YORKIES OF COURSE ARE THE BEST
I have had 4 yorkies in my lifetime (and many other breeds), but I must say. I love, love, LOVE the spunky-ness, the adorable faces, personality, and they are very smart.
My male Sebastian (11 months) he has me wrapped around his lil' paw so bad even I have to check myself some time. He has SO much character, he has a reputation at puppy class that he OWNS the class at 5 lbs. LOL. He struts around plays with the big dogs and small dogs. If a dog is shy he will try to get it t play with him. I can take him anywhere with me. He knows what he wants and WANTS it NOW LOL he is so vocal, if he could talk he would never be quiet. I love it. Yes, he is a brat, but that puppy was born to be my dog.
I have never owned a female dog, and now we have Sweet Pea (a yorkie) she is 5 months old. She is a little sweetie. Not as outgoing as Sebastian and barely peeps a sound. But, she has spunk when she is arournd Sebastian. She is not the dress me up I"m gonna be your lil' prissy doll. Oh no, unlike Sebastian she loves the dirt, loves to dig and be a little tom boy. She doesn't like her hair up nor does she like clothes on her. But she is the sweetest little thing.
Maltese are VERY cute, but I was a little concerned about keeping that white fur white.
Good luck, you have made good choices.