Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
applicatins at leiashope.org
located in Decatur, IL
Corduroy
Corduroy is a male Yorkie puppy born in our care on May 2, 2026, and he is a whole lot of spunk packed into one tiny little body!
Corduroy is confident, ornery, smart, and full of personality. He may be little, but no one has told him that. He thinks he is one of the big dogs and is determined to do all the big dog things, including the deck stairs. While the ramp would be the much easier and safer option, Corduroy proudly hops up and down the stairs and has absolutely no interest in being told there is an easier way. This little guy has opinions, confidence, and just the right amount of mischief.
Corduroy is a smart puppy and picks up on his Puppy Culture training quickly. Puppy Culture is a structured puppy-raising and socialization program that focuses on early development, confidence-building, problem solving, handling, enrichment, startle recovery, and positive exposure to new sights, sounds, people, places, and experiences. It helps puppies learn how to learn and gives them a strong foundation during their most important developmental weeks. For a puppy like Corduroy, it is a wonderful way to channel his confidence and curiosity into positive life skills.
Corduroy has already been on a few outings, including trips to Lowe’s, TJ Maxx, and Hobby Lobby. He is getting the opportunity to experience new places, meet new people, and learn that the world is a fun and safe place.
We have a preference for the family that will continue his Puppy Culture training with the next course, With Open Arms and a Level Head. This course is designed to help adopters start off on the right foot with their new puppy. It covers topics such as bringing your puppy home, building trust, setting routines, preventing common problems, early training, leash work, and helping your puppy grow into a confident, well-adjusted companion. This course helps set both the puppy and family up for success and continues the thoughtful foundation Corduroy has already started. A $100 deduction off his adoption donation will be given with proof of purchase prior to adoption.
Preference will also be given to a family that has a playmate for this spicy little guy, either children or a young playful dog. Corduroy is great with kids, but his puppy teeth are sharp, and he currently thinks fingers and toes make excellent chew toys. Speaking of toes, Corduroy also loves to chase feet and tries very hard to save his people from the dangerous beast known as shoes. Because of this, he would not be ideal for someone with mobility concerns and may not be the best match for toddlers.
When Corduroy is not chasing feet or protecting the world from footwear, he loves to play with balls. He is especially fond of crinkly cat toys and wool balls. He is playful, busy, curious, and always ready to turn something simple into a grand adventure.
Corduroy is being raised on a balanced raw diet to help support a healthy gut biome and give him a fresh, nutrient-rich start. A properly balanced raw diet can provide high-quality protein, natural moisture, fresh whole-food ingredients, and excellent palatability. Nutrition during puppyhood matters, and supporting gut health can help with digestion, immune development, and overall wellness. Corduroy will be transitioned over to freeze-dried food before going to his new family. His adopter does not have to continue raw or freeze-dried, but a good, balanced puppy food is expected. Ask us for suggestions!
Corduroy was born with a tail, and he kept his tail. We do not dock tails because tail docking is cosmetic and not medically necessary. Yorkies are born with tails, and we believe puppies should keep the body parts they were born with unless there is a true medical reason to remove them. The American Veterinary Medical Association opposes tail docking when done for cosmetic or nontherapeutic purposes, and many countries have banned or restricted cosmetic docking because of pain, welfare concerns, and the importance of the tail in communication. The European Parliament has also moved toward banning painful mutilations such as tail docking except when medically justified. We love Corduroy exactly as he was born.
Corduroy has been checked by our vet and received a clean bill of health. He is microchipped, current on age-appropriate vaccines, and has been dewormed every two weeks.
Corduroy is expected to be able to go to his new family the second weekend in July, after he receives his second puppy vaccine.
Corduroy will not be neutered before adoption, as we do not neuter puppies before 6 months of age. He will go home with a neuter contract, and Leia’s Hope will pay $200 toward his neuter when he is older.
Corduroy is located in Decatur, IL. Applications can be submitted at leiashope.org.
Leia’s Hope Canine Rescue is a volunteer-run rescue, and all of our dogs are in foster care. Please allow 7–10 business days for application processing. Meet and greets are only performed with an approved application.
All family members, including current dogs, must be present for the meet and greet. We do not transport, and the adoptive family must come to the dog’s location. We do not allow our dogs to fly cargo. If flying, the puppy must ride in the cabin, and the health certificate is at the adopter’s expense.
Puppies are a 15+ year commitment, and Corduroy’s new family is expected to care for him for his entire lifetime. We do not allow rehoming. If you adopt from Leia’s Hope and can no longer care for your dog, the dog must come back to us.
