I think alot depends on the size of yorkie you get also. I have a ten lb and a 6 lb. The ten lb male is better with my daughter. Play is his middle name. He loves nothing better than chasing her out in the yard. When she lays down he lays down beside her and protects her. If we raise our voice to her he will bark at us. Idont think we would get that if we had a tiny yorkie |