American ^Pomeranian Club, 3fncPomeranian ReviewPUBLISHED QUARTERLY JANUARY, 1975 ifMAM. CAN. CH. TOPAZE LADY JENNIFER, AM. CAN. C.D.Pictured as she retrieves the dumbbell over the high jump as she trains for Open Class. Jennifer is co-owned by breeders Francis J. Mary F. Casey and Mrs. Gladys B. Dykstra, her trainer-handler.IN THIS ISSUEOBEDIENCE RING by Emma Heyde - Picture Window Pom by Mrs. Ruth Potts - CLUB NEWS Visit to Fox Flame Kennels by A. K. Wilhelm - Show Training by Patrick De Loughary Specialty Reports - Ethical Behavior - Helpful HintsBERMAN - BIRK - HEYDE - JONES - KLINGBEIL - MILLER - YIPS YAPS2 POMERANIAN REVIEWPRESIDENTSMESSAGEbyMRS. MARLENE SCOTT Rt. 2, Box 178-C Raleigh, N.C. 27610I am sorry you missed, our Summer Specialty, held in conjunction with the Devon Dog Show in Pennsylvania. We missed you, and you missed seeing lots of beautiful Poms.The weather was beautiful and the Pom folks really enjoyed themselves. Congratulations to owners Gwyneth L. George and Norma J. Jenkins on their Best of Breed winner, Hollyberrys Rob Roy, shown by Jean Jenkins. This little Pom is a brilliant orange and a real showman You will read about the other winners in this Review.Exhibitors and f anciers who could stay over enjoyed a get-together for dinner that evening. There were twenty - eight present, Board Members, Club Members and guests. We all had fun. It was a toss-up who travelled furthest Olga and Darrell Baker from Texas or Dolly and Dr. Larry Trauner from California.Start planning now to attend our Annual Specialty in New York in February.I know I sound like a broken record on this subject, but in my opinion you just cant say enough about it. The subject is poor sportsmanship. It seems to be getting worse all the time. I know it is hard to lose when you think you have the best dog. Recently, I actually heard an exhibitor say, after losing, I deserved to lose after entering under that judge in the first place. That judge doesnt like me, is political and doesnt know what he or she is doing, and I knew it when I entered. I dont think anyone enjoysbeing around someone who is always complaning about the judging. In the end, it doesnt change things, it only gets you tagged as a poor sport. When you get down to the nitty-gritty of it, you know your dog, his good and his bad points, but on the day of the judging, the judge is the only one in the ring who has his hands on all the dogs, so maybe he knows something you didnt see therefore you really cant say why a judge puts one dog up and another one down. If you are the type of person who just cant lose gracefully, and you knew when you entered the judge didnt like your dog, then you shouldnt enter under this judge at all.I think we could all learn something from the Junior Handlers. The next time you have a chance to watch a Junior Showmanship Class, you will notice that every child who didnt place will congratulate the winners. The losers may go back to their set-up and cry, but you can bet no one will see them, because they wont let anyone know they are that much of a baby, or a poor sport. I tell my Junior Handler when he comes out of a ring a loser and starts with, I could have won but Mary was upstaging me or, the judge only puts up girls, I tell him it is all right to be a hard loser, but dont blame it on someone else. Just work harder next time.In handling over the years, I have found most judges to be sincere and honest and to do their job to the best of their ability. This is more than I can say for some exhibitors. Think of your circle of friends with whom you exhibit. I bet the ones you like best are the ones that can take their losses in stride as well as their wins being pleasant and cheerful, win or lose, they are just more fun to associate with. When the judging is over and the winners are congratulated, and you come out of the ring, relax and enjoy yourself and let the sarcastic remarks and the unfounded remarks go unsaid. After all, dog showing is a sport. If you cant take it, find some- Continued on Page 32POMERANIAN REVIEW 3Pomeranian ReviewOF THEAmmratt Pomeranian Utah 3nr.President ...................................First Vice President_________Second Vice President ..Recording Secretary________Corresponding SecretaryTreasurer ...................................Delegate to the A.K.C. ..OFFICERS OF THE CLUB.......................................................................................... Mrs. Marlene Scott.................................................................................. Mr. Darrell W. Baker....................................................................................Mrs. Sophie H. 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CASEY 60 Wilbur Street Raynham, Mass. 02767Phone 617-822-4862I hope that Santa Claus was good to all and that 1975 will bring with it the very best of everything to all Pom lovers everywhere.1974 was a good year for our Poms and again according to the last statistics that have been published Our Breed can boast that one of their members has again been named TOP TOY DOG. We CONGRATULATE Mrs. Randy Freeh and her lovely CH. RANDYS JOLLY WEE PEPPI on achieving this honor.In the last few months of 1974 the Pom entries have climbed considerably here in the East, I hope that this is a sign that more Poms will be shown in 1975.I am happy to report that Our New Code of Ethics met with your approval. Of the ballots that were cast, only four dissenting votes were received and two of those that voted No enclosed a note stating that they were not really against the code, but had reservations on how we could enforce it.Each member had the opportunity to voice his or her opinion. Approximately one third of the membership exercised this privilege. It is now mandatory for each and every member to abide by the Code of Ethics and if a person does not want to abide by it, they really are not interested in the welfare of Our Breed. For those that do not approve it, I ask, Why do you want to be a member Our Constitution clearly states, under Section 2 The Objects of the Club shall bea to encourage and promote the breeding of PURE-BRED POMERANIANS and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.c to URGE Members and Breeders to ACCEPT the STANDARD OF THE BREED as approved by the American Kennel Club as THE ONLY STANDARD of excellence by which Pomeranians shall be judged.d to do all in its power to PROTECT AND ADVANCE the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and obedience trials.THE NEW CODE OF ETHICS SPELLS OUT THE OBJECTS OF THE CLUB. If one is not interested in abiding by the Constitution, why should one want to be a member of the ClubIf one is truly interested in the welfare and future of the Pomeranian Dog, there shouldnt be any opposition to agreeing to protect the breed from some of the things that they are being subjected to in this day and age.One section of the Code that seemed to puzzle some people was I9. I will price my puppies within the breed range.This does not mean that if a member sells a show Pom for 1000.00, that you have to sell your show Poms for that price. All it means is that members in an area will try to keep their prices for Pet Stock at a certain level. For example If Susie Jones in Pennsylvania has a customer that is shopping around and comes to her house to see her puppies and Susie says that she charges 125.00 for a pet, the customer looks over the dogs and then goes to Alice Smith and Alice says Oh, Ill let you have one for 100.00, and then Mary White down the street says, Oh Ill let you have one of mine for 75.00. Each one -undercutting the other. This is not fair. If Pet stock is being sold for 125.00 and you feel that it is worth that price, you should stick together. Dont cut price just to outdo your competitor and make a sale. There are times that we all have a dog that we are interested in placing in a good home for a nominal price, at times even a Continued on Page 42POMERANIAN REVIEW 5a L. arTOY GROUPI STCH. GREAT ELMS BUDDY OF LENETTEShown winning the Toy Group in Danville, Virginia Handled by Marlene Scott Judge, Mrs. Winifred Heckmann Buddy is sired by Ch. Great Elms Timstoppers Image Stud Fee 75.00 Bitches will be met at Charlotte Airport.Puppies OccasionallyLenette Pomeranians923 S. Main Street Kannapolis, N. C. 28081704-938-3104 Nights 704-938-2042Breeders of Fine Poms for 17 years.6 POMERANIAN REVIEWCOYER STORYby MARY F. CASEYTopaze Kennels is proud to honor AM. CAN. CH. TOPAZE LADY JENNIFER, am. CAN. C.D. as Cover Girl on this months issue of Pomeranian Review. Jenny celebrates her seventh birthday on the 6th of this month and has not only proven herself as a female Pom of quality and intelligence, hut also as a producer of quality. She was sired by the Love of my Pom Life, Am. Can. CH. TOPAZE LUCKY LITTLE DIAMOND ex Wests Shamrock Lady of Topaze and was one of a litter of three 1 male and 2 females. From the start Jenny was a gal with a mind of her own and proved at the age of two months that she knew what her brain was for. I will never forget the day that I came home from grocery shopping and as I entered the kitchen door, there was Jenny waiting to greet me. When I had left she was in the puppy room in the top tier of a three tier cage, which I called her Penthouse apartment. Naturally I thought that I had forgotten to latch the cage and was thankful that this little girl hadnt killed herself when she fell out of the cage. Several days later, I again went out, but this time I double checked the cage to be sure that all was secure. Again I arrived home and there was Jenny at the door to greet me. She had learned how to open the latch and let herself out. How she ever made it to the floor from that height, Ill never know, but she did and I can guarantee you, she never had an opportunity to try for a third time because I put another latch on the cage so that she couldnt possibly open it.Before making her appearance in the breed ring, Jennifer had three litters of puppies all by Caesarian Section. Two sons by the late CH. CORNS DUKE DRAGONFLY, two by our AM., CAN. BDA. CH. NANJO INTERLUDE and the last one by CH. TOPAZE JACK-O-DIA- MONDS, AM. CAN. CD owned by our friend Marie Smith of Canton, Mass. Three of her sons met with misfortuneand died of accidental deaths before they were two years old. Her last son, CH. TOPAZE DIAMOND JACK, C.D. also owned by Marie Smith, earned his Obedience Title at Ladies Dog Club Show last June and was entered in breed for the first time at the Bay Colony Specialy Show the end of June and came out with Winners Dog. He finished his Championships at the Westbury K.C. Show in September.After her maternal duties were over, we decided that she had earned the chance to see how she would make out in the show ring, so at four years of age we entered her in breed. She loved going to the shows and quickly acquired her American Championship finishing at Mid- Hudson in June 1972. In October she went to live with her new co-owner, Mrs. Gladys B. Dykstra of Springfield, Mass. Gladys had shown several of her Poms in Obedience and had also acquired titles on her Borzois, the only problem was that she still had one Pom girl that was Lord and Master of the Dykstra household. DYKSTRAS GOLDEN ERLECE, U.D. even bossed the Borzoi around, would she accept another Pom in the house, that was the question. Gladys and her husband Roy fell in love with Jenny and decided to give it a try. The test was successful, on entering their home, ERLECE immediately took command and tried to master Jenny, but Jenny quickly told her in her own cute Pom way, I am here to stay so you mind your business and Ill mind mine. Peace and harmony prevailed and shortly after her fifth birthday Lady Jennifer began her Obedience Training. In December of that year she earned her American C.D. with scores of 192, 190 and 19914. Last summer Gladys took her to Canada and she came home with both her Canadian Championship and her Canadian C.D. She is now working toward her C.D.X. Degree and at this writing she has acquired one leg towards it and hopefully will gain that title before the end of 1974. Gladys is hoping to take her on to Continued on Page 32POMERANIAN REVIEW 7CH. BROWNS FANCYPEPPER MARKPEPPI completed his Championship with a 5 point major at Anderson, Ind. 8-18-74Thanks to the Judges Mrs. Mildred Heald, Mrs. Erica Huggins, Mrs. James Carter, Mr. Alfred Treen, and Mr. Frank Oberstar for making this possible.Siring lovely puppies. Stud Fee 50.00Moments from the airport.PEDIGREE BEHIND THE NEW CHAMPIONSMrs. Wilma Jean Brown Indianapolis, Ind. 462348820 Rockville Road 317-247-9644 1ftALOHA From LAVAHILL andBEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAROur News . .. PONY BOY OF POINT LOMATwo days out of quarantine and B. O. B. under Kay Finch over an entry of 10. Then on to a Group Two placement under Gordon J. Turner, at the Windward Hawaiian Dog Fanciers Association All Breed Plan A Show Match, September 29, 1974. Youll be hearing more about this outstanding young, pointed maleThank You For All Inquiries.P. O. Box 10041 Honolulu, Hi. 968168 POMERANIAN REVIEWLUELLA H. HOFMANWe are indebted to Donna Mohn, Assistant Secretary of the Ohio Pomeranian Club, for much of the biographical material detailed below..AThis picture of Tuella Hofman was taken on November 10, 1973 as she judged the Toy Group at the Central New York Kennel Club show.Mrs. Luella H. Hofman, widow of Byron Hofman of Toledo and a member of the American Pomeranian Club for a great number of years and our most recent Life Member, passed away on October 13, 1974 at the age of 73. Mrs. Hofman was always a dog lover and had bred or owned a number of different breeds, but in the 1920s and 30s, she decided to concentrate on Pomeranians in her Siron Kennel. She bred a number of champions in six consecutive generations, and in 1932 changed her kennel name to Bantam in honor of her most famous champion, Ch. Bantam Bingo who won 6 Toy Groups during the year he was campaigned.Mrs. Hofman was bom in Toledo and attended the Conservatory of Music and the Toledo Museum School of Art. She taught music, was an accompanist and assistant organist at a church and was also a commercial designer. She was veryactive in the Ohio Federation of Womens Clubs and various other Womens Clubs in Toledo, as well as having served as President and Secretary of the Ohio Dog Owners Association. She helped to reorganize the Toledo Kennel Club in 1925 and subsequently served as Secretary of the club for 40 years and taught obedience classes there. Her Bantam Bachelor, a son of Ch. Bantam Bingo, is reputed to have been the first C.D. Pomeranian.Mrs. Hofman was well known as a judge of Non-Sporting as well as Toy breeds for more than 40 years. She judged at the Westminster Kennel Club Show on numerous occasions. In 1963 she judged the American Pomeranian Club Specialty Show in New York.COMING IN APRILIn response to a number of requests, the Review will conduct an inquiry into Endocrine Imbalances in our breed designated Elephant Hide, hypothyroidism, etc., with the most prominent symptom being loss of hair coat. This Inquiry can only shed light on the situation if a number of readers with personal experience with the symptoms and especially the cure or alleviating treatment will write articles for us. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE SIGNED, but ALL NAMES WILL BE WITHHELD FOR PUBLICATION. The writers should not mention the names OR pedigrees of ANY Poms, as this is not necessary and might be misinterpreted or exaggerated. Please use such terms as Case 1, Case 2 and in discussing the possible hereditary nature of these disorders, give only family relationships such as grandsire was affected but sire or dam, etc.Laboratory reports should be given EXACTLY as they are written, or not at all. We all know what it might be and that many, many Poms are affected. It is our hope that through pooling our scattered experience, we may help to find a preventative or cure.POMERANIAN REVIEW 93fn iHemortamWe announce with deep regret the death of Mrs. Byron Hofman Luellaon October 13,1974 Long-time Member and Life Member of theAmerican Pomeranian Club, Inc.A judge of Toy breeds for more than 40 yearsCH. THELDBNS MAX FOR SNAXShown going BOB at the Rock Creek K. C. Show10-13-74 under Judge,Mr. Ken Miller.Max sends congratulations to his son, C-Js Masked Bandit, on his first win, a 3 pt. major, at the Maryland K. C. Show, 11-24-74.Cathy Lasota 365 W. 12th Avenue215-828-4028 Conshohocken, Pa. 19428V'beI k10 POMERANIAN REVIEWBAY COLONY POMERANIAN CLUB SPECIALTY SHOWby AMBER BLACKMONOnce again the Bay Colony Pomeranian Club Specialy Show was held, in conjunction with the Hockamock Kennel Club, Inc., All Breed Event on June 29th, in Norton, Massachusetts. It had rained all week prior to the show and we were all hoping that the sky would clear by the day of the show, but Saturday morning dawned and again there was a light rain and drizzle. The Pom judging was scheduled for 12 noon and we all prayed that the sun would shine before we went into the ring. Our faith was rewarded and about 11 AM the sun began peeking through the clouds and the rain ended. The Pom Club set up their own tents right opposite the ring and all joined in for a day of fun.MM miAm. Can. Ch. Topaze Sir Blitzen, bred and owned by Mary F. and Francis J. Casey and handled by Mary, was awarded Best of Breed at the Bay Colony Specialty Show by Judge Harvey Berman.Mr. Harvey Berman from Algonquin, Illinois officiated as judge and besides his expertise at judging, his courtesy and graciousness was appreciated by all. Marie Smith and Ruth Packard are to be congratulated for selecting such a beautiful array of trophies and Gladys Dyks- tra and Frank Burns did a super job of setting up the trophy table and steward- ing. Although each trophy received was well deserved, one almost felt sad to seethe beautifully decorated table of silver goblets, glassware and silver trays diminish.It was sure a pleasure for a newcomer to the breed to see twenty- eight beautiful Poms together at one time. It made you feel like you wanted to take every one home with you Oh what a beautiful thought.i.U-'UTopaze Diamond Jack, C.D. is pictured going Winners Dog under Judge Harvey Eerman at the Bay Colony Specialty Show for his first major, handled by Amber Blackmon. He is owned by Mrs. Marie Smith who handles him in the obedience ring.Lets begin with those ever deserved wins. Congratulations to all that placed and to all of the exhibitors who worked so hard preparing for the Specialty. After careful and thorough examination, Mr. Berman made the following selections. Best of Breed went to CH. TOPAZE SIR BLITZEN he also placed 3rd in the Toy Group. Blitz is co-owned by Francis Mary Casey. The Caseys were also the co-owners of the Best of Opposite Sex Winner, CH. MAYKENS SUN- WITCH OF TOPAZE and the Winners Bitch Best of Winners BODAS GINGER ROBIN OF TOPAZE. It was a five point major in Bitches and this win finished Ginger Robin. Marie Smiths TOPAZE DIAMOND JACK, C.D. gave his mistress quite a thrill when he went allPOMERANIAN REVIEW 11POMIRISH KENNELS Presents Our Newest Champion CH. POMIRISH CAVS BIT O HADLEIGHPedigree in Behind the New ChampionsThanks to the judges who recognized a Future Champion My new business ARTISTIC GIFTS at Fox Hills Inn and Country Club took up my summer this year. Thanks to Handlers Ann Buck and Lorraine Heichel for finishing Spunky.Thanks to Edna Girardot for selling me Scotia Double Gr Da OCavilier. Donna is Spunkys and Fancys dam and producing terrific puppies.Our Ch. Randys Pomirish Super Sport took Group II at Manitowoc Co. K.C. His daughter is pointed and placed First in 6-9 mo. Puppy Class at the DEVON SPECIALTY pictured.December Litters ExpectedCongratulations to the Vander Zeydens for new Ch. Aristic PepperletteandNadine Hersils Ch. D-Nees Darin Dinadan subj. AKC conf.Danny had a spectacular finish at Rock River Valley K.C.Out of Puppy Class at 9 mo. took WD BOB over Specials and Group IVThe pup with a futureThe Kenosha Co. Pom Club Poms are making their presence feltUP N ATOM, GANGDick and Sally Baugniet Rt. 1, Box 99Ph. 414-755-2994 Mishicot, Wi. 54228SPUNKYCh. Pomirish Cavs Bit OHadleighFANCYPomirish Sports Fancy Free12 POMERANIAN REVIEWthe way to Winners Dog for a four point major. This was Todies first time in the Breed Ring and I had the pleasure of showing him for Marie. Reserve Winners Dog was awarded to Mrs. Ina Kni- ffins young male, SYBILS SMOKEY OF TINY TYKES and Reserve Winners Bitch was BODAS TINY GOLDEN ROSE, coowned by Lou Blackmon Francis Casey and handled by Lou. Tina then joined her sister and Lou showed them as a brace. I must admit they were the talk of the show, they looked so cute together, and they went on to win First in the Toy Brace Group.-F\Left to right, Bodas Ginger Robin of Topaze Winners Bitch and Bodas Tiny Golden Rose Reserve Winners Bitch at the Bay Colony Specialty under Judge Harvey Berman are pictured here winning Best Pom Brace handled by Lou Blackmon who co-owns Golden Rose with Francis J. Casey. Ginger Robin is owned by Mary F. and Francis J. Casey and finished her title at this show. The Brace went on to win Best Toy Brace.After the judging was over we all gathered together under the tents and once again enjoyed the hospitality of the member of Bay Colony. As many of you have heard in the past, Bay Colony Members feel that a well fed group of people are a happy group of people and we were well fed. We missed some of you that have attended before and were unable to do so this year. Edna Girardot was among the missing this year and Dr. Boda and his wife Janet. Janet was expecting a litter of pups that day andcouldnt leave her expectant mother. Mrs. Ethelle Turner was with us, Ethelle has been among the missing the past couple of years and it was good to see her again. Mrs. Carmen Ekman was there with her daughter Ruth and they took care of the food table making sure that everyone had his plate filled. All in all it was a most enjoyable day and we extend our thanks to our judge, Mr. Berman and his wife Beverly for all his favorable comments on our East Coast Poms. Hope you will all be able to join us next year.IN MEMORIAM OFPFEFFERLESuessers Klein-Pfefferkorn Nov. 6, 1969 July 31, 1974 Suddenly and unexpectedly unser lieber kleiner Pfeffer decided to return to his Creator. We are waiting for the Resurrection of all life and a reunion with our little jester Pfefferle.His kisses were sweeter than wine.SUESSERS KLEINE MEUTE A Family of PomeraniansBox 53, Island Route Lock Haven, Pa. 17745 Phone 717-769-6806SPECIALTY SHOW PICTURESOur April deadline comes very soon after the New York Specialty. We ask advertisers to SEND AD COPY BY FEBRUARY 20. Send your Specialty Show Picture by Air Mail AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE IT. Do NOT send Special Delivery On R.D. Routes, such mail comes with the regular carrier, so dont waste your moneyPOMERANIAN REVIEW 13FLASH THRILLScotia Bunny Hon Bon J.J.s Tonya See picture in Devon Specialty report. Finished in 5 shows, three the week-end of the Specialty, then Catonsville and Rock Creek the following weekend, Oct. 12 and 13.Tonyas dam was the 15th champion get for Ch. Sunsets Personal Conquest who still holds the record for the greatest producing female Pomeranian.Ch. Scotia Robin's Mamma Happy Girl finishing September 2, 1974 at Raleigh under judge Dr. Harry Smith. Second champion this year for Ch. Hadleigh Bittle Robin. Pedigree in Behind the New Champions.All three champions are grand babies of the great Ch. Sungolds Gay Caviller, sire of 66 champions and still holding the record as the greatest producing male Pom.CONGRATULATIONSAND BEST WISHES TO VERA RUSSELL ON HER KENNEL VISIT.Ch. Scotia W Girl Joe Dandy finishing subj. AKC conf. at the Catonsville show Oct. 12, '74 under judge Miss Bueno. The second champion for Ch. Bunds Just Dandy of Hadleigh this year.Pedigree in Behind the New Champions.Edna E. Girardot Scotia Kennels, Reg. P.O. Box 646, Floral City, Fla. 32636Ph 904-726-200114 POMERANIAN REVIEWAMERICAN POMERANIAN CLUE, INC. SUMMER SPECIALTY SHOWOur Summer Specialty, held in conjunction with the Devon Pennsylvania Dog Show Association, could be counted a success. The entry of 39, with 5 absent, was not tremendous, but still a good entry for the east. Exhibitors came from as far away as Wisconsin, Florida and New Hampshire, and spectators andor Board Members and Officers from California, Texas, North Carolina and points in between. It was wonderful to see the Bakers and the Trauners, the Baugniets and the Luccases, Edna Girardot, President Marlene Scott, Jessie and Barbara Young, Jackie Klein, Mary Casey and all the mideast exhibitors from Connecticut to Virginia seen more frequently at our local shows.Our Gilbert photo shows Judge Mrs. James Edward Clark awarding Best of Breed at the Devon, Pa. Summer Specialty of the American Pomeranian Club, Inc. to Hollyberrys Bob Boy handled by co-owner Norma Jean Jenkins. Bob Boy went from the 9-12 mo. Puppy Class to win the Specialty over 4 champions, completing his championship entirely from puppy classes undefeated in his sex. Club President Marlene Scott presents the trophy.Our Judge, Mrs. James Edward Clark, did her usual very thorough but gentle job examining every entry greeting exhibitors with polite detachment, but not really noticing anyone except as a necessary adjunct to the dogs. She awarded Best of Breed to the winner of the 9-12month Puppy Class, an outstanding orange Pom of around 4 lbs., which finished at this show, shown only in puppy classes. This little dog, Hollyberrys Rob Roy, bred by Gwendolyn S. Lackey and co-owned by Gwyneth L. George and Norma Jean Jenkins and handled by the latter, went over 4 Specials including a couple of Group Winners for his well deserved and roundly applauded win.Judge Mrs. James Edward Clark awards Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed at the Devon, Pa. Summer Specialty to Scotia Bunny Hon Bon J.J.s Tonya handled by breeder-owner Edna E. Girardot from the Bred by Exhibitor Class.Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed went to the stylish, typey, year-old orange Bred By Exhibitor Bitch, Scotia Bunny Hon Bon J.Js Tonya, handled of course by her breeder-owner, Edna E. Girardot. This lovely bitch was a standout among the 19 competing in her sex for the 5 point major, and to your Editors eyes, one of the most beautiful ever shown by this lady who has finished so many, many champions.A delicious dinner was arranged at a 200 year old Inn for 22 Members and guests arriving Friday night, and an impromptu dinner for about 30 was served at the Treadway Saturday night following the scheduled Board Meeting.POMERANIAN REVIEW 15SPECIALTY SHOW WINNERSDEVON, PA. OCTOBER 5, 1974 Judge, Mrs. James Edward Clark PUPPY DOGS, 6-9 MO.Hartmans Little Dutch Master owned by Rosa H. Martin PUPPY DOGS, 9-12 MO.Hollyberrys Rob Roy owned by Gwyneth L. George and Norma J. Jenkins BRED BY EXHIBITOR DOGSScotia Happy Go Lucky Corey owned by Edna E. Girardot AMERICAN BRED DOGSSilver Meadows Wee Puppet owned by Joyce A. FritzOPEN DOGS BLACK, BROWN AND BLUE May Morning Little Imp owned by Sophie H. MayesOPEN DOGS RED, ORANGE, CREAM AND SABLE Julies Star Orion owned by Julie B. Melanie BrumbackWINNERS DOG Hollyberry's Rob RoyRESERVE WINNERS DOGJulie's Star OrionPUPPY BITCHES, 6-9 MO.Pomirish Sport's Fancy Free owned by Sally Baugniet PUPPY, BITCHES 9-12 MO.Enjays Good Mornin Starshine owned by Norma J. Lloyd E. Jenkins, Jr.BRED BY EXHIBITOR BITCHESScotia Bunny Hon Bon JJs Tonya owned by Edna E. GirardotAMERICAN BRED BITCHESSilver Meadows Jewel owned by Philip A. LubertineOPEN BITCHES RED, ORANGE, CREAM AND SABLE Dormilona Mme Le Belle Topaze owned by Thomas E. Daniels H. W. PottebaumWINNERS BITCHScotia Bunny Hon Bon J.J.s TonyaRESERVE WINNERS BITCHEnjays Good Mornin StarshineBEST OF BREEDHollyberry's Rob Roy owned by Gwyneth L. George Norma J. JenkinsBEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED Scotia Bunny Hon Bon J.J.s Tonya owned by Edna E. Girardot1'6 POMERANIAN REVIEWA TRIP TO DEVONbyJACQUELYN KLEINThe American Pomeranian Summer Specialty, held this year in conjunction with the Devon, Pa. Dog Show near Philadelphia on Oct. 5, 1974, could only he termed Most Successful. My own attendance at this show became feasible when a good Cairn-Terrier friend offered me a ride down, with my return via United Airlines made possible thru Sophie Mayes willingness to arise in the wee hours to help me catch an early plane homeward.The drive down was very scenic we traveled Rt. 15 and 17 southeast across New York State, then headed directly south on 81 and the Penna. Turnpike Extension. Excellent driving conditions coupled with the beautiful Fall colors made the trip seem shorter than the 7 hours its actually required.The weatherman could not have been more cooperative, the day of the show being bright and sunny, the air brisk and clear. It was ideal Our judging time was conveniently set for 1115 a.m. The Pomeranian people had their own tent located right next to the ring, which was set in a sheltered location. A spirit of friendliness and comaraderie was evident all day of Pom people who were genuinely glad to join with old friends and new who share a common interest. There were 39 entries, broken down as follows 13 males 19 females 7 specials. Five entries were absent.Since the winners at the show will be listed elsewhere in the Review, I will not mention them here. Suffice to say, our most capable judge, Mrs. James Edward Clark did her usual excellent job of placing the entries. Personally, I like her manner of judging as I appreciate seeing entries tentatively lined up before final placements are made, with a change in order still a possibility following further scrutiny. This puts the class into prespec- tive, not only for the judge and the exhibitors, but also for the spectators.Dairy cattle conformation judging is done in this manner, with one most interesting difference however, in that dairy judges announce their reasons for placing one animal over another, usually thru the 6th-8th entry. What would you think of this innovation at our Dog ShowsFollowing the judging and a lengthy meeting of our Board of Directors many Club members attended a dinner held at the Treadway Inn at West Chester, Pa. the food was delicious as well as reasonably priced. All in all, this event was enjoyable in every respect. May we all look forward to many more such affairsDEVON-74by OLGA BAKERPlans were all made . . . plane tickets in hand and PAID for even . . . for us to come to Devon for the show and so Darrell could attend the Board meeting. Then strange circumstances changed everything. Our Company needed a car returned from Cincinnati, so we arranged to fly to Cincinnati, pick up the car, drive to Philadelphia and back to Houston. Near as I figure it, that is about 9,433 miles total Texans do exaggerate a little.As we drove from Cincinnati over to West Chester, Pennsylvania, we were astonished to see that gorgeous countryside We always wondered why anyone would live anyplace other than in Texas . . . now I believe I KNOW.At the nice after-show dinner that night, I was asked to write up a report on the Devon show. I was most embarrassed to have to admit that I had recorded NO catalog information . . . wins, etc. . . . during the event, but rather I was doing the tourist bit . . . looking at scenery, admiring the location, watching the beautiful Poms, visiting with the folks, snapping pictures, and thoroughly enjoying the place and the people. Darrell and I must have been to . . . whoPOMERANIAN REVIEW 17ENJAY'S POMERANIANSCONGRATULATES CH. HOLLYBERRYS ROB ROY Winner of the A. P. C. Specialty at Devon, Pa.We are specially proud of PuppetsFirst Champion GrandsonNorma J. Lloyd E. Jenkins1149 Shelton Ave. Norfolk, Va. 23502804-855-0965knows HOW many dog shows in our lives . . . yet here we were being very much spectator-types, thus I could not write up the event authoritatively. We did see Jean Jenkins darling little Best of Breed pup that we loved. The other dogs were much admired, but I simply didnt record pertinent information.It was great to see everyone again . . . Mary Casey, Sophie Mayes, Marlene Scott, the Luccas's from Wisconsin, Ina Kniffin, Edna Girardot, Mary Jane Wilson, those delightful Trauners from out West, our old buddy, Sharon Dwier, Skip Piazza and Gilbert Dodge who was kind enough to give me an in-transit haircut, Thelma Dunn . . . just everyone. I dont mean to slight anybody ... we loved our visit with every single person there.I fear you can easily out-do us on show sites Devon was held outdoors at a superb fox-hunting club near West Chester. Texas is great, and you will never get us to admit it to be anything less than SUER, but we do not even have TexasJack Rabbit Hunting facilities that could compare with Devon.The Poms were stunning and all exhibits were particularly nicely presented we thought . . . good-looking grooming efforts, training efforts, and quality breeding efforts were reflected in every class. Also, we have always especially enjoyed watching Anne Rogers Clark judge. She gives the ringside and exhibitors also the definite impression that every inch of the dog has received a knowledgeable and thorough feel and she very decidely has the expertise to perform her judinq responsibilities in an exceptional manner. Also, we have noted that she is consistently gentle-handed with dogs . . . something most important in judging the little guys.I could have happily brought about a dozen of those little Poms back home with us to Texas . . . and loved itPlease accept our gratitude for the lovely hospitality, beautifully done aftershow dinner, ind good conversation.18 POMERANIAN REVIEWSPECIALTY WINNERA. P. C. SPECIALTY, DEVON, PA.CH. HOLLYBERRYS ROB ROYShown finishing under Mrs. James E. Clark at the Specialty. Roh finished undefeated from the Puppy Class at eleven months of age.Our thanks to the judges who pointed himMr. Schuffman, Mr. Wurmser, Dr. Smith, Mrs. Baker, Mr. Watts and a special thanks to Mrs. Clark.Rob was owner handled to his title.His short career as a Special to date has been filled by six Best of Breeds andfive Group Placements.BreederGwendolyn S. Lackey 5345 Princess Anne Rd. Va. Beach, Va. 23462OwnersNorma J. Jenkins Gwyneth L. George 1449 Shelton Ave. Norfolk, Va. 23502POMERANIAN REVIEW 19ENJAY'S POMERANIANSftwm .Puppet Congratulates Another Champion SonCli. Knjays Puppet on a StrinChampionHollyberrys Whiskey SourmxESaV Watch for another Star on the way. ^1 I .Enjays Goodmornin Starshine Puppet DaughterNorma J. Lloyd E. Jenkins1449 Shelton Ave. Norfolk, Va. 23502804-855-096520 POMERANIAN REVIEWTHE COLUMBIA POMERANIAN CLUB SPECIALTY SHOWby MURIEL GUNTHER, PresidentThe Columbia Pomeranian Club, Inc. Specialy Show was held on October 27, 1974. As last year it was held in conjunction with the Portland Kennel Club benched Show at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. There were 28 Poms for 31 entries.Our decorations were in our Clubs colors of royal blue and silver. We neglected getting a picture of the Trophy table this year, but the skirting and banner were as last year see page 18, April 1974 Pom Review. Again, our trophies were blue and silver with an engraved club emblem of a Pom, a rose and CPC on each one. In addition, I must mention the following We had a lovely 24x30 oil painting by member Wilma Birkman for Best of Breed. Vilma Barto- lat gave a Pomeranian Portrait that she had done for Winners Bitch. Vilma also donated Note paper with a Pomeranian Portrait on it for Best Puppy and some lovely Golden Parchment Pedigrees for Winners Dog. The Puget Sound Pomeranian Club gave a lovely Ceramic Pomeranian Statue on a pedestal for Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed as well as a goldtone trophy for Best Puppy. Bess Pickins gave lovely wooden bowls for 3rd and 4th places in all classes, both sexes. And then there was our lovely Challenge Trophy for Best of Breed. This was donated by Shirley Hoffman of Skylark Kennels in memory of her late husband, William Bill Hoffman. This is the third year that we have had this trophy to offer.We wish to express our Thanks to all donors, those listed above and all others who were so generous with their contributions this year. We couldnt get along without youAnd that was just our Trophy Table Our benching was skirted in blue background and net white skirting. Our Trophy Chairman, Jane Kresal, made some beautiful Rosettes in blue and silver ribbon with each dogs name inthe center of the rosette for each cage. Blue roses were placed on top of the cages and our C.P.C. Banner a copy of the banner on the Trophy Table, and our Motto Banner A Pom Goes With The Portland Rose were on the wall behind the cages. All was so lovelymAm. Can. Ch. Holders A Lil Red Flash, coowned by Barbara Holder and Jean Schroll and handled by the latter, is pictured winning Best of Breed at the Columbia Pomeranian Club Specialty under Judgre Herman Cox. With this win, he retired the William Hoffman Memorial Trophy. Trophy presenter, Margaret Coleman.1Ch. LaRitas Troubles of Sungold, bred by coowners Rita LaVerne and Anna LaFortune and handled here by Ray Brinlee, is seen winning Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed at the Columbia Pomeranian Club under Judge Herman Cox.POMERANIAN REVIEW 21Mr. Herman G. Cox of Fort Worth, Texas was our distinguished Judge. He chose as followsBred - By - Exhibitor Dog, Char - Murs Toby Dick, Breeder-Owner Mrs. Chas. R. Gunther.Open Dog 1st Riggins Krismay Pre- shus, owned by Delores Riggins 2nd, Cedar Glens Troll of Ryals, owned by Alicia Kvamme, 3rd Barts Mr. Mighty Mite, owned by Marianne Melville. 4th Rebelsuns Kris Kringle, owned by Aver- ill Asbeck.Winners Dog 4 point major Riggins Krismay Preshus, owned by Delores Riggins.Reserve Winners Dog Cedar Glens Troll of Ryals, owned by Alicia Kvamme.Puppy Bitch 9-12 mo. So His Gala Jamboree, owned by Eron Hundley.Open Bitch 3 Point major 1st Andrews Impromptu Debetante, owned by Clyde and Phyllis Andrews.2nd LaRitas Treasure of Sungold, owned by Rita M. La Verne and Anna La- Fortune.3rd Riggins Krisweet Joy, owned by Delores Riggins, 4th Mariannes Bam- bi Chip-Sungold, owned by Marianne Melville.Reserve Winners Bitch LaRitas Treasure of Sungold, owned by Rita M. LaVeme and Anna LaFortune.Best of Breed Ch. Holders A Lil Red Flash, owned by Jean Schroll.It was really THE day for Tex and Jean. They also took home the Challenge Trophy, as Jean and Tex had won it 3 times Jean as Exhibitor-owner. Congratulations Tex and Jean SchrollBest of Winners Riggins Krismay Preshus, owned by Delores Riggins.Best of Opposite Sex Ch. LaRitas Troubles of Sungold, owned by Rita M. LaVeme and Anna LaFortune.We had 8 lovely Champions entered in our Parade of Champions as followsCh. Jay Jays Robin of Charmar, owned by Faye Roach.Ch. Holders A Lil Red Flash, owned by Jean Schroll.Ch. Riggins Kristol Bomber, owned by Delores Riggins.Ch. Jay Jays Nikki of Toyland, owned by Jean Schroll.Ch. Holders Ginger Glow, owned by Jean Schroll.Ch. Riggins Tennessee Plow Boy, owned by Delores Riggins.Ch. Riggins Stylish Pepper of LaModa, owned by Delores Riggins.Ch. Riggins So Big, owned by Delores Riggins.It was such a great and lovely show just wish all of you could have been with usVERY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL EXHIBITORSOnce again we would like to call your attention to the fact that Open Classes are divided by COLOR at many dog shows. Exhibitors MUST read the classification in the various Premium Lists in order to fill out their entries CORRECTLY. Judges MUST disqualify entries wrongly entered, they have no choice in this matter.If you do not have a Premium List, BE SURE TO NOTE THE COLOR of your Open Class entry, so the Superintendent can place it in the correct color division. Make this a habit.WARNINGThe Open Classes at our February Specialty WILL BE DIVIDED as follows Open Dogs Black, Brown Blue Open Dogs Red, Orange, Cream and Sable Open Dogs Any Other Allowed ColorThe Class Division for Any Other Allowed Color is for allowed colors NOT LISTED ABOVE, i.e. White, Black Tan, Parti Color.22 POMERANIAN REVIEWMARDEN'S POMERANIANSMARBENS LORD CHADWICK 13 points, one major, 3 BOBby Ch. Aristic Wee Luscious Tad ex. Del Norte LindaCHADSends special congratulations to his son Mardens Little Aristocrat on completion of his CDX and points with pride to our other Obedience Poms Mar dens Wee Gold Toy CD Mardens Little Ink Spot CD Mardens Tiny Topsy CDand handled by Linda MardenAll are trainedOwner Mrs. Betty Marden RR 2, Box 80 Independence, Kansas 67301POMERANIAN REVIEW 23wOBEDIENCERINGbyEMMA HEYDE 1 70 Chicago Way San Francisco, Cal. 94112We hope that all of you trainers now know about the new AKC Obedience rules which go into effect January 1, 1975. By all means become familiar with them so you wont be the cause of your dogs losing points. A copy of the rules can be obtained from the American Kennel Club. Sadly, the new rules again discriminate against small dogs in obedience trials, and although most of them seem fair and applicable to all breeds alike, some of them definitely make it a lot harder for the little dogs to earn degrees. The Novice and Utility Classes do not have any drastic changes, but in Open the new rules say a dog must be placed a minimum of eight feet in front of a jump. Picture a large dog approaching a jump two bounds and he is there but the small dog must now run eight feet before getting to the jump and then think about getting over it not just the natural running start to get over a jump. So now the little ones must be trained something extra to first run up to the jump and then go over it. Larger breeds do this all in one motion. Another new rule which I believe very unfair concerns the Brace Class. Here a coupling used for a brace must be not less than six inches in length. The coupling I have been using for my Pom brace measures two and a half inches. With a six inch coupling they would be a dogs width apart if it were stretched out, and wouldnt look like a very good brace and if they stayed close togther the six inch coupling would hang down and trip them or we would run into the rule about the collar hangingdown too far. Now, here is the inequity A pair of Great Danes may use a coupling as small to them as six inches.Remember little Amos, the puppy who completed his C.D. at the record age of seven and a half months Well, Amos MARDENS LITTLE ARISTOCRAT now has finished his C.D.X. at just over one year of age in the ribbons at each show. Congratulations to Linda Marden of Lawrence, Kansas. His first leg was at Salina, Kansas with a score of 192 4 for third place in Open A the second in Tulsa with a 19314 for third place and the third at Topeka Kennel Club with a score of 191 and another second place. In addition he was first place in Open B at Bartlesville Kennel Club Match last summer with a score of 195 and highest scoring dog owned by a member of that club. We all may learn something from Lindas experiences in Open. His first show was as she says literally in the woods and Amos couldnt tell his dumbbell from all the other sticks, etc., on the ground and flunked both retrieves. When training retrieving it is good practice to have something lying around i.e. sticks, leaves and stones so the dog will learn to use his nose as well as his eyes and pick out his dumbbell from among them. Another bit of tough luck Linda had was that she had forgotten to jump him a bit more than what she thought was his required height. A judge decided that Amos was taller than she had ever measured him and his jumps were increased over what she had been practicing, so he misjudged the distance and hit both jumps. This sudden change shook the little dogs confidence for a while and she had to spend some time retraining him to the increased height gradually. Amos is now attending college at Lawrence, Kansas with Linda, and they must be true pals. She says that although the little fellow was bred and owned by her mother, the first thing she did after he had completed his C.D. was to convince mother that he should be hers as they had become such very good friends24 POMERANIAN REVIEWELMORINA'S DANDY LIONAm. and Can. C.D.X.Finished American title at Staten Island 1974.2nd in a class of 43 with 192 ViCanadian C.D.X. 3 straight 19214 1st 195 2nd198 1st - 3 way tie for highest dog in trialMarye E. Picone72 Windmill Drive Huntington, New YorkPOMERANIAN REVIEW 25Valerie Potts of Bloomington, Indiana proudly announces the addition of a new C.D. in the family. Valerie who has trained other Poms to their obedience degrees writes that her little girl TI- TANIAS DAWN SUNDANCE completed her title on September 29 in Terra Haute. After earning her first leg last March with a 191in Indianapolis, Dawn took some time off last summer to raise a litter of three beautiful little babies. They resumed training in the fall and a return visit to Indianapolis on September 28 brought her a first place trophy with a score of 197V2. The very next day she tied for first at a difficult chilly and rainy outdoor show in Terre Haute score 193. She brought home the second place trophy following a run-off loss to the Golden Retriever who had placed second to Dawn the previous day. Valerie says, I guess it was his turn. Its true what they say about the good sportsmanship of these obedience people. Valerie sums up a lot by the following How fortunate we are to be associated with such affectionate and intelligent little creatures perhaps their greatest gift is their limitless capacity for sharing the sheer joy they experience as a natural part of life.Another new C.D. Pom is SPARKLER OP SUNGOLD owned and trained by Mary Ellen Silver of Salt Lake City, Utah. Sparky is Mary Ellens first Pomeranian and shortly after she obtained the puppy he was enrolled in an obedience class. Now, at the age of one year he has earned his C.D. in three shows. He took a second place in Novice A, two High Scoring Toy Trophies and High Scoring First Leg in Novice, plus a Pomeranian Trophy. His good scores are 195 , 194 and 190. We should be hearing more a- bout this little fellow as he has already started training in Open. Good Luck Mary Ellen says she believes that obedience training is the most rewarding experience an owner and his dog can have together.Mrs. Doreen Vander Tuin of Van Nuys, California has made the following appropriate contribution to our obedience column, a poem by Mira Jilbert called Ode to ObedienceI think that I shall never see A dog that heels right close to me A dog that stays right by my side On fast or slow or normal stride.A dog that never fails to mind The pace I set, nor lags behind A dog that sits each time I halt And does the recall without fault.A dog that speeds and slows his rate On either loop of the figure eight And even if there is a riot On the sit and down will stay there quiet.Poems are made by fools like me But only work earns that degree.The following account comes from Mrs. Merle Rook of Edmond, Oklahoma RUSSELLS FOX FLAME GAY FELIX, C.D.X. Flicker earned his C.D. degree on October 15, 1972 in three straight shows. He earned his first leg in Open at Hutchinson, Kansas in August 1973, placing second in the class. He had to drop out for the rest of that show season because of illness. He completed his C.D.X. degree April 28, 1974. Flicker is not a precision worker, but his beauty and eagerness make him a real crowd pleaser. RUSSELLS FOX FLAME TEDDY BEAR, C.D. Ted earned his first two legs toward his C.D. in the spring of 1974 and then we ran out of shows. He earned his third leg at Wichata, Kansas on August 23, 1974 and placed third in the class. He earned an extra leg at Salina, Kansas and placed fourth in the class. With a little more work on my part, he could be a good-working dog. Hopefully, our scores will be a little better in Open next spring Editor's Note See the picture of Flicker and Ted in Mrs. Rooks ad on another page.What a nice thing for our Pomeranians to have two of them get first place in obedience classes all breeds at Eugene Kennel Club in Oregon on September 2,26 POMERANIAN REVIEW1974, one taking first in Novice A and the other in Novice B and then both of them went on to complete their C.D. degrees that weekend on the Cal-Ore Circuit. GLYNS SIR TOPPER OF SAN D is handled by his breeder-owner and made the scores of 196, 188 and 198 towards the degree. He was then shown a fourth time prior to AKC notification, on Sept. 3 at the Umpqua Kennel Club show in Roseburg, Oregon, where he scored 199 to win trophies for his Novice B Class, Highest Scoring Dog from Douglas County, and Highest Scoring Dog in Trial all breeds. Topper is now being shown in Open Classes with the hope of obtaining C.D.X. soon. The other winner is PARTY BOYS BRANDY, trained and handled by his owner Connie Mitchell of Eugene, Oregon. Brandy is also shown in the conformation ring. He loves obedience, and has now begun working on his Open exercises. His scores towards C.D. were 194, 196 and 192. Congratulations, and we hope to hear about those C.D.X.s from Oregon soon.Mrs. Carmen Ekman of Oxford, Mass., is a Pomeranian breeder, and has two obedience Poms EKMANS GOLDEN GIRL, who was her American and Canadian C.D. degrees and EKMANS ROYAL CAVALIER, who also has American and Canadian C.D.s. Last June Goldie and Smokey were entered in the New England Association of Obedience Clubs and Judges Show Association Top Dog Competition held at Harvard, Mass. They represented the Shrewsbury Dog Training Club in the Brace Competition, and these precision Poms won first place with a score of 19714 out of a possible 200. Ruth M. Jensen, Mrs. Ekmans daughter, who sent us this information, says These Poms never fail to draw comments from the ringside regarding their working ability. Needless to say, I am especially proud of Mom and her success. She was 73 years young on December 31, 1974.F, 'f JPPSSjv mJJOn the left is Juss Autumn Leaf, C.D. and his trophies. On the risht is Juss Pebble Brook O Tumble Toy and her first trophy, won for sraduatins First in her obedience trainins class. Both are owned by Dr. and Mrs. Myron E. Thomas and trained by Mrs. Thomas Norma.Norma Thomas of Mount Vernon, Ohio has sent the following interesting item about her JUGs AUTUMN LEAF, C.D., a tiny Pomeranian who is a member of a drill team. In March 1974 an all-breed obedience drill team was organized by interested members of The Dan Emmett Kennnel Club of Mount Vernon, Ohio. They have worked very hard and apparently have a very good team. A companion dog title and 90 consistency is required of all performing drill team members. Leaf finished his C.D. in his first three trials with scores all in the 190s. He is owned by both Dr. and Mrs. Thomas, but Norma is the one who does all of the training and handling. As a member of the drill team he performs to march music procession routines developed from Novice and Open exercises with variations for increased dog interest and challenge as well as spectator enjoyment. The dogs perform simultaneous and individual exercises on direction of their handlers voice or signal command. These dogs are all owner handled. The bouncy gait of the Pomeranian is especially effective when correPOMERANIAN REVIEW 27First Place Winners of Novice A and Novice B Classes at Eugene, Oregon Kennel Club, September 2,1974' IT' H\I . EE,-CK1-cB-3IGlyns Sir Topper of San D, C.D.Breeder, Owner, Handler Mrs. S. H. Petty, Rt. 1, Box 19, Myrtle Creek, Oregon Party Boys Brandy, C.D.Owner-Handler, Connie Mitchell, 322 Norman Avenue, Eugene, Oregonlated with march music. The Poms typical fast working, enthusiastic response and eagerness to learn, to please and to receive praise lends an air of pleasure to the high degree of obedience excellence demonstrated. When he performs his straight and drop recalls, moves quickly from a down to a sit and to a stand on signal commands, heels from a position some 20 feet behind his handler, does rapid about turn sits and downs as well as left about turns and heeling pivots,does a directed walk under a standing Doberman and a directed jump over a downed German Shepherd the picture of a happy, healthy, confident Pom is complete. Mrs. Thomas would like to hear from others who have drill team experience or are interested in forming a drill team. She says the all-breed team is great, but wouldnt it be marvelous if one of our breed clubs would begin a Pom Drill Team She can think of Continued on Page 8528 POMERANIAN REVIEW-cWxri v-j_ .My Obedience Brace KEMS GOLD FLASH, C.D. andMAXIMILIAN OF POINT LOMA II, C.D.X.Emma Heyde San Francisco, CaliforniaMcKAMEYS TWINKLE TOES PAT, C.D. pictured going 4th in Novice Class at Davenport, Iowa, May 5, 74 with 194 and winning trophy for High Scoring Toy. Owned by Pat John Miller and trained by Pat.WE OFFER4 month orange male Obedience prospect Sired by Ch. McKameys Just Enchanting 4 month red male Sired byMcKamey's Enchanting BlazePat Johns PomeraniansBox 85, New Windsor, 111. 