OCTOBER 1986mCH. PRESTIGIOUS PEE WEE PARTIOn The Cover CH. PRESTIGIOUS PEE WEE PARTIPARTI to the TOP withPRESTIGIOUS POMERANIANSV'X,Xr s1LUCKYPEE WEERWD WDCH. PRESTIGIOUS PEE WEE PARTI is the only living parti color Champion in the world and the only parti to ever go Best of Breed. He finished his championship with 5 BOWs and BOB over a multiple Group winning special.Thanks to all the judges who helped make this possible Mrs.Glen Sommers pictured Mr. Edd Embry Bivin major Mrs.Keke Blumberg major Mrs. Dorothy Welsh and Mrs. Betty Moore.We will be eternally grateful to Sally Baugniet and Jackie Lid- dle for the special care and superb handling.Sherry Earl Steinmetz10016 Marsh Lane Dallas, Texas 75229214 358-5549 or 398-5981Pending AKC Confirmation3SSSHHHHH.Dn y]ir'] ft 1Dha1 LJMBE -T,r . .COYS TOP SECRET Sire CH. COYS TOP OF THE MARK Dam COYS POLLYANNA Breeders JUNE C. COY JANE E. JOHNSTON Special thanks to GEORGE MELANIE WILLIAMS for TUFFYDe Amo KennelsOwnerSYLVIA KELLY 7455 Vista Del Monte Van Nuys, CA 91405 818-780-7663 eves. 783-6300 daysHandler JOHN BROWN SANTA ANA, CAThe Pom Reader October 19864^TieiSom 6leacerVolume 2, Number 8r f\i 'ikto' V k .ifTi4- r" -t \ v. _ao-^Artwork by Nancy RossTABLE OF CONTENTS8. NOTES ON THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE GERMAN SPITZWilliam Ledbetter offers a glimpse at our distant relatives.12. MAKE YOUR CHAMPION ETHICALLYSally Baugniet discusses how many points you really need.14. MIDWEST NEWSJeanne Stafford offers proof that Boys Arent All Bad15. ASK SHU-SHUA relative of Shu-Shus behaves in a disgusting manner. By Shannon Johnson.16. SPECIALS ADDITIONTop Twenty Poms as of the January through September AKC Gazette.18. CARE AND RESEARCH by Carol A. RossonWhat those labels REALLY mean...19. VIEW POINT by Victoria PowellGenetics Part li.20. UPDATETop Ten Exhibitors, January through September AKC Gazette.21. 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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 33809 PH. 813 858-3839.This issue of the Pom Reader is made possible in part by the following advertisersFront CoverSHERRY EARL STEINMETZ PRESTIGIOUS POMS Back CoverBOB JEANNE STAFFORD WINDJAMMER POMSBAKER, 0........................................................ 17BARTHOLOMEW, N. F............................... 15CARSON, M. B............................................ 17COOK, S.......................................................... 17CREED, C....................................................... 5,7FIDDICK, J....................................................... 17FREIA, J........................................................... 15GAD, N............................................................... 9GODDARD, T. 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E....................................... 1,2TARVER, 1........................................................ 7TERRITO, S..................................................... 12The Pom Reader October 19865X.IXIACH.SOUTHLAND S TOAST TO BEV-NOR7 Pom, 1 Pom Bitch as of July 1986 - Routledge SystemPoasty goes on vacation in the mountains of Colorado and May Morning Social Lioncomes home with a Group III Group IV. Poasty will be shown Ch. Thelduns Almond Fudgeon a limited basis by her breederowner Charlotte Creed. Ch. Dunns Little Tina PreshusBreederOwnerCharlotte Creed SOUTHLAND POMS6618 Lost Ridge Pineville, LA 71360Co-OwnerJudi Boston-Payne13548 Castleton Dallas, Texas 75234CH. BEV-NORS TOASTED FUDGECh. Lennis Tar Baby of Great ElmsBev-Nors Sweet and SassyBrittons Little Miss MuffetMay Morning Social LionCh. Thelduns Almond FudgeCh. Dunns Little Tina Preshus CH. BEV-NORS FUDGE DELIGHTCh. Lennis Tar Baby of Great ElmsBev-Nors Sweet and SassyBrittons Little Miss MuffetThe Pom Reader October 19866 SHOWSIGHT - FROM THE EDITORI was never all that hot on Halloween. I dont like to wear a costume, I dont like candy, and I would never pull the pranks that are popular with many people on that particular night. Of course, I never get away with anything, so it was never worth it to try. The only window I ever tried to soap suddenly had a person looking through it from the other side. I ran like hell.But I know some people who love Halloween. For a while Duane Doll lived in a town called Independence, Kansas, which celebrates Halloween in very large way. They call it Neewollah, and have a huge, fancy celebration all week. Lots of big shots come for this and its always quite an affair. Duane was President of the Chamber of Commerce and also served as the head of The Neewollah Celebration one year, and it was, indeed, an adventure. Most of the festivities went along allright, until it came to the real money-maker, the fancy Dance. This is the highlight of the week-long festivities. They always brought in top-flight entertainment, I mean top-flight...Duane was at that time in business with Jim Halsey, manager for numerous superstars, including a gentleman I will mention in a moment. Everybody was all jazzed up for the affair until the Big Name Country Western Lady Singer who was to be the star for the fancy dance got drunk, acted like an idiot, and had to be forcibly removed from the stage. Which of course irritated all the people who had paid a small fortune to attend. Everything was in shambles until a young man came to the rescue. The young man was a not-quite-yet up-and-coming entertainer, and realized what a problem the Star had caused. The man said, I think I can help you out. They were willing to pay anything. The young man refused payment, because, after all, the Show Must Go On. And so the young man proceeded to perform, solo, with his guitar, from 1000 PM until 600 AM, more than satisfying all the people, and earning the everlasting gratitude of Duane and company. Ever since I heard that story I have felt admiration for that man, that true professional. The young mans name Roy Clark.Eleanor Miller is off to the Midwest, probably spending her prize money... Eleanor won the Mystery of the Month Contest in the September Issue of TOP NOTCH TOYS, so shes loaded with bucks and raring to go. The mystery woman was, of course, Edna Voyles, another gracious Pom person.I saw recently where Sally Baugniet got her provisional judging license that should be another super judge - Sally certainly knows Poms. Another keen pair of eyes and knowledgeable hands soon to be licensed are those of Janice Luginsland, so now Kennel Clubs have two more good choices when it comes to Pom judging. Best of luck ladiesBut back to people who like Halloween. I knew a restaurant family that I did not like. Actually, I knew two restaurant families I didnt care for, for different reasons. Now dont get me wrong, I know tons of restaurant people, and although maybe Im easier on them than some others - because I know all the flack they get, the trouble with which they contend every day - hotel-restaurant people have to be pretty bad before I dislike them. These two families were. The family that owned a chain of pizza parlors thought that they were very fancy and high-toned. They had a lot of money to throw around, and did. They did wear nice, if rather loud clothing. And they did drive very expensive, if somewhat gaudy vehicles, all of which can be borne without much trouble. But it was their attitude that really put me off. They went around acting as if they had held the mortgage on the Mayflower, when, of course, everyone knew they owed it all to tomato sauce.I have no idea what they ever did on Halloween, although they did cause their share of nightmares. But it was the other family that liked Halloween. And not much else. This The Pom Reader October 1986bunch, parents and kids alike, were lazy with a capital L. How you can be successful in the restaurant business and still be Lazy I have never figured out, but they were. Every time I went over to their house, and it was never very often, they would be sitting in the Florida room watching television and drinking probably out of boredom TV was not very much different in those days from what it is today. And the children would be eating potato chips. I know, I know, theres nothing wrong with any of that, I guess, when it is tempered with an occasional other endeavor, but it seemed to me it was all they ever did. Except on Halloween.A Case