I can understand why you would want a yorkie. But, unless you can have someone come over to let your dog out, or you are able to bring your dog to work, a puppy is out of the question. It would be a very lonely baby.
I worked in a no-kill shelter for 5 years, the most common reasons for an owner turning a dog in were that the dog was destructive, not housebroken, or that the owner just didn't have time for it. Puppies are a lot of work, and a big commitment on your part. There is no way on earth that a small breed puppy (especially a Yorkie) will be able to be housebroken if left completely alone for 9 hours a day. You are setting yourself up for failure. If someone came to my shelter to adopt a puppy and told me that it would be alone for that many hours a day with no one coming home to let it out, I would refuse their application.
Maybe you could consider an adult dog, one who is already housebroken. But, as soon as you get home all attention needs to be on the dog. Maybe take a month off from working out.... walk your dog for an hour when you are home in the evenings instead.
I still don't think it's an ideal situation for any dog.
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