\ Z VL .V M '.VITrv- gs1IJ j' Vvtfyfw -SJrtft NirVfArOn The Cover CH. PRECIOUS PETIT RIPLE SUPREME and ownerhandler Joe McGinnisenjoy their last day of vacation before the fall shows.^j '-ik "mW,B.I.S.S., MULTIPLE GROUP WINNINGCH. PRECIOUS PETIT RIPLE SUPREMEAfter being ranked Number One Pomeranian Canine Chronicle Points System January through July 86,ABE took a break...but now hes backFLASHFIRST DAY OUTBEST OF BREED, GROUP IV - Thank you MRS. GEORGE JOHN WANNER, SR.SECOND DAY OUTBEST OF BREED - Thank you MISS ARLENE CZECH GROUP II - Thank you MRS. JANE FORSYTHTHIRD DAY OUTBEST OF BREED - Thank you MRS. SUE KAUFMAN GROUP III - Thank you MR. ROY L. AYERS SR.Photos unavailable at press time - watch next monthABEOwned Loved By PANATELLADuane Doll Joe McGinnis Lakeland, FloridaOwnerHandled By Joe McGinnisBred By Claudia Pfeffer Precious Petites3 Meet the New Kids of Color from DOVER HOLIHOUSEr . HP1iA if"'-SI- fmW- 'A - ' ' vV-\ .. -I m . i V IfmV.1f x. 4JDover-Holihouse Kris Kring-L LEON 312 lbs.Leon has two Reserves - 1 to a three point majorDover-Holihouse Miss-L-Toe MISSYMissy has been taking her puppy classes over competitionTHE KIDS ARE OUT OFAm. Can. Ch. Mi-Dee Mikie of the Pines cream, 312 lbs. Shadra Coal Kitty OHolihouse Blk, 5 lbs.FLASH MORE COLORPombredens Heavenly Toy Boy x Grube As Chocolate Cream Puff2 Girls, 1 BoyChocolate - Chocolate TanDOVER POMSKathryn Hartz 319 Ardmore Avenue Trenton, NJ 09629609 695-1642HOLIHOUSE POMSPatricia Foley 657 Second Street Trenton, NJ 08611609 394-0298The Pom Reader November 19864om Q\leacerVolume 2, Number 9B 'V.M'XSmsLV'v^jArtwork by Nancy RossTABLE OF CONTENTSThe 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. 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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 CoverDUANE DOLL JOE MCGINNIS PANATELLA POMS Back Cover8.10.12.14.15.16.17.18. 19.NOTES ON THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE GERMAN SPITZPart II by William Ledbetter.UPDATETop Ten Exhibitors, January through October AKC Gazette.GENERALLY SPEAKING by Susan WadeSusan finds a cure for the common coldVIEW POINT by Victoria PowellGenetics Part III.ASK SHU-SHUShu-Shu laments her celibate status. Ably assisted by Shannon Johnson.SPECIALS ADDITIONTop Twenty Poms, January through October AKC Gazette.MIDWEST NEWSJeanne Stafford attacks the practice of MAJOR BREAKINGPORTRAITS OF POMERANIANSDorothy Bonner proves that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.NEWS...The Dog Museum of America and the Western Pomeranian Club Specialty.SYLVIA KELLY DE AMO POMSBAKER, 0......................................................... 13BARTHOLOMEW, N. F............................... 13BURTIS, R........................................................ 18CARSON, M. B............................................ 13COOK, S.......................................................... 13CREED, C........................................................ 17DOLL, D.......................................................... 1,2FEDDICK, J..................................................... 13FREIA, J........................................................... 17GAD, N............................................................. 13GODDARD, T. S.......................................... 19GRTR OKLAHOMA POM CLUB...................... 5GRIFFIN, G...................................................... 13GRIFFITH, K.................................................... 18HANSON, S..................................................... 17HARTZ, K........................................................... 3HEARTZ, J. C.............................................. 19HIEMENZ, S..................................................... 19HILLS PET PRODUCTS.................................. 7HOVEY, J......................................................... 19JOHNSON, S..................................................... 9KELLY, S......................................................... 20LUGINSLAND, J.............................................. 15MARCHBANKS, M. H.................................. 17MASNICK, J. S.............................................. 5MCGINNIS, J.................................................. 1,2MCKAMEY, N.................................................. 12MILLER, E........................................................ 13NORRIS, B....................................................... 19PFEFFER, C.................................................... 11PIAZZA, S........................................................ 17PRESSER, M. M.......................................... 19REILLY, R. J................................................ 15ROSENBAUM, M............................................. 17SANDIFER, D.................................................... 9STAFFORD, J.................................................. 12TERRITO, S..................................................... 17The Pom Reader November 19865CH. ALLYSSA Daughter SABRA4ffj-Msr'.r'CHAMPION MERCERS ALLYSSA OF DOO-SHAY and her daughter DOO-SHAYS HOOLIGAN SABRAAllyssa finished at Western Pom Club of Chicago Specialty with a 5 point major. We not only thank Judge Edward B. Jenner for this wonderful win, but also Mr. David B. Gibbons, Allyssas exclusive handler who enjoys anything that has to do with Allyssaa talk about being spoiled. AT 7 months of age, Sabra is hot on the trail of her mother and has several WB BOB wins. FOR SALE Ch. Cheelan Chesai Star Editor pictured in June 1985 Pom ReaderOwner Shannon Johnson 6270 Tripp Road Holly, Michigan 48442 313634-1331 Due to age 74 years, arthritis, and artificial hip i am reducing my kennel 50 percent FOR SALEE4.LZEE P,om1 Bitch Puppy - orange, whelped May 27,1986. Sire Ch. Desirees Rippling Fudge. Dam Desirees Victorias Vicky. Both sire and dam were sired by Bev Norris CH. THELDUNS ALMOND FUDGE.1 Male puppy - red. Whelped May 23, 1986. Sired by Ruth Beams CEDARWOODS GOLD NUGGET. Dam Desirees Red Ruby Robin. Almost 100 percent Great Elms breeding.1 Male - red sable. Whelped September 17, 1985. Sire Desirees Smokey Mountain Boy. Dam Desirees Victorias Vicky. Excellent structure and movement. Weight at one year 312 lbs.1 Male - black tan. Whelped February 15, 1986. Sire Desirees Smokey Mtn. Boy. Dam Desirees Fancier Faith. Good structure, perfect markings. Weight at 8 months - 5 lbs.SORRY Brood Bitches that were for sale are already gone and the other puppies are promised.FLASH Desirees Candy Ripple finished for her title by going BEST OF BREED Atlanta Kennel Club, October 11, 1986, for a three point major. Thank you judge Mrs. William Lehnig.ALSO Desirees Smokey Mtn. Boy - Macon Kennel Club, October 12, 1986 BEST OF BREED for 2 more points. Thank you judge Sue Kaufman.DESIREES POMSDesaree Sandifer 704 865-0589 509 Oakdale Street Gastonia, NC 28054The Pom Reader November 19866SHOWSIGHT - FROM THE EDITORIn recent months much reference has been made to majors, and points, and when to show, and when not to. Now, the very first thing I learned was the old rule of thumbIf you need singles, show at anything, but if you need a major, skip