In Point When I was 12 they invited me to their cottage in northern Wisconsin for a weekend. It took their three cars to transport the troops and each car had a TV plugged into the cigarette lighter. We finally arrived at the cottage. I immediately ran down to test the lake. Perfect I couldnt wait to either plunge into it or skim across the top of it. Now, I never need companionship when around water solitary swimming is the best way for me, but as ignoring your hosts is quite rude, I ran back to find someone to swim with or at least to pull me behind the boat.Well. When I got back to the cottage, there they were. Watching TV and drinking. And the children were eating potato chips. Now in all fairness you may say that that was only an occasional tableau, and that at times when I was not present these people were bursting with energy. Ha You are wrong, and I have proof. It has to do with how they celebrated Halloween. Rather than expend the energy to go out trick-or-treating like everybody else, this bunch had an easier, lazier, way to do it. They strung a trip-wire across the front lawn. I'm not kidding, I had personal experience with it. Poor little unsuspecting eight and nine-year-old witches and goblins would come happily skipping up the path...La La La La La OOPS KERPLOP Down they would go, spilling all their candy in the process. Then, by the dawns early light, the Lazy children would drag themselves out of bed, force themselves outside, and...gather up their ill-gotten gains. Now, thats lazy.Of course, once I was lazy on Halloween. At the time and quite by choice I lived well off the beaten path. Often after a particularly hectic time on the road it was my habit to lock myself in with a pile of books and ignore the phone and everything else. And so one Halloween I didnt even realize that it was Halloween. Long about eight-thirty in the evening, there was a teeny, tiny knock on the door. I was irritated - everyone I knew knew better than to bug me when I was in hibernation. Prepared to repel the intruder, I yanked open the door and...there stood a teeny, tiny, terrified little probably five- year-old Pirate. I was shocked - way out here At his age Alone I looked out in the drive - there stood his mother, peering around the house, running security for the little tyke, but he had had the guts to walk up a dark drive by himself and knock on an unwelcoming door. And then the little Pirate spoke. Twick - Or...Twick - Or...Twick....and then he started to cry.I came completely unglued. I dashed around the house, finding anything that resembled a treat - some expensive chocolates someone had given me went into his bag. A bag of potato chips I know, I know went in there, too. Then I had a little bowl on the coffee table into which I always dumped my change. I dumped that in. By the time the kid left, he had made quite a haul but we both came away with something He had learned that courage is sometimes greatly rewarded, and I had learned that other peoples needs can not be subject to my mood.I moved away from that place and state ten years ago, but Ill bet that kid comes back every Halloween, just in case. Have a happy Halloween, my friends, and knock on my door anytime you like.JMcG7 SOUTHLANDS TOASTED FUDGEi Major pointed goes Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex to his half sisterCh. Southlands Toast To Bev-Nor inColorado.Watch for Lil Toasty with Charlotte this fall.Sire Ch. Bev-Nors Toasted Fudge, 1 Pom 1981, 1982, 1983.Dam Ch. Southland Happy BirthdayBil - Breed winner and Group placer.Lil Toasty is sirinq gorgeous puppies. Stud fee 150.00Breeder-Owner Charlotte Creed6618 Lost Ridge Pineville, LA 71360 Ph. 318-466-3456Co-BreederCo-Owner Beverly Norris7747 Meadow Road Pasadena, MD 21122 Ph. 301-255-1343,IDAS TOUCH OF BEV-NORSpeedy causes quite a stir as he makes his debut in the ring - pictured with judge Frank Oberstar Speedy takes Best of Winners for a 4 point major at the Houston KC. Speedy also went Best in Sweepstakes from the 6-9 puppy class under judge Janice Luginsland at the Houston Pom Specialty. Since then he has taken 4 BW and 3 BOBs over specials.Sire Ch. Bev-Nors ToastmasterDam Idas Lil Magnolia BlossomWatch for this super red sable puppy with CharlotteBreeder-Owner Ida Tarver10212 Gordon Street Pineville, LA 71360 318-443-3733Co-OwnerHandler Charlotte Creed6618 Lost Ridge Pineville, LA 71360 318-466-3456The Pom Reader October 19868NOTES ON THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENTOF THE GERMAN SPITZPart I By William LedbetterThe German Spitz, progenitor of the American Pomeranian, belongs to the few dog breeds whose origin can be traced with a high degree of accuracy. In remains of the oldest human settlements which have been discovered up until the present time, dating back to the latter part of the Early Stone Age - for example, in the lake dwellers villages discovered throughout Switzerland, in Germany, and other Central European countries Lake Constance, Lake Ladoga, Bieler Lake - skeletons of predominantly one dog breed have been found. Because these well-preserved skeletons were discovered in peatmoss layers of the lakes and swampy moors or peat bogs, rich in the excellent preservative tannic acid, this breed was named Tor- fhund peat-moss dog, or Cam's familiarispalustris Ruetimeyer. The German archaeologist Karl Ludwig Ruetimeyer was probably the first person who undertook the task of classifying these canine skeletons. Especially the well-preserved skull of one dog inspired him to seek a connection and relationship to modern dog breeds. He discovered that not only the form, but also the size of these skeletons corresponded very closely to that of the present-day German Middle Spitz 11-14 inches at the withers. This canine prototype changed very little during the following Bronze Age 1900 - 800 B.C.1Isomewhat shortened with a more pronounced stop or discontinuation from the brain capsule, and a more sharply-protruding occiput back of the head was developed. Generally speaking, this smaller prototype resembled larger modern-day Pomeranians or German Kleinspitz 9-10V2 inches height at the withers.1A pair of White German Middle Spitz 11-14.5 inches at the withers, bred by Stephan Knoch of West Germany.It is assumed that this first house dog served mainly to guard and warn his master of wild animals, which were a constant source of danger to Stone Age man. Thus, a sharp sense of hearing and an alertly keen, watchful eye are original characteristics of our Spitz and Pomeranians, characteristics which have been preserved up to the present time.1With the cultural progress of Stone Age man, the appearance of the Torfspritz changed. This transformation could have resulted either from selective breeding or from selection due to environmental influences. To one extreme, the dynamic transformation caused by climate led to the development of a larger prototype, the original size of which corresponds approximately to that of the present-day Wolfspitz Keeshond. Food shortage, or selective breeding toward a dog requiring a minimum of maintenance, was probably the evolutionary force toward a smaller prototype, which, of course, underwent over many centuries innumerable further mutative changes, which are manifest in the various skull forms. The brain cavity became enlarged, the facial portion becameThe Pom Reader October 1986Pure White Kleinspitz small Spitz, 9-11 inches at the withers bred by Karl Busse of West Germany, Germany's eldest breeder of the Small Spitz in pure white, recently producing tiny Pom-sized ones in pure white.The skull of the original prototype differentiated simultaneously in another direction an elongated brain cavity with a lower-set occiput, coupled with a less-shortened facial portion without a pronounced stop or discontinuation from the brain capsule was the result. More and more, the form of a Pinscher or Schnauzer is recognizable.1The prehistorical Spitz and Pomeranians had generally a lower nasal opening and a more narrow nasal tube and cavity than do modern dog breeds. The olfactory organ and sense of smell were only developed mutatively, thus gradually, during the course of time to their present perfection.1To summarize, the present-day groups remain as direct descendants of the Torfhund all German