First of all, how old is your daughter? Her age will make a big difference as to the suitability of a Yorkie. In other words, Yorkies as a rule do not do well with younger or rambuctious kids.
Most all purebread dogs have particular health problems, but Yorkies from committed reputable breeders should not be a problem.
As far as having teeth pulled this is not always the case. If the baby teeth don't all come out and crowd the adult teeth its a very simple procedure for the vet to pull them. Many people have this done at this same time they have their dog spayed/neutered since they are already asleep.
The Yorkies I have had the pleasure of knowing were all well cared for and lived to ripe old ages. Our female lived to be 14 before passing away over the holidays. We have been recently blessed with a 12 week old little girl.
As far as special diets, its true that some Yorkies are finicky and particular eaters but I feel this is sometimes exacerbated by their owners. They are very easy to spoil!
Bottom line: your success will be very much a function of your education about the breed and your long term and patient commitment to raising your new addition. I have had both golden retrievers and Yorkies and my impression is that the latter are less forgiving of owner foibles and lapses but when well care for are no less rewarding to raise.
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