Should I get a Maltese or a Shih Tzu?

1. I have a shih tzu and they are the best. 2. Either dog cost about $400 - $1000 that just what they usually cost unless you adopt one than it's about $100 thats the prices in my area. If you get either one they cost money to groom them and that's about $50 each time you have it groomed and that's every month no getting around it. 3. Every dog is obedient if you train them right, not yelling and screaming just being firm and sticking to it like you would a child. 4. No dogs should be home for long periods of time but if people who owned dogs didn't work than who would have one. 5. Any dog is good first time pets just keep in mind of the grooming some people wouldn't listen thinking that they can do it theirself and shouldn't. Good luck with whatever you do.