I have two Malts and 1 Yorkie. I will always have a Maltese in my life. They are wonderful dogs. They are loyal and playful. Mine are not yappy at all. Their upkeep is a tiny bit harder than my Yorkie only because they are white and their coat is currently longer than my Yorkie. They have the most expressive eyes also. I just love both breeds and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them at all. You can find quiet a bit of information on them on YT sister site MT.
www.maltesetalk.com