The standard for maltese is a long silky coat just like the yorkies. Also just like yorkies, you will find many maltese whose coats are cotton instead of the silk. Maltese are also the same weight as yorkies and you will find some bigger and smaller just like yorkies. They are beautiful dogs and real good cuddlers. I just got my maltese boy a few weeks ago. He gets along great with Scampers my yorkie. The are best friends already and their personalities are so similiar. I don't have any pictures of him yet, I need to get some of him. You will love having a maltese!! Remember to post pictures of him when you get him!!! Oh and someone mentioned maltesetalk, they also have
www.spoiledmaltese.com/forum/