I would choose between a yorkie or the maltese. Actually that was what I did when looking around for another dog. I decided to not get the maltese because of their white coat and how much time you have to put into it to keep it looking nice. I already have a bichon frise and that is also a all white dog...and I'll just tell you that from my experience it is alot of work. She is stained...her paws..a bit around her muzzle and her tear stains are not so pretty. I try to do the best I can but since she does go out when it rains and snows in all kind of weather shes a mess alot. I now have a yorkie and as someone else said if they have any stains I cant see it. Hes the cutest lil boy and I'm glad I got him. He is pretty smart comparin him to my bichon
Heres a site that you can check on personalities and health etc...Goodluck
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/yorkshireterrier.htm http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/maltese.htm http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/shihtzu.htm
And this is what a bichon looks like if you havent seen one
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bichonfrise.htm