yy3IVARIETYGROUP FIRSTMETAIRIE KENNEL CLUBHOTO BYkKENNEL CLUBCH. BEV-Njk in suu 1 hLAHuRAMBOOn The Cover CH. BEV-NOR N SOUTHLAND RAMBO. . ...0r'saf.9-S\\ 4 V ftClftRAMBOis pictured on the front cover going Group I over multiple BIS specials competition. Rambo - the little guy everyones talking about. 1 Group I 1 Group II 5 Bests of Breed A Champion at 8V2 months of age Thanks to the following judges for their very positive comments on RAMBOMrs. George Wanner Miss Dorothy Nickles Mrs. Betty Moore Mrs. Ruth Wurmser Mrs. Lorraine Heichel Masley Mrs. Lena Wiseman Mr. Robert MooreWatch for RAMBO with Charlotte CreedRAMBOS SIRE Ch. Bev-Nors Toastmaster RAMBOS DAM Bev-Nors DesarieBreederHandler Charlotte CreedRAMBOSPROUD OWNERSSharon HansonRt. 2, Box 263 Renick, WV 24966 Ph. 304-497-2446Pending AKC ConfirmationJane FleshmanRt.2, Box 375-C Lewisburg, WV 24901 Ph. 304-497-31903Yap Yap Timson OPom Acres11.11Kg m IrmWINNERS DOGS-OKLAHOMA CITY KENNEL CLUB 1986PHOTO BY PETRULIS JkReceiving a 5 point major under judge William Bergum. Our thanks for this major move in Timsons show career.We also want to thank judges Karen Peterson, Mrs. Sue A. Kauffman, and Mr. Harold Bishop for our 3 Bests of Breed - and thanks to all the judges who have seen the quality of this fine little male.A special thank you to Lois Martin for showing Timson for us.Pom Acres KennelR.R. 4Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613mRobert Juanita Fiddick Telephone 319-989-2199The Pom Reader June 198647ieom Q\leacer^ane'Volume 2, Number 4O' wmArtwork by Nancy Ross_XXf,mmmk\ a-if- A,u^o^.'VJ'X XThe Pom Reader is published by Doll- McGinnis Enterprises, Incorporated, 8840 thru 8848 Beverly Hills, Lakeland, Florida, 33809, out of admiration for the purebred Pomeranian. EDITOR JOE MCGINNIS. BUSINESS MANAGER DUANE DOLL. Postage paid at Lakeland, FL. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the express written permission of the editor. The opinions expressed in this publication either editorially or in advertising copy are those of the authors and do not necessarily constitute endorsement by the publishers. The editor reserves the right to reasonably edit all copy submitted. All articles submitted become the property of the publishers. Subscription price for Third-Class Service in the continental United States 24.00. Foreign and First Class prices upon request. Issues of the Pom Reader are sent as a courtesy to all AKC licensed Pomeranian, Toy Group, and All-Breed judges. Direct all inquiries toJoe McGinnis, Editor The Pom Reader 8848 Beverly Hills Lakeland, FL 33805 PH.813 858-3839. This issue of the Pom Reader is made possible in part by the followingTABLE OF CONTENTS advertisers8. GENERALLY SPEAKING by Susan WadeThe ultimate use of the canine companion - Therapy Dogs, International.10. CRUFTS 1986Georgina Lane brings us an account of her trip to Crufts.12. CAJUN CHATTER by Kathy MasillaKathy discusses Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis and brings proof that troublemakers in the sport are nothing new.14. VIEW POINT by Victoria PowellTwo more views on the importance of communication between exhibitors and spectators.15. MIDWEST NEWSJean Stafford brings the results from the Pomeranian Club of Michigan Specialty.16. SPECIALS ADDITIONThe Top Twenty Poms as of the May AKC Gazette.17. UPDATEThe Top Ten Exhibitors as of the May AKC Gazette.18. ASK SHU-SHUCalories and Catty Companions plague our Canine Columnist.Front Cover CHARLOTTE CREED Southland Poms Back Cover CLAUDIA PFEFFER Precious PetitesBAKER, O. D.......................................... 11BAUGNIET, S.............................................. 9BARTHOLOMEW, N. F.......................... 15CARSON, M. B.....................1................ 11COOK, S.................................................... 15CREED, C................................................. 1,2DOLL, D..................................................... 19FIDDICK, J................................................... 3FRE1A, J.................................................... 12GAD, N....................................................... 11GODDARD, T. S.........................................GRIFFIN, G.................................................. 5GRIFFITH, K.............................................. 13HARTZ, K................................................... 11HEARTZ, J. C......................................... 15HIEMENZ, S............................................... 15HOVEY, J................................................... 11JOHNSON, S.............................................. 14LUGINSLAND, J.......................................... 8MASNICK, J. S...................................... 11MCGINNIS, J.............................................. 19MCKAMEY, N............................................... 5MILLER, E.................................................. 11NORRIS, B................................................. 11PFEFFER, C............................................... 20PIAZZA, S.................................................. 12PRESSER, M. M..................................... 15REILLY, R. J............................................. 5ROSENBAUM, M.................................... 9,15SANDIFER, D............................................. 13STAFFORD, J............................................ 13YOUNG, J. B.......................................... 15The Pom Reader June 19865CHESAIPOMERANIANSMostly BonnerAristic LinesCHESAI POMSROBERT JOAN REILLY 26093 HIGHWAY 281 NORTH SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78260 Ph. 512-438-2667MCKAMEYS SUNDAWN KENNELSk,-s.CH.CH. MCKAMEYS IDEAL STYLESTEPPER AT STUDCH. MILLAMOR MOONROCK CH. DAJA JUSTA ROCKSAMPLEHOOD'S SWEET COOKIE PTD.CH. KEN GAY CAVALIER JOE MCKAMEY'S CAVALIER'S PEPPER MCKAMEY'S LITTLE DUTCHESS MCKAMEY'S IDEAL CONQUEST CH. MCKAMEY'S IDEAL STYLESTEPPER KRYSTALS CHERRY KIJAFA CH. MCKAMEY'S ENCHANTING PEPPER CH. MCKAMEY'S ENCHANTING BEN JO MCKAMEY'S BLOSSOM JOCH. MCKAMEY'S IDEAL PERFECTIONCH. MCKAMEY'S JUST A HONEYPuppies for breeding, show ring, or loveable pets, allpopular lineage. Bloodlines include Cavaliers,Sungolds, Millamor, Bonner, Crieder, Hood, Cherokee, Emcees, Great Elms, Aristic, Model, Brown,Disicland, English Hadleighs, Preservenes, Akela. MRS. NORRIS MCKAMEY R.R. 1, BOX 185 Bettendorf, Iowa 52722Phone 319 332-5809 STARLITE POMERANIANS 9125 De Jong Road Amity, Oregon 97101e.1- WHISPER Another Starlite Bred Bitch Owner Sun Fox Kennels Dam Ch. Starlite Lucky ShanticyWe .sene oar tans to a oeryy sfecial reeder. fou erne cone so muetfor us, dorotuy are enfeuyed our tisit, your ffiiend- suf as eea yyreat, un'touteour ef are coudnt aoe our dream fuffies. We uh ef eef te fBoaaer dooedines UH'aniruy.Onr- special tAanAw to Sorotuy BonnerWeaso send our Zest to faan Sc So died our oisit uroudnt afee Seen te same uutoui^ tyour^ friendsif, and ef in ettiney us tae BONNER CHESAI PENTOY LEGACY and ntae fuff CHESAI FIRE DRAGON, a mads on of . .fferrors out 9 due.STAanAwfThe Pom Reader June 19866SHOWSIGHTA lot of realtors are mad at me this month, and I cant blame them. You see, every May or June I decide that nothing around here is the way I want it, and so I want to move or at least