Sptiz varieties, progenitors of the Pomeranian, and all varieties of the Pinscher and Schnauzer. Professor Ludwig Beckmann, one of Germanys leading canine experts at the turn of the century, wrote in his History and Description of the Modern Dog Breeds Braunschweig, Germany 19042 The Spitz-like dogs represent definitely in all cultures the oldest form of our domesticated dog. ...The skull of the Torfhund showed an elegant form the brain capsule was somewhat arched with few pronounced bone ridges, the zygomatic arch was weakly developed, the eye socket was large, the muzzle moderately pointed and relatively short. The bite was still weakly developed."2 In another section he wroteThe German Spitz varieties surpass all other breeds of domestic dogs in their vigilance. Stable and steadfast, distrustful and suspicious, constantly alert and very observing of all that occurs in their surroundings, they are alarmed by the slightest suspicion of danger or threat to their masters well-being. Every bit of will and energy is dedicated to the watchful protection of their master and to the guardianship of his homestead - with a heart-moving devotion unequalled by anyother breed.2Continued next page9MULTI GROUP WINNING jy'IW I mCH. TEXICANS GIANT KJLLLK CHULA\.0sIf V 1 BISS HOUSTON SPECIALTY AUGUST 7 86 DOROTHY NICKLESSAN JACINTO KC GROUP I, ROBERT CAVINESS - BOB, DARRELL W. BAKERENTRY OF 3,500 DOGS - 407 TOY DOGSBOB - HOUSTON KC - FRANK G. OBERSTAR - THANK YOU ALLOwner NORMA C. GAD Presenter PETER J. GALINDO Breeder ERIKA MOUREAU10William Ledbetter on the German Spitz continued Already in the year 1700, the East German province of Pomerania, which borders on the Baltic Sea and extends from the area west of the Island Ruegen to the Vistula River, was famous for its truly superb White Spitz in various size categories. This explains the name Pommer or Pommerle, which many Germans still call their smaller White Spitz. The English name Pomeranian can, of course, be traced back to this German name. The West German province of Baden Wuerttemberg is regarded as the original home of the Black Spitz varieties, where they are called Spitzer. In the Stuttgart region and areas surrounding the cities Heidelberg, Heilbronn and Mannheim, the tiny Black Spitz have been bred since the Middle Ages the very small Black Spitz are still often called Mannheimer Spitz, and it is from this area that Queen Victoria of England imported her original breeding stock.51AvA quartet of Black Small Spitz bred by Mrs. Waltraud Omlin of West Germany. These dogs carry the gene for dark chocolates.In his famous portrait Morning Stroll 1785, the British artist Gainsborough shows a beautiful Giant German White Spitz white Keeshond with precisely the breed characteristics which have been preserved over thousands of years to the present time. At that time the Giant German White Spitz was the favorite of British High Society. Gainsborough featured these splendid beauties in his paintings again and again. Even the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII of England, never traveled to European resorts without his Giant White Spitz companion. Unfortunately, the outbreak of World War I marked the end of the popularity of this typically German breed in England.5 After World War II, only a very few breeders remained in Germany to keep this variety from becoming extinct. The Giant White Spitz had accompanied German emigrants to the Volga River in the Soviet Ukraine and to Canada and the United States where they were, unfortunately, not preserved as a pure- breed3 the smaller American Eskimo Spitz UKC is said to have been partially derived from the German-American remnants of the Giant German White Spitz.In the 19th century, Queen Victoria of England imported smaller German Spitz, which she called Pomeranians. Her Gona, one of the top prize winning Pomeranians at British shows, is said to have been bred directly from German imports. Her favorite, Windsors Marco, was a German Spitz, which Queen Victoria purchased in Italy.3By the beginning of the 19th century, the color breeding of the German Spitz had already made considerable progress and the color divisions already existed - the results of century-long breeding efforts.3The golden age of the German Spitz is the period before railroads and trains traversed the countryside. One or more Spitz were the dependable companions of the German carters, coach or wagon drivers and navigators on the rivers and Baltic or North Sea. TheThe Pom Reader September 1986popularity of the German Spitz was depicted by many German writers of that period, for example Gustav Frenssen in Joern Uhl, and Joseph von Lauff.The famous artist Ludwig Richter portrayed the Spitz in many of his delightful pictures. Even long before that, Martin Luther was so fond of this small Spitz named Belferlein that he promised him a stool by his side in heaven. In many of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts letters to and from his family, their small Spitz Pimperl is an amusing source of entertainment. After Mozarts death, the following lyrics to an incompleted musical aria were found Du kannst gewiss nicht treulos sein, ach nein, ach nein, mein Spitz You could never be disloyal to me of that Im certain, Oh no, oh no, my Spitz Unfortunately, the melody was never found. Especially Wilhelm Busch made the German Spitz immortal in his verses. Who has not read the stories about the little Katzenjam- mer Kids, Max and Moritz, especially the one in which Widow Boltes poor little Spitz was punished for the little rascals mischief Germans of the Baden-Wuerrtemberg area still know and retell the humorous stories dating back to around 1910 of King Wilhelm II of Wuerttemberg and his beautiful Small White Spitz. Germans from the wine-producing regions remember back before World War II, when the farmers brought their wine to town by horse and wagon. Under the coach seat or behind the wine keg always lay the familys Spitz, watchfully observing the unfamiliar surroundings. After business had been transacted and the wine had been brought down into the cellars of the restaurants, the wine producer celebrated with his patrons. In the evening, after the wine producer had left the city and was approaching his home area, it usually occurred that he fell asleep on the seat of his coach. The horse, of course, knew the way back to his stall...and the Spitz He had control over everything the farmer, the horse, the wagon, and above all, the farmers wallet No one even dared to approach his master4A typical Black Small Spitz, bred by Mrs. Waltraud Omlin of West Germany. Mr. Ledbetter writes, This bitch carried a recessive gene for the darkest, heaviest-coated chocolates I ever saw.In the latter part of the 19th Century, the breeding of the German Spitz declined somewhat, due to the fact that special clubs for many other breeds, including new mode breeds, were organized in Germany, one after the other. Not until the year 1899 was the Verein fuer Deutsche Spitze German Spitz Club founded, with which a new epoch for the German Spitz began.A native of Mississippi, William Ledbetter has lived in Germany for almost 20 years. Our thanks to Mr. Ledbetter for the article and the use of the photos. NEXT MONTH The German Standard and reference works.11DOO-SHAY DESIGNER GENESNOW ON SALE ATJOHNSONSin Holly, Michigan 4 completely different styles to choose fromWE HAVE LEVI JORDACHE WRANGLER CHIC manufactured bySouthlands Tar Babys Image Thanks to Charlotte Creed ex Doo-Shays Har La Quinnthanks to J. A. BaylissDOO-SHAY POMERANIANS6270 Tripp Road Holly, Michigan 48442 313634-1331GOLDEN AIRES POMERANIANSGOLDEN AIRE WEE HEARTSTOPPERPatti is currently being shown byMarcus Lauri Bach.She is pointed at nine months and hope she will finish soon.Thanks to Cassandra Ready for allowing us to have Patti.Two female puppies available siredby CH. CHRISCENDO WESTERN EXPRESS.GOLDEN AIRES POMSJohn Sharon MasnickHCR 65 Box 745 Huger, SC 29450 Phone 803-928-3511J 9I BEST OF OPPOSITE SEXROANOKE KENNEL CUB ItThe Pom Reader October 198612MAKE YOUR CHAMPION ETHICALLYSally Baugnietr'Congratulations, you have a Champion. If you have played the game the best you could with good ethics and good will toward your fellow exhibitor, the congratulations are sincere and memorable. This