Although a separate class is made in the programmes of most of our large dog shows for this breed, under the title "terriers except black and tan," the difference between it and the black and tan is only one of colour. In size, shape, and mental characteristics the two are identical, and consequently it is needless to repeat the description given in the article on the black and tan terrier, which will serve equally well for the subject of the present one.

In the early exhibitions of dogs, and notably at those held at Islington and Cremorne in 1862-3, the chief prizes were carried off by Mr. White, of Clapham, both in the small (or toy) and large classes. His dogs, however, were very bare of hair, and in other respects showed signs of in-breeding, from which cause, probably, he did not continue to hold the premiership, Mr. Tupper and Mr. Hinks being first and second at Islington in 1864. Mr. P. Swindells, of Stockport; the late Mr. J. Martin, of Salford; Mr. J. Roocroft, of Bolton; Mr. G. Stables, of Manchester; and Mr. Skidmore, of Nantwich, have latterly been the most prominent breeders - those dogs exhibited by Mr. Shirley, M.P., the Rev. J. Mellor, and Mr. Murchison having been bred by one or other of the above-named gentlemen.

The originals of the portraits accompanying this article belonged to Mr. Vero Shaw, having been purchased by him. Sylph, by Mr. Stable's Viper out of Vic, is well known to fame, having taken first prize at Hull, the Alexandra Palace, Crystal Palace, Belfast, Fakenham, Darlington, and Wolverhampton. Sylvio (late Chance) is by Mr. P. Swindell's Joe out of Sylph, and has won three first prizes, namely, at Bath, Darlington, and the Agricultural Hall.