the little shows.And I have tried to live by that if at all possible, but there is an exception to every rule, and now I shall tell you the heartbreaking Story. THE SAGA OF COCO, THE HARD LUCK BITCH Once upon a time, at a show far away, a young lady named Coco almost got herself and her breeder-owner-handlers murdered. Now you see, Coco was a beauty, and was trying to uphold the family tradition, that is, being Champions. Cocos mother had had two litters - the first, two boys and one girl, all finished from the puppy class. Coco was in the second litter two boys and two girls - the two boys finished from the puppy class, the other girl was too tiny, but Coco was just right.But she couldnt find her majors. She had several times taken Best of Breed from the puppy class over Specials, but this was in the days before you got to count the Champions to add to the points. So, low and behold, Coco was fast approaching her first birthday, lacking a major.Coco was depressed. What was she to do Was she to prove an embarrassment to her Mother and Father Cocos breeder-owner- handlers entered every show they could - the entry was always one short of a major, or when they got there, the major was broken. Once they drove from Florida to Pennsylvania, only to find the major had broken. This went on and on - Coco was fast approaching the eighteen-month mark, and still needing a major. They were getting desperate - they had entered 32 shows and no majors were to be had...oh yes, there were two majors along the way - and both times Coco went Reserve to her kennel mate Fidget, six months old, too cute for words. This did not improve relations in Cocos family, nor between the breeder-owner-handlers, one of whom had twice defeated the other.But finally there were two days of majors - right on the money. No room to spare - everybody had to show up, or else no major. So the first day came along, and everyone was there. Coco won- a Champion at last Tears flowed freely, the breeder-owner- handlers were very proud. But the celebration came to a screeching halt. The other exhibitors gathered around and said, What do we do now If you dont show Coco on Sunday, the major is broken and its the last show of the year "The breeder-ownerhandlers went into a hurried huddle. The chance must be taken for the good of all. One of the breederownerhandlers, being a little gutsier than the other, called the other exhibitors over - every last one of them- and said, AH right. Well show Coco if you want, but if she wins I dont want to hear one complaint. Not one complaint, understood Oh thank you, thank you, the other exhibitors chorused - well be forever grateful And they all proceeded to have a party for Coco. HOW SOON THEY FORGET Department And speaking of parties and bitches, or parti bitches, or none of the above, there was a whale of a party for a parti bitch many years ago - to celebrate the championship of Madame Butterfly, who was the first parti- color Pom to finish to her title in the U.S. our last months cover dog, Ch. Prestigious Pee Wee Parti was the first parti-color male. Any others out there nearing the 15-point markBut getting back to Coco, the Hard Luck Bitch. The next day dawned bright and early, and everyone gathered at the ring. Coco looks AWFULLY good this morning.,one exhibitor noted dryly. The breeder-owner-handler replied, She doesnt look any different than she did yesterday. Another exhibitor queried, Are you going to show her yourself My Doberman handler-friend would be glad totake her in for you. The breeder-owner- handler replied, No, shes my baby, and no one else has ever shown her. You asked me to show her, and Ill show her. I could be home swimming by now, you know. "giiggfl And so the judging started. Congratula- JllsiL tions on finishing her YESTERDAY the other exhibitors said, REAL LOUD. Yes, congratulations on finishing your OPEN BITCH NUMBER 23 YESTERDAYAnd then the fun started. Knowing that Coco moved like the wind, everyone lined up so she couldnt go in first. Knowing that Coco was a chow hound somehow her package of bait disappeared. And knowing that Coco had lots of coat, and it was very windy, someone quickly borrowed Cocos brush and forgot to give it back. Well, thought the breeder-owner- handlers, I guess it doesnt matter, shes already a champion, so let them play their games, and well go home, true to our word. We didnt break the major.But something went very wrong along the way. When Coco took the Open Class a collective frown appeared around the ring. Loud noises came from nowhere when Coco was gaiting for Winners. But the griping and complaining when Coco took the points were something to behold. Looks of hatred were aimed at the breeder- owner-handlers and Coco, too. After they made the photo, and thanked the judge, the breeder-owner-handlers returned to the grooming area, where all their friends were set up next to them. Everyone was gone. And the breeder-owner-handlers were Not Invited to the party that night After all, they had stolen a major that they didnt need, the crooks.The breeder-owner-handlers went home feeling torn - should they have done their best to make Coco look weird Should they have dumped iced tea on her to make her look ugly Kicked her in the butt to make her gait goofy How does one make a good bitch look badSo even though she was a Champion, the Hard Luck Bitchs Luck remained hard. After a rather subdued private party between Coco and her breeder-owner-handlers to celebrate her title, Coco retired. Coco had nothing else to prove, after all, she had finished twice. Why was it so disappointing Was she to be forever hated, known by all the rest as the Bitch That Took Our MajorAs time went on the breeder-owner-handlers were once again Invited to Parties. Everyone is their friend, everybody loves them and their lovely bitch Coco that finished the year before at these same shows. But whats this A major on the nose Both days this weekend And Cocos daughter Kicki just needs one major tofinish....................................................................................................This true story is, unfortunately, to be continued, and next month I shall tell THE SAGA OF COCOS DAUGHTER KICKI, THE NO GOOD BITCH. But this breeder-owner-handler wouldnt change a thing, after all, Coco is always home, and shes always ready for a party.Til next month, the BEST of luck to all, and remember...Poms AwayJMcGThe Pom Reader November 19867SPECIFIC FOODS FOR YOUR DOGS SPECIFIC NEEDSHIGH ENERGYRecognizing The NeedHunting dogs. Work dogs. Show dogs. Finicky eaters. Dogs with weight maintenance problems or poor skin and coat conditions. Breeds with nervous dispositions. They can all benefit from Canine Performance. Because nutrition research indicates that these and other types of highly active adult dogs have higher than average energy requirements.The Canine Performance DifferenceMany high protein, high mineral, allpurpose foods can be harmful to your dog's health, if fed over an extended period of time.But Canine Performance provides the optimum nutritional balance that dogs with extra energy requirements need throughout their adult years.Scientifically formulated by veterinary nutritionists, Canine Performance contains a high concentration of calories for stamina and to help maintain proper weight. It also provides just the right amount of quality protein, vitamins and minerals to help improve your dog's vitality and promote a healthy- looking coat.