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Originally Posted by ap7dgs  I appreciate everyone's responses. The two year old is actually a girl! 
She just turned 2 and this was her first time being around a dog this close. She was a little excited. Unfortunately, her initial reaction wasn't necessarily the best. My wife and I had a talk with her about respecting animals during that time. She calmed down and simply watched the dog play with the other kids. She didn't attempt to continue doing anything bad to the yorkie. So, we feel it was just a one time thing and with continued education she wont do it again.
Because we have kids, the breeder agreed to allow us weekly time with the dog so we could teach them how to respect and handle the dog. Our plan was once we see that they are able to respect and be around the dog to an acceptable level, then we would consider bringing him home.
I'm open to any advice and responses. But I'm really looking to see on how we make this work. After only a short amount of time, my family has already fell in love with this particular yorkie. It would break everyone's heart if we were able to find a way for this to be successful in our home. |
The children and the yorkie would need constant supervision. Are you prepared to allow for this much time?
Are you also prepared to teach your children to never pick up the puppy, so it is not dropped onto the floor? More supervision.
Please be aware that there have been other instances where toddlers have caused the death of tiny yorkies by falling on them as well as running and stepping on them.
It's easy to fall in love with a tiny yorkie, but many have ended up in rescues after having bitten toddlers and small children in the face.
These are all things that you should consider. I am advocating for the yorkie, if that is not clear.