61465 Phone 309-667-2278IN MEMOPXAM MAY MORNING DEE DEE DINAH, C.D. Whelped January 3, 1960, she was the second puppy born at May Morning Kennels. Her death on September 13, 1974 leaves us without a Pom house pet for the first time in over 20 years. She earned her C.D. in 3 straight trials in 1963.Little BambiCh. Little Bambis Delight Little DarkyCh. Little Toppers Bit SireCh. Little Timstopper's Teeco Little Ballerina Beauty XIIIAm. Can. Ch. Golden Glow Dandy Golden Glow Rebel Re's Honey BeeMay Morning Waltzing Matilda, T.D. Dam Gold Coin Prince Browns Girlie Tootsie VIIfew 5POMERANIAN REVIEW 2SCH. VARNEYS BUBBLES UP C.D. orange female finished bench Champion 8-17-73. Finished obedience C. D. 5-18-74 in 1st 3 consecutive shows. Owner handled. Sally Baugniet, Rt. 1, Box 99, Mishicot, Wi. 54228.Ch. Great Elms Timstopper Again Ch. Models Son of Fun Models Red Amber Ch. Roanokes Melanie Magic Sire Roanokes Robin Hood Little Bit of Honey IIPoineiana Beelu Bella Ch. Sungolds Gay Caviller Ch. Scotia Caviliers Dream Boy Glad Days Dream Girl Scotia Rare Coins Lolly Pop DamCh. Sungolds Gay Caviller Ch. Scotia Caviliers Rare Coin Ch. Scotia Coin BoxCRY BABYS LITTLE ZUZIM RANDY. C.D.X., CAN. C.D., owned and handled by Marian Lazzara, Chicago, 111., received the Dog World Award in Novice by attaining his C.D. in 3 consecutive shows with scores of 195, 197 and 197 with a First Second Place, 2 highest Toy in Trial and a sixth highest scoring dog in trial to his credit. C.D.X. in 3 consecutive shows 193,196 and 193V2 Second Place, 3 highest Toy in Trial and highest Pom. Canadian C.D.197,19712 and 198 First and Third Place Randy was bred by Beverley Berman Algonquin, IllinoisCARMEL LAZZARA, C.D.X., CAN. C.D., owned and handled by Loretta Lazzara, Chicago, 111. completed C.D. in 3 shows with 187, 198 196 with a First Place, highest scoring Toy, 2nd highest scoring Toy and highest scoring Pomeranian to his credit..-amC.D.X. in 4 shows 178,196 and 193 A Second Place, high scoring Toy, high scoring Pom Canadian C.D. in 3 shows 194, 198 and 196Prolonged illness has kept him from the ring but hope to be showing for Third Utility leg soon.30 POMERANIAN REVIEWEDITORIALCriticism of dog show judging continues unabated and several scandalous examples have recently been brought to our attention. A formerly well-respected judge now advanced in years has been heard to advise novice breeder-exhibitors thus Your Pomeranian is lovely in type, but hind legs need improvement. Why dont you buy a stud dog from MY kennel to improve your Poms legs or variations on this theme Another once highly respected judge recently awarded B.O.B. over 3 top rated Specials and Group First to a poor little crippled Pom for sweet friendships sake while another licensed judge at ringside commented audibly and contemptuously that it was a 75 pet.Politics is always with us perhaps in every walk of life. And yet there is one branch of the dog fancy that is remarkably free of such shenanigans. My friends, if your recent experience with conformation judging has left you disillusioned, disgusted and sick at heart, try obedience Yes, it takes time to train a dog, even though most Poms are smart, willing and highly trainable. Frustrations there are, moments of stubbornness, adverse ring conditions, etc. Judges, being human and not machines, do have individual preferences. One judge likes a bouncy, happy worker and will overlook small inaccuracies, another demands clocklike precision, still another may have a unique interpretation of an obedience rule. But there is one tremendous difference in the obedience ring. Everyone can be a winner, depending on the ability of his or her own Pom. Of course, only one dog can win First in the Class or Highest in Trial, but each one can gain a qualifying score towards the various degrees, and every judge sincerely WANTS to award those qualifying scores to every dog. AND all the other exhibitors are rooting for you, too Yes, its work, but its lots of fun and obedience competition is still a sport. Try it, youll LIKE ITr "IvHELPFULHINTSbyRUTH POTTS2538 Reese Drive Niles, Michigan 49120Both of our daughters are behavioral psychology majors and have been involved with the training of pigeons, rats, people, and of course our Poms. Correct behavior training depends on reinforcement for correct response and adverse consequences for incorrect response. With this in mind, lets consider obedience training for Poms.Animals people, too learn for one of two reasons hope of reward or fear of punishment. Because Poms live closely with us, they understand and respond with great sensitivity to us. An enthusiastic, Good boy or Thats great, Tawny accompanied by a quick, happy hug is all the reinforcement we need to use. Snack-rewards can too quickly put on extra weight loving approval works just as well.To correct an error we give a firm No and have the dog repeat the exercise. We do not use rough treatment. Poms are too smart to need it. We have seen collar-jerking and cuffing at shows and in training schools, and we have seen where it brings the desired results. We have also seen where it creates stubbornness and resentment and fear, qualities surely no Pom owner wants. Our experience is that joyful approval brings quick, thorough learning results this is contingent upon correct performance, of course. Be sure that your Pom understands the command and what is expected. Be patient he wants to do it right he wants your approval.There are several books on dog training that are helpful. There are chapters in Pomeranian books devoted to obedience training the least expensive book as an introduction to beginners is How toPOMERANIAN REVIEW 3]CONGRATULATIONS TORussell's Fox Flame KennelFromMerle Rook of Edmond, Okla.Owner of the two Winners in ObedienceRussells Fox Flame Gay Felix C.D.X.Russells Fox Flame Teddy Bear C.D.CONGRATULATIONS SONCh. Topaze Jack-O-Biamonds, Am. Can. C.D. congratulates his son Topaze Diamond Jack on completion of his championship and CD.PrJr\tmCh. Topaze Jack-O-Diamonds Am. Can. C.D.Ch. Topaze Diamond Jack, C.D.Owner, Mrs. Marie V. Smith22 Pondview Circle Canton, MassachusettsThanks to Topaze Kennels for our two beautiful champions.32 POMERANIAN REVIEWRaise and Train Your Pomeranian toy Leibers and Sheppard, 1.00 at most pet departments and stores. It is a good idea to register for obedience class work, especially if you have never before trained a dog. You have the advantage of professional help, and your dog learns to perform with other dogs and distractions around him.Trainers like a dog to be at least six months old before attending class. However, you can begin training much earlier. Dawn in the story Picture Window Pom couldnt wait to startPuppies respond to voice tone and gestures before they learn the meaning of words. Demonstrate each command gently but firmly then praise for its performance. Thats the first of several points to remember.Second, make each new lesson small. Each step must follow the preceding one closely, logically. Total performance will be the result of many small steps learned one at a time.Third, make each lesson successful. Your Pom wants to please you. When he understands what to do, he will perform happily and quickly. He treasures the praise, and he will work hard for it. Be sure that he gets it.Fourth, make corrections consistently. If the dogs makes an incorrect response, help him make the correction at once. Reinforce the correction with praise. Try again. When spontaneous correct response is attained, be especially lavish with praise.Fifth, be consistent in discipline. We use only a firm No tinged with disappointment in order to chastise an inappropriate response. We have to regulate discipline to the natures of our dogs just as we do to our children. But be consistent. If you feel out-of-sorts and inclined, to be excessively harsh some days, skip the training that day. It is too easy to take out our frustrations on the most defenseless creatures in the vicinity doing so may set back the training progress immeasureably.Six, add new learning experiences as your Pom masters old ones. Education anybodys is boring without progress. But work only as long as you both enjoy the session.The competition of obedience trials is really fun. We entered Buffy, our first Pom, because she was too large for conformation. But Tawny a Duke son and Dawn entered because they and we enjoyed the training and the shows. Poms perform with best of em And the delight in the eyes of audience and judge when our mini-dogs obey with obvious pride, joy, and precision is pure pleasure indeedCOYER ContinuedU.D. in both the States and Canada. We are all so very proud of this beautiful, intelligent little girl and we join with her in congratulating Marie Smith and her Jennifer son CH. TOPAZE DIAMOND JACK, C.D. on his achievements in both Obedience and Breed Competition.Jennifer is now the Lord and Master of the Dykstra household. With the passing of Erlece, Jenny immediately took over as boss and those two big Borzois cant move unless she says they can.PRESIDENT Continuedthing else to do. You will be happier and everyone else in the dog game will be, too.I am not stepping on anyones toes particularly. I am just sad to hear so many of the old-timers say that showing dogs just isnt what it used to be, there are just too many poor sports a- round today. Lets try harder to show a little more good sportsmanship and bring back The Good Old Days.May God bless you and yours in 1975 and may you all reach the goals you set for yourselves. Ill be looking forward to seeing you at our Specialty in New York in February. Let me hear from you.POMERANIAN REVIEW 33ICERAMA'S POMERANIANSProudly announces its most recent Champion CH. TONOS MID AMADOLL OF ICERAMASee pedigree in behind the New ChampionsI would like to take this opportunity to thank Norma ORourke for breeding Doll. Norma also co-owns Doll, and Doll is another Champion kid for Ch. Tonos At Midnight. Doll is currently awaiting puppies, the happy father to be is Ch. Mi-Los Mischief Robin, a Group Winner.AlsoCongratulations to Gilbert Dodge on his 4 pt. major with Iceramas Brandied Orange at the Albany K. C. Show.[best of BREED L VARIETYTONAWANDA VALLEY KENNEL iCLUB- JUNE 9,1974It t eLIcerairsas Brandied OrangeExpected LittersCh. Mi-Los Mischief Robin x Ch. Tonos Mid Amadoll of IceramaGroup WinnerMi-Los Mischief Red Pepper x Silver Meadows Sham-Bams JoyaPointed litter brother to Pointed with majorCh. Mi-Los Mischief Gold Pat Inquiries Invited Skip Piazza150 Rutgers StreetRochester, New York 14607Phone 716-244-6464 STUD SERVICE34 POMERANIAN REVIEWA MESSAGE FROM YOUR SHOW CHAIRMANbyMARY F. CASEYPlans for Our Annual Specialty Show are finalized, the Premium Lists have been sent out and now all we need is your entry. I have sent the Superintendent address labels for each member and subscriber, so there is no reason why you shouldnt have received one. Just in case the U.S. Mail crossed you up, I will give you the necessary information, so that if you did not receive a P.L., you can still enter on an A.K.C. Blank entry form. Mail your entry to MOSS-BOW,DOG- SHOW ORGANIZATION, INC.P.O. BOX 20205GREENSBORO, N.C. 27420ENTRY PEE S8.00 for Regular Classes, S5.00 for Sweepstakes. Puppies entered in the Puppy Sweepstakes must also be entered in the Regular Classes.PLACE The Show will be held at the Statler-Hilton Hotel in New York City SKY-TOP ROOM.The Room will be open at 800 A.M. with Sweepstakes Classes being the first to be judged. Time of judging will be announced in the Judging Schedule.Mrs. Sue Goddard of Seminole, Florida will officiate as Sweepstakes Judge. Sue is well known by Pom Exhibitors throughout the country as the owner of the TIM-SUE Pomeranians.Judging of the Regular Classes will follow the Sweepstakes and these will be passed on by Mrs. Dorothy Bonner of San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Bonner has bred, owned and sold many Champions, too numerous to mention. Her famous Bonner Prefix is seen in pedigrees Nationwide.ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting will be held immediately following the judging of BEST IN SHOW. Please make every effort to attend.HOSPITALITY ROOM Last year the hospitality room was a tremendous success. We hope that each member and Pom Exhibitor will again avail themselves of the friendly atmosphere that prevails. My suite will be open to all Pom Fanciers, please come up and say hello. Contributions to the refreshment table will be welcomed.WATCH HOW YOU MAKE OUT YOUR ENTRY . The OPEN CLASSESARE DIVIDED BY COLOR. Each year we end up having Poms entered in the OPEN, ANY OTHER ALLOWED COLOR CLASS THAT DO NOT BELONG IN THIS CLASS. This class is for Poms that are ANY OTHER ALLOWED COLOR OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY PROVIDED FOR Parti-Color, Black Tan, White.The other Open Classes are for Black, Brown or Blue.orRed, Orange, Cream or SABLE.If any Poms of these colors are entered in the Any other allowed color class THEY WILL BE EXCUSED FROM COMPETITION, so again I say, PLEASE BE CAREFUL WPIEN YOU MAKE OUT YOUR ENTRY FORM.Well be looking forward to seeing you either on Saturday, February 8th, for a Pre-Show get together or at the Show on Sunday, February 9th, 1975.BEST OF LUCK HAPPY SHOWING.The Annual Dinner will be held on Sunday evening in the Sky-Top Room Reservations 13.50. Mail with your check, made out toAmerican Pomeranian Club, Inc. toMr. Sam L. Zaneoff10 Park AvenueNew York City, N.Y. 10016SUPPORT YOUR BREED SUPPORT YOUR CLUB SUPPORT YOUR ANNUAL SPECIALTY SHOWPOMERANIAN REVIEW 35CONGRATULATIONStoMrs. Vera Russell and her lovely Poms atFox Flame Kennels---saInt.Ch. Queenaires Scotch N SodaMrs. Norma CreiderRt. 9, Box 674 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107CONGRATULATIONS TO RUSSELLS FOX FLAME KENNEL ON YOUR KENNEL VISIT Russells Fox Flame Fran Russells Fox Flame Carmichael Russells Fox Flame FrydeeWIN-WOOD ACRESRoute 3, Box 397 Collinsville, Oklahoma 7402136 POMERANIAN REVIEWA KENNEL VISIT TO THE RUSSELLSby ARTHUR K. WILHELMThe famed and beautiful rolling Flint Hills of Central Kansas have yet an added attraction Russells Fox Flame Kennel. It is one of the few that can boast of two black and tan champion Poms. This in Dwight, Kansas, a tiny, but modern village 20 miles south of Junction City, and 30 miles southwest of Manhattan, Kansas. The kennel is owned and operated by Vera and Pete Russell.Their house is a new, beautiful split- level structure located on a large corner lot at the edge of the town. The upper level has a double garage and very comfortable living quarters for the Russells. The half of the lower level that faces the backyard is used as the kennel. It is divided into two rooms, both of which are adequately windowed, fully panelled and tiled.9SWncPart of the hack of the Bussells house showing the kennel door, patio and fenced exercise area in foreground.Part of the larger room is used as a kitchen, where the kennel foods are prepared. The room is well-equipped with a refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher and sink. There is also a large, well-lighted grooming table plus storage closets, bins and shelves for the numerous varieties of foods, special diets, medications andmuch of the equipment necessary for the operation of the kennel. The remainder of the room has whelping boxes and pens where mothers and puppies are kept. There is a small bathroom in the corner with a tub for the Poms.NView of one corner of the spacious kennel room.There are 16 separate kennels in the second room. The Foms-in-waiting are kept here to insure that each is properly fed and cared for. These are turned out 2 or 3 times a day for exercise and just for plain fun and enjoyment as Vera describes it. The writer can testify to the fact that all the Fox Flame kids are loved tenderly and treated kindly. Much conversation accompanies all feeding, grooming and handling activities because Vera says that aids in developing the Poms personalities.Of tremendous advantage is the ground level location of the kennel which leads out onto a patio and a large, beautifully grassed yard. This entire area is enclosed with a chain-link fence which provides an excellent, protected exercise pen. In one comer of the yard is an outside kennel with a separate fenced run 10 or more Poms are housed there.POMERANIAN REVIEW 37RUSSELL'S FOX FLAME KENNELPROUDLY PRESENTSCH. RUSSELLS FOX FLAME GAY MELODY IIKnown as Lady Bug'XShown winning her Third Major under Judge Harold Bishop at the Hutchinson, Kansas show in August, 1974 She finished at the Topeka, Kansas show in September. She is sired by Russells Fox Flame Gay Pepper a son of Ch. Aristic Gay Perfection Her dam is Russells Fox Flame Lorelei a daughter of Ch. Pearls Friskie.Russells Fox Flame KennelRoute 1, Box 69 Dwight, Kansas 6684938 POMERANIAN REVIEWRussells Fox Flame Kennel came into being in February 1960, while they still lived at the bottom of the hill on West Spruce Street in Junction City, Kansas. Soon the Russells moved to a 60-acre farm just off Interstate-70, 6 miles east of Junction City. This farm was practically adjacent to Marshall Helicopter Training Field a part of the huge Fort Riley Military Reservation.The first Pom they owned was killed by a stray Boxer. Then a bred female was purchased also a male puppy. The latter grew too large to use for a stud. The Russell daughters named him The Professor because he learned so quickly all the tricks that dogs do. It was probably because of The Professors native intelligence that the Russells became interested in Poms and raising them.The bred bitch, Cindy, had two puppies a male and a female. They were sired by Ch. Van Hoozers Lucky Wee Max and were show stock. Vera says that she knew so little about Poms then that she sold the male. The female had 4 beautiful puppies in her first litter.Cli. Aristic Gay Perfection shown finishing in 1865.Later, Pearls Friskie, a grandson of Ch. Aristic Wee Pepper Pod was purchased from Pearl Hauger. This was the foundation stud. He soon became a champion and produced some excellent brood and showstock Poms. Later, Aristic Gay Perfection, also a grandson ofCh. Aristic Wee Pepper Pod was bought from Gladys Schoenberg. Gay Boy, his call name, was likewise soon a champion. He, too, produced excellent Poms.It is because of these two champions that the good foundation stock of Russells Fox Flame Poms continues today.To revert momentarily to the Farm where Fox Flame really started, Vera and Pete continue to scold themselves and bemoan their decision to sell and move to Dwight. Despite the lack of many of their present conveniences and the distance from town when the weather was particularly bad, they loved the place.It had a huge, native stone bam with 2-foot thick walls that served to air condition it warm .in winter and cool in summer. It served as an ideal kennel building with 3 large runs extending from it. The Poms could wander in and out at will. The large, white stucco house was surrounded by a white picket fence which formed an ideal, spacious exercise area. The dogs seemed to enjoy their run and play in the yard. As Vera says, When they were released from the barn pens, they seldom strayed, but rushed directly to the yard. They enjoyed it and learned to expect their grooming and the accompanying treats.The basement of the house was utilized during the extremely cold winter periods with whelping pens for the mothers and puppies.Just outside the back door of the house there was a wash-house with a kennel room. Then a short distance north was another kennel building with a large run. Adjacent to this building was still another a top class structure that finally became the whelping and puppy house. It was originally built as a chicken-house, then remodeled, refin- shed and refurbished as a rental house for soldier families from nearby Fort Riley. When this proved unprofiitable, it was converted to kennel use.To the west of the rental was a loafing shed which was completely surrounded by a high wire fence. Near the gate was a huge spreading elm tree whichPOMERANIAN REVIEW 39THE MANHATTAN KENNEL CLUB OfManhattan, Kansas Congratulates The Russells On their Kennel VisitMay they have many more Champions.^oda ^J^ennelBABBIE is now at public stud. We hope to special him extensively in 1975.Watch for usCongratulations to Vera RussellMrs. Joyce Ohrtman Route 1Bouton, Iowa 50039 515-676-2316AArV.''Ch. Ill Gold Dancer of Oakridge A beautiful combination of Duke and Millamor breeding.40 POMERANIAN REVIEWprovided shade for half the run. Here the Poms romped and played, developing into strong, muscular, well-built dogs.The Russells always had one or two of the Poms as house pets. It was believed that the others were jealous of these favored house dogs and probably of those housed in the wash-house kennel because of its proximity to special or favored treatment.In June 1972 the Russells sold the Farm and purchased their present property in Dwight. The scattered and generally unhandy facilities for kennel operations and disuse of much of the pasture and meadows after the death of the two riding horses, coupled with an exceptionally good offer and a persistent real estate agent led to the decision to sell.But nostalgia lingers on, possibly because of its location on a prominent knoll overlooking the broad valley at the juncture of two streams in contrast to Dwight which is on a broad plateau in the heart of the Flint Hills or possibly, because it was here that Fox Flame Kennel really thrived and blossomed into the successful operation it is today.JSThe outside kennel building and large exercise area. Small runs are also attached to the kennel.A word about the proprietress who is the motivating force, is in order. VeraRussell has taught school all of her adult life except for a few years when she had her two girl babies. Vera has always been a lover of animals in fact, it has often been said that she should have been a veterinarian. Much time during her formative years was spent on the back of a horse. Later, after her marriage to Pete Russell, and they had settled in Randolph, Kansas, she acquired several riding as well as gaited show horses. It is wondered if her husbands and fathers business of operating a grain, feed and seed store prompted this avocation.