I had a female maltese for about 10 years. My son gave her to me as a gift for Christmas. She was a year old when I got her. She was the complete opposite of Pepper my Yorkie. She didn't want to cuddle, you could take her outside and she would just stay right around the house, never tried to wander off. Pepper on the other hand, always wants cuddles, and I don't dare take him out without his leash.
I lost Precious 6 months before my mom passed. It took me two years to finally get another dog. I should have never waited. Pepper has been my lifesaver.
Well, I guess I am saying (the long way around), is that I would get another Maltese if I couldn't have a Yorkie.
Precious.........