are invariably produced from their dam quite free from black or brown markings.

When the Yorkshire terrier is about three to four months old, his colour begins to change down the sides, on his legs, &c.; but even at nine or ten months the back is still very dark, excepting in such specimens as eventually turn out too silvery and light in colour when fully matured. As a rule no more attention than daily washing, combing, and brushing need be paid to the puppy until it is approaching, say, ten months in age, when the coat is commencing to "break in colour" and increase in length and denseness. Then the following preparation should be obtained and rubbed thoroughly into the roots of the hair once a week: Tincture of cantharides, I ounce; oil of rosemary, an ounce; bay rhum, of a pint; olive oil, a pint, and white precipitate, i drachm. At the same time the puppy must be kept scrupulously clean and not allowed to run about too much. Indeed, he ought to be housed or kennelled in a case, one about 18in. by 14in. and some 16in. depth being the most adaptable size. A cushion should be used to lie upon, as hay, straw, shavings, &c., are liable to become entangled in the coat, of course to its detriment. As I have said, the dressing must be applied once a week, and done thoroughly, but

twice a day, i.e., night and morning, the coat should be thoroughly well brushed. It may occasionally be combed, but when the latter is being done, great care must be taken not to break any of the hairs or pull out any of the jacket. In addition the

dog must be washed each week, and continuously wear on his hind feet "boots" or shoes," or "socks" " or stockings," or whatever one likes to call them, of wash-leather. Such are sometimes made from linen or other material, but wash or chamois leather appears to be the best for the purpose. These of course prevent the little fellow from spoiling his coat by scratching, at the same time preserving the hair on the feet.

In due course the hair on the head or skull of the dog will increase in length, and when grown sufficiently, it should be tied up and plaited; this must be done afresh daily, at the same time it has to be well brushed, care being taken that none of the hairs become matted or stick to each other. There is a special brush used for the purpose, rather smaller than the ordinary toilet article, with the bristles about three inches in length; a suitable article costs about five shillings. The Yorkshire terrier, once upon a time, had, as a rule, his ears cut, but now this mutilation is discontinued we shall find him with the neat drop ears he often carried at the

earlier shows where special classes were provided. Mr. P. Eden's Albert, a particularly good dog in his day, had natural drop ears. The practice of cropping this little dog was absolutely useless from any point of view, for while the mutilation might have given a perkiness and smartness to shortcoated dogs, the length of the jacket on a good specimen Yorkshire terrier almost entirely covered the ears.

The feeding of these dainty, delicate little creatures is a matter of great importance, and if the ladies of ancient Rome fed their lap dogs on the breasts of chickens, the ladies of more prosaic old England are equally particular what they give to their cherished pets. These must be treated in a manner consistent with their confinement and moderate amount of exercise, the bowels always being kept in a normal condition, light and nourishing food being best for the purpose. Milk, with a little rice occasionally, milk biscuits, with bread and vegetables soaked in good gravy, not too fat, being mostly recommended. A bone sometimes and a little calves' liver are not amiss, but care must be taken not to force the appetite. Where they can be readily obtained and are not too expensive, fish, with the bones removed, and chicken do not come amiss.

From what I have written it will be seen that it

is no joke to keep a Yorkshire terrier in healthy and suitable condition for exhibition purposes, and such is no doubt the reason why its popularity has not progressed with the times.

One of the most interesting sights in a modern dog show is when the Yorkshire terriers are being judged. Their fair owners, handsomely dressed as a rule, always looking quite charming, and wearing snow white aprons, enter the ring, carrying their dog in one arm and its highly polished case house in the other; they have also one of their specialty brushes. The case is deposited upon the ground, the little fellow to be exhibited is placed upon the top of it, and, until the judge is looking around, final touches are carefully given the toilet. The exhibit is then allowed to trot about, sometimes in a lead, sometimes without one. The judge now picks up the dog in his hands and examines it carefully, even to the parting of the coat down the back; then it is allowed another run, and if the class be a big one and troublesome the exhibitress carries the dog under her arm, or replaces him on the top of his case. Then in due course the awards are made, and it is seldom that we hear any grumbling. The competitors are eventually taken back to their benches, and, all being right, the hair on the head, which had been "let down," is replaited

and retied, the chamois socks are replaced on the hind legs, and the little competitor is once more safely ensconced in his box, which is now bedecked with cherry-coloured ribbons and choice flowers, or elaborately curtained with valuable lace.

Actual measurements do not go for very much, but the length of the hair on the body and head of some of the best dogs is almost incredible, and its texture and colour are simply extraordinary. It is said that when in his best form the little dog Conqueror, already alluded to, had hair of almost uniform length of 24in. ; he weighed about 5lb. One of the smartest little dogs of the variety, and a game little chap too, was Mr T. Kirby's Smart, which did a lot of winning thirty odd years ago. Old Huddersfield Ben was another of the "pillars" of the breed, and one of the first good dogs Mrs. Foster procured. Ben was a game little chap, could kill a rabbit, fully his own weight, and he on one occasion. came fourth in a rat killing competition, although pitted against dogs bigger than himself. Ben killed four full sized rats. Mrs. Troughear's Dreadnought was likewise a celebrity; and Mrs. Foster's (Bradford) Bright and Sandy, Fearnought and Cobden were notable dogs of a past generation. Indeed, to the latter (one of our few lady judges), and to her