Mrs. H. T. Foote's, New Rochelle, N. Y. 

 Me Too. 



THE MEXICAN HAIRLESS. 



Origin. — One of the oldest of known breeds, being found nearly 

 all over the world, but best known as coming from Mexico, where 

 its origin is unknown. 

 Uses. — A pet dog. 



Description. — A smart-looking sort of terrier of some kind, 

 with perhaps a bit of greyhound blood in it. There is no scale of 

 points, nor is there any club organized to foster the breed. It is 

 entirely devoid of hair, except sometimes a tuft or crest on its 

 jlj head and a few straggling hairs on various parts of the body. 

 It is a lively little fellow, mostly of a brown color, and, though 

 devoid of hair, can stand the cold very well. It has a rounded 

 ^ body, a bit cobby in appearance, with somewhat of a terrier head. 

 :^ Weight is about i 5 pounds. 



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