My dog and I

Chapter 59: THE TERRIER (MALTESE).

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A concise handbook that surveys numerous dog breeds, outlining origins, physical standards, temperament, uses, and points scales for judging; it provides breed-by-breed descriptions and typical colors and measurements, illustrated with half-tone images and marginal sketches. Practical guidance covers selection of puppies and adult dogs, daily care and management, treatment protocols for common illnesses, and feeding and conditioning for exhibition. Appendices supply technical terminology and a breeders’ directory to assist novices. The tone is practical and aimed at owners of one or two dogs, simplifying more complex kennel literature for lay readers.

THE TERRIER (MALTESE).

Mrs. J. P. Wade’s, Corona, L. I.

Flossie.

Origin.—Indigenous to the island of Malta, and spoken of by Aristotle, B.C. 370, as the lap-dog of the fashionable Greeks and Romans.

Uses.—A pet dog essentially.

Scale of Points, Etc.

	Value.
Size	15
Coat	15
Color	15
Color of eyes	10
Color of nose	10
Tail	10
Ears	5
Legs and body	10
Symmetry	10
Total	100

As no standard is adopted, the following is the description of the dog.

Weight.—Five pounds; limit, seven pounds.

Color.—All white, with long, silky hair, looking like spun glass, straight, not curly, length not less than 7 inches.

Head and Body.—Nose and eyes black. Tail turned or doubled into coat on back. Ears small, drooping, well clad with hair. Mouth level; teeth white. Black-coated specimens are very rare and desirable.

Defect.—Ears with fawn markings.