Amertran Pomeranian Elub, Jnr.Pomeranian ReviewPUBLISHED QUARTERLY JULY, 19691wCHAMPION COLDPAZ JONNIE MIDNIGHTOregons First Black Pomeranian Champion, bred and owned by Mrs. Joy LeCompte of Goldpaz Kennels, Salem, Oregon.IN THIS ISSUEJudging by Shirley Ann Hoffman JUDGES FORUMVisit to Jeribeth Kennels ............................................................... by Merle and Tommy DanielsBIRK - DAVIS - HEYDE - YIPS YAPS2 POMERANIAN REVIEWPRESIDENTSMESSAGEMary F. CaseyWhere Oh Where are the Poms at the Shows, oh where, oh where can they be This is the question that is asked after every Specialty Show. We look at the size of the Yorkie entries, held the same day as Our February Specialty Show, and we wonder. Then we look at the number of entries the Pekingese Club has, their Specialty is also held in New York City, a month after ours. Again we wonder, WHAT IS WRONG I could go right down the list of breeds in the Toy Group and I think we would discover that the Pom entry at Our BIGGEST SPECIALTY SHOW is close to the bottom of the list Again I ask WHYMy Slogan for 1969 is LETS MAKE THIS THE YEAR FOR POMS. I know we can do it with just a little effort, THAT IS IF WE TRY. I may be a bit prejudiced, but I dont think there is a breed in the Toy Group that is more beautiful than the POMERANIAN. Others may be just as loving, iust as intelligent although I have my doubts, but not as beautiful, so lets start getting them out where the public can see them. Publicize hese little Powder Puffs that we all Love so dearly and above all HELP THE NOVICE, you wont be sorry.Last weekend I attended two shows n this area, my competition included i couple of Novice Exhibitors they Doth had very nice little Poms, but hey were poorly trimmed, one was a male, the other a female. On thefirst day I took the time to explain to the owner of the male the proper way to groom her little fellow and took out my scissors and did a bit of touching up on his ears they had not been trimmed at all, I showed her how to prepare the dog for being shown and told her to keep brushing that coat from the roots out until it was time to go into the ring, which she did. Results She went into the ring and beat me. I really didnt lose though, I won a friend. She will continue showing her Pom now and will be joining us at the shows.The little female was beyond help. Her coat was in excellent condition, but here again the breeder of this little dog neglected to tell the owner how to trim the feet. The owner had shown this little girl a while back under a Breeder Judge, whose comment was, Oh, your dogs feet need to be trimmed. At this show the feet were trimmed alright, JUST LIKE A POODLES.Needless to say, this exhibitor was very discouraged and said he was going to give up on Poms. The Pom People were quick to criticize, but no one would tell him how to trim the dog properly. I think I convinced him to give it another try He will let the hair grow out and next time he shows his little dog she will be trimmed properly.We were all novices at one time and WE had to rely on the help of others, lets not forget that and try to welcome these new people by offering Our Help. Maybe if we do this Our entry at the 1970 Specialty Show will surprise us all.As you will probably read in the Secretarys Column, Your Officers and Board of Directors have been busy. The Revision of the Standard is inContinued on Page 5POMERANIAN REVIEW 3Pomeranian Reviewof theAmmratt fhmwranian GIlub Jttr.OFFICERS OF THE CLUBPresident..................................................................................................................... Mrs. Mary F. CaseyFirst Vice President....................................................................................... Mrs. Madeline SalzmannSecond Vice President........................................................................................ Mrs. Katherine ProbstThird Vice President............................................................................................. Mrs. Anna E. CowieSecretary.....................Miss Joy S. Brewster, R.R. 3, U.S. Rt. 6, Newtown, Conn. 06470Treasurer .......................................................................................................................... Mrs. Elsie SivoriDelegate to the A. K. C........................................................................................................Mr. Bert BedellEXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMrs. Catherine E. Bedell Mrs. Dorothy HustedMrs. Phyllis Seeley Mrs. Gloria SetmayerMrs. Marlene ScottPOMERANIAN REVIEWInterim Editor............................Mrs. Sophie H. 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Bill will be sent for larger cuts.Advertising Manager reserves the right reasonably to edit copy or to refuse advertising not considered appropriate. If too much copy is submitted for size of display ordered, advertiser will be charged for additional space required.DEADLINEUnless stated otherwise, 20th of the month six weeks in advance of publication. For example, August 20 for October issue.4 POMERANIAN REVIEWSECRETARYSREPORTby JOY S. BREWSTER Rt. 3, U.S. Rt. 6 Newtown, Conn. 06470During the last quarter the Club has set up various programs and committees which we hope will be assisted by active participation of individual members as well as opinions and suggestions of all the regional clubs.SUMMER SPECIALTY-Anne Cow- ie is Show Chairman, and the classes at the Devon K. C. in October, 1969 have been designated as our National Summer Specialty. Mrs. David Crouse has been chosen as our judge, subject AKC approval. An open Club meeting will be held at this show.1970 WINTER SPECIALTY Marjorie Bullwinkle was appointed Show Chairman, and we are busy setting up plans for this show. It would be nice to receive offers of assistance and help from the regional clubs for territorial support and information relative to this show.A CODE OF ETHICS COMMITTEE has been established with Pauline Caldwell as Chairman. The Board recognizes an increased problem of the wholesale andor deliberate crossbreeder.A STANDARD REVISION COMMITTEE has also been established with Marlene Scott and Ruth Beam as Co- chairmen. This Committee will review the entire Standard including the color section, and report to the Board at our September meeting. Any opinions you wished voiced should be done so .immediately... All letters andinformation which I received as Chairman of the Color Committee inf the past have been turned over ro Marlene.Permission has been granted by the APC for regional specialties of the Michigan Pom Club Detroit Areal for classes with the Pontiac K. C. in August, 1969 and the Pom Club of Florida Miami Area for their specialty in January, 1970.An APC membership list including names and addresses will be distributed to all members of good standing ao June 1st, 1969. This mailing will take place in July.I am certain that each of you realize the importance of supporting the National Specialties and the Parent Club. The conclusions reached by these Committees, for instance, and your Board of Directors will have a lasting effect on the future of the Pom. In order for your vote to count you must be a member of the APC an active member preferably. I am certain the regional clubs have discussed these problems in general. However, what conclusions have been reached On an official basis has your regional club contacted the Board of Directors of the APC and stated that they wish to offer their assistance.Our problems are mutual in many areas, so why not work together As a start, does your regional club have an APC Delegate someone who will report information from the parent club and gather information from your club to feed back to the parent club. Even if your area does not have a regional club, how about an individual in a territory offering their services. Wouldnt this make the decisions and information of the APC Committees, both Show and Policy easier, as well as more of a national opinion through, participationPOMERANIAN REVIEW 5If you or your Club want to offer your assistance or information to our Committee Chairmen and Show Chairmen, I would be glad to forward your name andor any information to these people. Needless to say, as Secretary of the APC, I feel it important to setup a liaison between individual territories and the parent club. This can best be done through already established regional clubs. This is the feeling of the majority of your APC Board of Directors. The APC is a NATIONAL Club in particular, we need more than one voice and opinion for our decisions to be NATIONAL decisions we need your participation and support as an ACTIVE member. When the occasion arises express your opinion, but be constructive in your opposition.SUPPORT YOUR PARENT CLUB COME TO DEVONMYWAY KENNELS sendsCongratulations and Thanks toOlga and Darrell BakerMolly and Linda Miller1504 40th Street Lubbock, Texas 79412relocating in New OrleansPRESIDENT continuedthe capable hands of Mrs. MarleneScott and Mrs. Ruth Beam and wehave high hopes that we will have adraft to present to the membershipby early fall.At the Annual Meeting it was requested that the Club send out a complete Membership List to all members.This is now in process and you shouldbe receiving it about the same timeyou receive this Review or shortlythereafter.A CODE OF ETHICS Committee hasbeen formed, namely Mrs. Pauline Caldwell and Mrs. Katherine Probst. We hope to have a report from them in the near future.Our Summer Specialty maybe I should say Fall will be held at Devon, Pennsylvania this year. Mrs. Anna Cowie is in charge of arrangements for this Event and has been hard at work with plans to make it a most enjoyable day for all who attend. A General Open Meeting will be held after the judging, at which time we expect to have reports from all Committee Chairmen.In closing I would like to thank the many people who have written me extending their good wishes and offering their help. To the Secretaries of the Regional Clubs who have written to me I also say, Many thanks. I enjoy reading your Club Newsletters and look forward to receiving them. I will try to answer all of your letters and hope you will be patient with me. At times its seems impossible to get them all answered, but I will try.Keep your letters coming and if you really want to help you will continue to send in suggestions on how we can do the most for the Pomeranian Breed throughout the country.Continued on Page 426 POMERANIAN REVIEWCOVER STORYby Joy Le ComyteMy interest in black Pomeranians dates back to 1959, when my husband purchased our first black Pomeranian puppy for my Christmas present. The fact that it carried the same sires bloodlines as our red-orange Am. Can. Ch. Beachs Brightest Angel, was a deciding factor in making the purchase.Beachs Midnight Angel of Money- box-Bombardier bloodlines proved a wise choice for a future black brood matron for she was the dam of Ch. Goldpaz Jonnie Midnight and the granddam of Ch. Goldpaz Mischief Maker, as well as being the foundation dam behind all of the Goldpaz blacks of today.Ten years ago it was rare to see a black Pomeranian in the show ring and even rarer to find a black of good quality. Perhaps this fact was the motivating factor in accepting the challenge of breeding better quality blacks. Most of the blacks of this era were of poorer quality, lacking proper texture of coat, general head refinement and proper ears. Perhaps one reason for this may have been due to breeding for color retention and not enough consideration given to acquiring and retaining quality of conformation.Fulfillment of my dream of breeding an outstanding black stud came true in 1965 when the future black champion, Goldpaz Jonnie Midnight, was whelped.LaRitas Johney Come Lately, owned by Rita LaVerne of LaRitas Kennels, was chosen as the sire because of the outstanding qualities of conformation