Is a 1-year-old Yorkshire Terrier a good pet for a 10 year old girl?

That depends, Yorkie terriers are very fragile, energetic, needy dogs. If the girl is dependable and responsible, and likes small dogs, this might be the right dog for her! These dogs can also be selective in companionship, zappy and sometimes a plan old pest. Otherwise, they are delightful dogs!

Hm. This is a very variable question. The girl should be responsible, gentle, and the two should be under good supervision. A Yorkshire is a very fragile animal that could easily be injured by an overexcited child. Young children and delicate animals are not always a good combination. A larger, sturdier dog may be a better decision. Also, a problem arises with young children that irritated, over bothered Yorkies may occasionally be guilty of biting a child. This is a Yorkies natural instinct and some children just don't know when to stop. The child should be fully educated about the dangers of mishandling her pet and perhaps given books (appropriate for her age level) to read about the breed before being given the dog; a surprise would not be a good idea. Giving her the dog, then educating her might be a literally fatal mistake. So but if she knows not to hurt it in any way, and the dog is trained not to bite to much, i think it would be all right