-Two promising 3 month old puppies held by Vera Russell. In the background are some of the trophies the Russells Poms have won.Because of the Tuttle Creek Dam construction and the eventual flooding of Randolph and much of its surrounding trade territory, the Russell family moved to Junction City. It was here that Vera, who had always had a few dogs and cats around their place, gradually entered the Pom raising business. One of her faults, if it is really a fault, is the size of her heart where animals are concerned. She has housed and fed many stray dogs and cats. Also, her policy for placement of pet-class Poms is strict since she has to assure herself that the home for the pet is a good one. On several occasions shePOMERANIAN REVIEW 41has insisted upon repossessing Poms she had sold that were obviously being mistreated.The kennel growth plus the additional chores imposed by the Farm resulted in Pete Russell assuming an active part in the operation and his retirement from his merchandising activities. One is immediately aware of the result of his efforts both at the Farm in the past and now at Dwight. The place is neat, beautifully maintained and carefully policed with the kennels and runs kept spotlessly clean. It is Pete who keeps watch over the dogs, moves them about so that each gets his proper airing and exercise and does the hard and heavy. Hes also the accountant and treasurer for the firm.WPete Bussell with an armful of Poms.Vera, who is also a stickler for cleanliness, handles the food preparation and does all the grooming. Also, she arranges for and overseas the showing of the promising Poms at many of the numerous dog shows throughout the Middle West.The regional location of the kennel is excellent since it is so near Manhattan, Kansas and the Kansas State University which boasts one of the best veterinarian schools in the world. Dr. Mosier, the head of the Small Large Animal Department has long had a real interest in the Russell Poms.As has been mentioned earlier, it is probable that this kennel is one of the few that can boast of having two black and tan champions. Russells Fox Flame Fleurette finished with two 5-point majors and a 4-point. This surely is an excellent record for a black and tan. Fleurette is due to whelp her second litter in December 1974. Subsequent to this writing but before publication Russells Fox Flame Velvet is the first black and tan champion she will also whelp in December.Russells Fox Flame Kerensa, a daughter of Ch. Pearls Friskie, shown finishing with a 4 point major.Russells Fox Flame Gay Melody II, or Lady Bug as she is fondly known, finished as a champion in Topeka in September 1974. She is to be bred soon.It seems that most of the Russell bitches are expecting and Vera, who continues to teach at the Junction City Senior High School feels that she must be present and officiate at each of the whelpings a worrisome time for her. She says, Even though I have been the midwife hundreds of times and my bitches are free whelpers, I still am uneasy during the whelping I guess I am a worrier.Several of the Fox Flame Poms have proved themselves, not only in conformation but in the obedience ring as well. Merle Rook, the Frenches, and Vesta42 POMERANIAN REVIEWMonroe, all of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma have shown the Russell Poms through several degrees in obedience.Vera is a member of the Manhattan Kennel Club of Manhattan, Kansas. This group expects to have a show in the fall of 1975.It is a pleasure to visit the Russells Fox Flame Kennel. The WELCOME mat is always out especially to all Pom fanciers. You will do well to visit the Russells you will enjoy them, their Poms and their kennel.Their address isMr. and Mrs. W. E. Russell Russells Fox Flame Kennel Route 1, Box 69 Dwight, Kansas 66849CongratulationstoVERA RUSSELLfromChampionRussells Fox Flame TaraandThe BreumsDONT MISS THE DEADLINE FEBRUARY 20SECRETARY Continuedtoken price, but generally we should try to stick together with the other breeders in our area. Work together and you will find that everyone will benefit and you will all have a happier and friendlier relationship.Thats all for this time folks hope that this has helped to clear some of the questions that come up. Again HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL AND REMEMBER TO ALWAYS KEEP SMILING.WE WELCOME TO MEMBERSHIPMr. Mrs. Elton Lewis PatriciaRt. 1, Box 105 MTerry, MS 39170 601-372-2391Sponsors Mary Hammond, Molly MillerMrs. Norlene Belgrade8321 Del StreetAnchorage, AK. 99502Sponsors Mr. Mrs. Buress P. WhiteJohn H. Johnston R.D. 3Ballston Spa, N.Y. 12020Sponsors Dorothy Bonner Lola DixonMr. Mrs. Wm. H. Taylor Wilma F. P.O. Box 268 Eagle River, AK. 99577 Sponsors Mr. Mrs. Jon ReneeMr. Mrs. Gary S. Vayo174 Main StreetSouth Portland, Maine 04106Sponsors Mr. Mrs. Francis J. CaseyMr. Mrs. Stephen Hagen Sandra 3931 Checkmate Dr.Anchorage, AK. 99504 Sponsor Edna E. GirardotDoris F. Thomas Rt. 2, Ball Road Frederick, MD. 21701 Sponsors Thelma M. Dunn Goldie K. MandleyMr. Mrs. Michael Best Pat96 E. Elm St.Greenwich, Conn.Sponsors Mr. Mrs. Jack TrusselPOMERANIAN REVIEW 43THE HAPPY SNAPPY POMS ATHOCHSTEDLER'S KENNELCONGRATULATE OUR LATEST CHAMPIONS mf- F-CH. HOCHSTEDLERS HOLLY BERRY pictured CH. NAN JO EBONY IMP-BlackSorry, no picture this time.Pedigrees in Behind the New Champions.Congratulations to Fox Flame Kennels with their lovely Poms.Puppies OccasionallyMrs. Henry W. HochstedlerRt. 2, Box 117-B Kalona, Iowa Ph. 319-656-200544 POMERANIAN REVIEWMr. Mrs. James E. Renn Leila1620 Kirkwood Dr.Durham, N.C. 27705Sponsors Ruth L. Beam Marlene ScottMrs. Florence M. Veneziano 216 S. Brookfield Rd.Cherry Hill, N.J. 03034 ..Sponsors Sophie H. Mayes Mary F. CaseyWe Congratulate the Breeders and Owners of the following ChampionsCh. Rockys Lil Fairy Tail TA-868304 BBreeder Owner Virginia Rockhold Finished Mar. 17,1974Ch. Bet-Lus Shamene TB-26109 BBreeder, Betty L. Evans Owner, Valda Bloomer Finished Mar. 22,1974Ch. Fancy Gold Dancer of Oakridge TB-71959 DBreeder Owner, Nina K. Epps Finished Mar. 23, 1974Ch. Majestic My Man Mr. Chip TA-973641 DBreeder, Dorothy S. Johnston Owners, Norma J. Lloyd E. Jenkins Finished Mar 23, 1974Ch. Maykens Sim Fashion TB-020805 BBreeder Owner, Kenneth W. Mayes Finished Mar. 24,1974Ch. Jeribeths Sonnet of Tim Sue TA-827674 BBreeder, Olga Baker Sue Goddard Owner, Mrs. Henry Hochstedler Finished Mar. 24, 1974Ch. Scotia Dandys Treasure Chest TA-999349 BBreeder-Owner, Edna E. Girardot Finished Mar. 29, 1974Ch. Allisons Round-A-Bout Twister TA-834624 DBreeder, Lloy Anna Hagerty Owner, Linda E. Allison Finished Mar 29,1974Ch. Wee Prince Charming II TA-839590 DBreeder-Owner, Any E. CharlesMcKayFinished April 14,1974Ch. Black River Little Duffy TA-976575 DBreeder-Owner, Jean M. Morgan Finished Apr. 27,1974Ch. Robinhoods Replica Rerun TA-975992 DBreeder-Owner, Verna Hood Finished Apr. 27, 1974Ch. Rockys Ramblin Rosiebelle TB-78365 BBreeder-Owner, Virginia MerleRockholdFinished May 11,1974Ch. Riggins Rebels So Big TB-70741 DBreeder, Shirley Gertiula Owner Delores Riggin Finished May 22, 1974Ch. Showstopper Sass of Spungold TA-820823 BBreeder, Mrs. R. E. Altwater Owners, Bernard Lois Ciliberto Finished May 26,1974Ch. Myway Memory Maker TB-57590 DBreeder-owner, Molly M. Miller Finished May 27, 1974Ch. Morrocos Lolly Pops TA-740342 BBreeder-owner, Charles J. Edwards Finished June 2, 1974Ch. Ceeraes Star Gold Honey TA-987014 BBreeder, owner, Raymond Radzinski Finished June 2,1974Ch. Brennors Tiny Tim TA-568885 DBreeder, Georgia Patterson Owner, Brennor W. Beck Finished June 2,1974POMERANIAN REVIEW 45Great Elms Kennels, Regd. Congratulations and Good Wishes to Vera Russell and her Fox Flame Poms .Ch. Great Elms Timstoppers Image Stud Fee 75.00Nothing for Sale I Do Not Ship Puppies.The only Adults I let go are poor producers that I sell for pets. I would not part with a good producer.Ruth L. BeamPineville, N.C. 28134 Ph 704-889-9233Ch. Robins Even Steven of Scotia TA-917479 DBreeder, Alberta Even Owner, Edna E. Girardot Finished June 2,1974Ch. Thelduns Max For Snax TA-955272 DBreeder, Thelma M. Dunn Owner, Kathy LaSota Finished June 2, 1974Ch. Rainbows Willowmar Hi-Ho TA-992670 DBreeder-owner, Margaret McKune Finished June 8,1974Ch. Hutchersons Royal Ransom TA-976223 DBreeder, Vilma B. Hankins Owner, Leon R. Judy K. Hutcherson Finished June 8, 1974Ch. McKameys Enchanting Lady TA-747355 BBreeder-owner, Mrs. Norris McKamey Finished June 16, 1974Ch. Jay Jays Robin of Charmar TB-18165 DBreeder, Jean B. Schroll Marie J.Neusch wanderOwner, Faye Roach Finished June 20,1974Ch. Golden Glow Prima Donna II TB-71115 BBreeder, Elva U. McGilbry Owners, Elva McGilbry CathiePhillipsFinished June 20, 1974Ch. Hochstedlers Holly Berry TA-991256 BBreeder-owner, Mrs. Henry W.HochstedlerFinished June 23, 1974Ch. Bodas Ginger Robin of Topaze TA-862583 BBreeder, Janet E. Boda Owners, Francis J. Mary F. Casey Finished June 29, 1974POMERANIAN REVIEW6Ch. Bet-Lus Little Dukes Joy TA-810370 BBreeder, Betty L. Anprstek Owner, Elva McGilbry Finished July 7,1974Ch. Straits Adorable Crystal TB-44813 BBreeder, Florence Brown Owner, Mildred A. Strait Betty MahafEyFinished June 30, 1974Ch. Frazer The Lion TA-960609 DBreeders, Virginia Marie Rockhold Owner, Leona Rhoads Finished July 6,1974Ch. Bryleas Forever Amber TA-929711 BBreeders-owners, Lydia L. G. LeeBryantFinished July 6,1974Ch. Nanjo Ebony Imp TA-761508 BBreeder, D. G. Cowie Owner, Mrs. Henry W. Hochstedler Finished July 7,1974Ch. McKameys Ideal Perfection TA-942911 DBreeder-owner, Mrs. Norris McKamey Finished July 7,1974 Ch. Wagners Golden Katrina TA-995465 BBreeder, John D. Metz Owners, Charles F. Dorinda Wagner Finished July 13,1974 Ch. Sonny Bun TA-726316 CDBreeder, Wilma M. Birkman Owners, John Rose M. Hansen Finished July 14,1974 Ch. Wheelers Bon Peppis Butercup TB-67421 BBreeder, Mrs. Carolyn C. Wheeler Owner, Jodie Hudspeth Finished July 14, 1974 Ch. McKameys Cavalier of Gold TB-53804 DBreeder-owner, Mrs. Norris McKamey Finished July 21,1974Ch. Wee Willies Juba Lee TA-932954 DBreeder, Elsie L. Watkins Owners, Dorothy J. and Jack M. Keller Finished July 27,1974Ch. Green Isle Wheeler Dealer TA-850940 DBreeder, Walter L. Johnson Owner, Arline Argast Finished Aug. 3, 1974Ch. A Little Bit Of Holly TB-105230 BBreeder, D. G. Cowie Owner, Helen Jenkins Finished Aug. 4, 1974Ch. Aristic Pepperlette TB-44258 BBreeder' I. SchoenbergOwners, Cornelius Vander Zeyden Beverly Vander Zeyden Finished Aug. 10,1974Ch. Browns Fancypepper Mark TB-20857 DBreeder-Owner, Wilma J. Brown Finished Aug. 18,1974Ch. Holly Berrys Whiskey Sour TA-975892 DBreeder, Mrs. James N. Fletcher Owner, Gwendolyn S. Lackey Finished Aug . 18,1974Ch. Joda Guy Deleo TA-643616 DBreeder-owner, Joyce E. Ohrtman Finished Aug. 11,1974Ch. Tonos Mid Amadoll Of Icerama TA-934307 BBreeder, Norma J. ORourke Owners, Anthony R. Piazza Norma J. ORourke Finished Aug. 16,1974Ch. Millamor Mascot of Dixieland TA-990548 DBreeder, Mrs. E. L. Tankesley Owner, Eleanor W. Miller Finished Aug. 17,1974POMERANIAN REVIEW 4'PICTURE-WINDOW POMby MRS. RUTH POTTSBuffy and Tawny, our Pomeranian pair, were busily training in the front yard for their final legs of the Companion Dog degree. Poor little Dawn, our daughter Valeries four-month-old Pom pup, watched at the picture window. At first she protested noisily, not understanding why she couldnt go out and romp, too, tumbling over the others and nipping at their heels and tails as usual.Buffy is Loris dog Tawny belongs to us parents, and last summer Lori and her sister Valerie had taken the two Poms to Obedience Trials and had won two of the three legs required for the C.D. The dogs had lazed through the months the girls were away at school, but now it was time to sharpen their performance for the first summer show. Dawn, of course, was too impishly young to allow out at training time.I tried to take Dawns mind off the activity beyond the window, but she would just stamp her tiny feet as she sat always a sure sign that she is impatient for whatever is supposed to happen next and whine unhappily. Finally I said, Well, all right, Dawn. Youll just have to sit there and mope then. But I wish you wouldnt be so noisy about itA few days later I noticed that she no longer whimpered during her mid-afternoon vigil. Good girl I told her as I reached for her silky head. She moved out of reach with a remarkable amount of puppy dignity, never taking her eyes from the front yard drama.Well I exclaimed. Well play later when youre not busy She pushed her nose close to the glass and pumped her front feet.This routine went on for another two or three weeks the drills out front, the silent watching inside after which the three Poms were allowed to frolic to their hearts content in the fenced-in back yard.I cant wait til Dawn is old enough to start training, too, Val said countlesstimes. She had, of course, taught her hov to walk on leash, but she was, we were sure, too frisky and immature for the discipline of Obedience training. Plentj of time for that many trainers like tc wait a year, although some feel that s dog can be ready even before nine months. Much depends on the nature of the dog.p9.yThe three Obedience Poms described in the story from left to riffht, Tawny, Dawn and Buffy.One day the two older dogs came in and scampered to the back door, eager to go out for free play. Instead of racing to join them, Dawn sat squarely in front of Valerie, her eyes shining, her feet tapping.What is it Valerie asked. Dawn poked her nose under the end of the leash dangling from Valeries hand.I think she wants a turn out in front on the leash, Lori guessed.Well, I guess she deserves a turn, Valerie laughed as she snapped the line on the tiny collar. Come, Dawn.We all went out to watch. Dawn trotted happily next to Vals left foot. When it stopped, she sat when it moved, so did she, exactly as fast or as slowly as that foot did.Wow Shes pretty good Lori marveled. You never had her heel before, did youNot with any successTry a figure 8 now. Lori and I stood a few feet apart so that Dawn and Val48 POMERANIAN REVIEWcrie could, loop around us. Dawn behaved like a pro, sitting whenever Valerie stopped, moving precisely when Valerie did, and completely ignoring Lori and me.You dont suppose that little pup has been studying this routine every day all the time weve been working with the other two I said doubtfully.Of course Valerie was confident of her dogs superior intelligence many dog-owners have this eccentricity.Try a recall, Lori challenged. That ought to prove something. That puppy wants to drill, just like the others, but a recall is hard to learn.Valerie nodded. She has never been asked to stay. Theres no way she could have learned that. In fact, Ive never been able to get her to sit for more than one secondWell, shes been sitting right there all the time weve been talking about what she can and cant do, I pointed out. Shes waiting for you to tell her what to do next.Valerie walked Dawn over to a shady place at the end of the lawn. When she stopped, Dawn sat. Stay, she told her, holding her hand in front of Dawn. Then she snapped off the leash.Val, I cautioned, shes never been free out front. She could get away from us Im going to trust her, Val said softly as she walked away from Dawn.We held our breath. Dawn was flash- quick. If she ran after a squirrel or out into the road . But Dawn waited till Valerie called. Then she bounded toward her mistress, took a lightning- quick sit, and proceeded around Valeries back, right to left, and sat in position beside her. She stamped her feet and looked up. She was laughing. She had watched Buffy and Tawny and had learned the routines almost perfectly. She wanted to be rewarded with a Good girl which we did unreservedly and enthusiastically.We could hardly believe it No wonder she didnt want anyone to bother her atthe window. She was busy watching and learning. She could hear all the loud commands and watch all the responses. She could not hear the low command, Heel, and the end of the recall, so she didnt know that she had to wait for that she just did the loop-around-the-back finish without being told.We were awed by her quick preception. Why, she wasnt five months old yet just a baby Maybe she just happened to do the right thing.Valerie tried the recall again, waiting longer before the command, Dawn, come Dawn laughed and did it right. Of course.We found that Dawn also knew how to do a down, and that she would hold this relaxed and reclining position until Val gave her a Come Usually, that is.After a while Dolly, the neighbor- poodle, came over to play, and Dawn remembered that she was leashless and went to investigate. Val and Lori started after her, and the chase was on. I quickly put a hex on approaching cars so that they wouldnt turn down our streetDolly lived near by, so the chase spread over only a few hundred feet, but the girls were not winning. They were becoming exhausted, but Dawn and Dolly were not. Then I thought of some strategy that might work. I raced around to the back yard and got Tawny and Buffy. They heeled to the front and I called the girls. Come and work with them, I said.I suppose they thought I was pretty queer, but they, too, are obedience- trained, so they each walked a dog at heel away from the chase area. Loudly they would command, and then loudly and lovingly praise the obedient dogs.Dawn stopped and watched. Nobody paid any attention to her. When she saw Valerie swoop down to Tawny and shout, Good boy Good boy Oh, such a dear, good boy she literally exploded toward Val and tried to shove Tawny out of the way. This was her trick and her mistress,POMERANIAN REVIEW 49BOULDER RIVER POMERANIANSIntroducesBoulder River Poco A Poco Sired by Dunns Little Tomstopper Out of Boulder River Brown Sugar Three Litters Due in January Two Black and One ChocolateFOR SALE Red male whelped June 29,1974 Obedience Prospect Lovely Personality Reasonably PricedWEVE MOVED AGAINJ. L. and M. M. Gorman 622 Jennifer LanePh. 301-272-8577 Aberdeen, Md. 21001and Tawny could jolly well find something else to do while she re-claimed her rightful placeWe put all three on a sit-stay, and although Dolly sniffed and cavorted all around, Dawn decided to do what the two teacher-dogs did. We were sure all three were laughing at us.Dawn was still laughing when the girls pointed to the ground and commanded, Down Down she went. Then she looked up eagerly. How long she grinned. But she stayed as long as Valerie wanted her to, although Dollys invitation to play was pretty urgent.Gosh Lori said, that wasnt even a lesson. You didnt really have to show her anything.It was a lesson, all right, Valerie countered, but Dawn was showing me She learned from watching Tawny and Buffy theres no other way to explain what she is doing. And she showed me that she doesnt have to stay in and watch any more. She can drill, too.And she does. She does beautifully. Usually, that is. She has been entered in one puppy match, but she blew the long down-stay. She just got up so that she could see all those other interesting puppies and children moving around the ring. But we noticed that she wasnt laughing when the other two Poms each had a trophy to lick and to have a picture taken with. It wont be long. Shell learn how to qualify for one of those nice things, too.NOTICEThe April issue will again go to all judges licensed to judge our breed. There will be no kennel visit for this issue, and all advertisers will have equal opportunity to picture their new Champions or other stock to best advantage. The Cover has been sold, but at this writing, center spread, back cover and inside front cover are still available, by Reservation only.50 POMERANIAN REVIEWCIRCULATIONMANAGERMRS. THELMA M. DUNN 3400 Carvale Drive Aberdeen, Md. 210011974 Jan., April, July, Oct. K - Available at 1.25 Each1969 Jan., Oct.1970 July, Oct.1971 Jan., April, July1972 Jan., April, July, Oct.1973 Jan.Available at 1.50 Each1973 April, July, Oct.POMERANIAN REVIEW SUBSCRIPTION 6.00 Yearly by Third Class MailCanada, Mexico 6.50 Foreign, 7.00AMERICAN POMERANIAN CLUB, INC. MEMBERS SUBSCRIPTION RATE 3.00 Yearly by Third Class Mail.FOR FIRST CLASS MAIL Send additional 2.00 at time of subscription renewal.Important InformationAll Members Subscriptions will start with the April issue, each year.POMERANIAN REVIEW BACK ISSUESWrite Circulation ManagerAvailable at 1.00 Each1962 March, Sept., Dec.1963 March, Oct.1964 April, July1966 July, Oct.1967 April, July, Oct.1968 April, JulyOHIO POMERANIAN CLUBbyDONNA MOHN, Assistant Secretary 2016 Penn Rd.Toledo, Ohio 43615As the members of the Ohio group met for their final meeting of 1974, they looked back upon the year with many happy thoughts . . . many group wins in matches throughout the state, many points put on in various shows, a splendid showing at the Specialty, championships finished including Black River Little Duffy owned by Jean Morgan, finishing not only his American hut his Canadian title also.At the same time they looked forward to the many things to be done in the year to come to promote the Pomeranian in our area and began to make plans for those promising pups already here as well as those expected soon.We look forward to the new year, hoping that we can continue to make the Pom more prominate in both conformation and obedience.CLUB PINSClub pins are still available for purchase by Members Only. Send 5.00 to the Treasurer, Dolly B .Trauner, 2025 Lyon St., San Francisco, Ca. 94115. The supply is LIMITED and when exhausted, may not he reordered.POMERANIAN REVIEW 51CH. POMPUF FANCY DUKE MASTERPIECE\Blaekhawk Kennel Club July 5,1974 Best of Breed and Group I under Dr. Buris R. Boshellk\SIKrVSioux Valley Kennel Club September 15,1974 Best of Breed under Mrs. Sue Kauffman Group I under Gus Wolfe Masters Wins Thus Far21 Best of Breed, 2 Group First, 3 Group Second, 3 Group Third, 2 Group FourthGwen Bonnie HodsonRoute 4Indianola, Iowa 50125 515-961-298952 POMERANIAN REVIEWPOMERANIAN CLUB OF GREATER DES MOINES, INC.Corresponding Secretary MRS. BETTY SHORT 2850 E. Douglas Des Moines, Iowa 50317Our annual meeting in September was a dinner meeting following the Newton Iowa Show, with Mr. Kenneth Miller and his wife as guests. Mr. Miller told us how our problem of localization was very similar to other clubs.The officers elected were the same as last year.President Tony Short Vice-President Dale Ohrtman Recording Secretary Bonnie Hodson Corresponding SecretaryBetty Short Treasurer Gwen Hodson Board Members Leona Rhoads Wilmer LyonsJohn Miller Raymond LaceyWe are working very hard on our first B Match, which was just approved Nov. 6th. So I am just listing the club members that finished Champions. I promise to have a full report of our group winners and fun match winners in the next issue.Mrs. Joyce Ohrtman Lil Gold Dancer of Oakridge,Joda Guy Deleo Mrs. Virginia Rockhold Rockys Lil Fairy Tail,Rockys Ramblin Rosiebelle Mrs. Norris Me Kamey Me Kameys Enchanting Lady,Me Kameys Ideal Perfection Mrs. Leona Rhoads Frazer the Lion Mrs. Betty Short Shorts Lil Lady Bug Mr. Mrs. John Hansen Sonny BunMrs. Henry Hochstedler Jeribeth Sonnet of Tim-Sue Hochstedlers Holly Berry,Nanjo Ebony Imp.Mrs. Patricia Miller Obedience Title Me Kameys Twinkle Toes Pat CDDALLAS-FORT WORTH POMERANIAN CLUBMIG. JEWEL ELLIS, Sec.325 S.E. 9fh St.Grand Prairie, Texas 75050I am sorry I missed the deadline for the October issue of Pomeranian Review. As most of the news is old by now, especially the show reports I shall include such news briefly.Laura James and Peggy Bushs Creid- crs Mischief OShadows went Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex at New Orleans, La., and also with the same wins at Baton Rouge, La., and Lafayette, La. John D. Metzs Johns Chatterbox went Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex at Beaumont, Texas, and repeated these wins at Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. B. G. McDonalds Macs Four on the Floor went Winners Dog and Best of Winners at Tulsa, Okla. Chris McClungs