\ 100 Satisfaction Guaranteeare restricted to help prevent harmful effects on the kidneys minerals are restricted to help prevent bladder stones and the level of salt is reduced to help prevent the onset of high blood pressure and heart disease.That's why Canine Performance can guarantee you'll see the difference in your dog's health and appearance.Not Sold In SupermarketsCanine Performance is available in 10,20 and 40 lb. bags only through veterinarians, authorized pet shops or other pet professionals. People who, like you, appreciate the benefits of superior nutrition.Hil SCIENCE DIET.Superior nutrition for the life of your petFor additional information on how to improve your dog's nutrition, write Hill's Customer Service Veterinarian, Hill's Pet Products, Inc., R O. Box 148, Topeka, Kansas 66601. Or call TOLL FREE 1-800-HILLS PR 0-800-445-5777, Monday-Friday, 800 a.m.-500 p.m. Central Standard Time.Canine Performance is highly palatable. Yet the levels of protein and phosphorusFMPfiSCIENCEDIETSCIENCEPI SCIENCE ifutDiET\CANINEPERFORMANCE1986 Hill s Pet Products, Inc.8NOTES ON THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENTOF THE GERMAN SPITZ Part II By William LedbetterThe first activities of the Verein fuer Deutsche Spitze German Spitz Club, founded in 1899, dealt with drawing up the breed standard, which depicted essentially the same sizes and color divisions that exist today.3. The following is the Standard developed by the Club at that timeBREED STANDARD ALL VARIETIES ALSO F.C.I. STANDARDAll German Spitz varieties must be short-coupled, compact, and quadratically balanced. The head should appear, as much as possible, wedge-shaped and foxlike. The ears should be small, erect in position, triangular -tipped not rounded and stand together as closely as possible. The scissors bite, whereby the incisors of the upper jaw reach slightly over the incisors of the lower jaw, should be complete except for premolars in the tiniest variety called Zwergspitz i.e., those under 22 cm. or 8V2 inches height at the withers. The coat - that special characteristic particular to the breed - is profuse and of stand-off texture. At the neck, the coat is the thickest and the most profuse, and it forms there a mane-like, thick collar. At the rear of the neck, the coat should stand off in a brushlike manner. Prerequisite for the required stand-off coat is a thick undercoat. A major fault is wavy, curly, shaggy, or rolled hair, which would then form a parted flat plinth on the back. The tail, profusely covered with hair, is also a special characteristic of the breed it must be set high, medium in length, turning toward the head over the back immediately at its root, and it should lie firmly and directly on the dogs back its tip should almost touch the mane at the back of the neck. Permissible is also a tail which rolls, but if so, it must lie rolled directly on the back, not to the dogs side a rolled tail should curl to the left on the dogs back. The legs, medium in length, should stand on small, so-called cat paws, roundishly tipped with arched toes. The overall expression of the German Spitz is one of saucy boldness, pertness, and charming audacity. Their constant suspicion and distrust of all that is unfamiliar, combined with an uncorruptible, unbribable loyalty, as well as an absoute disinterest in roaming, prowling or straying proverbial alert watchfulness and vigilance, coupled with high intelligence and dedication - these and other qualities make the Spitz the German favorite for homestead, household, hearth and heart.3,6,7 The back sides of the legs should be feathered profusely the forelegs from the elbow joint to the lower foreleg joint and the hind legs from the top of the rump to right before the hocks. The mediumsized head should appear, when observed while looking down from above the dog, broadest at the rear and wedge-shaped in form, it should become gradually narrower as the observers eye moves toward the nose tip. From the side, a moderate stop can be observed. The muzzle is not too long, and its length must show a balac- ed, proportional relationship to the forehead and the upper portion of the head. The nose is round and small. The pigmentation on the nose and around the eyes and lips must be pure jet black on dogs with black, white, red-orange, red or Keeshond-colored wolf- gray coats. Chocolate colored dogs must have dark brown pigmentation on the nose and around the lips and eye-rims. The lips must not sag down and should form no folds at the lip corners. The dark- colored eyes are medium in size, almond shaped and slightly slanted. The neck should be medium in length. The back should be as short as possible, perfectly straight, but at the withers very slightly higher than toward the rear. The brisket is deep the ribs are well-rounded and the belly moderately raised toward the rear. The hind legs may be slightly angular at the hocks.3,6,7SIZES Keeshonden Wolfspitz 45-55 cm height at the withersGiant German Spitz 45-50 cm height at the withersMiddle Spitz 29-36 cm heigth at the withers, ideal being 32 cm at the withersSmall Spitz 23-28 cm height at the withers, correspond to larger PomeraniansDwarf Spitz under 22 cm height at the withers - correspond to 3-5 pound Pomeranians. COLORS Keeshonden Wolf Spitz wolf-gray, which is a silver- gray with a blackish tinge on the individual guard hair tips on the muzzle, in the area around the eyes, on the legs, on the belly and on the tail the fur is light-shaded.Giant German Spitz Black - the undercoat as well as the skin must be dark, and the outer coat must be jet black without any white spots or other markings. White - both outer coat and undercoat must be pure white without any yellowish tinges, not even on the ears. Chocolate - the chocolate must be dark chocolate, uniformly distributed. Red-orange or Red - a solid red color without sable or black shadings in the middle color position of the RAL international color scale.Middle Spitz colors as with the German Giant Spitz and Keeshond WolfspitzSmall Spitz colors as with the Giant German Spitz and Keeshond WolfspitzDwarf Spitz all colors allowed, since many have been imported from England and America where there is no color-breeding background. MAJOR FAULTS Flat head domed, apple-shaped head eyes too large eyes too lightly pigmented bulging pop-eyes entropion ears too long or set too widely apart floppy ears not held erectly flesh-colored nose flesh-colored eye rims or lips tail which does not lie firmly on the back tail which is too short wavy, curly, or shaggy coat andor coat with partings a mask which is too dark white spots or patches anywhere. For Reds and Red-oranges white or too lightly shaded feathering of hindquarters andor tail