I have three small daughters (3, 5, and 7) and two dogs. A German Shorthair Pointer who is almost 8 and a Yorkie mix (1/4 Shih-Tzu) who is just about 6 months. My GSP is a great dog with my kids and my kids are great with him. My pup, well, he is a totally different dog, still good, but way more work. I can not imagine having this pup when my girls were tiny and crawling or small and still putting things in their mouths! Uff-da! I think that a slightly larger dog than a Yorkie would be a better fit for your family. As Harrysmum said, Mini Schnauzer may fit the bill! A new pup is a ton of work, just like a human baby. There are pros and cons for getting a pup just as for getting an older dog. You'll have to really sit down and think about it. Best of luck in whatever you decide.
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