Bear
7-month-old Yorkshire Terrier x Pomeranian
Bear’s a young, intelligent, high-energy pup who has simply not been taught how to channel himself yet.
He’s bright as a button, eager, and full of potential - but he needs consistency, boundaries, and the right home to help him put all those pieces together.
About Bear
Bear is believed to be a Pom × Yorkie type mix, though we suspect there’s likely some Cairn Terrier or similar breed in there too. Whatever his exact mix, what’s clear is that he’s a small, sturdy, very busy terrier-type dog with a big personality and even bigger energy levels.
At this stage, Bear is still very much learning how to be a dog in a home environment - but the good news is, he is already showing huge improvement.
Bear’s Progress & Personality
Bear has come on leaps and bounds while with us:
Now a sweet, affectionate, people-loving little dog
Nipping behaviour has completely stopped in our care
Recall is improving well (with ongoing training needed)
Sleeps through the night and is settling into routine
Enjoys the company of other dogs
Beginning to understand boundaries and structure
He’s a cracking little dog who genuinely wants to get things right — he just needs help learning how.
Training & Behaviour
Bear is very much at the beginning of his training journey:
Knows basic cues like sit, down, and no
House training is still inconsistent
Crate training is improving but ongoing
Lead walking is very limited and overstimulating for him
Gets overexcited easily and needs calm, structured guidance
Strong prey drive - small, fast animals will trigger him
Chews when bored and is very active mentally and physically
Grooming is currently a challenge due to overexcitement
He is not yet ready for relaxed outings or busy environments.
With Other Dogs
Bear is generally very social:
Friendly and playful off-lead and in the home
Enjoys canine company and settles well with other dogs
No issues with dogs he has met in our care
On-lead greetings still need work due to overexcitement
He would likely benefit from living with another confident, well-balanced dog.
On the Lead
At present, lead walking is a work in progress. Bear becomes overstimulated easily and struggles to focus. He will need an experienced adopter who is prepared to patiently build these skills from the ground up.
Ideal Home for Bear
Bear will thrive in a home that is:
Experienced with energetic, intelligent terrier-type dogs
Active and able to provide mental and physical stimulation
Suitable for homes with confident older children
Potentially dog-social with a well-matched canine companion
Not suitable for cats (prey drive is strong)
Able to provide structure, consistency, and routine
Ideally interested in training, agility, or dog sports
What Bear Needs Most
Bear has all the ingredients to become an incredible little dog - brains, drive, personality, and affection. What he needs now is someone committed enough to shape that potential.
With the right guidance, he would absolutely thrive in an agility or active training home where his energy becomes something purposeful and rewarding.
Bear has all the ingredients to become an incredible little dog - brains, drive, personality, and affection. What he needs now is someone committed enough to shape that potential.
Apply to adopt Bear
If you feel Bear could be the right match for your home, please complete the application form via the link below.
