American Pomeranian Club, 3fnc.Pomeranian ReviewPUBLISHED QUARTERLY JANUARY, 1977ACHAMPION MODELS FUN BUG Shown finishing under Mrs. Alexander Griffin. Handled by Pat Shackleford.IN THIS ISSUESPECIALTY REPORTS CLUB NEWSVisit to Julies Stars by Bob GoodrichBERMAN BIRK GRANT HEYDE YIPS YAPS2 POMERANIAN REVIEWTYBA KENNELSIntroducing the Multiple Group Winning Bitch\VtJ'V,NyCh. Varneys Cavalier Special BOB Mr. Edward JennerOwnerMrs. Paula Lieberman HandlerAllan Lieberman3440 Steven Road Baldwin Harbor, L. I., N.Y. 11510POMERANIAN REVIEW 3Pomeranian ReviewOF THEAmmratt ftompramatt Cttlub, Jnr.President ...................................First Vice President Second Vice President .. Recording Secretary Corresponding SecretaryTreasurer ...................................OFFICERS OF THE CLUB.................................................................................. Mrs. Marlene Scott............................................................................ Mr. Darrell W. Baker............................................................................ Mrs. Thelma M. Dunn................................................................................ Mrs. Sally Baugniet................................................................................ Mr. Thomas Daniels72 Davis Rd., Southwiek, MA. 01077 ..........................................................................Mrs. Goldie K. MandleyBOARD OFMrs. Kathryn Birk Mrs. Ruth Dotson Mrs. Jacquelyn KleinDelegate to the A.K.C..........................................................DIRECTORSMr. Richard Megenhardt Pasquale Scelso, II, D.M.D.Mr. Sam Zaneoff........................................... Mr. H. W. PottebaumPOMERANIAN REVIEWEditor and Advertising Manager ..........................................................................................................................................Mrs. Sophie H. Mayes, 1574 Camp Linden Rd., West Chester, Pa. 19380Assistants ....................................................................... Mrs. Goldie K. Mandley. Mrs. Thelma M. DunnCirculation Manager................................ Mr. J. Michael Meyer, 194 Carroll St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11231Published quarterly at West Chester, Pa. by the American Pomeranian Club, Inc. Issues as of April, July, October and January, annually. Subscriptions in the U.S., 88.00 for four quarterly issues individual copies 2.00. Canada, Mexico, 88.50, Foreign 89,00 in U.S. dollar instrument. Members Subscription, 4.00. Address all subscriptions and inquiries about same to the Circulation Manager. Send all ads to the Advertising Manager. 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Bill will be sent for larger cuts.Advertising Manager reserves the right reasonably to edit copy or to refuse advertising not considered appropriate. If too much copy is submitted for size of display ordered, advertiser will be charged for additional space required.DEADLINEUnless stated otherwise, 20th of the month six weeks in advance of publication. For example, August 20 for October issue.Views expressed by individual contributors are their own and not, necessarily, those of the American Pomeranian Club, Inc.4 POMERANIAN REVIEWPRESIDENTSMESSAGEByMRS. MARLENE SCOTT Crest Hill Kennels P.O. Box 116 Troutville, Va. 24175This will he my last column as your President. I am going out of office this year because it is time for someone else to take over. The years during which I have been fortunate to serve as President of the American Pomeranian Club have been among the happiest and most cherished of my life. This office has also given me the opportunity to make so many wonderful friends, many of whom I have met by correspondence only.At the risk of repeating myself, I still say that the Pom folks are the best group in pure bred dogs. Being a handler for many years, I have worked with many different breeds, so that I have had a chance to observe other breeders. In my opinon, there is more co-operation, more togetherness and more willingness to share helpful information among Pom people. Granted, we do have occasional disagreements and misunderstandings, but because we have the same goal at heart, we manage to resolve our differences. I guess I am trying to say how proud I am of being a part of the Pom Club.I know that 1977 will be the best year yet for our Club and the new officers. My thanks to each of you for the honor of being your President. To the Board of Directors and especially to the Editor of our Pom Review, my gratitude for your co-operation, help, and understanding.I am looking forward to seeing you in New York at the Specialty. Bring you Poms and plan to have a good time. May God bless you and yours throughout this year.COVER STORYBy BOB GOODRICHCh. Models Fun Bug on the cover is our Pride And Joy as he is the result of years of breeding, worry, heart break at times, but all a work of love over all. He finished his Championship while changing coat but always looked good enough to keep going. He finished with three Majors coming from Miss Martha Jane Ablett, Miss Virginia Sivori and Mrs. Alexander Griffin.Fun Bug is the product of Five Generations in a row all champions starting with Miss Spice-O-Life my first Champion who gave me my second Champion in this line, Ch. Models Golden Girl, who finished undefeated in bitches. She was shown only after two litters of pups. Golden Girl gave me Ch. Models Lil Bit Of Style who took the Breed in the Garden in 1969. Lil Bit Of Style gave me Ch. Models Lady Bug who is one of our best bitches. Her picture appeared in the Pom Review issue Oct. of 1972, Ch. Lady Bug was bred to Ch. Models Son Of Fun. From this breeding we got our Fun Bug who was named half from Son Of Fun and half from Lady Bug.I guess we love this boy because he is the result of long years of work starting back in the early fifties. He is also the reminder of all the good friends we have made along the way. We would like to thank all the judges who gave Fun Bug a helping hand toward his Championship. We wish that all could be as lucky as We have been through the years.BEST WISHES AND SPEEDY RECOVERYWe think our readers would like to know that C.V. Shorty Harwood, our former columnist and well-known professional handler, is on the sick list. He would love to receive cards and letters from his old Pom friends, his address Mereta Route, San Angelo, Texas 76901.POMERANIAN REVIEW 5American Pomeranian Club, 5nc.INC.SPECIALTY SHOWFebruary 13, 1977 Loews-Summit Hotel 51st and Lexington Avenue New York CityRegular ClassesMr. Joseph FaigelSweepstakesMr. Charles ReynoldsSEND ALL ENTRIES TOH. W. Pottebaum, Show Secretary 72 Davis Road Southwick, Massachusetts 01077Entries Close January 26, 19776 POMERANIAN REVIEWEMCEES POMERANIANS PRESENTS3 i5JUNE 27 1976Ch. Topaze Sunny InterludeSee pedigree in Behind the New ChampionsSunny received his first 3 point Major under Thomas Gannon, June 26, at Upper Potomac Valley Kennel Club and his second 3 point Major under Anna E. Cowie, June 27, at Mountaineer Kennel Club.Thanks to Mary and Francis Casey, Breeders, and to his handler, Marlene Scott.Ch. Topaze Sunny Interlude, 3V2 lbs., clear orange, at stud.Fee 50.00Two litters sired by Sunny due in mid September.Morris and Betty Carson804-798-78826208 Pochins PathwayAshland, Virginia 23005POMERANIAN REVIEW 7CH. LENNISS TAR-RESIA PERFECTIONJ A PCh. Lenniss Tar-Resia PerfectionCh. Eenniss Tar Baby of Great Elms x Eenniss Cavilier Tangie See Pedigree Behind the New ChampionsTar-Resia shown receiving her second major at Upper Potomac Valley KennelClub under Thomas Gannon.Tar-Resias latest wins were Best of Breed at Mispillion Kennel Club on August 13,1976 and at Annapolis Kennel Club on August 15,1976.SPECIAL THANKS to her breeder, Lennis Rhodes and to her handler,Marlene Scott.EMCEES POMERANIANSMorris and Betty Carson804-798-78826208 Pochins PathwayAshland, Virginia 230058 POMERANIAN REVIEWAMERICAN POMERANIAN CLUB SUMMER SPECIALTYHosted byTHE POMERANIAN CLUB OF GREATER DES MOINES, INC.By TONY SHORT'27mTrophy Table showing table cloth that was given to the Parent Clnb. From left to right Mrs. Benlah Hochstedler, Mr. Wilmer Lyons, Mr. Tony Short, Mrs. Norris McKamey, Mrs. Leona Rhoads and Mrs. Virginia Rockhold.The September Specialty is over and I want to thank each and everyone of you for helping to make it a great success. I loved meeting the people from all over the country. I will long remember this as one of the greatest times of my life.The hospitality room opened none too early as people started arriving around 230 P.M. Friday. Mr. Mrs. Adjornson from Oklahoma were the first guestsfollowed closely by Edna Girardot from Florida. From then on until midnight it was a very busy place to be.We caravanned to Newton early Saturday morning where we had an entry of 51 dogs. Mr. Keith Browne was judging and picked for his Best of Breed Ch. Laceys Baron Von Ray, owned by Raymond Lacey Iowa. Baron went on to Group 2. Winners Dog and Best of Winners went to Sandtowns Toast ofPOMERANIAN REVIEW 9the Town, owned by Lois Abjornson Oklahoma. Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex went to Pom Puf Master Melody, owned by Gwen Hodson and Bonnis Hodson Iowa.Following the judging we had a picnic on the show grounds. The food included Chicken, slaw, baked beans, fresh home grown tomatoes, cake, watermellon, assorted cheese and relish tray. I am sure that everybody got enough to eat.After the picnic we came back to Des Moines where the A.P.C. Board Members held a meeting. It was a real honor for us when the Board invited all A.P.C. Members to sit in on the meeting.BEST OfOur Lloyd Olson photo shows Judge Kenneth E. Miller giving Winners Dog and Best of Winners to Sandtowns Toast of the Town, bred and owned by Mrs. Abjorson of Oklahoma, and handled by John Metz. Dennis Hochstedler presents the trophy.4CVSJudge Kenneth E. Miller finds his Winners Bitch in Scotia Clems Johnboy Gilda handled by her breeder-owner, Edna Girardot. Terry Short holds the trophy. Olson photo.Left to right we see Judge Kenneth E. Miller, Mrs. Goldie K. Mandley and her Ch. Thelduns Wee Bonnie Tammy and Mrs. Marjorie Lyons presenting the trophy for Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed.Later Saturday nite we had our preshow dinnenr. Each person received a small Pom pin made by Mrs. Flora Eveson and donated by Mrs. Norris Mc- Kamey. A tablecloth with the A.P.C. emblem on it was presented to Thelma Dunn who represented the parent club in the absence of Marlene Scott. This Trophy Table Cloth will be sent to all clubs hosting the fall specialty, Each club will be able to put their emblem on it. This will, if the Parent Club likes, continue until the table cloth is filled with emblems. The Parent Club may also use it at the New York Specialty in February of each year.Sunday, the day we had all been planning and waiting for over a year. Mr. Kenneth Miller was our Judge. He had 68 beautiful Poms entered. Mr. Millers Best of Breed went to Ch. Pom Puf Fancy Duke Masterpiece owned by Gwen Bonnie Hodson Iowa. Winners Dog and Best of Winners went to Sandtowns Toast of the Town owned by Lois Adjornson Oklahoma. Winners Bitch went to Scotia Clems Johnboy Gilda owned by Edna Giradot Florida. Best of Opposite Sex went to Ch. Thelduns Wee Bonnie Tammy owned by Goldie Mandley Maryland.10 POMERANIAN REVIEWBest of Breed Winner Ch. Pom Puf Fancy Duke Masterpiece went on to Group 2.There were enough people staying over till Monday so we reopened the hospitality room and had one last evening of conversation. It seemed as if no one was ready to leave.States that were represented at the Specialty were California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin.Ch. Pompuf Fancy Duke Masterpiece is handled to his Best of Breed win by Bonnie Hodson. Left to right, Mrs. Thelma Dunn presents the Presidents Trophy, Mr. Miller the Rosette and Show Chairman Mrs. Beulah Hochstedler holds the Best of Breed Trophy. Lloyd Olson took the photograph.AMERICAN POMERANIAN CLUB SUMMER SPECIALTY JUDGES CRITIQUEby KEN MILLEROn Sunday, September 5, 1976, I had the pleasure of judging the Summer Specialty of the American Pom Club held at the Iowa State fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. This Specialty was hosted by The Pomeranian Club of Greater Des Monies Inc. and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the officers and members for not only asking me to judge, but also for the gracious hospitality afforded my wife and me. AlthoughI could not share the hospitality room before judging, Im sure that everyone enjoyed the many hours spent there talking Poms with people from various parts of the country. I was most pleased by the efficient manner in which the Specialty progressed, and this is only possible by a lot of hard work by the members before hand. The trophy table was outstanding and in good taste with Crystal glassware being presented for most of the awards. The entry this year was certainly a tribute to the entire membership and shows the support behind not only The Pom Club of Greater Des Moines but the American Pom Club as well. There were few absentees this year in the entry of 22-26-16-3-2-1. Ch. Pompuf Fancy Duke Masterpiece, owned by Gwen R. and Bonnie J. Hodson was my choice for Best of Breed. This typey boy was in good coat, an ideal size and in general, a very good representative of the breed. He went on to Group 2 in a very strong group and it was a well deserved placing. Best of Opposite Sex went to Ch. Thelduns Wee Bonnie Tammy, a brilliant orange who I thought was also very deserving. Bonnie is owned and shown by Goldie K. Mandley. Sand- towns Toast of the Town, the open dog class winner was hard pressed for the points by an outstanding puppy by the name of Jabils Simply Smashing who went on to Reserve Winners Dog. The open orange bitch Scotia Clems John- boy Gilda was the eventual Winners Bitch owned by Edna Girardot. She was in good coat and a typey bitch but the decision was close between her and the Reserve Winners Bitch owned by Lucius and Elinor Luccas Luells Darlin Dutchess.Its always nice to see the old timers return to the ring and I had two Ch. Kengay Cavalier Joe, a ten year old, owned by Mrs. Norris McKamey and Ch. Sun-Dots Just a Nip owned by Ruth Dotson. They both received well deserved applause with the younger Ch. Sun-Dots Just a Nip getting the first place ribbon.POMERANIAN REVIEW 11THE POMERANIAN CLUB OF GREATER DES MOINES, INC.THANK YOU ALLForTHE FALL SPECIALTYYour Trophy DonationsYour SupportYour EntriesIT TAKES EVERYONE TO MAKE A SPECIALTY A SUCCESSSEE YOU IN NEW YORK12 POMERANIAN REVIEWCh. Toy Towns Dandy Corn Duke owned by Lucius and Elinor Luccas and Toy Towns Cuppi of Jeribeth, also owned by the Luccas was winner of the Stud Dog and Brood Bitch class respectively.I think everyone felt the Specialty was a great success and I would just like to thank everyone who entered dogs and supported the Specialty to make it the success it was.THE AMERICAN POMERANIAN CLUBS SUMMER SPECIALTY IN DES MOINESAs seen by Sam L. ZaneoffAfter my arrival in Des Moines, Iowa and briefly getting myself together from the long trip, I proceeded to the Pomeranian Club hospitality room where I was greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Tony Short, the Iowa Pom Clubs outgoing president and his charming wife. They were a most hospitable host and hostess. There I met and spoke with all the many other Pom enthusiasts that had gathered from all parts of the country to join in the festivities of the Summer Specialty hosted by the Des Moines Pomeranian Club.On Saturday, I sat and observed a preview of some of the beautiful specimens of the breed that next day would compose one of the largest entries of Poms at a hosted specialty in many years. The luncheon prepared so tastefully and put together by all the Iowa Clubs ladies deserves a great big bravo. The evenings dinner given by the Club provided us the opportunity of celebrating our getting together for the event and was a prelude to the wonderful time that evening which was shared by all in attendance.The site for the Specialty the following day on the Iowa State Fairgrounds seemed very fitting a spot for the entry of 68 gorgeous Poms that had come to compete in their own little manner for the coveted blue ribbons. The Chairman ofthis event was the newly elected Club President, Mrs. Beulah Hochstedler, who was assisted by Tony Short and fellow club members. They put on a Specialty well to be proud of. I am sure the large entry was due to the tremendous efforts the club members had made, and of course it was a great tribute to the prominent judge, Mr. Kenneth E. Miller who presided over this entry.After the trophy table was arranged with the many trophies which had poured in through the generosity of the club members and from Pom enthusiasts all over the country, our judge entered the ring for his appraisal.Mr. Millers selection in the Puppy Dogs, '6-9 months class was a rather handsome little orange fellow, Jabils Simply Smashing, owned by Jessie W. and Barbara Young. His name befitted him as he strutted around the ring piloted by Mr. Tom Daniels. Here is a young pup in my opinion destined to go places.Mr. Millers choice of Sandtowns Toast . - .of the Town as Winners Dog and Best of Winners, a beautiful cobby red sable tipped dog, came after much deliberation between him and the aforementioned puppy. The winner was put down and - handled beautifully by John Metz of Dallas and repeated his win of the previous day, gaining two 5 point majors in succession.Mr. Millers choice for Winners Bitch was a darling little homebred orange Scotia Clems Johnboy Gilda led to her win out of a rather nice class by one of Pomdoms grand ladies, Mrs. Edna Girardot. I must mention the fact that Ednas entry in the Puppy Bitch 6-9 mo. Class a little charmer, Scotia J. C. Treasure Chest Wendy, easily won her class both days and stole everyones heart doing so. Absent from the Specialty was PomPuf Master Melody owned by Gwen R. and Donald H. Hodson who had completed her championship the day before.In the Veteran Dog Class came Mrs. McKameys Ch. Ken Gay Cavalier Joe and Mrs. Ruth Dotsons Sun-Dots Just A Nip. The latter was a perky little redPOMERANIAN REVIEW ISSHORT'S NEW STARDUSTYMLLLAMORS MOON DUST14 pts. Both Majors 1 Best of Breed over two SpecialsNice Ch. Love Bug Grandson for sale IV2 years old. Orange Cream, Heavy Boned. 