Rescue Yorkies for adoption and rehoming in Manchester
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About Yorkies
| Breed group | Toy |
|---|---|
| Size | Small |
| Exercise | Up to 30 minutes a day |
| Grooming | Every day |
| Coat | Long (doesn't shed) |
| Lifespan | Over 12 years |
What Yorkies are like to live with
The Yorkshire Terrier is a toy breed with a working past. The Royal Kennel Club describes it as a "silky toy terrier with roots in the Yorkshire cotton mills", and says it is thought that Scottish workers who came to the mines and mills of Yorkshire brought their terriers with them. It adds that the Yorkie became popular as a house pet but "still retains some of the features of his terrier background".
That is the breed on paper. A rescue Yorkie is an individual, may be a cross, and may be older. The rescue will know how this particular dog behaves at home, on the lead and with visitors, so ask them.
Size and exercise
The Royal Kennel Club lists the Yorkie as small and needing up to 30 minutes of exercise a day. It says the breed can live in a flat, with a small or medium garden, in town or country.
Grooming
The coat is long and silky, and needs grooming every day. The Royal Kennel Club lists the breed as not shedding. It also notes that Yorkies are born black and tan, and the coat changes to steel blue and tan as they mature.
Health
The Royal Kennel Club says the Yorkshire Terrier does not currently have any recommended pre-breeding health screening, though this may change as new evidence comes in. It lists the lifespan as over 12 years.
A rescue dog's parents may not have been health tested, so ask the rescue what vet checks the dog has had and whether any condition is known. Your own vet is the right person to advise on anything you notice later.
Children, cats and other dogs
Whether a particular rescue Yorkie can live with children, cats or other dogs depends on the dog, not the breed. Go by the rescue's own assessment, which is often noted on the profile, and ask them if it is not.
Sources (checked 29 September 2026)
Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.
Yorkies in Manchester: your questions
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How many rescue Yorkies are available for adoption in Manchester?
As of 30 September 2026, no Yorkies are listed for adoption in Manchester on LocalPetFinder. Rescues add animals all the time, so this page fills as they list them.
Do Yorkshire Terriers shed?
No, according to The Royal Kennel Club, which lists the breed as not shedding. The long coat still needs grooming every day.
How much exercise does a Yorkie need?
Up to 30 minutes a day, according to The Royal Kennel Club. It lists the Yorkie as a small dog that can live in a flat, in town or country.
How much does it cost to adopt a Yorkie in Manchester?
Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.
Are there Yorkies for sale in Manchester?
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Yorkie on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre, and rescues rehome animals rather than selling them, usually for an adoption fee: for example, Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and Dogs Trust £300. The fee usually goes towards vet work already done, such as neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.
Can I get a free Yorkie in Manchester, or one under £500?
Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Many rescue fees are under £500: Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a dog can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, so ask to see the microchip details.
Is there a Yorkie rescue near me in Manchester?
This page lists every Yorkie with the rescues we list in Manchester and the places within it. When there are only a few here, we also show Yorkies from rescues within 25 miles, each with its town and distance. You can also see Yorkies across Greater Manchester. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.
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