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Originally Posted by blondyinnh  Hello,
This is my first post! My husband and I have been looking for a small dog. We were sold on a maltese but also really, really love the cuteness of a yorkie. Are they similar? We have been researching and I'd really just love to hear some feedback on what some think. I know this is a yorkie board but need honest opinions here  We liked maltese for their white color, lap dog, gentle, best friend qualities BUT we are concerned there may be too much maintenance which goes alot with their coat, eyes, etc. Yorkies are so cute but we wonder if they will be too yippy, not as affectionate and I heard their coat can smell stronger. Help please? Thank you |
I adore my yorkie, and yorkies in general. I have never owned a maltese. From my yorkie experiences i know that they are super affectionate, i get more loving from Ella than by boyfriend (ha ha), all the yorkies that my family and i own yap when they are exicted or when a stranger comes to the house. They are not all that way though. As far as having a smelly coat, idk about other yorkies but Ella needs bathed ever 3-4 days. Though i do take her outside alot. Then again my sister's yorkie also goes outside alot but doesn't get nearly as stinky as Ella. Of course if anyone asked me maltese or yorkie i'd say 100% yorkie all the way b/c i'm sold on them. I would say though to do your research. They two breeds in m opinion are very different and have different needs. Whichever dog is more compatible for you and your needs is the one to go with. Don't take on a dog that you think will be too high maintenance for you to handle. =]