THE MALTESE DOG. 21 
Gibbs of Morden, and was descended from parents imported by 
Mr. Lukey direct from Manilla. 
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“ PsycHE,” * a Maltese Bitch, the Property of Miss Gibbs of Morden. 
Points of the Maltese dog :— 
VALUE | VALUE 
Eyes, 5 Size, 15 
Ears, fo Gi Tail, eG 
Nose, . 5 Symmetry, . - 5 
Coat, . . 30 prea 
Colour, . . 20 Total, g . 100 
* “Psyche,” the original of the engraving, was bred by Mr. Lukey of Morden, 
direct from the parent stock, being by “Cupid” out of “ Psyche,” who were both 
brought from Manilla in 1841, and bought there at a high price by Captain Lukey 
of the East India Company’s Service. They were intended as a present for the 
Queen, but, after being nine months on board ship, were found on their arrival in 
England not presentable, from their coats having been entirely neglected during the 
voyage, “Psyche” is now (1859) twenty months old, pure white, weighs 34 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 offensive breath, being naturally cleanly and capablé 
of, instruction. 