4 lbs.Tony Betty Short2850 E. Douglas Des Moines, Iowa 50317 515-266-899514 POMERANIAN REVIEWfellow who never gave up asking for it every inch of the way and was Mr. Millers eventual choice as best veteran dog. The sole entry of Mrs. McKameys Ch. Enchanting Lady was a nicely put together orange very deserving of her blue ribbon. Both these classes drew large acknowledgement from the crowd.The much awaited event of the day drew 16 Specials of which but a few were absent. It was truly a sight to behold Each dog did his part to win that coveted big prize Best of Breed. In my opinion, it was a choice too difficult to make. However, Mr. Millers choice was Ch. PomPuf Fancy Duke Masterpiece owned by Gwen R. and Bonnie J. Hodson of Iowa, and shown by Bonnie who had handled him throughout his career and couldnt do a better job if she tried. A personal triumph for me and a happy one since Masterpiece is a half-brother to my Ch. Sheebas Little Dragonfly, also a son of the late Ch. Corns Duke Dragonfly and himself among the top Best in Show Poms in the country. This fine little cobby orange later went on to capture second in the Toy Group under Mr. Miller. Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed was Mrs. Goldie Mandleys bright orange Ch. Thelduns Wee Bonnie Tammy who had just a few weeks earlier completed her championship under Mr. Miller at the Bay Colony Specialty. A precious little bitch that so well deserved her win.SPECIALTY SHOW February 13, 1977Entries close January 26 and entry fees are S9.00 for regular classes and S5.00 for Sweepstakes. Sweepstakes entries MUST also be entered in another, regular class. Send all entries with fees to H. W. Pottebaum, Show Secretary, 72 Davis Road, Southwick, Mass. 01077.PLEASE NOTE The Open Classes will be divided by color see the Very Important Notice below.Dinner reservations should be made as early as possible. Information will be included with the Premium List.Lets make it the BIGGEST and BEST Specialty Show EVERVERY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL EXHIBITORSOnce again we would like to call your attention to the fact that Open Classes are divided by COLOR at many dog shows. Exhibitors MUST read the classification in the various Premium Lists in order to fill out their entries CORRECTLY. Judges MUST disqualify entries wrongly entered, they have no choice in this matter.If you do not have a Premium List, BE SURE TO NOTE THE COLOR of your Open Class entry, so the Superintendent can place it in the correct color division. Make this a habit.Ch. Sun-Dots Just A NipWARNINGThe Open Classes at our February Specialty WILL BE DIVIDED as follows Open Dogs Black, Brown Blue o Open Dogs Red, Orange, Cream and Sable Open Dogs Any Other Allowed Color The Class Division for Any Other Allowed Color is for allowed colors NOT LISTED ABOVE, i.e. White, Black Tan, Parti Color.POMERANIAN REVIEW 15^alild Simply s,mash inyvrtsBUM Mss ftnwSB."'jtai tv. im-3MDtS M\OWES K.C.J'j -n\ SOU PHQ12A TOBY is pictured winning RW.D. at the American Pomeranian Club Summer Specialty, handled by his friend Tom Daniels.TO DATE, Toby has 13 points, both majors including a Toy Group II at the Westbury K.A. Show, Sept. 25 under Judge Peter Knoop.TOBY is at stud to approved bitches.OUR THANKS to all for their compliments about Toby at the Specialtyand other shows.Jessie Barbara Young 603-435-8731 JakfLoudon Ridge Road Loudon, N.H. 03301See our newest Champion, Varneys Jabil Dream Girl In Behind The New Champions.FLASH Jabils Simply Smashing finished 11-21-76 at the Springfield Kennel Club Show under Judge Geraldine Hess16 POMERANIAN REVIEWPOMPUFSChampion Fancy Duke MasterpieceI,fiMasterpiece shown winning Best of Breed and GROUP 1 under Judge Joseph Paigel at Council Bluffs, Iowa.A Very Special Win at the American Pomerania Club Specialty in Des Moines, Iowa, handled as always by Bonnie. Presenting Presidents Trophy is Thelma Dunn and Mrs. Beulah Hochstedler holding BOB Trophy.Our THANKS to Mr. Miller for this win and also GROUP II, and also our THANKS to all the many, many Pom Lovers who made our show a successPOMERANIAN REVIEW 17POMPUFPresents Two New Champions A Masterpiece Daughter and GranddaughterasSTV BEST OF OPP. SEXr.PNTHM. IQWft K.C.SEPT. 4.19TC1m SON PHOTOPomPuf Master Melody going W.B. BOS for 5 pts under Judge Keith Browne to finish subj. A.K.C.. Other majors under Jane Kay Alfred Treen.negm,Ch. PomPuf Melody Dancer shown going BW and BOS for 4 pts under Judge Leota Vandeventer. Dancy was shown and finished from Bred By Exhibitor Class, with 3 majors, shown 11 times within three months.Gwen Bonnie Hodson Indianola, Iowa 50125Route 3 515-961-2989POMERANIAN REVIEW18SECRETARYSREPORTBy THOMAS E. DANIELS 72 Davis Road Southwick, Ma. 01077Welcome to 1977. I hope everyone had a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and now that they are behind us, it is time to start packing up and heading for New York for the Annual Specialty. This years date is February 13, and the place is the Loews-Summit Hotel, 51st and Lexington Ave. Our Judges are Joseph Faigel for the Breed and Charles Reynolds for Puppy Sweeptakes. Hope to see all of you there.Speaking of Specialties, The Summer Specialty was really something to attend. I know that all the Officers and Board Members that could make it really enjoyed themselves and our thanks to all the members of the Des Moines Pomeranian Club for everything that they did to make the trip so enjoyable.During the course of our Board meeting in Des Moines, permission was granted to the Northern California Pomeranian Club to hold a Specialty Show on February 19, 1977. Also, permission was granted to Dallas-Ft. Worth Pomeranian Club to hold a Specialty on March 25, 1977.Ted Birk has been appointed to the position of Delegate to the American Dog Owners Association from the American Pomeranian Club. Ted is Vice President and has long held a great interest in this organization and we know that he will make an excellent delegate from our Club.This will be my last column as Corres- sponding Secretary for the Club. I have enjoyed my year in this position and will certainly miss writing and talking to so many of you nice people. If you Continued on Page 71mDELEGATESREPORTBy H. W. POTTEBAUMThe regular meeting of the Delegates of the American Kennel Club was held on September 14, 1976.No business was transacted other than the election of new delegates. After the election we were treated to a preshowing of the latest film by the AKC called 200. It is a film intended expressly for obedience people but I believe it will be of interest to all fanciers, as it is both informative and entertaining.This film can be used at many levels it can serve as an introduction to obedience competition for complete novices, showing what the various exercises are and how they are performed, and is also intended to be an aid to the experienced obedience exhibitors and judges by pointing out details that might be overlooked. It stresses 4 main themes. First, that perfection is difficult to attain. Second, regulations apply equally to all breeds. Third, that in scoring an exercise both the dog and handler are being evaluated, and Fourth, that the position of the judge is vital.This film is very well done and is certainly worth seeing. Also, they are in the working stages on a film called Anatomy of a Dog Show, which is designed to help the show giving clubs avoid the pit- falls that can happen. This film should be ready sometime next year.Our next meeting is scheduled for December 14, so I will report that meeting in the next review.POMERANIAN REVIEW 19McKAMEY'S SUNDAWN KENNELSCongratulations to our Homebred Champions of Bicentennial 1976AND THEIR PROUD OWNERS Ch. McKameys Gold Honey Bee Donald Hayes Ch. McKameys Cavalier's Pepper Donald Hayes Ch. McKameys Wee Bonnie Lass Ray LaceyTO OUR WINNING HOMEBREDSMcKameys Ideal Style Fashion Frances Bosman McKameys Countess Glory Gold McKameys Just a Honey McKameys Cavaliers JeniferAT STUDChampion McKameys Ideal Perfection Champion McKameys Cavalier of Gold Champion Ken Gay Cavalier Joe Champion McKameys Enchanting Pepper Champion McKameys Just Enchanting McKameys Just a Honey PointedWe have some repeat breedings, puppies sired by above Champions or their daughters. Older stock for show ring, breeding, obedience training or lovable pets.Iowa State and Federally Inspected and Licensed.Mrs. Norris McKameyRoute 1, Box 185 Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 319-355-777520 POMERANIAN REVIEWDALLAS-FORT WORTH POMERANIAN CLUBBy JEWEL ELLIS, Secretary 325 S. E. 9th Street Grand Prairie, Texas 75051Another successful show was held by the club on September 18, 1976 which was judged by the very competent judge, Mrs. Peggy Dillard Carr, with an entry of 41 Pomeranians.This show was held in conjunction with the Pekingnese Club of Texas at Holiday Inn. The ballroom in which the show was held was beautiful being carpeted throughout and was perfect for one ring which the two clubs shared with plenty of space for spectators and grooming area. There were many compliments on this show. Everything ran smoothly, everyone was friendly, agreeable and cooperative. We wish to thank everyone who supported this show which made it the success it was.The after-show dinner was held in the same building which made it very convenient. There were 43 who attended the dinner and it was a great joy to be able to get together with other Pom people. After the dinner everyone retired to the Hospitality Room for further relaxation and pleasure.I shall not list the winners here as our judge, Mrs. Peggy Carr, who so graciously sent us a critique of our show listed the wins as followsCRITIQUE By Peggy Dillard CarrTo be invited to judge a specialty show is both an honor and a pleasing challenge. I am indeed grateful to fellow Pomeranian Club and members having invited me.It was a sizeable forty one. The table in the show ring was decorated to perfection and the array of Trophies was breathtaking to say the least with applause, laughter and an air of happiness.The high quality of the Poms at this show was a joy to behold.cJudge Mrs. Peggy Dillard Carr awards Best of Breed to Ch. Sunrays Bil Beaver. Handler Beverly Griffiths, owners T. B. Dickinson, June Smyth and Carol Partain. President Douglas Baynham is holding the Challenge Trophy.My thanks to two most efficient Stewards making my judging run so smooth. The following evening a delightful dinner enjoyed by all club members and exhibitors. It was a fantastic and unfor- getable experience, meeting the many breeders who were familiar to me previously by name only.o OPEN DOGS produced my Winners Dog Robinhoods Replica Replay. Owner Norma ORourke of Texas City. He was a medium sized, well coated, short, very handsome dog good showman.o B.O.S., B.O.W. WINNERS BITCH Puffs Dinkey Toy of Pom Grove. Handler B. Norris. Owner Gwen Springfield of Dallas, Texas. She was nice size, heavily coated, short, real substance an excellent show lady.BEST OF BREED COMPETITION entered the ring The quality was overwhelming.Continued on Page 62POMERANIAN REVIEW 21GADS CHULA POMSBids A Heartbroken Farewell To GadsChula Ima Lil Doll-MistWB at Dallas, Texas Major win Sept. 19, 1976WB at Bubbock, Texas Sept. 24, 1976WB at Plainview, Texas Sept. 25, 1976WB at Amarillo, Texas Sept. 26, 1976BOB at Norman, Oklahoma Major win Oct. 3, 1976Five days later Suddenly, tragically she was gone. She will never be forgotten.MISTYA star rose high, she flamed so bright,She filled my life with dazzling light,But much too soon, the darkness fell She was a nova in brilliance flared and could not dwell. Your stay with me, my love, my own,Was grieviously brief and so has flown,But deep in my being, I hold you close You will never die, my heart is your host.Mrs. Norma C. Gad 5908 Westside RoadEl Paso, Texas 79932 915-584-094222 POMERANIAN REVIEWPOMERANIAN CLUB OF GREATER HOUSTON SECOND ANNUAL SPECIALTYBy OLGA BAKERIt appears that after having successfully given a Specialty Show once, when it comes time for a second go-round, you get confident and almost cocky in proceeding with your plans. Our Show Chairman, Darrell Baker, seemed to have an over abundance of confidence as he efficiently planned and implemented our second Specialty, while I kept getting mildly hysterical that we might overlook something vital, or do something wrong. Day of the show . . . Mr. Show Chairman with things beautifully under control, everyone doing hisher jobs as directed, and with me, the Club President, being quite useless and almost in the way Wow, that is truly the type Chairman you need when it is show time, and I shall hereby go on record as stating that Mr. Baker is the kind of Show Chairman every Club longs for and appreciates. And I APPRECIATE HIM . . . THANKS, LOVE . . . YOU DONE GOODOur Twomey photo shows the Trophy Table so beautifully arranged by Jeanne Gribben and Cynthia Downman.Ms. Opal Mosher, well-known and loved for all her dog and especially Pomeranian interests and works, judged the Puppy Sweepstakes calmly, efficiently and skillfully. Ms. Mosher is oneof those people that exhibitors truly enjoy showing under, not only because of a special love, appreciation, and gentleness in handling the little puppies that can be easily seen and felt. We wish to thank Opal most sincerely for honoring us by judging our sweepstakes. Winning puppies were Best Puppy 6 to 9 Wagners Golden TPring Best Puppy 9-12 Sunrays Lil Rosette Best Puppy in Sweepstakes was the 6-9 choice and Best of Opposite Sex was Tujays Kernel Happylove. Owners of these babies are Wagners Golden TPring Dorinda Wagner and Virginia Wilkins Sunrays Lil Rosette Fern Rodrigues, E. Esacove, M. Miyares and R. Brue Tujays Kernel Happylove Jeanne K. Gribben and Cynthia G. DownmanSweepstakes Judge Ms Opal Mosher found her winning puppy in Wagners Golden Tpring owned by Dorinda and Charles F. Wagner.The regular class judging was performed by well-known judge and Pomeranian breeder, Dr. William E. Field. Classes were large, dogs were gorgeously groomed, exhibitors were exhibiting the normal amount of a enthusiasm b apprehension c optimism d pessimismPOMERANIAN REVIEW 23MYWAY KENNELLTroubleCh. Myway Troublemaker finished her championship at the age of sixteen months with back-to-back four point majors going WB at the large Houston Specialty and WB at the Houston All- Breed. Trouble is a 3 lb. clear orange showing doll.See pedigree Behind New Champions.Myway Cookie Monster, was BB over two specials at the large San Antonio show at nine months of age. She has eight points. Watch this baby go. In case you are wondering, Cookie was named for her obvious love of food.CookieFOR SALE1. Black showstud prospect He is nearly a full brother to the pointed black male we are now showing. We do not need him.2. Black pet male.3. Orange brood 4 lb. free whelper.4. Tiny orange-sable show girl.Molly Miller Linda Jean MillerP. O. Box 717 League City, Tex. 77573 713 332-184724 POMERANIAN REVIEWe anxiety f whatever else dog people do on show day. Winners Dog and Best of Winners was the beautiful BONNERS KRISTIN STARMIST, owned by Dorothy Bonner. He is elegant, huge-coated, sound and very typical of the breed. NOTE Regretably, we were unable to include a photograph of the dog, as Mrs. Bonner informed us that the photograph was not good ... no offense to the photographer . . . just one of those that didnt work out quite right. Incidentally, Dorothy Bonner is one of the those lovely ladies that always thinks of the most thoughtful things. She made it a special point to determine who had been donors of the trophies she had received so she could contact them personally with her thanks.AmMolly Miller handles her homebred Myway Troublemaker to Winners Bitch for major finishing her title under Judge William Field, Jr. as seen in our Twomey photo.Winners Bitch was MYWAY TROUBLEMAKER, owned by Molly Miller. My information may be not quite correct on this, but I believe this finished her. She is lovely, very correct and sound and most deserving of the win. She had a bit of a tough time beating out her kennel friend. . . MYWAY COOKIE MONSTER, also owned by Molly Miller, who pranced out of the puppy class and went Reserve.Specials were exquisite . . . one of those classes of Poms that sort of makes you suck in your breath . . . lovelyrepresentatives here from all parts of the country. And we consider it a lovely honor to have these beautiful specials brought in for exhibition at our show . . . my personal thanks to each of you for giving us a chance to see your dogs Really thrilling. Winner of Best of Breed was selected by Dr. Field, after much deliberation, . . . CH. BAYNHAMS MS AMANDA, Amanda is a bitch, and showed her heart out for her owner, Douglas Baynham. She is heavily coated, very short in body, high tail set and moves squarely lets see, they say, dont COVET ... so instead of saying, I wish I owned HER . . . Ill say I wish I owned one just LIKE her Congratulations to Doug Baynham. Best of Opposite Sex was a beautiful black dog, CH. THIS TIME DARK CHAOS, handled by John Metz for owner, Lee Grunewald. Beautiful guy, and everyone felt it was an extremely close race for Best of Breed.