My two Yorkies are so special and devoted to me but I have had some breed specific challenges with them. In addition to the considerations above, I would suggest you prepare for some challenges in potty training. My two are not 100% trained (almost 1 year and the other is 9 months.) I have had other breeds I have trained quickly but not these two! I am home much of the time and spend plenty of time training.
If you spend some time in the "training" forum and some of the other health related forums, you will become more familiar with some of the unique challenges of a Yorkie.
Also, about the 7 year old brother, mine do not like loud noise or people coming at them quickly. My sons are college age and act like adults, but my two puppies get nervous even around some of their "lounder" friends. They seem to prefer mature adults or quite children.
Good luck to you and it's great that you are researching!
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