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| FAQ: Where are you located? We're located in sunny south Georgia, an easy drive to Florida and Alabama. Our clients drive from all over the country; Pennsylvania, Delaware, Ohio, and closer. |
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| That adorable intelligent face captures our hearts. I think that is how we all get interested in owning our first Yorkie. |
| FAQ: What size Yorkie is best for a family with children? The healthy robust 6 to 8 pound Yorkie is our favorite playmate for children. Although "Buttercup" only weighs 3 lbs as a puppy, my son knows how to handle with care. We try NOT to breed the sickly, tiny, frail Yorkies, who mature under 3 lbs. Some breeders charge more for these kind and call them "Teacup". Those breeders are often only concerned with small size and not with mental or physical health. You may end up paying many times more than just their price, in Vet bills for those puppies. When we do have a really small one, it will be guaranteed healthy, from our old fashioned lines. |
| This little boy should remain small, like his parents. Both parents have the silky long coats- easy to care for, with very little effort. Yorkies are non- shedding, and non-allergenic, too. |
| This expression is priceless....Jasmine says I am Really not happy about my first bath in the kitchen sink. |
| FAQ: How doYorkies coats grow? Pansy shows her long silky coat after a bath, at almost one year old. She has had no special care to grow coat- just good bloodlines. Yorkies with show coats are wrapped up and oiled to allow the coat to grow longer. |
| Please write your specific descriptions of what type of dog you are looking for...beautiful pet, companion to children, or show dog. As an experienced Yorkie Breeder, I'm great at matching puppies to my clients wishes! carteryorkies@yahoo.com |
| Mom brought home a really good surprise! |
| FAQ: What is a Yorkie personality like? Healthy, hearty and happy. These pictures are Smartie Pants, 3 1/2 pounds. He loves cats- for breakfast. He is a true terrier. See that twinkle in his eye? His hobbies are long walks and hunting. |
| Smartie's pretty baby face |
My sons favorite, Buttercup
Pansy
| This is Coco Bean, one of our darling moms. She has a very silky coat, so sweet and weighs 4 1/2 lbs. She sat quietly in my lap without begging while I ate a sub sandwich at the horse auction. |
| The Adventures of Ninja |
| Beautiful Cassie, full sister of Kia. Kia is shown on right as a puppy at an AKC show. Kia and Tuffy had two beautiful male puppies. Cupid went to a family in Florida. We kept Oliver- pictured at top of page- as a future stud muffin. He will make an excellent contribution with his super nice pedigree- many, many Champions, and his beautiful qualities. |
| Kia at the AKC Atlanta show, a puppy |
| Sundance, Kias dad |
| Tater and Pocket |
Tubing on the Coeur D'Alene River
| Ninja and her family hiking on Mt. Spokane in windy Washington |
| Ninja Kisses for the birthday boy |
| Teenage Ninja in Georgia |
| We have a gentle Irish Wolfhound too, so we really love this picture. |
| Tuffy's son Oliver, and Myra are two puppies we have big future plans for! |
| Naples Ninja and her beautiful baby, Gnocchi. |
| Meeting Dr. Freda with her new puppy, headed to Atlanta, Georgia |
| Tastes just like chicken! |
| Gnocchi is cool with baby chicks |
| Sophia as a puppy above. Shown below, Sophia as a young adult- 4 lbs. |
| "I read this and I have to agree- it is so true! I had to print it for you." FAQ: WHY CHOOSE MALES? "This opinion was taken from a dog breeder with many years experience. Not every thing written here is a fact- just an opinion ... a little food for thought! Many people believe that female dogs make better pets...female preference seems to be ingrained in these people. Most of my calls for pet dogs have people wanting a 'sweet girl'. They think they are more docile and attentive and do not participate in fighting over dominance. Well folks, this is not always true. In the dog pack makeup, females usually rule the roost. The females are more independent, stubborn, and territorial than their male counterparts. The females are also more intent upon exercising their dominance. Males, on the other hand, are usually affectionate, exuberant, attentive, and more demanding of attention. They are very attached to their people. They also tend to be more steadfast, reliable, and less moody. They are more outgoing, more accepting of other pets, and take quickly to children. Most boys are easily motivated by food (how true!!) and praise, and so eager to please that training is easy. However, males can be more easily distracted during training, as males like to play so often. And no matter what age, he is more likely to act silly and more puppy-like, always wanting to play games. The difference between sizes and sexes is minimal, if bred correctly. Neutered males can exhibit secondary sexual behavior such as 'humping', or 'marking' and lifting of legs. But once the testosterone levels recede after neutering, most of these behaviors will disappear. Boys who were neutered early (by 5 months of age) usually don't ever raise their leg to urinate. The female will usually come to you for attention. When she's had enough, she will move away, while