Joe & Linda Garner

We are the breeders behind Island Lake Yorkies located in Fort Mc Coy, FL. We are home-based hobby breeders. Our Yorkies are bred for health and temperament with a focus on conformation, athleticism, and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful, healthy family pets. We are happy to tell you more about what life with a Yorkie is like and how they will not only enhance your daily life, but exceed your expectations!

We like to pride ourselves on the fact that we provide “joy-bringers” not “heart-breakers”

Meet The Yorkie Crew

  • Artful Dodger

    Stud CKC 4.2 lbs.

    Color: Black & Gold

  • Parker Posey (Retired)

    Stud CKC 4.0 lbs.

    Color: Black & Tan

Meet the Yorkie Crew

Available Puppies

  • New List Item

    Punkin / Dodger litter

    Born 11/20, 2 boys / 1 Tiny chocolate $2500 and 1 standard traditional $1900

  • New List Item

    Ava / Dodger litter

    due Jan 1st

    reserve list available

  • New List Item

    Tiny chocolate boy

  • New List Item

    Tiny chocolate boy

upcoming litters

  • New List Item

    PUNKIN / DODGER Litter

    due 11/22/24

    Reserve list available

  • New List Item

    AVA / DODGER Litter

    due 1/1/2025

    Reserve list available

Call & Schedule an appointment

We will arrange for you to visit our farm and pick out your puppy.

Visit the breeder in person to pick up in Fort Mc Coy, FL.

How To Get A Puppy

Yorkshire Terriers


Docked Tails

Dew Claws Removed

Florida Health Certificates

Health guarantee

Color: Black & Gold, Black & Tan, Blue & Gold, Blonde & Tan

Pet Quality Puppies

ABOUT Our Yorkies

Enrichment & Socialization

We have three stages of training and enrichment. The first is a paternity room - a 2 weeks to 3-week time depending on maturity where we give the pup peace and solitude to bond with their littermates and mother. Second is the living room stage - where we introduce them to the rest of our Yorkie crew and the sounds and activity of normal family life. The third is the porch phase where we teach the pups to respect through traffic and the dangers of feet, also at this time they are introduced to the sounds of outside activity such as lawn mowers, blowers, and the FedEx man. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Name Recognition, Basic Manners, Puppy Pad Potty Training, Early Socialization, Puppy Temperament Evaluation, Grooming Desensitization, Toys, e.g., Ball, Human Interactions, Puppy Manners, Crate Training.


About Our Puppies

Health

All our pups are vaccinated and taken to the vet for Florida Health Certificates before being allowed to go home with our clients.


Included with Puppy

We send our puppies home with a Vaccinations, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Toy with Mom's Scent, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Puppy Starter Kit, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, Breed Club Registration.


Contracts and Health Guarantees

Joseph may offer a written contract or health guarantee if you purchase a puppy from them. A written contract protects both you and Joseph and ensures you have a shared understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Joseph offers a contract or guarantee, the specific terms are determined by them. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Joseph directly.


Past Puppies

Satisfied Clients

“Best Breeders Around. Tesla born 8-11-22. has been the best sweetest puppy ever. It was a great experience buying our puppy from Joe & Linda they're very helpful & knowledgeable with questions. We love our little girl!”

-Denise Dia


“Absolutely recommend Joe and Island Lake Yorkies! We just picked up our puppy and am very impressed with both the puppy but also how much Joe & Linda care about who their puppies go home with and making sure we know how to care for them. They also follow up after you get home to make sure things are going well! Wonderful caring people!”

-Kelly Ulrich Dixon

Joe is the Mac daddy of Yorkie breeders! He not only cares about his own but those of other breeders. He’s always there to lend a helping hand too! Thank you, Joe!

-Tammy Ruffner Riley


Picked up my beautiful yorkie pup today. She’s just perfect. Joe and Linda breed beautiful pups. It is evident that they truly care about all their babies and their knowledge about the yorkie breed is endless. A+ breeders.

