[Rachael x]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

I just want to correct some misinformation in this thread. Yorkies are not smaller than Maltese. Properly bred to the standard, they are both the same size.

Size - Weight under 7 pounds, with from 4 to 6 pounds preferred. Overall quality is to be favored over size.

American Maltese Association

Weight

Must not exceed seven pounds.

Yorkshire Terrier Club of America Official Breed Standard

I didnt know that, thanks for correcting me.
Generally Maltese here in England are larger then Yorkies, but I know that is not a fact and that you get larger and smaller dogs all over the world.
I was just speaking from experience, but thanks for the correction.