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Want a Yorkshire Terrier dog? Why not rescue one, says Save a Yorkie Rescue
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Max, a 15 year-old rescued Yorkshire Terrier.
The second most popular purebred dog breed in the country (after the Labrador Retriever), the Yorkshire Terrier is undoubtedly an in-demand dog among those desiring a smaller sized pup. But a lesser known side to the tale of the Yorkshire Terrier's popularity is the many that end up in animal shelters, abandoned by owners who can no longer care for them, or are unwilling to deal with their dogs' sometimes challenging attributes.
"People sometimes get a Yorkshire Terrier without checking to see if the breed is right for them," says Marilyn Faughner of Save a Yorkie Rescue. "Yorkies are not good with small children." Bred as ratters, "Yorkies are hardwired to go after small things that move quickly," says Marilyn. Another challenging trait of the adorable Yorkie? "They can be almost impossible to housebreak," she says.
Still, the Yorkies' endearing personality and spirited disposition make the breed a good pet for the right home. "Yorkshire Terriers are extremely intelligent and have a lot of spunk," says Sharon Jones, a Yorkshire Terrier expert. "They are courageous and fearless."
Since launching Save a Yorkie Rescue in 2002, Marilyn and her husband Don Faughner estimate that they have rescued at least 1,800 Yorkshire Terriers. "We try to take as many Yorkshire Terriers as we can and place them in foster homes," says Marilyn. "We know that if we don't, that Yorkie will probably lose its life."
Max (pictured above), the Faughners' 15 year-old Yorkshire Terrier, came from a Delaware shelter where he had been surrendered by his owner after it was discovered the dog had heartworm, Lyme disease and a badly infected left eye. "We don't know what happened to his eye," says Don. "But we went and got him and took him to the vet, where Max had to had the eye removed after it burst and started bleeding."
On Saturday, Save a Yorkie held a fundraiser and fashion show at Doggie "U" K9 Academy in Bay Shore on New York's Long Island, organized by Heidi Walker and Anais Leon. Jilli, the World's Only Poker Playing Dog, Eli the Chihuahua Dog Model and Atka the American Eskimo tricks and therapy dog participated to raise money for a good cause.
It wasn't a Yorkies-only event. Chihuahuas and Havanese dogs sporting colorful mohawks turned up to support their fellow canines.
Check out the slideshow of fun photos from the event!
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