improper movement body andor skeletal defects all bites other than scissors bites unilateral and bilateral cryptorchids missing premolars in all varieties except the Dwarf Spitz.5,6,7 These Notes on the Origin and Development of the German Spitz are intended to supplement and update the two articles entitled The German Spitz printed in the January and April issues of the Pomeranian Review, 1972, and reprinted in the Anniversary Issue of the Pomeranian Review, 1978, pages 104-110, by Mrs. Lill Ritz. These "Notes were translated and compiled from the following sources1. Dr. Theodor Studer, Professor at the University of Bern, Switzerland Die prahistoischen Hunde in ihrer Beziehung zu den gegenwartigen Rassen, Zurich 1901.2. Dr. Ludwig Beckmann. Geschichte und Beschreibung der Rassen des Hundes, Braunschwig. W. Germany 1904.3. Joseph Hennecke. Deutsche Spitze. Franckhsche Verlagshandiung, Stuttgart. W. Germany 1980.5. Eyke Schmidt-Rohde. Der Spitz. Verlagsgesellschaft Rudolf Mueller. Cologne-Braunsfeld. W. Germany 1979.6. Werner Jaeger, Der Deutsche Spitz Revised Edition. Otto Meissners Verlag. Schloss Bleckede an der Elbe. W. Germany 1977.7. Der Deutsche Spitz quarterly Editor Peter Machetanz. Augsburg. West Germany 1977The Pom Reader November 19869GOLDEN AIRES POMERANIANSPROUDLY PRESENTS A CHAMPIONm, mft kBEST OFWINNERSCH. TWIN PINES TICO TICO Ch. Emcees Solid Gold Diamond x Scarlett of Twin PinesTico is shown finishing his title under judge Robert Sharpe. Our special thanks to all the judges who thought Tico worthy and to Carroll Mary James who presented him so beautifully for us.To John Cribbs, Dr. Mrs. Morris Carson, and Janice Young, we express our appreciation for making it possible for us to have Tico.Tico will be a very important part of our breeding program and we are very proud to have him.Watch for a Tico daughter, BEAUS N BELLES PRECIOUS ONYX in theshow ring this winter.GOLDEN AIRES POMSJohn Sharon MasnickHCR 65 Box 745 Huger, SC 29450 Phone 803 928-3511DO YOU WANT THE PERFECT POMa perfect gift for Christmas6yisactualsize 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 Burk way Del City, OK 73115 405677-2511The Pom Reader November 198610------------ UPDATE ---------------TOPTEN EXHIBITORSJANUARY THRU OCTOBER 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 UnitedEXHIBITOR...........States 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, rims 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 OCTOBER 1986 AKC GAZETTE.POINTSDELORES WATTS.............................................81M. M. PRESSER............................................. 67GEMMILL PLONKEY..................................... 62SALLY BAUGNIET.............................................57T. HOOBAN........................................................ 44A. G. GONOS................................................ 40GWEN HODSON...............................................40ELEANOR MILLER...........................................40ANNA LA FORTUNE..........................................36CASSANDRA READY......... .............................. 3577i Sow TleacerYourShowcase for Purebred Poms The Pom Reader is published monthly by Doll-McGinnis Publications, a division of Doll-McGinnis Enterprises, Inc., 8840 thru 8848 Beverly Hills, Lakeland, FL 33809. Telephones 813 858-2639 813 858-3839. Telephones answered 24 hours a day - because we care.ADVERTISING RATES in 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 8.00All issues of the Pom Reader are sent complimentarylicensed Pomeranian, Toy Group, and Best in Show judges.11BACK TO BACK BESTSmmmBEST IM SHOW118 smim..L_____ 1 . g SHE' iflST JOSEPH KCi 3 . ACh. Precious Petites Gabriel August 23, 1986 - St. Joseph Kennel Club August 24, 1986 - Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel ClubGABRIEL is the Number One Pom for 1986 - ALL SYSTEMSHandler Kathy Bucherv- a' BreederOwner" I CLAUDIA PFEFFERP.O. BOX 10432Jefferson, LA 70181 504 737-1729S-lOYThe Pom Reader November 198612GENERALLY SPEAKINGSusan WadeONIONS, GARLIC, and HONEY...what do they have in common Well, two of them produce bad breath, one is sweet...Give up All three have curative powers Thats right, all three of them appear in remedies for illness going back to and beyond theRoman Empire. Sound a bit foolish to you Well, open your minds, folks, todays scientists are re-discovering the medicinal properties in lots of the plants and foods that we grow up with and take for granted.Im not old enough to remember the great flu epidemic of 1918 I wasnt even a gleam in my fathers eye, but my mother remembered it well. People diedby the hundreds and some who survived, were left with permanent damage - respiratory weakness or brain damage from the high fever.WINDJAMMEROFFERS AT STUDCh. Millamors Im A Windjammer Precious Petit Touch of Riple orange sable, major pointed PUPPIES EXPECTEDBob Jeanne Stafford, 1231 Carberry Road, Niles, Ml 49120 Tel 616-683-0214CH. MCKAMEYS IDEAL SUNSATIONk 1 fiiAT STUDCh. McKameys Ideal Conquest Ch. McKameys Ideal Stylestepper Krystals Cherry Kijafa Ch. Millamors Moonrock Ch. Daja Justa RocksampleHoods Sweet Cookie PTDCh. Ken Gay Cavalier Joe Ch. McKamey's Cavaliers Pepper McKamey's Little Dutchess Ch. McKameys Enchanting Pepper Ch. McKameys Enchanting Ben Jo McKameys Blossom Jo Ch. McKameys Ideal Conquest Ch. McKameys Star of GoldMcKameys Star Millicent Ch. McKameys 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. Model's, Brown's, Dixieland, English Hadleighs. Preservenes, Akelas, going back to our good old lines Julo's. Moneybox, and many more.- A f76vcy -V 11 fTvsels'Mrs. Norris McKamey. Route 1, Bettendorf, IA 52722, 319 332-5809My parents and their families No flu and hardly a sniffle. My grandmothers remedy Garlic In soup, salads, meats and sometimes in beverages. The kids chewed on bits of garlic between meals and slept with garlic between their gums and teeth. My grandmother was a firm believer in garlicIn 1965, a flu outbreak threatened Russia - the government FLEW IN a 500-ton emergency supply of garlic. During the winter of 1972-1983, thousands of deaths were reported in major European cities - the London flu epidemic - however, the epidemic in Italy was a mild form and only a few isolated cases were reported in Southern Italy. Everyone knows that Italy is a nation of garlic eaters. When the Great Plague swept through Europe in the fourteenth century, it was recorded that those people who ate regular, substantial amounts of garlic escaped the dreaded black death. In the seventeenth century Great Plague of London, Daniel Defoe and Samuel Pepys both immortalized one family that completely escaped infection. Their home contained vast stores of garlic in the kitchen and cellar.The medicinal use of garlic has a centuries-old history that goes back to 3000 B.C. The Babylonians used it as both food and medicine, as did the ancient Greeks, Romans, Hebrews, Arabians, Egyptians, and many other Far Eastern and Middle Eastern peoples. Muhammed recommended garlic to his followers Hippocrates prescribed it for intestinal complaints and infectious diseases Galen the