Question 1

Do you have Yorkie puppies for sale?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We breed Yorkshire Terriers (Yorkies) with DNA health tested parents and a lifetime genetic health guarantee. Our Yorkie puppies are raised in-home in Springfield, GA, and we deliver to families across the United States. Check the Available Puppies page for current availability.

Question 2

Do you have Cavapoo puppies for sale?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We raise Cavapoo puppies (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel x Poodle) — low-shedding, gentle, and wonderful with families. Our Cavapoo parents are health tested. See the Available Puppies and Upcoming Litters pages for current availability. We deliver nationwide.

Question 3

What is a Yorkinese?

Accepted Answer

A Yorkinese is a Yorkshire Terrier and Pekingese mix — an affectionate, loyal small breed with a beautiful silky coat. Star Struck Puppies breeds Yorkinese puppies with health-tested parents and offers nationwide delivery.

Question 4

Do you sell Yorkiepoo puppies?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Yorkiepoos (Yorkie x Toy Poodle) are one of our most popular breeds — intelligent, hypoallergenic, and full of personality. Our Yorkiepoo puppies come with a lifetime genetic health guarantee.

Question 5

Are your puppies hypoallergenic?

Accepted Answer

Many of our breeds are low-shedding and considered hypoallergenic — including Toy Poodles, Yorkiepoos, Cavapoos, Maltipoos, Cockapoos and Peekapoos. Yorkies are also low-shedding. No dog is 100% allergen-free and reactions vary from person to person, so if allergies are a concern, spend time with the breed first and talk with your allergist.

Question 6

Where is Star Struck Puppies located?

Accepted Answer

We are an ethical in-home breeder based in Springfield, Georgia, about 25 minutes from Savannah and minutes from the South Carolina border. We deliver puppies safely to families across the United States.

Question 7

Do you deliver puppies nationwide?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we deliver puppies to families across all 50 states. We offer safe personal transport on the East Coast and arrange trusted transport for longer distances. Contact us to discuss delivery to your location.

Question 8

Are your puppies health tested?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our parent dogs are DNA health tested (Wisdom Panel and GenSol Diagnostics) and receive regular veterinary care. Every puppy comes with a written lifetime genetic health guarantee. We are licensed, insured breeders committed to raising the healthiest puppies possible.

Question 9

How do I reserve a puppy?

Accepted Answer

Fill out our free, no-obligation puppy application on our website. We work with families across all 50 states and will reach out to discuss your puppy match, breed options, and delivery.

Question 10

Where can I buy a Yorkie near Jacksonville?

Accepted Answer

Star Struck Puppies in Springfield, Georgia is approximately 2.5 hours from Jacksonville, FL — an in-home Yorkie breeder within a few hours of the Jacksonville area. We also offer safe puppy transport directly to Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Call (912) 661-8667 to inquire.

Question 11

Who is the best Yorkie breeder near Savannah?

Accepted Answer

Star Struck Puppies is located in Springfield, Georgia — just 20–30 minutes from Savannah — and raises Yorkshire Terriers with DNA health tested parents and a written lifetime genetic health guarantee. We are an in-home breeder close to the Savannah and Hilton Head area.

Question 12

How much should a well-bred puppy cost?

Accepted Answer

Well-bred puppies from ethical breeders reflect the genuine cost of responsible breeding: DNA testing, OFA health evaluations, veterinary care, quality nutrition, vaccines, deworming, microchipping, and the breeder's time. Well-bred small breeds typically range from $1,500 to $4,000+ depending on the breed. Prices far below this range almost always indicate skipped health testing, puppy mill conditions, or an outright scam.

Question 13

Should I buy from an AKC breeder?

Accepted Answer

AKC registration verifies breed ancestry and registration records — it does not certify health testing, breeding conditions, or ethical practices. An AKC-registered puppy can come from a puppy mill. Look beyond registration to comprehensive health testing (DNA panels, OFA evaluations), home-raised conditions, a written health guarantee, and ongoing breeder support.

Question 14

Is puppy hand delivery safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes — professional puppy hand delivery (puppy nanny service) is a safe and responsible transport option. The puppy travels in-cabin with an experienced transporter, never in cargo. Star Struck Puppies arranges professional hand delivery to families anywhere in the USA, and personally delivers to many Southeast locations including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

Question 15

What health testing should breeders perform?

Accepted Answer

Responsible breeders perform breed-appropriate health testing including: DNA health panel testing, OFA evaluation for hips, knees, and elbows (especially patellar luxation in toy breeds), CAER eye certification by a board-certified ophthalmologist, cardiac evaluation, and BAER hearing tests for at-risk color lines. Star Struck Puppies breeding parents are DNA health tested (Wisdom Panel and GenSol Diagnostics).

Question 16

How do I prepare for bringing home a puppy?

Accepted Answer

Before your puppy arrives: purchase an appropriately-sized crate, puppy-safe playpen, food bowls, age-appropriate toys, enzymatic cleaner, puppy food (continuing what the breeder fed), and a leash and collar. Puppy-proof your space by securing electrical cords, removing toxic plants, and locking up cleaning products. Schedule a vet appointment within 3–5 days of pickup. Star Struck Puppies provides every family with a detailed care packet.