and coat he had to offer. Carrying an unusually heavy profuse coat, extremely short backed, withlovely head type, this four pound orange sable son of Ch. Gold Star Mickey, out of famous Int. Ch. Dro- more Bombardier, fit perfectly with the bloodlines of my black dam.CH. Goldpaz Jonnie Midnight is a good jet black color with proper texture of coat. It is profuse and standoff. He has small, well set ears and proper Standard called for head. Even more rewarding is the outstanding quality of second and third generation offspring. As we know, proof of a good stud is found in his ability to reproduce his quality.Jonnie finished his championship with two majors in California at Santa Cruz and San Rafael with 5 BB, 7 BW and several group placings to his credit.Of the five champions finished at our small Goldpaz Kennels, I believe the most rewarding has been finishing the championship of the first black Pomeranian champion in the state of Oregon. Much credit must go to professional handlers Jean Schroll and Phyllis Greer who helped show Jonnie to his championship.Two young sons are starting their show careers. Now winning points in Eastern Canada and the United States is Kavillas Flash of Ebony, small black son owned by Mrs. Vivian Munz of Sacramento, California. Goldpaz Twiggy, owned by Mrs. Barbara Straw of Corvallis, Oregon, is being shown on the west coast.Much credit for my success is due to the unselfishness and honest advice of long time breeder-friend, Rita LaVerne, who is one of the most knowledgeable breeders of our time, dedicated to the true betterment of our breed. Her studs combined with my dams have produced three of our champions.Continued on Page 10POMERANIAN REVIEW 7We proudly announce a New ChampionCH. BETTYS SIB RAYSon ofCh. Corns Duke Dragonfly Shown winning 5 pts. at Forth Worth Pomeranian Club Specialty Showunder Judge Mrs. Dessa Kraft, Mrs. Olga Baker handling, to finish with third major. Owner, Mrs. Betty KnoxStud Fee 50FtAND REPEAT BREEDING,Phils Frilly Bluesette just starting show career Reserve at Santa Anna Valley K.C., April 27AND REPEAT BREEDING,3 \cw BabiesSalute their famious father, Ch. Corns Duke Dragonfly who rules the roost at the Bakers KennelCongratulations to Darrell and Olga Baker and to their lovely Poms for giving the Pom World so many outstanding dogs.Betty B. Knox Phillip P. SlepBETTY-PHIL KENNEL3827 Newtown Street Torrance California 905058 POMERANIAN REVIEWJUDGINGby Shirley Ann Hoffman 4840 San Pablo Dam Rd.El Sobranfe, Cal.When judging any breed, one should have the standard of perfection for that breed firmly in mind. The standard, however, does not explain everything a judge must know, how he should go about his assignment, nor can it possibly eliminate, entirely, the element of personality or dictate the degree of a judges integrity.Great judges, like great show dogs, are born, not made. These people have a natural aptitude, an instinct for knowing when a dog is put together properly. Judging assignments are easy for them they enjoy their work and one feels comfortable in the ring when exhibiting under such a judge. He does not lose his patience when confronted with an awkward novice, but rather he corrects with a gentle hand. He is a gentleman who is sure of his ability to evaluate a dog.Anyone attempting to assess comparative merit in dogs of any breed should familiarize himself with correct structure as it involves bones and muscles, the interaction and correctness of which allows a dog to propel itself in any gait with the least amount of waste motion. Lack of correct structure will slow and tire a dog as surely as will a defective heart, inadequate or diseased lungs, poor circulation, or anemia therefore, it is essential that parts must be correct as they relate to the whole in order to achieve soundness in any animal. Poor or defective engineering can best be detected in a dog when it is being gaited at a trot. A clever handler can sometimes cover up or minimize some of these faults by gaiting the dog at a more advantageous speed or by showing the animal on a tight lead, this to such a degree that the front feet sometimes make no contact with the ground. Should this be the circumstance, the judge may certainly request that the dog be gaited at the speed at which he wishes to make his appraisal. He may also demand that the dog be gaited on a loose lead. Failure to comply with such a request on the part of the handler should make any judge suspicious and would be ample reason for downgrading the specimen.An inexperienced or careless handler can foul a dog to such extent that the animal appears faulty in gait when actually he is not.A dog in poor condition will not be able to move out smartly, be alert, and be bouyant in action. Whatever the cause, on closer examination, even the animal which appears to have correct structure may be found to lack muscle tone and development, be too fat, or so thin he cannot navigate properly.Many fanciers and some judges give little credence to soundness and condition in the toy dog preferring to dismiss these features as superfluous in such breeds as do not perform an act of work. Such judging is not in the best interest of any breed since structural faults cannot be eliminated if they are perpetuated by the pillars of the breed as champions.The toy functions mainly as a companion and alarm dog. The very fact that the toy must take many steps to cover the same distance covered by a large breed with one step makes it mandatory that he not be encumbered by poor engineering. In order to perform his duties properly, he must have stamina therefore, he must be put together properly. Remember, you must judge each dog as he is in the ring on that day, not as you think he may be in the futurePOMERANIAN REVIEW 9One must be on guard that he not judge negatively. A judge who sees only the faults of a dog may pass up a nice specimen. By present AKC schedules, you have about three minutes to judge each dog.As the dogs enter the ring, judge, dogs,, and handlers may relax until the ring steward affirms all dogs entered in that class are present or declared absent. The judge then asks exhibitors to move the dogs counterclockwise in a circle around the ring on a loose lead. As the dogs move, the judge looks at each dog in turn as it gaits around the ring. There is usually at least one dog which catches his eye as being well put together and which is moving in a sound, correct gait, presents an overall picture as being a good representative of the breed.How does the dogs carry its head, tail Does he have good ring presence, appear at ease as he gaits Does he waste a great deal of motion going up and down or does he move smoothly around the ring Does he pick up his feet Shuffle Can you find a major fault in this otherwise good looking dog by watching it gait If not, mark this standout for number one unless further judging removes him from the number one spot. Compare the remaining dogs in the ring in the same manner, making a mental note of prospects for second, third, and fourth placings.After the dogs have circled you two or three times, stop the exhibitors at the position in the ring where you wish them to be. The signal should be given to the handler who was first in line when you started them moving. This is courtesy. Dont forget you have an audience to play to. If possible, line the handlers up so the dogs are. visible to the spectators at ringside.You now walk down the line of dogs looking at each in turn. You may notice something you didnt notice before. On closer inspection you might notice an especially nice expression or a poor one, large or misplaced ears, a dog badly down on pasterns, one low in the shoulder and high in the rear, cowhocked or wide behind, feet which are thin, splayed or flat and long rather than well-arched feet, round as a cats, WELL up on his toes. Make a mental note to check further when the dog is put on the table for examination.Make sure the table is secure. A table which wobbles never allows a dog to relax and be at his best. It should also have a surface on which the dog will not slip. I prefer a judge who allows only one dog at a time on the table for examination as usually both dog and handler have more advantage in one position at the table than they would at some other spot. When more than one exhibitor must use the table, the first handler to the table always takes the choice position, the others must shift for themselves giving an advantage to the person in the choice location. If you feel you must compare two dogs together on the table in order to ascertain which has more merit, you may request the two exhibitors to place their dogs on the table together after you have examined all the others in turn.Starting with the dog first in line, instruct the handler to place his dog on the table. Since this person is first on the table, allow a few seconds for him to arrange coat and stack his dog. Those coming to the table after him will be able to quickly groom and stack while the first dog is being gaited, causing no delay.To Toe continued10 POMERANIAN REVIEWCONGRATULATIONStoDarrell and Olga Baker- A. - A'i- ov - ^h ^a -4v'i m-5.SRSu.AristicPreshus PeppeSire Bonner's Weepepper Preshus Dam Aristic Miccandra Double Pepper Pod BreedingMrs. I. Schoenberg 701 Austin HighwaySan Antonio,COVER STORY continuedSadly, showing of blacks has not een an encouraging experience and lonors obtained have not equaled hose of other more fashionable colors of our breed. However, looking lack over the past ten years I can- Lot help but note the progress being tchieved and the fact that better dacks are being bred today and more ,nd more are appearing in the showTexas 78209ring of excellent quality. Still to be achieved is the day when a black Pomeranian wins a Toy Group or Best in Show, but with ever improving quality this may happen in the not too distant future.COVERThe JANUARY 1970 COVER is available.POMERANIAN REVIEW 11HELPFUL HINTSWhen the April Issue of the Review came, as usual, I could hardly stop until I had read it from cover to cover. We always enjoy the Stud reg. and the fine pictures of them. I am glad to see the question and answer department and think we will all get a lot of good out of it.We are looking forward to the judging series which seems, to us, to be a wonderful idea. Also the Helpful hints is good if everyone will take the time to write in about their working ideas. Here is one of mine. This does a fine job for us. Our heat pads are the 40 Watt size and as you know is pretty hot for some days. On one I use a Powerstat which allows us to set the temperature at any degree we wish. These are fairly expensive, so here is an idea I use on the other pads. On a board about 4 x 8 I mount a cleat type standard A.C. screw base light socket and an A.C. type plug-in socket. Take an A.C. power cord and hook one wire to one terminal of the light socket and run a wire from the other terminal of the light to one terminal of the A.C. outlets, then the other A.C. power cord I hook to the other A.C. outlet terminal. The power cord plugs into the wall outlet, plug the heat pad into the A.C. outlet on the board. Now before there is heat in the pad a light bulb must be screwed into the socket on the board. Use different wattage light bulbs to control the heat in the pad. We usually use a 60W bulb. The larger the wattage used, the hotter the pad will be and the smaller the wattage, the cooler the pad. Unscrew the bulb to turn off the pad.If you wish to have an electrician do the job for you, tell him you want a standard light socket in series withan A.C. outlet and he will know what you want. As a cool pad heats up very slowly, be sure and test the pad warmth with your hand after it has been on for 5 minutes as you may want to change bulbs.Hoping this will help someone else. Sincerely,Ed. CooperCirculationManagerDorothy E. Husted 936 