Group V — TOY DOGS 
MALTESE — A native of 
the Island of Malta, this 
very ancient breed has been 
known for more than tweiv 
ty^eight hundred years. The 
Maltese is a spaniel, not a 
terrier. He is intelligent, 
active and affectionate. The 
long, straight coat hangs 
down evenly on both sides, 
being parted from head to tail. In color he is pure white and the ideal 
weight is 3 pounds or under. 
YORKSHIRE TERRIER — This toy dog is believed to be a descend' 
ant of the Skye Terrier, and as a breed is not very old. It was intro' 
duced into this country 
from England about 1880. 
The Yorkshire is a very 
small dog, weighing only a 
few pounds. His coat is 
moderately long, straight, 
and glossy like silk. In color 
he is dark steel blue with 
tan on the head, chest and 
legs. 
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