[Nancy1999]

I love Yorkies, but I think there are better dogs for your daughter than a Yorkie. I'm thinking of one that's would be protective of her and if she hugs too tight, it wouldn't get scared and bite. Yorkies can be hyper, and I think some can be a real challenge, but that's why I love them. However, if I wanted to get my autistic daughter a companion, I would look at another breed. I don’t think you need a yard for even a large dog, as long as you are committed to walking them. Goldens are wonderful dogs, and are great companions. If your dead set on a Yorkie, I would look for an adult dog who’s mellow. Sometimes breeders have great adults and of course, there's rescues. I mean a lot of people are saying constant supervision is a must, do you really want to do that? It would be nice to have a dog who could protect your daughter as much as you do.