article is meant to help the new exhibitor and remind the old. We all make mistakes, but if we learn from those mistakes and take steps to prevent them from happening again we surely can be forgiven. Believe me, I have made some doozies.As a review for the beginner, here are some basic American Kennel Club rules that pertain to the requirements for making a Champion of Record.A.K.C. requires fifteen points, including two majors, each earned under two different judges and at least one other point awarded by a third judge, to have your dog become a Champion of Record. A major is three to five points earned in a single show - the number of points is calculated according to the number of dogs and the number of bitches that are shown in your breed at that particular show. The number of dogs and bitches needed to gain a certain number of points for every breed of dog is always printed in that shows catalog.If your dog goes Best of Winners, it has the highest number of points available in that show for your breed in the classes. For example That day there are four points in dogs, two in bitches. Winners bitch goes Best of Winners and is therefore judged to be better than Winners dog she earns the same number of points as Winners Dog.AKC now has provision for extra points earned when a class dog or bitch goes Best of Breed or Best of Opposite Sex over a Specials dog or bitch. The number of Specials Champions of Record in competition are added to the total number of the sex of the Best of Breed winner. The number of the Best of Opposite Sex is added to the total number of that sex. Points are then calculated accordingly. A class entry that goes First in Group gets the highest number of points available to any breed in that Group for that show . You should be so lucky A class dog one in competition that is not yet a Champion of Record going Best in Show is awarded the most number of points available to any breed in that show. Dont hold your breath for that one.Keep in mind that you need fifteen points - including two majors, under two different judges. Any more points than that does not make your dog more of a champion. Occasionally you may have a dog that needs one or two points and earns three to five points in the last show. The dog then finishes with more than fifteen points, but this is ethical.I feel that it would be unethical for a handler, be it owner or professional, to put more than twenty points on the dog. It may cause hard feelings, because you are depriving another dog of points. This day and age with the higher entry and handling fees, it makes it even more important that a dog not compile unneeded points and take points away from a deserving dog.When a dog needs both majors and has nine points, or needs one major and has twelve points it would be considered poor ethics to show that dog in a one- or two-point show unless an exhibitor asks you to show it to hold the points or unless your dog is the only one of its sex entered in the classes.After you have finished your dog, you no longer show it in anythingAexcept the Specials class Best of Breed. Many times the dog is already entered in the classes in two or three weekends of advance shows. AKC allows you to move it to Specials class if you believe it is a finished Champion. You must do this at least Vz hour before the start of the show, with the Superintendent. The Superintendent will move the dog up to Specials class. When Best of Breed class is called, you will have your dog there to compete with the Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, and other Best of Breed Specials.Occasionally an exhibitor miscounts the number of dogs in competition or forgets about one that was disqualified, or for some reason thought there were more points than there were. This is why ethically you can allow a couple of points beyond fifteen. This is also why it is a good idea to check the duplicate of the judges book available at the Superintendents Table. You should keep good records of your dogs wins. Write the name of your dog, name of the judge, the name and the date of the show, the win and the number of points earned at that show. These should be double-checked against the published wins for each show in the AKC official publication, the AKC Gazette.If you hire a professional to show your dog, make sure it is a dog worthy of being shown. Ask if they are showing another dog or bitch of that breed. It might make a difference and you might want to wait. Tell them that you dont want your dog shown out of coat or ungroomed. Let them know that fifteen points is enough to finish your dog. The professional sends you your ribbons, marked pages from each show in which your dog was entered, and the bill. Be sure to hire an ethical professional. Belonging to a professional organization does not necessarily mean that every member is ethical. Some handlers, be it owner or professional, have different standards of ethics.Each owner-handler and professional-handler should take the responsibility of setting a good example for the novice exhibitor and keeping this sport a clean one. Good ethics and common sense makes dog showing more enjoyable. Now go to the dow shows with a smile on your face, do the best you can - and better luck next time. You might go Best In ShowSally Baugniet2ZLIZZ dDESIREES CANDY RIPPLE - Best of Breed, Group IV - Kennesaw 3 points 4 more points Labor Day Weekend WB Salisbury KC 2 pts., judge Dr. T. Allen Kirk Jr. WB Raleigh KC 2 pts., judge W. E. Dean Jr.. THANK YOUDesaree Sandifer 509 Oakdale Street704 865-0589 Gastonia, NC 28054OwnerHandler SANDRA TERRITOP.O. Box 33 Lakeland, LA 70752 Tel. 504 627-5200The Pom Reader October 198613Now that summer is over... DOVER HOLIHOUSE HEAD BACK TO THE RINGw-v rPLACiCLASS ToysownersBarbara Robert Breden794 S. Willlow Avenue Rialto, CA 92376POMBREDENS HEAVENLY TOY BOYWatch for Toy with agent Pat Foley.Toy is at public stud.Agent FLASH Dover Holihouse announce their first parti litter byPat Foley Toy out of Holihouse Dover Snow Bunny solid bitch carry609-394-0298ing Parti 9-24-86,3 Boys - 2 with very wide blazes, one with parti markings.DO YOU WANT THE PERFECT POMa perfect gift for Christmas0v0\6actual size 12 in. x 58 in. approx.14K Gold Pendant or Tie Tac is only 55.00 Prices subject to Current Gold PricesPlease send me A Perfect Pom Pendant 55.00 A Perfect Pom Tie Tac 55.00 A Perfect Pom Earring 95.00Postage and Handlind pre-paid and insured for the amount of purchase.SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TOM. Deane Rinehart, Pres.422 W. Fairchild Drive Greater Oklahoma Pomeranian Club Inc.Midwest City, OK 73110 P.O. Box 10942 Oklahoma City, OK 73145405732-0402Virginia Dimick, Sec.8 Burkway Del City, OK 73115 405677-2511The Pom Reader October 1986MIDWEST NEWSJeanne StaffordThis seems to be the year for moves. Doug Shannon Johnson, Tim Sue Goddard, Edna Girardot, and of course Bob and I have all made recent moves. How did you others survive it Were still recovering from ours and still living out of boxes. Luckily, we had several willing helpers on moving day that kept things going at a pretty fast pace By mid afternoon, everything had been moved, except for the dogs. I dont know about you, but there are very few people I trust with my dogs. So after everyone else left, Bob and I started moving equipment, pens, and dogs. And last but not least, we moved our 2 day old litter of three males. All in all, everything went well, and we are enjoying our new home very much. Id like to thank the many people who have not lost patience with me the last few months. Now that things are settling down, I hope to start answering letters again, and of course submitting this article Do you hear me Joe.I have recently had the pleasure of seeing two beautiful Poms for the first time. In June, it was Ch. Bells Houston Star Performer at the Berrien Kennel Club show where he won the Group. And of course meeting Skip Piazza was a delight in itself. And in July, there was the lovely bitch Ch. Hilanes Sonja of Mai T Toi at the LaPorte Kennel Club Show. She has also been doing a lot of Group winning and placing.Congratulations to Sue Talsma and Ch. Hi Times Kaleidoscope owner, Olive Lancey on their first Group win at Muskegon Kennel Club show. It was a thrill to watch, and Im so glad I was there to share the excitement. In my eyes, you two were the Best that day.I have gotten so many calls lately for puppies, and of course I dont have anything ready to go. Ive referred them as best I can, but Im sure there are other breeders in and around my area that I dont know of. Ive referred breeders in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, and even Tennessee. Drop me a line if and when you have puppies, most of my callers dont mind having to travel a bit. Before I close, theres one more thing I just have to share with you. While talking on the phone to my friend Claudia Pfeffer one day, I expressed my disappointment on getting 5 males out of my last two litters, no bitches Claudia responded, Why Jeannie, little boys grow up to make Best In Shows Needless to say, my whole outlook has changed. After all, Claudia is practically an expert on Best in Shows, wouldnt you sayUntil next month...Jeanne Stafford1231 Carberry Road, Niles, Ml 49120oCenette omeraniandStud Service available on the following studsCh. Great Elms Lil Man of Lenette, 100.00.312 pound orange. Grandson of Ch. Great Elms Timstopper Too. Ch. Woods Magic Masterpiece. 