Ratchett Yorkshire Terrier Nashville, TN

You may be asking yourself why does Big Fluffy Dog Rescue have a yorkie in rescue? That's a fine question and one we don't really understand, other than the dog came with a much bigger dog and we can't bear to leave one behind. Meet Ratchett. This 18 month old yorkie is a typical little terrier. He loves to play, he is devoted to his people and he is incredibly social. He can also be demanding and he wants and needs your attention. Despite his seven pound size, this little guy is a warrior and he has truly been hanging with the big dogs - Saints and a mastiff to be precise. He is afraid of nothing and he is definitely the captain of the pirate ship. This is an active dog that needs exercise and stimulation and where anyone got the idea this is an old person's dog is a mystery to us. We do not think he should go to a home with very small children, but he is kid-tested and approved for 8 and up. If you are interested, email Linda and tell her why you should adopt this dog.



If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at http://www.bigfluffydogs.com/online-app.php.

Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process.

All known information about an individual dog is provided in it's listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters must understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be.

Homes considering adopting a puppy must be prepared for:
1.) Flexible schedules for potty training. Puppies can only "hold it" for one hour per month of age (ex. a 4 month old puppy can only go 4 hours without a potty break).
2.) Crate training until the puppy is at least one year old, to prevent chewing on inappropriate things when you can't supervise.
3.) Socialization: The more positive and varying experiences as a puppy the better, both in and out of your home.
4.) Puppy behavior and life stages are equivalent to a human toddler. It takes at least a full year to have a calmer, well adjusted dog. Patience is required and when your dog's behavior is a positive experience for you and those around you, your patience will be rewarded tenfold, for years to come.
Please do not consider adopting a puppy if you have not thoroughly thought through the pros and cons of having one. So many people end up returning them after 3-5 months because they didn't realize the amount of work involved in raising a puppy.
Patience, appropriate toys, socialization, and obedience training are all musts. All are time consuming, and can be expensive.

All Dogs Require:Supervision with children and obedience training.
Adopters that want to have good dogs must be prepared to put the time and effort into training a dog. Any dog requires work and effort, but a well trained, well socialized dog is more than worth the effort put in to get them there.