and Jean Sylvesters Pom-Chris Terriffic Lil Miss went Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex at Springfield, Mo. Verna Hoods Eobinhoods Replica Rerun went Winners Dog at Springfield, Mo., and Winners Dog and Best of Winners at Joplin, Mo. Cora Hales Corn Dukes Sara went Winners Bitch and Best of Winners at Midwest, Okla, and Winners Bitch at Lawton, Okla. Opal Moshers Ch. Tomanolls Tiny Town Talk went Best of Breed at Edinberg, Texas and repeated the win at Corpus Christi, Texas and at San Aneglo, Texas. Opal Moshers Tomanolls Lil Miss D-D OMac went Winners Bitch at Corpus Christi, Texas with a repeat win at San Angelo, Texas.New officers were elected in June as follows Mr. John D. Metz, President Mrs. B. G. McDonald, Vice-President and Mrs. Jewel Ellis, Secretary-Treasurer. Board of Directors elected were Mr. Earl Grunewald, Mr. Bill Kennedy, Mr. Billy McDonald and Miss Opal Mosher.Now for the current news. First and most important on our schedule is our Specialty which will be held on March 21, 1975 in Dallas, Texas with Mrs. NellPOMERANIAN REVIEW 53Berry judging. We are very pleased to have the honor of sponsoring a Challenge Trophy in memory of Ch. Corns Duke Dragonfly who was owned by Olga and Darrell Baker as everyone knows. This trophy is to be awarded to the Best of Breed winner at our annual Specialty begining with the March 21, 1975 show and annually thereafter until permanent possession is won according to A.K.C. rules. Our thanks to Mr. Edward B. Wharton who is responsible for this great idea and who is in charge of this project and will make the selection of the trophy.Our club is planning to have a Christmas Dinner at my home on Dec. 15th. The menu will consist of turkey and dressing, ham and all the trimmings. We are looking forward to the dinner, and have set the time of 200 P.M. hoping that some our out of town members will be able to attend.Recent show wins of club members include Dan JoEllen Mercers Mercers Youngduke of Tim Sue went Winners Dog for 2 points at Greeley, Colorado and also the same win for 3 points at Ft. Collins, Colorado, then again for 2 points at Cheyenne, Wyoming. Dan JoEllen Mercers Tim Sues Love Tune went Winners Bitch for 2 points at Greeley, Colorado, and a repeat for 3 points at Ft. Collins, Colorado where she finished her championship. Peggy Bushs Laura James Weeeharla of Pom Shadows went Winners Bitch for 3 points at Monroe, Louisianna, and Winners Bitch and Best of Winners for 3 points at Longview, Texas. Mr. B. G. McDonalds Macs Rare Addition went Winners Dog and Best of Winners for 3 points at Dallas, Texas and Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex for 2 points at Odessa, Texas, and Winners Dog and Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex for 3 points at Amarillo, Texas then on to Best of Breed and Group V for 4 points at Austin, Texas where he finished. Dianna Harts and Kenneth W. Mayes Maykens Bee Beautiful of Noana went WinnersDog for 3 points at Plainview, Texas, and Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Breed for 4 points at Houston, Texas. Norma J. Thomas P. ORourkes Tonos The Mighty Mite went Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Breed at Enid, Oklahoma.We hope everyone and all the Poms had a very merry and happy Christmas.INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL REVIEW COLUMNISTS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTORSThere seems to be quite a lot of misunderstanding among readers concerning what the Area Columnists andor Club Reporters should or should not write about, what show news should be sent in, etc. and etc.First of all, let me say that the Review WANTS a quarterly column from EVERY regional Pom Club, whether AK-C recognized or just in the process of getting organized. The author of these columns is chosen by the Club involved, but because many of these regional clubs have a very widely scattered membership, we feel that usually the SAME PERSON should write the column for at least a year, and that the address should be at the top of the column, to make it EASY for the Club Members to send in their news.We ask that except in unusual circumstances, such as reporting a Specialty Show, the Club Reports be limited in length to about 2 typewritten pages, double spaced, with Club Name, reporters name and address at the TOP, just as it appears in print. The actual format is up to the club itself, within the bounds of good taste and good ethics, and if the members of the Regional Club want to report on Sanction Match or Show Wins, litters whelped, Poms purchased, social events and elections or what the menu will be at their Christmas party that is up to them. Just remember to keep it Continued on Page 8354 POMERANIAN REVIEW-sCh. Tim Sues Lil Love Bug Fee 100.sends congratulations to his Champion daughter subj. to AKC Tim Sues Love TimeBred by Sue Goddard and Eleanor W. Miller Pedigree in Behind the New ChampionsProudly owned and shown by Dan and Jo Ellen Mercer Big Springs, NebraskaBug says Theres More Another lovely Champion daughter, Shorts Lil Lady Bug, bred and owned hy Betty and Tony Short. CongratulationsTint and Sue Goddard13145 87th Ave. N. Seminole, Florida 33542 813-392-0947POMERANIAN REVIEW 55SHORTUNE POMERANIANSCh. Shorts Lil Lady BugBtSI OF VHHHiRSVS\00X ^PttOwOlSOHThank you Carolyn Coughlin for training Lady and showing her to her first 7 points including two majors, and thanks to my husband for 2 little points. A special thanks to Bill Kennedy for taking Lady to Texas and finishing her with 2 majors and a Best of Breed.Congratulations to Vera Russell on Her Kennel Visit.Tony and Betty Short2850 E. DouglasDes Moines, Iowa 50317 Ph 515-266-899556 POMERANIAN REVIEWPOMERANIAN CLUB OF GREATER HOUSTONfcyJEANNE KERTH GRIBBEN 13511 Westporl Lane Houston, Texes 77024Trying to step into Norma ORourkes shoes is going to take more than a hit of doing, hut I shall give it an All-American go. To let you know of our doings down this way, in and about the Lone Star Country, is our main goal, and we all have much to be thankful for and proud of, to be sure.Club HappeningsThis coming year, we are determined to make full use of each and every members knowledge and know-how by presenting programs which deal with everything from Adeptness at grooming, to Zactly when to wean a pup. Visual aids and on the spot demonstrations of various techniques will hopefully encourage all to good rountable discussion. By subtracting a little and adding a lot, our club should, as the commercial states, not just grow older but get even better.At our next meeting we are planning to discuss the possibility of a second A- Match to be held the first part of 1975. Our slate of officers for 1975 is Olga Baker, President Jim Gribben, Vice- President Sherry McNearney, Secretary Linda Miller, Treasurer. Good soldiers all. We are also justly proud of Darrell Baker, a pillar of strength and wisdom to our own Greater Houston Club, who is serving as Vice-President of the American Pomeranian Club this year.Show TalkDiana Hart and Kenneth Mayes have an upen-comin handsome young male named appropriately, Mayken Bee Beautiful of Naona, who went Winners Dog and Best Opposite at Plainview, Texas Best of Winners and Best of Breed at Midwest City, Oklahoma and Best of Winners and Best of Breed at Houston, Texas. Dianas sweet Bonners Kristen Lissa Tri-art took Best Opposite at Midwest City, Oklahoma. Both dogs are being handled with great aplomb by the inimitable John Metz of Dallas, Texas.Dr. William Field, Jr. has shown his own lovely Mitey-Cute Power Star to her championship this fall. Such good news and most deservedly earned.Karen and Clinton Holder are ever so proud of their young dog Myway PR Trae. He came out of the puppy class to take Winners Dog at both Biloxi, Mississippi and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, handled, of course, by his fond mistress Karen.Lorettas Lucky Star Darling handled admirably by Molly Miller and owned by Loretta Jones is darling to be sure. She has taken Winners Bitch and Best Opposite at Houston, Texas, Winners Bitch and Best Opposite at Beaumont, Texas, and Winners Bitch and Best Opposite at Texarkana, Texas.Bill Kennedy from Dallas not only took Best of Breed at Beaumont but went on to a fiive point major Toy Group First with his own Count de Shawn, a fine creamy-dream of a lad which gives him a 3-4-5 point win series in no time at all. He is co-owned by George Perkins. Proud they are and proud they should beMini-SpotlightMolly and Linda Miller, the personable owners of Myway Kennels are my chosen stars this time, and deservedly so. Such nice Girls is the very first thing that comes to my mind. Always very cordial when one visits their immaculate home and kennel, they are equally helpful and sharing when abroad at shows. I asked them to supply me with some basic facts and I shall intersperse them with a few comments of my own. Both have been pom addicts for over ten years, starting to show in obedience first and later expanding to conformation. Previously in Lubbock, Texas and the New Orleans area, they now have resided in League City, for almost three years. We hope for many more years to come.Their air-conditioned, central-heated kennels are a part of the house as is a separate room for mothers and puppies.POMERANIAN REVIEW 57VARNEYS POMERANIANSINTRODUCESCH. SCOTIA CAVALIERS SUNNY ONEA very special THANK YOU to Ann Clemens for giving us the privilege ofRiders Sungold Timstopper Ch. McKameys Sundawn Commander McKameys Little Jenny Ch. Snngolds Gay Cavilier SireCh. Julo Perk of Waverly Wee Coquette of Shawn Sungolds Topsy Aristic Little Timstopper Ch. Great Elms Little Timstopper Aristic Lady Pamela Ch. Scott's Babit Wabit DamCh. Great Elms Little Buddy Scotts Bridget WidgetGreat Elms Sugar BabeCongratulations to John M. Murdock for bringing Varneys Cavalier Special to title owner handled. This gorgeous bitch was bred by Varneys kennels out of dam Cavs Sensational Conquest. Specials brothers will be campaigned also, watch for them in your area soon.Male show prospect available for purchase. Details upon request.BETTY J. VARNEYTel. 312-945-83112600 Duffy Lane Deerfield, Illinoisowning this excellent dog.'Sunny OneBoth are directly accessible from the den so the dogs will be close at hand. This way they receive the personal care and individual attention which Myway Kennels stresses. No cages are used roomy pens inside, a sizeable roofed and screened exercise area outdoors and a large fenced yard, make their facilities par excellent. All is kept band box fresh and the twenty nine dogs plus pups reflect good health and grooming.Bonners Tomtess Stylemaker C.D., their original Pom, is still with them as are their six champions, four Poms, one Yorkie and one Chihuahua. All colors of Poms are beautifully present, although Linda has a special love for black poms, owning five currently. Molly has recently been licensed to handle both Poms and Yorkies and we wish her much success in the future. Indeed, we rate Linda and Molly as quality breeders whose efforts lead to outstanding results.58 POMERANIAN REVIEWMERCERS YOUNGDUKE OF TIM SUEFee 50.00We take pride in introducing our Duke.He is the son of the famous Ch. Corns Duke Dragonfly His dam is Tim Sues Gay Butterfly,Duke daughter and litter sister to Ch. Tim Sues Lil Love Bug. He is shown here going Best of Winners for a 3 pt. major.This was our day as we finished our Ch. Tim Sues Love Tune at the same show.Our Duke is siring Duke Types with good legs and, of course, that fabulous Duke coat.If you are desiring that much sought after Duke Lookwe offer him at stud.At right are examples of his offspring.Dan JoEHem Mercer Big Springs, Nebraska 69122 308-889-3109POMERANIAN REVIEW 59PRAIRIE WIND POMERANIANSThese three puppies are our Dukes first offspring. He is just over 1 year of age."4 MERCERS PUFF OF DUKE Puff is owned by Emily Epperson of Dallas. Watch for her in the Spring shows.She is very flashy with great legs.i.vMERCERS TRINKET OF DUKE Trinket is owned by Roberta Feary of Liberal, Kansas. She was a puppy match winner. She will also be shown this spring. Trinket Puff are litter sisters.MERCERS SUN DUKE And this is little Sunny.We couldnt part with him. We predict big times for him. He has a big blue ribbon too.We will have puppies available by mid-winter.Dan JoEHen MercerBig Springs, Nebraska 69122 Ph. 308-889-310960 POMERANIAN REVIEWPUGET SOUND POMERANIAN CLUB, INC.by PHYL'.IS ANDREWS 7915 224th St.Woodinvillc, Wa. 98072I find that in writing for a club and its activities, we must include some individual as well as club activities as a whole.The past three months have found our club holding their regular meetings, making plans toward a Sanction B match with many members busilly attending shows with their Poms of the day.Clyde and Phyllis Andrews have finally been able to get out to a few shows and have been so delighted to see their Poms in the ring for the first time in many months. The Poms attended but they were unable to.At the Spokane show in September, we met some delightful Pom people from Montana who are really trying to learn about Poms. I found them quite knowl- edgable and it was a joy to let them go over the Poms we had with us, pointing out the qualities one should strive to keep and the problems we must work away from.Since this issue is saluting the Obedience Pom, I would like to introduce Mrs. Shirley Johnson, of Missoula, Montana and her family. A daughter, Julie, started working with one of their Poms for obedience last winter, Kickapoos Caroni Bitters. She achieved her CD in just three shows On 4-21-74 at Spokane, Washington, she got a score of 188, at Lewiston, Idaho on 5-26-74 she picked up a score of 191 and placed 4th in Novice B. Missoula, Montana on 6-23-74 found here finishing her Cori with a score of 193 also getting trophies for highest scoring Pomeranian, Highest scoring Local Jr. handler, and Highest Scoring Jr. Handler in the Trials. We extend our congratulations to this young lady and wish her good luck in the future.Another interesting fact about these people is the name of their kennel, which came from the fact that they are antiquebottle and jug collectors. One of their favorite bottles is a Kickapoo Indian Oil bottle, thence the name. Shirley says each time they enter their crockery in a show they get a first. I predict after seeing their male in his first show at Spokane, placing third, that they will soon do the same with Poms. Our club has two young members working hard in obedience, with Bob Higbee now having two legs on his Jambo Rin-Go Kid of Andrews in his first two shows and his sister Collette working toward her CDX for her Taffy. Congratulations each of you.Helen Krafcik recently purchased Ch. Morenos Gin Ricky. We regret that she has been having such bad luck with puppy losses recently and wish her better luck iii the future.I had a delightful visit with the Columbia Pom Club members at their Specialty. Also visited Rita LaVemes kennel, finding in it more short-backed cobby sound Poms than we find in most show rings today. She is a wealth of information and willingly gives of her time to assist newcomers. We visited all night finally getting to bed at 600 A.M.Erin Hundley and I attended the Long- view-Kelso All Breed Clubs sanctioned match in November and included a visit to Hazel Groses kennel. That too was a fun thing.We found our Club Members Poms taking some honors at the Columbia Specialty in October, Alicia Kvammes Cedar Glens troll of Ryals went RWD. Clyde and Phyllis Andrews Andrews Impromptu Debutante picked up a major as WB. The top honors went to Ch. Holders A Lil Red Flash as BOB and BOS went to Rita LaVemes, Ch. LaRitas Troubles of Sungold. Best Puppy was So-His Gala Jamboree, owned by Erin Hundley. This latter win also made another hard working Club Member happy as Virginia Nie- house was the breeder.We welcome Ch. Scotia Hon Bun JJs Tonya, bred and finished in just five shows undefeated, by Edna Girardot to Continued on Page 68POMERANIAN REVIEW 61TIFFANY POMERANIANSOf Tacoma WashingtonWishes to thank Mrs. Julie Moreno for Ch. Morenos Gin Ricky,Ch. Son of Int. Ch. Queenaires Scotch N Soda.Ch. Van Hoozers Wee Dan Dee Ch. Van Hoozers Lucky Dandy Kitch Stevens Sausy SusieFIC, Int. Ch. Queenaires Scotch N Soda SireCh. Creiders Golden Riptide Creiders Diane of Queenaire Ch. Creiders Debbie Ch. Van Hoozers Wee Dan Dee Ch. Van Hoozers Lucky Dandy Kitch Stevens Sausy Susie Morenos Orange Sand Pebble DamMesser's Jolly Joe Wylies Little Twinkle of L.P.K.Wylies Lucky Poms BelfontePuppies occasionally sired by our three studsCh. Morenos Gin Ricky 4 lbs. red Blossom Views Sir Lancelot 4Vz lbs.Son of Ch. Creiders Ebbtide of Queenaire Tiffanys Soda Prince of Rofcan 4 lbs.Pointed Grandson of Int. Ch. Queenaires Scotch N SodaAll proven and producing quality puppies.SHOW BREEDING PET STOCKReds, Oranges and a few Blacks.Pictures and Pedigrees on request to seriously interested inquiries All inquiries will be answeredMrs. Helen M. Krafcik Tacoma, Wash. 984441303 So. 117th Tel 1-206-531-0823Member Puget Sound Pomeranian Club and Pierce County Pomeranian ClubrCh. Morenos Gin Ricky62 POMERANIAN REVIEWKENOSHA COUNTY POMERANIAN CLUB, INC.by ODETTE NOLANOfficers-newly elected in September, 1974 are as followsPresident .......................... Sally Baugniet1st V-Pres....................... Chris Nolan2nd V-Pres. Harvey Berman3rd V-Pres. Historian ..............................Corrie Vander ZeydenRecording Secty............... Nadine HersilTreasurer Lucius LuccasCorr. Secty. Editor Odette Nolan Publisher...............................Elinor LuccasWe held an AKC Sanctioned B Match on Sept. 25, 1974 at the German Shepherd Training Grounds of Wisconsin. Sally Baugniet, with her co-Chairman, Nadine Hersil, had everything very well organized with lots of room for exercise pens for the sparkling little Poms all turned out for their day. It was a beautiful autumn day, there was plenty of parking space and she had brought a delightful lunch.Twenty Poms turned out for Breeder- judge Mr. John LoPorto who did a fine job of judging. Best Puppy was Pomir- ish Sports Fancy Free owned by Sally Baugniet. Best Adult was Nadine Her- sils 8 month old D-Nees Daffy Don Quixote Class winners were 3-6 mo. puppy dog Luells Kukla Boy of Duke owned by Lucius Elinor Luccas BBE dog Varneys Special Cavalier, owner Betty Varney Open Dog Nadines D-Nees Daffy Don Quixote 3-6 mo. puppy bitch Varneys Cavalier Starlite owned by Betty Varney 6-9 mo. puppy bitch Sallys Pomirish Sports Fancy Free. American Bred Bitch was Odette Nolans Shannons Little Miss Muffet BBE BitchPomirish Golden Moon owned by Sally Open Bitch was Betty Varneys Cavys Sensational Conquest. Members then paraded their Champions in a Parade of Champions and received beautiful rosette ribbons. Following the judging we all had a long leisurely dinner at theBlue Herron Supper Club in the midst of a beautiful Wisconsin autumn setting even birds on the lake.We now hope to go on to an AKC Sanctioned A Match in January 1975. We hope to get permission to have one in January and June since both months have one day shows near-by. I cant resist now asking all members to please get their AKC reports in order when your Show Chairman or President asks you. It must be done before getting permission for your match so why cause delay in the whole club It is human nature to put off a boring task but this particular one will not go away no matter how long you procrastinate.We recently received notice from Madison that our Constitution and By-Laws had been approved by the State of Wisconsin for incorporation so feel we have tied up several loose ends this year.Received word from Raymond Rad- zinski of Midlothian, Illinois that he had finished to their championships his two homebreds both handled by Marjorie Lewis of Missouri. The bitch Ch. Cee- raes Star Gold Honey finished in June 1974. The dog Ch. Ceeraes Lil Taste O Honey Subj. AKC approval recently finished -in Oklahoma . . . winning his 4 point major under former Pom breeder Mrs. Anne Cowie. He had previously won another 4 point major under another former Pom breeder Mrs. Dorothy Dell Hobbs. Congratulations We also wish to congratulate fellow members Sally Baugniet who finished her Ch. Pomirish Cavs Bit O Hadleigh and Nadine Hersil who finished her Ch. D-Nees Darin Dinadin Subj. AKC approval at the ripe old age of nine months ... all the points from puppy class Dan finished at Rock River Valley KC on Nov. 3, under Judge Mr. Thomas Gannon, taking a major from puppy class and on to BOB over two specials, and Group 4. We are anxious to see what this little guy will do for an encore Maybe support his litter brother D-Nees Daffy Don Qui- Continued on Page 71POMERANIAN REVIEW 63THELDUN POMERANIANS, REG.Send Best Wishes For A Happy and Pom-Prosperous New Year We Offer For Sale to Serious Breeders 2 Males One orange maleBy May Morning Social Lion X Ch. Bunns Little Tina Preshus One red or red sable maleBy May Morning Social Lion X May Morning Sweet Mary AnnThelma M. Dunn 3400 Carvale DrivePh. 301-879-5397 Aberdeen, Maryland 21001CONGRATULATIONS TO PIXIES HILLCREST KENNELS On their purchase ofAM. CAN. CH. WILMAS GOLDEN PARTY BOY m Sis sis [We sell our good ones Puppies usuallyKennel ReductionWILMAS TINY TOY POMERANIANS 2924 Stark StreetPhone 503-688-0759 Eugene, Ore. 9740464 POMERANIAN REVIEWSHOW TRAININGby PATRICK DE LOUGHARYPART I PRE-LEAD TRAININGTraining problems are included among the various reasons why some dogs have never been entered in competition. I just cant get him to go on the lead. He is too much of a sniffer to keep his head up. He keeps spinning himself around when I want him to stand still. He seems too frightened to stand when he is put on the table. These are a few of the most frequent remarks made by people who have indicated that they would like to try showing their own dog.Each and every dog has his own individual personality, disposition, temperament, characteristics, methods of behavior, inborn traits, and his own varied amount of aggressiveness or timidness, intelligence, fears, talents, etc. Because of this, it is not likely that one set system of training tactics can be used with the same degree of effectiveness on every dog. Because a certain trick of the trade technique has proven successful in a training program for one dog, it does not mean that without variation it will do the same for another dog. Therefore, in generalizing, we cannot expect to solve all of the individual training problems with each dog, we can only hope to eliminate some of the problems and to avoid making some of the more common mistakes.One of the first and most important requisites in being able to successfully train your dog and cultivate his talents in any of the various fields of doggie endeavor is to Know Your Dog. It is knowing the little things about his individual personality that can be to your advantage in training him for the bigger things. Here is a phrase we might keep in mind, A DOG CAN LEARN TO UNDERSTAND HIS TRAINER IF HIS TRAINER IS UNDERSTANDING ENOUGH TO FIRST LEARN TO UNDER-- STAND THE DOG. So, before starting a training program for your young puppy,you should first establish a friendly relationship with him and in doing so, you can study and analyze his personality, disposition, temperament, etc. In this way you will get to know him so that when the time comes for more serious training you will be better able to decide what you should or should not do to accomplish with the least amount of effort.Your hands and what they mean to him is very important, especially when working with toy breeds. Remember, a puppy can very easily acquire a mistrust or fear of hands so you should begin to gently handle and play with him while he is very young about 3 to 4 weeks of age. He will soon acquire a feeling of trust and security in your hands and begin to respond by slapping back at your fingers and begin to make advances of his own at socializing. He should be taught to accept little treats from your fingers. This is important for two reasons, it will give him additional confidence, in your hands and it will also be to your advantage for later training. I recall one instance when I was called upon to try to get promising show prospect to move on a lead. He was ten months old and would not accept bait from my fingers] He would turn his head and back away, but when the bait was thrown on the floor he would immediately take it. Needless to say, that his owner had never bothered to give him his treats from her fingers.If your puppy eagerly comes to you and will accept treats from your fingers it is a good indication that you have made progress toward gaining his confidence. If he has attained an attitude of trust in you and is getting enough affectionate attention, dont be surprised if he even