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accused of a great resemblance to his northern neighbor. In our eyes the 

 breed much more closely resembles the Maltese dog, save in color; but there is 

 no doubt that some of our more typical breeds of 'Terriers have been also 

 drawn upon for his production. Many persons who are ignorant on " doggy " 

 subjects persistently confuse the Yorkshire with what they term the "Scotch 

 Terrier," thereby meaning the Skye, we presume. There is, however, no 

 visible ground or reason ever given for their opinions, which are certainly based 

 on error, and ignorance of the subject 





LANCASHIRE BEN (A. K. C. S B. 16278;. 

 Owned by P. H. Coombs, Bangor, Maine. 



Before leaving the subject of the Yorkshire Terrier's origin, it may be 

 remarked that the puppies are born black in color, as are Dandy Dinmonts, 

 and do not obtain their proper shade of coat until they are some months old. 

 Searchers after the truth may here discover some connection, which we our- 

 selves confess we do not, between the Yorkshire and Dandy Dininont Terriers, 

 in consequence of this peculiarity in the young of both varieties. 



Mr. Hugh Dalziel, in his "British Dogs," says of this 

 breed : 



This dog long went by the name of Rough or Scotch Terrier, and many 

 dog-show committees in issuing their schedules still include them under that 



