346 Modern Dogs. 



particularly good dog in his day, had natural drop 

 ears. With this variety ear cropping has increased, 

 and may now be said to be general. 



The feeding of these dainty, delicate little 

 creatures is a matter of great importance, and 

 if the ladies of ancient Rome fed their lap dogs on 

 the breast of chicken, the ladies of more prosaic old 

 England are equally particular what they give to 

 their cherished pets. These must be fed in a manner 

 consistent with their confinement and lack of 

 exercise, the bowels always being kept in a normal 

 condition, and light and nourishing food is best for 

 the purpose. Milk, with a little rice occasionally, 

 milk biscuits, with bread and vegetables soaked in 

 good gravy, not too fat, being best. A bone 

 sometimes and a little calves' liver are not amiss, 

 but care must be taken not to force the appetite. 

 Where they can be obtained and are not too 

 expensive, fish with the bones removed and chicken 

 do not come amiss. 



From what I have written it will be seen that it 

 is no joke to keep a Yorkshire terrier in healthy and 

 suitable condition for exhibition purposes, and such 

 is no doubt the reason why its popularity has not 

 progressed with the times. One of the most 

 interesting sights in a modern dog show is when 

 the Yorkshire terriers are being 'judged. Their 