learns to do something like heel before you try to acquaint him with the lead. He follows me around like a puppy, is an expression that must have had some reason for origin. Remember too, that nature is on your side because of dogs instinctive love for man. All that he needs to complete the relationship isPOMERANIAN REVIEW 65the assurance that the feeling is mutual.It is very important to see to it that your puppy is correctly handled from the very beginning. That is the reason why so many toy dogs fanciers recommend that small children should not be allowed to handle and play with a young puppy unless they are thoroughly instructed, supervised and can be depended to treat the puppy according to instructions. One terrifying unfortunate mishap to a temperamentally sensitive puppy can very well be the start of his developing a timid mistrusting personality that can plague him throughout his life and could even cause him to become too cowardly to show. This does not imply that all small children are mean to tiny puppies some children are very gentle with small dogs, but a puppy is not a toy it is a pet and has feelings and aside from possible physical injury, pulling his hair, grabbing at his feet, tugging him by the tail, or mauling him from one position to another is not promoting trust or confidence in human hands. When a child will come crying to his mother a dozen times a day with bumps, bruises, scratches, and other hurts, it is not likely that his take-care-judgment is any more dependable in handling a tiny puppy, unless some set rules are established and enforced to provide some assurance of safety and well being for the puppy.Continued on Page 85DONT BE BASHFULWe invite your Comments in Yips Yaps, your Suggestions andor Questions on Ethical Behavior, your Helpful Hints in that Department and your Articles on any interesting subject concerning Poms or dogs in general. Please use one side of the paper only, type your articles if possible and DOUBLE SPACE. Send stamped addressed envelope for return of articles not accepted.ETHICALBEHAVIORbyLESLIE PARKER 9705 Jackie Lane St. Louis, Mo. 63123I once heard that showing dogs is a dog eat dog game. While I admit we do not pay entry fees just to win friends and influence people, do we have to be unfriendly and unsportsmanlike Unfortunately, the actions of some people at shows can certainly make the day a most unpleasant experience. Possibly their behavior is not all their fault some of the blame may be credited to the show committee.It must be the responsibility of the show committee to see that the day proceeds smoothly. When incompetent stewards are provided, a judge must become frustrated, and his frustrations must pass on to his exhibitors. While most clubs seem to be conscientious about their responsibilities some seem completely unaware of anything except themselves. A cold sandwich and a 150 bag of chips is certainly not the type of meal a judge needs while trying to pick the best dogs of the day. Doesnt a content judge and satisfied exhibitors equal a successful show committee Is there anything more aggravating than having to go into the ring with the Show Chairman or other Officer as a competitor I feel all clubs should be required to have a rule that Officers will not be exhibiting at their own show. As the wife of the President of a large All-Breed club, there have been several times when the judge of the day has been one that I would have been extremely pleased to show under, but to win would certainly not create the type of image a club should want to present. I really dont see how someone could have the time to groom and show66 POMERANIAN REVIEWtheir dog and efficiently carry out their responsibilities as a member of the show committee.Judges have their responsibilities too knowing the standards of every breed they are judging that day, seems like asking very little. I recently received a letter from a novice breederexhibitor, who wrote because of a conversation he had with a judge at a show. The judge made the comment that orange was to have preference over all other colors. This particular person was too embarrassed to correct the judge, as the judge was also a breeder. I believe every breeder has the responsibility of knowing his standard backwards and forwards. When the breeder is also a judge I find it appalling that they would not know such an elementary part of our standard. For a breeder to prefer one color over another is totally acceptable, but while he is the judge he has the obligation to exactly and completely follow the standard.Exhibitors like to scream POLITICS when they dont win. Many go on about writing to the AKC. My advice to any exhibitor is if you honestly feel a judge is political or unknowledgeable do not enter under them. No one forces you to send in an entry. If judges do not get good entries then show giving clubs do not hire them. Or at least I hope that is the main reason clubs hire their judges. Before you scream politics ask yourself why you werent happy with his judging, because he did not judge dogs or because he just did not put you up.When the Show Commitee has done their job and the judges are doing theirs, why is it that there is still a small select group of exhibitors who are still not satisfied Somehow from the minute they pull their cars onto the parking lot you know they have arrived. They are never satisfied with parking areas provided and feel they must park in a spot marked For Privileged Personnel Only. You recognize their kind immediately, they feel the degree of their importance is measured by the amount of space they can take up. You know 3 tables, 2 exercise pens, 2 tack boxes, and 4 chairs all to groom 2 dogs. From the minute they arrive you hear nothing but complaints about ring size, grooming space, judging, etc. and, as they threaten they will never again enter this show, you somehow know you could never be that lucky. There only seems to be one thing on their minds, get attention. What kind and at whose expense doesnt matter. In the ring apparently Rule 1 for these people is be late and if at all possible have on the wrong arm band. Somehow it is always necessary for the judge to re-explain his pattern, then they proceed to go the wrong way anyhow. After they completely aggravate the judge they turn on the other exhibitors in the ring. Somewhere there must be a pamphlet written on the 10 dirtiest tricks to pull on your competitor. Bertha Dirty Tricks knows them all by heart. To describe each nasty little thing she does in the ring is unnecessary, we have all seen her in action, but she has a few things on her list that bother me more than the rest. The first is crowding. Not only is it unnecessary it is also dangerous. I have seen little dogs get stepped on because someone was so foolish as to try and crowd an entry so it could not perform properly. This also includes those people who deliberately lose control of their dog while gaiting and let it run up onto the dog in front of them.I had a lengthy discussion one day with a friend over whose responsibility it was to see that good sportsmanship predominates in the ring. It was his opinion that the duty fell to each exhibitor to see that another did not take an unfair advantage. It is still my opinion that the judge should see that proper conduct is demanded of everyone and to take any measures necessary to achieve it. Yes, as an exhibitor you could create a scene and force a judge to take action, but should that be necessaryThen there are those people who show finished dogs in the classes. I for one sure hate to lose an entry fee by pulling my dog, but what is the sense in winningPOMERANIAN REVIEW 67DEEPEST GRATITUDE TO RUTH DOTSON forSun Dots Fun N FrolicFOLLY was awarded WB from puppy class, BWBOB, Hawaiian Kennel Club 59th All Breed Do gShow, Sept. 7, 1974, for a 5 pt. major under Judge C. L. Savage.A HAPPY result of one who relied on the judgement of a sincere and knowledgeable breeder. Thanks, too, Mr. Savage for confirming Pollys qualities.LURLINE KIMOKEO95121 Kauamea Place Mililani Town, Hawaii 96789FoUyCONGRATULATIONS Lurline Kimokeo Mililani Town, Hawaii andSun-Dots Fun N Frolic FollyOn Folly winning BOB at Hawaiian Kennel Club for 5 points first time shown, from Puppy ClassPollys Sire, Ch. S.A.M.s Gay Blade Sandidol and Dam, Queenaires Roban Robinhood wish both Folly and Lurline continued success from Sun-Dots.SUN-DOT POMERANIANSRuth Dotson Citrus Heights, Ca. 956107430 Antelope Road Phone 916-725-523468 POMERANIAN REVIEWmore points than necessary. Some day maybe the AKC will allow us to move a newly finished dog from open to specials, but in the meantime just be happy your dog is finished. The only time I feel you should consider showing a finished dog in the classes is when you would break a major and you have been requested to show by the other exhibitors.One thing I really hate to see is the deliberate pulling of an entry to break a major. At times it is unavoidable, but on occasion it is done viciously, to intentionally prevent a certain dog from finishing. This is extremely costly to the exhibitor who travels to the show just because of the major.The thing that disturbs me the most is bait-throwing. I find those most guilty of this are exhibitors of large breeds. If everyone could have witnessed an incident I saw a few years ago, no one would ever throw bait again. I was watching as the Yorkshire Terriers entered the ring. A Large breed had preceded them, quite frankly the ring looked like a garbage can. Liver everywhere. As a lady took her entry into the ring it collapsed. Naturally a lot of action occurred at this point and the Vet was called. The little Yorkie had a piece of liver lodged in its throat, a piece of liver left on the floor by some thoughtless exhibitor. When I left the show several hours later, it was still not known if the Yorkie was going to live or not. I wish judges would be more critical of this and make people pick up their bait. Once I saw a judge who stopped each exhibitor as they entered the ring and told them if they had bait with them to leave it outside the ring. I find this quite drastic, but if this is what it takes to stop this foolishness, Im all for it. Bait throwing is a totally unnecessary action and should not be tolerated by anyone.The next area of discussion is indeed a very touchy one. It is the act of exhibiting under friends. I dont mean casual acquaintances, I mean close friends. The type you visit socially. They wouldntput you up unless you had the best dog in the ring, but why put a friend into a spot where he must chose between the friendship of one and the respect of many. When a friend enters his ring he stands to lose no matter who he puts up. The AKC has recently ruled on handlers showing under their judge clients, so really isnt the implication there for everyoneMost clubs are concerned about providing the best possible show with what they have available, the majority of the judges are knowlegeable and honest and the greater part of the exhibitors do behave as ethically as possible, but unfortunately there are still those who tend to forget the true purpose of the day promoting the best interests of pure bred dogs.Our National Specialty is just around the comer. Each and every club member has the responsibility of giving his or her support, either with a trophy, an ad, a booster or an. entry. By working together we can help our show committee make it the most successful show possible.Hope to meet you all there in February.PUGET SOUND Continuedour area, as our Club Secretary, Erin Hundley has purchased her. This makes another of our Club Members in there working with some of the top lines and we wish her nothing but the best knowing how long she has looked for that just right Pom for her.We had a call from Ray Jones, Jon Renee, formerly of Tacoma, now of Anchorage, Alaska. He was on a trip south, purchasing some Poms to return to Alaska.Hopefully by the next issue we will have more Club activities to report our second Sanction B match should be completed by then. Till then we wish you all nothing but success, in the whelping box, as well as in the ring.POMERANIAN REVIEW 69Behind The New ChampionsThree generation pedigrees of new Pom champions belonging to members of the American Pomeranian Club will be printed free, if sent in by the owner. Photograph and additional details as to owner, breeder and short summary of the show career not more than 4 lines will be published upon receipt of 10.50 and the glossy print. Should a cut of the dog be on file with the Review, the charge is 4.50.CH. GOFORTH BABY BLOSSOM, 4 lb. cream female whelped March 12, 1971. Breeder-Owner, Violet L. Goforth. Finished Sept. 3rd. Picture taken at Santa Cruz, California in August. Judge, Mrs. Heywood Hartley. Handled by Betty Evans. Blossom is expecting her first litter in December.168fa mJSr- SpockeyNaps Littlo To Much Kapu Kickapoo Joy Juice Naps To Much Muia-Mula SireSir Reginald Dromore Nap's Little Spunky Peach Pearl's Little PeachCh. Auer's Calipso Kid Goforths Gay Rebel, C.D.Ch. Bonners Gold Charm Twinkle Goforths Little Bo-Peep DamGoforths Ebony Knight Goforths Magic Enchantment Golden Glow Sweet HeartTAYLORS LITTLE CISSY BRITCHES, TB31464. Orange bitch bred by Carolyn M. Bullington, owned and handled by Wilma F. Taylor, P.O. Box 268, Eagle River, Alaska 99577. Finished with four majors, 3, 5, 5 5 under judges Mrs. Pleckmann, Mrs. Hardin, Dr. Frank Booth and Mrs. Hellerman, a Group 1st and a Group 4th.Ch. Williams Little Bo Bo Taylor's Tiny Bimbo Jilltara's Charade Taylors Golden Boy Boy Sire Millamors Little Dandy Taylors Tinker Bell Pepper Bell Smith Tiny Kim IIEmbry's Prince Charmer Fisty Ace Hi Tiny Gold Mist Eullingtons Little Dolly Dam Gays Ginger Boy Little Miss-CheavousCinderella of Pom-RaYOU SHOULD KNOW COVERA puppy is sired BY the Stud and is OUT OF the Brood.The April Cover has been sold. The July Cover is available.70 POMERANIAN REVIEWCH. LIL GOLD DANCER OF OAKRIDGEBright Orange Breeder, Nina Epps Owner, Mrs. Joyce Ohrtman Bouton, IowaCh. Thelcolynn Tiny Sun Dance Ch. Millamors Fancy Gold Dancer Millamor's Miss Fancy Tim Cues Dancing Pebble SireReddy Teddys Escapade Tim Sue's Gold PebbleFancy Gold Bit of Honey Bonners Wee Pepper Preshus Ch. Corn's Duke Dragon Fly Jeribeth's Miss Cricket Ch. Rosewoods Dragon Fly Dream DamCh. Millamor's Music Man Silver Meadows Gay Lil Music Gold Toys Gay Lil DollCH. SCOTIA W LITTLE JOE DANDYOrange Male Breeder-Owner Edna E .Girardot Floral City, FloridaCh. Rhapsody of Hadleigh Ch. Hadleigh Little Robin Hadleigh Golden Trixie Ch. Lunds Just Dandy of Hadleigh SireCh. Elsie's Little Yogi Bear Lund's Adorable Chubby Elsies Thumbelina Doll Ch. McKamey's Sundawn Commander Ch. Sungolds Gay Cavilier Wee Coquette of Shawn Ch. Scotia Cavillers Wonder Girl Dam Messer's Wonder Boy Diva Little Wonder Girl Hadleigh Rose MarieCH. BROWNS FANCYPEPPER MARKDeep Orange Male 3 lbs.Breeder-Owner Mrs. Wilma J. Brown Indianapolis, IndianaCh. Bonners Stylepepper Preshus Ch. Dixielands StylepepperDixielands Little Miss Judy Ch. Millamors Mark of Dixieland SireCh. Corns Duke Dragonfly Dixielands Dragonfly Delite Millamors Melody Box Ch. Aristic Wee Pepper Pod Bonners FancypepperCh. Bonners Peppersweet Fancy Ch. Bonners Fancyflame Pepper-B DamCh. Bonner's Smokiepepper Chico Bonners Firetopper Wee Flame Bonners Showstopper FarriCH. BET-LUS LITTLE DUKES JOYOrange Female Breeder, Betty Naprstek Owner, Elva U. McGilbry Battle Ground, WashingtonVan Hoozers Cream Puff Ch. Naps Van Toots Puff Perrines Toots Ch. Naps Little Duke SireHunkes Rasque Susie Que XVCinderella of Hunny Pom Don of Garden Grove Ch. Jolly Jack III Golden MissNaps Jolly Misty Star DamNaps Tiny Tim Naps Star DustNaps Im Astar TooCH. GOLDEN GLOW PRIMA DONNAOrange Female Breeder-Owner Elva U. McGilbry Battle Ground, WashingtonAristic Cozy Playboy Ch. Maykens Handsome Playboy Maykens Jit Jit Golden Glow Row Dee SireSir Reginald Dromore Nap's Sir Victory Star Nap's Ima Astar Too Golden Glow West's Best Host Golden Glow Jon Jon Ballerinas Pricilla Golden Glow Darlene DamFa-Robs Cheno Fa-Robs Carlo Lou AnnaCH. SHORTS LIL LADY BUGOrange Female Owner-Breeder Betty Short Des Moines, IowaBonners Wee Pepper Preshus Ch. Corns Duke Dragonfly Jeribeths Miss Cricket Ch. Tim Sues Lil Love Bug SireCh. Millamors Music Man Silver Meadows Gay Lil Music Gold Toy's Gay Lil Doll Ch. Me Kameys Sundawn Just Gold Ch. Me Kameys Just A KingCh. Me Kameys Sundawn Quimby Shorts Suzanne DamVan Hoozers Timmie of Dud-Lees Rubys Marylou of Dud-LeesWonders Mary Jane of Dud-LeesPOMERANIAN REVIEW 71CH. CEERAES LIL TASTE OHONEYRed Orange MaleBreeder-Owner, Raymond Radzinski Midlothian, IllinoisEng. Ch. Little Gent of Hadleigh Ch. Honeygold of Hadleigh and Gold BlackacreEng. Ch. Lady Jewell of Hadleigh Ceeraes Autumn Blaze SireCh. Sealand Good Brandy of Gold BlackacreFurness' Lady Brandywine Zielu's Gay Lady Ch. Honeygold of Hadleigh Ch. Starmist of Hadleigh and Pineburr Hadleigh Zoira of Zanow Ceeraes Carolina Cutie DamEng. Ch. Cynpeg Archers Bow Cynpeg Ann of Pineburr Cynpeg EdwienaCH. CEERAES STAR GOLD HONEYOrange femaleBreeder-Owner, Raymond Radzinski Midlothian, IllinoisCh. Honeygold of Hadleigh and Gold BlackacreCeeraes Autumn BlazeFurness Lady Brandywine Am. Can. Ch. Ceeraes Master Copy SireCh. Honeygold of Hadleigh and Gold BlackacreHadleigh Sunglo O'Blackacre Orange Blossom Sail Saymar Billy BudCh. Passfield Saymar Gay Sparks of Gold BlackacreSaymar Little Doll Ch. Ceeraes Ber-Man Star DamCh. Honeygold of Hadleigh and Gold BlackacreCh. Gold Blackacre Honeygold Toi Ch. Gold Blackacre Jennifa TinaCH. TONOS MID AMADOLL OF ICERAMAOrange Female Breeder-Norma ORourke Owner-Anthony R. Piazza Co-Owner-Norma ORourke Rochester, New YorkBonners Weepepper Preshus Ch. Corns Duke Dragonfly Jeribeths Miss Cricket Ch. Tonos At Midnight SireKnowles Kasey Adoralees BrendaDemi Tasse of Point Loma Bonners Weepepper Preshus Ch. Corns Duke Dragonfly Jeribeth's Miss Cricket Tonos Amajoy of Dragon DamCh. Bonners Darlastyle Xmas Toy Bonners Krismay at Tonos Maykens Lil Nip of Ly-BelCH. SCOTIA ROBINS MAMAS HAPPY GIRLOrange Female Breeder-Owner Edna E. Girardot Floral City, FloridaInt. Ch. Pixietown Serenade of HadleighCh. Rhapsody of Hadleigh Ruby Red of Hadleigh Ch. Hadleigh Little Robin SireMessers Just Dandy Hadleigh Golden Trixie Hadleigh Rose Marie Ch. McKameys Sundawn Commander Ch. Sungolds Gay Cavilier Wee Coquette of Shawn Scotia Cavaliers Big Mama DamCan. Ch. Beland Wee Puff Beland Little SandraBeland Little Penny IIKENOSHA CO. Continuedxote who was taking Best Adult at our Sanctioned B Match while Dan was winning at Terre Haute, Indiana, Sept. 29. I know there are other members who have finished champions lately, but I do not have the information on them and I'm sure it will be published elsewhere in the Review. Happy winning to All.INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSUnless a true International Champion by reason of winning at a CACIB member show on the North American Continent, given only in Mexico, a Pom which is champion in several countries should he known by listing EACH individual title, as follows Am. and Can. Ch., or Am., Can. Ber. Ch., etc.72 POMERANIAN REVIEWCH. HOCHSTEDLER HOLLY BERRYOrange Female 412 lbs.Breeder-OwnerMrs. Henry W. HochstedlerKalona, IowaArmstrong's Hi Jinks Wee Danny StarGoldens Bit-O-Gold Ch. Wilmas Golden Party Boy SireMils Bobbi Do Do Wee Red Lady StarBurkholder's Sheila Tagalong of Andys C F and Bs Teddy Petite Bills Julie Ann Jeannies Abby DamKey Hopper Bills Tiny Jeannie Bills Tiny TeenaCH. POMIRISH CAYS BIT OHADLEIGHDark Orange 4 lbs.Breeder, Edna E. Girardot Owner, Sally Baugniet Mishico, WisconsinCh. Rhapsody of Hadleigh Ch. Hadleigh Little Robin Hadleigh Golden Trixie Ch. Lunds Just Dandy of Hadleigh Sire Ch. Elsies Little Yogi Bear Lunds Adorable Chubby Elsies Thumbellina Doll Ch. Sungolds Gay Cavilier Ch. Scotia Cav's SpectacularCh. Sunsets Personal Conquest Scotia Double Gr Da OCavilier DamCh. Sungolds Gay Cavilier Ch. Scotia Cavs Lay-A-Way Brochure Ch. Scotia Golden FantasyCH. TM SUES LOVE TUNE Orange FemaleBreeder, Sue Goddard and Eleanor W. MillerOwners, Dan and Jo Ellen Mercer Big Springs, NebraskaBonners Wee Pepper Preshus Ch. Corn's Duke Dragonfly Jeribeths Miss Cricket Ch. Tim Sues Lil Love Bug SireCh. Millamor's Music Man Silver Meadows Gay Lil Music Gold Toys Gay Lil Doll Ch. Millamors Music Man Poinciana Music Maker Poinciana Dixie Bloom Millamors Harmony of Tim Sue Dam Thelcolynns Tiny Flame Dance Millamors Miss Fancy Gold Toys Gold PuffCH. NANJO EBONY IMPBlack Female 5 lb.Breeder, D. G. CowieOwner, Mrs. Henry W. HochstedlerKalona, IowaLaRitas Johney Come Lately Am. Can. Ch. Goldpaz Jonnie Midnight Beachs Midnight Angel Ch. Kavilla Flash of Ebony SireGoldpaz Ebony Boy Goldpaz Ebony PrincessCh. Goldpaz Mischief Maker Erma's Toot Babb's Tippy TopTinkers Princess Muffit Nanjo Silhouette DamPearls Black Inkspot Lillians BlackieAronel Tar BabyTERMINOLOGYDog Show Classes are divided by Sex for either Dogs or Bitches. While we use the word Dog to describe all members of the Canine family, just as Cow is used for all Bovines and Horse for all Equines, a Dog is, properly speaking, a male. So, if you use the term Bitch for the female, you should also use Dog for the male. Dont mix the terms, i.e. by saying male and bitch, but use either male and female or dog and bitch.YOU MADE US HAPPYWe are delighted with the excellent response of our Obedience Friends to this, their Special IssueSINCERE THANKSThe Editor extends her thanks to Margaret M. Marge Gorman for helping with Review production the last 3 issues, pinch-hitting for Ray Edney who has been laid up with back trouble since last May.POMERANIAN REVIEW 73CH. SCOTIA BUNNY HON BON JJ S TONYAOrange Female Breeder-Owner Edna E. Girardot Floral City, FloridaCh. McKameys Sur.dawn Commander Ch. Sungolds Gay Cavilier Wee Coquette of Shawn Ch. Scotia Cavaliers Jungle Jim SireCh. Sungold's Sensational Kid Ch. Sunsets Personal Conquest Princess Atonya Ch. Sungold's Gay Cavilier Ch. Scotia CaValier's Leader Scotia Pumpkin Eater Ch. Scotia Leaders Bunny Hon Bon DamCh. Sungold's Sensational Kid Ch. Sunsets Personal Conquest Princess AtonyaTAKE ACTIONBreeders, Arise Lets BREAK the vicious circle and prove that ALL Show Quality Poms from 3 to 7 lhs. deserve their place in the Show Ring. Yes, it will cost us some wasted entry fees, until Judges begin to accept the idea that Poms over 4 lbs. SHOULD WIN, IF BETTER. But please dont show the coarse klunkers or the unsound, wispy tiny ones, either. Our breed can only go FORWARD if we all develope an objective eye when looking at our own Poms, and put in the show ring or sell as show prospects ONLY those animals which adhere closely to the Standard in TYPE, QUALITY and SOUNDNESS.IN FUTURE ISSUESWe have been promised an article by a nutritionist, an article on normal Pomeranian puppy development and an article on Puppy Mills in Iowa from an ethical breeders viewpoint.We hope for an article on Junior Showmanship. We also hope for excellent reader-participation in the Forum announced investigating the problem of hormone imbalances in our breed.REPLY FROM MRS. BONNERSee page 44, OcJober issueThe world has been struggling along fairly well without me, so I have neglected crusading lately. However, you offered me a challenge. First, my ideas remain unchanged since 1952. As a Toy Judge, I must be guided by the standards, although 30 years with Poms have influenced my preferences. After the whelping nightmares customarily expected with small showtypes, larger females especially appeal to me in the show ring. In many ways, show entries have changed considerably since writing the article to which you refer, the quantity of bitches now shown being equal to that of the males, but many ranging from 3 to 4 pounds, and unsoundness often is apparent. It seems that soundness has deteriorated since the 1950s, while overall quality as to type has improved, with more breeders conscious of this requirement. In a recent show with a major entry, I found only one with excellent, sturdy back legs, and gave him the points, although his other qualities were not as pleasing to me. Proving that my preference was not an isolated one, his title was gained soon afterward.Often larger Poms fail to have the beauty and fineness of their smaller competitors, but virtues and faults must be carefully weighed in a Judges decision. Contributing to the improvement of the breed is an obligation which I enthusiastically assume, type being foremost, but soundness a prime consideration. Poms have made great strides in many ways. From a rare Best-in-Show win of the 60s, there are now a number of outstanding specimens who regularly chalk up this honor, and we should be proud cl the progress in our breed.Computers will never be able to do every kind of paper work. How good would a computer be at housebreaking a puppy74 POMERANIAN REVIEWMAY MORNING POMERANIANSWe Say Good-Bye toMargieChampion May Morning Black MagicFebruary 10, 1966 October 26, 1974Dam ofMay Morning Mirable Dictu Deceased Ch. May Morning Hokus Pokus Ch. May Morning Bewitching Witch May Morning Wizard May Morning Limb of Satan May Morning Little Imp Being shown and othersDied undergoing a Caesarian section for what was to he her last litter. Unfortunately, none of the puppies survived.