[Tophersmom]

Hi Jellylegs and welcome!
I think that a yorkie would be a good choice. If the breeder that you get your dog from is a good one, he/she will be able to help you choose the best dog for you. My pup's breeder was wonderful and he was so great to help me choose a dog with a calm temperament. Topher was 16 weeks old when we got him so the breeder knew what his personality was like....and that he'd be the perfect dog for me.

Well, the breeder was so right and he certainly guided us in the right direction! Topher has been amazing from day one!! I have Multiple Sclerosis and spend alot of time in bed, too. Topher is always by my side, and even as a young puppy was in the bed with me, only leaving to go and do his business and grab a bite to eat, then back he'd come! He comforts me when I'm having a day with lots of pain...it's amazing how intuitive he is to how I'm feeling and what kind of day I'm having.

As far as having two people doing the training...that's not a problem as long as you both are on the same page when it comes to how you are training. My hubby does alot of work with Topher....the stuff I can't do, and he's loyal to both of us, but mostly me, as I'm with him more.

I think a yorkie would be a wonderful decision. They're a great 'lap' dog...which was what guided me to make the decision for this breed in the first place. I wanted a dog that could sit in my lap in a wheelchair. I'm not in a chair yet, but the time is coming.

Topher isn't yappy either, nor is he nippy. I guess it all depends on the individual dog, as I've heard that there are some who do tend to bark more.

Good luck with your decision. It's a big one, that's for sure as your companion will be with you for the next 12 + years. Do lots of research and talk to yorkie owners to get as much info as you can. This is a great place to come...though we all tend to be a little biased towards our darling yorkies...lol...to us they are the best dogs in the world!