I prefer a yorkie but I'm not set on just a yorkie. We have a beagle and he's such a great kid dog. My mom has my Maltese I got 13 years ago. Warning with Maltese, you have to train the heck out of them. We failed to do so and he snarls and is definetely the head honcho of the house (hence why I can't have him around my kiddos). I did some research and found out that's pretty typical of the breed if you spoil them and don't let them know who's boss.
Our beagle is getting old though
I'd love another when he passes. I'd also love a cocker spaniel. Hubby wants a husky but I don't want one any time soon.