make Major Structural Changes. Since I made several Major Changes last year, and Im still not satisfied, I went shopping for houses. Well, the realtors go crazy because they cant come up with anything suitable. If its nice enough, you cant have twenty dogs. If you can have dogs, its not big enough. If its big enough, its ugly. And so, probably, again this year I will come home disgusted and draw up another house plan. I do this routinely every Sunday morning when I am not at a show - when Duane sees me pull out sheets of paper and pencils and rulers, he throws up his hands and leaves the room. Well, dont laugh, Duane. One year I will build the house Ive planned and it promises to be a doozie.Speaking of plans, plans are in the offing for a visit with Dorothy Bonner next month - this gracious lady is a wealth of knowledge and love for the Pomeranian, and we are very excited about the project. Also special thanks to Joan Reilly and Gayle Griffin for their help in compiling the facts and photos.POOR CLAUDIA Department Of course, Claudia Pfefferis in terrible shape. Her voice is hoarse and her fingers are very sore. From screaming and applauding at a soccer match No. From too much work No. From old age Well, she is a grandmother, and thats part of the trouble. You see, when the baby was born Claudia quickly picked up the phone, punched the buttons, and called everyone she knows - and there are a lot of them - to announce the good news. With a sigh of relief, Claudia finished her task, and collapsed on the couch. Then the phone rang. Best In Show last night So Claudia dragged herself back to the desk and began punching the buttons again to announce that good news. Several hours later found Claudia exhausted and happy, slumped to the floor. Then, ring-a- ling-ling. Another Best In Show With superhuman effort Claudia again began punching and shouting. At this point Claudia can hardly speak above a whisper, and is using a pencil to punch 1-etcetera. Absolutely enervated, she was. Dont you think that Joe Pfeffer should whisk her off to some exotic island for a vacation I would be willing to go along as health advisor, providing Joe will pick up the tab.Speaking of picking up things, I picked up Vikki Powell the other night. Dear Gussie I dont mean that Vikki whipped in from California for the weekend, and we attended some shows together - this gave me more time than I have ever had before to enjoy this knowledgeable and devoted dog fancier - we talked non-stop about every facet of the dog game. We had planned a little celebration for Vikkis visit, with Eleanor Ken Miller, Susan Wade, theRossons, and some others, but the time flew by and we never got it arranged. You really cant do anything else on dog show days except go to show dogs, but we had a great time nonetheless. We attended the St. Petersburg Dog Fanciers Association 75th show - and got mugged Actually, and this I thought was wonderful, each and every placement in each class received a complimentary glass mug with the clubs logo on it. I myself collected four of them and so have a full set. Had I known that, I would have entered twelve dogsTom Gately is now licensed for all Breeds - an all- rounder. Congratulations, Tom. I was fortunate to be ringside for his first Toy assignment since receiving word from AKC, and I am pleased to report that Toms just as at home in the Toy ring as in any other. And why not When he and Kay Gately were handling, they must have finished about a zillion Toys, so thats nothing new to Tom. This month we feature the report on Crufts from popular judge Georgina Lane - we were chatting recently and remembered that years ago a Pom that Georgina bred finished in three days...and the third day went Best In Show from the classes. Georgina retired the dog on the spot after that, whats left Georgina often tells a nice story just prior to picking her Reserve Winner. You know how it goes the points are already awarded, and the energy level drops way down. Well, dont let down, Georgina says Once, years ago, another of her Poms went Reserve three days in a row. Well, they were disappointed, but went on home with the ribbons...only to be notified that the Winners Dog was disqualified. Georginas Pom finished his championship without ever returning to the show ring So dont discount the Reserve Winners Award.Speaking of awards, I think Susan Wade deserves several, for many reasons, but especially for her piece on Therapy Dogs, International in this issue. This fabulous endeavor is very close to my heart, and we are planning a special article called A Day In The Life Of A Therapy Dog coming soon.Also, awards are due to Professional Dog Show Photographers who catch a lot of flack. Well, I work closely with them, and I see many, many results of their work. 99 percent of what they do is terrific, and I hope we treat them with the respect they deserve. Thank you, photographers, from all of us.And the best of luck to all of you Til July, Poms AwayJoe am o c-our-s'c, jUcurv fierect GenftioJFROM THE EDITORl JThe Pom Reader June 19867PROOF EVEN OLDER DOGS CAN BENEFIT FROM PREVENTIVE HEALTH CAREBecause eating the right foods, regular exercise and veterinary checkups are important elements of a preventive health care program, especially for older dogs, many health-conscious dog owners depend on Hill's Science Diet Canine Senior dog food.WHY FEEDING CANINE SENIOR CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCECanine Senior is scientifically formulated by veterinary nutritionists to help older dogs live longer, healthier lives. It is properly balanced to provide the optimum levels of important nutrients needed to help compensate for the aging process and resulting reduced function of the heart, kidneys and digestive system. By taking into consideration all nutritional factors, including energy, fat, fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals and portability. Canine Senior also eliminates the need for dietary supplements of any kind.Better for what it has1. The amounts of unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and zinc are increased to help maintain a healthy skin and coat.2. Dietary fiber is increased, also, to help the digestive system, while calories are reduced to help prevent obesity and all its many health complications.Better for what it doesnt have3. Protein is moderately restricted to help prevent harmful effects on the kidneys. Only the highest quality, easy-to-digest protein from sources such as whole eggs, chicken, liver and milk is used.4. Calcium is moderately restricted to help prevent bladder stones and bloat.5. Phosphorus is restricted to help prevent kidney disease.6. Sodium is mildly restricted to help delay the onset of hypertension and congestive heart disease.A SCIENTIFIC COMPARISON OF IMPORTANT NUTRIENT LEVELSBecause excesses of certain ingredients can be harmful. Canine Senior scientifically restricts the levels of important nutrients. When compared to the nutrient levels of other brands of dog foods, the differences become dramatically clear.SodiumPhosphorus1.281.40 0.50 0.450.230.61a Canine Senior A leading specialty brand Average of supermarket brandsLevels of important nutrients based upon dry weight