-iDr. Field awards Best of Opposite Sex to Ch. This Time Dark Chaos handled by John Metz for owner Dee Grunewald, as pictured by Twomey.Just must make mention of the Best of Breed competition . . . seems newsworthy. We had no veterans class at this show, but we DID HAVE SOME VETERANS there. What a pleasure to see CH.POMERANIAN REVIEW 25OUR LATEST ENGLISH IMPORT. vSL9mos. - 6 pts. -1 majorSireCh. Hadleigh SupersonicPuppies 3 mo. to 1 year From ImportsHadleighRosskearPassfieldPreservenesDAYONSHIRE, Reg.Since 1947 5726 Farragut, Hollywood, FI. 33021 Phone 305-987-5126High Hopes For 1977 From LLL PomeraniansAt StudCh. Fancy Gold Dancer of Oakridge, ZV2 lb. huge coated orange Best in Show Pomeranian Specialty WinnerFor SaleGidget 8-23-76 female by Ch. Fancy Gold Dancer of Oakridge out of BIS Ch. Lil Gold Dancer of Oakridge daughter.Miss Personality but probably too small to show.Female1-16-76 show quality dainty lady, 2 lbs.3 breeding age males in black, cream and orange.Excellent selection of females from fall litters Most orange, one possible sable from free whelping broods.Send for descriptive listing with evaluation of Poms.Janice Luginsland Americus, Kansas 66835R.R. 1 Ph. 316-884-515726 POMERANIAN REVIEWJERIBETHS TU-STEP OF TIM-SUE, owned by Ed and Nancy Wharton and handled by Gary Doerge. Tu-Step, now going on eight years old, bounced around that ring just as she had done a few years ago . . . looked darling, still about 3 long in body I exaggerate a little sometimes, cute as pie. But . . . even to top that . . . Tom and Norma ORourke really gave everyone a special treat . . . and a few goose bumps . . . when they showed their goregous little Best-In- Show dog, Ch. Tonos Just Call Me Mister right in there with the breed competition. He looked like an angel, everyone agreed, and it was interesting to observe the judges face as he kept watching Mister. He looked like a little star and did not give one single tiny inkling of his age he is going on ten years old Ringside watched the judges face most carefully when Mister got his turn on the table for the judges very exacting examination. That beautiful little thing seems to have just everything a super dog should have . . . even at this age . . . except maybe a few TEETH. When the judge opened his mouth, ringside got a tremendous kick out of watching a slow and understanding grin spread across Dr. Fields face. Mister gave him that little ornery look he always had as if to say, So what else is new, fellow You think you will maybe have all of YOURS when youre my age mCh. Tonos Just Call Me MisterJudge William E. Field gives Best of Breed to Ch. Baynhams Ms Amanda handled by owner Douglas Baynham.After the show everyone met for an Italian dinner, beautifully planned by Mr. Burch Downman, our hospitality chairman. Fun, good food, good wine, good talk, and a fitting end to the good day. But . . . not quite We all then adjourned to the beautiful home of Norma Gads little cutie-pie sister, Ernie. Ernie though not really doggie opened her home and her hospitality to the Pom people and even complimented all of us by telling Norma that she thought Normas friends were about the best batch of folks she had ever met. Our special thanks, Ernie ... we may consider putting you on full-time.Another day . . . another wonderful dog show. Thank you everyone . . . members, exhibitors, friends, judges. Do wish I could personally acknowledge every special persons presence, but space limits me. We do so much appreciate you . . . please come back again.MESSAGE FROM THE TREASURERMrs. Goldie Mandley wishes to remind all members that Annual Dues are delinquent if not paid by March 1st.POMERANIAN REVIEW 27CHEELAN POMERANIANSAll of us here at Cheelan. particularly Starmists five children and two grandchildren would like to send our Sincere Congratulations to Bonner's Kristin Starmist on the completion of his championship. Bonner Bloodlines Puppies occasionally Inquiries invited on three young Starmist sons who look very promisingKAREN HOLDER1212 S. Ridgefield Circle College Station, Texas 77840 713-693-2345STILL HAVE BACK ISSUESof the REVIEW Send for List 1.50 each, plus postage. Some are from early 1960s.Francis J. Casey 60 Wilbur Street Raynham, Mass. 02767MODEL KENNELWishes to Congratulate Dr. Morris and Betty Carson on Finishing Their First Homebred Champion Chips of Diamond AlsoCongratulations to Julie Brumback and her Julies Star Kennel Visited in This Issue.R. L. Goodrich Hampton, Virginia 23663204 Yukon Avenue, P.O. Box 3004 Phone 804-723-370228 POMERANIAN REVIEWKENNEL VISIT TO JULIES STAR POMERANIANSBy BOB GOODRICHIf you are ever lucky enough to have a chance to visit the Julios Star Pomeranians, it is a real pleasant time in store for you.You will have to travel across the rolling hills of the Western part of Virginia where the countryside is a beautiful sight, especially in the Spring and Fall.The home of Julie Brumback is in the suburbs of Harrisonburg, on Route 81. It is nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, between the Blue Ridge Mountains.-wThis is the front of the Brumbacks house where all Poms live with the family.The basement on the back side is on the same level as the yard, which makes an entrance for the dogs, Poms and Yorkie. The dogs are fed and reared by the Natural Method lots of exercise on grass in the fresh air, and raw meat with herbs fed also a good grade of kibble with cottage cheese and vitamins.NJulie and her husband, called Brum by his friends, are in their living room with their son Trent who is holding his beloved Ande. Ch. Vega and Mystic, daughter of their late Ch. Orian Orville", are in Julies lap.Julie does not kennel her Poms, they are all in the house mostly in the basement where she does her art work oil painting and teaching the same. There is also a family room here. The number of dogs must be kept small, so quality is the by-word. This arrangement helps promote good temperament, as all the dogs get lots of handling. Someday she hopes to add a sunny room to the kitchen for additional Poms. For the present, each little dog has a baby crib for sleeping and eating each bed has a soft, warm blanket, toys, and water. They are put outside to exercise three or four times a day in a closed yard with a good uphill grade for running to strengthen legs and body. They love to rummage around in the garden, eating parsley and whatever else they can find.The Brumbacks were started in this hobby by their two daughters, Sharon and Melanie. Sharon bought her first toy dog when she was 13 years old A Yorkie named Angel who is now 11, and still Queen and ruler of all the other dogs. Sharon is married now and has two Yorkies, and a Malamute for her husband, Gary. Angel refused to move, so she stayed in Harrisonburg.Melanie was given a Pom puppy Tiki about the same time by Mr. and Mrs. Chambers, of Memphis, Tennessee, thus starting them in Poms. Major Brumback was stationed with the Air Force near Memphis, so they started going to dog shows, and were hooked. Actually, breeding wasnt new to Julie and Brum, as both grew up on farms in the Shenandoah Valley where Brums family raisedPOMERANIAN REVIEW 29Pixies J4iffcrest Pi omerunicindPROUDLY PRESENTscPIXIES PRINCESS HOLLYShown at 8 months taking Group III from the Puppy Class at Tri-State Kennel Club Show under Mr. Theodore Wurmser.Holly is a beautiful 3 lb. red much loved pet.She was the first-born offspring for both her sire and dam.Sire Julies Star Ben Bam Silver Meadows Cinder MistSincere thanks go to their breeders, Julie Brumback and Jackie Klein.For Sale Litter of 4 males whelped 10-25-76 Sire Ch. Silver Meadows Alexander Dam Pixies Honey Glow CavilierCongratulations to Julie Brumback and her Poms.Carol A. GalavichRoute 1Powhatan Pt., Ohio 43942 Phone 614-458-170530 POMERANIAN REVIEWpure-bred Hereford cattle, and Julies family had a dairy farm, plus many dogs, including three good Chihuahuas, Cockers, Terriers, and of course, the hunting dogs.ri . -V 1Melanie with Honey.Melanies little Pom was bred, but never had puppies, and was accidently killed shortly after they moved to Harrisonburg. Major Brumback is retired Air Force, and is working now at Walker Mfg. Co.Next, two top quality Cavilier bitches were purchasedone from Frank Welch, Roanoke Kennels, the other from Edna Girardot, Scotia Kennels. Both were campaigned by Julie and Melanie, often competing against one another. Starbright was finished by Julie, and Honey only needed a major win when she met an untimely death after a section delivering two male pups.Both bitches were taken to my kennel to be bred to Ch. Models Son of Fun.Starbright whelped two females, the larger one was kept, her name is Julies Stardust Ande, a good size for breeding and carrying a good gait and coat to pass on to her pups. The most sensible thing to do was to line breed, so Julie took Ande to Ruth Beam to breed to herCh. Great Elms Timstopper Again She could hardly go wrong with this breeding, as Timstopper Again was a very good stud, and produced a lot of good offspring. This breeding gave her a good bitch who is pointed but not finished as she was due to be Julies best brood bitch. She is Julies Starlight Susan. Susans only daughter is Julies Starbright, who needs only a major win to complete her title She is being shown by Evelyn Schaefer in Ohio. This is a truly beautiful, red bitch. Susan also produced Ch. Julies Star Orion deceased. And also a litter brother Ch. Julies Star Vega. Starbright litter brother is Ch. Julies Star Brother, owned by Donna and Rick Megenhardt another red pom with a beautiful gait and sweet face. He was winner of the Michigan Pom Specialty. All of Susans beautiful Poms have been sired by Ch. Models Son of Fun. This was a very close linebreeding.3mBrum and puppy.Honey produced Ch. Roanokes Melanie Magic he was sired by Son of Fun, also. Edna Girardot finished him in four shows. Julies Star Emcee is also close to his title. He lives with Carol Anderson.POMERANIAN REVIEW 31Megs PomeraniansandCH. JULIES STAR BROTHER J.B.Sends Congratulations To Julie Brumback andAll of her Pom kids on their kennel visit.AlsoThanks to Jackie and Ron Klein for our new Silver Meadows cream baby. We sure enjoyed our visit with you folks.Puppies Stud ServiceRichard Donna Megenhardt 8026 S. R. 43 Kent, Ohio 44240 216-626-436832 POMERANIAN REVIEWTHELDUN POMERANIANS, REG.CongratulateCH. THELDUNS ALMOND FUDGE Subj. AKC conf . son ofMay Morning Social Lion ex Ch. Dunns Little Tina PreshusA sincere THANK YOU to Beverly Norris, owner, for very capably handling and finishing Fudge to his championship.Congratulations to Ray Edney for Edneys Little Patriots recent wins. A Grandson of May Morning Social Lion and Dunns Little Tomstopper, he needs only 5 points to complete his championship.CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO JULIE BRUMBACK ON HER KENNEL VISITLitters due hopefully over the holidaysThelma M. Dunn 3400 Carvale Drive301-879-5397 Aberdeen, Md. 21001COURAGEOUS GOLD POMERANIANS"Wishes toCongratulate Julie Brumback on her Kennel VisitWe also wish to announce we are hopefully expecting six litters of Puppies around Dec. 1st, 1976. Five of these bitches are double line bred Timstopper Bloodlines. Two sired by Ch. Great Elms Timstoppers Image, Three sired by Ch. Wieses Flash of Timmie Again, and one a granddaughter of Ch. Reeves Buster Boy.THESE PUPS WILL ALL BE SOLD.Three more litters expected later in Spring.All inquiries will be answered promptly.CLARA F. ARLO WIESE5612 No. 71st St.Longmont, Colorado 303-442-2524POMERANIAN REVIEW 33Great Elms Kennels, Regd.Nothing For SaleCh. Great Elms Timstoppers Image Stud Fee 75.00Congratulations to Julie Brumback for her success in breeding and showing her beautiful Poms and for her current Kennel Visit.Ruth L. Beam704-889-9233P.O. Box 937 Pineville, N.C. 28134DANZIGPresentsBrooks Little Snowfire C. D.Vialees Shadomoss CDX DobeWe would like to congratulate Julie Brumback on her Kennel VisitPATRICIA D. BROOKS102 Jefferson Lane Ladson, S. C. 29456 871-023934 POMERANIAN REVIEWienJPuppiesplaying.Only one or two bitches are bred, each year, so this is a good record for such a small kennel. Only the best bitches are kept, as they believe a great deal depends on the dam. A good stud just cant do it all aloneT\ aSBSSf-i,1 .t-rterifBrum, Angel and PomsThis is a fun-family hobby, with the Poms being supported by Julies freelance art work. You should see some of Julies beautiful dog portraits and her dog jewelry is really unusual. The dogslove the art students who come to take lessons in the basement studio, and needless to say, the students love the dogsThe Brumbacks also have a teenage son, Trent, who helps with feeding, cleaning, and socialization, of the dogs. Trent is a real worker, takes a big paper route at daybreak, rides his bike 8 miles to school, runs cross-country track, and still is an honor student.Both girls are away from home, Melanie is a senior at Madison College and combines work and keeping on the Deans honor list each semester. She is a psychology major, and one semester her class studied one of her dear little poms whom they suspected of being slightly retarded I believe the conclusion was that his dog Mother had rejected him and he never grew up.i-ISBE,' 'a.fci-KSVJulie and dogs in the garden by the rock wall. Julie is holding Angel.COYERNext available Cover is July, 1977Next available Center Spread also JulyPOMERANIAN REVIEW 35IJULIE'S STARSWould like to say THANKS toBOB GOODRICH For writing my KENNEL VISIT Congratulations to Bob Goodrich for Ch. Models FUN BUG Congratulations to Donna and Rich Megenhardt for Ch. JULIES STAR BROTHER Congratulations to Margaret McKee for Julies C. D. Great Elms Idlewyld Jewel, C. D. Congratulations to Betty Morris Carson for Ch. Emcee Chips of Diamond Ch. Topaze Sunny Interlude Ch. Lenniss Tar-Resia PerfectionJULIE BRUMBACK1187 Nelson Dr.Harrisonburg, Va. 22801 703-434-180436 POMERANIAN REVIEWCONGRATULATIONSANDBEST WISHEStoJulie Brumback andher little starsFUNFAIR POMERANIANS John Katherine ProbstRoute 8Parkwood Acres Hicks Road New Port Richey, Fla. 33552813-868-0810CONGRATULATIONSandBest Wishes toJulie Brumback Julies Little StarsMaynard Wood Park Station P.O. Box 2296 Waynesboro, Va. 22980 703-943-6905BEST WISHESCONGRATULATIONS TOTO JULIE BRUMBACKJULIE BRUMBACK and heron the STARSJanuary Kennel Visit on theirKENNEL VISITPHILIP LUBERTINE JULIE CAPEHEART POMERANIANS1023 S. Bouldin St.Baltimore, Md. 21224Joyce H. Dailey3121 Camelot Blvd.Chesapeake, Va. 23323POMERANIAN REVIEW 37IDLEWYLD POMERANIANS AND CH. TRINKETsend warmest congratulations toJulie Brumback on her Kennel Visit. We sure are proud of our dear friendand all her StarsMorris and Betty Carson on finishing three champions in 1976, especially their lovely home-hred Chippy.Boh Goodrich on adding Fun Bug and Sparky to his long list of fine champions.Were pleased to announce our latest obedience winner, Great Elms Idlewyld Jewel, C.D. Julie, named for Julie Brumback, is a flashy 34 lb. orange sable. She finished with four legs, including a 4th in Novice B, a Highest Scoring Toy and a H.S. Pomeranian in Trial. She was also Highest Scoring Dog in Match at her only Match. Bigger is not necessarily betterFOR SALE Cory, whelped August 7,1976May Morning Social Lion X Golden Tiara Dambeastie, C. D.A half-brother to Ch. Trinket, Cory is orange, weighed 2 lbs. 2 oz. at 3 months. Hes very sound with a charming temperament, an excellent obedience prospect. Well keep brother Gem for awhile because hes so much like Trinket. At present, we cant fault him.MARGARET AND JOHN McKEE7660 Idlewyld Road Richmond, Va. 23225 804-272-9318 804-320-740438 POMERANIAN REVIEWPUERTO RICO KENNEL CLUBSeptember 5, 1976BEST IN SHOWCh. Bonners Modstar of Pine Havenunder Mrs. Winifred Heckmannhandled hy Robert Campbell.WINNERS BITCH and BEST OF WINNERSgoes toCh. Pine Haven Peg 0 My Heart under Mr. K. Stineto finish her championship at 6 months of age, again handled by Robert Campbell.A MOTHER and DAUGHTER team to be PROUD ofPOMERANIAN REVIEW 3BEST IN SHOWei. Champion Bonners Modstar of PinehavenPINE HAVEN POMERANIANS R. D. 3Ballston Spa, New York 12020FOMERANIAN REVIEWtoBehind The New ChampionsThree generation pedigrees of new Pom champions belonging to members of the American Pomeranian Club will be printed free, if sent in by the owner. Photograph and additional details as to owner, breeders and short summary of the show career not more than 4 lines will be published upon receipt of 10.50 and the glossy print. Should a cut of the dog be on file with Review, the charge is 4.50.CH. VARNEYS JABIL BREAM GIRL, 4 lb. deep orange female, owned by Jessie W. Barbara A. Young, Loudon Ridge Road, Loudon, N.H. 03301. Returned to the ring after her third litter to take 2 majors to finish. Tina will be bred to Jabils Simply Smashing this winter... rnVirw'xcf.A" A r.Ch. Sungolds Gay Caviller Ch. Scotia Cavaliers Dream Boy Glad Day's Dream Girl Adkins Cavy of Dream Boy SireCh. Thelcolynns Tiny Sun Dance Ch. Roanokes Band BoxScotia Jimmy Jet's Cricket Ch. Sungolds Gay Cavilier Ch. Scotia Cavalier's Dream Boy Glad Day's Dream Girl Scotia Bare Coin's Lolly Pop DamCh. Sungolds Gay Cavilier Ch. Scotia Cavaliers Rare Coin Ch. Scotia Coin BoxCH. TOPAZE SUNNY INTERLUDEOrange maleBreeder Mary and Francis J. Casey Owner Betty and Morris Carson Ashland, VirginiaLou-Lans Token of Friendship Ch. Nanjo Masterpiece Nanjo JubilantAm., Can., Bda. Ch. Nanjo Interlude Sire Ch. Thelcolynns Tiny Sun Dance Thelcolynn's Tiny Tyeca Thelcolynns Tiny Karla Bonnitoi Little Dutch Boy Ch. Cynna-Lous Keene Tut Bodas Diamond Bonnie Topaze Little Sissy DamBonners Wee Lollipop Dancer Wests Shamrock Lady of Topaze Wests Kerry DancerCH. LENNISS TAR-RESIA PERFECTIONRed Sable female Breeder Lennis Rhodes Raines Owner Betty and Morris Carson Ashland, VirginiaCh. Great Elms Timstopper Again Ch. Great Elms Timstopper Image Great Elms LindaCh. Lcnniss Tar-Baby of Great Elms Sire Great Elms Little Teddy Great Elms Angel Great Elms LindaCh. Great Elms Timstoppers Image Lenniss Tom TomPrincess Lew of Chatmoss Lenniss Cavalier Tangie DamCh. Scotia Fantasys Cavalier Lenniss Spungold JulieScotia Cash Payment FantasyViews expressed by individual contributors are their own and not, necessarily, those of the American Pomeranian Club, Inc.WE INVITE OUR READERS TO EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS ON ALL PERTINENT SUBJECTS.POMERANIAN REVIEW 41CH. DAVISONS CALL ME LITTLE MANOrange MaleBreeder-Owner Deloris Joan Davison Oklahoma City, Okla.Bonners Wee Pepper Preshus Ch. Corns Duke Dragonfly Jeribeths Miss Cricket Davisons Little Bit O Duke SireRussells Fox Flame Ralfe Russells Fox Flame Pixie Kents Ginger Bread Ch. Corns Duke Dragonfly Ch. Jeribeths Darlin Doodle Bug Jeribeths Honeybee Davisons Spice Ginger DamWee Shanie Boy Davisons Little MissyBogles Cream SunshineCH. POMPUF MELODY DANCEROrange femaleBreeder-Owner Donald H. Gwen R. HodsonIndianola, IowaCh. Thelcolynn Tiny Sun Dance Ch. Millamors Fancy Gold Dancer Millamors Miss Fancy Tim-Sues Dancing Pebble SireReady Teddy's Escapade Tim-Sues Gold PebbleFancy Gold Bit of Honey Ch. Corns Duke Dragonfly Ch. PomPuf Fancy Duke Masterpiece Pom-Puf's O-So-Fancy PomPuf Master Melody DamCh. Millamors Jitterbug PomPuf Jitter Gay Bug Pom-Pufs Gayla EventCH. MYWAY TROUBLEMAKEROrange female Breeder-Owner Molly Miller League City, TexasCh. Corn's Duke Dragonfly Ch. Myway Duke Celou Celae Molly's San Dee Sue, C.D.Ch. Myway Memory Maker SireCh. Corns Duke Dragonfly Ch. Celtan MistletoeBonner's Pixietopper OColtan Ch. Corns Duke Dragonfly Ch. Myway Duke Celou Celae Mollys San Dee Sue, C.D.Myway Token Treasurer DamCh. Maykens Lil China-Mite Maykens Myway Katie Scarlet Mayken's KittyCH. CHIPS OF DIAMONDOrange MaleBreeder-Owner Morris Betty Carson Ashland, VirginiaCh. Enjays Puppet on A String Ch. Majestic Sparkling Diamond Bodas Topaze Merry Gold Ch. Models Truly-A-Diamond SireCh. Great Elms Timstopper's Image Ch. Models Truly FairGreat Elms Little Candy Ch. Great Elms Timstopper Again Ch. Model's Son of Fun Model's Red Amber Models Solid Gold DamCh. Model's Magic Timstopper Models BewitchedCh. Jillz Lyra Altair WindemereCH. POMPUF MASTER MELODYRed femaleOwner-Breeder Donald H. Gwen R. HodsonIndianola, IowaBonner's Weepepper Preshus Ch. Corns Duke Dragonfly Jeribeth's Miss Cricket Ch. PomPuf Fancy Duke Masterpiece Sire Pom-Pufs Wee Gold Chip Pom-Puf's O-So-FancyPom-Pufs Gayla Event Ch. Thelcolynns Tiny Sun Dance Ch. Millamors Jitterbug Millamor's Red Mist Pompuf Jitter Gay Bug DamPom-Pufs Rustie Lad Pom-Pufs Gayla Event Bonnies Blond BetsyCH. SUN-DOTS YULETIME ANGELOrange femaleBreeder Ruth Dotson Adah Marshall Owner Mona Caldwell Ruth DotsonBonners Pep-R-Kute Nightfire Ch. Queenaire Gamboling Man Ch. Queenaire Doodad Ch. Sun-Dats Ramboling Man SireMex. Am. Ch. Van Hoozers Lucky KitchCh. Queenaires First LadyCreiders Diane of Queenaire Ch. Scotia President Jim Ch. S.A.Ms Gay Blade Sandidol S.A.Ms Rockin Red Charmer Joarts Michele DamCh. Naps Red Tim-Son Naps Rusty Star Naps Star Dust42 POMERANIAN REVIEWCHEROKEE POMERANIANSWishes to THANK Norma ORourke at Tonos Kennels for our lovely Tonos Dragonflower of Young Flower went