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 Zoints 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. Ifblack 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 