analysisHOW TO TELL IF YOUR DOG COULD BENEFIT FROM CANINE SENIORJust like the other members of your family, your dog's nutritional needs change over the years. That's why as he gets older he may not be getting the proper nutritional balance he needs. And, although different breeds of dogs begin to show signs of aging at different times, there are a number of signs that indicate your dog could benefit from a special food like Canine Senior.They include Reduced energy andor activity level. Impaired hearing andor vision. Weight gain. Graying around the muzzle. More frequent health problems.Beyond these visible signs, there are others which you can't see. Therefore, as early as age 5 and certainly by age 8 older dogs can usually benefit from eating Canine Senior.SETTING THE STANDARD FOR ALL PET FOODSCanine Senior is made by the same people who make Prescription Diet dietary animal foods used by veterinarians as nutritional aids in the management of disease. Ask your veterinarian. You'll find that it comes highly recommended. But you won't find it at the supermarket.Canine Senior is available in 10 lb. or 20 lb. bags and 1512 oz. cans exclusively from your veterinarian or authorized pet shops, groomers and kennel professionals the people, like you, who know andappreciate the benefits of preventive "health care and the importance of proper nutrition for older dogs.HilfesiensDIET.Because preventive health care starts with proper nutritionFor additional information on how to improve your dog's nutrition, write Hill's Customer Service Veterinarian. Hill's Pet Products. Inc., P.O. Box 148.Topeka. Kansas 66601. Or call TOLL FREE 800-255-0449.Extension 103.1985 Hill's Pet Products. Inc.The Pom Reader June 19868GENERALLY SPEAKING...Therapy Dogs, International by Susan WadeHearing dogs, Seeing-Eye Dogs - how about a seeing-heart dog Can you think of any other source of love that is so selfless, accepting, and non-critical Dogs dont place any conditions on their love - it is given freely and in abundance what better way to help those people who occupy a marginal position in our society - children without families, the elderly, the retarded, physically handicapped people and even inmates in correctional institutions. All can benefit from contact with pets.The animal or pet is one of the links in the golden chain leading to good mental health, declares Boris M. Levinson, Ph.D., diplomate in clinical psychology of Elmhurst, New York.The possession of a pet who eagerly awaits one and responds to ones care and attention may mean the difference between maintaining contact with reality or almost total withdrawal into fantasy. Literally, a pet can occasionally represent the difference between life and death. More and more professionals are using pets in psychotherapy. A large number of disturbed patients have been hurt so much or so often by people, that they are afraid of human contact. A dog is another matter - since the hurt is not associated with the dog, the disturbed person will permit a dog to approach them - in fact, will be eager for contact - they will pet the dog and often tell him about their problems.The first structured study of using dogs in psychotherapy was conducted at Ohio State Universitys psychiatric hospital. In this study, Samuel A. Corson, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and biophysics, his wife Elizabeth, and psychiatrist P. H. Gwynne chose 30 patients who had failed to respond to traditional treatment. These patients were withdrawn, self-centered, and uncommunicative. It was noted that many were almost mute and psychologically bedridden they lacked self-esteem and exhibited infantile helplessness and dependence. Of the 30 patients selected, there were 2 who did not accept the pets, but the results with the remaining 28 ranged from highly encouraging to dramatic.The study also emphasized the fact that just any dog will not do - dogs have a diversity of personalities, so they must be matched to the patients needs. A reticent dog would only strengthen the negative feelings of some patients. An expert must make the selection. The introduction of pets into a program of this type must be done gradually and with careful preparation.I, personally, know a Peke named Whoopie and a Longhair Dachshund named Maxie that are registered Service Dogs. This low-set pair are registered with Therapy Dogs, International in New Jersey. Whoopie and Maxie make weekly visits to a nursing home in Sebring where they live with their mistress, Amy. Maxie is a bit heavy for the patients to life, but he is most obliging about shar- ISi ing a couch, chair, or bed with many of the patients. Whoopie is just the perfect size for lapsitting and she does a remarkable job of it. Though it cant be documented, some of the staff feel that Whoopie was in great part responsible for a stroke patients recovery. Its w . hard to resist petting an animal who is cuddled WBM 1 up next to you or to speak to that loving ball of fur.In addition to just being their affectionate selves, they do their obedience routine and some tricks " that would not go over too well in the obedience ring. Their performances are loudly applauded each and every week - Whoopie and Maxie enjoy themselves thoroughly as evidenced by their ever-wagging tailsIf you are interested in Therapy work, drop me a line. Ill be happy to send you the address of Therapy Dogs, International. They are most obliging about informing interested parties in the requirements for dogs and the aims of their organization. Susan WadeLLL KENNELS PRESENTS 1 ^ ifttf k Ik 9t'i tU1'Hi. SiIvifftlIIIMIjminiLLL Ts Gold BubbliciousFemale, pictured winning a 3 point major at Hutchinson KC, 4-4-86. Reserve Winners Bitch - Dallas Ft. Worth Pom Specialty. One of the best produced at LLL Kennels.Janice Luginsland, Route 1, Box 97, Americus, KS 66835 Ph. 316-443-5157The Pom Reader June 19869BI-MAR POMERANIANSFOR SALE Orange sable female whelped 3-7-85, sired by Ch. Models Bit-O-Whiz. Heavy coat. Queenaire breeding on bottom side. Deep red female whelped 5-23-84, sired by full brother to BIS Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance Kid. Her sire needs 3 individual points for his AKC championship. Proven brood. Deep red female whelped 1-19-83. Sired by half-brother and out of a full sister to BIS Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance Kid. Never been bred. Has a full brother and sister that are AKC Champions. Two males and one female whelped 4-86 sired by a full brother to BIS Ch. Bev-Nors Toastys Tan-Ya and out of a daughter of BIS Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance Kid. Grandsire is BIS Ch. Bev-Nors Toasted Fudge. Line bred red orange male sired by BIS Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance Kid whelped 10-85. We consider this pup to be a top show prospect and one of the best sired by Sonny. Available to a show home only.Litter of three males sired by BIS Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance Kid and out of a daughter of Ch. Bonners Co-Starlyn Newsmaker and granddaughter of Ch. Great Elms Timstopper Too. Repeat breeding that has produced one AKC Champions and specialty and AKC point winners. AKC CHAMPION Dark red male, Queenaire