WB at El Reno, Oklahoma on October 22,1976 under Judge Leota Vandeventer.WB and BOS at Lawton, Oklahoma on October 23,1976 under Judge Tom StevensonRWB the next day at Wichita Falls, Texas under Judge Edd Biven Flower was shown by our good friend Verna Hood. Thank you Verna.LITTER EXPECTED IN DECEMBERCh. Robinhoods Replica Rerun X Joda Jollyjinx Panda Bear Panda is a nice, heavy coated Black and Tan bitch from Joda Kennels of Joyce OhrtmanFOR SALEWe are considering selling a Panda daughter. She is a near show quality, 5 lb. orange sable, whelped Jan. 12, 1975. We are not sure we want to part with her, but inquiries will be promptly answered.Should be a good brood. Aristic line.JANICE YOUNG 1080 Carl Street St. Clair, Missouri 63077 314-629-2754POMERANIAN REVIEW 43HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TOJulie Brumback and her Poms and Best Wishes for the futureSPECIAL OFFER, REASONABLECh. Scotia IM Molly-Follow Me Ch. Silver Meadow Charm of Scotia Both too small to breed but deserving of more than the Kennel life they have here.Inquiries invited.ALSO WILL SELLCh. Robins Even Steven of Scotia and Ch. Russells Fox Flame Fagen Steven is litter brother of Ch. Showoff in California.Show females old enough to evaluate and some male and female pets.Stud service by several Champions of Cavilier and Hadleigh lineage.SCOTIA KENNELS REG. Edna E. Girardot P. 0. Box 646 Floral City, Fla. 32636 904-726-200144 POMERANIAN REVIEWOBEDIENCERINGbyEMMA HEYDE 1 70 Chicago Way San Francisco, Cal. 94112Why obedience AKC says it is to demonstrate the usefulness of the purebred dog. Havent we all had someone say to us, I wouldnt have a purebred dog they arent stable, are nervous and just plain dumb. Give me a mongrel. Of course, the overwhelming turnout of purebred dogs at AKC obedience trials, countless titles, and now even a proposed obedience championship award see article elsewhere disproves this. We believe it now behooves us to do something for our own breed our beautiful, intelligent and sound Pomeranians. They can, and do, excel in obedience work and the time has come when more of our Champions should be adding obedience titles to their names. Lets not allow some of the other toy breeds, Papillons in particular, who are really making an impressive show in this get ahead of us.We enthusiasts have all encountered words of opposition to obedience. To quote a few Obedience breaks the dogs spirit. If a dogs spirit is God forbid broken by obedience, this is the fault of a bad trainer, and if anything like this is observed AVOID and impress upon others to avoid any classes where such a result shows up. Obedience training properly done brings out a dogs happiest spirit and really shows him off to advantage. Another person will says, If a dog is shown in obedience it is obvious that he cant make it in the show ring sort of a consolation prize so I dont want any of my breeding there. True, some dogs that will never be bench champions are shown in obedience, even some with outstanding faultsbut that is all the more reason we should bring out our good specimens to show what they can do. More and more champions of all breeds are being shown in obedience. Some will say, Pomeranians are just too tiny. Nonsense, the jumps, dumbells, etc. are all adjusted to dogs sizes, and Poms can do any exercise big dogs can. I cant train obedience, will be the excuse of some. Well, then, go to a good school and learn how, read a good obedience book, and train your Pom. It will help not hinder him in the conformation ring.A brand new C.D. Pom is CAROLS RUSTIC DUKE Rusty owned and trained by Carol Haylett of Erie, Pennsylvania. Rusty scored 188 at Fairview, Pa. in June of 1975 and then went on to score 192 in May of 1976 at Castle Shannon, Pa., where he was high-scoring Pom and high-scoring Toy. On September 11, 1976 at Lockport, N.Y. he accomplished the third leg with a score of 188, and was high-scoring Pom. Carol says he always seemed to make his highest scores at matches and he usually placed, but at licensed shows he often would lose his cool to have Mommy all the way across the ring and would invariably blow his sit or down. But, he finally made it, and the disappointments just made the last leg all the sweeter. Also, at Lockport, N.Y. Rusty was entered with Carols little daughters Pom, CAROLS LITTLE RASCAL Rascal in the Brace Class. Although they didnt place out of 13 braces entered, they did get a score of 190 and got the high-scoring Toy in non-regular class prize.Carols daughter Cindy is only five years old, and no wonder mother is proud of her. What she has to say may put a bee in the bonnet of some of you showgoers who bring young children along to dog shows. Little Cindy handles her Pom Rascal and has received awards for high-scoring junior handler and a first out of 15 dogs all handled by adults at two class graduations. Cindy is hoping for Rascals C.D. thisPOMERANIAN REVIEW 45HARBINS POMERANIANSPROUDLY PRESENTS DAN-D, C.D. Shown Graduation Day Taking First Place Over All.DAN-D, C.D. Started his obedience career at the ripe old age of 8 yearsDAN-D, C.D. Entered classes with his owner Sylvia, instructed byDoris Torgerson on April 26, 1976DAN-D, C.D. Completed his C.D. requirements 8 weeks later on theColorado Bi-Centennial Canine CircuitDAN-D, C.D. Scores were as follows Three consecutive showsGraduation 199Portland Kennel Club 191Buckhorn Valley Kennel Club 180Flatirons Kennel Club 187CONFORMATION OBEDIENCERALPH, IRENE SYLVIA HARBIN10759 Sand Point Way, N.E.Seattle, Washington 98125 206-362-7486year She is the youngest junior handler in their area, but she and Rascal are well known in the area and have gotten several other people to start having their young children try a hand at training dogs. There was some difficulty in getting Cindy into classes because of her age, but with the impression she has made other youngsters can now try as Carol says Instead of running around andgetting into trouble while the parents are dog training. She also says I only hope you will impress on people to allow their children to try obedience. Poms are the perfect size for the smaller children to handle, and it really impresses people to see such a small pair doing the work, and doing it well. It also teaches the young ones responsibility, to work and strive for something, and to be good46 POMERANIAN REVIEWsportsmen and women. Its better than having them going to shows bored stiff or running around getting into mischief.Don and Edalene Davis of Redding, California are also proud of Dana Davis, their 16 year old daughter and PLAYBOYS GOLDEN KISMET Dixie. Dana trained Dixie and recently earned a C.D. degree in three shows with scores of 188 at Chico, California, 191 at Sacramento, California and 192 at Anderson, California. She placed fourth in one show and at the Anderson show won highest scoring junior handler in obedience. Dana plans to show Dixie in Open obedience classes next spring, and already has her doing all of the exercises. Dana and Dixie sometimes enter conformation classes and have had some -fun. at matches. They have won a few prizes including two group firsts and one group third. At their local all-obedience match last April they entered Novice B and came home with no less than five trophies First in class, High Score Junior Handler, High Score, Toy Group, High Score Member-Owned dog, and High Score AKC registered dog. At that match they were tied for high score in match with a 196. Dixie weighs four pounds, is two years old, and is a homebred by CH. TINKLERS LIL PLAYBOY x KAVILLAS GOLDEN GEM. Dana has enjoyed showing in obedience, breed and in Junior Handling, and her proud parents wish to encourage other youngsters to be active with dogs and learn new ways to enjoy their pets.At San Francisco Dog Training Clubs Obedience Trial last August, four Poms were entered One each in Novice A B, one in Open and one in Utility. Both Novice dogs took fifth in their class, and highest scoring Pomeranian finally went to BLACK IRISHMANS DIVIDEND owned by Joe Calandri of Rio Linda, California. Score 196.Lots of new obedience Poms are coming up in Hawaii, too. At the Obedience Training Club of Hawaii August 22nd,three made good qualifying scores in Novice A. First place in Novice A with a score of 197M was PEPE ASTRAL KING owned by G. T. M. D. Wong. We would love to hear more obedience news about those lucky Poms who live in beautiful Hawaii.Debbie Jones of Alhambra, California attend university, has a part time job and is a very active member of the Pasanita Obedience Club but she still seems to find some time for training her adorable pair of Poms and showing them. Her kids, as she calls them, are FERSHOFFS TILLIE TOYLER, CDX and SEABRIGHT ATILLA THE HUN-EY. Debbie has trained them for the Brace Class in obedience and at Valley Hills Obedience Clubs trial August 14th they won first place She says they surprised her as she had only worked them a few minutes since their first time in Brace a year ago. Tillie represented the Pasanita Club in the Top Dog Competition last October for the third year in a row. Debbie writes last week Tillie went along to school with me to help me give a speech in one of my classes. The topic was dog training. I had her in a basket, out of sight, during the first part of the speech, and when I suddenly brought her out it caused as much of a stir as if I had pulled a white rabbit out of a tall black hat She did a fine job of illustrating the basics of obedience training and I must say we had a great deal of fun too. Oh, and the professor gave her an A.The following article was written by Mrs. Doreen Vander Tuin of Simi Valley, California, regarding the proposed Obedience Championship Title. Many, many thanks to Mrs. Vander Tuin, who says, I am quite excited about the prospect. It will go a long way in promoting obedience and in giving the really good working dogs some added recognition. I heartily agree with her, and know that many of those good-working Poms would be line for such an award.POMERANIAN REVIEW 47QUE SERA KENNELSSAYSKeep up the good workto all the Higbee Bunch, the most active obedience family in our Club FromPhil Erin Hundley2813 176th S. W.Lynnwood, Washington 98036 206-743-3748BEV-NOR POMERANIANS PRESENTINGTOM-CINS TAR-ZANNA OF LENNIS AT SV2 MONTHSSire Ch. Lenniss Tar-Baby of Great Elms Dam Dennis Little Love Pepper Pod Breeder Lennis Rhodes10- 11-76 BOS, Carroll Co.,Judge Mr. Emil Klinekhardt11- 6-76 BOW, Salisbury, Md.Judge Mr. Frank Landgraf for a 3 pt Major.Thank you to Cindy Keller for letting us have Tar-zanna.Thank you Lennis Rhodes for breeding her and our two other pups, to be shown soon.Congratulations Ray Edney on Edneys Little Patriot, BOB and to co-owner Diane Johnson.7747 Meadow Rd.BEVERLY NORRISPasadena, Md. 2112248 POMERANIAN REVIEWObedience Trial Championship A ProposalBy DOREEN VANDER TUINIn the September issue of Pure-Bred Dogs American Kennel Gazette the official magazine of the American Kennel Club there is an article starting on page 136 that states the reasoning behind and the rules for a proposed Obedience Trial Championship.The Obedience Trial Championship competition is patterned after the rules for earning a bench Championship. The dogs will have to win 15 points in competition, the points will be determined by the number of dogs competing in the class that complete all of the exercises.The first step toward being eligible for the title is to complete the dogs U.D. degree and have received official notification of the title from A.K.C.The points are to be earned from the Open B and Utility or Utility B class, you must be first in the class to get the points. The dog must have a 3 point major from both the Open and Utility class and the majors must be made under two different judges. The balance of the 15 points must be won from judges other than the ones that awarded you the majors.After the dog has completed his Obedience Trial Championship he can still compete in the Open B and Utility classes, and take the points when he goes first. A.K.C. will record the extra points, and they will become part of the dogs show record.The Obedience Trial Championship will be a coveted and a difficult title to earn. The fact that the dog has to have his U.D. before he can start earning points toward his Championship will keep the majority of dogs showing today from getting the proposed Championship only about 5 of the dogs earning a C.D. go on to a U.D. title. This Obedience Championship title has really caused a furor in the obedience circles here in Southern California. Some people feel that the requirements for the title shouldbe relaxed so more dogs could qualify, I dont agree.It is my opinion that the requirements for the Championship should be kept tough enough so that only superior working dogs can gain the title, a Championship is supposed to denote a superior animal. At this point we must think what is good for obedience competition, and not whats in it for me.No doubt you have opinions of your own regarding the Championship. The A.K.C. is soliciting comments and suggestions, write toJames E. Dearinger 51 Madison Avenue Director of Obedience Department New York, N.Y. 10010THE POMERANIAN CLUB OF MICHIGAN-DETROIT AREAMARGARET M. GORMAN, Editor 31134 East Wind Fraser, Mi. 48026The Club is sad to report the death of Henry Kelley in September. Henry was a member of the Board and former President of the Pomeranian Club of Michigan. Through the years Henry and his wife, Lily held most of the offices in the Club and are probably the only couple who never missed a meeting. The Gaines Medal of Good Sportsmanship was recently awarded the Kelleys. Lily was presented a life-membership at the October meeting, the second ever presented by our Club.Plans are underway for the Specialty Show of The Pomeranian Club of Michigan held in conjunction with the Oakland County Kennel Club, May 15, 1977 in Oak Park, Michigan. For more information contact the show chairman, J. L. Gorman, 31134 East Wind, Fraser, Mi. 48026.The Officers of the Pomeranian Club of Michigan for 1976 are President, J. L. Gorman Vice-president, Herman Deaton Secretary, Shirley Wackus Treasurer, Helen M. DeLoughary Board Members, Pat DeLoughary, Fred Bassett, and Lily Kelley.POMERANIAN REVIEW 49Cecil Price and his MECKLENBURG POMSHave Some Nice Pups For Sale From LittersCh. Travelers Trigger X Ch. Travelers Trigger X Ch. Travelers Trigger X Ch. Travelers Trigger X Ch. Travelers Trigger X Ch. Travelers Trigger X Ch. Travelers Trigger X Timstoppers Tittle My-T- Mecklenburgs Little ManMecklenburgs Bed Girl Deep Red Mecklenburgs Cindy Lou Black Mecklenburgs Honey Bear Cream Mecklenburgs Ebony Shadow Black Mecklenburgs Ebony Doll Black Mecklenburgs Blonde Dancer Cream Cedarwoods Linda BedMyte X Mecklenburgs Wee Red Muffie Red X Heaths Missy RedReds, Oranges, Creams and Blacks Some ready now... more in January and FebruaryAAAT STUD DURING JANUARY AND FEBRUARY TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF GOOD BITCHESCh. Travelers TriggerTrigger was handled to his championship exclusively by Marlene Scott, and is siring beautiful puppies when bred to good, typey females. He will get a well- deserved rest here during January and February, and will be available to outside matrons for a limited number of matings.Inquiries Invited Fee 75.00I regret sadly to announce the death of my fine old Rom, GREAT CASSIUS OF CRAIG. Cassius was never shown, but was a truly fine Pom from Ruth Beams GREAT ELMS KENNELS, beautiful orange, heavy coat, grand body and disposition. He will be missed for years to come. His little 3 lb. son, MY-T-MYTE, C.D. will be carrying on for Cassius.Send SASE for full details.9191-527-6819CECIL W. PRICEP.O. Box 3382, Kingston, N.C. 2850150 POMERANIAN REVIEWBAY COLONY POMERANIAN CLUBby BARBARA YOUNGThe winners of our Sept. 25 B-OB Match are as follows Best Puppy in Match Bevnors Sunshine O Dormilona, a 6 month old female, owned by Tom Daniels, Bill Pottebaum and Beverly Norris. Best Adult and Best in Match Jabils Munchkin Of Win-D-Nol, a year old female, owned by Virginia and Robert Claar. Highest Scoring Dog in Match Robinsons Wee Wolf, owned by Edward and Judith Robinson, with a score of 198.Several club members have finished obedience titles recently, Casmars Chiper, a delightful worker owned by Jennie Martin, now has his American UD title, along with his Canadian and Bermudan CDX. Gladys Dykstra added to the length of her Jennifers name with a Canadian CDX, to become Am. Can. Ch. Topaze Lady Jennifer, Am. Can. CDX. And Am. Can. Ch. Jabils Dandy Lion, owned by Jessie Young, completed his Am. CD in three consecutive shows.B.C.P.C. has voted Life Membership to Mrs. Gladys Dykstra, in recognition of her twenty years of service to the club. Gladys first Pom, Buttons Rubel, UD, was very well known to obedience fanciers, and during her career gained two scores of 200. Gladys had another high- scoring Pom, Dykstras Golden Erlece, Am. UD, Can. CDX.B.C.P.C. Poms have been doing well at Point Shows also. Francis Casey showed his Am. Can. Ch. Acarusims Wee Ben of Topaze, co-owned with Sally Misuraca, to several BOB wins lately, including a Group II at the Lewiston-Auburn Show. Another Group II went Jabils Simply Smashing, owned by myself and Jessie Young, who went from the classes to this win at the Westbury K.A. Show. Jessie also owns new Ch. Varneys Jabil Dream Girl, who finished her title at Westbury.Our Spring Match is scheduled for March 27, at the Elks Lodge in Oxford, Mass. All are welcome.PUGET SOUND POMERANIAN CLUB, INC.By Erin Hundley 2813 176th S.W.Lynnwood, Wash. 98036I sit here looking out my window. It is foggy and damp. The Poms have long since convinced me that it is cold outside and persuaded me that I should bring them inside. Its not really cold, this has been the warmest fall in many years. Winter is slow to arrive this year, perhaps to make up for the not so hot summer.We did have one nice day in August. Irene Harbin ordered it specially for our annual Pom Club picnic. We went to Carkeek Park on the shore of Puget Sound. Irene had reserved stove No. 1 for us. The members arrived with bulging picnic hampers, Pom pens and Poms. The sun was shining brightly and the wind blew gently making small white caps on the waves, and keeping all of us pleasantly cool. Open the baskets and enjoy lunch and lots of Pom talk.Phyllis Andrews planned a unique judging program for us. The exhibitors each drew a slip of paper on which was written a portion of the Pom standard, and were asked to judge that one portion of each Pom. Those of us who make such good ringside judges found out that it is not so easy when you are judging for real. The results were a big surprise, a tie and many close runners-up, they were all good. Phyllis broke the tie by choosing Scotia Dollys Dandy Sibyl as most representative of the breed that day. Dolly came to me from Edna Giradot last year. Phyllis also informed