98 A MANUAL OF TOY DOGS 



should be very fine, soft, and glossy. The best size 

 is that of a dog of about 8 Ibs. weight. From Rawdon 

 Lee's " Modern Dogs." Hon. Secretary of Club, Mrs. 

 Scarlett, Went House, West Mailing, Kent. 



Maltese. This is probably the oldest of the toy 

 dogs, having been highly prized by the ladies of ancient 

 Greece, and doubtless of other nations at the same 

 time. The coat is very long, straight, and silky (in 

 first-rate specimens sweeping the ground), quite free 

 from woolliness and from the slightest curl. Colour, 

 pure white. Nose should be black, also roof of the 

 mouth. Ears moderately long, the hair on them 

 mingling with that on the neck. Tail short and well 

 feathered, curled tightly over back. Size should not 

 exceed 5 Ibs. or 6 Ibs., the smaller the better, other points 

 being correct. Rawdon Lee's " Modern Dogs." They 

 have the Maltese Club of London. Hon. Secretary, 

 Arthur Stevenson, 52, Holloway Road, N. 



Poodles. Points of the perfect black poodle, as 

 defined by the Poodle Club. Secretary, Mr. L. W. 

 Crouch, The Orchard, Swanley Village, Kent. General 

 Appearance. That of a very active, intelligent, and 

 elegant-looking, dog, well built, and carrying himself 

 very proudly. Head. Long, straight, and fine, the 

 skull not broad, with a slight peak at the back. Muzzle. 

 Long (but not snipy) and strong; not full in cheek ; 

 teeth white, strong, and level ; gums black ; lips black 

 and not showing lippiness. Eyes. Almond-shaped, 

 very dark, full of fire and intelligence. Nose. Black 

 and sharp. Ears. The leather long and wide, low set 

 on, hanging close to- the face. Neck. Well propor- 

 tioned and strong, to admit of the head being carried 

 high and with dignity. Shoulders-. Strong and mus- 

 cular, sloping well to* the back. Chest. Deep and 

 moderately wide. Back, Short, strong, and slightly 

 followed, the loins broad and muscular, the ribs well 

 sprung and braced up. Feet. Rather small and of a 

 good shape, the toes well arched, pads thick and hard. 



