Great Question! I loved reading everyone's responses.
I have ALWAYS wanted a puppy, but my parents absolutely refused because our house is 95% carpeted (and most of that is white), so the closest I was able to get to a dog was a guinea pig. (Yeah, I know...a guinea pig doesn't even begin to compare to a Yorkie) LOL! So as soon as I got to college and found an apartment that allowed me to get a puppy, I did my research and absolutely feel in love with Yorkies.
They are the perfect size and great little companions, not to mention they are SUPER CUTE! So I made the best purchase of my life...little Bella this summer and I'm already planning on getting another!