100.00 4 pound orange. Son of Ch. Models Gold Momento.Ch. Tomanoll's Wee Short Stack 100.00 312 pounds, Irish Setter red - line bred for many generations. Beaver of Lenette 75.00Pointed - deep red, 4 pounds. Son of Ch. Models Timstoppers Echo.Puppies generally available from these studs as well as other top studs.4345 Rogers Lake Road, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Ph 704 938-2042. K. G. Griffith, ownerThe Pom Reader October 1986LLL KENNELS PRESENTSKS CH. LLL MOONGOLD TRAPPER These LLL Poms available sired by TrapperCh. LLL Ts Gold Crystal, F, 4'A, org. 984 Male, org., 42486. Dam Ch. Crystal Female, org. 12485. Dam Ch. KatyOther Show Prospects Male, red org. sable, 42286.Sire Ch. LLL Charming Gold Brandywine.Dam Rosewoods Gold Mite Legacy.Male, red org. 7386.Sire Ch. LLL Ts Totally Awesome Dam LLL Ts Gold Bubblicious, mjr. ptd.Litter of 2 males, 1 female, red org. 82586.Sire Ch. LLL Mite of Gold Deuce Dam Ch. LLL Kaptivating Katy Male, org. 4, 82185, 6 pts.major.Janice Luginsland, Rt.1, Box 97, Americus, KS 66835 Ph. 316-443-5157CHESAIPOMERANIANSMostly BonnerAristic LinesCHESAI POMSROBERT JOAN REILLY 26093 HIGHWAY 281 NORTH SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78260 Ph. 512-438-266715yUA 'SAu-uAu'The following has been rated I I insulting and insolent. Please dont take a personal offense against Shu-Shus contemptuous conduct. Continue to write - we love hearing from you. Letters may be condensed to fit available space.Dear Shu-ShuI went to my first outside show and I must admit, it was great fun for a small kid like me. I did everything right, too, just like you would do. 1 sat through the combing and brushing just before I was called into the ring and not once did I move or scream in pain. Pretty good, eh, Shu-Shu Mom and I entered the ring and the minute I hit the green grass I did what ali good little Pomeranians do when they are asked to go out. Pretty good, eh Shu-Shu Mom then said, Come on, Sabra, lets go. 1 did But this time in a different spot. After I ran and twisted and jumped on lead all through that damp freshly cut grass, Mom yelled NO...I thought she said roll -1 did My fur looked cute, wet, kinkie, and green. Pretty good, eh Shu-Shu The judge then said, Let her get on the table. I thought she said, Let her jump on the sable. Im so sorry whoever you were. The judge proceeded and we were all lined up in a nice neat row the judge pointed to me and I guess she said Last - I thought she said Fast, so I ran to first place position. The judge missed me when she passed out the ribbons, but everyone makes mistakes. I guess the judge concluded by saying to everyone, Dont forget to stay for Group....l could have sworn she said, Dont forget to stay and poop. I did Pretty good, eh Shu-ShuI wanted to do everything perfect, just like you, Shu-Shu. I can hardly wait for the next outside show.Your roommateSABRAHolly, MichiganDear SabraI dont think that Mom shares your exhilaration for your next appearance. ..oris it performance One thing for sure, you are a keeper, cause youre perfect, just like MELove,Shu-ShuSend your letters to Shu-Shu Shannon Johnson at 6270 Tripp Road, Holly, Ml 48442.^aneaJerrie Freia P. O. Box 2775 Morgan City, LA 70381 504-384-7466ICERAMA POMERANIANSSKIP PIAZZA Co-OwnerProfessional Handler Jon MarcantonioTHE KENNELS 527 B Church Road Avondale, PA 19311 215-268-8000 or 215-268-2266Labradors 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 72853 ^Afiaoe' ASomeramasiMarlene Marlin Presser209 886-5561 21789 E. Hwy 4 Stockton, CA 95205rgjiohn e. heaftzPROFESSIONAL HANDLING IN CANADA POMS A SPECIALTY P.O. BOX 1259, TRURO, N.S. CANADA PHONE 902 895-7427JUSTA POMS presentsCh. Justa Menehune Group Placing _and Austins A Knight To RememberHeavy Coated BlackWATCH FOR THEM AT THE SHOWS SHARON HIEMENZ Rt 1, Remington Road 904 437-2190 Ormond Beach. FL 32074BEV-NOR POMS - Home of Ch. Bev-Nors Toasted Fudge, 1Pom 1981. 1982, 1983, 3 Stud Dog 1985, 24 BIS, 5 Specialties, Sire of Top Winning Female 1984. 1985, sire of 1st Black Tan to go BISA, CHampions, Multiple Group Winners. Stud fee 200.00 limited to 20.Ch. Theldun's Almond Fudge, 2 Stud Dog 1985, sire of 26 Champions, BIS dogs. Group. Specialty winners ltd. to 15 bitches per year. Stud fee 250.00. Ch. Bev-Nors Statesman. Multi Group winner. 1986 Best in Sweepstakes winner New York. Stud fee 200.00.Bev Norris. 7747 Meadow Rd.. Pasadena. MD 21122. 301-255-1343.TIM SUE POMERANIANSCome see us ANYTIME in our new homeTIM SUE GODDARD Route 2, Box 540 Opelousas, LA 70570 318 543-6622The Pom Reader October 198616------------- SPECIALS ADDITION ------------TOPTWENTY POMERANIANS - JANUARY THRU SEPTEMBER 1986 GAZETTEPresently we find a number of Poms making their impact in Specials competition. In order to keep you informed as to the progress of these hard-working members of the breed, we are pleased to offer you SPECIALS ADDITION. SPECIALS ADDITION is your monthly rating system of the Top Twenty Pomeranians in the United States. Rules for the rating system are as follows.Breed points not to be confused with Championship points are allotted to individuals according to the highest placement received in any given AKC show, as reported in the American Kennel Club Show, Obedience and Field Trials Awards Book. Only this source will be used for point awards.A number of points has been allotted to the various placements, and they are as followsBEST IN SHOW All Breeds..................... 500BEST IN SHOW Specialty...................... 250BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX Specialty. 75TOY GROUP FIRST................................... 250TOY GROUP SECOND.............................. 150TOY GROUP THIRD..................................... 75TOY GROUP FOURTH................................ 25BEST OF BREED......................................... 10Statistician Susan Wade. The following is the listing of the Top Twenty Pomeranians, as compiled from the JANUARY THRU SEPTEMBER 1986 AKC Gazette1 Dog CH. PRECIOUS PETITES GABRIEL 1 Bitch CH. HILANES SONJA OF MAI-T-TOIPOINTS NAME4605 CH. PRECIOUS PETITES GABRIEL D............................2865 CH. HERDS LITTLE YO YO D.........................................1660 CH. D-NEES DARIN DUFFIE D.......................................1655 CH. GREAT ELMS PRINCE CHARMING H D...1440 CH. PRECIOUS PETIT RIPLE SUPREME D....................1290 CH. DAISYS LITTLE BIT OF JABIL D..............................1290 CH. TEXICANS GIANT KILLER CHULA D......................1205 CH. BI-MAR SUNDANCE KID D.......................................1050 CH. HILANES SONJA OF MAI T TOI B..........................1040 CH. POMIRISH SCOOTERS VICTORY D.......................975 CH. APOLLOETTE EVER READY ROCKY D.935 CH. MULLERS ENCORE D..............................................900 CH. BELLS HOUSTON STAR PERFORMER D555 CH. HI TIMES KALEIDOSCOPE B...................................505 CH. APOLLOETTE FOOLISH PLEASURE D....475 CH. BEV-NORS STATESMAN D......................................475 CH. TEXICANS GREAT BALLS OF FIRE D.... 455 CH. SOUTHLANDS TOAST TO BEV-NOR B 420 CH. HARBINS TIME TO POP THE CORK D... 410 CH. PATRICKS MR. LARRY D........................................BISABISS BOSS 3 2111 11111Tie placements alphabetical1 4 9342212231n m iv bob5 5 4 132 2 3 92 3 3 63 2 133 4 2 145 1 3 143 2 1 161- 132 1 1 151 2 1 144 4-82 1 4 211 1 52 1 132 12 81 - 1 142 12 51 1 1 132- 2712 2 6Your Showcase for Purebred PomsThe Pom Reader October 198617The Pom ReaderAll about Poms and Pom People12 Months - 12 Issues24.00 third class post 40.00 first class postOverseas 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 8.00Full Color is avaiable at 250.00 additional per page. Ads 14 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 totfleater8848 Beverly Hills Lakeland, FL 33805 813 858-2639Pom Acres KenneQ\ fAYAP YAP TIMSON O POM ACRESWe have several promising litters due...Pom Acres Kennei R.R. 4Cedar Fails, Iowa 50613Robert Juanita Fiddick Telephone 319-989-2199EMCEES 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. 