me that I had won the right to come back and run the show next year.The second half of the demonstration was the most timely for this issue. Irene narrated while Sylvia Harbin and Judy Sherman with Dandy and Lil Bit showed off their skills in obedience. Silvia was justly proud of her Dandy who had recently earned his C. D. at the age of 8 on the 4 Cs Circuit. That the ColoradoPOMERANIAN REVIEW 51Centenial Canine Circuit. Who says you cant teach an old dog new tricksThe Higbee Bunch are still active in many areas of exhibiting. We havent seen much of Nora lately because every year, when fair time comes around, you will find her up to her eyeballs in work. This year she was Assistant Superintendent of the 4H Club Dog training program for both the Pierce County and Western Washington State Pair. That means working 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. at the W.W.S.F. not to mention all the preparation time that went into the propects before hand.Nora and Ray are of that special breed who put out that little bit of extra. After raising one family, they adopted Bob and opened their hearts and home to Lisa, Collette, and Robbie, their foster children. Ray insists that all the dogs owned by the kids must be obedience trained and everyone enjoys it. Ch. Jambos Ringo Kid of Andrews C.D. is resting awhile and watching his kids grow up. Andrews Sensational Vickie C.D. and Higbees Taffy Kisses C.D. are both working on their next degree.Several other members are doing some good work in obedience, including a new member Linda Bloen.The Puget Sound Pomeranian Club well represented at the latest B. Match sponsored by the Columbia Pomeranian Club last month. Our own Phyllis Andrews was judging and we all wanted to show under her. She made careful examination of each entry and then chose Muriel Gunthers lovely black as her Best in Match. We all had a good time.Can. Ch. Andrews Pics Jimbo, bred and owned by Clyde and Phyllis Andrews, earned 4 more points toward his American Championship at the Vancouver Kennel Club Show. We are all happy for them.FLASH Canadian Champion Andrews Pics Jimbo,handled by Clyde, finished American Championship with a 4 point Major, by taking Winners Dog and Best of Winners at Whidby Island Kennel Club show Sunday, November 14th.Also finishing was Winners Bitch Bradleys Sweet and Sassy, owned by Shirley Bradley, Tacoma, Washington.Florence Ryals American and Canadian Champion Skylark Cinnamon Banner was Best of Breed.THE POMERANIAN CLUB OF GREATER DES MOINES, INC.Officers for the coming year are President, Mrs. Beulah Hochstedler Vice-President, Mrs. Betty Short Secretary, Tony Short and Treasurer, Mrs. Gwen Hodson.Board Members Miss Bonnie Hodson, Mrs. Wilmer Lyons, Mrs. Norris Mc- Kamey, Mrs. Leona Rhoads, and Mrs. Virginia Rockhold.We hope that all of you have had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.THE DENVER-METRO POMERANIAN CLUBBy DAN MERCER Box 147Big Springs, Ne. 69122Our fall fun match was held in Denver on a Sunday in September. We were not able to attend as one of our bitches was due to whelp that weekend. It was reported that they had a nice turnout. Opal Thorstad judged and the results of the match wereo Puppy Dog Wieses Bravo Kit Kat owned and bred by Clara Wiese. Puppy Bitch Patri-Arks Sassy Travel- ette owned and bred by Pat Clark. Best Puppy Wieses Bravo Kit Kat. Winners Dog Patri-Arks Sunshine O- Boy Blue bred by Pat Clark and owned by Jim Donna Finch. Best Adult in Match Patri-Arks Sunshine OBoy Blue.52 POMERANIAN REVIEWMembers were also nominated for the various offices and the results werePresident ________________ Opal ThorstadVice President_______ _______ Don ProffittTreasurer__________________Donna FinchSecretary ____________________ Pat ClarkPat will also edit the newsletter and I was asked to continue to write this column for the Review.We all have promising puppies that will be making their first shows soon.Some of us had the privilege of attending the Des Moines Pom Specialty this fall. I would like to just say it was nothing short of first class from start to finish. All the members are to be congratulated on putting together this superb show. There was a great deal of work involved here.I would like to pass on something that might interest some of you. Our pediatrician recently told us not to let our small son play with newspapers. He said that the ink used on the printing contained lead. Most of us keep our puppies on paper a good deal of the time and if yours are like ours they shred and chew them as fast as you can put them down. If you keep your bitches in whelping pens with puppies in a box there is a possibility that she would lay on her stomach outside of the box on papers and thus return to the nest with some of the ink on her breasts. I am not saying this could be the cause of fading puppies or sudden deaths but it is a possibility. If this concerns you you can purchase plain white cut paper at your newspaper office that you can put down. This also works well for dogs you are showing if you dont want the ink to get on them, especially creams.SUPPORT YOUR BREED SUPPORT YOUR CLUB SUPPORT YOUR ANNUAL SPECIALTY SHOWNOTICEIf you havent sent your hotel reservation card for the Specialty HURRYHELPFUL HINTSBy MARGARET M. GORMAN 31134 East Wind Fraser, Mi. 48026Discussing hints with other breeders, Ive found many exciting hints are taken for granted by the originators. The hints come out in conversation and usually surprise the breeder who assumes that everyone knows his hint.Frank and Shirley Wackus of Belleville, Michigan, shared directions for building a puppy incubator. Their veterinarian recommended a fish tank with a heating pad covered with newspapers, a pan of water and a well-fitting top. The top is necessary to aid in increasing the humidity in the tank. Their vet feels that many healthy, premature puppies do not survive because their lungs dry out. By tube feeding the puppies and replacing them promptly in their incubator, their lungs will remain moist and more will survive.Sophie Mayes passed these hints on. The first comes from the late Mary Casey. When the second testicle can be brought down into the scrotum but will not stay there, a male puppy can often be helped by frequently massaging the length of the cord in the abdominal area and holding the testicle down for periods of 5-10 minutes several times a day. Regularity is the key to success, EVERY DAY for perhaps a month or more until one day it just doesnt bounce up.If you keep dogs on newspaper, a most valuable aid to flea eradication is the dusting of the runs or cages with a good flea powder about every two weeks, then putting down the papers. The flea spends comparatively little time on the dog, so dusting the living quarters is probably more helpful than dusting the dog.Sophie sent this hint from a veterinarian removal of plaque from a dogs teeth is just as important as it is in humans. Dogs seldom get cavities, but tartar will not accumulate to any extent if the dogs gum line is rubbed daily with a washcloth or other rough texturedPOMERANIAN REVIEW 53PRAIRIE WIND POMERANIANSTf1 "5m , wmCh. Bonners Starcrest MinetteMinette finished this fall at Cheyenne, Wyoming just a few days after her first birthday. She has been a pleasure to show as she is a showing dog. As Dr. Kirk told us after the judging, she is a nice bitch, she cannot put a foot down wrong. At this writing she has just been bred to Ch Youngduke. We are anticipating some nice puppies from this breeding.Recent LittersCh Mercers Youngduke of Tim Sue X Ch Tim Sues Love Tune1 maleCh Mercers Youngduke of Tim Sue X Delights Little Trixie1 maleWe have been looking for these two litters for a long time. These two little males are young yet but we have big hopes for them.Dan JoEllen MercerBox 147, RR 1 Ph 308-889-3109Big Springs, Neb. 69122 Evenings54 POMERANIAN REVIEWcloth dampened with salt water, baking soda, or toothpaste Do this and you wont need to scale them.Cheryl Carlso of Cayce, South Carolina provided this hint A good way to keep small pups warm, when you find it necessary to take them out, is this simple water bed. Pill a sturdy plastic bag half full of warm water and tie it up. Cover with a cloth or pillow case, place in the box, and you are ready to go. A spare bag for the return trip is a good idea.Margaret McKee of Richmond, Virginia, sent us three legal-sized pages of hints. Shes got the perfect method for remembering hints. Margaret wrote them down as they come to her and when enough were accumulated, sent them on to us. Here are a few of her helpful hints My tack bag has probably drawn amused smiles from pros, but I like it. Its a diaper bag, inexpensive and lightweight. Its deep enough for spray bottles and can be wiped clean with a damp sponge. Best of all, the shoulder strap frees my hands for another crate.Dont fall into the rut of thinking the only place to get grooming equipment is at the show concessions or pet shops. Try the cosmetic section of a discount store for brushes. Ive found both natural bristle brushes and pin brushes that I like better and were much cheaper than what can be found at shows. I found my spray bottle in a garden shop. My scissors came from a surgical supply house.Margaret added this final hint, with which we certainly agree If every Pom fancier came up with just one hint, wouldnt your job be easierNO KENNEL VISIT IN APRILThe April Issue will be sent to all Pom judges.MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TOTHE AMERICAN POMERANIAN CLUB, INC.THANK YOUAt this holiday season, we pause to count our blessings and give thanks for help and benefits that have come our way. Your Editor must first express deep gratitude to our many advertisers over the years, without whose financial backing there could be no Review. We call your attention to the fact that one person and ONLY one person has had an ad in EVERY SINGLE ISSUE since the first issue of June, 1958 THANK YOU, Ruth L. Beam of Great Elms Kennels.Among our area columnists, we point to the 10 year record soon to be 11 of Kathryn Birk whose Ringside With Birk column has only ONCE in all that time failed to bring an interesting or thoughtful message to her readers, and that was when the Editor lost the copy Second by only a few years and a few columns missed is our Obedience Ring columnist, Emma Heyde. How Emma manages to collect so much news from widely scattered obedience buffs well never know. Thank you, Kathryn and Emma on behalf of all our readers.Among the regional club reporters, surely Mrs. Jewel Ellis stands supreme. For many years she has faithfully reported events of the Dallas-Ft. Worth Club, seldom missing an issue. Thank you, Mrs. Ellis.Among our current Board Members, we would like to single out Sally Baugniet for her thoughtfulness in contributing articles from original sources, for publication.Of course, there are many, many others who have contributed through the years. And finally, we thank our Assistants without whom the present Editor could not do the job. Thelma Dunn and Goldie Mandley drive 200 miles round trip and spend a long, long day helping with Review production, especially in the typing department. It isnt ALL drudgery. We start the day with English muffiins and marmalade, we take time out to play with puppies and evaluate older Poms, we enjoy a feast about midPOMERANIAN REVIEW 55MANIESS POMERANIANSAristic Flaming Model Ch. Holders A Lil Bed Flash Red Button IIMANIESS LIL FANCY FLASH Ch. Maykens Vagabond Maykens FancybondCh. Holders Fancy Fire-fairyFlash sires a lot of Black Tans YOUR INQUIRIES INVITED At Stud CH. TINKLERS LIL PLAY BOY Also, 2 free whelping daughters for sale.Ch. Twin Oaks Billy The Kid Ch. Showtime ShindigRumbles Hill Gypsy Star CH. TINKLERS LIL PLAY BOY Go-Puff-Go Tinklers Loli-PopMartin's Funny BunnyFima Manies 1375 Old Alturas Rd.916-241-8756 Redding, California 960014 month old puppy sired byManiess L,il Fancy Flashafternoon, you should taste Goldies lasagna. We gossip a bit and drink cup after cup of coffee and we get an awful lot of work done. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Thelma and Goldie.SEE YOU IN NEW YORKAREA COLUMNISTSWe would appreciate SUGGESTIONS from area subscribers for people to fill the now vacant positions California, Pacific Northwest and the Midwest. They must be A.P.C. Members.56 POMERANIAN REVIEWMESSAGE FOR ALL OUR SUBSCRIBERSWe are sorry that many subscribers did not receive their October Review until well into November, and we would like to explain the situation.First of all, our production schedule was delayed a few days when the United Parcel Service strike caught our photos and cuts en route from engraver to printer. This problem was solved when UPS agreed to release the items to the SENDER, our engraver retrieved them and our printer drove into Philadelphia to pick them up. The continuation of the strike meant that at time of delivery, our printer had to mail the 5 cartons of Reviews to our new Circulation ManagerJ. Michael Meyer in Brooklyn via Special Handling Parcel Post. The last carton arrived in Brooklyn nearly two weeks later.Now the Post Office forwards Third Class Mail at their convenience, as stated in their rules for this reduced postal rate. Third Class Mail deposited at the Post Office any time AFTER the first week of a given month will not be delivered in the same month. With the additional horrendous jam-up of postal facilities in the east due to the strike, it is understandable why the October Review was so late.Probably long-time subscribers can remember that in past regimes it was customary for the Review to arrive during the month following publication. We were extraordinarily lucky during the years when Thelma Dunn was Circulation Manager in getting the magazine to readers so quickly. This was because our marvelous printer took it upon himself to deliver the finished Reviews to Thelmas door, fifty miles away. She knew when they were coming, and she and Goldie spent the next two days getting them in the mail. This is just not possible for another Circulation Manager who is employed and can only devote spare time to the Review. Mike has promised to do all in his power to getthe First Class subscribers Reviews in the mail promptly, as soon as he receives the books. So if you cant wait till the following month, better pay for First Class Postage. We will hope the UPS strike will be over by the time we need to send this issue to Mike, so he can mail everything earlier.AMERICANPOMERANIAN CLUB, INC.This club is devoted to encouraging the owning, breeding and exhibiting of the Pomeranian dog and the protection and advancement of the breed.We are currently offering membership to all who are interested in these principles and aims.If you are interested in joining the Club, please contact the Secretary, or if you only wish to subscribe to the Review contact the circulation manager. Address on page 3, Review.RICCIS POMERANIANSLinebred Showstopper litter due Nov. 25 ChampionThelduns Tim Dandee of Edney exRiccis Tiny Sugar N Spice Awaiting Evaluation Heavily Coated Cream Female Whelped 7-21-76 Black Male Whelped 7-28-76 Very heavy in ShowstopperInquiries invitedCarol Ricci311 Cherry Hill Rd. West Reisterstown, Md. 21136 Phone 301-833-8468POMERANIAN REVIEW 57MIDWESTREPORTbyBEVERLEY C. BERMAN Rt. 3, Braeburn Rd. Barrington Hills Algonquin, III. 60102Since my last column was composed way last spring, much has happened. I have had many letters telling me of the success and lack of it with the use of raspberry tea. The positives have been about two to one so far. I had said at the outset that it wasnt a panacea. As long as we have veterinarians who ignore the allergies that Poms have to certain drugs and gas, bitches will be lost and pups too from sections. It is not always the tiny ones who run into trouble and if pups are presenting two at a time and are hung up, a section will be needed. I am convinced as is my veterinarian that todays dogs are taking in too much artificial chemicals, etc., in their daily diets. However, even my English breeder friends who for the most part make their own dog food, do run into whelping problems with their toys at times.I did have to have a section on a Pap who had previously whelped normally last year. This time it was a huge single- ton pup that she could not get down. To compound the tragedy, my veterinarian was out of town and I had to use a new man who operated at less than ideal conditions. My veterinarian is very careful, uses cap, gown and mask as would any human surgeon. The emergency veterinarian used only gloves and I sweated out the operation He sutured my poor little bitch with one long running stitch with a knot at either end She was sick for 48 hours couldnt even keep down water, let alone have milk for her pup which I had to feed with a bottle for 3 days. Luckily I had the proper drugs at home to fight against infection, and her milk did come down at last. I do believe that the tea did give her the stamina to survive the ordeal.My little four pound Pom Honeybee is again the mother of a bouncing pup delivered naturally. Thinking back on the year preceeding, I found that one factor had changed in my feedings. I had been giving a biscuit that is supposed to keep teeth clean as a morning treat. I stopped using this and again had a normal whelping with a small bitch. Perhaps it was not the extra things in the biscuit that caused the inertia in the Pap, who knows But I have now taken to making toast sticks from whole wheat bread with no preservatives for a morning treat. I cut a slice of bread into five bars and toast in a 350 oven for about five min, turn off the heat and let them cool in the oven.Have you had trouble with dogs scratching like mad and can find no evidence of skin trouble It just may be tiny mites that the migrating birds are carrying. In October we have clouds of migrating blackbirds covering the grass and sure enough some will start to scratch. We use Micodex shampoo to put an end to this. Now I know people who proudly say they NEVER wash their Poms, but I do have several up on the bed with me and mine do get washed twice a year after shedding. Washing helps get rid of the loose hair being shed and encourages the new growth. I do not want to sleep with a stinky dog However, do not bathe before a show when in full coat. It makes the coat soft.Now that I have cut back even further, I am down to only two breedable Pom bitches and my Ch. Merlin so I feel that this column must pass on to other hands. I shall always have a few Poms in the house, as I dearly love the breed. I shall continue with my Paps on a small selective scale and continue showing. My first Pom, Ch. Honeygold Toi, is still alive and well and going on 15 years. I call her my first though I did have obedience Poms before concentrating on conformation dogs. My second, Ch. Kenlynns Little Mischief is still here too after survivr58 POMERANIAN