i have a Maltese also, and she is the sweetest, cutest, most friendly thing on four paws! She LOVES to cuddle but also LOVES to play. she likes to play fetch but u dont need to play very long with her becase those little legs have two work so hard to go just 5 feet! lol i would DEFINATELY recomend the breed.... she is like a all-around kinda breed, she is cuddly and snuggly but active and playful. A stranger is her best friend! she is also very smart. it took us just TWO DAYS to litter box train her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! she can also do a lot of tricks, like dance, walk, sit, stay, paw, and lay down. i love her so much!
GOOD LUCK! TELL US IF U GET ONE! (and post pics!)

~ Jess ~