304 THE MALTESE 



not use so-called ' Egg Julep/ which is usually made 

 of oil and lime-water. Brushing and combing must 

 always be attended to." 



The Maltese Club of London gives the following 

 standard : 



HEAD. Should not be narrow, but should be of 

 terrier shape, not too long but not apple-headed. 



EARS. Should be long and well feathered, and 

 hang close to the side of the head, the hair tQ be 

 well mingled with the coat at the shoulders. 



EYES. Should be dark brown with black rims 

 and not too far apart. 



NOSE. Should be pure black. 



LEGS AND FEET. Legs should be short and 

 straight, feet round, and the pads of the feet should 

 be black. 



BODY AND SHAPE. Should be short and cobby, 

 low to the ground, and the back should be straight 

 from the top of the shoulder to the tail. 



TAIL CARRIAGE. Should be well arched over the 

 back and feathered. 



COAT, LENGTH AND TEXTURE. Should be a 

 good length, the longer the better, of a silky texture, 

 not in any way woolly, and should be straight. 



COLOUR. It is desirable that they should be pure 

 white, but slight lemon marks should not count 

 against them. 



CONDITION AND APPEARANCE. Should be of a 

 sharp, terrier appearance, with a lively action ; the 

 coat should not be stained, but should be well 

 groomed in every way. 



SIZE. The most approved weights should be from 

 4 Ib. to 9! lb., the smaller the better, but should 

 not be more than 10 lb. at the outside. 



