Parti Yorkies of the Grove

About Cheryl and John
I’ve been an animal lover my entire life, and my passion for dogs started when I was just 11 years old. That’s when I began working with obedience training, and it sparked a lifelong journey. My first job was as a veterinary assistant, which gave me invaluable experience, and later I became a professional dog groomer—a career I’ve enjoyed for over 30 years. For the past 18 years, I’ve owned and operated my own grooming shop. For 22 years, I raised and bred Golden Retrievers, a breed I absolutely adored and that was perfect for our family during those years. Now that my husband, John, and I are getting older, we wanted a smaller family pet—something more of a lap dog but with a big personality. That’s when I fell in love with Yorkies. I’d always admired them as a groomer, and they’ve truly exceeded our expectations with their fun, feisty spirits and big-dog personalities in little bodies.
John, my husband, has also been passionate about animals his whole life. He’s raised and shown pigeons since he was a young boy and has passed this tradition on to our daughters, who now raise and show pigeons themselves. Together, we share a deep love for animals and are dedicated to raising our Yorkies as beloved family pets while ensuring they meet AKC standards. For us, quality breeding and the well-being of our dogs are of the utmost importance. We’re thrilled to share the joy of Yorkies with other families who love them as much as we do.

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”