REVIEWing a cancer operation two year ago. When I first got Missy, I promised Susan Wright who sold her to me that she would always sleep upon my bed and so she has. I have seen many things in the Pom ring since I showed my first Pom. I think The mother club deserves a big pat on the back for attempting to make judges aware that artificial means of grooming Poms should be tabu. I am sorry to say that a good number of judges pooh pooh the whole thing and dont give a fig what is done so long as it looks good We have some judges who judge solely on the size, be it Pom cr any toy, the smallest wins. Why dont more judges test for luxation when the dogs are on the table Coat is not the whole dog. Where has the idea of balance gone in Poms You do not want a Pom on stilts, neither do you want one hobbling on stumps that make do for legs. There is place in the breed for the small ones and the medium sized ones. I think what happens is that often we get the wrong gene in the quest for size reduction. Instead of the midget gene which reduces all things in proper proportion, we see the dwarf gene that gives a big head, longer body and stumpy legs. Discuss that with Poodle breeders if you want to hear horrible stories about what happened in that breed. All is not on the dark side though. We are seeing Poms placing more and more in the group.One last comment, behavior in the ring and outside needs some attention. Poor sportsmanship is quite evident at some of the shows. It doesnt cost a cent to congratulate the winners, if you feel that the wrong ones went up, gripe about it in private not at ringside and do NOT try to influence the judge by touting wins when the judge has the dog on the table. You may run into a judge who will turn you in to the show committee My best wishes to the new columnist. Adieu.DONT MISS THAT DEADLINE FOR APRILCANADIANSCENEBy JOAN GRANT Box 1423 Golden, B.C. VOA IHO, CanadaAt last, the hassle of moving, which caused me to forget about the deadline for the last issue, is over, and the settling in is in the past too, and now we are all putting our efforts into making things feel permanent here. Until you have done it, it is not possible to really get the true idea of what travelling with 21 dogs can do to a holiday trip. I cannot resist passing on a few tips for what they are worth.First, organization is a must. As well, you have to convince each and every dog that you really are organized. Then, when you are loaded up and ready to travel after a lunch halt, you wont have to spend an extra half hour looking for the Fininsh Spitz hunter of the family, who turns out to be well within hearing, but too involved to listen. Too, it helps if you plan the weather. Six large dogs are a bit too crowded in the cab of a truck overnight, even a super-cab, and three nights in a row are really too much. Of course, my son should not have left his cap in there, not to mention his shoesAnother item it might be wise to discuss with all the parties involved, ahead of time, is how to get along. It is to be expected that they might notice the muddy ground makes a good arena, but they must try to remember that someone has to sweep up the inside, of the camper afterwards. And any breeder who plans a trip without being absolutely certain that every girl is between seasons is just asking for added problems, knowing full well that if one comes in others are likely to copy her. Pommer-spitz, anyoneIf travelling in mountain passes, peg things and dogs down very securelyPOMERANIAN REVIEW 59SUN-DOTS POMERANIANSRamblor has had a busy year in 1976.He was TOP WINNING Pom male for 1975 and is a leading contender for 1976.He started 76 with BOB at the A.P.C.Specialty, then Breed and Group II at Westminster.His record to date, 11-10-76, stands at o 3 Best In Show All Breeds 5 Specialty Best of Breeds 50 Group placements 19 firstsHe has made Ms breeder-owner very proudWe wish to send a BIG THANK YOU to all the judges who made this possible. Also to his handler, John Thyssen.Ramblor is proud to congratulate another champion offspring.Shown finishing 9-3-76 Shasta K.C.WB, BOW, BOSCH. SUN-BOTS YULETIME ANGEL Owned by Mona Caldwell Ruth Dotson.Angel is bred to Group winner CH. SUN-DOTS MR PUNCHWe plan for Ramblor to be home now so he can prove himself more as a sireRUTH DOTSON 7430 ANTELOPE ROAD CITRUS HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA 95610Phone 916-725-5234 or 916-967-2542 Both in home3T,'xZCh. Sun-Dots Yuletime AngelJJl i V 1y-T34 3T7"fBest In Show Winner Ch. Sun-Dots Eamboling Man Pictured Group 1 Beverly Hills.60 POMERANIAN REVIEWwhen stopping for lunch or overnight. It is surprising just how far a mountain breeze can carry a Pom puppy Then when you do get to your destination, and get busy with unloading, dont trust even the old reliables loose. They can cover a lot of ground in a short while, and they dont even think twice about trespassing.All of which is just to say we no longer reside in Manitoba, but are now settled in our new heme in Golden, B.C. Come and see it for yourselves, someday.As far as I am concerned, no trip, holiday, move, or business, would be complete without visits with doggy folk. I have met so many new friends from East to West while on tour, and this time was no exception. As it was two months from the day we left Portage until we stopped travelling, we were able to attend the Edmonton Dog Shows. One of the exhibitors was Shirley Charrette who I knew from an earlier holiday. This time she had offspring of the dogs I met before. Another exhibitor was Eleanor Swanson, a comparatively new breeder who is very keen, and a third was Mrs. Mary Allen of Windyhull Kennels. Mrs. Allen had her veteran, Ch. Little Terror of Windyhull, with her but not as an entry. It struck me that he could probably do well in the ring yet. She has been with Pomeranians now for forty years, first in England, then here in Canada. Ken Wilsons senior female puppy with a handler, took Best of Breed the first day of show, and on Sunday Shirley Charetts senior puppy, male, Charrettes Angken Pepperstorm went home with this award.A terrific benefit derived from travelling coast to coast and meeting other breeders is the way you are kept aware of various problems that we should be watching for, and breeding away from. It is too easy to get so involved with one that you know is of major concern in your kennel, that other areas get neglected. The same is true, of course, for keeping all of the standard in your minds eye. rather than just a particularsection that you once decided you would like to really concentrate on.Another aspect is that the more Pomeranian breeders I meet, the more nice people I meet. I have learned to really appreciate anyone who loves our breed enough to stick with it in spite of the many things that face every breeder. One lady I particularly want to send a bouquet to now is Jessie Carr, of Wee Mite kennels in Ontario. She has not been without problems at whelping, weaning, training, and so on, and for the past few years has had poor health to cope with too. As a result, she was only able to attend three shows in the past year, but even so finished her Pomeranian female, Wee Mite Samantha, with breed two days at Wooastock, and also finished her young Chihuahua male. Jessie has now had a major operation on her hips this October, and is working hard to get back on her feet and into the ring with her young females. Well, Jumping Jessie, we are all waiting for you.And now, so long from Canada. Dont forget to support our new magazine, Canadian Pom Prints, a very worthwhile subscription.SIGN OF THE TIMESWe are very much upset by reports of unethical and uncaring attitudes we have heard about recently. A breeder is reported to have sold for many hundreds of dollars a crptorchid son of a famous Champion now dead. This was justified by the novice breeder who bought him for stud purposes by the remarks, Well, how many Ch. X sons are available at any price Then there is the well-founded rumor of a Champion finished after stifle surgery, and the flagrant case of the cryptorchid whose retained testicle was brought down not once, but twice, as it did not stay down long enough for him to finish his titlePOMERANIAN REVIEW 61RINGSIDEby K. BIRK 1 634 S.W. 9th Ave. Fort Lauderdale FLORIDA 33315I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and warmly extend all the good wishes for your personal health and happiness and the welfare of your Poms in this brand new year. May it be a banner year for our breed.From time to time, show to show, letter to letter or wherever I run into people with Pomeranians, comments are made and questions are asked. Pot Pourre may be a very good name for this column as Ive decided to cover a few of the subjects folks have asked about.It is my opinion that the only dumb question is the one that isnt asked. I realize the subjects Im discussing are probably not of interest to all our Review readers. Many of you know the INS and OUTS of showing, breed clubs, AKC etc. but the novice is ever with us and should be encouraged to ask questions. We can see all around us the results of the novice who didnt ask.On the subject of membership The A.P.C. has no membership committee as such. The Board votes on the applications. All applications are sent the Secretary, who present them to the Board for processing, and in time notifies the applicant of his or her acceptance. Several have said they thought we were too particular and think any one interested in the club should be admitted. I think nothing is like it used to be. There are more breeders, more dogs, more owners, more prospective members . . . more need to screen newcomers.How to get a club sanctioned by AKC A.K.C. offers a pamphlet on guidelines for forming a new club, just ask for it. Ill make a few, hopefully, helpful comments. In order to be successful, every club must work together as a single unit, never as individuals. AKC likes local clubs to have projects beneficial to the club. Have speakers at your meetings, invite judges, veterinarians, professional handlers. Or maybe someone in your group does exceptionally well at grooming- and presenting our Poms. Social events are essential, and DO get EVERYONE involved. The most important advice I can give is write to AKC for Rules and Regulations on dog shows also Regulations for Sanctioned Show Matches FREE Study these rules and FOLLOW THEM TO THE LETTER.Even members have asked what the American Pomeranian Club does besides put on a show and edit a magazine. How do you know whats going on is asked too. I guess if you who are members, or subscribers, READ THE REVIEW, your mail and your BY-LAWS you will know what is going on and why. If you disapprove of what is being done, or think more should be done, EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE. Too many members never bother to vote and elect a constructive Board. One that will abide by the By-Laws, in the parlimentary manner which has been established and who work together in the best interest of the Club and the breed. Im sure we could do more, a club can always do more. One suggestion offered to me and that I rather like is to have a committee on Research and Breed Improvement. This was tried a few years back by an individual member and failed but I personally feel that if done properly and made a club project, it could be successful and do agree it is worthy of the Clubs attention.NOW . . . about By-Laws We do not draw up By-Laws in haste. They are examined, passed by our membership and accepted by AKC. We do not change them easily, because someone suggests they arent perfect. We think, consider, weigh . . . and make a decision. Unless there is some definite, positive, known advantage to a change in our By-LawsT.62 POMERANIAN REVIEW. . . WORTHY of standing for years to come, it simply is not a practical legislative policy to change the Constitution or By-Laws procedures. Editor See Article X of our By-Laws.NOW . . . NOW About changing the standard . . . EVERYONE seems to have an opinion about our standard. I think I shall just say same as above. Im not brave enough to go into this subject at this moment.Will I see you in February at our Annual Specialty This is the show we all want to win, we enter for fun but hope for prestige. You get to see the dogs you have heard about and seen pictures of, also meet the breeders behind the great Poms. You meet new people, see old friends and even if you lose you manage to have a good time.THATS WHAT A SPECIALTY IS ALL ABOUT.DALLAS-FT. WORTH Cont. BEST OF BREED Ch. Sunrays Lil Beaver. Handler Beverly Griffiths. Owners Dickinson, Smyth Partain of San Diego, California. Beaver, a gorgeous dog, magnifiieent head and face, short, heavily coated and excellently presented. He is truly a credit to the breed. BEST IN PUPPY CLASSES Patricks Mr. Stacey. Breeder, Owner Mildred G. Patrick of Dallas, Texas. A quality Pom in the future Typey, Beautiful.We greatly appreciated the above Critique, and wish to mention that this was Ch. Sunrays Lil Beavers second win on the Challenge Trophy.The following Poms owned by club members have recently finished. Ch. Robinhoods This Time, owned by Lee Grunewald Ch. Bonners Starcrest Min- ette, owned by Dan JoEllen Mercer Ch. Patricks Mr. Squeaky Toy, owned by Carol L. Sherry and Ch. Dougs Ms Amanda, owned by Douglas Baynham.ALONGMYWAYbyMOLLY MILLER P. O. Box 717 League City, Texas 77573Several years ago we lost two lovely Yorkshire Terrier puppies. Our local veterinarian could find nothing wrong with them, except the fact that they were anemic. No cause for the anemia could be found. The third puppy in the litter remaind robust and healthy.At our veterinarians suggestion the puppies were taken to Texas A M where each organ was tested by their extensive pathological department. They too found nothing but the anemia. There simply was no disease of any type. The veterinarians interest seemed to stop here as they could find no disease to treat.Several breeders, some of whom were in the medical field by profession, worked on the problem over a period of years. After submitting our information, we had little contact with the group. Three years passed. We were told that the group had found what seemed to be an answer.A few month later we had a Yorkie litter of two. Suddenly one of the puppies was ill with the old symptoms. This puppy was saved by the treatment that I will describe. With this particular problem, when the puppy or dog, a grown dog can have the problem goes down, he appears to be having a simple stress attack however, his bounce back is less dramatic, and he has the characteristics of anemia. If he is not properly treated, he will linger over a period of several hours, days, or weeks, and eventually he will die.The problem is a complex one. It seems to be most common in Yorkshire Terriers and Toy Poodles, but I have recently heard from three Pom breeders in variPOMERANIAN REVIEW 63INTRODUCINGPSOCKO'S TOUCH OF KLASSXVT' vi 1 SiflKlassybeing table judged as Ted Birk Breeder-Owner-Handler looks on at JnUPITER-TEQUESTA All Breed Show.ResultBreed under Judge Mrs. Eunice Fishman Group 4 under Judge Mrs. Yan PaulTed Kathryn Birk 1634 S. W. 9th Avenue305 523-2344 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.64 POMERANIAN REVIEWous areas of the country who may have this problem, so we all need to be alert to it. The pancreas when overburdened may cease to function. This malfunction may result from any of a variety of stressful situations rapid growth difficult litter loss varied trauma. The pancreas will resume its function, and the dog will be perfectly normal if it does not die during the time that the pancreas is resting. Among other things, the pancreatic secretions enable the protein molecules to be broken down. These substances in turn directly affect the production of red blood cells. Death seems to result from the anemia caused by the lack of red blood cells. Since the anemia is not caused by the expected reasons, standard treatment for it is useless. Some of them, such hookworm treatment, even add to the stress and worsen the problem.Viokase produced by the Viobin Co. has been developed for treatment of human patients following pancreatic surgery. Viokase is an enzyme product which aids in the break down of the protein molecule.Toy dogs with temporary pancreatic malfunction have been saved when given about t. of Viokase twice a day. This is a massive dose in relation to size ratio. Smaller doses might be effective, but the large ones have not proven detrimental.Viokase is available only with a doctors or veterinarians prescription, however, I doubt if anyone will have difficulty in getting it. Veterinarians when faced with a problem for which they have no solution, are usually willing to try a new answer.At times Viokase, not being a common request, may not be readily available from the local pharmacist. If you must wait a day or two for Viokase to be obtained, the following mixture will keep the afflicted dog alive until the enzyme correction can be made. Mix one teaspoon karo syrup, a pinch of iodized salt, a pinch of salt substitute for potassiumcloride and four tablespoons boiled water. Add this to liquid Esbilac at the ratio of one part Esbilac to two parts of the above. For the first seventy-two hours add the yolk of one egg per cup of mixture. This can be fed hourly with eye dropper at three to four dropperfuls at a time for a two pound puppy.When the Viokase supplement is begun, the dog should be kept on it for approximately two weeks. Rapid improvement will be seen. When the Viokase is discontinued, no change will be seen in the dog if his pancrease has resumed normal functioning. If he goes down again, repeat the treatment. The earliest symptom seen in the problem is a slight lack of muscle tone. The dog will feel slightly limp to the touch.I am convinced that this treatment has saved many dogs and can save many more if the information about it is known. Please do not attempt home diagnosis. Work with your veterinarian so that you are certain that there is no disease or parasite causing the problem. Test, but do not treat unless the test is positive. If nothing can be found but anemia, try the Viokase.I am submitting this article with the names of the products and dosage amounts included. If, due to publication rules, these cannot be printed, call or write to me and I will be happy to give you the complete information.Editors Note Since Viokase cannot be purchased without prescription, we suggest an owner suspecting pancreatic misfunction should take this article to hisher own veterinarian for consideration in diagnosis. DO NOT use leftover Viokase for another Pom even if you think it has the same symptoms.ABOUT THE PICTURESWe regret that some of the show pictures did not reproduce very well as they were color prints.POMERANIAN REVIEW 65YIPS YAPSMARGARET McKEE Richmond, Va.Have you made a conscious effort to