Ladies’ Toy Dogs. 99 
ears clipped, with tails left perfect, but some people 
prefer both left as Nature provides them. The rough 
blue fawn, silky coat terrier, makes a very pretty toy 
dog, and so does the dwarf bull terrier—both resembling 
the larger breeds in all points. The Italian greyhound, 
crossed with the terrier or spaniel, is often passed off as 
the pure toy terrier, especially the latter, which may be 
known by the full eye peculiar to the spaniel breed. 
The Poodle.—This dog is not unlike the terrier in 
general conformation, very intelligent, and quick in 
learning various tricks. In temper he is apt to exhibit 
peevishness, and even to bite. The colour is black or 
white, the coat being curly, and, when not cropped, 
grows inordinately from head to stern, reaching even to 
the ground. This peculiarity affords opportunity for 
many owners to practise “trimming” or “clipping,” 
‘portions here and there being entirely removed, while 
others are allowed to remain like tufts, circlets on the 
limbs, or robe-like folds reaching to the ground. The 
general appearance is then supposed to be greatly en- 
hanced, particularly if the animal is used by the peripa- 
tetic player or street conjuror, whose performances admit 
of ample scope for showing the tricksy capabilities of the 
_animal. The following are the points laid down by the 
Poodle Club: 
The Perfect Black Poodle.—TZhe General Appear- 
ance is that of a strong, active, and very intelligent dog ; 
well built, and perfectly coated with curls or long ropy 
“cords.” Head: Long; the skull large and plenty of 
room for brain power; wide between the ears and a 
slight peak; the parts over the eyes well arched; the 
whole thickly covered with curls or cords. Muzzle: 
Long (but not “snipey ”), strong, square, and deep ; the 
“stop” should be defined, but not to a very great extent. 
The. zeeth should be perfectly level, strong, and white. 
Eyes : Small, dark, and bright, with a very intelligent 
expression ; they should be set at right angles with the 
Tine of the face. Vose: Large, and perfectly black in 
colour, with wide open nostrils. Z£azs.: Very long, close 