Roman physician called garlic an antidote to poison Pliny believed in it and even Dioscorides official physician for the Roman army prescribed garlic as a vermifuge and as a remedy for all respiratory and intestinal ailmentsIn more recent times, the British government during World War I, bought thousands of tons of garlic to treat wounded soulders returning from the front. As late as World War II, the Russians placed peeled, cut cloves of garlic around the edges of battle-wounds to speed healing and check infection.Garlic is often referred to as Natures Antibiotic, Poor Mans Penicillin, or Russian penicillin. The active factor in garlic is a chemical called Allicin. While commercial antibiotics will destroy friendly bacteria as well as the unfriendly, Allicin destroys only the dangerous germs. Also unlike the commercial preparations, garlic uses a suffocating effect on them. The Allicin and other chemicals in garlic oil unite with virus matter and inactivate it by destroying the germs oxygen metabolism. In effect, close contact with garlic literally asphyxiates germs.Folk fantasy Not true Much research has been done in various parts of the world on garlic and its curative properties. In Denmark, a physician in a health resort at Humlebaek says that colds are almost unknown in their establishment - feel a cold coming on Put garlic in your mouth on both sides between the cheeks and the teeth - in a few hours or at least within a day the cold is gone [Ed note - and so are all your friends-JMcG] Dr. Albert Schweitzer adapted garlic therapy for colds and related infections in his jungle clinic in Africa. Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt ate three honey-covered cloves of garlic every morning as an aid to mental sharpness. High blood pressure, low blood pressure, respiratory ailments, mental sharpness, intestinal problems including worms, a wound dressing, acne, scratches, and last but certainly not least a mosquito repellant Yep Garlic can help with all of these things. With all this going for it, can you blame Central European Natives for believing that garlic has the power to repel werewolvesContinued next page The Pom Reader November 198613Generally Speaking by Susan Wade continued The not-so-lowly onion has long been used in folk remedies for all kinds of problems, colds, fevers, coughs, lung and chest congestion, burns, etc. Electrobiologists may have found the answer to the onion's healing powers. It has been discovered that the onion emits an ultraviolet ray called Mitogenic Radiation M Rays. These radiations appear to stimulate the cell activity and rejuvenate the entire system. M Rays are also emitted by garlic and ginseng. Most important, however, is the finding that an electrical field, similar to M Rays, is emitted by penicillin. A substance called Allicepum has been extracted from onions. Allicepum has been found especially helpful for patients with weak hearts, high blood pressure, and hardening of the arteries. It reduces cholesterol and improves circulation in the arteries.In New England, honey is used for almost anything and everything. Head cold Chew a bit of honey comb - your head will clear up. Put honey on a burn, honey mixed with lemon juice for a cough. Anemic Have some honey Cant sleep and need a sedative Honey is the answer. Need a laxative Honey and barley water. The list goes on and on.It has long been said that honey will kill germs. This theory was put to the test at the Colorado Agriculture College in Fort Collins. Dr. W. G. Sackett, a bacteriologist placed various disease germs in a pure honey medium and waited. With a few hours time, or at most in a few days, each of the disease microorganisms died. Dr. Sacketts tests were cuplicated by the Burear of Entomology in Washington D.C. and the Division of Bacteriology in Ottawa, Canada.One reason for its germ-killing prowess is potassium. Bacteria cannot live without moisture and the potassium in the honey withdraws all moisture from the bacteria.How does this all relate to our dogs Well, I dont know anything better to combat dehydration than honey-water. I routinely give honey to any dog who is recuperating from an illness or from surgery. My bitches are given honey while carrying a litter and while nursing their babies. When I mix the food for my crew, I always add garlic and onion powder, brewers yeast and two or three tablespoons of honey. When I cook liver for the show ring, the garlic, onion, and honey go in.In most of the books on natural rearing or natural dTets for dogs, you will find these three things mentioned very frequently, whether as a routine additive or in the medicinal category. A Vet in this area says that if you are going to wean a puppy with finely chopped ground beef, you should also add a small amount of very finely chopped onion He never told me why - just told me to do itAs scientists continue to do research and are rediscovering the medicinal value of various foods, the list of antibiotic plants grows by leaps and bounds. The group of people who want to raise healthy animals in a more natural way is growing, too. I doubt that we can ever convert to a completely natural diet for our animals, but there is much that we can do in the way of adding natural things to their diets. Perhaps more on this at a later time.I would welcome any information regarding experiences you may have had in using natural foods and medications. If you write, may I quote youSusanP.S. All the above information has been gleaned from a number of books, including Folk Medicine by D. C. Jarvis, M.D., Natural Folk Remedies by Lelord Kordel and Dr. Pitcairns Complete Guide To Natural Health For Dogs and Cats by Richard H. Pitcairn, DVM, PhD and Susan Hubble Pitcairn. Send your letters toSUSAN WADECO Doll-McGinnis Publications 8848 Beverly Hills Lakeland, FL 33809EMCEES 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. 804 740-7977Pom Acres KennelPom Acres Kennel R.R. 4Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613Robert Juanita Fiddick Telephone 319-989-2199w ^eriAeti^omeroman WITH PLANNED PARENTHOOD DARRELL OLGA BAKER207 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 bitches Jean Sue Cook6810 S. Magnolia. Ocala. Florida 32676 904 237-1636Labradors 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 72853HOME OF THENORMA C. GAD 915 584-0942KILLER 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 November 198614ViewPointVICTORIA POWELLGENETICS PART IIIThe very first comments I ever heard about breeding dogs centered around the terms linebreeding, pedigree, and type. Even in a neophyte stage of comprehension about genetics I grasped the importance of linebreeding to a good breeding program, for it made perfect sense. It was only upon further study that I realized the full import of linebreeding as well as the inherent dangers. A favorite roundtable discussion amongst dog fanciers seems to be whether type- or line-breeding is superior, when in actuality to do either without regard for the other is folly.In technical terms, the word phenotype is used to describe the dogs outward visible