MALTESE OTHER NAMES: Bichon Maltiase

ORIGIN: Italy

HEIGHT: 8-10 in.

GROUP: Gun dog

WEIGHT: 4-7 lbs.

COAT: Long (8 1/2 inches), silky, and thick; no undercoat

COLOR: White; light ivory is acceptable

Mrs J E Hill, Meadowcroft, Silt Road, Marsh, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0DB. (01354) 655078.

Miss C Turner, Pennifold, Holbrigg Lane, Kettlestone, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0NT.

(01328) 878704. Miss S J Jackson, Cottage Garden Cattery, 3 Orchard Cottages, Clifford Hill, Little Houghton, Northamptonshire, NN7 1AL. (01604) 891420.

Mrs D M Palmer, Turramurra, Mill Street, Aston on Clun, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 8EN. (01588) 660658.

Miss C Ripsher, Church Farm, Church Hill, Pyrford, Woking, Surrey, GU22 8XH. (01483) 724203.