TOY TERRIERS. 159 



compact ; the chest being full enough, but the brisket not so deep 

 as in the true terrier, or in the Italian cross. 



The Skye terrier, as used for toy purposes, is oft«n crossed with 

 the spaniel to get silkiness of coat. See page 81. 



The j^oinfs are as there described. 



Scotch terriers are seldom used as toys, and are not considered 

 such by the fanciers of the animal. 



The Halifax Blue tan terrier is a toy dog, whether the weight 

 is 16 lbs. or 3 lbs., between which everj' gradation may be found. 

 The colour of the back is a blue sometimes stained with fawn, all 

 the rest of the body being a rich golden tan. The hair is Ion? 

 and silky, always parting down the middle, and very long at the 

 muzzle, from which it hangs like a beard. The shape resembles 

 that of the Scotch terrier. 



The Italian Greyhound has been already described at page 44. 