and Model breeding.HOME OF MULTIPLE BEST IN SHOWCH. BI-MAR SUNDANCE KIDMARY A. ROSENBAUM 36520 28TH AVENUE SOUTH206-838-6397 FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON 98003Pommstt KetwelsPOMERANIANS IRISH SETTERS NORWICH TERRIERSDick Sally Baugniet 11224 Ct. Hwy. BPhone 414-755-2994 Mishicot, Wl 54228Breeders of 37 Pomeranian Champions, 26 Norwich Terrier Champions, 1 Irish Setter ChampionunJCH. POMIRISH SCOOTER S VICTORYAnother Group placement for VictorCh. Scooter Son Victors sire whelped 4-5-86 available at 3-4 months of age. Other Ch. Scooter Ch. Victor pups due.The Pom Reader June 1986CRUFTS 1986The visit of Georgina Lane AKC judge and her daughter Marion Postgate CKC judge to Crufts February 7,8,9by Georgina LaneWe left Kennedy Airport at 9 p.m. February 5th and enjoyed a very delicious dinner served by male stewards. The movie was not my type and we all tried to snooze. Coffee and a danish revived us and we landed at 830 a.m. at Heathrow and found snow We had to be picked up in the middle of the field by a bus and soon were passed by examiners on presentation of our passport and completed small landing card. Then due to unusual weather our baggage was very late. We were taken by a palatial bus to the hotel - not the one we had booked for and everyone was very unhappy to find we would have to change hotels in 48 hours. Instead of a short walk to the Dog Show, we had a 45 minute bus ride. There was an icy cold wind but Marion and I braved the outside and went by Underground to Westminster Abbey - a feast for the Soul. We had purchased a bus pass in the USA for Underground and buses and returned to the hotel by double-decker bus, but found the location of our hotel very inconvenient to stations. The hotel provided a smorgasbord dinner and we were given tickets to Crufts daily tickets sold for 3V2 pounds - the pound was equal to 1.40. There were some very unhappy folks but the original hotel was overbooked and the Berner Hotel had less than 24 hours notice for rooms and dinner for 128 people. I guess it happens in all countries. Delicious continental breakfast was delivered to our rooms right on time 7 a.m. and we were bused to the show too late unfortunately to get group seats for Terrier and Working breeds. We registered at the Overseas Lounge and enjoyed a nice hot lunch with no crowd problem there. We spoke to folks from Holland, Wales, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. All spoke reasonably good English.There were 13,825 entries in the show 1,470 Terriers 3,421 Working 2,183 Hounds 1,507 in Utility similar to our Non-Sporting 1,711 Toys and 2,882 Gundogs our Sporting. There were miscellaneous entries of 232, 215, and 195, including Leonbergs, Japanese Akita, Japanese Spitz, Shar Pei, etc.We watched 159 Rottweilers judged as my daughter breeds them in Canada. There was a large enough entry for WD and WB to get certified three issued under different judges makes a champion but there are only four or five shows each year in Britain that can give CCs as they are called.We watched Schipperkes, also, as Marion breeds them but did not like the type shown. We were invited to lunch by the Kennel Club as Marion is in charge of Junior Handling for all of Canada and they want to send a Canadian to compete. We watched the finalists Eire winner, USA 2, Denmark 3, also Australia, Belgium, Finland, Kenya, Sweden, United Kingdom and West Germany. All received a lovely bag and money 100, 75, 50, and 25. They were all very special handlers and Peter Green had to work to find winners - they had to exchange dogs in the ring. We were lucky to get tickets for 2nd day Groups 312. The Hound Group was won by a Saluki and we saw obedience which I will describe later in this article. Reserve Winner of the hound Group was a long-haired dachshund. The Saluki came from the Bred By Exhibitor class, Ch. Shamal Kharaz.Joe Bradden judged the Utility Non-Sporting group in a very thoughtful, thorough manner until he was handing the big rosette to the owner of the bulldog...the dog leaped and grabbed the ribbon and ran off with owner in pursuit the dog won. The whole audience erupted in laughter and the beautiful ribbon was reducedto shreds. I like a dog that moves well but I must admit I have never seen one that could run like this one. That ribbon will never be framed He was a magnificent animal and certainly deserved to win.A very small Pom won the Toy Group but I am uncertain which Breed went reserve. The Pom was Ch. Derronills Maximillian. Mrs. C. G. Sutton judged Best in Show and she gave it to a really gorgeous Airedale - one of the two top dogs for the year - the other was a Standard Poodle who never got out of the Breed. He was from Italy and spent 6 months in quarantine two years ago - Ch. Ginger Xmas Carol.I am always fascinated by the Agility Competition. The dogs that do best are working shepherds, crossbreeds mostly, rather like a border collie and two top winners were handled by very agile pretty girls in late teens.. The Agility is set up in the large main ring. Handler must run with the dog which is off-lead - they can give commands but if the dog knocks down a bar or misses touching yellow bases on the bottom and top of slopes points are lost he is out if he jumps the last few feet and does not touch base. First the dog went over a double jump and then over a jump made like a bone, then a jump with three arches and they must not go through but over then through an uninflated tube about 10 feet long, over a solid jump, then through a tire suspended in air, over a bar jump, then leap on a small table and lie unmoving for 5 seconds on command he starts on over a bar jump then through a tunnel tube, then up a high slope, run across the top and down the other slope, then over a brush jump, up a very steep pointed triangular jump and down the other side, then traverse a teeter-totter, through a tire again, a bone jump, and one last bar jump - the winner did it in 58 seconds but most were in the 60s and also lost points by faults not touching or knocking down a bar. It was really thrilling to watch - we saw teams as well as individuals. It must be very difficult to teach the dog to do all of the above at top speed but they seemed so eager and happy. Perhaps the fact they are working shepherds develops their stamina.In Britain, of course, the Toy Poodle the Shih Tzu are in the Utility Non-Sporting Group, but most of what are Toys in the United States are also in the English Toy Group. In an entry of 101, the Best of Breed Toy Poodle was Ch. Seabrook Dont Bug Me and out of 143 Shih Tzu the Best of Breed winner was Keytor Any Questions.The following are the Toy Best of Breed winners at this years Crufts. There were 1,711 Entries in the Toy Group 71 Bichons Frise, Ch. Tiopep MadLouie at Pamplona-, 224 Cavalier King Charles Spanials Homer Bent Pentilly 132 Long Coat Chihuahua Anyako Benjamin 123 Smooth Coat Chihuahua Ch. Apoco Deodar Good Gracious there were 59 Chinese Crested Ch. Kojak Kavalier 41 English Toy Terriers Dunworley Rambler 59 Griffons Starbeck Crystal Rainbow 37 Italian Greyhounds Ch. Philtre Farima there were 56 Japanese chins in competition Breed winner was Ranella Donovan 76 King Charles