boys are always waiting for your attention and near at hand. She is much more prone to mood swings. One day she may be sweet and affectionate-the next day reserved and withdrawn or even grumpy. The female also has periods of being 'in heat' unless she is spayed. Seasonal heats can be a problem-not just for the female, but you and every male dog in the neighborhood. If you are not breeding, you'd be best off to have her spayed, since during this time she can leave a bloody discharge on carpets, couches, or anywhere she goes. A walk outside during this period can become hazardous if male dogs are in the vicinity, and she will leave a 'scent' for wandering intact males to follow right to your yard, where they will hang out, and 'wait' for days." I want you to be well informed. Before deciding on male or female, give consideration to what you really want and need. Are you equipped to handle a female, despite her seasons? Or would a sweet boy be just as good for your companion ? I only recently learned of how wonderful boys are, myself. I had always sent my girls off to Champion males to be bred, until about 9 years ago. Be certain you are ready for the responsibility of a puppy. Once you bring a new puppy home, you are responsible for their vet visits and insuring that they remain healthy. They are alot like children- and you are very important to their health and well-being. Then let us know. We try to match our puppies with prospective owners. We know their character. After all, we've handled and played with them since they were born. - Ms. Lisa |
Carter Yorkies
AKC Yorkie puppies
| FAQ: Which Dog Food do I use? We have all heard of recent dog food recalls for many damaging or deadly ingredients. This brand has never had a recall. Dr Jane Bicks has researched her ingredients and formulated a top quality health food for animals, using human quality ingredients. I often hear news reports of pomegranate (loaded with antioxidants) which helps prevent cancer, and grape seed extract curing some cancers, or Omega 3 making smarter puppies, and I think "Wow! That's in my dog food." I recommend and use Lifes Abundance for dogs. I'd like to help my clients dogs have healthier lives. I can help you have it shipped to your home at wholesale prices. Ask me about it, if you're interested. Or click purple words below Lifes Abundance Health Food for dogs |
| Kia and family |
SOPHIA
| Queen I wanna go too |
| Pansys daughter Coco |
| Bobs Boyz -Henri and Louie in Orlando, Florida |
| FAQ: Since you have 36 years experience, can we ask for your advice? We are always happy to give our advice to clients. You get free lifetime advice! Recently a client was having trouble housebreaking her puppy. After trying my suggestions, she wrote "We have definitely turned a corner with our puppy. Thank you so much for your suggestions. It is really helping!" With thirty years of experience, I can usually find a solution to help out. |
| FAQ: Do Carter Yorkies get along well with other animals? Mae Beth has decided TWO Yorkies are better than one. They get along well with other animals, and are socialized with our cats. Usually they entertain each other while their owner is gone. Our clients find that it doesnt cost much more to feed two small dogs than one. And, the vet normally only charges for one visit, rather than two, when you bring both puppies in. There are many positive aspects to owning two. |
| FAQ: What is your philosophy on Breeding? Perhaps I'm old fashioned, but I only use quality dogs for breeding. I try to match the Yorkie standard as closely as possible in mama and daddy. Yorkshire Terriers have so many variations, it is a challenge to breed high quality dogs consistently. The silky coats and correct colors, pedigree, the correct body shape and temperament are all very important in creating a quality dog whether it will be a child's best friend, a companion to a retired couple, or a show dog. |
| Buttercup |
BUTTERCUP
| FAQ: Do you ship puppies? Yes. Mine are healthy and will pass Vet flight inspections. Our puppies may be shipped on flights from Albany and Valdosta, GA airports. Courier service is available. Air fare, Vet flight Certificate, microchip, crate, and courier costs total around $425 |
| FAQ: How can I tell if its a scam? Scam Alert! Buyer Beware of "Free Yorkies". There are scammers out there who advertise "Free Yorkies" Use your good sense. If you see an expensive dog for free, something is wrong.... Usually it is a scam. You send your money to them for the so called "shipping". Then you never see your money or the puppy again. Those scammers copy cute puppy pictures and super descriptions off the net and use them to lure you in. It is the best of everything- best Vet care, AKC registered, super pedigree, housebroken at 6 weeks old, and FREE! You can tell by their broken English- poor grammar, strange home towns like Los Angeles, Georgia...ha... and the "send money" part...They say "I'm currently a missionary in Africa and need to "give out" these Yorkies free to a good home." WRONG. It is a scam.. They scam Breeders, too. That is why I cant take personal checks or cashiers checks. Personal checks bounce. The new computers can print a cashiers check or money order that looks real. It happens. That is why I can only take cash for the final balance when you get your puppy. You can see all the Happy Families to get a good idea of my history and excellent reputation. |
