I'm just starting to learn about yorkies..... With 6 people in the family..... I'd get a yellow lab instead.... You are much more likely to have a dog that ALL can enjoy with out fear of temperament or injury issues. I'm sure to be corrected on this but, it seems that yorkies are fantastic at bonding to one person, ok at bonding to two people.... but beyond that.... someone's gonna get bit... I love our little guy, but momma is his favorite.