My husband is a yorkie man, that's because yorkies think they are big dogs and are not always the lap dogs one might expect. My Lola keeps Ian on his toes because she is so darn fast and can't get enough of her toys and fetching. Plus they don't shed or droll so sleeping in bed with a yorkie is a lot cleaner than sleeping in bed with a golden retriever. Not all yorkies are teeny tiny either so that might help your girlfriend warm up to one, good luck and i hope you get a yorkie |