Ch. Curtana Lynette 54 Lowchens Ch. Cleerview Guntlier of Littlecourt 57 Maltese Ch. Snowswilk Piti-Sing 68 Min Pins Torilea Telstar 134 Papillons CilcalaZai- doon 134 Pekingese Ch. Belknap Ego 104 Pomeranians Ch. Derronills Maxamillian who was the eventual Toy Group winner 117 Pugs Smoofair Wild Rose and 188 Yorkies Polliam Sweet Delight. ICont.lVThe Poin Reader June 1986GEORGINA LANE on Crufts - continuedllThese tours allow you to exchange views and get information from folks you would never get a chance to talk to at a show and we left with dozens of cards from all over.We do not know everything and you can sure learn a lot and make new friends.There were 200 booths selling things you can get nowhere else and we all spent more than we intended to but it was fun and I am very happy with what I brought home.After the show, the tour allowed us three days to shop and sight see and Marion and I took the Speedy Train which goes 100 miles per hour to Scotland and thus we saw a lot of England. I have ten cousins in Edinburgh and while it was very cold we never felt it as our welcome was so warm. My cousins of course knew where we could find the things we wanted to buy and friends seem very happy with the small novelties we brought home as gifts. I brought back a dog as excess baggage for a friend and he arrived in excellent condition. All you need is a health certificate - there is no duty.I will long remember our trip and have no regrets that I went.DGeorgina LaneHailing from Lake Park, Florida, Georgina Lane is a licensed judge of All Toy Breeds, All Non-Sporting Breeds, Standard Manchester Terriers, Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, Junior Showmanship, Best In Show, and Groups 5 6.Our thanks to Mrs. Lane and Mrs. Postgate for taking time out of their busy schedules to provide us with this detailed account of theworlds largest dog show. JMcGDover Holihouse PomsPresentHOLIHOUSE MOON SHADOW3Squeekerpictured at eight months winning a three point major from the puppy class. She needs 1 point to finish. BreederOwnerHandledby Patricia Foley. Co-Bred by Kathryn Hartz.FLASH SQUEEKERS FINISHEDLadies Kennel Club, May 17th.Squeeker wishes her half sister Dover Holihouse Mona Lisa a true black good luck in her show home. Also Dover Holihouse Dream Maker black male in Obedience. Both puppies lovingly owned by Fran Brandy Richardson, Honey Bear Poms, Mon- son, Mass. Way to go, Fran Brandy - lets get some more blacks out in the ringKathryn Hartz, 319 Ardmore Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08629JDs Pompous PomsHome of CH. CIRCLE M COMES A HOSSMAN and EMCEES TRULY A DIAMOND. Pets, adults, and show prospect puppies.Janet Hovey, 5136 W. Avenue M-2, Quartz Hill, CA 93536 temporary address. Ph. 805 943-6516HOME OF THEKILLER tAND ALL THOSE GORGEOUS GIRLS 5908 Westside RoadNORMA C. GAD915 584-0942 El Paso, TX 79932BEV-NOR POMS - Home of CH. BEV-NORS TOASTED FUDGE 1Pom 1981,1982, 1983, 24 BIS, 5 Specialty Bests, Sire of top winning Female 1984, and 1st Black Tan to go B.I.S.A., Chs, Multiple Group Winners. Stud Fee 200.00 limited to 20 bitches per year AND CH. THELDUNS ALMOND FUDGE sire of 23 Chs, BIS Dogs, Group, and Specialty winners. A Top Producer every year. Stud Fee 250.00 limited to 15 bitches per year. Make your reservations now, as they will be on a limited basis effective Nov 1, 85to Nov 1, 86.. Bev Norris, 301-255-1343, 7747 Meadow Road, Pasadena, MD 21122EMCEES POMS14 years of breeding and raising Poms. Have bred and finished over 35 Champions. Occasionally we have show prospects, a few pets, older Poms for sale. All from top producing bloodlines. Champion sired. All have clean bill of health. 350.00 and up.Morris Betty Carson, 9826 Waltham Drive, Richmond, VA 23233. Ph. 804 740-7977 ^cwzerciyilayi "WITH PLANNED PARENTHOODDARRELL OLGA BAKER 207 Shirleen Drive Seabrook, Texas 77586 713 326-2250MILLAMORELEANOR KEN MILLER5426 Spring Lake Drive Lakeland, Florida 33803 Residence Telephone 813 646-5864Golden Aires PomeraniansWe are proud to announce the purchase of Twin Pines Tico Tico, a son of Ch. Emcees Solid Gold Diamond, well on his way to his championship with a major and several single points. He will make an exceptional addition to our breeding program. Watch for him in future shows.John Sharon Masnick HCR 65 Box 745803 928-3511 Huger, SC 29450The Pom Reader June 198612CAJUN CHATTERKathy MasillaThis has not been a very kind past month. Three dear friends of mine lost dogs, and I myself lost a promising show puppy. However, Ive always said that dog people are like crabgrass no matter what you throw at them or do to them they always bounce right back. My deepest sympathies to Betty Smith, Roger Judy Sankey, and of course to our editor Joe, who lost his beloved Nina and Phatrick.Not all the news is unhappy, though. There has been a new development in the area of heartworn prevention. Ivermectin, a horse wormer, is now available for once-a-month heartworm prevention. With the exception of Collies, there is little risk even with an accidental overdose. Now there is no excuse not to use heartworm preventative. I cant imagine a breeder who cant find the time once a month to protect his dogs against this terrible disease.After reading Ruby Dudleys column on Bordatella in The Orient Express, I investigated a bit, as I had had a similar problem roughly 3 years ago. My whole kennel came down with coughing and blowing nasal discharge. At the time, I had 2 bitches bred. The first one whelped with no trouble, but the second girl came down with a violent uterine infection after whelping one still-born puppy and one live pup. I was able to treat the mother and gave the surviving pup to the other bitch to raise, but it was still an unnerving experience. Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis is a contagious disease of the respiratory tract. It is always characterized by bouts of coughing sometimes there is a nasal discharge and conjunctivitis, and it can take a few days or a few weeks to clear up. The drugs of choice are Chloromycetin and gentocin given for 10 days, but it is easier to prevent by using either the injectible vaccine for Bordatella called Intra-Trac II every 6 months.I recently administered this intranasal vaccine to ail of mine, and I guarantee, it was no picnic often some dogs dont take kindly to being given nose drops. It helps if you have somebody hold the intended patient, but be prepared to get sprayed a bit. If I didnt know better, Id have thought I was wearing more of the vaccine on my clothes than what got into my dogs nasal passages Still, Id rcommend that every breeder who shows frequently protect their dogs...its simply good common sense. An article in a recent newsletter on poor sportsmanship really hit home. There are always a few sour apples who take delight in running other dogs and their owners down. For some inane reason, it makes these misery-makers feel important, and as far as this writer is concerned, they should be treated with the contempt they deserve. Im not talking about the folks who grouse a bit when they lose...I think everyone is guilty of that once in a while. But there are a few really vicious people who take special pleasure in making others upset