98 Ladies' Toy Dogs. 



wanting, even in the original home of his birth. Nothing 

 of the breed, as we know -it at this day, exists in the 

 Island of Malta. As a drawing-room pet, it would be 

 impossible to find a dog so thoroughly adapted for the 

 purpose. Besides being diminutive, he is even-tempered, 

 sagacious, and firm in his attachment. No breed of dog 

 is more cleanly in his habits. He is surprisingly intelli- 

 gent, rapidly discovers the mind of his teacher, and 

 easily becomes proficient in various feats. He is full of 

 life and spirits, moves with the alertness and grace of the 

 squirrel, and by his innocent cunning and clever antics 

 proves himself an indispensable companion. One of the 

 most perfect dogs of this breed is said to be " Prince 

 Lillywhite," by " Prince Leopold," ex " Queenie." He 

 is the property of Mrs. Watts, of Antwerp House, 48 

 Lordship Road, Stoke Newington, N. 



The points are as follows :— Head, closely resembles 

 that of the Skye terrier, but the hair covering the face is 

 more flossy. The general coat is as long also, but more 

 transparent and soft, sometimes running into a fine species 

 of wool ; tail carried over the back, but very short with a 

 brush of silky hair. Colour white, with an occasional 

 patch of fawn. Weight, not more than 6 lbs. or 7 lbs., 

 and as much less as possible. 



The points are :^— Colour, 30 ; coat^ 30; nose and eyes, 

 20; tail and carriage, 15 ; symmetry, 5. 



The Toy Terrier.— Each variety of the terrier when 

 bred less than 5, or even 7 lbs., is considered to belong 

 to the toys. If black and tan, the colours should be very 

 distinct and rich, without a speck of white, and on the 

 tan each toe should be pencilled with a fine streak of 

 black, reaching to the knee. This is a point greatly in- 

 sisted on by fanciers. In other respects the description 

 of this dog already given will apply. Blue and fawn 

 smooth terriers are also prized highly, but they are not 

 so handsome in my opinion as the black and tan. 

 Smooth white terriers should be without a speck of 

 colour ; but they show too much of the pink colour of 

 the skin for my taste. These dogs have generally their 