-i- "I -I- sit sitWe also mourn the loss of Pomwin Busybody Rosie on October 27, 1974 Dam of some of our best breeding stock, she was almost 12.-it sit sjt si -It sk sjtWe now own 41 Pomeranians, exclusive of puppies. 12 are retired or nonproductive. 10 are proven broods, with 7 others future brood prospects. We have 7 working studs, 2 orange, 2 red sable and 3 black. 5 young males will be at stud soon 2 orange sable, 1 black, 1 white and 1 red.Allowing for rests, and probably a few misses, it is obvious why our production is not very great, and we often do not have what people want, when they inquire. We try to answer all, even if we have nothing.Please see next page for puppies available or litters expected.SOPHIE H. MAYES1574 Camp Linden Road West Chester, Pa. 19380 215-793-1912POMERANIAN REVIEW 75MAY MORNING POMERANIANSSTILL AVAILABLELight red male advertised in October, whelped January 28, 1974May Morning Benjamin X May Morning Alice Benjamin is a double 'Bing grandson Showstopper breeding.Alice is a Ch. Great Elms Timstopper Again daughter X Pomwin Busybody. i Tiny, cute and typey orange sable female whelped May 6,1974 Darling pet, can be shown but too small for breeding.May Morning Spicy Timstopper X May Morning Belle of the Ball Both very nice larger sisters have been sold.We have repeated this breeding litter due January 3, 1975 May Morning Moon Maiden Minnie, 4XA lb. orange whelped May 4, 1974May Morning Moomvalker X May Morning Legacy of Jonnie We repeated this breeding - See below. Large cream-white female, good black pigment, whelped July 1,1974May Morning Pinocehio X May Morning Cloud Nine She is as ugly as her dam who does, however, produce some of our prettiest white puppies l Cute, typey cream female whelped October 9,1974May Morning Pinoccliio X May Morning Clarissa WhiteShould produce white if bred to white.NEW LITTERS2 dark sable males, 1 dark sable female whelped October 29,1974May Morning Social Lion X May Morning Fun N Frolic1 red male, 1 red female, 1 sable female whelped November 20,1974May Morning Moonwalker X May Morning Legacy of JonnieLITTERS EXPECTED1 Black in December, 2 Red or Orange, and 1 White in January.SOPHIE H. MAYES 1574 Camp Linden Road West Chester, Pa. 19380 215-793-1912 m76 POMERANIAN REVIEWRINGSIDEby K. BIRK 1634 S.W. 9th Ave. Fort Lauderdale FLORIDA 33315Recently, at a Bulldog Specialty on Long Island, there was much excitement about, and admiration for, the judge. She was from Germany. She withheld first place ribbons in many of the classes, including a dog who had received a major win the day before.How fortunate the Dog World is to have her. This type of judging will contribute steadily for years to come. Her honest, forthright, down to earth, pull no punches judging is what the Dog Show Game needs. Breeders and exhibitors need constant jacking up so they dont get lazy and careless in their breeding programs.In hand is a letter from a breeder in another part of the country who says their area is swollen with poor rear ends. In watching the judging at several shows in her area, found it shocking that an unhappy percentage of the top winning Poms were unsound. The question of how and why the dogs won anything plagues her. If it is politics or ignorance, either answer is disturbing. She believes it is oversight. She bases this on the fact that several judges she knows are so obsessed with one part of the body or another they never get past their Pet Peeves.A few judges judge on faults. This isnt difficult. It takes no great knowledge to see poor feet or low set tails. Listen to the ringside . . . they take each entry apart and forget to put them back together.How do you evaluate a dog It depends. You can be negative, see the faultsOR be positive and see the virtues. A judge with an eye for a dog instinctively looks first at the whole dog, the balance, the over all picture for BREED TYPE. Two judges who look at the same dog can say, out at elbows, poor rear, bad tail set. OR Lovely head and neck, short back, gay disposition. Naturally, eventually the faults have to be weighed against the virtues to get an evaluation. Too often the judge who looks at the faults never sees the virtues. Most judges Ive discussed this with agree that the best dog in the ring is the dog with the most virtues, not the dog with the fewest faults.The main complaint I hear is the diversity of type often chosen to go to the top in the great number of all-breed and specialties held each year. Maybe this would explain why a good percentage of the public keeps asking what breed is it There probably is some justification for this complaint and anything that can be done to encourage uniformity in top animals would be commendable.Judges can only judge what is in the ring. I overheard one judge say, at the end of his day, I put up the best of the crap that was shown to me. When the win is the thing, no matter how or what, when you enter anything that is registered as a Pomeranian to make the points, you have done your part to degrade the breed . . . THE BREED SUFFERS . . . THE FANCY SUFFERS . . . THE JUDGES ARE BLAMED.POMERANIAN REVIEW 77ALONG MY WAYbyMOLLY MILLER P.O. Box 717 League City, Texas 7757ZAnother year has closed. It is time to gather ones thoughts and make plans for the future. It is also time to gather and prepare one's tax report. Many breeders are not certain what steps they should take when planning their income report. We are fortunate to have in our club Odette Nolan of Waukegan, Illinois. O- dette prepares income tax reports professionally and has taken the time and effort to research this matter for us. Thank you Odette we appreciate your assistance.When I called several different Internal Revenue Service agents I fully expected to get different answers to my questions from each one and I wasnt disappointed. At least, not at first. In the final analysis however, they all more or less agreed. Their first reactions were always Of course you must declare the sale of a puppy. You must declare all income. When I would question them further about expenses each one took my phone number and called me back or had a superior call me. No one came right out and said Please dont do this dont make waves. I didnt need ESP to arrive at the conclusion that they wished someone else had answered that particular phone call.The first question you must ask yourself is Is this really a business for me or a hobby If you are audited the burden of proof that it is NOT a hobby will lie squarely on your shoulders. The next requirement is a kennel license. You should have a business identification number, keep a business-like set of books, and have proof of your expenses.Since I am assuming you will show a loss for the first several years it would be wise to have numbered invoice slips and even to ue a separate checking account.IRS will study losses carefully in a program that includes the showing of dogs. Your job is to show them your INTENT of getting your business on a paying scale. You could justify showing dogs by showing proof you are getting a higher price for your puppies and higher stud fees. They wont be too impressed during an audit with your trophies and blue ribbons.Most of us would go to Schedule C and bring the profit or loss back to your Form 1040. If husband and wife file together this would take care of any salary going toward the other. If you are going into a partnership or corporation you should seek help from a tax lawyer. If you pay wages to your own children you should also seek further advice as there are many variables here regarding age, student status, etc.You are entitled to deductions for practically the same things you take on pour personal 1040 plus some extras, such as office space, heat utilities, insurance, licenses and telephone. Exhibitors that own a van or other recreational vehicle will find most of that expense is deductible. Be sure to depreciate all assets, including the dogs you buy and be VERY sure you back up with the depreciation schedules. You cannot depreciate a dog you have bred yourself as you have already deducted those costs in your current expenses. Thus you would depreciate a brood bitch you bought from about her second to her eighth year dividing the cost into six equal years.As in all dealings with IRS the most important thing is to keep a good set of books and if you show a loss be ready to back it up with your intention of showing a profit. Dont be afraid to attach an explanation to your return. This very often saves you from an audit.v78 POMERANIAN REVIEWMIDWEST REPORTby BEVERLEY C. BERMAN Rt. 3, Braeburn Rd. Barrington Hills Algonquin 111. 60102This past summer, I had. the opportunity and pleasure of seeing Poms exhibited at the Bay Colony Specialty Show where my husband was the judge. What a grand group of people and an equally lovely group ox Poms, we met out there. The eastern Poms as compared to some of the midwestern dogs, are smaller, finer in bone. Coats are lovely. It was a gratifying experience to hear ringside cheering and applause for the winners. At the Sandusky, Ohio Show, Mr. Berman put to Breed a very lovely black with marvelous coat texture and the tiny ears that are so rare over here but quite common in England. Majors are not too hard to come by in the Illinois, Wisconsin area, but there is not a very wide choice of judges doing the toy breeds. It is discouraging to see the same few judges rotating from show to show, year after year. New faces and opinions are needed.On the whole, legs seem to be getting a bit better and according to Mr. Berman, he has found few slipping patellas this summer. At least those dogs shown to him were for the most part, sound of leg. However, with pigment it is another story. I have had news that another Pom with pink eye rims and poor pigment has been finished. At a local show, I stood a few feet away and watched a top name handler whip out a thinning shears and shape up the coat of a special. I believe that the time has come to take a stand against all the violations of our breed Standard by revising it to put back faults for the best interests of the breed.Apparently, the Clubs statement to all judges licensed to do the breed had littleor no effect. This year has seen a mis- marked Champion made up, poorly pigmented ones finished and a host of other sins propelled to title by professional handlers. It is therefore, refreshing to see a lovely Pom shown to group wins by its teenaged owner. The Hodsons Ch. Masterpiece has chalked up another group 2 and a group first this summer. This little orange dog shows consistently well and it is a shame that he is not campaigned more extensively.In the wishing department wouldnt it be nice if it were possible to have a vet examine each dog at the shows wouldnt it be nice if exhibitors kept sick dogs at home. Kennel cough has been heard at many of the shows this summer, apparently a new type of cough that starts out with a wheezing in the nasal passages and soon progresses into a hard cough if not nipped at the outset. Poms who are already allergic to pollen, are sorely affected if they get dose of this cough in addition. Early detection and isolation is imperative as the virus is air borne. Three or four days on antibiotics as prescribed by the vet, usually works quickly. A slight temperature often accompanies this cough but often as not the dogs seem fine otherwise except for the periodic coughing and perhaps some tearing.Another hazard of summer is the redwood chips used for decorative mulch in the garden, especially around evergreens. I had a dog get a morsel of this material caught in her teeth and only by luck in chewing on hard bone did it get dislodged. That saved a trip to the vet. Ingesting dead earth worms can cause some dogs a bad case of vomiting. Also beware of the little berries on the Honeysuckle bushes.In my last column, I reported that I was in process of changing brands of kibble. Now that we are all switched over, the soft stools have ceased. Apparently, the new double baked formula did the trick. At least, I have not found any whole kernel corn in this brand as I had in the other. Dog food seems to bejsEV ,POMERANIAN REVIEW 79under fire in our area and a friend down the road who also raises toys, found the same incidence of unground corn in her very expensive, obtained only from a vet, meal. In England, some breeders make their own food by toasting crumbled brown bread all day in a slow oven and then mixing in a variety of cooked meat, chicken, eggs and vitamins. Col. and Mrs. Leslie Harris, our hosts in England, feed a group of some thirty dogs in this manner and I wonder if that wonderful British coat can be due in part to some ingredient in that bread. This loaf is similar to our all wheat but of a finer texture and without all the bits and pieces that ours has. England, being such a doggy country, has much more available in cooked and prepared meats for dogs that may be delivered to the home.The Harrises have a very clever arrangement in their puppy and whelping room, just off their bedroom. This puppy room is very large and roomy and has imbedded in the walls a series of screw eyes. Portable mesh sides framed in wood can be attached by hooks making an infinite arrangement of cubicles. As the pups grow, sides are shifted to make more room till the pups are ready to take their place with the group. The British believe, as I do, that too closely confined pups may be afflicted with cow hocks and poor legs from too much jumping on the hind legs while bones are yet soft.I have recently received a copy of the K.C.C. Gazette from Australia. I am a member of the Australian Pap Club. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Poms are quite popular there. There were several pictures of quite nice ones. In fact a group 1 at the Prankston and Peninsula K.C. show held on Jan. 20th was won by Glamray Wee Nicky owned by Mrs. I. Doherty and Best Puppy was also a Pom, Muronva Little Gem, owned by M. Taylor. Both with very heavy long coats. It might be nice to establish a dialog with the Pom clubs of other countries. In my correspondence with aPap breeder, it came to light that she has a friend who breeds Poms and they are all good whelpers However, this same lady also breeds Paps that have whelping problems This is just the reverse to what I have encountered in these two breeds. There seems to be a high incidence of uterine infection in Australia and many pups go down due to this malady.I have received word that the Iowa Pom Club is working diligently towards a sanctioned match. We have been travelling a bit far afield this summer in upper Wisconsin, Ohio, and out east and it was most interesting to see how the Poms vary from one place to another. I honestly feel that if the breed shall continue to advance to that state of perfection good breeders strive for, faults must be put back, into the Standard. When a breed has no disqualifications save for lack of testicles, there is too wide an interpretation of the Standard available. The Standard needs to be tightened. To exhibitors, I say, why bother to make up a dog that is no credit to the breed There will always be judges found who thru ignorance or indifference to all but the wrong end of the string will put up poor dogs, but who are you fooling by making up inferior specimens Perhaps we need a Poopoogate investigation or at least some soul searching. When, while standing ringside, you hear a professional tell a judge that his wife gave this dog a win, as the judge goes over the dog on the table, and that dog goes up, showing has sunk to a new level. I did not make a commotion, but did report this man to the show committee and will never spend an entry fee to exhibit to this fellow. These entry fees are too high to let flagrant injustices go by. Report to show committees complaints that are legitimate. I would not want to cause a rash of dissent at a show but when there is a just cause for complaint, let the showgiving group know lest they hire this person again. Honesty is still the best policy.80 POMERANIAN REVIEWa8BPACIFIC NORTHWEST NEWS VIEWSby Margaret Klingbeil 4315 Monroe Ave., N.H. Salem, Oregon 97301It is beautiful sbirt sleeve weather here today, with Thanksgiving a little more than two weeks away, making it hard to realize that our last show for 1974 in the Pacific Northwest will be over on Nov. 17th. The end of the years show season goes out with a bang, however, with entries of 17 Pomeranians and majors in both sexes. The majors have been hard to come by this year with the exception of a few shows, so it is nice when there is a good turnout of Poms.The exception to the PNW shows that lack majors seems to be the shows in Alaska. Our friend, and faithful purveyor of news, Jon Renee of Anchorage writes that the Alaska Kennel Club show in October had a total entry of 22 Poms, 12 dogs, 8 bitches and 2 Specials. Judge Edith Nash Hellerman chose Riggins Krisweet Royal for Winners Dog for a 5 point major. Royal was owned and shown by Wilma Taylor. Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best Opposite for another 5 points went to Taylors Little Cissy Britches, also owned and handled by Wilma Taylor.Best of Breed was awarded to Ch. Tinklers Happy, owned by Jon and Jan Renee and handled by Jan. Jon writes that this win by Cissy finished her to her title and also makes her the first home bred champion Pomeranian for Alaska. Congratulations to Bill and Wilma Taylor. Jon also writes, and I quote1973 and 1974 has seen an increase in our Pomeranians, and the quality of our Alaskan Poms is getting better each show. If each breeder works toward bettering the breed, then in time, maybe one of us can have that Best in Show Pomeranian. We also have one Pom in obedience Sarina Suzy Que. She scored1.8214 in her first show to qualify for a first leg on her C.D. She is a 3JA lb. red, co-owned by Jon Renee and Susan Frem- ming and handled by Susan at the Dog Obedience Training Club of Anchorage.At my own show here in Salem in October the Willamette Valley Kennel Club with breeder-judge Marcella Bingham doing the honors, Helen Kraf- ciks Soda Prince of Roban went up for a 3 point major. Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best Opposite, also for 3 points went to LaRitas Treasure of Sun- gold, owned by Rita LaVarne and Anna LaFortune. Riggins Rebels So Big, whose championship had come just before the entries closed, was Best of Breed.The Columbia Pomeranian Specialty in Portland on Oct. 27th, with Herman Cox judging, had 28 Poms, with 31 entries. With two entries in Bred by Exhibitor Dogs and five out of the six entries showing in the Open Class, Dolores Riggins Riggins Krismay Preshus picked up a 4 point major and Best of Winners. Reserve 'Winners Dog was Cedar Glenns Troll of Ryals, owned by Alicia Kvamme. With 8 bitches competing for a 3 point major, Andrews Impromptu Debutante was chosen as Winners Bitch. Debutante is owned by Clyde and Phyllis Andrews. Reserve Winners Bitch was LaRitas Treasure of Sungold.Best Puppy at the Specialty was So His Gala Jamboree, a 9 to 12 month bitch owned and shown by Erin Hundley.In the Best of Breed competition four dogs and two bitches competed for the honors. It was a walkaway for Jean Schrolls Can. Am. Ch. Holders A Lil Red Flash, who was brought out of retirement to compete for the coveted Challenge Trophy which had been donated by Shirley Hoffman in memory of her late husband, William. Texas, somewhat slower than his usual showy self, but in the best coat of his show career, retired the trophy and went on, later, to take Group 1, drawing a big hand from the audience and running thePOMERANIAN REVIEW 81BIS dog some stiff competition in the BIS judging.Eight Champion Pomeranians did their thing in the Parade of Champions, proudly topping off a very good Specialty. Its nice to be able to see some of the older champions out there strutting their stuff. They never forget.From Lakeside, on the southern Oregon coast, Bea and Wayne George write that they spent five busy days at the Coos County Fair with ten of their Poms doing a promotion job that went over big with the general public. It was the first time dogs'had been exhibited in a commercial booth at their Fair, and with at least 50 of the people asking if they were Peke-a-poos, Chihuahuas or Pekinese, it was good that the Georges were there to advertise and educate. They had orange, sable, black, white and Chocolates so were able to show a full range of colors to interested people.Mr. George also writes that commercial booths are for dry or hard goods and can be locked up at night. Their dogs had to be exercised after 10 to 12 hours in a pen, and had to be fed and watered, packed in at 900 A.M. and packed out again at 1100 P.M. through a milling crowd. Mr. George was up at 600 A.M. and went to bed, sometimes, at 200 A.M. but he says the advertising for Poms and for his kennel was good. Another pleasant reward came when they were awarded 2nd place in commercial displays. This sounds like an excellent way for clubs and kennels to educate the public.While attending the Puget Sound Pomeranian Club Sanction Match in August I found a new way to collect urine specimens for the veterinarian. The veterinarians, being scientifically and antisepti- cally minded, will follow the dog around- with a vial, and if it is a little dog like a Pom, they have a very difficult task to be in the right place at the right time with a small vial. Phyllis Andrews of Woodin- ville, Washington tells me it is much simpler to follow them around with a long-handled ladle, and that itworks every time for her. I wonder what the non-doggy neighbors think of us sometimesOne other bit of wisdom to close this report for this time. My new daughter- in-law has a three lb. Pom male I gave her when she joined our family. They live at the summit of 5000 ft. high Willamette Pass where my son is a highway maintenance foreman, and come down to the valley to visit us every two weeks or so. Jan mentioned several times about Macho becoming nervous and restless on their way home each time, at about the halfway mark in elevation between the valley and the summit. Entirely by accident on the way home last week she found that if she rubbed his ears he settled down. We have come to the conclusion that the change in air pressure was the cause of his problem, and she reports that he has had no more problems since she started rubbing his ears before they got to the 2500 ft. level in elevation.This might not ever be a problem in most of the areas east of the Rockies, but several of our western states have passes and elevations from 4000 to 8000 or better. Possibly Poms are more sensitive to these changes in elevation, and since we cant tell them to yawn or to chew gum to ease the pressure on their ear drums, some gentle rubbing of their ears might help them. At least they will know you still love them.AT YOUR OWN RISKIn spite of detailed explanations and announcements on the reproduction of photographs, we are still being sent color prints in more than 75 of our advertising. We realize that almost all show pictures are now in color, and they certainly look very attractive that way BUT very often we get poor reproduction from them. In other cases, reproduction is satisfactory. We want all advertisers to know that making cuts from color prints is a gamble. When taking your own photos, by all means make them black and white.82 POMERANIAN REVIEWCANADIAN CAPERSBy DOROTHY JONES Box 57, Salmon River Drive Dartmouth, R.D. No. 1, N.S., CanadaHello from Canada As I write, we are suffering from ninety degree heat. Editors Note this column was written in August, missed the deadline for the October issue. When you read this cool fall breezes will be blowing. This is one of those days on which Id love to race forward in time.We have just returned from a visit to the U.S.A. Not too long ago, we found that gasoline and steaks were cheaper there. Now, to our sorrow, the costs have caught up. The only happy thought that I cand find in this is the knowledge that my American friends will no longer find these and other items expensive when travelling in Canada. Theyll cost about the same as at home. Meanwhile, our costs on dog food far exceed yours. Count your blessingsIllness in my family has prevented any dog shows this season. How I miss them.A letter in Yips Yaps caught my attention. Im afraid I