Calhoun Ave. Bronx, N. Y. 10465POMERANIAN REVIEW BACK ISSUES Available at 1.00 EachWrite Circulation ManagerPOMERANIAN REVIEW SUBSCRIPTION 5.00 Yearly1960 June1961 March, Sept.1962 March, June, Sept., Dec.1963 March, June, Oct.1964 Jan., April, July, Oct.1965 April, July, Oct.1967 Jan., April, July, Oct.Complete your files of The Review. These back issues are collectors items now. Always something good for reference.Also available at 1.25 Each1968 Jan., July, Oct.1969 Jan.1 969AprilNEXT KENNEL VISITThe next Kennel Visit will be to the Roanoke Kennels of Frank E. Welsh and Roy Morton, Jr. in Salem, Virginia.12 POMERANIAN REVIEWJUDGES FORUMA Panel of breeder-judges discusses the proposed Revision of our Breed Standard. A list of seven questions was sent to six highly respected Pom breeders who are licensed to judge our breed, and their signed replies will be used in presenting the following article in the form of a simulated Panel Discussion. Your Editor becomes the Moderator. Where it is necessary to insert additional words in order to carry on the continuity, added words will be found in parenthesis.MODERATOR Ladies and gentlemen, a Committee has been appointed to study our breed Standard and to propose revisions or clarifications. We feel that the opinion of breeder- judges is vital to the success of the project.QUESTION 1. The revision of the Color paragraph has been in the works for more than two years. A three choice ballot was sent out last fall to the membership, and the present Board of Directors feels that it was clearly the wish of a large majority to reword this paragraph in accordance with Joy Brewsters version 2 on the ballot. MRS. PAULINE HUGHES, do you agree with this choiceMRS. HUGHES The three choices on the ballot were all too long. All judges remember disqualifications in all breeds, but few remember everything allowed or the description thereof. It should be Any color is allowed with a preference given to the bright clear colors, if dogs are equal otherwise.MODERATOR I am going to ask each one of you in turn to comment on this answer.MRS, ANN COWIE The paragraph should be concise and clearly understood.MR. ISIDORE SCHOENBERG There is a confusing set of colors in the present Standard naming colors that are practically non-existant. No color should be barred or made a disqualification. The color description divided should be Red, Orange or Cream Black Any Other Color.MR. KENNETH MILLER The Standard should be as brief and concise as possible. I do not feel it is desirable or necessary to describe the various colors of the Pom. I am in favor of allowing all colors to be exhibited, but, if there is to be any color that is not allowed, then it should be a disqualification. Under the heading color, I believe it would be sufficient to say, all colors permissable, with a few details on the desired pigment of the different colors.MR. LEON HOLLENBECK Conscientious work has already been done in this area, and it is so much easier to destroy than to build, let us accept what has been proposed.MODERATOR QUESTION 2. I am going to call on each of you in the same order. Mrs. Hughes, taking the Standard as a whole, and comparing it to the standard for other breeds, if you are familiar with others, where would you like to see clarification or changeMRS. HUGHES The paragraph on Head could be shortened. The part up to and including scissors bite is enough for judges. The rest should be in a booklet put out by the Pom Club for breeders.MR. SCHOENBERG The Standard as a whole is satisfactory.MR. MILLER The Standard should be more brief, with many of the detailed explanations omitted. I do not think the term somewhat foxy inPOMERANIAN REVIEW 13outline in reference to the head is a proper description. In my opinion, the words wedge-shaped sufficiently describes the outline of the head. I also feel that many judges are confused as to the proper gait of the Pom and that this should be better defined.MR. HOLLENBECK I certainly believe it is high time that a paragraph or two on stance and motion be added. Also, The neck, rather short, well set in and lionlike. Under no circumstances can I see any justification for the word lionlike because a lion both in stance and motion carries the head low, and this is foreign to a Pom. It certainly would be more accurate to say, The neck rather short, set in over well laid-back shoulder blades, and covered with a profuse, etc.QUESTION 3 Comparing our Poms of today with those of ten or fifteen years ago, has there been overall improvement in the breed If so, give details. If not, where has lack of improvement or regression been most seriousMRS. HUGHES Improvement is astounding even since 1945, when I began. Coats, legs, bodies, soundness - two testicals - and general appearance. We are forgetting gait tho. How many Poms WALK ON THEIR TIP TOES OR ON AIRMRS. COWIE I believe there has been improvement in the overall dog. I still feel that improvement is needed in the soundness of the breed.MR. SCHOENBERG The type of Poms today is one of disappointment. The average judge is of the opinion that the smaller the dog, the better. Dogs of great winnings and production of years ago wouldnt stand a chance in the show ring, today.Moneybox, Sealand Career, Wee Conquest and many others would beturned down by many judges andwould be called horses by the novice breeders of today. Tiny littlebitches which couldnt possibly conceive and diminutive males withoutthe stamina to breed will in the future result in no more Poms. Litters todayare one and two.MR. MILLER Poms have improved in the last several years. Better type and coat, more compact, and overall uniformity. I do not feel that the leg problems have improved as they should.MR. HOLLENBECK I believe that the Poms of today are generally of much better quality than those of yesteryear.QUESTION 4 There has been some demand for a change in weight specifications, with many of our breeders expressing concern that the present 4-5 pound ideal" weight in our Standard has caused over-diminuation in the breed, and a resulting tendency to make a division between show stock and breeding stock. How do you feel about the weight specificationsMRS. HUGHES We must retain our tiny sizes. We arent breeding Spitz. Put in a new variety over six pounds, or over a certain height, if necessary.MRS. COWIE I feel the weight specifications should be left as they are. If we try to get soundness first, the better dog 4, 6 or even more can win. I see no reason for preference to be given to any size, small or large.MR. SCHOENBERG There should be no difference between show stock and breeding stock. Quarter horses are not produced from Shetland ponies. The only breeds today favoring14 POMERANIAN REVIEWthe diminutive are the Chihuahua and the Affenpinscher. The Maltese dropped the size when it was realized that they were facing extinction. No body, no coat and unsoundness is the result of stressing the tiny size. The Standard should say Weight up to six pounds ideal for show ring. Preference to be the quality of the coat, soundness, balance, expression and typical Pom appearance, instead of being influenced by a cute tiny specimen that might well be a long-coated Chihuahua.Unfortunately, the dogs I have judged at all shows are practically all tiny ones. Exhibitors are afraid to put in a beautiful, gorgeous coated large dog on account of the prejudice as to size, due to our present Standard.MR. MILLER I am definitely in favor of keeping the weight for exhibition as is. Most Poms winning today are not the tiny ones, and I do not see a need for a trend toward division of show stock and breeding stock. In our own kennel, we have very few bitches that are not champions or show quality, and these are also our breeding stock. Whelping problems can never be solved by merely increasing the size of the brood bitch.MR. HOLLENBECK I believe this part should be left as is. Or I would recommend that something similar to this be added While the ideal size for exhibition is from 4-5 pounds, dogs under 2y2 pounds or over seven pounds are to be disqualified.MODERATOR We are running a little overtime, so I am going to state briefly that according to our previous conversation, Mrs. Cowie and Mr. Schoenberg are definitely not in favorof including a Scale of Points in our Standard, Mr. Miller and Mr. Hollenbeck feel it might be helpful, and Mrs. Hughes feels it is confusing to some judges, though not objectionable to her. So much for QUESTION 5.QUESTION 6 Is present use of Major and Minor Faults satisfactory, or would you like to see Disqualifications in our StandardMRS. HUGHES Major and Minor Faults are enough.MRS. COWIE I agree.MR. SCHOENBERG Undershot or extreme overshot and monorchid should be the only disqualifications. There should be no Major or Minor Faults. These are misunderstood by the novice or inexperienced judges and result in losses by dogs that would be a credit to the breed. I have seen great dogs put down by judges for having a few black hairs on the under jaw, when the dog was vastly superior. While a clear muzzle is preferable to a dark muzzle, it should be apparent to the judge that it is a better looking head, but when an inferior dog is put up because the better one has a dark muzzle, it makes no sense. Having finished championship on 82 home bred dogs and judged thousands, I feel the above to be qualified.MODERATOR Thank you for taking the time to be with us today and to answer our questions so frankly. We are sorry that our sixth Panel Member could not be here. I feel sure that these questions and your answers will be of great value both to the Committee on Revision and to the general membership in helping to clarify their thoughts on the Standard.POMERANIAN REVIEW IINANJO KENNELS4 CHAMPION STUDS Red and OrangeSeveral Showstopper linebred litters due. Show and companion puppies available.iVfigRoanokes Ace of Clubs also at stud 1 1 pts., both majors Group 3ANN COW IER.D. 2, Pughtown Road Phoenixville, Pa. 19460FILICIA KENNELSOFFERSA N-'iii V,t Am. Can. Ch. Stylemaster of NanjjoAT STUDShow and pet puppies availableMrs. Phyllis Houston1020 Edgewater Ct., Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. 