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Originally Posted by Puzzlement  Thanks for the input! 
I didn't realize Yorkies didn't shed! That was one of my concerns... couldn't imagine walking around with all that long hair stuck to my clothes and wasn't sure what I'd have to do to prevent it!
Sounds like some of you have Yorkies that are lap dogs and some of you find that yours aren't cuddlers. Anyone know how I would go about finding one that's more of a lap dog type? Is that about choosing a breeder that breeds for that kind of personality or is there something that I would look for when going to choose a puppy? Do you think it's better to find an adult dog who already seems to have that kind of personality or to find a puppy that I can train to be a lap dog? Is it nature or nurture? 
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If you can find a reputable breeder, you can tell them what you are looking for and they will try to place the right puppy with you. Each puppy has its own personality, so it is up to you and/or your breeder to pick the one that fits best with your lifestyle. Since you want a lap dog, you probably wouldn't want to choose the puppy that's jumping all over the place. But you don't want to pick one that's overly calm either.
I have a male yorkie and a female maltese. Maltese require a tiny bit more grooming maintenance simply because they are white and just stepping outside makes my maltese not white anymore. LOL
Neither of them shed, and they are both extremely sweet!! They are actually both great lap dogs, but they get wild when they play!
Since you say you want to be able to travel with your dog, it's important that you start training your dog to like it's carrier and crate from the time that you get him/her.
I love both the yorkie and maltese breeds. I think the key is to find a very reputable breeder who will help you through the process. A reputable breeder won't hesitate to answer any questions that you may have. Try to find a one or two excellent breeders for each of the breeds that you like and maybe talk to them about what you're looking for.
Good luck!!