encourage novice exhibitors When I first became interested in conformation showing, the attitudes of most exhibitors seemed cold and discouraging. With one shining exception, they would hardly speak to me. I now know thats partly due to being rushed and nervous. Then I began showing up with a pretty Pom in my arms and My, how attitudes changed The exception was Julie Brumback. She let me sit by her grooming table and tried to answer all my dumb questions. She introduced me to other Pom people. She offered all the warm friendliness and encouragement I need to keep going.Of course, now I know that Pom people are just wonderful, like their breed. Though I am still a novice, I try to remember Julie's example when Im exhibiting in either breed or obedience. I try to answer any and all questions patiently and honestly. Once a ringsider pointed to my champion and asked if her tail had been cut off. Marlene and I choked trying not to giggle. If someone wants to pet our dogs, I tell them Ill be glad to let them if theyll just wait till we get out of the ring. I make an effort not to be rushed if someone wants to talk dogs. I love to talk on my favorite subject. None of my grooming techniques is a secret. After all. I learned from watching others.We can never be sure where our future puppy buyers and exhibitors are going to come from. And the fancy always needs new blood, new enthusiasm, new strength. Surely it is for the good of all, if old hands share their experience and wisdom with us greenies. So offer that new face a warm smile and a friendly word. Offer to help them groom. Share your bait. Share yourselfGOLDIE MANDLEY THELMA DUNNBaltimore, MarylandWe would again like to express our appreciation to the Des Moines Pomeranian Club for the wonderful hospitality shown us during the weekend of the Summer Specialty. A big Thank You to all who prepared and served the delicious food at the picnic. A Thank You also to Mr. Mrs. Lyons who very graciously chauffeured us to and from the Specialty, and to all who made our trip so enjoyable. A Special Thanks to Tony and Betty Short who worked so hard to make the Specialty a weekend that will long be remembered as an exceptionally wonderful time.PATTY WITHHART YVONNE GRAFSKYMound, MinnesotaWe would like to thank the Des Moines Pomeranian Club for the great time we had at the Pom Specialty. It was our first specialty and it was a fabulous weekend. We really enjoyed meeting all the Pom people and listening to their experiences with raising Poms. Beginners can use all the help they can getThe food was just great. We didnt expect to get fed so much. Cant say we left with an empty stomach The food committee did an excellent job. And the banquet and hospitality room were a lot of fun. Its interesting to meet people you have heard about and read about in the Pom Review.Again, wed like to say thanks to all the Pom people who helped make such an enjoyable weekend for us. We'd like to give an extra "THANKS to Tony Short for all the extra driving he did in helping us get out of town on Sunday.ELMA MANIES Redding, CaliforniaI like the way the Sandard is written. I am not sure that it needs faults and major faults added. However, I would hate to see white boots on whole, colored dogs. I do not care for the black mask on oranges and reds, however with -an orange or red' sable, it depends on how much sabling they have. If a true orange sable with a lot of black tippings has a black mas,k it looks compatible so long as they have some orange to show off the eyes and cheeks. Perhaps the major faults should be in the Standard, but I am not clever enough with words to suggest how it should be written.PAT BROOKS Ladson, S.C.Maybe the obedience people in Poms would like to know that the C.D., that Carol Anderson put on her Pom. came about in a strange way. Carol had rescued the puppy when the breeder threw the puppy out in the trash can. Carol received a call about it and went to the rescue.As far as putting faults in the Standard, I agree that we do need them listed, but not as Major or Minor as before. Work needs to be done in improving legs, skulls, plus I notice, white feet on some dogs.How about a column for the Carolinas, Georgia and Virginia Not too many breeders in my area of South Carolina. Would like to keep up with whats going on.66 POMERANIAN REVIEWMAY MORNING POMERANIANS Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary As Pom Breeders This YearAlthough We Have Owned Poms Since 1952 As Pets Our First Litter Arrived May 10,1957 one red male.Our kennel name was coined from his name May Morning Robin Redbreast.This is LucyMay Morning Concerto litter sister ofCh. May Morning Bravo Bravo Photographed at almost 10 by Carl W. Bucks.No breeder succeeds without the help, advice and excellent foundation stock of experienced breeders whose efforts paved the way.We give our thanks and deep gratitude to the following breeders or former breeders on whose magnificent bloodlines our kennel was founded.First we thank Ruth H. Bellick who not only sold us our first sound 5 lb. brood, but allowed us to breed her to the incomparable Eng., Am., Can. and Ber. Ch. Pixietown Serenade of Hadleigh which she co-owned. She later sold us a Serenade son.Then, Norma Creider and the late Ethel Unwin for foundation broods, Creiders Little May Queen Kathy and Pomwin Busybody Rosie Finally, Anna E. Cowie, Ruth L. Beam and Joy Le Compte for the use of theirprepotent studs, Ch. Blairs Solitaire Showstopper son,Ch. Great Elms Timstopper Again and Am. Can. Ch. Goldpaz Jonnie Midnight. By breeding together and weaving back and forth among these 6 top lines, we have developed the May Morning Poms of the present generation.SOPHIE H. MAYES1574 Camp Linden Road West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380 215-793-1912POMERANIAN REVIEW 67MAY MORNING POMERANIANS A Happy and Prosperous New Year to All Pom Lovers EverywherewThisis Frosty Len-Dels White Frosty Our Second White Stud With Same Call Name Sire of Two Expected Litters.WE CONGRATULATENew Champion Thelduns Almond Fudge and owner-handler Beverly NorrisSire May Morning Social Lion CBing'' sonDam Ch. Dunn's Little Tina Preshus Bing" granddaughterAVAILABLE NOW SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALEVery nice iV-2 lb. Black Male for Stud and Possible Show, whelped 5-26-76Sire May Morning Benjamin Red sable double Bing" grandsonDam May Morning Fun -N Frolic Black Wizard daughterBlack Male, Sable Male and Tiny Sable Female whelped 9-10-76May Morning Wizard Black X May Morning Red Flame Brilliant RedMANY OF OUR BEST FEMALES HAVE BEEN BRED DURING OCTOBER AND NOVEMBERWe Hope For The Following Litters From Christmas Through January . . .May Morning Moonwalkcr X May Morning Legacy of Jonnie Repeat BreedingLen Bels White Frosty X May Morning White Hope WhiteMay Morning Moonwalkcr X May Morning Sugar N Spice Repeat BreedingMay Morning Moonwalker X May Morning Social Whirl Dark sableMay Morning Spicy Timstopper X May Morning Moonlight N Roses RedCh. May Morning Hokus Pokus Black X May Morning Little Lulu RedMay Morning Benjamin X May Morning Midnight Flirt BlackCh. Great Elms Timstoppers Image X May Morning Naughty But Nice Len Dels White Frosty X May Morning Tessie Dark creamMay Morning Spicy Timstopper X May Morning Alice Half brothersisterSOPHIE H. MAYES1574 Camp Linden Road West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380 215-793-191268 POMERANIAN REVIEWYIPS YAPSMOLLY MILLER League City, TexasI was truly surprised to read Anoymous letter to me in Yips and Yaps. No article could have been more misinterpreted.I wrote the April column with the intention of helping novices more easily find a place in the show world. The subject was prompted by an occurrence at a recent show. Three very nice people visited with me early in the day. Later they returned, and said that they were going to stay with me for the rest of the day if I did not mind for no one else would talk to them. I was shocked, and began to ponder the problem. The result of my thoughts was the April column. Truly it was designed to aid the novice.I suppose it never occurred to me that the column would be misunderstood due to the fact that I spend so many enjoyable hours with novices. It is very common for grooming and training sessions to take place in my home. I carry extra leads, liver, etc. to the shows so that I will have some to lend if they are needed. My tack box has a supply of how to understand a dog show booklets, grooming instructions, and an extra set of both AKC rule books. These are carried so that they can be given to interested persons.To the novice please do not hesitate to ask for help. Most of the exhibitors that you meet will be delighted to help you.To Anonymous I cannot agree that the novices should be trained to be like you and me. I am not perfect and I hope that the beginner can take what I have learned and improve upon it. Of course if you are perfect, they should be like you. I hope that each passing year brings finer and more capable exhibitors and breeders showing an ever improving Pomeranian.To all Pom People I wish you healthy puppies, winning adults, and the good health by which to enjoy them.Editor It never occurred to us, either, that Mollys column would be misunderstood, but Anonymous whose name was withheld evidently interpreted it quite differentlyKAREN HOLDER College Station, TexasI simply must write in response to the person wrote the article about Molly Miller and novices. You must be talking about a different Molly Miller. What you say about Molly could not be further from the truth. Molly patiently and happily took me underher wing when I was truly a novice. She worked with me endless hours both at home and at the shows. She showed me how to show properly, groom, whelp puppies, nurse sick ones, I could go on and on. She helped me buy nice Poms from her when I was short of cash. There was simply no end to what she would do to help me become a top Pom person. In short, of everyone I know, I can honestly say that Molly makes the most effort to educate and welcome novices to our sport.I speak from my own experience as well as observations. I have attended many shows with Molly. No matter how busy she is she always has time to help the newcomer. In fact I would go so far as to say that she seeks out the novice and offers assistance gladly I might add.P.S. I remember an incident of a couple of years ago. Molly printed up instructions complete with diagrams about trimming ears and paws for everyone who was interested in how to properly groom Pomeranians and sent it to everyone she thought might benefit from it. I still value mine.EDNA GIRARDOT Floral City, FloridaEach time I make a trip to a far-a-way Specialty, I think it is the best yet. So it was with the summer APC Specialty held in Des Moines and hostedby their Pom Club. I drove out with my three entries, leaving here Tuesday morning. Made Chattanooga by 5 PM and as soon as I was settled in my motel and dogs cared for, I called Margaret Tankesley. We spent the evening together and I saw some mighty fine animals at her place and the energy that Grand Lady has, is something else. This was the first highlight of my trip.Reached Des Moines Thursday afternoon which gave me a chance to rest and to do a little training of my 6-9 month entry, which was badly needed.There was great acclaim made for the hospitality at the Summer Specialty last year in Ohio, which unfortunately I could not attend. I do want to shout great praise for the Des Moines Club for all they did to make everyone feel welcome. They never let down for one moment from Friday noon til noon Monday. The hospitality room was spacious with all easy sitting accommodations. All kinds of goodies and coffee were available and it was like a bee hive by evening after the Pom people arrived. Sure was exciting meeting and talking with many I had read about but had not met.Saturday morning we caravaned from the motel to the Newton show where space had been reserved for parking of all the Pom exhibitors. After the showing of 51 entries, wePOMERANIAN REVIEW 69were served a hot meal. Had plenty of shade and the weather was favorable. Back to the motel, there was an open Board Meeting to all APC members. Then came the banquet, speeches, introductions and good food and fellowship. Most of the folks found their way back to the big fun room and visited to the wee hours. Not too much sleep till it was time to leave for the Specialty. 6S entries were a great compliment to the hosting club and the judge. Show was inside, with good facilities and managment. The trophies were exceptionally nice and four placings in each class. Food was again made available at the motel and soon the big room was buzzing again. Quieted down later as many headed out for home.I pulled out about noon Monday and went down to Cameron, Missouri. Vera Russell met me there and we had a nice evening together. Next morning we found a restaurant that served all those luscious southern goodies, like hot biscuits and milk gravy, cornbread, sausage or ham. Sure hit the spot for my early days were spent in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and we knew nothing else but hot biscuits, home made bread, crackling bread, chidlings, home cured meats. Yum Yum.Did some visiting in Missouri and then headed for New Castle. Pennsylvania and Wheeling, West Virginia, for shows there that week-end. From there had a delightful drive down to Harrisonburg, Virginia. Julie Brumback's town. Had a lovely dinner and visit with her and several folks visited me at the motel. Harrisonburg show Friday, Lynchburg, Saturday and Danville, Sunday and then headed home. It had been nearly 3 weeks and 4400 miles of fun.Sure was glad to get home to my kids and would you believe, a little more than two weeks and I was headed out again. This time for Maryland and New York shows. Mary Jane Wilson joined me in Maryland and then I went home with her to visit. Both she and I showed at the Albany and Troy, New York shows the following week-end. That was like a home coming to me for I lived in that area for many years. Traveling over the Massachusetts Pike, I hit a heavy wind and rain and hail storm. This made me have a little more respect for this Florida area, which I have had trouble adjusting to. Fall colors were the highlight of that trip. Something I have missed since being down here.Again, I would like to thank the Des Moines Club for the great job they did in hosting the Summer Specialty.SEE YOU IN NEW YORK FEBRUARY 13TRACKING WITH POMERANIANSBy SOPHIE H. MAYESOnce upon a time, when AKC first approved obedience trials as an official part of the dog show scene, no dog could earn the coveted U.D. Utility Dog title until it had passed a Tracking Test. It is a legend, but still it is a fact that the first Toy Dog to earn that U.D. degree was a Pomeranian owned and trained by Mrs. Agnes Niven of Connecticut, Georgians Betty by name. This title was confirmed in the September 1943 Gazette. No other Toy Dog was awarded a U.D. until the rules were changed in 1947 and Tracking was eliminated as a prerequisite for the U.D. and made a separate degree. Those of you who own a complete set of back issues of the Review can look up the article about Georgians Betty in the January, 1965 issue.Lost in the files of the A.K.C. Show Records Department is the name and date of the second Pomeranian to pass Tracking and earn the T.D. title. This unknown Pom did not complete other requirements for the U.D. Third Pomeranian to gain the Tracking title was Susie OThe Avenue Spark, C.D.X., owned by my son Joseph F. Mayes and trained by me in both obedience and tracking. The T.D. was awarded in October 1955. Fourth Pom to pass Tracking was my Starlites Betty Lue, U.D.T., Can. C.D.X. Dixie, who passed her Tracking Test in October of 1957, and on completing requirements for her U.D. in 1959 became the second U.D.T. Pomeranian in AKC history and to date the last to earn all obedience degrees. My third Pom to pass Tracking was May Morning Waltzing Matilda, T.D. Terry who earned no other obedience degree. She loathed a collar and lead and would roll over on her back and scream, when I tried to teach her to heel. But she was far and away my best tracking dog and earned her T.D. in April of 1960.70 POMERANIAN REVIEWAll this seems like ancient history, and yet no other Pom has passed a Tracking Test since 1960. There have, of course, been many Utility Poms. In an attempt to explain both the enjoyment and the frustrations of tracking with a Pom, I have made an effort to recall some of my experiences during the 5-6 years I was involved in this difficult endeavor. I found the pleasure of training the Poms to track far outweighed the problems, as long as I had someone to share the tracking and unlimited time to devote to it. When I moved to Pennsylvania and had to go to work full time, there wasnt enough time for everything, and much to my regret, the obedience training and the tracking both of which take so MUCH time have had to be put aside.When we lived in Massachusetts, I was very active in obedience circles and eager to take our Poms as far as they could go. A great friend who lived in the neighboring township was a typical New England spinster in the highest sense of the word, a spare, athletic, ambitious gal who wanted to train her Standard Poodle and German Shepherd to track. And so we embarked on a course of training, taught by another spinster lady who had trained the first U.D.T. Dachshund and who knew something of the procedure. Right away we found that Dorothys Poodle was a natural when it came to following a track but with the Shepherd and the Pom it was a very different story. Added to the expected difficulty of making the dogs understand exactly what it was we wanted them to do, I soon found that the sheer physical aspects of the various terrain we encountered in our training could spell defeat for a Toy Dog. A lovely foot-high field of grass became a formidable forest for a Pom to push through while dragging a twenty foot length of thin cord, especially if it was wet.We did, finally, learn the rudiments of tracking and Dorothy and I met almost daily to lay tracks for each other and practise with our dogs. Her township was more rural than mine and containedseveral large farms with available pastures. Spark had an excellent nose and the willingness to use it, but she had a terrible addiction for cow flaps those flat, fresh plops of cow manure one was apt to come upon in the fields. Until you have experienced the sight and smell of a Pom who has rolled in one of these, you will not understand what an extreme handicap this could beWith many many days of practise and hundreds of tracks behind us, we entered our dogs in a Tracking Test. When it was my turn, the two judges held a conference, and called me over. One made the pronouncement they would let me try, but they wanted me to understand that