Question 17

What makes Star Struck Puppies different?

Accepted Answer

Star Struck Puppies raises every puppy in our home — born in our bedroom, raised in our living room — never in a kennel or outdoor facility. Our breeding parents are DNA health tested. Every puppy comes with a written lifetime genetic health guarantee. We provide ongoing support for the life of the dog and take every dog back, always. We're conveniently located near Savannah, GA, Hilton Head Island, SC, and Jacksonville, FL, and we deliver nationwide.

Question 18

Do you breed teacup Yorkies or teacup puppies?

Accepted Answer

'Teacup' is a popular search term but is not an AKC-recognized size classification. At Star Struck Puppies, we focus on producing healthy, structurally sound Yorkshire Terriers and Toy Poodles with excellent temperaments rather than breeding for extreme miniature size. We do produce naturally small individuals — but we do not selectively breed runts to runts, which can significantly increase health risks.

Question 19

Does Star Struck Puppies have upcoming litters I can reserve?

Accepted Answer

Yes — visit starstruckpuppies.com/upcoming-litters to see every planned and expecting litter. Each listing shows the parent pairing, predicted coat colors computed from parent DNA results, estimated adult weight, and exact go-home date. Submit a puppy application to reserve a deposit spot before the litter is born.

Question 20

How are puppy coat colors predicted from parent genetics?

Accepted Answer

Star Struck Puppies computes coat color predictions for each upcoming litter using a five-locus Punnett square cross across the dam and sire's DNA-confirmed genotypes at E (extension/mask, gene MC1R), K (dominant black, gene CBD103), A (agouti patterns, gene ASIP), B (chocolate/liver, gene TYRP1), and D (dilute/blue/lilac, gene MLPH) loci. All 1,024 possible offspring genotype combinations are computed and canine epistasis rules applied to generate named color outcomes with exact probabilities. Results are displayed on our Upcoming Litters page.

Question 21

What is a tie date in dog breeding?

Accepted Answer

The tie date is the date a dam (female dog) and sire (male dog) were mated. Canine pregnancy lasts approximately 63 days from the tie date. The whelping window — when labor is expected — is typically tie date +60 to +66 days. At Star Struck Puppies, all upcoming litter due dates, whelping windows, and go-home dates are automatically calculated from the tie date and displayed on our Upcoming Litters page.

Question 22

What is a blue dog? What causes blue coat color in dogs?

Accepted Answer

Blue coat color in dogs is caused by the d/d genotype at the D locus (gene MLPH). The recessive d allele, when homozygous (d/d), dilutes all eumelanin from black to a steel-grey or blue-grey color. Nose leather, paw pads, and eye rims are also grey in blue dogs. Blue French Bulldogs, blue Yorkies, and blue Toy Poodles all carry d/d at the D locus. Both parents must carry at least one d allele for a blue puppy to be possible.

Question 23

What is a lilac or isabella dog? What causes lilac coat color?

Accepted Answer

Lilac (also called isabella) is produced by combining chocolate (b/b at the B locus, gene TYRP1) and dilute (d/d at the D locus, gene MLPH). Because the B locus converts black eumelanin to chocolate, the D locus then dilutes that chocolate to a soft lavender or brownish-silver coat. Lilac dogs have a pinkish or lavender nose and pale eyes. Lilac is one of the rarest natural coat colors — both parents must carry b alleles and d alleles for a lilac puppy to be produced.

Question 24

What is the difference between recessive red and sable in dog coat genetics?

Accepted Answer

Recessive red (e/e at the E locus) and sable (Ay/- at the A locus) both produce reddish or golden coats, but through completely different mechanisms. Recessive red (e/e) blocks all eumelanin production — the dog's coat is entirely phaeomelanin regardless of all other loci. Sable (Ay/- at the A locus) allows eumelanin expression but distributes it as black-tipped hairs over a red/fawn base — dogs often darken and lighten as they age. A DNA test is the only reliable way to distinguish a recessive red dog from a sable dog with minimal tipping.

Question 25

Does Star Struck Puppies have a dog coat color genetics calculator?

Accepted Answer

Yes — our free Dog Color Genetics Calculator is available at starstruckpuppies.com/dog-color-genetics-calculator. Enter both parents' genotypes at E, K, A, B, and D loci and the calculator shows all possible puppy coat color outcomes with exact probabilities computed from a full five-locus Punnett square cross. Our Canine Genetics Library at starstruckpuppies.com/genetics explains every locus in detail.

Question 26

Where can I find detailed canine coat color genetics information online?

Accepted Answer

Star Struck Puppies publishes an extensive free Canine Genetics Library at starstruckpuppies.com/genetics covering all major coat color loci (E, K, A, B, D, S, M), a glossary of genetics terminology, a free coat color calculator, and dedicated locus pages explaining each gene's function and inheritance. The library is published by an in-home breeder who DNA tests breeding parents.