for no other reason than making themselves look important. Thank heavens these are few and far between, and they are generally well-known. And their kind has been with us for quite a while, as can be seen in the following article by Miss Cynthia Ashton-Cross. It originally appeared in Dog World, January 29, 1971.My very first visit to Crufts must have been in 1904, when my mother took us to see the great show. I do not remember if we were exhibiting or not. I was fearfully annoyed and complained at the stupidity of the management in making the benches so high that they were above myhead -1 could not see the dogs The show then and for many years was held in the Agricultral Hall, Islington, and though it was dark and so dirty and uncomfortable compared with Olympia, I amd I am sure many other old-timers, look back wistfully to the old days.There seemed to me much more fun, people really enjoying themselves, and having time to go round the whole show to see friends in other breeds - no wonder in the old days we had to go all three days, and later two days And the effort to get there No cars for a long time - by train and cab, taking hours while the getting home at night was a nightmare. We were not allowed out until ten o'clock for many yearsIt was almost impossible to get food that was edible but we had to take it and the bars were crowded and dirty. And, frequently, fights were going on around themMr. Cruft was a great showman and advertised the whole year round so that people came from all over the world to Crufts show and think of the difficulties of travelling compared with today - at first not even in cars It seems almost incredible.One night, and this when I think we were allowed out at 8 p.m. and all had cars, there was a bad fog and this is one memory I will never forget. My sister, Marjorie, and I had to take it in turns to run and then to walk in front of the car...the last 17 miles home Otherwise we would have had to spend the night in the car. We wore white show coats and so could be seen and we had strings of cars behind ours. Then we went back again early next day.One thing that sticks in my mind was the terrible crowding and narrow gangways with no room for chairs or tables and the crowds who paid to come in just fought their way along and we would cling to the cages or even dive under them The crowds round the big variety rings let the judges know their fancies and if they did not win voiced their disapproval in unmistakable terms.[Continued next page]Jerrie Freia P. O. Box 2775 Morgan City, LA 70381 504-384-7466ICERAMA POMERANIANSa rZ JiCH. BELLS HOUSTON STAR PERFORMERSKIP PIAZZA Co-OwnerProfessional Handler Jon MarcantonioTHE KENNELS 527 B Church Road Avondale, PA 19311 215-268-8000 or 215-268-2266The Pom Reader June 198613CAJUN CHATTER by Kathy Masilla continuedCynthia Ashton-Cross on CruftsThe great variety judges in the old days had much to put up with men like L.P.C. Astley, Holland Buckley, W. Nichols,and others, but they stood their ground, carried on, and helped the dog game enormously. They knew how to handle the crowds and the huge variety classes, especially when it came to best in show. It was a great spectacle.Two other memories stand out for me. Two years running we won both championships with dogs we bred, and one year best in show, the only time a Toy dog has ever won it the record still stands. We also showed Bloodhounds and must have won many other championships at Crufts with these but these were handled by our groom so we did not have the same interest.The sporting spirit was probably just about the same as now lots of good losers - and winners - and a vociferous minority of bad sports who made themselves heard and were a plague to all as they are now, but they are much more outspoken, and in their reports, also.At one Crufts a man was judging who was a famous lady- killer. My mother, who was extremely beautiful, was showing the great Ch. Chu-erh of Alderbourne, and won the championship. An irate exhibitor rushed up to an unknown onlooker and shouted at her, That woman is the judges mistress and her daughters are either his mistresses also or his childrenWe dont have excitement like that these days, though one does hear strange things at times.It was strange also to see the clothes worn by the women exhibitors dresses trailing on the ground, the women in the rings holding the dog in one hand and the trains of their dresses in the other, or else they swept the ring clean and in the summer especially huge hats covered with feathers or flowers and lovely party dresses. At Crufts the richer exhibitors used to show off their furs.It was all great fun. I am sure we enjoyed the crowded, dirty, noisy Crufts of the old days more than the present day shows in spite of the discomforts and difficulties it was gay, happy, carefree - Now ONE - TWO buckle my shoe.Poms in the ring at half past two.THREE - FOUR how many morePoms all over the show ring floor.FIVE - SIX, what a terrible fix,The judge is still in the bar with Trix.SEVEN - EIGHT, lets get this straightHow much longer do we have to waitNINE - TEN and he hasnt said when,I shant show under HIM again.With apologies to L.S.DThats about all for this month. Until next month...See You At RingsidelOKathy Verdi Masilla969 Porteous St., New Orleans, LA 70127WINDJAMMER POMERANIANSCongratulates DIAS SANDPIPER BEAR a Ch. Jammer son on his 6 points with a major and Best in Sweepstakes his first weekend outWe are moving Please note new addressBob Jeanne Stafford 1231 Carberry Street 616-683-0214 Niles, Ml 49120oCenette Pc omeraruand Ch. Great Elms Lil Man of Lenette, 100.00.3V2 pound orange. Grandson of Ch. Great Elms TimstopperToo. Ch. Woods Magic Masterpiece. 100.00412 pound orange. Son of Ch. Models Gold Momento. Ch. Tomanolls Wee Short Stack 100.00 3Vi pounds, Irish Setter red. Beaver of Lenette 75.00Pointed - deep red, 4 pounds. Son of Ch. Models Timstoppers Echo.Free color pictures and pedigrees on any of our studs. Ship to Charlotte, NC. Bitches must be 5 pounds or larger, reasonably good quality and pedigree. Negative Brucellosis test required. We do not breed to Parti-colors or any dog with Partis in their background. We will be happy to put your name on our mailing list to receive our offerings. Puppies generally available from the above studs as well as other top studs.EiLlZE. 4. 