Our Mission:
Hi, we are Critter Ridge Rescue! We are a local animal rescue, our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need. We are in the business of providing animals with care, love and a safe environment while trying to help them find their new forever homes. We take in animals from bottle fed to senior age and healthy or with health conditions. All animals deserve a loving home, and we are happy to help them get there!
Yorkshire Terrier
Glamorous but feisty, the Yorkshire Terrier has a vivacious spirit and a loving heart.
Height: 8 to 9 inches at shoulder
Weight: No more than 7 pounds, 4 to 6 pounds preferred
Coat: long and silky
Life span: 12 to 15 years
Breed Group: Companion Dogs
Weight: No more than 7 pounds, 4 to 6 pounds preferred
Coat: long and silky
Life span: 12 to 15 years
Breed Group: Companion Dogs
Small in size but big in personality, the Yorkshire Terrier makes a feisty but loving companion. The most popular toy breed in the U.S., the "Yorkie" has won many fans with his devotion to his owners, his elegant looks, and his suitability to apartment living.
Yorkshire Terrier profile on DogTime.com
General Characteristics
Cold tolerance
Drooling potential
Ease at being home alone
Ease of training
Friendly toward strangers
Intelligence
Playfulness
Predatory tendencies
Tendency to bark or howl
Watchdog ability
Affectionate with family
Compatible with kids
Energy level
Good for novice owners
