It will be even harder if you've never had a puppy before, yorkie or otherwise.
Yorkie pups are wiggly. My hubby actually dropped Maggiewhen she was young in the garage when she decided to leap out of his arms. I forget what made her jump, but they can be tough to hold when they want down (much like toddlers!). Maggie got stepped on a few times (no injury) she evventually learned to get out of the away and we became more aware of her. Hubby fell down the stairs carrying her one night, but let her go before he would crush her. He fell down to the bottom, and I was worried about the dog! My point is that ADULTS have to be careful so children would put the pup at great risk. Yorkie rescues all seem to say they will not adopt to families with small kids. I think many are in rescue due to expensive injuries caused by kids (accidents).
Finally, I didn't see if this was mentioned...but there is a list of foods hazardous to dogs, including chocolate, grapes, and raisins. Have to be sure the kids don't drop these things and that they are picked up if they do.
Not worth the risk in my opinion. Maybe try a kitten, they might be more durable. (I've never raised a kitty so I could be wrong) |