519-542-5901Phone215-933-247016 POMERANIAN REVIEWKENNEL VISIT WITHDARRELL AND OLGA BAKERby Tommy and Merle DanielsIt is indeed a pleasure and a privilege for me to have been asked to narrate this kennel visit with Darrell and Olga Baker. They are affectionately know as Jeribeths Kennels to the Dog World, and have come to the forefront as breeders of Dachshunds and Pomeranians in recent years. The occupants of Jeribeths Kennels reside in Deer Park, Texas, which is a suburb of Houston, and encompasses some 12,000 residents.Darrell and Olga have two lovely girls, Jeri, sisteen and Tony Beth, fourteen, who contribute something more to this household over and above the normal amount of teenager confusion. As you might have guessed by now, the kennel name JERI- BETH derived from the girls as a symbol of love and something everlasting. This family displays and gives revitalized meaning to the words, love, loyalty, duty and discipline through their many and varied activities which are well apportioned with religion, civic, and social affairs.Darrell and Olga, as leaders of their community, have been instrumental in the progress made by the City of Deer Park as Darrell was elected to serve two years on the City Council and Olga has served as Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce for the past ten years. With all this, plus the normal amount of time spent with the girls in their activities, both academic and social, they vigorously operate and maintain Jeribeths Kennels. This brings us to the case in point and the medium through which our families have become closely associated.OX6The Baker family with color portrait of Duke in background.The Bakers entered the dog world as dachshund breeders and have been very successful in raising and exhibiting several home grown champions of this breed. In fact, while exhibiting one of their fine dachshunds at a Texas show, Olga became interested, while watching another breed, in an exquisite typie little animal by the name of Ch. Aristic Wee Pepper Pod. Of course, this name is synonymous with the Pomeranian breed, and even though I have seen only pictures of him myself, which I am told didnt flatter him any, all I can say to the other exhibitors of that era, you have my envious sympathy. I can understand her excitement and enthusiasm over this sight, but her next statement to Darrell falls recklessly close to crowding a mans capabilities. Never the less, it went something like this, Darrell, I have got to have one of those little fellows just like that one. Equipped with this picture etched in their minds and after securing thePOMERANIAN REVIEWBakers Heme in Deer Park, Texasnames and addresses of two of the top Pom breeders in the country, they started for home and the task of duplicating, as near as possible, this magnificent animal. Fortunately, the two breeders, Mrs. Gladys Schoenberg and Mrs. Dorothy Bonner both lived in San Antonio, only 180 miles from Houston. With this advantage, the eager and capable assistance of these two superb breeders, and their own prior knowledge of good breeding habits with Dashshunds, they began to secure brood stock and work out various combinations of pedigrees towards reaching their goal. Thus, the Jeribeths kennels, at 102 Elm Street, Deer Park, Texas began to take on a new look. Through an excellent breeding program and outside negotiations, the inevitable was reached in the person of Corns Duke Dragonfly better known as Duke. This blessed happening has not only endowed the Jeribeth Kennels but also we breeders, local and out of State, who have used Duke at stud with exceptional and very pleasing results. Duke has sired children and grandchildren who have attained their championship status in his three short years on earth. In fact, his superiority as a stud seems to be commensurate with his showwinning ability, all of which I wont attempt to name but include some ten Best in shows. You can imaginehow this effects a household in regarc to arranging for numerous trophies silver pieces, plaques, ribbons, anc other monumental pieces. As a resuli one room of the Baker home is dedicated to housing these articles and I must confess, with envy, this gaudj array is displayed in a tasteful manner that is pleasing to the eye. At one end of the room hangs a lifesize lighted, colored portrait of Duke which the girls laughingly refer te as The Shrine and quip that the candelabra is to be added later.The breeding program at Jeribeths kennels now, as one might expect, is carefully planned and programmed a- round Dukes outside activities. For WHEN YOU HAVE IT, FLAUNT IT. Within the Baker household Duke is responsible for a son, Jeribeths Dar- lin Doodle-Bug, and a daughter, Jeribeths Golden Duchess, both champions, and as a frequent visitor to this haven, I can tell you there will be more. Jeribeths total compliment consists of some twenty-five to thirty Poms, the number fluctuating due to supply and demand forces, seven dachshunds, whom I have slighted in this article out of loyalty and a sense of responsibility to the Pom breed, View of some outside kennel runs.18 POMERANIAN REVIEW30RRY ABOUT THAT HOUND LOVERS. Of course, the three champion Poms are the only other people of he establishment allowed full privileges and free run of' the house.fOlga, with an armload of Jeribeth Champions.Other Poms are adequately housed in stack cages in another room of the house, and the balance enjoy the freedom of spacious runs in the outside kennel proper, along with the dachshunds. The room mentioned previously containing the stack cages is called The Dog Kitchen and also has a sink for bathing, storage for grooming and medical supplies, dog food, and with a door opening to the large backyard where all puppies and indoor Poms are exercised at least twice daily. The outdoor kennel mentioned earlier adjoins the garages and affords several runs, which in the matter of preference as to gravel or concrete, are covered with crushed shell, which the Bakers have found to be most satisfactory. Each run contains three to four Poms, or two dachshunds, that have access to concrete floored pens within the garage area. The Bakers home or Jeribeths Kennels occupies approximately three- fourths of an acre which is comfortably and adequately equipped for both man and beast.As indicated earlier, our acquaintance with the Bakers came as a result of us acquiring a female Pom and when the time came, began to look for a suitable stud. A local breeder recommended the Bakers and after meeting Duke, we immediately fell in love with him the other members of the family kind of grew on us. After this initial meeting some three years ago, we have spent many enjoyable evenings in each others homes over dinner, coffee, or cocktails, generalizing over dogs, going through pedigrees, assisting with a breeding or whelping, or just having our own private dog show. One interesting point we have noticed at the Bakers, and thoroughly agree with, is the early age that they began to handle and get the young puppies accustomed to people as well as other dogs. I believe this accounts for the Jeribeths dogs sweet, outgoing, gregarious dispositions. These dogs, whether young puppies or older Poms, have no apprehension about people whatsoever. You see no cowering, frightened or high strung Poms, rather, they come to you readily, are comfortable with people and more often than not you end up with one in your lap. Jeri and Toni, for the most part, are responsible for this part of Jeribeths training. They are often found curled up studying in their rooms with a puppy or two in the bed, or in their lap, or close by. All the Pom-mothers have learned to trust this excessive handling, and most do not object when a member of the family steals a baby for petting. Also, any visitor is welcomed to pet, fondle, or hold and play with the dogs, with some caution naturally when small children are visiting. But, unlike many breeders, these people have never maintained a hands-off policy. Even at shows, when a dog is freshly groomed and ready to goPOMERANIAN REVIEW 1Iuiiummmunitin himi...Some Jeribeth Pomeranians with one of the Trophy Displays.into the ring, admirers are welcome to come over, observe and touch. As often a quick re-touch can get the dog back into ring readiness, and the person admiring the animal has not been embarrassed or scolded for doing so and their interest has naturally increased toward the dog world.This bit of philosophy is another example of the warmth and affection the Bakers have for their fellowman.The perfect pcmeranians, in Darrell and Olgas opinion, are those that, first of all, present a beautiful overall picture . . . and pomeranians that can move gracefully, gait correct ly, and can prance across a show ring, or across a backyard, with the ease and grace that comes only from being properly put together.Recently we breeders in the Houston Area gathered and decided to form a Pom Club which we did and votedto be known as The PomeranianClub of Greater Houston, our President, Olga Baker, of courseIn behalf of the club members wewish the Bakers nothing but happiness and continued success with JeribethsKennels.-iMerle Daniels and 7 mo. Duke children.MANY THANKStoOlga Darrell Bakerfortheir help and advice in getting us started in Pom breeding.MANY, MANY THANKStoCh. Corns Duke Dragonflyfor passing some of his quality to our beautiful Duke children.Merle Tommy Daniels9300 Hammerly Houston, Texas 77055 Phone 645-374520 POMERANIAN REVIEWEDITORIALThe whole is equal to the sum of all its parts OR the American Pomeranian Clubs is composed of an association of many members. The Club is not a separate entity, but car- only function by virtue of the cooperation of individuals. Each one of you can sit back and say, I wish . . . or Why do they do that or a number of other things. But if EVERY member sat back and watched from the sidelines, there would be nothing to watch.The greatest number of members, within the memory of long-time Board members such as Mrs. Husted and Mrs. Sivori, ever to vote on any Club issue, returned their ballots and expressed their wishes on the Color ballot and the last annual election. Half a year has now passed, since the present Board took office. It is not my intention to try to list their accomplishments, during this half year. Suffice it to say that your President and Board are doing everything in their power to carry out your wishes and to further the cause of our breed. It is up to each and every member to cooperate in whatever way is possible for each one.Your Interim Editor speaks now for the Review. It is not always an easy task to find interesting, educational and worthwhile material to fill these pages. A plea has been made for the various area Pom club secretaries to send in quarterly resumes of their clubs activities. It has long been the policy of the Review to print a writeup of the different Specialty Shows of area clubs, and a free cut of the BOB winner. Unfortunately, the Editor has no crystal ball. Such news cannot be printed unless sent inContributions are also needed from individual contributors in the form ofarticles, news items, helpful hints, etc. And keep the ads rolling in with all the photographs of typey and beautiful Poms These pictures do so much to enhance our little publication. Imagine the Review without any pictures . . .IN V I TAT IONA cordial invitation is extended to all Exhibitors andor American Pomeranian Club members to gather at May Morning Kennels for an informal buffet supper following the Devon Show. Please send a card at least a week in advance, if you plan to come, giving the number of people in your group. Sophie H. MayesP.S. B.Y.O.B.AMERICAN POMERANIAN CLUB, INC.This club is devoted to encouraging the owning, breeding and exhibiting of the Pomeranian dog and the protection and advancement of the breed.We are currently offering membership to all who are interested in these principles and aims.If you are interested in joining the Club, please contact the Secretary, or if you only wish to subscribe to the Review contact the circulation manager. Address on page 3, Review.