'PomDESIREES CANDY RIPPLECANDY continues her Winning Ways...Just under 8 months of age5-3-86 Classic City KC BOB for 2 points. Judge Mrs. George John Wanner Sr.5-4-86 Kennesaw KC BOB, Group IV for 2 points. Breed judge Mr. Norman L. Patton. Group judge Mrs. George John Wanner Sr.Many thanks to these judges, and to HARRY PENNINGTON for a superb job of handling. See Pom Reader 486 and 586 for picture and info on Candy.Desaree Sandifer 704 865-0589e Pom Reader All about Poms and Pom People12 Months - 12 Issues 24.00 third class post40.00 first class post Overseas rates upon requestADVERTISING RATESin U.S. DollarsAD SIZE OPEN RATE CONTRACTFull Page 120.00 96.00Half Page 65.00 53.0014 Page 35.00 27.0018 Page 20.00 16.00116 Page 12.00 8.00Color is avaiable at 250.00 additional per page. Ads14 page and larger include one photo at no extra charge. Extra photos 5.00 each.Contract advertisers may take advantage of contract rate regardless of change in ad size or content from month to month. Contract advertisers receive a FREE subscription. Make checks payable to509 Oakdale Street Gastonia, NC 280548848 Beverly Hills Lakeland, FL 33805 813 858-2639The Pom Reader June 198614ViewPointVICTORIA POWELLLast month I talked about the value of good, friendly communication with spectators and novices at dog shows, mainly for its good promotional aspects, but also in the name of good ole friendliness. This month I would like to present two other views on the subject, one from a novice who is shopping for her first show dog and desperately wants to learn, and the other from a seasoned exhibitor- breeder who is also a well-known judge. Both tie in with what I have said about promoting your breed and give two good lessons as well. By choice I am withholding the novices name so as not to put her in a spot where she may be accused of complaining, for she is surely not. And now, we hear from the noviceAbout Recent comment on people asking to go over dogs at shows A well-known breeder-exhibitor thought it was tacky. But, how else will the novice exhibitors and future buyers know the difference between a good dog and bad dogs There are some areas of the country that do not abound in Poms, so for us the shows and matches with exhibitors who are willing to teach the novice their breed are few and far between. You cannot put your hands on a picture and words cannot describe well-sprung ribs or good bone. If and when we get the opportunity to examine a few quality dogs, we wont be buying and breeding from inferior lines and kennels. PLEASE help novices get into show- quality dogs -- not expensive pets Good new competition will not only help the breed but it also might make majors a little easier to find.And now here is judge Dorothy Bonners suggestion to novices that are sincere in their desire to learn. I know that some of you may have read this before in an earlier issue, but for the newer readers, and also in context with what I am saying, I feel that Dorothys comments are very worthy of repeating.OPEN LETTER TO A NOVICE EXHIBITOR by Dorothy BonnerEverything was in such confusion recently after each cluster show, that I was unable to contact you for a pat on the back and an encouraging word. For your first shows, you were evidently overwhelmed and swamped by professionals, so departed hurriedly without talking to anyone, taking with you the thought that the other exhibitors were cold, uncaring, and only self-interested. Part of this was true just before they went into the ring - concentrating on their own exhibits - but after the Breed is finished, there is a different attitude and a better time to talk. Your entry, though young and unpolished, was very nice and might well have later possibilities. You undoubtedly entered without close advice which the more experienced breeder of your puppy could have offered.Now, if you are willing to accept advice to advance slowly and patiently, I want to help you. One must learn to swim before he dives...into some of the biggest shows in the country with all the famous professionals. There is no better learning school than your local Club which puts you intouch with everything important. Join one.To polish your dog while he is maturing, take him to training classes, enter him in Matches, and limit his shows to small ones where there is a better chance of success. Talk with every dog person possible, either long before shows or afterward, to secure encouragement and advice, but dont stop now. Instant success is difficult to achieve the slower route often being necessary.I speak from experience and have a special feeling for you.Sincerely,Dorothy BonnerI hope that this type of interchange among the many facets of showing dogs will give some of you food for thought.Until next month - luck to all in the ringOQchCh-Sai w. a LYNDEXBEST OF OPPOSITE SEXSire Ch. Cheelan Chesai Star Editor DAm Doo-Shays Har La Quinn Shown going Best of Opposite under judge Frank Oberstar BREEDEROWNERHANDLED BY SHANNON JOHNSON 6270 TRIPP ROAD HOLLY, MICHIGAN 48442 313634-1331The Pom Reader June 1986MIDWEST NEWS15Jeanne StaffordThe Pomeranian Club of Michigan Detroit area held its Specialty Show May 25,1986, at the Kalamazoo Kennel Club in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The results are as followsSweepstakes Judge Mr. John AllenPuppy Dogs 6-9 MonthsDias Sand Piper Bear Puppy Dogs 9-12 MonthsTNT Davey CrockettPuppy Bitches 6-9 MonthsDias Princess Cinna Bear Puppy Bitches 9-12 MonthsTNT Classic Style N Basic Black Puppy Bitches 12-18 MonthsMartessa Grey-Ghost Av Stran BEST IN SWEEPSTAKESDIAS SAND PIPER BEAR David HoggBEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN SWEEPSMARTESSA GREY-GHOST AV STRAN Babe Stranahan Janet Wayne HeffingtonRegular Classes Judge Jane G. KayPuppy Dogs 6-9 MonthsDias Sand Piper BearPuppy Dogs 9-12 MonthsTNT Davey CrockettOpen DogsPomirish Hunes Got Ya WINNERS DOGTNT DAVEY CROCKETT Delores Stranger Marcia DoaneRESERVE WINNERS DOGDIAS SAND PIPER BEARPuppy Bitches 6-9 MonthsLyn-Lees Miss Mom Puppy Bitches 9-12 MonthsTNT Classic Style N Basic Black American Bred BitchesGold Blackacre Tea Replica Open BitchesLyn-Lee Veda Venicia ODuke WINNERS BITCHLYN-LEE VEDA VENICIA ODUKE Rollie Evelyn ConleyRESERVE WINNERS BITCH LYN-LEES MISS MOMBEST OF BREEDCH. HI TIMES KALEIDOSCOPE Olive E. LanceyBEST OF WINNERSLYN-LEE VEDA VENICIA ODUKE Rollie Evelyn ConleyBEST OF OPPOSITE SEX CH. POMIRISH SCOOTERS VICTORY Sally BaugnietJeanne Stafford7237 Carberry St., Niles, Ml 49120 after June 21stLabradors Smooth Fox TerriersBANDBOXCh. Stud Service in Orange, Cream Red Sable Puppies and Adults Occasionally501-489-5733NANCY DEFOREST BARTHOLOMEW Rt. 1, Box 182 501-489-5733 OLA, AR 72853Jessie fit Barbara Young 603 435-8731Pomeranians Shih Tzu Ch. Stud Service Puppies OccasionallyLoudon Ridge Rd. Loudon, NH 03301TIM SUE POMERANIANSBreeding for qualityChampions at stud - Puppies OccasionallyTIM 8t SUE GODDARD 16716 RICE LAKE LANE 713 462-0846 HOUSTON. TX 77084Rain Beau PomeraniansHome ofAmerican Canadian Ch. Coy's Lucky EightAt stud to approved bitches Jean Sue Cook6810 S. Magnolia, Ocala, Florida 32676 904 237-1636Marlene Marlin Presser209 886-5561 21789 E. Hwy 4 Stockton, CA 95205775^3iohn e. heaitzPROFESSIONAL HANDLING IN CANADA POMS" A SPECIALTY P.O. BOX 1259, TRURO, N.S. CANADA PHONE 902 895-7427Multiple Best In ShowCH. BI-MAR SUNDANCE KIDMary A. Rosenbaum 36520 28th Ave. South Federal Wav. Wa 98003BI-MAR POMERANIANSPhones206-838-6397206-927-2369JUSTA POMS presentsCh. Justa MenehuneGroup Placingand Austins A Knight To RememberHeavy Coated BlackWATCH FOR THEM AT THE SHOWS SHARON HIEMENZ Rt 1, Remington Road 904 437-2190 Ormond Beach. FL 32074The Pom Reader June 198616---------------- SPECIALS ADDITION --------------------TOPTWENTY POMERANIANS - AS OF THE MAY 1986 GAZETTEPresently we find a number of Poms making their im- A number of points has been allotted to the variouspact in Specials competition. In order to keep you in- placements, and they are as followsformed as to the progress of these hard-working BEST IN SHOW All Breeds......................... 