Free Yorkie

11 Tips To Find A Free Yorkie 

A free Yorkie can be hard to find because they are so popular. According to the American Kennel Club they have been the 2nd most popular dog in America for almost 10 years. 

They have only been second to the all time popular Labrador Retriever, but this may soon change. Yorkies are increasing in popularity quickly and continue to be a popular breed to cross with other breeds like the Chihuahua, Poodle, Bichon Frise, and Dachshund. 

If you can’t afford to buy a Yorkie for several hundreds of dollars, you might be able to find a free Yorkie, but only if you look long and hard. Sometimes you may even get lucky and find someone giving one away in your neighborhood. 

One word of caution before you go out looking for a free Yorkie. Ask why the person is giving their dog away for free. Could it be for medical reasons? Or how about chronic behavior problems? Whatever the reasons you should find out otherwise want you wanted might become your nightmare 

11 Tips To Find A Free Yorkie

1.  Contact local breeders for runts or for older puppies. Often times people only want to buy cute little puppies and don’t want to buy older puppies once they have lost that cuteness.

2.  Look in local classified ads for older people giving up dogs. Many older people get in the position where they can no longer physically or financial care for their Yorkshire Terrier. This is your chance to help them out by promising to take good care of their dog.

3.  Go to local shelters. Local dog shelters have more dogs than they know what to do with. Be careful if you find your dog here though. Often these dogs are there for behavior problems.

4. Contact the local dog rescue. Dog rescues are always taking in needy dogs. If you contact them and let them know you would be interested in fostering a Yorkie, they might be able to help you. 

5. Contact your local veterinary clinic. Local vet clinics always seem to know what is going on in the area, and might be a great source for leads on free dogs. 

6. Online Dog forums. There are many Yorkie dog forums online and you might be able to connect with someone with too many dogs. 

7. Join the local dog club. Local dog clubs are another great source for information about who may have a cheap or free Yorkie on their hands that they need to get rid of. 

8. Go to dog shows and pet product shows. While this might be not be the best resource, there are many breeders at these shows that you can get in contact with. Give them your number and tell them what you are looking for. 

9. Ask to dog sit for someone. Sometimes volunteering to sit for someone’s Yorkie can be a good way to let them know you would be interested in caring even more for their dog. 

10. Offer to help a breeder out in exchange for one. Breeders always need extra help, and if you volunteer to help one, they might give you a discounted or a free Yorkie. 

11. Place an ad yourself. Local classified ads are cheap and sometimes free. Let everyone know you want a free Yorkie, and see if anyone contacts you.