Yorkshire Terrier Dogs Available for Adoption

🐶 Basics
Dog’s Name (include nicknames – we know you have them!): Delton (I’ve been calling him Elton)
Age / Size: 1 year old, 5 lbs
Rescued in Texas

💛 Personality Snapshot
Describe in 3–5 words: playful, energetic, soooo sweet
Energy level (Low / Moderate / High): High
More people‑oriented or independent? People oriented for sure
How do they handle new situations? He loves a new adventure. Up for anything!

🐕 Social & Home Life
How are they with people (adults/kids/new people)? Great
How are they with other dogs? Great but wants to be center of attention
Cats or other animals (if known)? Not sure but probably great
Behavior when left alone or when guests visit: barks at first but calms down pretty quickly

🎓 Training & Manners
Potty trained? Working on it!
Crate trained? Yes
Leash skills: Ok! He like to hop around
Commands known (if any): No

🌞 Daily Life
Typical day with you: He’s an early riser who wants to start his day, he loves a walk and then will keep busy with his toys until nap time. Pretty much that on repeat.
Exercise needs: He’s active and loves to run around but also can chill since he’s tiny and quickly gets energy out
Favorite activities or toys: He loves his stuffed lamb

🏡 Ideal Home
Only dog / With dog / Either: Either - he likes to play with another dog but also loves all the attention
Good fit for apartment living? Yup - he’s tiny
Best type of household (active, moderate, calm): Active
What kind of adopter would be the best match? Someone looking for puppy energy and a lot of love

💙 Foster Note

This boy is going to get adopted in two seconds! He’s truly one of the cutest dogs I’ve ever seen and has loving puppy energy to match his adorable face!

INTERESTED IN ADOPTING?
To adopt Delton, apply on our website www.truenorthrescue.org/adopt and email adopt.truenorthrescue@gmail.com to follow up on your application.

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL TO ASK IF HE/SHE IS AVAILABLE. IF THIS LISTING IS UP, THE DOG IS NOT ADOPTED YET.

Also, we have a very high volume of applications and we are all volunteers. We cannot respond to every application personally. Please make sure your application gives us a good picture of your family and the life you plan on providing a dog from our rescue. We choose a home based on the BEST FIT for EACH dog and approve on a dog by dog basis. Thank you!

The Yorkshire Terrier, also known as Yorkie, is a small and glamorous toy dog breed known for its long, flowing coat and spirited personality. Originating from England, these affectionate and intelligent dogs make wonderful companions for individuals and families alike. With a weight of around 7 pounds, Yorkies are portable and adaptable, thriving in both city apartments and rural settings. Despite their small size, they possess a bold and confident nature, always ready for fun and adventure.

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