804 740-7977JD's 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. 805 943-6516WITH PLANNED PARENTHOOD DARRELL OLGA BAKER 207 Shirleen Drive Seabrook, Texas 77586 713 326-2250MILLAMORELEANOR KEN MILLER5426 Spring Lake Drive Lakeland, Florida 33803 Residence Telephone 813 646-5864Rain Beau PomeraniansHome ofAmerican Canadian Ch. Coys Lucky EightAt stud to approved bitchesJean Sue Cook6810 S. Magnolia. Ocala. Florida 32676 904 237-1636J r ecioits CLAUDIA PFEFFER Precious PetitescuresP.O. BOX 10432 Jefferson, LA 70181 504 737-1729NORMA C. GAD 915 584-0942HOME OF THEif KILLER AND ALL THOSE GORGEOUS GIRLS 5908 Westside Road El Paso, TX 79932 STARLITE POMERANIANS Home of Champion Bitches STARLITES LUCKY SHANTICY STARLITES MISS DRAGON MITE STARLITES EDITOR S BWITCHED STARLITE FANTICYS STAR MAKER Write for color photos or pedigrees Gayle Tom Griffin 9125 De Jong Road. Amity. OR 97101The Pom Reader October 198618 Care And ResearchCarol A. RossonWHAT THOSE LABELS REALLY MEAN....... 1kXChoosing a brand of food for your kennel program can be a very tedious task. In our report we will attempt to offer a better understanding of what manufacturers are really trying to tell us or not tell us about their products.Certain information is required on every package. Below is a list of those requirements and a brief description of each. Required information must consist of1. Product name2. Manufacturer or distributor name and address3. Guaranteed analysis4. List of ingredients5. Net weight6. Feeding guides there are provided as an option of themanufacturerGuaranteed Analysis Required by state law., this is a general description of the food, including percentages of fiber, protein, fat and water. May show ash content. Percentages are listed as maximums and minimums and may not reflect quantity present. Below is an example of how percentages could change and still remain within the rangesGuaranteed Analysis Protein Min. 20.0Fat Min. 9.0Example A Example BProtein 20.2 Protein 23.9Fat 12.3 Fat 9.2As you can see there can be a significant difference. It should also be noted that the Guaranteed Analysis doesnt reflect actual analytical content nor does it reflect nutritional value, and should not be used as an indicator of quality or performance. Other factors not reflected are1. availability of nutrients2. biological value of protein3. digestibility of fat4. availability of vitamins and minerals Ingredient Panel The label includes ingredients in the food and must be listed in preponderance. This label is helpful in drawing general conclusions, as to protein, minerals, calcium, and etc. It is important to note that the use of broad terminology creates allowable differences in actual ingredients and quality. It is important to study this label carefully, since its information on by-products could be a deciding factor in selecting a brand of food.Price This is probably one of the most important labels to us. Many food are priced higher simply because they contain more meat content - this does not mean they contain more nutritional value. Others, although cheaply priced, require you to feed supplements andor larger amounts. Another item that should be checked is weight. Even though many appear to be the same size, there is a possibility of a difference of several ounces. All these items may represent savings or loss to your feeding program.Feeding Instructions This information is provided as a guideline for feeding various sized animals. Since no two dogs are alike, amount requirements will differ, thus the reason for wide ranges. In selecting a proper amount it is interesting to note that while one brand of food may weigh 3 ounces per cup, another may weigh 5 ounces. Try weighing your present brand of food. Compare with another brand. You may be surprised with the results.After all the facts are in you are now ready to select a food. While nutritional value is important there is on more area to consider...the real judge may very well be your dog. How is performance AppealTake time to check your label. It can make a differenceUntil next month...continued health C.A.R.The Pom Reader October 198619ViewPointVICTORIA POWELLGENETICS PART IILast month we looked at the responsibility of good breeders to breed ethically and be versed in genetics. At this time I would like to present some thoughts and ideas from the science of genetics, albeit briefly due to the scope of the subject.There is no possible way to justly cover genetics in a broad sense in one or two magazine articles, so instead I suggest to the serious student of good breeding to study up on the science as much as possible. Acquire for your personal library one or two of the better genetics books. My own favorite is Dog Genetics - How To Breed Better Dogs by Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia TFH Publications. The first thing necessary to understand in studying genetics is that even though a dogs hereditary factors are often referred to as bloodlines a dogs characteristics are determined by the mixing passing on at conception of the dogs parents genes, not blood, resulting in a gene pool which in turn forms the new dogs. It is always important to remember that any dog is an equal mixture of both his parents genetic characteristics, hopefully keeping you, the breeder, from discounting faults or over-emphasizing the virtues of only one of the parents. Knowing this makes it easier to understand how a pedigree and knowledge of the dogs contained within aids you in determining the sources of the contributions to the gene pool of the litter you just bred. So please never forget that each parent is equally responsible for the litter of puppies.But, now it becomes a little more complicated. Your pup receives his characteristics from his parents, but his genetic make-up is also influenced by the genes his parents received from their parents, and so on. Therefore, it is feasible and entirely possible that your puppy may have received some of the genes passed on by his paternal grandfather to his father via the acquiring of his fathers genes at conception. This is part of the explanation for why litter- mates vary greatly. There is no way to tell for sure which of the parents genes each pup has inherited. You have a good basic idea of how your pups can turn out if you have carefully linebred and are familiar with all the dogs in the pedigree back several generations. But if you suddenly decide to outcross for whatever reason, then you start all over again not knowing exactly what you will get from this new mixing of genes.It is at this point that no matter how experienced you are, a good working knowledge of dominant and recessive genes and how they work comes in handy. Any attempt to breed, especially line- or in- breeding, without understanding these basics can have disastrous results. Even if you do get a good set of pups from unwise breeding, the chances of any of those pups producing something wonderful are slim at best. The reason for this is called heterosis, which is the burying of recessive traits in one generation. You can not eliminate recessive problemns in just one breeding you can arrest the problem for the time, but chances are high that whatever the recessive trait may be that it will recur within the second generation. That is why just breeding to a winner because he is a winner, without studying his offspring and