THE YORKSHIRE TERRIER. 
by Mr. Sam Jessop of Nelson, Lancashire, 
could not easily be improved upon. Mr. 
Jessop is himself a well-known authority on 
the Yorkshire Terrier, and no one better 
understands the rearing and treatment of 
the breed. His advice on the bathing of a 
long-haired dog is so practical that it cannot 
fail to be useful. It is here quoted from 
his admirable pamphlet on the Yorkshire 
Terrier, to which the reader is referred for 
further information on treatment for ex- 
hibition. 
“Having filled the bath—the oval metal 
ones of suitable size are very convenient— 
with warm water to a sufficient depth to reach 
half-way up the body of the animal to be 
washed, take a piece of the best white curd 
soap in one hand, and a honeycomb sponge 
in the other; rub these together in the water 
until a good foamy lather is produced, then 
place the dog therein, and with the sponge 
dipped into the soapy water squeeze it out 
upon the parting along the neck, back, and 
tail, leaving the head until the last. Do this 
until any sticky matter attached to the coat 
may have become softened; then carefully 
work the fingers through the coat, keeping 
the hair extended to its full length. Do not 
rub the hair round and round, as though trying 
to make it into so many balls. Every part, 
excepting the head, having been thoroughly 
washed, carefully wet the head and wash the 
hair in the same way as that of the body, 
taking care that as little of the soap as possible 
gets into the eyes and up the nostrils. The 
reason for leaving the head until the last is 
that, however careful the operator may be, 
some soap is almost certain to get into the 
eyes, and cause a little irritation and conse- 
quent restlessness. If this is at the end of 
the washing, less inconvenience is caused to 
both the interested parties, and the dog can 
be removed immediately afterwards and rinsed 
in tepid water. This having been done, and 
a good fire having been seen to, take the dog 
out of the water, and squeeze the coat, then 
place him on a thick towel capable of absorbing 
plenty of moisture, stand him upon a stool 
or box in front of the fire, wrap the ends of 
the towel over the dog, and press with the 
hands, so as to take up as much of the water 
from the coat as possible. Do not rub the 
coat; simply mop up the moisture. When 
the hair commences to dry, begin to brush out 
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with a clean brush, and loosen any mats which 
may have begun to form; continue to brush 
until the coat is quite dry. If it is allowed 
to dry without brushing, waviness will be 
likely to make its appearance, and mats be 
difficult to remove.”’ 
Special brushes are made for long-haired 
dogs. They are of convenient size, with 
long bristles, each tuft of which is of varied 
lengths that penetrate beneath the surface 
of the coat without the exercise of undue 
pressure. 
For the full display of their beauty, 
Yorkshire Terriers depend very much upon 
careful grooming. Watching a collection of 
these exhibits at a dog show, one notices 
that in the judging ring their owners con- 
tinue to ply the brush to the last moment 
when the little morsel of dog flesh is passed 
into the judge’s hands. It is only by groom- 
ing that the silvery cascade of hair down 
the dog’s sides and the beautiful tan face- 
fall that flows like a rain of gold from his 
head can be kept perfectly straight and free 
from curl or wrinkle; and no grease or 
pomade, even if their use were officially 
permitted, could impart to the coat the 
glistening sheen that is given by the dexterous 
application of the brush. The gentle art 
of grooming is not to be taught by theory. 
Practice is the best teacher. But the novice 
may learn much by observing the deft 
methods employed by an expert exhibitor. 
Mr. Peter Eden, of Manchester, is generally 
credited with being the actual inventor of 
the Yorkshire Terrier. He was certainly 
one of the earliest breeders and owners, and 
his celebrated Albert was only one of the 
many admirable specimens with which he 
convinced the public of the charms of this 
variety of dog. He may have given the 
breed its first impulse, but Mrs. M. A. 
Foster, of Bradford, was for many years the 
head and centre of all that pertained to the 
Yorkshire Terrier, and it was undoubtedly 
she who raised the variety to its highest 
point of perfection. Her success was due 
to her enthusiasm, to the admirable con- 
dition in which her pets were always main- 
tained, and to the care which she bestowed 
upon their toilets. Her dogs were invariably 