must disagree with the idea expressed in it. The writer felt that the size of newborn Pomeranians compared closely to that of both Toy and Miniature Poodles as well as other breeds of medium size.For the past twelve years, we have raised Poms, Miniature and Toy Poodles. My Poms are averaging four pounds two dams are three and a half. The Toy Poodles at maturity average six and a half pounds, while the Miniatures are in the 14 to 20 lb. range. To us, there is just no thought that the puppies are of an approximate size. The Miniatures are much larger than the Poms. The Toys while not quite as big, certainly are larger than Poms, smaller than Miniatures. At times, we breed the Toy and Miniature together. Even in this combination, we can usually identify the sizes at birth. I well realize that statistics cannot be established with a couple of hundred dogs, so I can only tell of our experience.Perhaps the biggest news item here in Canada is the proposed new Standard. Id really like to enclose it with my news for Canadian Capers. Unfortunately, my copy included a request it not be published in the Pom Review. While I fully realize this is a Canadian matter, in the hands of Canadian breeders and our Canadian Kennel Club, it would certainly have interested you. Ive been trying to verify the request with the new President of the Club, but summer vacations and the difficulty in securing her address has prevented this. The proposed Standard contains many good things. It also contains sections which I strongly oppose. Perhaps I CAN tell you how changes in breed standards come about.A Parent Club, after due deliberations, submits all proposed changes to the Breed Standards Committee of the Canadian Kennel Club and the new Standard is published in Dogs in Canada a magazine which every breeder-member receives. Note the Canadian Kennel Club, unlike our AKC, accepts membership from individuals in good standing. Comments, letter, etc. are requested. The Committee then decides which changes, if any, are to be brought before the Board of Directors of the Canadian Kennel Club. These Directors come from all across the country and are in close touch with the kennel clubs and breeders they represent. These changes come slowly, with deliberation. We are most fortunate presently to have Evelyn Kenny, one of our most respected Pom breeders, as head of the Standards Committee. It is my strong personal conviction that we will eventually emerge with a new Standard, more clearly worded, without too many changes.Our old friend, Bob Laskey, has been in hospital recently with a heart attack. After a few days of intensive care, he bounced back to health like a school boy. We called his heme not too long ago and grew alarmed when there was no answer. Imagine our surprise and delight to learn he was off to a dog showPOMERANIAN REVIEW 83Our July issue of Dogs in Canada had no Poms in obedience.Canadian National Sportsmens Dog Show Toronto, March 21, Judge Mrs.J. Fletcher. BOB Ch. Graylyns Tine- mite Red Robin, P. Canfield.March 22, Judge J. Lundberg. BOB Group Third Ch. Brecons Pride N Joy, S. Nelles.March 23, Judge P. Iaventhall. BOB Spit Fyre Lil Red, Mrs. N. Kerr.March 24, Judge T. E. Gunderson. BOB Group Third Ch. Brecons Pride N Joy.Fort Gary Kennel Club, March 24, Judge M. Baker. BOB Ch. Sunnyvales Netami of Jayenn, J. GrantShoreline Kennel Club, Sidney, B.C. March 29, Judge Mrs. W. Wartnow. BOB Group Second Jay Jays Robin of Charmer, D. J. Schroll M. Neusch- wander.March 30, Judge G. Stephens. BOB Group Fourth Jay Jays Robin of Charmer.March 31, Judge M. Downing. BOB Jay Jays Robin of Charmer.Pine Ridge Kennel Club, Port Hope, March 30, Judge W. Semple. BOB Group Third Can. Am. Ch. Gray- lynns Tinemite Red Robin, P. Canfield.March 31, Judge R. Montague. BOB Group First Can. Am. Ch. Gray lynns Tinemite Red Robin.St. Catherines and District Kennel Obedience Club, Niagara Falls..1. April 6, Judge J. Faigle. BOB Gray- lynns Tinemite Angel, A. Juhl.2. Judge R. Waters. BOB Group First Can. Am. Ch. Graylynns Tinemite Red Robin, P. Canfield.ANGULATIONSet your Pom up on the table. Viewed from the side, do his hocks stand away from his body, slightly behind the tail, or are they tucked under Have someone gait your dog on a loose lead. If angulation is correct, pads of the hind feet are visible going away. If they are not visible, he is walking flat-footed because of straight stifles and lack of angulation.INSTRUCTIONS Continuedbrief, like a condensed version of the Club Newsletter. Make it interesting as it tells all our readers about your club activities.Our Area Columnists, recognized by their photos at the top of the column, are asked to make their columns a little more general in content. After all, some of them cover a wide territory. They are urged to LIMIT SHOW REPORTS to Major Wins, BOB with competition, Group Placements or, of course, Best in Show. An important note in passing is that if you want your Big Win reported, YOU must send it to your Columnist IN WRITING. Please give COMPLETE reports. To have value, we must know the Name and Date of Show, Name of Judge, Number of Points won and not only YOUR win, but the name of the other Point Winner, Best of Breed, etc. The EXCEPTION to sending in only Major Wins is the report of the win that actually finishes your Pom, even if its only a 1 point show. Since most of our readers do not get Dogs in Canada, we also make an exception for Show Reports in Canadian Capers, and we are happy to hear complete show reports from north of the border.Show wins are important, whether single or major points wins, but the Review is enormously expensive to print and we feel that we must put some kind of limit on the number of pages accepted for publication. Most of our readers actively breeding and exhibiting subscribe to Pure Bred Dogs, the AKC Gazette, and ALL show wins are officially reported there. Meanwhile, our Area Columnists have many and varied subjects to discuss. They would be happy to receive reports of your Major Wins AND suggestions for column subject matter. It is difficult to write an interesting column four times a year, year after year, without help, comment and suggestions from your readers.84 POMERANIAN REVIEWYIPS AND YAPSOLGA DARRELL BAKER Seabrook, TexasJust received the new Review and devoured every page, as always. It was excellent and so filled with marvelous words of wisdom for both novices and the oldies you are truly to be commended.Area news is always so go^d to read plus I. personally, enjoy Leslie Parkers articles. She writes authoritatively and interestingly.Please express in Yips Yaps our appreciation for the lovely words of sympathy for the loss of our Duke. I feel again the sincerity and genuine concern and caring that Pom people so often reflect. From these mutual Pom lovers all of us have the special optimum advantage of kinship, sharing loss and joy. and all the good things of having dogs.None could have done a nicer tribute to Duke than Sue Goddard. Please thank her publicly for us.CAROLINE ALTWATER Jacksonville, FloridaI just sent in my dues for next year along with the new Code of Ethics signed. I pretty much agree with everything in the new ethics code, but 9, I will price my puppies within the breed range. What does this mean I believe Pom prices vary according to what part of the country you reside in. Who is to set the price Im all for getting a fair price for puppies. As hard as they are to come by, they should sell for 200 up on pets. The Pet Shop chains around here get 200 for strictly pet types. If the public looking for a pet only knew the difference in quality of pets from the ethical breeders and from the pet shopsEditors Note Several Club Members have written in to ask just what this sentence 9 above really means. Some Parent Club codes of ethics set an actual minimum price, such as 75.00, for selling pets. But our Board is aware that Pom prices BO vary a great deal from one section of the country to another, so what this wording means is that breeders should not underprice their pet quality Poms to downgrade the breed, and of course should not overprice any Poms by exaggerating their quality or show potential. While Mrs. Altwater in Florida my find that 200 is an average price or even a minimum price for pet puppies, another breeder in a different section of the country will say that his pets remain unsold, if he asks more than 125. So both selling prices are within the breed range, but someone who dumps puppies for 50 apiece to get rid of them is underselling the market and not living up to our Code.There are several sides to this question. While we believe all breeders agree that a fair price should be set for pet puppies, according to the area average, the pet market does fluctuate drastically from season to season and unfortunately, our broods do not always accommodate by coming in heat at the right time. Ethical breeders are trying to improve the breed and are breeding for quality rather than just churning out quantities of mediocrepets, but......................... trying is not always thecame as achieving, and we must recognize that in breeding even superior quality Poms, pet puppies are going to outnumber show prospects in most litters. These pet puppies deserve a good home and a loving owner, and it is up to the breeder who caused them to be born, to see that they get it. Some truly conscientious breeders may believe that it is better to sell a pet quality puppy to the right home for 50 than to keep it in the kennel unsold until it matures to an unsaleable age and then put it to sleep. Circumstances DO alter cases. This sort of price reduction, done thoughtfully and only in specific cases, is not the same as wholesale dumping of puppies.The other side of the coin is the kennel blind breeder who cannot see any faults in his or her own puppies, and manages to sell pet quality stock as show quality for vastly inflated prices, often on the strength of a pedigree containing several famous champions. There is always a strong market for top show and breeding stock, and such Poms can be sold for very high prices and they are worth it. But the breeder who dupes a poor trusting novice by charging such prices for strictly pet Poms is not thinking of the breed but only of his or her own pocketbook.FROM A BREEDERNAME WITHHELDIt is becoming a matter of concern to a number of people, especially those of us with registered kennel names, when we see so many of the kennels who advertise in Pomeranian Review using names they have no ethical right to use in naming their own dogs. The fact that a dog that is named with a well-known kennel name is mentioned once in someones pedigree, and usually back several generations, does not give the person naming the dog the right to use that name although it might be perfectly legal to do so.It is deplorable in many ways, but the one most harmful to those of us who have made the names and are proud of them, is that these people are riding along on our coattails. They take credit for something they have not done, and often reap monetary benefits from their deception. One well known and respectedPOMERANIAN REVIEW 85YIPS AND YAPSkennel in England might well have moved to the western part of our U.S.A. if you take note of all the dogs in that area that are cropping up with that kennel name. Another kennel in the same general area is using a famous American kennel name on one of their dogs when, in fact, the dog is not out of that kennel, and has only one dog of that kennel hack several generations to give them any excuse to use that name.I realize that many well-meaning people are not aware they are being unethical when they use another persons kenr.el name. I hope the people I am referring to in this letter are in that category, and not deliberately stealing the good names and reputations of people who have spent many years, many heartaches and considerable money in building up the kennel names of which they are so proud.How nice it would be if the American Kennel Club, the Canadian Kennel Club and The Kennel Club of England would work out a mutual agreement to honor the kennel names of their respective countries.EDNA E. GIRARDOT Floral City, FloridaThanks so much for the reminder of getting material in for the next issue. I have been busting my britches getting things together, since getting your letter this morning. I am so proud of my record so far this year of finishing 6 champions. Far cry from what I have been known to do in the past of as high as 14 in one year. I am surely slowing down and for going to be 72 this coming April, I guess I must expect some changes. I hope to keep right in there pitching just as long as I am able to do so. I am proud of my age and not ashamed to tell anyone. Just hope such facts might stimulate the discouraged to get in there and try harder. It can be done and all it takes is determination. Make goals a challenge to keep going.God willing. I will be in New York in February. If I make it, can say I have not missed the Garden and Showing there, since the year 29. Not Poms, but Sporting dogs and Hounds. Shown Poms since 1960.OBEDIENCE Continuednothing more entertaining than a group of Poms on the March. Write to her if interested at 200 South Edgewood Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050.DE LOUGH ARY ContinuedAt our house, we have three basic rules that young children must abide by to be allowed puppy handling privileges.First The child must sit on the floor and let the dog come to him. A puppy will usually come to a child as readily as it will come to an adult, providing it has not had any unpleasant experiences in doing so. When the puppy comes to the child and likely climbs on his lap, he is then allowed to pet, hold, and play with the puppy according to instructions, while he remains sitting on the floor.Second The child must not pick up the puppy and carry it around, or hold it while sitting on a chair. While carrying it, the child could stumble or drop it, or the puppy could squirm loose from the childs hands and fall. A puppy can be very quick to jump and in jumping off the lap of someone sitting on a chair, it could land on its head and be killed, or it could easily break a leg. A great many toy dogs have had legs broken from such jumps. I even get a little uneasy about an untrained puppy being held on the lap of an inexperienced a- dult. A pet buyer that is going to be a first time owner of a dog of a toy breed should be forewarned of a puppys inclination to jump off a lap or chair. A puppy can and should be taught jumping before trusting his jumping behavior to luck. By starting him jumping off something as low as a shoe box and increasing the height a little at a time as he learns how to land on his feet correctly, he will eventually learn to be more cautious about jumping. Going down stairs is also hazardous for an inexperienced puppy. Adult toy dogs should also be given the same consideration if they have not had previous jumping experience. To relate just one instance, one of our dogs 2 years of age went to a pet buyer. The buyer was warned and instructed that this dog had never been given the occasion to learn how to jump and was not to be trusted86 POMERANIAN REVIEWto stay on a chair or sofa by itself until it had acquired some preliminary jumping experience. The advice was not heeded and after having the dog for about a week the dog jumped off the couch and broke a leg. Somehow the splint had cut circulation of blood, so that by the time the splint was removed the toes had rotted off, and infection set in. The dog lived, and learned how to get around on three legs and the sorry owner had learned a lesson the hard way.Third The child must not pursue or chase the puppy. This can be very frightening to a puppy and it is actually training the puppy to run away to avoid being caught. In reality, this is training a puppy to do the opposite of the command come. Once a dog has learned that he can out run a human in a chase, he can become independent enough to do so whenever he chooses. Like running across the street in front of a car when he was commanded to stay.Another no-no that should be included in this third rule is, The child must not nag the dog with orders and commands. Most children and even many adults will call the dogs name with a command to come or whatever, repeating it many times in succession without really meaning it, and with very little certainty of getting a positive response. A good place to witness proof of this statement is while sitting in the waiting room of a busy veterinary office. I will be surprising to observe how many dogs are masters of their owners. It isnt fair to blame the dog for such behavior when he has learned from his teachers that commands are generally meaningless and that disobedience to commands is allowable and tolerable, and only after the twentieth repeat will his owner mean what he says and only then will the command be enforced. To eliminate this kind of confusion for a dog, a thought to consider would be to give the twentieth repeat of a command first and skip the other nineteen All that is needed to prove this point is to watch the judgingof obedience classes at a dog show. Remember, MUCH OP THE CHANCES FOR SUCCESS IN TEACHING A DOG LIES IN THE TRAINERS ABILITY TO AVOID CONFUSING HIM.So whether it be from children or adults, the right kind of treatment and handling is of prime importance. WE MIGHT CALL THIS HIS PRE-LEAD TRAINING. Much of the ease in which a puppy can adapt himself to the lead can be attributed to this.If in your puppys past experiences and associations with people he has learned to have trust and confidence in gentle affectionate and rewarding hands then you will have already won the first round in making him a delightful willing showman. Such little extra considerations that may be required for some dogs, are not the time-consuming efforts that busy daily schedules disallow as too unimportant to bother with but, in reality they are the time-saving short cuts to easier serious training.To be Continued.CDEADLINE FOR APRIL IS FEBRUARY 20POMERANIAN REVIEW 87INDEX TO ADVERTISERSPageDick Sally Baugniet ................................................................................................... 11Ruth L. Beam.................................................................................................................. 45Wilma Birkman ...................................................................................................................... 63The Breums .................................................................................................................... 42Mrs. Wilma Jean Brown................................................................................................. 7Francis J. Mary F. Casey .................................................................................... COVER, 12Mrs. Norma Creider ............................................................................................................... 35Ms. Gloria Dias ........................................................................................................................ 7Ruth Dotson ............................................................................................................................ 67Thelma M. Dunn .................................................................................................................... 63Gwyneth L. George Gwendolyn. S. Lackey ...................................................................... 18Edna E. Girardot ..................................................................................................................... 13Tim Sue Goddard................................................................................................................ 54Violet L. Goforth .................................................................................................................... 69J. L. M. M. Gorman ........................................................................................................... 49K. G. Griffith ........................................................................................................................... 5Emma Heyde .......................................................................................................................... 28Mrs. Henry W. Hochstedler ................................................................................................... 43Gwen Bonnie Hodson......................................................................................................... 51Norma J. Lloyd E. Jenkins ........................................................................................ 17, 19Margarethe Kemner ............................................................................................................... 12Lurline Kimokeo .................................................................................................................... 67Mrs. Helen M. Krafcik ........................................................................................................... 61Cathy Lasota ............................................................................................................................. 9Rita La Verne ......................................................................................................................... 20Loretta Lazzara ....................................................................................................................... 29Marian Lazzara ....................................................................................................................... 29Manhattan Kennel Club ......................................................................................................... 39Elma Manies ........................................................................................................................... 88Mrs. Betty Marden ................................................................................................................. 22Sophie H. Mayes .................................................................................................... 28, 74 75Dan JoEllen Mercer .................................................................................................. 58 59Pat John Miller.................................................................................................................... 28Connie Mitchell Mrs. S. H. Petty....................................................................................... 27Mrs. Joyce Ohrtman................................................................................................................ 39Marye E. Picone ..................................................................................................................... 24Skip Piazza .............................................................................................................................. 33Merle Rook .............................................................................................................................. 31Mrs. Vera Russell .................................................................................................................... 37Tony Betty Short ................................................................................................................. 55Mrs. Marie V. Smith...................................................................................................... 10 31Wilma F. Taylor ..................................................................................................................... 69Dr. Mrs. Myron E. Thomas................................................................................................ 26Betty J. Varney ....................................................................................................................... 57Mildred Wood ........................................................................................................................ 3588 POMERANIAN REVIEWMANIES POMERANIANSShown winning BOS at Reno, Nev., under Judge Stewart Makley, 9-29-74.Won BOS at Oakland Coloseum under Judge Mrs. Chas. F. White 10-6-74.Won BOS at Eureka, Ca., under Judge Keith Browno 5 3-74.Shown each time by Linda Allard for these wins, she needs majors.Manies Mini CheyenneWe are taking this opportunity to tell you about our wins.Tinklers Lil Play BoyPlay Boy, handled by Betty Evans shown going BOW BOS at Electric CityK.C. Great Falls, Mont, under Judge Gus Wolfe 6-22-74.Won BOW BOS at Five Valley K.C. Missoula, Mont, under Judge Dorothy Nickles 6-23-74 3 pt. major.Won BOB and Gr. 2 at Eureka K.C. in Ca. under Judge Keith Browne 5-3-74. Won BOW at Mensona K. C. Santa Rosa, Ca. under Judge Marcella Bingham 5-4-74.Elma Manies Redding, Ca. 960011375 Old Alturas Road 916-241-8756