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Maltese

Maltese - Vintage Picture
1938

Though no doubt exceeded in antiquity by certain oriental breeds, the Maltese is reckoned the oldest toy dog in Europe, as it dates back some centuries B.C. Their remarkable appearance should certainly make them an unmistakable breed, and they have changed little with the years. They are not necessarily white as shown here, but they should be self-coloured. The smaller the dog (down to 4-lb.) and the longer the hair, the better.

1938 DOGS - SECOND SERIES OF 48 No 8 ISSUED BY GALLAHER

The cards illustrated are all scans of the original vintage cards ... they originally came in cigarette packets each card is of a standard size: approx 1½ x 2¾ inches the descriptions on the back were often duplicated or reproduced with little variation.

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