| FAQ: Why are Yorkies expensive? Someone recently wrote to me and was mad that she had paid $450- for her Lab and couldnt buy a Yorkie for the same price! I said, "use your good sense." Labs live around 6 years and Yorkies around 15 years. A Lab eats alot of food and costs much more in maintenance than a small Yorkie. A Labrador will have 10-13 puppies each litter. A Yorkie has 1-2 puppies. A Lab breeder will make $4500 for a litter and a Yorkie breeder will make $2000. It makes sense that Yorkies will individually cost more, as there are less of them. They are more rare and more in-demand because of their small size, which fits so well with our lifestyles.. They are also more difficult to keep alive at first..as tiny puppies. Level of difficulty comes into play in their cost. Plus, the quality of my Yorkies is evident in their good looks, good health, and excellent pedigrees. Quality costs more but is always worth it! |
| FAQ: What do I breed for? I strive to breed to match the AKC standard for Yorkies. That includes a silky coat, blue back and gold head and legs, size up to 7 lbs for show ring dogs, good bite, level topline,etc... all qualities I try to reproduce in my puppies. Good health, and intelligence are qualities I breed for, rather than tiny size. You are going to love your Carter Yorkie! |
| Queens blue back and gold head are correct color and silky texture. Her first litter is beautiful.( We kept one, Ashton.) Queens Dad is a Champion. |
| FAQ: Why are my Yorkies worth more? I'll let one of my clients answer this one. " Hi Lisa, My buddies who I was trying to persuade to buy one of my dogs cousins, won't be. They bought a 12 week old Yorkie from a backyard breeder because they could get her for $500. And what did they get? They got a dog that had poodie that had to be cut out of the fur on the backside when they got home (my concern would have been why did the pup have diarrhea already?), Diarrhea is often a sign of Coccidia, and can be deadly. and when I talked to her, she said about her new baby, "She's cute, but she's certainly not as cute as yours." Well, there you go. You get what you pay for; they could have easily afforded the cost of a Carter Yorkie but they went for the cheap. And they already realize she's not as cute as she could be. You can lead a horse to water, but . . . . . . Meanwhile, I had to sit through Hotel for Dogs again last night. My dog was so zoned we just sat and laughed at him. Yep, Santa better bring him that movie!! Merry, Merry Christmas. And realize how grateful I am to your breeding knowledge. He is a focused, strong little boy. We're very fortunate to have him!" Sandra. I sure appreciate my loyal customers! |
| FAQ: Is there a difference between the boys and girls? Here is the answer from one of my clients who bought a girl first and then a boy. "Hi Lisa! I wanted to drop you a quick line and let you know how little "Riley" is doing. He is so, so different than Coco! He's very laid back where as she was very hyper at this age (she still is to a degree) and he loves to play with Coco - they race around here like maniacs and to hear his little growl and bark is a hoot - Coco didn't bark for like 3 months after we had her with us. He is doing really well in the crate at night; only got me up in the middle of the nights the first 2 nights he was with us and now sleeps through the night. Potty training is a bit more tricky with a male. He does well when going out with Coco and pees and poops outside. He was exhausted Christmas Day; we had about 20 people here and I think he spent a bit of time in everyone's laps - he's adorable and everyone was won in by his easy going manner. He goes for his first vet check tomorrow... it will be interesting to see how much he weighs; he is so round and solid and his coat is sooo thick and fluffy (again, very different than Coco) I know he has grown quite a bit in the short time we have had him. Thanks for such a beautiful little puppy - we adore him." Kathleen |
Coco and Riley
| FAQ: Why are my Yorkies worth more? Part Two: I have a question for you. I have a good friend that has rescued Yorkies for years and finally she purchased her first one from a breeder she knew last year. Well, the dog, who is about a year old now,` has just been diagnosed with IBD. What do you know about this disease? I have been researching on the web and Patti is very familiar with it since her last Yorkie (an older rescue) also had IBD. She is just devastated and rightfully so. It is not anything to do with the litter - none of the other puppies have had issues but it is just so sad that she is dealing with this again. I didn't know if you knew anything about this disease or had any words of wisdom I could pass on to her. I wish she had gotten one of yours - I believe she paid around $600 for him and as you know I would rather pay more money and get a healthy puppy than pay less and be plagued with various health issues. I feel so bad for her and hope she will be able to find something that works for him so that he will lead a pain free and long life. Kathleen I'm sorry I cant offer help, but I have no experience with IBD... didnt even know what it stood for..Irritable Bowel Syndrome...but it sounds terrible. I'm happy to say, Mine dont have it! |
