ABOUT US
A mother - daughter team, sharing their passion.
We are a mother-daughter team dedicated to the improvement and preservation of the Yorkshire Terrier breed as a wonderful and healthy toy dog. We were both born with a great fondness for all creatures, but a special sweet spot for dogs. Over the years our paths lead us both to Yorkies and neither one of us have been the same since. We are working together to build a line of Yorkies that we can both be very proud of. We are truly blessed to have each other to lean on and learn from.
Meet Jackie
I grew up with a deep passion for dogs - that inspired me to become a breeder/owner/handler. My passion for animals didn't end there and in 2011 I took a break from the show ring to attend veterinary school. My real job is working full time as a DVM, and my life is so enriched by my yorkie family and spending weekends at shows.
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I started in the show ring in 2005 while still pursing my undergrad studies and have been hooked ever since.
Since its inception - JaLa Yorkies was started to ensure that we can keep breed type, but ensure health, soundness and free/easy confident movement. We strive to develop and maintain a line of Yorkshire Terriers that can be finished by their owners against professionally handled competition. I love and respect the Yorkshire Terrier breed with all my heart and aim to make a positive difference in the breed for many years to come.
Meet Laura
Laura was instrumental in the start of JaLa Yorkies - putting more than just the "La" in the kennel name. It started with a childhood dream of showing dogs that just grew over the years. Although Laura is now retired from breeding you will still see Laura at the shows, and may even see her in the ring from time to time helping out Team JaLa! Laura also has a gift for sewing and her creations keep our dogs and fellow exhibitors dogs in top shape!
Laura fell in love with the Yorkshire Terrier breed more than 25 years ago with her first pet Yorkie, Rosie. Although Rosie is no longer with us she was the epitome of character and charm of the breed. Rosie made both, Laura and Jackie, fall head over heels with yorkies. Laura's heart belongs to her Yorkies and she takes great strides to make sure her Yorkie kids are happy and well loved.
Laura's show career started in 2005 when she and Quaker entered the ring for the first time...winning their first point and Best of Breed they were hooked.
