The Pomeranian. 329 



Marco occupies a high position, and, in short, may 

 be described as a most typical specimen of his race. 

 In substantiation of this we may point to the fact of 

 his having at the late Kennel Club Show, the first 

 time he was ever exhibited, carried off not only first 

 prize in his class, but also the gold medal given by 

 the Pomeranian Club. In colour, Marco is a deep 

 red sable, excepting on the tail and hind feathering, 

 which merges into a very pale tint of the same hue, 

 almost white. In build he is proportionate and sym- 

 metrical, scaling probably about I2lb. in weight. He 

 has the correct coat, which is both straight and 

 profuse, especially about the neck, where it forms a 

 dense frill or mane. He is heavily feathered about 

 the thighs, and his caudal appendage, which is quite 

 orthodox in its carriage, is covered with a profuse 

 quantity of hair, which, fountain-like, flows over his 

 back. His eyes, in colour, match the colour of the 

 dog's body, and he is bright, sharp, and intelligent 

 looking, with small, erectly carried ears, which 

 appear sensitive to every sound. 



" Fortunate in being the recipient of such Royal 

 care and companionship, Marco is a most attractive 

 little fellow and doubtless deserving of the caresses 

 lovingly bestowed upon him by his Royal mistress." 



Her Majesty has, however, other Pomeranians, 

 which are more or less fawn and white in colour, 



