Yorkshire Terrier Rescue

I have found a 1 yr old yorkshire terrier in a local rescue centre which i am interested in adopting, however although it is the same colour as a normal yorkie it looks a bit bigger than i though a yorkie was even though the rescue centre are adimant that hes a pure yorkie, plus he seemed so miserable and all the time we were visiting he didnt lift his tail up from between his legs. The reason hes in there is because his previous owners let him become dominant, and he bit one of there children when they touched his food bowl, however the rescue centre has corrected his behaviour and he looks fine now, does this mean we will be able to cuddle him etc. plus do u reckon he will be able to do much exercise as we would very much like to take him on long walks. Thanks

Sounds like you are referring to a standard size Yorkie by what you are saying about him being larger than what you have seen before. There are mini Yorkies which are any where from a couple of pounds up to maybe 5 lbs or a little larger. I have 2 Yorkies, brothers, one is 6 lbs and one is 8 lbs and my Maltese is only 3 lbs. Standard Yorkies are quite a bit larger than a mini. I am surprised to hear about him being aggressive. The child must have really provoked him since Yorkies are not an aggressive breed. They are generally very easy going. As far as long walks, just try walking a little further each day with him. There shouldn’t be a problem with long walks at a normal pace since he is so young. The good thing about small dogs is if they tire you can carry them easily. I have had many Yorkies throughout my years and they were all wonderful companions, I highly recommend them.

im looking for a yorkshire terrier but would want to give one a second chance of a loving home… i live in the manchester area tried all the dog homes in the area, i would like to know if there are any yorkshire terrier homing centres. travelling any where in the uk would be no problem….

Lincoln and Humberside Yorkshire Terrier Club Rescue
Mrs E A Stuart, Jacksdale, Notts. Tel: 01773 768071 or 07970 475157

Southern Yorkie Rehoming
Mrs Depree, Sompting, West Sussex. Tel: 01903 754690

Yorkshire Terrier Club of Scotland Rescue
Mr James Cadger, Hawick. Tel:01450 376137

Yorkshire Terrier Club Rescue
Mrs B Evans (Co-ordinator), Brickhill, Bedford. Tel: 01234 262515

Yorkshire Terrier Rescue
Mr T & Mrs W Souter, Cornwall. Tel: 01752 785722

I have found these people online I think it is good to give a dog who is in rescue a chance also have you tried the dogs trust and other breed clubs the kennel club should be able to give you details of breed clubs they usually have rescue be prepared to wait as I am told yorkies in rescue are like buses none for ages then they all come at once good luck in your search