characteristics. The word genotype is used to describe the dog's genetic makeup, encompassing all the traits you cannot see as well as its type. A pedigree is a tool breeders use to find out as much as they can about a-dogs ancestors since the breeder may not have seen any of these dogs. A conscientious breeder retains all informatibn about any dogs he or she may be interested in for later use, integrating wins and quality of offspring into this information bank so as to better critique a pedigree. As I mentioned last time, it can be a mistake to breed to a big winner solely on the virtues of his show career, for show wins do not necessarily make good pups. The following example gives you, the breeder, a hypothetical breeding to play with...what would you do with this potential breeding, and also the one that followsSuppose the top-winning dog is beautiful, has everything you think you want to combine with your linebred bitch and the stud dog lives only 25 miles away. You have perused the pedigree, made inquiries into the dogs lineage, seen some of his offspring and everything looks good on paper. However, you have turned upo two things in your studies you dont like None of the studs offspring have near his exemplary type, and, Ail of them have a coat texture you dont like...Your bitchs coat is not her strongest point but the stud dog himself has a wonderful coat texture. What do you do now Do you go ahead and breed to him anyway, blaming all the problems on the bitches he was bred to Or do you think twice about that pedigree you studied, becoming critical of a linebreeding for the mere sake of line breeding due to the fact that the breeder of the stud has cemented in certain undesirable traits through his injudicious linebreedingIt is surely a dilemna, but one that is easily rectified. Find another dog that has the type you want but does not carry the problem with him in his pedigree. Unless, of course, you are hell-bent on breeding to that top winner no matter what, in which case you simply pay your money and take your chances. The problem with that is that dog breeding is a respected science, not a gambling trip to Vegas, and as we talked about a few months back, reputable breeders view it as a serious business. The future of your breed and the sport of purebred dogs rests on all breeders shoulders.So how do you approach the question of whether to type- or pedigree-breed Scientifically, lets look at a beautiful example of a potential linebreeding that would produce the type you desire,but in your careful study of the common ancestors you discover a few very important genetic traits.Hypothesis Assign the letter A to the bitchs maternal grandfather and B to her maternal grandmother. Now assign the letter AA to the studs mother, because she is also dog As litter sister. Assign BB to the studs paternal grandmother because she is dog Bs full sister from a repeat breeding. Make further note of this fact dog A" is also the bitchs paternal grandfather as well. What you have here is a very pretty liinebred pedigree which on paper looks great and should really produce well for you. Buf...here are the problems the prospective breederturned up with research. Dog A died of complications stemming'frgm kidney problems. He had a grandson who was out of his litter sister, dog AA, that died at a very young age of kidney failure, and two of the grandchildren of dogs A and AA have very serious kidney problems at a very young age. If you linebreed the bitch and the stud, you will be doubling and tripling on these problems. Are you willing to take that chance to produce some typey linebred pups To further complicate this scenario, lets talk about dogs B and BB ...both have severe skin problems and light eyes, a fault in this hypothetical breeding. Not only does the pretty-on-paper breeding have the potential kidney problems, but you now have the added possible skin problems and light eyes a fault to your typey line breeding. Now what do you doMy scenarios are in no way meant to say that linebreeding or pedigree breeding is bad, any more than an occasional outcross of pure type breeding is bad. Every one of these ways of breeding are valid and good when used correctly. It is your job as the breeder to understand the pitfalls like the above mentioned cases as well as to recognize the advantages of whatever type of breeding you are looking for at that time. Be judicious in your practices and your genetic choices for you are the artist creating the final picture, the ultimate dog. Always understand that for all the virtues there are in pedigree breeding, said breeding is only as good as its components, the stud dog and the brood bitch, and their ancestors. It can be the best breeding in the world on paper, but if the vital components, the genes, do not measure up to what you want, you will not get what you want. Think about the virtues of the dogs in question, not the virtues of pedigree vs. type breeding or outcrossing. Genetically it is to your advantage as a breeder to use linebreeding to cement in wonderful qualities if you can find complimentary specimens free as much as is feasible of genetic faults, illnesses, etcetera. You can do it top breeders do it daily with great success. Always strive for the best possible breeding, even if it means waiting, for it is better to get what you want than to keep failing because you are not using the right ingredients". Remember, what you breed is a reflection on you and your good kennel name.To all of you I wish many healthy, happy, beautiful puppiesUntil next time...VikkiThe Pom Reader November 1986ISytsA SAa-SAa1, v XThe 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-ShuStop being so arrogant you are not the most beautiful Pom in the world because I am. This fact is very clear to me in the show ring, and I am surprised that all of the Judges are not smart enough to agree.Ch. Bonners Pendart Challenge San Antonio, Texas Dear Ch. Bonners Pendart ChallengeREALLY NOW Must we brag on how we look in the ring Last time I was in the ring , it popped and I had to doggie paddle back to shore. Ill briefly stop being so arrogant if you secretly let me know a few intelligent Judges that will Championize me, knowing the attributes I carry, such as my cute overbite, missing teeth, my wagging high rear, my alluring soft silky coat and neuterization scar. Im one of a kind and when I get to the top, Ill put in a good word for you, tooft ch. Shu-Shu pending ANYBODYS confirmationDear Shu-ShuHey, Shu-Shu, I hear you are on the road traveling the show circuit. Im looking forward to meeting you, but on the other hand I wonder what you are doing out there. YOU ARE NEVER ENTEREDA Mystery FriendOhioDear Mystery FriendThere are more important things in life besides hanging ones self from a small piece of twine, running around a boring ring with ones tongue hanging out, while trying to look interested in a piece of moldy and slimy liver that is wagged in front of your face from time to time just for you to whiff, not to taste.You know what I mean, the handler has this fat cheek on one side of his face like he