as Toy Dogs HAD NO NOSE, the attempt certainly wouldnt be successful The wind was blowing strongly from behind not the easiest condition. I gave Spark the scent at the first stake, but she turned, sniffed the air and went straight back INTO THE WIND and up to a man who, it turned out, was our tracklayerConsternation prevailed Start again, they said and banished the tracklayer. We actually managed to follow about half the track, when we came to a ditch about three feet deep and two or three feet wide the Grand Canyon for a Pom. She followed the scent downwind along the rim, looking for a place to cross. The whistle blew see, Poms have no nose and so we failed.We also failed our second test, when, having travelled all the way to Pennsylvania for the test, the two judges didnt want me to subject the poor little Pom to the unexpected gale winds and freezing temperatures. We tried, but a six pound Pom really cannot stand on her feet in the teeth of a gale.Our third try a week later was crowned with success. For what seemed like an eternity and actually turned out to be 50 minutes, I slowly followed as Spark painstakingly sniffed inch by inch along the entire quarter mile track. The almost unbelievable explanation of her difficulty during our luncheon break, the judges had used OUR TRACK to test anotherPOMERANIAN REVIEW 71dog for readiness to try a tracking test So Spark was sorting out the scent I had given her from among the others that had gone more or less the same path.Dixie had great enthusiasm for tracking, hut most of her delight came from other scents she might run across during practise. She was the mighty hunter personified. Once when she was taking a test, she went down a groundhog hole. Luckily, the occupant wasnt home. She flunked her first try when seagulls swooped and landed nearby and so enthralled her that she could not bear to return to the mere human track. Many times in practise, she insisted that Dorothy had climbed right up a tree thinking perhaps I wouldnt notice the squirrel sitting on the branch. But she did have a nose and almost made it two weeks before she whelped her one and only litter, coming within 20 feet of the glove before she got too tired to finish. The next time she did make it and triumphantly tossed the article in the air after completing a difficult track. Part of it went through a thicket of saplings standing about shoulder high on a person and spaced about six inches apart.Terry had a superior nose and wasnt sidetracked by animals or cow flaps. But she was inclined to rely on winding or taking the scent from the air instead of the ground. When our first Tracking Test presented us with one leg of the track alongside and only about 10 feet from a post and rail fence, Terry insisted on following the air scent on the OTHER side of the fence. However, she did pass on her second attempt and traversed the distance in a very expeditious 15 minutes, never straying more than a yard from the actual track. But afterwards one of the judges made the unkind remark that as a Pom could never find a lost person or track down a criminal, achieving a T.D. degree was really a farce and should not be permitted by AKC.Recently when I let my gang out into the runs and Red put her nose to the ground and trailed a baby groundhog to the log under which he had takenrefuge, I knew that but for the present circumstances of lack of time and a tracklayer I might have another T.D. Pom. I sincerely hope that someone will find the time and the courage to put another Pom through to a T.D. or a U.D.T. in the very near future.SECRETARYS REPORTContinued from Page 18want to meet people and get to know them, then this is the job to have.As you probably know, I have been Show Chairman for the last two years and then with the extra job of Corresponding Secretary, it has reached the point that I didnt really get the time to show or work with my dogs as I would have liked to, so hopefully now I will have a little more time. I will continue to work for the Club, wherever necessary, as I feel that we have the best breed of dogs, and the best Club in the Country.My thanks to all of you for letting me serve and I hope to still hear from you.Please add the following new member to your rosterGertrude Jacoby 775 Columbus Road Burlington, N.J. 08016 Sponsored byThelma Dunn Sadie W. EdneyFROM DOG HEALTH NEWS 1976PET HEALTH CONGRESSSeven Krakowka, D.V.M., Ph.D., Ohio State University, reported that distemper virus in the pregnant bitch can cross the placenta and infect the unborn puppies. This can cause the bitch either to abort or to bear live puppies with distemper lesions.NEW YORK . . . HERE WE COME72 POMERANIAN REVIEWDOWN MEMORY LANEThe following excerpts from the American Kennel Gazette now Pure-Bred Dogs were submitted by Anne Riddick and Ruth Beam. These columns were all written by the longtime Secretary of The American Pomeranian Club, Inc., Vincent J. Matta.August, 1938I am now going to make a few remarks brought about by observation. I will begin by saying that exhibitors, if so inclined, may ask the judge, after the judging, the reasons for his placings. If this is done for the purpose of learning more about ones dog, there cannot be any objection. But if it is truculently done for the purpose of having it out with the judge, then it shows poor sportsmanship and frequently results in having to hear the unpleasant truth about ones dog.After all, no matter how well we know our breed or think we do, no owner of a dog will ever be able to look at his dog with a 100 per cent unbiased eye. What in somebody elses dog would loom as a serious fault, in our own becomes a mere trifle. The judge looks at all the dogs in the ring with an unprejudiced eye, and he will detect things that by continuous association have become invisible in our eye. And he sees them as they are that day. There is the important question of condition or of maturity.Thus it is easily explained why judges sometime differ in their placing. The fact that one certain dog has been placed ahead of another at one show does not give that dog a first mortgage on future wins. A dog might be unfinished at the time of one show, and be penalized accordingly. But a couple of months later, he might have come into full bloom, and the placing is reversed by another judge or even by the same judge.Old-timers understand all this and always act in a sporty manner. But a novice might let one win get to his headlike wine, and there is the devil to pay when the reverse comes.Sportsmanship all around is what is required. At any rate, going in the ring, even before the judging is completed for an argument with the judge, not only is unethical, but is definitely against the rules.Then there is some reporting of shows by ringside judges. No one objects to constructive criticism and well reasoned comment whether it be favorable or otherwise, but the critic should be competent and unbiased and not based on likes or dislikes or on breed allegiance.When the reason for an adverse comment is the only fact that another judge, at a previous show, had placed the two dogs in reverse order and nothing else, then the whole thing becomes humorous. Another case of the person scoring the first win thinking he has acquired a vested right to future wins, and if the other judges do not agree, out comes the roaster.Breed allegiance is a good thing, but should never be allowed to get the best of our judgment. And if we want to write, let us be fair and unprejudiced.November, 1944Today, my remarks are pointed at the judging of the breed. Let it be clearly understood that I am not referring to the placings but only to the technique of Pom judging. I firmly believe that it is not enough to read and study the Standard and learn all the good points that go in the making of a good show specimen, but that the temperamental peculiarities of the breed should also come in for serious study so that the exhibit may be properly handled. It is self evident that the technique in handling a Pom cannot be the same as for larger breeds or even for other toy breeds. They set the hind legs of larger breeds in approved fashion. The dogs do not seem to mind and all is well but I have seen judges try to do the same thing with Poms and the dogs either shy, move away, try to jump, or simply lose their balance and conformaPOMERANIAN REVIEW 73tion. Again I have seen judges grab the Pom by the front legs and lift it level with their eyes in order to study the head and expression with the most ludicrous results.The breed expert, be he or she a specialist or an all-arounder should lift the Pom with one hand under the brisket so that it will feel safe and feel the coat, tail, etc. and scrutinize the head for its points. Expression and alertness are judged with the Pom in his natural position, i.e., on his four legs either on table or ground. This is not intended as a lesson in handling but only to point out some mistakes in handling that I have repeatedly observed.These remarks would not be complete without a word to the exhibitors who make a practice of holding their Poms together and their tails on the back. This practice is worse than useless as the judge will not make his decision on that performance but on the Pom when he stands naturally and alone on either table or ground. It gives the wrong idea to the novice who is trying to learn.January, 1945To the beginner I will say that as Rome was not built in one day neither can a successful kennel be made in one day. The latter is the result of work and intelligent observation of the first results. And dear beginner, do not jump at the conclusion that you must have your stud dog at once. A stud that is good in itself and a good producer as well is worth its weight in gold, and those who have them do not easily part with them. Having first planned the size of the kennel you want to establish, get the brood matrons accordingly and without haste. Pick only those without glaring faults and, above all, with a good line behind them. Then do your mating with one good stud that has made a name both for beauty and producing quality and, most certainly do not become discouraged if things do not pan out 100 per cent at the first try. Stick it out and you are sure to win in the end.March, 1945I have had experience with dogs coats for 25 years and with human hair for 40 years and I must say that I know of no tonic or anything else that will grow hair either normally or abnormally where nature has failed to provide it. If I could have been able to put my hands on anything in that line I would have made a fortune. I firmly believe that the only way to get coat is to breed for it and then cultivate it. Tonics are all right at least some of them but they help only to the extent that they keep the hair clean and, as their application requires plenty of brushing the stimulation thus given to the skin naturally helps nature in developing the normal growth that nature itself intended. Of course, some tonics might be too strong and their abuse probably does produce discoloration and that is why one cannot be too cautious in the choice of the tonic. The best should be the kind that does not dry the skin and does not discolor the hair. I am in favor of liberal sprinkling with water and brushing, with the use of a good tonic left for the final touches.I have heard people claiming that abnormal growth can be promoted by the use of drugs given internally, but to me this sounds like plain nonsense. Common sense tells me that you cannot grow hair by introducing poison in a dogs system. You can succeed only in making your dog sick. I believe in feeding properly and keeping the dog healthy and you can be sure that if it comes from a good-coated strain it will grow a good coat. Otherwise it is just too bad. This is my opinion and I will stick to it until somebody will give me proof and I mean good sound proof that I am wrong.Some dogs get a very good coat from puppyhood while others do not develop that characteristic until they are three or more years old. Do not ask me why for I am not in on the secrets of nature. I can only observe and state the results of my observations.74 POMERANIAN REVIEWCIRCULATIONMANAGERMR. J. MICHAEL MEYER 194 Carroll St.Brooklyn, N. Y. 11231POMERANIAN REVIEW SUBSCRIPTION8.00 Yearly by Third Class MailCanada, Mexico 8.50 Foreign 9.00AMERICAN POMERANIAN CLUB, INC. 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Please ask to have picture sent directly to the Editor, if possible. Otherwise mail First Class or Air Mail as soon as received. Phone the Editor if this extended deadline cannot be met.We would like to have a most complete Specialty issue. Our late Specialty date makes this difficult we hope not impossible.CLUB PINSSome of our newer members may not know that Club Pins are available for purchase from the Treasurer Mrs. GoldieK. Mandley, 501 Dover Rd., Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061. These are very attractive enamelled replicas of the Club Seal in the Club colors of Blue and Gold, and they cost just 5.00. Make check payable to the American Pomeranian Club, Inc. and send with order. Only CLUB MEMBER may purchase and wear pins. Size is 78 of an inch, not too big for men to wear as a lapel pin.THE ANNUAL MEETING . . .will follow the Specialty Show judging. PLEASE ATTEND.POMERANIAN REVIEW 75INDEX TO ADVERTISERSPageLOIS ABJORNSON .......................................................................................................................... 76RUTH L. BEAM ................................................................................................................................ 33TED KATHRYN BIRK ................................................................................................................ 63PATRICIA B. BROOKS ____________________________________________ ____________ 33JULIE BRUMBACK .................................... ..................................................................................... 35MORRIS AND BETTY CARSON .................................................................................................. 6, 7FRANCIS J. CASEY .......................................................................................................................... 27JOYCE H. DAILEY ........................................................................................................................ 36RUTH DOTSON ................................................................................................................................ 59THELMA M. DUNN ......................................................................................................................... 32MRS. NORMA C. GAD...................................................................................................................... 21CAROL A. GALAVICH.................................................................................................................. 29EDNA E. GIRARDOT ............................................................................................................. ........ 43ROBERT L. GOODRICH .................................................................................. ......................Cover 27RALPH, IRENE SYLVIA HARBIN ............................................................................................. 45GWEN BONNIE HODSON.........................................................................................................16, 17KAREN HOLDER _____ ..._________________________ .......................................................... 27PHIL ERIN HUNDLEY................................................................................................................ 47NORMAN JEROME ....................................................................................................................... 25JOHN JOHNSTON__________________________________ ____________________ ______ 38, 39MRS. PAULA ALLAN LIEBERMAN............................................................................................. 2PHILIP LUBERTINE ___________________________________________________________ 36JANICE LUGINSLAND .............................................................................. .................................... 25MRS. NORRIS McKAMEY ..................................... ......................................................................... 19MARGARET JOHN McKEE .......................................................................................________ 37ELMA MANIES .................................................................................................................................... 55SOPHIE H. MAYES ............................................... .......................................................................... 66, 67RICHARD DONNA MEGENHARDT ......................................................................................... 31DAN JoELLEN MERCER ............................................................................................................. 53MOLLY MILLER LINDA JEAN MILLER........................................................................ ......... 23BEVERLY NORRIS _____________________________________________________________ 47CECIL W. PRICE ........................................................................... .................. ,.............................. 49POMERANIAN CLUB OF GREATER DES MOINES ................................................................ 11JOHN KATHERINE PROBST..................................................................................................... 36CAROL RICCI __________________________________________________________________ 56TONY BETTY SHORT.................................................................................................................. 13CLARA F. ARLO WIESE ___________________________________________________ __ 32MAYNARD WOOD .................. ....................................................................................................... 36JANICE YOUNG .................................................................................................................................. 42JESSIE BARBARA YOUNG..................................................._..................................................... 1576 POMERANIAN REVIEWSANDTOWN POMERANIANSTOASTS YOUR NEW YEAR-5ACH.SANDTOWNS TOAST OF THE TOWN Ch. Queenaires Scotch N Soda X Topcat DaughterOUR APPRECIATION TO HIS HANDLER JOHN METZ AND THE FOLLOWING JUDGESMr. Keith Browne Mr. Kenneth E. Miller Mr. C. L. Savage Ms. Lois HolcombAPC Specialty9- 4 -76 9- 5 -76 10- 2 -76 10-16-765 pts. 5 pts. 3 pts. 2 pts.WATCH FOR THIS TODD DAUGHTER AND OTHERS IN 1977SANDTOWNS LITTLE TOWN CLOWN Winners Bitch Springfield, Missouri Thank you Judge Art DavidsonSeveral Championsired Litters Expected Todd is at stud with his breeder-ownerP.O. Box 432LOIS ABJORNSON918-245-6915Sand Springs, Okla. 74063