| FAQ: How are boy Yorkies different ? One of my clients answered it best. I just had to share with you that Riley is coaxing Coco to use the doggy door in our spare bathroom (Coco is so scared of it, but not Riley - he has NO FEAR of it) . The other thing and this to me is just amazing as he is just a little over 10 weeks old - he is sitting on command!!! Can you believe it? It's so helpful having an older dog that is trained to help guide the younger one. When Coco was about 5-6 months I took her to obedience class hoping it would aid in calming her and focusing her. That was a hoot as she was just so hyper, but she is very food-driven so training went relatively easy - she can sit, lay, stay, drop, shake & sit pretty on command and stays with us now without a leash. Everytime she gets a treat (after she goes outside to potty) we make her go through all these skills so it's like second nature to her. Well, now with the two dogs getting treats each time they potty, Riley has picked up on the sitting and now sits on command. We are working on the "down" command next... I still can't believe it - he is just so awesome. |
Smartie
| FAQ: What type of heated beds do I use? Kathleen wrote: " I did pick up two heating pads on the dog website and they have been the best buy ever!!! You should mention them on your website as I know many yorkie owners would probably benefit from the info"…There is a link on Avail. Puppies page to Jeffers pets where I get these hard plastic dog heating pads. Put any soft, washable bed on top. They are practical, easily cleaned, and last a long time. Use Promo code listed there for a better buy. "Your articles on your website about buying a boy vs. girl dog are sooo true! If I had known how sweet and loving they were I would probably have always bought a male dog. However I am so thankful for Coco as she is very nurturing towards him and has been such a blessing in making his transition into our home almost effortless. Also, Riley actually has started to scratch at the back door like Coco does when she needs to go potty… just amazing!!! He is just the sweetest thing ever and so smart; we all adore him and he has won all of us over in our household. Even the cats like him though I think that’s just because Coco is no longer torturing them! She’s too busy keeping up with Riley and trying to keep him in line…LOL" |
| Tink, in Naples, Florida |
| FAQ: What dog toys are safe? Every dogs needs toys. Observe your dog's behavior with his toys. Just because your dog behaves well with a toy one time doesnt mean that he won't chew it up and eat it the next. You never know. Some toys are more durable than others. Some toys are designed to hold up to an aggressive dog's chewing. Here are some very strong toys that are durable, and dogs really like them... One is a fun fetch toy made of recycled fire hose - very cool...the Frequent Flyer. The second is the Everlasting Fun Ball, which is the most durable toy I've ever seen. You can fill it with treats or kibble to stimulate your dog to "think" and try to get the treats out. The last toy is a soft cuddle toy - very cute and sweet but durable. Its called the "Go Dog" Lamb chew toy. He has squeakers in each foot which entice your dog to play. |
| FAQ: Are certain anesthetics dangerous to use on Yorkies? I would recommend gas type anesthetics. Teva Animal Health, a division of Israel-based Teva Pharmaceutical Industries had a voluntary recall. When its injectable ketamine proved so unreliable that some animals died and others were wholly unaffected, Teva got word that the FDA was recommending a recall … and shutting them down, too. That was back in early September. Teva knew. The FDA knew. And a variety of veterinary drug companies whose ketamine was manufactured by Teva- they knew, too. Left out of the loop, however, were two crucial groups of stakeholders: • The team with the most to lose: pet owners. • The team who could have made a difference, but didn't know until late December they'd been using recalled drugs for almost four months: Veterinarians Since Yorkies can be sensitive to anesthetics, be sure to use one VET recommended and FDA approved. |
| FAQ: Is there really a difference in my lines? Hi Lisa, remember the older couple I was steering your way, but they decided on a puppy there in Florida that was less expensive? Well . . . . This little puppy is a cute thing, but is very, very tall and lean. Has the Yorkie colorings and a cute face, but not a good Yorkie face. I've certainly not mentioned that to them when they've sent pictures. But in today's note they said they've found out she is not pure bred and so terribly hyper they can't really manage her. Hate to be an 'I-told-you-so' but they had to agree they now wish they'd contacted you. They've gone back to the breeder and he won't take their dog back. Because of misrepresentation, that puppy will probably end up changing homes several times before it finds a forever home. Whereas, my dog is perfect and sitting here staring at me reminding me he's 30 minutes past dinner time. I am experienced and reputable. My Yorkies are high quality as my clients will gladly tell you! Yes, there is a difference! |
| Heres our cute Roxie and below one of her babies |