I loved my little yorkie Olivia. After she died, I did some research and came up with a couple of breeds that appealed to me if I couldn't find another yorkie - Maltese was one of those breeds, and then Gracie (Maltese) just kind of dropped in my lap!
Well...not exactly dropped in my lap, but close!
As others said, I love the white coat but do not like the tear stains...but most of all I like the Maltese personality just as well as a yorkie.