Whatever you decide both breeds are adorable and a joy. They have so many similarities that they tend to appeal to people wanting a long haired toy breed. IMHO the mats are not nearly as easy to get out as with a yorkies hair and often just have to be cut out. Grooming a maltese is much more of a commitment and lots of people do not want to do such labor intensive grooming. They all have their own little personality and quirks just as we humans do. I'm glad I have one of each but in the future should I get another dog a maltese would not be my choice. I knew ahead of time about the grooming so I knew what I was getting into. Just wouldn't do it again.
Brooke, your Maya has always sounded like such a little sweetheart, I think she is very typical of the breeds personality.
__________________  Emme & Faith  R.I.P. Mia & Bentley |