-NOTICEOurBoard of Directors meets on the second Wednesday of every month except July and August. Meetings are held at the Hotel Penn-Garden in New York, at 1 P.M. If any members are in the New York area and would like to attend our meetings . . . PLEASE FEEL WELCOME.Schedule of dates for rest of 1969 Sept. 10, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10. The October Board meeting is cancelled. There will be a General Membership Meeting at Devon, Pa. after the Specialty Show judging.POMERANIAN REVIEW 21BEST WISHEStoDarrell and Olga Baker andCONGRATULATIONSto theirCH. Corns Duke Dragonfly fromhis new son and daughter Another Duke litter due in JuneTommy and Marie Hynes4712 Maple Street Bellaire, Texas 77401Best Wishes toThe BakersA salute to Duke fromhis half sisterCH. Bonners Preshus TangerineWilma Jean Brown8820 Rockville Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46234wINNINGVPRODUCINGChampion Corns Duke Dragonfly The Little Texas Tornadowishes to thank everyone for admiring him for rooting him on for appreciating his marvelous accomplishments for being so proud of his kids and grandkids for recognizing his contributions to Pomeranians for now and for the future With Special Thanks to Merle and Tommy Daniels for planning and writing the Kennel VisitDARRELL AND OLGA BAKER 102 Elm, Deer Park, Texas 77536POMERANIAN REVIEWJUDGE HAYWOOD HARTLEYawards TOY GROUP tofCH. MODELS SON OF FUNat Chattanooga, TennesseeWe wish to congratulate Millamor Kennels on completing the Championship of Models Daktari. AlsoCongratulations to Ray Wine for showing our Lil-Bit of Style to his Championship.MODEL KENNELSPOMERANIAN REVIEW 21JUDGE ANN COWIEawards TOY CROUP tov 1LCH.MODELS SON OF FUNat Fayetteville Kennel Club Fayetteville, North CarolinaMODEL KENNELSOwnerR. L. GOODRICH204 Yukon Ave. HandlerP. O. Box 3004 Marlene ScottHampton, Va. 23363 White Cate Farm Rd.Raleigh, N.C. 276044 POMERANIAN REVIEWMID-WESTREPORTby Stella B. Davis WEEGOLD POMS 7477 Old Troy Pike St. Paris, Ohio 43072Majors, majors All you Pomeranian .nciers looking for majors really issed the boat if you didnt come to tiio these past few months. The rent Mid-West shows have had very iod entries. Our April and May wea- .er has been terrible for this time year but the shows make up for at. So come one, come all, if you ive a good Pom that still needs a ijor win to finish.The McCormick girls have been do- 1 quite well with their little sable lie and he is close to the title, only eding two or three points. This will their first champion as they are ther new to our breed. We wish em much success. Thanks Lynn for ur show reports.At Louisville winners dog went to e Webers Jewel Kens Sunshine perman. Reserve winners dog to Cormicks Tiny Baby Honey Bear, inners bitch and best of winners to irashers K-Nine Souvenir owned by mes Coy. Reserve winners bitch to .rlene Suprenants Gold Blackacre etty Girl. Best Opp. Sex to Parker d Akley Ch. Bonne Sunstyle Brilli- ce and best of breed to the Hohman .. Mar Lens Misty Miss.Detroit show held a nice 5 pts. in ire for Lynn McCormick and Tiny by Honey Bear as he was winners g, best of winners and best of breed, serve winners dog to Windsors Initial Kalif owned by C. Swieringa. nners bitch and best opp. sex to lian Ullisneys Shalimars Twiggy.Reserve winners bitch to Mary Sayers Copper Cajprice.My thanks to Leslie Parker for the following Southeastern Iowa K.C. show results. Winners dog and best of winners to Ken-Gay Cavalier Joe owned by Mrs. Norris McKamey. Winners bitch and best opp. sex to Grin- dles Miss Desire owned by Mrs. Mae Grindle. Best of breed went to Leslie Parker and Garnet Akleys Ch. Bonners Sunstyle Brilliance who also won Toy Group First. Congratulations on such a nice win.Down Nashville way Anna Cowie has a nice win with Stylemaster of Nanjo going winners dog, best of winners and best of breed. Winners bitch and best opp. sex to Mrs. M.F. Chambers Milfords Deena. Sallie Sa- jonce was kind enough to send along above report. Good luck with Cindee.I received a nice note from Lyda Garner telling of her recent wins in Canada with Tiny Toys Marianne's Legacy. At Soo Ontario, Canada at the first show Marianne was best of breed and group first and was best of winners at the second show. She only needs 2 more points for her Canadian title. Keep up the good work Lyda and Marianne and Congratulations.At the Pom Specialty held in Chicago winners dog went to B. C. Bermans Roi-L Rufus Theodus. Reserve winners dog to Lynns Tiny Baby Honey Bear. Winners bitch and best of winners to Gold Blackacres Honey Blossom. Best of breed to Bob Goodrich and his Ch. Models Son of Fun.Winners dog at the International went to Franchise of Nanjo owned by C. B. Richard and E. F. Ustilla. Reserve winners dog to Opal Mashers Tomanalls Tinker Toys Tiger. Winners bitch and best of winners to J. W. Klein and Silver Meadows Gay-iil Dee Dee. Best of breed to Ch. Tonos Just Call Me Mister owned by N. J.POMERANIAN REVIEWand T. P. ORourke. Best opp. sex to McCoys Ch. Mar-Bi-Leas Gay Cinderella.Flint, Michigan. Winners dog and best opp. sex to Lynns Tiny Baby Honey Bear. Reserve winners dog to Mrs. John Wiley and Mi Sun Beau Jingles. Winners bitch and best of' breed to Tiny Toy Mariannes Legacy owned by P. E. Garner. Reserve winners bitch to Pat Larissey and Tomahawks Red Face.Western Pa. winners dog, and best of breed went to E. Girardot and her Scotia Cavaliers Wonder Boy. Reserve winners dog to Tomahawks Lit- le Joe and Reva Winfrey. Winners bitch and best opp. sex to Edna and Scotia Cavaliers Spot Cash. Reserve winners bitch to J. Wanners Legag- wann Twinkle Tose.E. Miller had winners dog and best of winners at Indianapolis, Ind. with her Models Daktari. Reserve winners dog to Lynns Tiny Baby Honey Bear. Winners bitch to Lar Richmor Tiny Pixie owned by L. E. Morrell. Reserve winners bitch to Millamors Merry Mischief. Best opp. sex to Jean Brown and her Ch. Bonners Stylestopper Gaybeau and best of breed to McCoys Ch. Muffle.The following three reports were sent in by the Coys. It is so nice to have good friends to help out with these show reports as I have only been able to attend a few close shows since getting out of the hospital. At the moment I am battling a virus of some sort, but my doctor tells me Ill be good as new in a short while. At this moment I have doubts. Anyway, this report is due so I climbed out of bed this morning reluctantly so must get on with it.Winners dog, best of winners and best of breed at Huntington, West Va. went to George L. Gosinski and his Lucky Warrior. Winners bitch and best opp sex to Gosinskis Ting-ALingof Wildacres. Reserve winnbitch to Skylark Cinnabar Coy owiby Mr. Mrs. James Coy and sheby Jim. As I understand it, this \Jims first time in the ring. Wislcould have been there. Keep up good work JimMid-Kentucky show gave winndog and best of winners to GaBurtons Ken-Gays Little Bouse. Wners bitch and best opp. sex to . Mrs. J. Coys Thrashers K-NSouvenir. Reserve winners bitch Coys Weegold Sunbonnet Sue owned by them. Ken-Gays LiBouse was best of breed.Lexington, Ky. Virginia Brown winners dog with Browns Peppy IWinners bitch, best of winners ibest opp. sex to Morrells Lar RichiTiny Pixie. Reserve winners bitchthe Coys Thrashers K-Nine Souve Best of breed to Ch. Owens PepCorn owned by J. W. Owens.Licking River K.C. held at New.'Ohio had as winners dog and best c sex to Patricia Hopkins May Morn Echo of Highland. Reserve wini dog to Eleanor Millers Models D tari. Winners bitch and best of v ners to Davis Weegold Goody Go owned by your writer. Reserve v ners bitch to Vi Ras Gold Puff owned by Edith Hutchison and J Innis. Best of breed to Judy Kb Ch. Nanjo Fantasy.The next day was the Dayton, C kennel clubs show held at H Arena. Winners dog, best of winr and best of breed to E. Millers Moc Daktari finishing him. Congrati tions. Winners bitch to your wri Davis Weegold Goody Goody, serve winners bitch to Millam Merry Mischief. Best opp. sex to J Kings Ch. Nanjo Fantasy.Columbus, Ohio show gave wini dog, best of winners and best c Richards Bonners Sunwag Sensat6 POMERANIAN REVIEWx to Kriswins Petite Stormpepper vned by Donna Megenhardt. Reserve inners dog to Mrs. Lealie Bells Bell- .ew Yip Sa Me Flame. Winners bitch Edith Hutchison and Joan Innis i Ras Gold Puff Joy. Reserve Winers bitch to Donna Megenhardts tegs Petite Pixie. Best of breed to idy Kings Ch. Nanjo Fantasy. Toledo had rather a very windy ay for their show but a nice turn it. Winners dog and best of winners i Pat Hopkins May Morning Echo of ighland. Reserve winners dog to a ce little black dog owned by Mrs. G. Munz, Kavillas Flash of Ebony, inners bitch and best opp. sex to ary Sayers Copper Caprice. Reserve .nners bitch to Davis Weegold Pep- t Darlin owned by your writer. Best breed to Mrs. Lanes Ch. Kavellas ilden Minado.Lima, Ohio show with winners dog Ld best of winners going to CharlesReserve winners dog to Mi Sun Beare Jingles owned by Mrs. J. Wiley. Winners bitch to E. Millers puppy, Milla- mors Stylelady. Reserve winners bitch to her Millamors Merry Mischief and best opp. sex to her Ch. Models Dak- tari. Best of breed to Judy Kings Ch. Nanjo Fantasy. Mr. Heyward Hartley judging.The next day at Ft. Wayne, Ind. show was a happy day for Ruth Doctor as her Lads Imp of Gold Glory came up from Bred-by-Exhibitor class to go winners dog, best of winners, best of breed and on to 4th place in the Toy Group. A very nice win for Ruth and I am sure this will make her feel better as she just got out of the hospital a short while ago. Reserve winners deg to Charles Richards Bonners Sunwag Sensation. Winners bitch and best opp. sex to Edith Hutchison and Joan Innis Vi-RasContinued on Page 31TOPAZE KENNELSproudly announcesthe arrival of a little twister from Texas, a granddaughter of Ch. Corns Duke Dragonfly,Topaze Duchess of JeribefhShe will soon be saying Howdy at our local shows.Congratulations to Olga and Darrell Baker on their Kennel Visit and sincere thanks for our new little girl.Quality puppies now availableStud Service Champions 75 Others 50FRANCIS J. MARY F. CASEY60 Wilbur Street Raynham, Mass. 02767Phone 617822-4862POMERANIAN REVIEWMAY MORNING POMERANIANSThis is TommyMAY MORNING BLACK KNIGHT4i lb. blackStud Fee 50ABOUT OUR BLACKS We have received so many inquiries for puppies that we would like to explain the situation. We own the following black PomeraniansMay Morning Black Knight pictured above May Morning Black Magic, his litter sister, 13 pts., 3 majors May Morning Mirahle Dictu, Black Magics male wh. June 68. May Morning Abracadabra, litter sister of Mirable Dictu.May Morning Midnight Folly, recently purchased female.That is all of our black breeding stock.We do have an extremely promising litter of 2 males, 1 female whelped April 21, 1969 all jet black.Sired by Ch. Goldpaz Jonnie Midnight July Cover out of May Morning Black Magic temporarily retired from show ring One male is conditionally sold First RefusalNone of our blacks are Color-Bred. Our personal feeling is that breeding of black to orange or sable from time to time, is desirable to improve type and conformation, while maintaining good black color. Most, if not all, of the black champions finished in recent years are of mixed color background, which seems to substantiate this idea.SOPHIE H. MAYES R.D. 4, West Chester, Pa. 19380POMERANIAN REVIEWOBEDIENCERINGby EMMA HEYDE 170 Chicago Way San Francisco, Cal. 94112Summer dog shows and obedience ,als are now well under way, with we hope lots of Poms busily owing in all classes. There must be my in obedience, and we would re to hear about them all. Northern lifornia Pomeranian Club consid- d the classes at Golden Gate Ken- . Club show February first and sec- i as its specialty, and graciously ered trophies for high scoring Poms all obedience classes. Too bad, but a single Pom entered obedience the show possibly the two-day oor benching held them back maybe just nobody was rea,dy. At Diablo Dog Training Club obedi- e specialty April 27th we were de- Lted to see four Poms showing two Novice Classes, two in Open and Utility entry. Valerie Wagoners e Wagoners Golden Glori eom- ed her third leg on the C. D. de- 5 with a score of 187, and Klein- Liebchen owned by Rose and n Derham received two lovely tro- s for high scoring Pom and for i scoring Toy with a score of 4 in Open B.irry to hear that an excellent king C.D.X. Pom will not be able continue with his obedience be- e of poor health. Little three- ad Bay-Lee Snooks, C.D.X. ed by Jeanne M. Tracy L. Ad- , Jr. of Rockville, Conn, is now t years old, and although comply trained in the Utility exercises doing them well, is not quite upto doing the jumps, etc. right now, so his loving owners have decided to permit him to relax and rest on his laurels which laurels, in this case, are really some to be proud of.Snookie started obedience in 1963, and his first time out at Framingham District Club took 4th place in Novice A with a score of 192. His second show was at Longshore-Southport a week later, where he took 3rd place with 195 score. His third show two weeks later was the Holyoke Dog Obedience Training Club where he took 4th place again with 196. He was shown once in Graduate Novice and took fourth place with a score of 197. Open work was started in November of 1965 and at the Obedience Training Club of Rhode Island Snookie came up with a 193 in Open A. His