrees- tried and true.  My
goal is to breed Yorkie puppies who match the AKC
standard, and are happy and healthy.  I am flattered when
someone who has had other dogs holds one of my puppies
and comments on how "calm" they are.  That is a sign  of a
well raised pup.  My pups are special because of the love,
care and attention they start with.
"Once a person has owned a Yorkie, there is no doubt he
will always own a Yorkie.  He is the most adorable
charmer....happy being the doll in the doll carriage,
watching tv with the boss, or helping cook dinner, one eye
cocked to the chance that a tidbit might fall, which naturally
- in order to be a help- he will immediately remove from the
floor."   "Be he a big Yorkie or a tiny one, he is endowed
with a marvelous intelligence and a most valiant spirit."  
...from
the Complete Yorkshire Terrier.

I have found their descriptions so true.  I had a big Yorkie
who would accompany me everywhere, even on my horse
rides, running for miles, until he looked so tired I'd have
pity on him and ride him the rest of the way on my saddle.  
They are truly valiant and loyal, a great companion for
anyone.      - Ms. Lisa
Come and play
My good looking children and friends
There's usually a Yorkie with us- even riding horses
Here are Tuffy and Nala as puppies.  .
Traveling with Tuffy in Tennessee.  He
loved it ! and he had many admirers.
Sadie

The Yorkshire Terrier, fondly called the "Yorkie" by
millions of enthusiasts, has overtaken the beloved
Golden Retriever and the iconic German Shepherd to
become the second most popular purebred dog in
America according to 2008 AKC registration figures.

Over the last decade AKC data has pointed to a rise
in popularity of smaller breeds. However, not since
the Boston Terrier nearly 70 years ago has such a
small dog achieved such notable status. The
popularity of the Yorkie and many other small breeds
indicates that dog enthusiasts are doing their
research and choosing a portable, pint-sized breed
which fits the fast-paced lifestyle of many modern
dog owners
Jasmine and her mom,
Rosie
Sophia, at about 1 year old.  She is
Max and Nala's daughter.
Isabelle,  Pansy and Max's
daughter.
One of Buttercups beautiful puppies,  Tink,
as a puppy, and below almost grown
Rosie with a kitten
Close up of Cocos face and below, a pic
to show her adult size and color.
Zinnia is a Tuffy & Rosie
daughter.
Our charming Chantal lives in  Bogota, Colombia
Sassy and me
Our champion sired puppies
from the 1970's
Pikachu and Guiness.  They are
Kia and Max's sons.
Piper