their progeny if possible and without carefully researching his pedigree is a mistake, for in the...long-run you generally have problems crop up you dont need. Now, I know that this may sound confusing to some, but as I said, this is just a brief overview of genetics, meant more to spur you to further study than to answer all your questions. Next time we will talk a little about phenotypes and genotypes, or, the debate of type vs. pedigree breeding. Which is right Both are, especially when balanced carefully against each other so as to attain optimum resultsUntil next time - heres to better Poms VikkiMultiple Best In ShowCH. Bl-MAR SUNDANCE KIDBI-MAR POMERANIANSMary A. Rosenbaum Phones36520 28th Ave. South 206-838-6397Federal Wav. Wa 98003 206-927-2369CH. MCKAMEYS IDEAL SUNSATIONitm vAT STUDCh. McKameys Ideal Conquest Ch. McKamey's Ideal Stylestepper Krystals Cherry Kijafa Ch. Millamors Moonrock Ch. Daja Justa RocksampleHoods Sweet Cookie PTDCh. Ken Gay Cavalier Joe Ch. McKamey's Cavaliers Pepper McKameys Little Dutchess Ch. McKameys Enchanting Pepper Ch. McKameys Enchanting Ben Jo McKamey's Blossom Jo Ch. McKameys Ideal Conquest Ch. McKameys' Star of GoldMcKamey's Star Millicent Ch. McKamey's Ideal Perfection Ch. McKameys Ideal Sunsation McKameys Elnor DianePuppies for breeding, show ring, or lovable pets, all popular bloodlines including Cavaliers. Sungolds. Millamor. Bonner. Creider, Hood. Cherokee. Emcees, Great Elms. Artistic, Models. Browns. Dixieland, English Hadleighs. Preservenes. Akela's. going back to our good old lines Julo's. Moneybox, and many more.. UOur -V c ffuvzuA'Mrs. Norris McKamey, Route 1. Bettendorf, IA 52722, 319 332-5809The Pom Reader October 198620------------- UPDATE ----------------TOPTEN EXHIBITORSJANUARY THRU SEPTEMBER 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 JANUARY THRU SEPTEMBER 1986 AKC GAZETTE.EXHIBITOR............................POINTSM. M. PRESSER......................................65GEMMILL PLONKEY.............................. 59S. BAUGNIET...........................................55DELORES WATTS....................................55E. GIRARDOT............................................. 50T. HOOBAN..............................................41A. G. GONOS.........................................40E. MILLER..................................................40A. LA FORTUNE.........................................36C. READY................................................... 35Tie placements alphabeticalYour Showcase for Purebred PomsThe Pom Reader October 1986GENERALLY SPEAKING...by Susan WadeI have been called many things - from Poor Susan, to That idiot, Susan", all the way to Blankety-blank Susan". However, one of my I favorite appellations is "The Canine Mid-Wife of Polk County." Given me by the receptionist at my Vets office.I dont want to insinuate that I am licensed for this chore, it just seems to work out that way. I have whelped litters of Great Danes, Irish Setters, German Shorthairs, Dobes, Bichons, Beagles, Dachshunds Standard and Miniature, and several Toy Breeds. To that list, we can add one litter of Somethingorothers. Also, I dont want you to think that these were all my own litters - Ive never done much breed-skipping - as I said, it just seems to work out that way Either I just happened to be there at the time, or I get a phone call from a friend or the kennel whereI work has a bitch due, and Im on standby. Whatever................These whelpings have run the gamut from the That hurts I wont do it kind to Oh well Lets get this over", or off to the Vet at 200 AM or sitting through three pots of coffee - weve all gone through these.HOWEVER my very first litter of puppies was the most confusing, exasperating and frustrating time of my life I swore I would never do that again You see...I had this lovely Dane bitch - brindle - from an excellent bloodline and had made an appointment to have her bred to a simply super fawn Champion over on the East Coast. I wont mention names, as that would tell you just how long ago this was We also had a pet male - the sweetest thing in the world, but really a NO-NO in color and size. You got it - he got her Off o the Vet for a shot. Now, I was told that the shots are only 98 percent effective, and if it didnt work, it would cut down the size of the litter - that way, I wouldnt have so many pets to place in homes I felt a little better.As time went by, it became very obvious that my lovely brindle bitch fell into that 2 percent category. She grew and grew and grew As the time approached, I prepared a whelping box - it was a carton in which a refrigerator had been shipped - split lengthwise - that should be plenty of room, thinks I We started the countdown at 57 days. Nobody told me she could whelp before the 63rd day On the 60th day, I went out to get the mail and upon my return was greeted by Soda - so happy to see me She dashed down the hall and came back, dashed down the hall again, so I followed her to see what she wanted. There, in the middle of the pale blue, satin, king-sized bedspread was A PUPPY This all started at 200 in the afternoon - off to the garage which had been converted into a whelping room. She refused to get in the whelping box -1 couldnt argue much, she outweighed me. Whle trying to coax her in, she had another puppy my son arrived home from school so she had to show him what she had done, and how she did it - in the foyer She decided she had to supervise my sons homework - a puppy in his bedroom We were finally able to lure her into the whelping box by my getting in, too - of course, if I left, so did she Guess where I spent the next ten hours My son carried the coffee to me, my husband went to the Colonel to get dinner, we Soda and I shared the chicken between pups - Soda was very partial to chicken livers. During this whole thing, the Proud Papa" is also in the garage where Soda can keep an eye on him. Finally, at 200 AM21- after twelve puppies - she wants to go out - relief - the ordeal is over Ha The thirteenth puppy was presented in the yardAT LAST - now to bed Just as I dozed off, I had an awful dream I dreamed that Soda was standing in my bedroom door, holding a puppy with its head in her mouth, body dangling and the puppy screaming Nightmare No Way Soda has decided that she will not sleep anywhere but her usual place - in the bedroom I take the puppy and start back to the whelping box, Soda bounds ahead of me and gets another puppy which she proceeds to take to the bedroom -1 put my puppy in the box - we pass in the hall - me getting puppies out of the bedroom and Soda taking puppies to the bedroom. By this time my son is awake, watching the parade go by his room I would like to say that he was all sympathy for his ol Mom, but I cant. He was rolling on the floor, laughing hysterically At 400 AM, I gave up - we moved the whelping box to the bedroom, took all the puppies off the bed where Soda had carefully placed them, placed them in the whelping box, I got into the box and Soda joined us Everyone settled down and I finally crawled into bedAt about 600 AM, I was awakened by Soda getting onto the bed very carefully. I opened one bleary eye and was greeted by the sight of one Merle Dane Proud Papa, one Brindle Mama Dane and two very tiny black Dane puppies. Until the litter was weaned, we went through this every morning. The two smallest puppies were placed on the bed, Soda would join them and feed them - THEN, she would feed the rest of the litter.This was my one and only bedroom-raised litter. By the time they were weaned, the garage had again changed character. It was now a puppy room with a five by six foot puppy box which became quite crowded. They quickly became the tourist attraction of the neighborhood. You could say they were very well socializedOh yes I called the Vet the next day to give him the news - his reply "I told you it would cut down the size of the litterDSuePet PortraitsCall or write forFREE FULL-COLOR BROCHUREDept. OE 718 331-95231559 82nd Street Brooklyn, NY 11228The Pom Reader October 1986LETTERSDear Mr. McGinnisI am a native of Mississippi, but have been working here in the Frankfurt Germany area for almost 20 years. Of course, I get homesick, and the Pom Reader has meant more to me than you could ever imagine. I appreciate