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I think 8 yrs old is old enough for a yorkie as long as you do feel like your daughter will respect the animal. I think toddlers and yorkies should never be mixed. In fact, toddlers with any animal, because TYPICALLY they are not able to understand enough to not hurt them.

Good luck in your yorkie search! Since we've had our Oz we can't believe we waited so long to add a yorkie to our home. He is truly the best dog I've ever met and has made us laugh every single day.