Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Denim
Applications at leiashope.org
Located in Decatur, IL
Denim is an adorable Yorkie puppy born in our care on May 2, 2026, and this sweet little guy is already showing us the perfect mix of cuddle bug and little wild child!
Denim is a tender-hearted puppy with a rowdy side. He is a little shyer and more sensitive than his brother, but once he feels safe, he is all sweetness. One of his favorite places to be is snuggled up close to your neck, where he can soak up all the love. When playtime hits, though, Denim is all puppy! He loves rope toys and anything with long legs or arms that he can grab, shake, and proudly whip around. His next favorite activity is chasing feet, so he would not be a good match for someone with mobility concerns or anyone who may be easily tripped.
One thing we love about Denim is that he already knows how to settle. When he gets tired, he will happily take himself to bed, either in his puppy pen or in a cozy dog bed. He has a soft, thoughtful side and is learning that the world can be fun, safe, and full of good things.
Denim is being raised with Puppy Culture, which is a structured puppy-raising program that focuses on early socialization, confidence-building, problem solving, handling, startle recovery, enrichment, and age-appropriate exposure to new sights, sounds, people, places, and experiences. Puppy Culture is fantastic because it helps puppies learn how to learn. It gives them a strong foundation during their most important developmental weeks and helps set them up to become more confident, resilient, adaptable family companions.
Denim has already been on several outings to meet new people and experience new places. He is working hard on becoming a confident puppy, and we would love for his new family to continue building on the wonderful foundation he has started.
We hope Denim’s new family will consider continuing his Puppy Culture training with the next course, With Open Arms and a Level Head. This course helps set both puppy and adopter up for success and discusses everything from bringing your new puppy home to leash training and building a thoughtful, positive relationship from the start. A $100 deduction off Denim’s adoption fee will be given with proof of purchase prior to adoption.
Denim was weaned onto a balanced raw diet and is currently eating a mix of raw and freeze-dried food. We expect his new family to keep him on a quality diet. A properly balanced raw diet can offer high-quality protein, natural moisture, fresh whole-food ingredients, and excellent palatability. As with any diet, it is important that it is complete, balanced, and handled safely. Denim deserves a family committed to thoughtful nutrition and lifelong care.
Denim has his natural tail! Yorkies are born with tails, and docking is done for cosmetic or breed-standard reasons, not because the puppy needs it. Cosmetic tail docking is discouraged by many veterinary professionals and is banned or highly restricted in many other countries. We love Denim exactly as he was born.
Denim has been seen by our vet and checks out healthy. He does have an underbite, which only adds to his cuteness.
We anticipate Denim will be ready to go to his new home the second weekend in July, after he receives his second puppy vaccine and as long as he is fully weaned.
We are seeking a home with a playmate for Denim, either children or a young, playful dog. Puppies need appropriate outlets for their energy, companionship, and continued social development. Denim is a baby, and his adopter should be ready for everything that comes with raising a puppy: potty training, chewing, grooming, socialization, training, patience, and a lifetime commitment.
Denim’s adoption fee is $650. He will have two rounds of puppy vaccines, be microchipped, and will have been dewormed biweekly.
Denim is located in Decatur, IL.
Leia’s Hope Canine Rescue is a volunteer-run rescue, and all of our dogs are in foster homes. Applications can be submitted at leiashope.org. Please allow 7–10 business days for application processing.
Before applying, please read our adoption process and our facts and questions on our website. We do not provide transport. Applicants are required to come to the dog’s location for meet and greets and adoption. All family members, including current dogs, must be present at the meet and greet.
If flying, our dog must ride in the cabin, and the health certificate is at the adopter’s expense.
Puppies are a lifetime commitment of 15+ years. Please only apply if you can and are willing to accept the responsibility of Denim for his entire lifetime.
