hi, i am a pediatric nurse for the last 24 years. a yorkie is a wonderful small pet but i agree a bigger one would be better. my girlfriend with a boy with special needs just got a bishon and there are some issues. his lower tone and easy excitabilty have caused him to drop the active puppy a few times. he also always wants to be in her face even when she is tired and going inot her crate and i believe that sets a child up for a dog bite even in a great dog(i worked er for 5 years and saw lots of those even from small dogs). only you know your child best and what she and you are capable of. good luck making your decision. michelle
