150 WATCH DOGS, HOUSE DOGS, AND TOY DOGS. 



Points. — The weight should never exceed 5 or 6 lbs. Head 

 closely resemblhig that of the Skye, but with more shining and 

 silky hair. Coat as long as that dog's ; but more transparent and 

 silky. Actions lively and playful, and altogether rendering it a 

 pleasing pet. The tail is curved over the back, very small and 

 short, with a brush of silky hair. Colour white, with an oc- 

 casional patch of fawn on the ear or paw. The breed was so 

 scarce some time ago, as to induce Sir E. Landseer to paint one 

 as the last of his race ; since which several have been imported 

 from Malta, and, though still scarce, they are now to be obtained. 

 The little bitch from which the above portrait was sketched is the 

 property of Miss Gibbs, of Morden, and is descended from parents 

 imported by Mr. Lukey direct from Manilla. 



THE POMERANIAN OR SPITZ DOG. 



This cheerful little dog is extremely common on the Continent 

 of Europe, where it goes by the name of Loiip-loiip. Until lately 



ship were found on their arrival in England not presentable, from their coats 

 having been entirely neglected during the voyage. "Psyche" is now twenty 

 months old, pure white, weighs 3| lbs., measures in length of hair across the 

 shoulders 15 inches, and when in her gambols presents in appearance a ball of 

 animated floss silk, her tail falling on her back like spun glass. Of all the 

 canine pets this breed is the most lovable, being extremely animated and 

 sagacious, full of natural tricks, and perfectly free from the defects of the 

 spaniel, viz. snoring and an oiTeusive breath, being naturally cleanly and capable 

 of instruction. 



