[livingdustmops]

I did Yorkie rescue for a number of years and 3 of them came into rescue for biting children. In rescue we would not adopt to a family with children until 12 years because we wanted to protect the dog from any harm by accidents and we did not want a child bitten. If you go to the AKC website and read about this breed they are also not recommending this breed for children. There are always exceptions to the rule but that is what they are, exceptions and not the norm. I will also tell you I have never been bitten by a large dog but have been bitten numerous times by Yorkies. This is there only defense due to their size and their terrier attitude.