second show was South Shore Training Club where he took second place with a score of 19614, and completed his C.D.X. at South Shore Training Club in 1966 with a score of 193. This is a remarkable record both Novice and Open legs were all made with scores in the 190s and only twice was he out of the ribbons, though on both those occasions with quite high scores. Sorry to see him retire, but of course his health comes first. Mrs. Adams says she loved working with a Pom in obedience it was lots of fun, and she hopes to have another someday as she learned so much from Snookie. Congratulations to this great little dog, and may he have a long and happy retirementA true promotor of good publicity for all Pomeranians is Little Mr. Tuffit, C.D. owned and trained by Eula Roy of Glendale, California. Tuffy has acquired many nice trophies and high scores in obedience, and is now working on the C.D.X. degree, which he should have beforeContinued on Page 33JPOMERANIAN REVIEWBAY COLONY POMERANIAN CLUBwill hold itsANNUAL SPECIALTY SHOWin conjunction with theSouth Shore Kennel Club, Inc. All-Breed Show Sunday, August 10,1969 Hingham, MassachusettsJudge Dr. William E. Field, Jr.Supt Engelke Dog Shows, 200 Trimble Lane, Exton, Pa. 19341Trophies awarded through 4th place in all classes Rosettes for First in Each ClassALL POM EXHIBITORS WELCOMECome One Come AllJoin us in the Fun.Free Buffet Luncheon served to all Pom exhibitors and their friends.For Premium List contactSupt OR Mrs. Mary F. Casey, Pres., 60 Wilbur St., Raynham, Mass. 02767Cape Cod Kennel Club Show the day before Pom Judge Mr. Hollis WilsonThis is a Foley ShowPOMERANIAN REVIEWiVRINGSIDE by K. Birk 361 N. W. 38th Ave. Fort Lauderdale FLORIDAOur summer show circuit here in 'lorida starts four days after my eadline for this issue, therefore, all have in the way of reporting is a motioned B match here in Ft. auderdale. There were 643 entries, 3 of them were in the Parade of lampions. I suppose it isnt unique ir a match to allow pointed dogs it it was the first time I had heard it. I walked on air for a minute or 70 after my wild 8 month old took id in the group on his first time in ,e ring. It was my first time in a ig too. I was in bed for two days ter the show.The next week-end the Stuart-Ft. erce dog club gave a match at Port , Lucie. At this show Ted did the owing and he took 2nd in group ain. Consistent After this show was in bed four days. Ted says I ist be a born loser and fall apart ten I win. I think Im just too old this showing bit its hard work 1 Ive always been alergic to any id of work. We met some new Pom ks, the Perkins from Palm Bay, i. I wish I could tell you more ut them, maybe in the future they 1 send me their wins and any .er news about Poms up that way.he old cliche, there is a FIRST e for everything, proves true here. Ted Birk, have been asked by my e to finish her column. There is ays something special and mem- ble about a FIRST, and starting i this being my FIRST time as a lest Columnist Ill add secondly,there were many FIRSTS connected with my attending the Golden Anniversary Specialty.It was our FIRST time to go on vacation by train and our FIRST roomette. My FIRST time to be in Washington, D.C., and the states of Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland. It was also a FIRST visit to the big city which brought forth many more FIRSTS FIRST Broadway Show Red White and Maddox which, ineiden- tly, was written, staged and produced by a former and my FIRST director back at Civic Theater in FT. Wayne, Ind. FIRST sight of that stone and concrete jungle. FIRST view of that wonderful Statue of Liberty. My FIRST Westminster Dog Show the FIRST time it was held in the new Madison Square Garden.This was my FIRST A.P.C. Specialty show my FIRST time to attend an A.P.C. annual dinner and meeting. The FIRST time I ever saw a Hotel lobby without a chair or table. My FIRST time to talk to a Japanese dog judge and the FIRST time to talk to anyone through an interpreter. The FIRST time I EVER SAW SO MANY BEAUTIFUL POMS AT ONE TIME.It was the FIRST time to see so many Pom friends I have known, gathered all at the same place, and the FIRST time Ive had the pleasure of meeting new Pom fanciers Ive heard or read so much about.Having been born and raised in Indiana where snow comes often, stays long and is deep, it was the FIRST time for me to be Snowed in. The snow delayed the arrival of some, and caused the early departure for others. Many of you were quite busy at being Host or Hostess and various other show duties, therefore,POMERANIAN REVIEWIm sure I missed meeting some of you that I had hoped to meet so to those I missed a SPECIAL HELLO to you. I hope one day to know all the A.P.C. members.At one time I edited a publication and certainly realize the magnitude of such a project. Knowing the cost per page and that space is precious I have not mentioned anyone by name because where does one stop In spite of this I MUST mention one name and tell you all how pleased I was. to be at the same table with Sophie Mayes, our editor of the Pomeranian Review, one who is so dedicated to its existence. Support her, respond when she calls as she or any editor is doing a hard and thankless job.You will never FIND time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.MID-WEST continuedGold Puff Joy. Reserve winners bit to Chuck Reynolds and Bud Knap Golden Glow September Song.Last Sunday, May 11th, was a mt cold and rainy Mothers Day and a our Local clubs show held at t Clark Co. Fairgrounds at Springfie Ohio. Winners dog and best opp. s to Eve Rons Im A Dandee T owned by Evelyn Schaefer. It w good to see Evelyn back at the sho after major surgery. Reserve winnf dog to Minnicks Son of Joy owned Thelma Minnick. Winners bitch a best of winners to your writers Da\ Weegold Pepper Darlin. Reserve wi ners bitch went to Thelmas Minnie Sugar and Spice. Best of breed Ch. Nanjo Fantasy owned by Ju King.My thanks to all of you who w so kind to send me show news. Do forget send me your NEWS. you all at the showsCH. MILLAMORS FANCY GOLD DANCER3sends congratulations to Darrell and Olga Baker and the fabulous DragonflyThank you for our new Duke daughter out of a doublebred Showstopper Another litter by Duke due in July.Tim and Sue Goddard10343 Carlow Lane, La Porte, Texas 77571 713-471-2701POMERANIAN REVIEWBEHIND THE NEW CHAMPIONSThree generation pedigrees of new Pom champions belonging to members the American Pomeranian Club will be printed free, if sent in by the owner, hotograph and additional detail as to owner, breeder and short summary of ie show career not more than 4 lines will be published upon receipt of 5.50 and the glossy print. Should a cut of the dog be on file with the Review, ie charge is 3.50.CH. MODELS LIL-BIT OF STYLE, TA-242295, Orange sable male, bred and owned by Robert L. Goodrich, 204 Yukon Ave., P.O. Box 3004, Hampton, Va. After sensational BOB win from the classes at the Garden, he completed his championship March 30, 1969. Handler, Ray Wine. t 4Aristic Wee Wons Pepper Ch. Aristic Wee Pepper Pod Aristic Little Miss Cheerful Ch. Bonners Stylepepper Preshus Sire Bonners Conquest O Rhythm Bonners Prettytune Precious Bonners Cheri Pretty Pepper Ch. Models Lil-Bit of StyleCh. Great Elms Little Timstopper Ch. Great Elms Timstopper Again Great Elms Little Debbie II Ch. Models Golden Girl DamCh. Great Elms Little Timstopper Ch. Miss Spice-O-Life Pomwin Miss Modelv1. CAN. CH. STYLEMASTER OF NANJO seder, Anna E. Cowie rner, Mrs. Phyllis Houston nia, Ontario, CanadaCh. Thelcolynns Showstopper h. Blairs Solitaire Blairs Adorable Bit O Goldl. Trademark of Nanjo SireCh. Thelcolynns Tiny Sun Dance lanjo Tempest Ch. Nanjo Fire Dancer Ch. Thelcolynns Showstopper h. Thelcolynns Tiny Sun Dance Ch. Dixie Flame of Thelcolynn,njo Jubilant DamThelcolynns Little Sir Dandy 'ina Marie VI Little MissyRETURN YOUR TROPHY PLEDGE FOR THE FEBRUARY SPECIALTY. DO IT NOWCH. GOLDEN CLOW SIR REGINALD Breeders-Owners, Chuck Reynolds and Bud Knapp, Newcastle, Cal.Ch. Best Yet of Ashburn Am. Can. Ch. Dromore Bombardier Dromore Prima Donna Sir Reginald Dromore SireRes Golden Boy Danny Armstrongs JewelTiny Tots Julo Dainty Aristic Moneybox Fine Gold Buttons Reproduction Prissy JaneCh. Riders Gay Robbie DamCh. Sahibs Gay Gadabout Riders Adorable Tracy Riders Sweet PamelaNEWS FLASHCh. Corns Duke Dragonfly was Best in Show at Beaumont kennel Club Show April 20th his 10th All Breed Best in ShowPOMERANIAN REVIEW ADVERTISEMENT CONGRATULATIONS to top - winning CH. CORNS DUKE DRAGONFLY. He couldnt happen to nicer folks than Olga and Darrell Baker. Duke was from a Bonner out-cross breeding. You might be lucky, also.CH. BONNERS STYLEPEPPER PRE- SHUS Now rated a Top Stud in U.S. At 5 years, he has sired 17 champions, some Toy Group Winners, with 4 new champions so far in 69.Also at stud 7 Champions, 5 sons of Ch. Aristic Wee Pepper Pod, 4 Style- pepper sons. Occasional puppies to go.DOROTHY BONNER, Rt. 10, Box 170, San Antonio, Texas 78213.OBEDIENCE continuedlong. His extra-curricular activhowever, is the interesting thing he is on a relay team Dog reraces, by way of explanation, are ipurely for fun and entertainmeand the best part of them is that dogs always enjoy them as much, more, than their people do. A runs and jumps a series of hurdgets a dumbell and returns over hurdles, when the next dog on team is released. Two teams race the same time and excitement often hilarity is terrific. Picture Pom, tiny little Tuffy, running relay with his team-mates, whichContinued on Page 42 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS PiDarrell Olga Baker ..................................................................................................................................Bay Colony Pomeranian Club _______________________ ____-..........................................................Ruth Lowry Beam ...................................................................................................................................Dorthy Bonner .............................................................................................................................................Wilma Jean Brown ......................................................................................................................................Francis Mary Casey ...............................................................................................................................Ann Cowie ...................................................................................................................................................Merle Tommy Daniels .............................................................................................................................Norma Cad ..................................................................................................................................................Edna Cirardot ...............................................................................................................................................Sue Tim Goddard ....................................................................................................................................Robert L. Goodrich ........................................................................................................................22, 23,Mrs. Joyce Craves .......................................................................................................................................Mrs. Phyllis Houston .........................................................................................................................-........Tommy Marie Hynes ..............................................................................................................................3etty Knox Philip P. Slep ................................................................................................................