Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Watford
There are 2 Yorkies looking for a new home in and around Watford right now, listed by All Dogs Matter and Foal Farm Animal Rescue. Yorkies here are Yorkshire Terriers and their crosses.
All 2 are with rescues reachable from Watford, in places such as London and Waltham Abbey. Each card shows the town and how far it is.
By listed age: 1 puppy and 1 adult.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
1 Yorkie puppy available in and around Watford
Twelve months old or under, listed by rescues and rehoming centres. Each one links to the rescue to apply.
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The Grand Old Duke of York
2-3 years • Male • Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkies near Watford right now
2 Yorkies are listed in or around Watford today, with 2 rescues. By age: 1 puppy and 1 adult dog. All 2 are male. The newest was added on 6 November 2026.
- Foal Farm Animal Rescue at London, about 15 miles away: 1 Yorkie
- All Dogs Matter at Waltham Abbey, about 18 miles away: 1 Yorkie
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About Yorkies
| Breed group | Toy |
|---|---|
| Size | Small |
| Weight (breed standard) | Up to 3.2 kg |
| Exercise | Up to 30 minutes a day |
| Size of home | A flat is big enough |
| 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".
Sources (checked 30 September 2026)
- The Royal Kennel Club: Yorkshire Terrier (Weight from the breed standard, also in sources.)
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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.
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How many rescue Yorkies are available for adoption in Watford?
As of 8 November 2026, 2 Yorkies are listed for adoption in and around Watford on LocalPetFinder, from All Dogs Matter and Foal Farm Animal Rescue. All are with rescues reachable from Watford, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Watford have Yorkies right now, and how old are they?
As of 8 November 2026, Foal Farm Animal Rescue (at London, about 15 miles away): 1 and All Dogs Matter (at Waltham Abbey, about 18 miles away): 1. By age, that is 1 puppy and 1 adult dog. The newest was added on 6 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
Where can I adopt a Yorkie in Watford?
With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Yorkies on this page are with All Dogs Matter (1) and Foal Farm Animal Rescue (1). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.
Do Yorkshire Terriers shed?
Very little. The Royal Kennel Club lists the breed as not shedding, and Dogs Trust describes "long length with low 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, and around 30 to 40 minutes according to PDSA. The Royal Kennel Club lists the Yorkie as a small dog that can live in a flat, in town or country.
Are Yorkies good with children?
It depends on the dog, not the breed. Today the rescues mark 1 of the 2 Yorkies listed in and around Watford as able to live with children. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.
How much does it cost to adopt a Yorkie in Watford?
The Yorkies listed in and around Watford today are with Foal Farm Animal Rescue at London, about 15 miles away (1) and All Dogs Matter at Waltham Abbey, about 18 miles away (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. 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 Yorkie puppies for sale in Watford?
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Yorkie on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 2 Yorkies listed in and around Watford today are with Foal Farm Animal Rescue at London, about 15 miles away (1) and All Dogs Matter at Waltham Abbey, about 18 miles away (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, and Dogs Trust £300. If you searched "yorkie puppies for sale Watford", the Yorkies here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. 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 to a good home in Watford, or one under £500?
Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 2 Yorkies listed in and around Watford today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Foal Farm Animal Rescue at London, about 15 miles away. 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 a 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.
Are there Yorkie puppies for adoption in Watford?
Yes: 1 puppy of the 2 listed in and around Watford is 12 months or under by their listed age.
Are there older Yorkies for adoption in Watford?
Not right now: none of the 2 listed in and around Watford is aged 7 or over by its listed age. Older Yorkies do come into rescue, so check back. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.
Is there a Yorkie rescue near me in Watford?
As of 8 November 2026, the Yorkies listed in and around Watford are with Foal Farm Animal Rescue at London, about 15 miles away (1) and All Dogs Matter at Waltham Abbey, about 18 miles away (1). The nearest to Watford is Foal Farm Animal Rescue at London, about 15 miles away. You can also see Yorkies across Hertfordshire. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.
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