has had an impacted tooth for days He thinks he is doing you a great service by whipping out this piece of repulsive liver he has been sucking on for goodness knows how long and he expects you to jump for joy when he shows it to you after there are people germs on it. Give me a break I prefer to smell the grass, ride in the comforts of our vehicle while on moms lap, stopping for lunch at my favorite spot for French Fries, checking in and out of motels and above all, what everyone seems to like best about the shows...SOCIALIZING Why, I even got to meet that seductive hunk Jason, that has Jeanne Stafford at the end of his lead. My big chance and mom had to go and make me one of those girls that is out of commission. Hope to meet you soon, Mr. Mystery -Love,Shu-ShuSend your letters to Shu-Shu Shannon Johnson at 6270 Tripp Road, Holly, Ml 48442.LLL KENNELS PRESENTS-9 4SCH. LLL MOONGOLD TRAPPERBreeding and show stock available in most ages. Priced 500.00 and up.Janice Luginsland, Rt.1, Box 97, Americus, KS 66835 Ph. 316-443-5157CHESAIPOMERANIANSf .IIPI IMostly BonnerAristic LinesCHESAI POMSROBERT JOAN REILLY 26093 HIGHWAY 281 NORTH SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78260 Ph. 512-438-2667The Pom Reader November 1986MIDWEST NEWS... .Jeanne StaffordSeptember has certainly been a busy month. This is a great time of the year for area shows, the Western Pomeranian Club is holding their Specialty on October 11th in Chicago, and the Chicago International is being held the following day. Hope to see several Pom fanciers there.I have gotten several letters and calls on a very touchy subject Major Breaking. Therefore, I am going to dedicate this months article to this, and catch up onEveryone in this area knows how hard it is to find majors, and Im sure this is true of many other areas as well. Let me tell a story that should be familiar to many of you.FLUFFY is a gorgeous Pom, indeed worthy of her Championship. She has done quite well, gaining her needed singles very fast. But now for those majors So Fluffys owners start frantically entering each and every upcoming show within 6 hours drive in hopes of finding those majors. They even enter some of their other bitches hoping to build points, after all, none of these could possibly beat Fluffy, right Some of these entries come back, and hoorah There are majors So Fluffy is all groomed to perfection, the van is loaded, and off they go.The four hour drive passes quickly as all thoughts are on Fluffys major win today. It is now 10 minutes to show time, and Fluffy has never looked better. They go ringside to chat for a few minutes with fellow exhibitors, and OH NO Tinkerbells owners have scratched her How dare they, now Fluffys major has broken. After they drove 4 hours to this show, someone has the nerve to pull their dog Sound familiar Im sure almost all of you have been in this situation. But how many of you have taken the time to ask why a dog was pulled If Fluffys owners had asked, they might have heard that Fluffy picked up a cold, or started limping this morning, or worse yet, died of Parvo last week Nobody wants to break a major we all need them Sometimes it cannot be helped. I think that too many of us out there are getting caught up in the winning, and forgetting that we are supposed to be having fun For instance, what about those exhibitors that continue showing their dogs in the classes after they have finished I realize that it makes good sense to get that extra security point, but lets not get carried away. The same goes with showing a dog at the 1 and 2 point shows when you only need majors. I know of a dog that finished with over 25 points Lets face it, the dog show game is not always an honest one. Lets pull together we need each other Without the fellow exhibitors, where would we find any pointsUntil next month, good luck at the shows_______ Jeanne Stafford, 1231 Carberrv Road, Niles, Ml 49120Multiple Best In ShowCH. BI-MAR SUNDANCE KIDBI-MAR POMERANIANSMary A. Rosenbaum Phones36520 28th Ave. South 206-838-6397Federal Wav. Wa 98003 206-927-2369SOUTHLAND.....................Southland Poms - Rays of Sunshine6618 Lost Ridge, Pineville, LA 71360 Ph. 318-466-3456Charlotte Creed... . .jssknewsnext month.Offers At Stud CH. BONNERS LEGACY GOLDEN DRAGONOwnerHandler SANDRA TERRITOP.O. Box 33 Lakeland, LA 70752 Tel 504 627-5700J MS PRESTIGIOUS POMERANIANS- Introducing our resident star JDs Desert Bred Colt - Pets, adults, and show prospect puppies generally available. All inquiries answered promptly and courteously.MARY JJ MARCHBANKS 4986 Avila Way, Buena Park, CA 90621 714-994-0259ICERAMA POMERANIANSSKIP PIAZZA, Professional HandlerTHE KENNELS 527 B Church Road Avondale, PA 19311 215-268-8000 or 215-268-2266^avieaJerrie Freia P. O. Box 2775 Morgan City, LA 70381 504-384-7466SHELL BARK POMERANIANSTBEST OF TONERSMKEMCNI 0MSAMNMt CUifi HJOtiMM. SPWtfcUTTCH. GREAT ELMS JEANY OF DENDYSHELL BARK POMS Sharon HansonRt. 2, Box 263, Renick, W Va. 24966 304-497-2446The Pom Reader November 1986PORTRAITS OF POMERANIANS17 4k'....ymDorothyBonnerYou Cant Tell A Book By Its Cover...The Story of PANDORAAn army couple from Alaska brought Pandora to see me, hoping to find her a good home as they were anticipating an overseas assignment. They had decided not to keep her after she had bitten their two-year-old who had crawled under the bed after the Pom who had retreated there. The couple had bought Pandora in Alaska some four years previously, and her pedigree was filled with pet stock which accounted for her short coat and lack of standard perfection. Her hearty ancestors had given her soundness with a loving disposition, but she was a very large Pom with an extremely foxy appearance accentuated by a longer muzzle and ears that almost came together on a slightly narrowed head.I agreed to keep Pandora until the right home could be found. She made the best of the situation in a backyard dog house and exhibited enthusiasm for guard duties, being considerably more of a doggy dog than others of her breed. Later, earning complete freedom around the house, I noticed she was sleeping in the flower bed under my bedroom window where a hollow had been dug. This bonding attempt definitely weakened me to the extent of deciding that Pandora could be a permanent member of our family.Fall rains came with cooler weather, and before I could voice any concern, husband, Frank, had opened his outside bedroom door, and Pandora became a house dog. Franks bathroom was her own den with her bed in the corner. She was anxious tocH.en.ette ftcomeramandStud 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. Tomanolls Wee Short Stack 100.00 3V2 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, ownerplease and so adept in caring for herself that loving her was easy. Because of being somewhat isolated from the other Poms, visitors seldom saw her, but in our eyes, her appearance improved though the years. When out of the house, she was free to roam the place a privilege forbidden to the other less competent Poms. She never ventured far, except as my shadow in walks around the ranch where she