-.....Joy LeCompte .....................................................................................................................................COVSophie H. Mayes .........................................................................................................................................Molly Linda Miller ________________________________________________________________T.P. N.J. ORourke .................................................................................................................................Chuck Reynolds Bud Knapp ....................................................................................................................Louise J. Rosbury ......................................................................................................................................Mrs. I. Schoenberg .......................................................................................................................................4 POMERANIAN REVIEWwmCh. C. E. Timstopper AgainOrange Sable - 4 lbs.Stud Fee 50Phone1-704-889-9233Great Elms Kennels, Reg. NOTHING FOR SALERuth Lowry BeamPineville, N.C. 28134GOLDEN GLOW POMERANIANS OF CALIFORNIACh. Riders Gay Robbieis proud, to announce her third champion bred at Golden Glow CH. GOLDEN CLOW SIR REGINALDjoins Ch. Sacramentos Innkeeper and Ch. Golden Glow Sally produced by this beautiful Champion BroodReggies wins include Four Majors Four BW, Two BOB, One Cr. 2He is a grandson of Am. Can. Ch. Dromore BombardierCHUCK REYNOLDS BUD KNAPPRt. 1 - Box 555, Newcastle, Cal. 95658 Phone 916 663-3612ACh. Golden Glow Sir ReginaldShaded Bright Orange Siring Stylish PuppiesFee on RequestSee Pedigree - New Chs.POMERANIAN REVIEW 35SALUDtoOLGA and DARRELL BAKERwho are what Pom breeders and exhibitors should be and to DUKEthe Pom we all try to live up toNORMA C. CADS CHULA POMERANIANS2507 Nashville Street El Paso, Texas 79930 Phone 565-5229CE-iOU'S POMSsendsBest Wishes to the BakersandJeribeth Kennel.A Special Salute to their Texas TornadoCH. CORNS DUKE DRAGONFLYand all his fur family.LOUISE JO ROSBURY886 Kenneth Avenue Campbell, California 95008POMERANIAN REVIEWYIPS and YAPSLOST PETS SOCIETY Angela Romelli, President5539 Morris St., Phila., Pa. 19144 Phone 1-215-VI.4-0152Recently a dog farm was prosecuted Langhorne, Pa. for cruelty to animals, is place sold dogs of exotic breeds, as 11 as puppies. Many of the dogs were rchased by mail and others were ac- ired from dog wardens in N.J., shel- s, ads in newspapers, etc.One of the saddest signs on visits to s farm was an old automobile that ,s used as a kennel for Pomeranians, d pugs. Surely no reputable breeder uld want to destine any of their dogs such kennel conditions, regardless of sale price or how overbred they find unselves.Chis farm had been the subject of merous complaints in 1968 about dogs rined to boxes, trees, dogs that ap- ired in poor condition, and the prev- nce of rats on the premises. It was until March, 1969, that this place s put out of business, unfortunately, 1 it is hoped they will never deal in rs again.he operator of this kennel had served ail sentence in upstate New York in 3 for starving 5 dogs and 14 puppies, m there she went into N.J. and then 3 Penna.f you do not know anything about prospective purchaser who may con- t you, then please do contact your ent club for the name of someone in t area who can investigate the kennel iditions of the purchaser. It is far ter to eutbanaze surplus litters than condemn them to a concentration up for dogs.SUE GODDARDLa Porte, Texast is a pleasure to send an ad of lgratulations to such a grand couple the Bakers. They have been just iderful to us since our arrival in as. I also want to applaud the Pom b of Greater Houston, of which we proud new members, for the very work they have done and are doing promoting Poms in this area. A more ^able, friendly group of people would difficult to findMISS M. TOMINS Toronto, CanadaDear Pomeranian ReviewI have decided not to renew my subscription, and thought it only fair to let you know why. Compared to other breed magazines, yours is little more than a concatenation of society notes. At 6.00 per annum I am not interested to know who saw whom where, had tea with whom, etc. And all these gushy letters about "preshus little boys and girls" are sickening, and leave the worst impression of the breed and its owners. The grammar and spelling mistakes do not improve matters either.Show reports should be given in concise, uncluttered format, rather than sandwiched-in between sociable ramb- lings. The wordiness could be cut down by as much as one-half. Pictures could then be enlarged, so that a magnifying glass is not necessary to examine points of winning dogs.There have been interesting and informative articles, and the ratio of these should be increased. I realize you are not professionals, and commend your efforts to produce this magazine. But surely the Pomeranian breed deserves better.I write this letter regretfully.^Websters International Dictionary, Unabridged Concatenation Union' in a linked series 2. a chain.May we recommend to Miss M. Tomins the publication Pure Bred Dogs, A.K.C. Gazette. She will find show reports given in precisely the format she admires. To be sure, subscription rate is 9.00 per year, in Canada but then, this is a monthly. Pomeranian Review is a magazine written by American Pomeranian Club members for other American Pomeranian Club members and any other interested subscribers. The primary purpose of this publication is NOT to give show reports since these are to be found in official reports in the A.K.C. Gazette, as mentioned above, but to further the interests and progress of Pomeranians through providing a central "clearing house" for articles, news, advertisements, complaints, etc. from our widely scattered membership. Since every Editor of the Review to date has beenPOMERANIAN REVIEWYIPS and YAPS Continuedmerely a willing worker and not in any sense of the word a trained journalist, our policy has heen to allow each contributor to "speak for himself" even if a few grammar and spelling mistakes are made. As to the small size of the pictures, perhaps Miss Tomins does not realize that a large half-tone cut such as the one on our Cover costs more than her yearly subscription. EDITORCLEO PRATT, Secretary Pomeranian Club of Florida Miami, FloridaA valid reason for our low entry at the 69 Specialty you bet there is Inadequate mailing of Premium List to Exhibitors by the Superintendent.We hope to eliminate this dilemma for 1970 by mailing Premium List, First Class Mail, ourselves, in addition to what the Superintendent may deem it his fancy to mail. SO look for them early, Folks.LOUISE JO ROSBURY Campbell, Cal.Although I am a novice breeder, I would like to express an opinion on Pom matron size. I started out with a 7 lb. matron. It is true she never had whelping difficulties . . . The next bitch Ihad, that became my kennels foundation, weighed 5 lbs. She gave me 2 litters of two each, then on her third whelping, had to have a section. She since has had two normal deliveries. Her daughter, a 4 lb. bitch, is the ideal brood pops puppies like a champaigne bottle pops a cork. I also have had a 41 lb. bitch present me with four pups, and they all lived. Just this week my 3J lb. bitch presented me with 3 healthy live pups. She had the first one unassisted while I slept and had taken care of it when I came out for breakfast . . . I have learned to check pelvicscarefully. Although my 5 lb. bitch had normal deliveries, she seemed to suffer more and have longer labor than her 4 lb. daughter. I think structure, not larger size, is more important ... I am of the mind that you cant get good show stock from 6 or 7 lb. bitches. What we are striving for are SOUND TOYS . . . Remember, the type is what distinguishes the pure bred from the mongrel, and most mongrels are usually strong.- - --------------------------------LESTERL. KILMER Carbondale, Pa.Why We Need A Change In Our StandaWe all should be interested in improvement and the future of breed.Being a conscientious breeder for nmore than ten years I believe our pagraph on size is compelling us vwish to raise show dogs to breed raise dogs that are right on the bordline of degeneracy and worthlessnessam speaking of the sentence that sta"The ideal size for show specimensfrom 4 to 5 pounds."Let us now consider degeneracy. Ften show type Poms at random tweigh 4J pounds each, then pick tenthe same at random that weighpounds each. Compare both groups dogs and I am sure that you will ian over-whelming number of more soispecimens in the six pound group, this is so and you can bet it will be, dthis not indicate that our standardencouraging us to breed and raise d that are to small to be soundNow lets compare ten 4J pound bit es with ten 6 pound bitches as for bre ing purposes. Say I take the ten pound bitches and you take the te pound bitches and we both start bre ing. At the end of three years what 1 be the results of comparison I kr that I need not even try to answer 1 question for any knowledgeable bree knows there would be no comparis which also indicates that our standarc encouraging us to breed and raise d that are too small for the good of breed. The reason I picked the 4J poi weight for comparison is because, t is the weight that is right in the cen of where our standard states the h show specimens should weigh.In order to stay in the breeding bi ness at all and get some dogs of right size to show, breeders have eho to breed small studs to larger bite' in the hopes of getting some of the ri size to show. Does this sound reasona and logical to keep fighting nature this up-hill battle in order to get Po to fit our standard How can we exp judges to recognize a . six pound P when our standard states the ideal s18 POMERANIAN REVIEWYIPS and YAPS Continued3 from four to five pounds and he has his size before him, or her. I think it is ,bout time we started working- with lature instead of trying to conquer it, y having a standard that will fit a good ound sensible size dog instead of trying o breed a dog to fit an unreasonable tandard.From those who oppose a change who ,re but few, which I do not believe eally know what it is all about judging rom what they have said, we hear such hings as, larger Poms have coarse fea- ures. That five pound matrons do have .s large litters with no trouble as do he larger ones if chosen from free ^helping lines that give large litters, 'his, just is not true. It is much easier o breed fine show quality features with oundness in a six pound Pom than a our pound Pom, and from ten years xperience with three different leading enetic lines of the larger free whelpers have chosen smaller matrons from dem which have about put me out of usiness with whelping troubles. Mylarger free whelpers run from 51 to 7-1 pounds, the smaller ones from 4 to 51 pounds. I would give most anything to have my old broods back again. One might ask why I did this. The answer is, our standard is to blame. It made of me the most inhuman, cruel, barbaric slaughterer of dogs in the land. Is not this reason enough for a change when others have also testified to much the same resultsCHUCK REYNOLDSNewcastle, CaliforniaFIRST May I say what wonderful issues of Pom Review our "Editor and Advt. Mgr." has put out for us this past year. Sophie Mayes is to be commended for this outstanding and usually thankless labor of love.SECOND Congratulations to ourelected Officers and Directors for this year of Club Business. They have been mandated by the Members to attempt some very large projects. Good luck to them in these efforts.CONGRATULATIONStoour good friendsOlga and Darrell Bakerandour sincere appreciation to them and toPauline Hughesfor thehelp and encouragement Beginners need.T. P. and N. J. ORourke1106 Appomattox Texas City, Texas 77590-wma, fiCh. Tonos Just Cal Me Mister3 Vi lb. Orange. Fee 75POMERANIAN REVIEWJfn HemnnamWith deep regret, The Review announces the death of MRS. THELMA GUNTER, in April, 1969.Mrs. Gunter was a long-time member of the American Pomeranian Club and the breeder of numerous top quality Pomeranians,, the most famous of which was her prepotent red stud, CH. THELCOLYNNS SHOWSTOPPERYIPS and YAPS ContinuedTHIRD My heart goes out to a very sincere Breeder who has strong convictions in her applications of improvement in our favorite breed. I can only be writing about Pat Hopkins. She had the courage to stand up and be counted. In many instances she was misunderstood and several climbed on the "stand" with her but did so not so much to help HER cause but rather to try to justify THEIR OWN breeding shortcomings. It was perfectly obvious that Pat Hopkins was rightfully justifying the "Correct" larger sized Poms Males as well as Females to receive their deserving wins at Dog Shows. This brought many to exclaim that their large "Mandy" who produces litters of four puppies should therefore be just as eligible to win as cute little "Champion Cupie." Not necessarily so We agree that the larger Poms should ALSO win providing they are conformationally "Correct" to the Pom Standard but do not agree that size is the main issue as far as "Reproductive Ability" is concerned while they are being judged. My partner, Bud Knapp, and I sent an article Yips Yaps on our OPINIONS regarding "Size Relationship to Productive Ability". We sincerely hope that the Review readers did not interpret us as saying that Pat Hopkins was wrong. She is absolutely RIGHT about many larger Poms being justlydeserving of winning at the shows. 