Yorkshire Terrier Puppies in Southern California

AKC Champion Lines • Home-Raised • Companion Homes Only

Essence of Grace Yorkies is a small, in-home AKC Yorkshire Terrier breeding program serving Southern California, including Los Angeles and Orange County. Our puppies are bred with a focus on health, structure, temperament, and beautiful coat quality, and are raised inside our home with hands-on socialization. Puppies are placed in carefully approved companion homes at 12 weeks of age.

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Verified GoodDog Responsible Breeder — meeting strict standards for health testing, in-home care, and ethical AKC Yorkshire Terrier breeding in Southern California.

At Essence Of Grace Yorkies, we specialize in raising small, well-adjusted Yorkshire Terrier puppies from carefully selected AKC lines. Our program focuses on health, correct breed structure, coat quality, and stable temperament. All puppies are raised inside our home, socialized early, and stay with us until 12 weeks of age to ensure the best start in life.

Companion puppy pricing begins at $4,000 for males and $4,500 for females, reflecting the quality of care, health screening, and early development each puppy receives.

Yorkshire Terrier Puppies for Sale in Southern California

Trusted AKC Breeders Serving Los Angeles & Orange County

Welcome to Essence of Grace Yorkies, a trusted AKC Yorkshire Terrier breeder serving Southern California, including Los Angeles and Orange County. Our puppies are bred for health, temperament, and breed type, and are carefully placed in companion homes that match each puppy’s personality and needs.

AKC Yorkshire Terrier puppy with black and gold coat raised in a Southern California in-home breeding program

Why Choose Essence Of Grace Yorkies

AKC Champion Parents

Many of our sires and dams are AKC champions with proven structure, breed type, and sound temperament.

12‑Week Go‑Home Policy

Puppies remain with us longer to support proper development, confidence, and smoother transitions into their new homes.

Health‑Focused Breeding

Our breeding decisions prioritize health, temperament, structure, and long-term quality over quantity.

Young female AKC Yorkshire Terrier puppy held back for show evaluation in a Southern California in-home breeding program

🐾 Upcoming Puppy Availability

We have recently placed our available companion puppy.

At this time, we are completing final evaluations on a young female puppy approximately 12 weeks of age who was held back within our program for show evaluation and may become available in the coming days if she is not retained.

Puppies held back for extended evaluation benefit from additional socialization, confidence building, and continued veterinary care. Approved families are encouraged to submit an application to be considered first should she become available.

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Two female Yorkshire Terrier puppies sitting on a hardwood floor indoors at Essence of Grace Yorkies in Southern California

How Puppy Placement Works

  • Local families may schedule an in-person meeting at a public location

  • Fully vaccinated puppies may go home the same day if approved

  • Out-of-area families may proceed via Zoom or FaceTime interview

  • Puppies may occasionally be held back for extended evaluation before placement to ensure the best match for both puppy and family.

    ➡️ Full placement details are listed on the Available Puppies page.

Meet the Foundation of Our Breeding Program

Exceptional AKC-Registered Yorkshire Terriers

Our breeding program is built on carefully selected Yorkshire Terriers with strong pedigrees, correct structure, and excellent temperament. Learn more about our sires and dams below.

Retired adult Yorkshire Terrier carefully placed into a companion home by Essence of Grace Yorkies in Southern California