I got my daughter, who was 8 then, a morkie instead of a Yorkie like I have always had and still have. She is full grown and 1 lbs smaller than my baby. she weighs a little over 3 lbs. She has been an absolute joy! The best part of the Yorkie is there and the most obsessive/compulsive parts of the Yorkie are not. Which is WONDERFUL! She is smart, calm, and quite a character. We are learning their coat. Depending on the qualities she/he picks up the coat is sooooo different. Maci is so so soft and thick thick. My yorkies is thick but not soft like feathers. the maltese hair must be extremely different. It is almost full length now and I am considering braiding or wrapping. she is just now getting some mats, but unfortunately unlike our Yorkies, you don't see their mats until they are the size of a small tomatoe. Good luck! If you want to know more just email me. if u want to see a pic of Maci let me know.