="Silver" Yorkshire.=--Points identical with those of the Standard Yorkshire, as described above, except colouring, which should be as follows: _Back._--Silver. _Head._--Pale tan or straw colour. _Muzzle and Legs._--Light tan. _Ears._--A shade darker tan.
Quantity and length of coat 15 Quality and texture of coat 10 Richness of tan on head and legs 15 Colour of hair on body 15 Head 10 Eyes 5 Ears 5 Legs and feet 5 Tail (carriage of) 5 Mouth 5 Formation and general appearance 10 --- Total 100
=Italian Greyhounds.=--The Italian Greyhound is somewhat fuller in proportion than the English Greyhound, and the nose is somewhat shorter. In other respects this beautiful dog follows the lines of its prototype as closely as possible, due allowance being made for difference in size. The colour most prized is a golden fawn, then cream, or blue fawn, followed by reds and whites; mixtures are not considered desirable. Coat should be very fine, soft, and glossy. The best size is that of a dog of about 8 lbs. weight.--From Rawdon Lee's "Modern Dogs." Hon. Secretary of Club, Mrs. Scarlett, Went House, West Malling, Kent.
=Maltese.=--This is probably the oldest of the toy dogs, having been highly prized by the ladies of ancient Greece, and doubtless of other nations at the same time. The coat is very long, straight, and silky (in first-rate specimens sweeping the ground), quite free from woolliness and from the slightest curl. Colour, pure white. Nose should be black, also roof of the mouth. Ears moderately long, the hair on them mingling with that on the neck. Tail short and well feathered, curled tightly over back. Size should not exceed 5 lbs. or 6 lbs., the smaller the better, other points being correct.--Rawdon Lee's "Modern Dogs." They have the Maltese Club of London. Hon. Secretary, Arthur Stevenson, 52, Holloway Road, N.
=Poodles.=--Points of the perfect black poodle, as defined by the Poodle Club. Secretary, Mr. L. W. Crouch, The Orchard, Swanley Village, Kent. _General Appearance._--That of a very active, intelligent, and elegant-looking, dog, well built, and carrying himself very proudly. _Head._--Long, straight, and fine, the skull not broad, with a slight peak at the back. _Muzzle._--Long (but not snipy) and strong; not full in cheek; teeth white, strong, and level; gums black; lips black and not showing lippiness. _Eyes._--Almond-shaped, very dark, full of fire and intelligence. _Nose._--Black and sharp. _Ears._--The leather long and wide, low set on, hanging close to the face. _Neck._--Well proportioned and strong, to admit of the head being carried high and with dignity. _Shoulders._--Strong and muscular, sloping well to the back. _Chest._--Deep and moderately wide. _Back._--Short, strong, and slightly hollowed, the loins broad and muscular, the ribs well sprung and braced up. _Feet._--Rather small and of a good shape, the toes well arched, pads thick and hard.