-Tonya Vining Wiggins

We are in love with our little yorkie Max! Such a sweet, loving pup! Thank you again Joe and Linda for all your help whenever I had any questions! Max is doing amazing!

-Diana Costa

We are so in love with our two new baby boys, Jesse and Jamie! Thank you, Joe and Linda, for raising such adorable pups and allowing us the privilege of making them a part of our family! Joe and Linda have been so wonderful to work with and so willing to share their knowledge about raising Yorkie pups. We couldn’t be more pleased with choosing Island Lake Yorkies as our breeder and recommend them to anyone looking for a precious Yorkie to love!

-Susan Peters Clark

CLient Reviews

“Mr. and Mrs. Joe Garner,

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us find our perfect puppy. Mateo has already brought so much joy into our lives, and we appreciate your help more than you know. God’s blessings to you both as you have given us the greatest gift- a happy fur-ever family!!”

Sincerely,

The McKnight Family

“Joe has been a great mentor and friend to me for several years now. Anyone that gets a pup from him will not be disappointed. I highly recommend.”

~Sunshine State Yorkies~


Let me start by saying this couple is the best!! Even before I got a puppy, they shared advice and help and always right spot on with information about the breed itself. I just got my boy Blue, they matched us perfectly, knew exactly what kind of family he needed. He is the best mixture of love and fun for us. The time and care they put into their dogs shows through. Our Blue is so social and confident, full of personality. He has had no problem adjusting to our family and settling right in just as they said he would be. Healthy and full of spirit. Happy breeders = happy dogs and puppies!

-Timmi Lyn

Joe and Linda, Thank you for everything!!! You guys are the best and let me tell you My Chewy has the best personality. He is the best mannered puppy I’ve ever had. Joe and Linda are the best, they will treat you like family and very informative… love my baby boy Chewy...

-Ghada Farhat

Very qualified breeder. Our puppy is healthy and all around perfect. I would definitely recommend Joe and Linda.

Their compassion towards their pups and clients is amazing.

-Perinda Petitto Patri

What an amazing experience! Joe and Linda are top notch. They were warm welcoming professional and experienced. We picked up my little Lily yesterday and she’s perfect. Joe has already checked in asking how she’s doing. These people are not only breeding beautiful Yorkies, but they genuinely care about their pups. I highly recommend you look no further than Island Lake Yorkies.

Thank you, Joe and Linda Gardner.

-Kerri Ann

“Joe and Linda are the best, my little one came home yesterday and could not ask for a better baby. They were in contact with me during her 10 weeks with them, it was like I was there with them. Couldn't believe how well she sleep thru the night. If you are looking for a Yorkie to add to your family, I would contact Joe and Linda!”

-Carol Bowman

“We picked up our Charley a week ago. We were given all the information and supplies we needed to get started. He was pee pad trained already. I highly recommend Island Lake Yorkies.”

-Joe Owens

Joe and Linda have been exceptional with any and all questions or concerns. Our lil Cooper is just the best pup ever! I highly recommend them!

-Ray Parrish

Love our addition to our family. Dexter is super smart and adorable. He is now 4.5 months old and already potty trained! He also walks on a leash, responds to his name promptly, and sits on command. Love, love our Dexter!!! Thank you, Joe and Linda!

-Betty Hernandez-Batan

Joe and his wife are wonderful people, my sister gifted me one of their puppies for my 50th birthday last year, I named her Phoebe, and she is the smartest most loving, beautiful three-pound baby girl who gives tiny little kisses every morning and every night she was paper trained at 11weeks old and now loves the pool and her big yard when she gets to go out. Joe and his wife gave her great care before I received her and even after I brought her home, they called me regularly or texted to check on her to see how she was doing, they handled me with kid gloves and walk me through any questions that I had concerning on how to raise her properly. They even kept in contact with me when they found out I was in the hospital with Covid and offered to take care of my baby girl if I needed. I consider them a blessing and the puppy I Received is one of the loves of my life. And my 12 old Chihuahua loves her also. Joe and his wife truly love their Yorkies and if you want to start with someone like that, they’re the ones to go to.

-Jennifer Stepp

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