That Maltese is just stunning!!! She has beautiful pigment!!!
When I was bit by the show bug I was trying to decide if I wanted to go for a Maltese or a Yorkie... Due to the dirt here in AZ (and a lot of pondering) the Yorkie won over. A poor Maltese would have to be bleached all the time. No fun for them and certainly no fun for me.

I wish you the best of luck with her!!!
I also noticed something about tearing and wanted to mention a product called Eye Envy. Don't know if any of you have heard of it but it does work and it is safe for cats, dogs, puppies, ect. Great stuff!!! I have used it, loved it, and now carry it too... see the way I do it is if I find something I love I start to carry it. LOL
Again super good luck with you lil girl!!!
Roni