Well I think we all would be very proud of you for doing your research first. I wanted a yorkie, mainly for the reason that a lot of people who haven't been around yorkies want a yorkie they are pretty. So much more comes with the looks though. Yesterday all day Reagan was being so sweet. I was lying down watching TV and seh kept coming up giving me hugs and lying on top of me. They are also full of spunk. Think about the playfulness of a kitten and you have a yorkie. They pounce around, bat at things, heck mine even gets onto the widowsill and watches outside. They are great dogs.
Now the flip side. I know you are smart, you are doing research first. However if you get a yorkie, or any dog, understand that your 9 old will not be taking care of it. Like I said you are smart and I'm sure you know this but I've seen too many people get a dog for their children and then when the children don't play with it its just thrown to the side. So you and your spouse will be taking care of the dog, the walks, the baths, the feeding, the everything else. Just be prepared for this, then if your daughter does everything it will be that much easier on you.
One thing that I don't think has been mentioned is the grooming. Look into the cost, if you are going to have someone else do this, or the time, if you are going to do it, of grooming this breed. They tend to mat up easily and you really need to brush them everyday. Which I don't think is too much of a chore once your pup is used to it. When you are watching TV and the dog is in your lap, brush her.
Just make sure you do your research on a good breeder. You want a healthy dog. Having to deal with illnesses and things is a lot of work, not only physically but also emotionally.
One last thing is really even inside the same breed different dogs have different temperments and different energy levels, so you pretty much have to be ready for anything, no matter what dog you get. I know Reagan really isn't that active but some people on here say their dogs don't stop from the time they get up to the time they go to sleep.
My gut feeling is that you'll do fine, just keep with YorkieTalk it has been a lot of help for me and many others.
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