500members of the breed, we are pleased to offer you BEST IN SHOW Specialty........................... 250SPECIALS ADDITION. BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX Specialty. 75SPECIALS ADDITION is your monthly rating system TOY GROUP FIRST....................................... 250of the Top Twenty Pomeranians in the United States. TOY GROUP SECOND.................................. 150Rules for the rating system are as follows. TOY GROUP THIRD.....................................75Breed points not to be confused with Championship TOY GROUP FOURTH................................... 25points are allotted to individuals according to the BEST OF BREED............................................ 10highest placement received in any given AKC show, as Statistician Susan Wade. The following is the listing reported in the American Kennel Club Show, Obedience of the Top Twenty Pomeranians as of the MAY 1986 and Field Trials Awards Book. Only this source will be AKC Gazette used for point awards.POINTS NAME BISA BISS BOSS I n m IV BOB1150 Ch. D-Nees Darin Duffie d.................................... ...... - - 2 2 3 3 5880 Ch. Texicans Giant Killer Chula d....................... ...... - - 1 3 i 1 8850 Ch. Precious Petit Riple Supreme d........................... - - 1 2 3 1 5840 Ch. Daisys Little Bit of Jabil d............................. ...... - - - 4 1 3 9760 Ch. Mullers Encore d............................................ ...... 1 - - 2 1 1 11650 Ch. Precious Petites Gabriel d - 1 - - 1 2 2 5510 Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance Kid d................................... ...... 1 - 1 - - 1455 Ch. Herds Little Yoyo d........................................ ...... - - 1 - 2 1 3425 Ch. Southlands Toast to Bev-Nor b - - 1 - 1 1 1 10400 Ch. Harbins Time To Pop The Cork d................. ...... - - - 2 - 2 5330 Ch. L Rs Monty Rock of Millamor d........................... - - 1 2 - - 3290 Hilanes Sonja of Mai-T-Toi b........................ - - 1 - - - 4280 Bev-Nors Statesman d................................. ...... - - 1 - - - 3280 Ch. Pomirish Scooters Victory d - - - 1 - - - 3270 Ch. L-Rs Rock Concert Av Strand d.................... - - 1 - - - 2270 Ch. Texicans Great Balls of Fire d - - - - 1 1 1 2235 Ch. Apolloette Ever Ready Rocky d - - - - - 3 - 1225 Ch. Hi Times Kaleidoscope b............................... ...... - - - - 2 1 5195 Ch. Apolloette Foolish Pleasure d....................... ...... - - - 1 - 1 2190 Ch. Galaxys Star Dancer Two Ts d.................... _ _ - . 1 - - 4Tie placements alphabeticalQTie ^Bom BeacerYourShowcase for Purebred PomsThe Pom Reader June 198617-------- UPDATE -----------TOPTEN EXHIBITORS AS OF THE MAY 1986 AKC GAZETTEWelcome to UPDATE, your monthly rating list of breeders and exhibitors out there winning points in the show ring. As most all serious Pomeranian fanciers are, in one way or another, involved in campaigning their Poms for AKC Championship points, we feel that it is important to keep tabs on the Pomeranian doings in this area.The procedures for tallying the point scale are as followsThe source for all points is the official show awards book of the AKC Gazette. Only this publication will be used for point credits. Exhibitors are credited with all AKC Championship points won in the Gazette year, and published monthly according to appearance in the Gazette. As keeping track of each and every AKC show in the UnitedStates is an onerous task accomplished diligently by AKC, many times the actual show dates will vary from the date of publication i.e.- a September show may not be published until November.. The Gazette year, as a rule, runs from about October of the previous year until September of the present calendar year.Points are allotted to THE REGISTERED OWNER OF THE DOG AT THE TIME OF COMPETITION.Statistician Susan Wade. Any questions concerning UPDATE may be addressed to the editor.THE FOLLOWING IS THE LISTING OF THE TOP TEN EXHIBITORS AS OF THE MAY 1985 AKC GAZETTE.EXHIBITOR POINTSS. BAUGNIET............................. 47E. GIRARDOT........................... 34E. MILLER................................. 34C. READY................................... 27B. MCDONALD......................... 21C. J. EDMISTON...................18RINEHART EPPS.................. 18M. WOOD...................................18D. BAKER................................ 17JENNER NORRIS..................17Sam SfteacerYourShowcase for Purebred PomsThe Pom Reader June 198618ylA oAusSAu,Dear Shu-ShuMy little Pomeranian, Bear, has hiccups all the time. She is about 812 to 9 pounds and is now 4 months old. Will having hiccups make her sick Lately she hasnt wanted to eat as much and I am very worried about her. I am nine years old.SusieSeeley Lake, MontanaDear Susie,WHA 77 8V2 to 9 pounds at 4 months old You ARE taking good care of Bear, arent you Dont worry about her eating, I think that if she eats much more food, your troubles and hiccup worries will be over. A tummy that fat could explode and it just may be POMS AWAY for Bear. OOPS SORRY JOE, I FORGOT. Thats his line.Slenderizingly yours,Shu-ShuDear Shu-ShuIm truly furious Mom wont let me sit on her shoulder while we go bye-bye in the car anymore. I was here first, before all this show dog stuff took over. Now she jams me into a stuffy crate with a real stuffy canine. Not only do I ride in a crate and have to share everything with these SHOW SNOBS, but now I have to share OUR Mom, Dad, and me bedroom with them. What can I doMuffinAlexandria, OntarioDear Muffin,How outrageous Sharing your mom, the crate, and now your bedroom Exasperating to say the least Put your foot DOWN Dont go in that crate There is no way you have to put up with all that torment, disloyalty or abuse. SHOW SNOBS I certainly know what they are like. My sympathy goes out to you.It certainly is difficult to concentrate on my column in this stuffy crate with HOITY-TOITY, Miss Uppity. I hope she wins today, or Ill have to hear her lame-brained excuses all the way home. Being stuffed in here with her certainly is a TRIP.Unpretentiously yours,txP.S. Of course you can come and visit me...I think we need to chew the fat together.Shu-Shua'VSend your letters to Shu-Shu Shannon Johnson at 6270 Tripp Road, Holly, Ml 48442.The Pom Reader June 1986ATTABOY, ABEMwNMft ' ,,sy.' ..,i CH. PRECIOUS PETIT RIPLE SUPREMENUMBER ONE POMCANINE CHRONICLE - FIRST QUARTER 1986NUMBER THREE POMPOM READER SPECIALS ADDITION - JUNE 1986NUMBER THREE POMTOP NOTCH TOYS BREED SYSTEM - MAY 1986NO MATTER WHAT NUMBER THEY CALL YOU,YOURE NUMBER ONE WITH USPANATELLA POMSOwned Loved byDOLL MCGINNIS 8848 Beverly Hills, Lakeland, FL 33809 813 858-2639WATCH FOR ABE WITH OWNER-HANDLER JOE MCGINNISCh. Precious Petite s Gabriel JM i-4'7sINGROUPFIRSTLATO-fORT SILL KENNEL CLUE ISS Ephoto er PETR8USy r 4-' LAWTON-FT SILLiwfmTT5SI ,Gabriel takes Group I under judge Maxwell Riddle May 4, 1986, Lawton-Fort Sill KC. Breed judge Jack Russell.Thank you Mr. Riddle and Mr. Russell FLASH TWO BIS IN ONE WEEKEND FORT SMITH KC LENA WISEMAN FRANK OBERSTAR MRS. E. W. TIPTON JR. ARKANSAS KC MRS. TIPTON MRS. TIPTON JANE KAYTHANK YOU MMHandled by Kathy Bucher fYis dJehieseciousBreederOwner CLAUDIA PFEFFER P.O. BOX 10432 Jefferson, LA 70181 504 737-1729