Hmm... small dog, not a lot of grooming or yapping, and for a child.... What about a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?

"The breed is gentle and easy to train in all other respects, and is an excellent and trustworthy companion for children. Cavaliers are good with other breeds of dogs and other household pets. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is adaptable in their need for exercise and will be happy either snoozing by the fire with its owner or taking three mile walks across country in any weather. The Cavalier has a coat much like that of other sporting dogs such as the Golden Retriever. It should be straight and silky - and never need trimming; only regular brushing."
http://www.ackcsc.org/






By the way, not ALL Pomeranians are yappy dogs. Megan is very quiet, and when she does bark, it is controllable (If I tell her to stop, she immediately listens). She is VERY smart and willing to please. She's even smarter and more energetic than my Border Collie!

Jack/Parson Russell Terriers are VERY energetic dogs... There's a reason terriers are sometimes called "terrors"... haha If you get a pup from your friend, be prepared to give it LOTS of exercise for quite a lot of years...