its typically American, entertaining informality, which is combined with very relevant, pertinent information and essential expert advice so valuable to every Pom owner.The summer here was cold and rainy, but this did not deter German breeders from showing their beautiful dogs. The larger shows are usually in the spring or fall, but the summer is loaded with Specialties.Here in Germany we likewise have, besides the tiny Poms, the German Kleinspitz Small Spitz, 9-11 inches, the Mittelspitz Middle Spitz, 11-14V4 inches and the Keeshond called the Wolspitz, over 16 inches at the withers in the typical wolf-sable color as known in the States, but also in pure WHITE and in jet BLACK'. The Poms here called Zwergspitz, meaning dwarf spitz were bred down here and in England from the Kleinspitz, which before that was derived probably from the larger varieties.The German Kleinspitz Small Spitz, 9-11 inches at the withers is the most popular variety here now. Due to space shortage here, the Giant Spitz varieties in pure white and jet black are becoming extremely rare, as are the Middle Spitz varieties. It is such a shame that these older, probably original varieties, from which our Poms developed, will probably be extinct in a very few years, unless something is done fast.Now that ear-cropping will be legally prevented as of January 1 1987,I predict also a decline in the popularity of the old German Pinscher here, too, which is even now represented in very small numbers.Enclosed are some Notes I put together last year for the Pomeranian Review, published in the July 1985 issue. All of this information was derived from secondary literature, so I cannot swear as to how valid the historical data are.Also I have enclosed some snapshots of Small German Kleinspitz, which correspond to larger Poms 9-11 inches, 5-9 pounds, the most popular colors of which are pure White and jet Black. The most beautifully-coated chocolates you ever laid eyes on - dark, dark -are produced here, too. The Germans have always felt that Reds and Oranges, with or without sable, were British developments. Occasionally, a wolf-sable may appear in a litter of Black x Black matings, but since the War WWII there have been no breeders left to cultivate a color breeding program of Wolf-Sables, except of course in the Wolfspitz or Keeshonds.I wish you much continued success with the Pom Reader, and I will be looking forward hearing from you.Most sincerely, Bill LedbetterWest GermanyDear BillMany thanks for the article - Part I appears in this very issue, and we are looking forward to your report on the German Federal Championship Show in Dortmund, probably the largest All-Breed show on the continent. JMcGDear Joe I always enjoy reading your editorials - this one made me sick when I read of someone throwing something into the crate - thank goodness it was not toxic. I had an experience once when I left a dog unattended for only a couple of minutes A Champion female that had won Group I on Saturday and Sunday the weekend before. What she was given was strychnine. Even with a vets help - she went quickly. Someone had to be watching my every move to commit this crime. Was it jealousyAlso, your accounting of the trucker and the Pom caught my eye for some seven or eight years ago I sold a tiny excellent Pom to a trucker - the dogs name was Mindy. Two years later he visited me to show me Mindy. He was driving a big semi with a space back of the driver for a bed hot plate cooking facilities. He was so proud of his pal Mindy - talked about nothing else. He also had his name Mindy on the side of the truck.I dont remember if his name was Bill but Id like to take odds that it was. Small world. Keep up the good editorials, for one never knows what they will find. As ever, Edna GirardotFloral Park, MDAnd Duane Doll thought I made that up Thanks for writing, and continuedgood luck JMcG Dear Sirs,Please enter my subscription to your Pom Reader magazine. I bought my first Pomeranian in March and I am absolutely thrilled with him. I am also very interested in finding out all I can about the Breed. I am hoping your22magazine will help in that area.I find when reading ads that there are many terms used in connection with Poms that I am unfamiliar with. For example - what does parti-colored mean I am also interested in the different colors of Poms and what each looks like, etc. Also, when breeding 2 different colored Poms, how does one know what color the pups are going to be since Poms change in color so much from puppies to adultWill your publication help me in answering these and other questions I hope so. Thank you, Connie RamseyHarrison, ARDear Connie,It's interesting that you write just now, what with the first Parti-Color Champion on our cover this month, and Bill Ledbetters comments about color breeding and coat colors in Europe.The American Kennel Club Standard for the Pomeranian approved October 14, 1980 describes coat color in the following manner Color Acceptable colors to be judged on an equal basis any solid color, any solid color with lighter or darker shadings of the same color, any solid color with sable or black shadings, parti-color, sable, and black tan. Black tan is black with tan or rust, sharply defined, appearing above each eye and on muzzle, throat, and forechest, on all legs and feet and below the tail. Parti-color is white with any other color distributed in even patches on the body and a white blaze on head. A white chest, foot, or leg on a whole- colored dog except white is a major fault.The Open Classes at Specialty shows may be divided by color as follows Open Red, Orange, Cream Sable Open Black, Brown Blue Open Any Other Allowed Color.As to color breeding - many things come into play, far too much to touch upon here. Vikki Powell is presently giving an overview of genetics, and we hope to take an in-depth look at color-breeding soon.A forty-year veteran of judging once remarked to me Color is the first thing you see, and the last thing you look at. I took this to mean that in her eyes, although it the most immediately obvious characteristic of the dogs in the ring, the color is the least important thing, and only comes into play when all other attributes are equal. To some people it is most important. Its all a matter of taste. But one of my favorite statements came from a long-time breeder If you have a puppy born, be glad. If you get two puppies, be thrilled. If you have more than that, be ecstatic. But if you have a puppy born that is healthy, correct, and also your favorite color...thank Heaven- JMcGDear JoeI have moved to the address above. Please change the address on my subscription as I would not like to miss any issues of The Pom Reader.I enjoy your magazine very much. Im especially pleased that it is published monthly. Helps me keep up to date on whats happening now.As this years chairwoman of the hospitality committee for the Northern California Pomeranian Clubs Specialty Show on November 20, 1986, I would like to personally invite you to attend. We will be hosting a free dinner in our hospitality center on the show grounds right after the judging. Please let me know if you plan to attend and the number in your party so I can plan the amount of food to prepare. I hope to see you there. Ill be the one in the apron and smile. Sincerely, Ms. Nancy C. Parker Hospitality Committee, Member Board of Directors Northern California Pomeranian Club 4846 A San Pablo Dam Road, El Solianti, CA 94803 Dear Nancy Thank you very much, and if theres any way, Ill be there If not, we'll still give you full coverage. Best of luck for a record entry JMcGDear JoeA note of thanks to the Pom Reader for doing such a fine job wish I had knvn about it a few years back and a thank you, also, for putting us in touch with some of the nicest Pom people I have met. Without the Pom Reader we may never have made the contact.A super big thank you to Janet Hovey of JDs Pompous Poms for allowing us to purchase Colt. Without Janets honesty, help and trust in us I doubt we would have been able to purchase such a fine first show prospect. We all have big hopes for Colt and just know hell do us all proud.Sincerely,Mary Hansel Marchbanks Buena Park, CA And thats what makes it all worth while. 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