would occasionally find, and bring to me undamaged, a tiny bunny from a mothers nest. We bred Pandora once to a super male to upgrade She self- whelped easily and was a good little mother, requiring no extra thought or care. They produced a large litter of puppies who were sold quickly as pets. One nice female was shipped to the East with all details known to the buyer. To my amazement, this puppy was recently discovered in the background of a famous champion.Pandora lived with us for eight happy years, finally reaching the point where she could barely stand and had to be carried out and in. She missed Frank dreadfully after he died but maintained her vigil in his empty bedroom. One morning she failed to get out of her bed and died in her sleep shortly afterward. In spite of lacking the physical qualities of a perfect Pom, she was a pretty dog and we enjoyed her sojourn with our family.pommsVariousfr Etfhso, JL.6'73m.mThe Pom Reader November 198618NEWS.TDM0AEGS F. 1 MERICAThe exhibition, the lams IDITAROD SLED DOG RACING IN THE NORTH will open Monday, May 12, at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in connection with the Oak Ridge Kennel Club Show. The exhibit will be on view through June 7. Thereafter, the show is scheduled to travel to the following kennel club shows across the country Santa Barbara Kennel Club, July 1986 Astro World Series of Dog Shows, Houston, August 1986 Eastern Kennel Club, Boston, November 1986 The Golden Gate Kennel Club, San Francisco, February 1987 The Colorado Kennel Club, Denver, February 1987 The International Kennel Club, Chicago, March 1987 and The lams Technical Center, Dayton, April 1987.Made possible by a grant from The lams Company, Dayton, Ohio, manufacturer of high nutrition dog and cat food, this exhibition highlights the 1,049 mile Alaskan Iditarod - the longest and most ardurous sled dog race in the world. The selection of color photographs by Chris Caffee and official race photographer, Jeff Schultz, illuminate the severe arctic weather and the stamina of the powerful teams of mushers and sled dogs in an event that has been termed, the last great race on earth".Until the 1950s, the Iditarod Trail was the main route for mail, supplies and gold from the southern coastal town of Seward to the interior mining town of Iditarod distant place and on to Nome in the north. The dog sled was the only mode of transportation in the winter months.In 1925, these trails were used to race life-saving serum to diphtheria- stricken Nome. Through blizzard conditions and sub-zero temperatures, mushers raced over the 25 day trail to arrive in Nome five and one-half days later with the serum. A life-size statue of Balto, the lead dog on the final stretch into Nome, stands in New Yorks Central Park. The inscription reads, in partDedicated to the indomitable spirit of the sled dogs that relayed antitoxin six-hundred miles...to the relief of stricken Nome in the winter of 1925.Endurance - Fidelity - IntelligenceToday, the fifteen year old Iditarod race commemorates this courageous race-for-life and exemplifies the powerful bond that exists between humans and their canine companions. This year approximately seventy mushers and one thousand dogs competed in this grueling event, which was won by Susan Butcher, one of four women participating and the second woman to win in the history of the race. The 1985 Iditarod was won by Libby Riddles who alternates running with her partner, Joe Garnie. Garnie placed second in this years race with Rick Swenson a close third.The iditarod Sled Dog Racing in the North is an exhibition organized by the Dog Museum of America. The New York exhibition was co-ordinated by Victor Jorge, Iditarod contender who-placed thirty-fifth in the 1985 race. Kennel Clubs interested in borrowing this exhibition should contact Mr. William Secord at the Museum, 212 696-8350.JDs Pompous PomsWe finally have a permanent address and phone We have acquired some excellent Jolly Wee Stock and will have puppies available.HOSS Ch. Circle M Comes A Hossman and MONT Emcees Truly-A-Diamond are with our handler and doing wonderfully Details later.Janet Hovey34856 Acton Canyon Road Acton, CA 93510 805 269-5575WESTERN POMERANIAN CLUB SPECIALTY..SPECALTlE3 OF CHICAGO OCTOBER II 1986-XBEST OFueiiOCTOBER 11, 1986 Judge Edward B. Jenner awards Best In Show Specialty to Ch. D-Nees Darin Duffie, owned by Nadine Hersil.Marlene Marlin Presser209 886-5561 21789 E. Hwy 4 Stockton, CA 95205john e. heattz' PROFESSIONAL HANDLING IN CANADA POMS" A SPECIALTY P.O. BOX 1259, TRURO, N.S. CANADA PHONE 902 895-7427JUSTA POMS presentsCh. Justa MenehuneGroup Placingand Austins A Knight To Remember Heavy 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. Thelduns 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 November 1986SPECIALS ADDITIONTOP TWENTY POMERANIANS - JANUARY THRU OCTOBER 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 OCTOBER 1986 AKC Gazette1 Dog CH. PRECIOUS PETITES GABRIEL 1 Bitch CH. HI TIMES KALEIDOSCOPEPOINTS56052875180017351655144014401205114010701060975935900645555525475475NAMECH. PRECIOUS PETITES GABRIEL D.........................CH. HERDS LITTLE YO YO D.......................................CH. TEXICANS GIANT KILLER CHULA D...................CH. D-NEES DARIN DUFFIE D.....................................CH. GREAT ELMS PRINCE CHARMING D D...CH. DAISYS LITTLE BIT OF JABIL D..........................CH. PRECIOUS PETIT RIPLE SUPREME D.................CH. BI-MAR SUNDANCE KID D....................................CH. HI TIMES KALEIDOSCOPE B................................CH. POMIRISH SCOOTERS VICTORY D.....................CH. HILANES SONJA OF MAI T TOI B........................CH. APOLLOETTE EVER READY ROCKY D.CH. MULLERS ENCORE D...........................................CH. BELLS HOUSTON STAR PERFORMER D CH. HARBINS TIME TO POP THE CORK D... CH. SOUTHLANDS TOAST TO BEV-NOR B.. CH. APOLLOETTE FOOLISH PLEASURE D....CH. BEV-NORS STATESMAN D...................................CH. TEXICANS GREAT BALLS OF FIRE D....BISABISS BOSS 5 211111111 4 9 3342 1 1 2 231n m iv bob5 5 4 132 2 3 103 2 1 172 4 3 63 2 136 1 3 143 4 2 141-13 2 2 2 141 2 1 172 1 1 164 4-82 1 4 211 1 53 12 71 2 2 132 1191 - 1 142 12 5Tie placements alphabeticalom Reader^Your Showcase for Purebred PomsSUBSCRIPTION RATES 12 MONTHS - 12 ISSUES 24.00 Third Class Post 40.00 First Class PostThe Best is Looking Forward.j 11.\k'm9mM-v I mW.6t^OetuVV5 V '-V^ ilmm-sx - VVKV.V- 1 7isVjfclvh '3^' 8 ' A asSiHslH KssS lliSlhWliTISimiJ.ifemCH. PATTYS DUFFIES LIL SKIPPERMalibu Kennel Club, 10-19-86, Judge Frank Oberstar.We wish to thank the followingSuperstition KC....10-25-86....Best of Breed...Mrs. B. M. SkiltonKachina KC.............. 10-27-86....Best of Breed...Frank Haze BurchKC of Riverside....11-2-86.............Best of Breed...Mrs. L. W. WhiteSKIPPER SAYS OOPS... Congratulations to Best Adult In Match - City of Angels Pom Club - JDS DESERT BRED COLT, owned by Mary Hansel Marchbanks.De Amo KennelsOwner SYLVIA KELLY7455 Vista Del Monte Van Nuys, CA 91405 818-780-7663 eves. 783-6300 daysHandlerJOHN BROWNSanta Ana, CA