1were saying those Breeders are wro who express that their large "Mandwho produced a litter of four, shotnecessarily be awarded wins over tcute little 3J pound "Cupie". We reletters from people who could show evidence of every trying to show thilarger Poms and we read of Poms w had problems after they had been avised to be "Too Small" to reproduiWe pointed out reasons they MIGIhave problems with the small Poms. Vdid not discount the little winning giiwho are ACCUSED of being "Too Sma but are actually "Built Right" to good producers of more "Small" puppiiWe did warn, however, not to be t critical of them when someone else u knowingly caused them to have puppiwhich were "Too Large" for them whelp freely because they were "BrDown" from Grand-parents which welarger than they were. What we TRIEto say is "Large or Small" they shoufirst be able to reproduce and second 'conformationally correct. If they methese requirements they should be sho9and be able to win. In other words, thave two problems. The first being PRiDUCTIVITY. The Second being tSHOW JUDGES. In both cases there no need for a change in the Standa regarding size but rather a better u0 POMERANIAN REVIEWYIPS and YAPS Continuedrstanding by some Breeders as to w to breed to the Standard and a tter understanding by some Judges l how to interpret the Standard. This a job of Education for our Parent ub and Members. Thank Goodness we ive such an outstanding Club and feeders who will write articles in our Dm Review to inform us of their ex- riences in all phases of Breed prob- ms and remedies. With the exchange IDEAS and OPINIONS we can only tin toward the improvement of our Dms. The Poms named "Mandy" and upie" were off the top of my bald ad.FOURTH Bravo to Sophie Mayes on r April Editorial. The "Color Issue" lould not be closed- It is extremely lportant that AIL POMS have equal iportunity to win if they are conforma- Dnally "Correct" and should not be malized for not having color absolutely scribed in the Standard when they ANNOT possibly have it because of the lish-Mash" of color breeding that has en done for year by POM BREEDERS, lere is really only one answer, in my inion. ALL COLORS ALLOWEDAND ACCEPTABLE providing the Pom is eonformationally correct. Lets put more emphasis on what is "Conforma- tionally Correct" as applies to structure Head, Teeth, Ears, Eyes, Legs, Tail- Set, Ribs, Backs, etc.. If all of these are correct under a correct coat we will see a beautiful picture of a Pomeranian. The colors are already so varied in each ring. Why put so much emphasis on trying to uniform them It cant be done without a complete culling process for how many can honestly say they positively know what colors WILL NOT appear genetically from their solid Red, Orange, Creme, Black, Chocolate, Brown, White or Blue and who can honestly say to what degree the Black Tips will appear on the Wolf and Orange Sable and what shade of bright or light Orange the Sable Pom will be Who can control when Black hairs in an Orange coat will cease to "Richen" the Orange color and instead begin to show too much Black to the point of being called by some a "Poor Sable" Who can knowledgably divide Brown, Chocolate and Beaver Poms to the correct color classification so that according to the Standard and A.P.C. Specialty ClassesCH. LITTLE MISS SKEETER OF OKALACONGRATULATES DARRELL AND OLGA BAKER and Her Proud PapaCh. Corns Duke DragonflyOKALA KENNELSRoute 1, Box 141X45Cypress, Texas 77429POMERANIAN REVIEWYIPS and YAPS Continuedthe Beavers are not shown in the "Black, Brown or Chocolate Class" hut must be shown in the "Any Other Allowable Color Class" and then be disqualified because it has a liver colored nose The Standard says the "Nose should be self-colored in Blues and Browns. In ALL OTHER colors they should be Black". It says the same thing- about Eye Rims. Who ever saw a Chocolate or Beaver Pom with a Black Nose and Eye Rims Why are so many breeders saying they have Chocolate Poms when they must be, with the Brown Noses, according to our Standard, Browns We must correct this Standard to match what we so called "Experts" of our Breed are producing. This does not mean to match the Standard to what is incorrect but we must eliminate from what is impossible for us to correct our Breed to match the present Stan ard.I realize this is quite lengthy Iwith only four issues of Pom Revhthe only place where Members c express feelings and beliefs one mitry to squeeze it in when able. I actua would like to see less talk and more ition for the betterment of our Bre.This is why we join and support Parent Club. Along this same line thought, it has often occurred to us strange how many people write YI YAPS in Pom Review as a media express their feelings and yet do isupport it with Advertisements.Because I have not yet movedI have resumed breeding and have some young stock coming along.Also For Sale to reliable breederCh. Scotia Cavaliers Cash Payment Whelped Apr. 67, brilliant orange, proven aggressive stud, 4 lb. Finished July 68Sire Ch. Sungolds Gay Cavilier his 54th championDam Ch. Scotia Spot Cash her 8th championPrice 1000.00PUPPIES 6 MONTH UNDER SOME OLDER STOCKEDNA E. GIRARDOT, R.N.Scotia Kennels, Reg. R.D. 4, Scotia, N.Y. 12302Phone 518 346-1712Note Phone eve. wk. days away to shows wk. ends.2 POMERANIAN REVIEWOBEDIENCE continued Miniature Poodle, a Standard Pood- and a Collie. He must really be the NE because his owner is the captain f the team. Eula says that last year t the Beverly Hills show he brought own the house.I received a lovely letter from Mrs. lertha Yeaton of Arlington, Mass, [rs. Yeaton will be remembered by er beloved Topaze Little Bobo, who assed away last September. Mrs. Yearn so very kindly sent me as a gift subscription to New England Obed- ince News. You can get the news bout New England Poms, says she, rhere are not many of them but ley are GOOD. My thanks and ppreciation to her and surely some ood news about our favorite breed ill be forthcoming from that source on.PRESIDENT continuedPlans are now underway for Our February 1970 Specialty Show. Miss Marjorie Bull winkle is the Show Chairman this year. I know she will do her part in making this a show to remember, but she cant do it alone. WONT YOU PLEASE DO YOUR PART and SUPPORT her in every way you can. Start making your plans NOW. If just half of the people who are members of the American Pomeranian Club would plan on entering one dog we would have a record entry. I SINCERELY ASK YOU TO HELP MAKE THE AMERICAN POMERANIAN CLUBS FEBRUARY 1970 SPECIALTY SHOW THE BIGGEST IN THE HISTORY OF THE CLUB.Thank you.DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL A SHOW WIN TO BRAG ABOUTTHIS SPACE CAN BE YOURS FOR JUST 10.00POMERANIAN REVIEW 4.HOW TO SELECT A SHOW DOG by Mrs. R. L. StuberMany people seem to hold the opinion that any dog which is AKC- registered is a show dog. This, definitely, is not the case. The Certificate of Registration and the Pedigree do no more than assure the purchaser that his dog has been purebred for as many generations as are shown in the pedigree.For a novice, the purchase of a nice dog than can be shown can be fraught with difficulty and disappointment.Perhaps the simplest way to be assured of a show dog is to buy a finished champion or one that has already earned sufficient points to indicate that it is indeed a show specimen. Such a dog, regardless of its breed, would be very expensive indeed. Also, many people who wish to have only one or two house-dogs prefer to get them while they still are adaptable puppies.To the novice who is seeking a dog that he can show, himself one that will be of sufficient quality to catch the judges eye, at least, if only now and then, I offer the following suggestions 1. Contact the Secretary of the Breed Club of the breed of your choice and request information regarding reputable breeders in your area who belong to the national organization.2. Request the Secretary or a breeder to furnish you with a copy of the official Standard of the breed.3. Study the Standard. Visit kennels and dog shows and try to select those specimens which you think approximate the requirements of the Standard.4. Although there are many reputable breeders of fine stock who dnot show their dogs for various personal reasons, still the one who doeshow fairly regularly is likely to havshow material and be more apt to bable to furnish you with a goodtypy puppy.5. The sex of the dog you choost is merely a matter of your persona wishes.6. If the dog you select has som champions in its pedigree, this wil indicate to you that these dogs a' least were good representatives o the breed. It is generally believed tha- the more recent such champions appear in the pedigree, the better.7. By now you have made you selection. Until he is six months old he will not be eligible for AKO poin shows. But this period should be usee to good advantage to teach your nev pride and joy to walk on the left or a loose lead, to stand in show pose for the judges examination, to have confidence in you, his handler. Practice setting him up before a mirror The breeder will be happy to helj you if he can, but there is nothin like experience in teaching both yoi and your dog. Study the pictures ir this magazine and try to pose youi dog as you see in the pictures.The man who holds the ladder firmly a the bottom is about as important as th man at the top.The man who makes every minute counl usually becomes the man of the hour.You cant build a reputation on whal you are going to do. HENRY FOREIf theres anything we cant stand it people who talk while were interrupting44 POMERANIAN REVIEWAmerican Pomeranian Clufo, 3fncSUMMER SPECIALTY SHOWin conjunction with theDEVON DOG SHOW ASSOCIATION OCTOBER 4, 1969 DEVON, PENNSYLVANIAJUDGE MRS. DAVID CROUSEHeld south of New York City for the First Time in many yearsWe have been assigned a private areaforImportant Members Meeting after the judgingShow Chairman, Ann Cowie, will NOT exhibit at this show.Watch for Premium List and Note EARLY CLOSINGIf not received contactFOLEY DOC SHOW ORGANIZATION, INC.2009 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103orANN COWIER.D. 2, Pughtown Rd., Phoenixville, Pa. 19460