APRIL 1990 VOLUME V NUMBER 2GLEN IRIS POMERANIANS PROUDLY PRESENTSf i7\s Akrli4 47 X.BIS Ch. Southlands Mr. VIP OldaLiOn the Cover, we are proud to present to you a Very Important Pomeranian, BIS CH. SOUTHLANDS MR VIP OIDA. We call him ZAC, and he and Joel are having an exciting year in the Group Rings and 1990 hasnt been too bad in the classes, either We proudly presentCH. JAN ESAS GLEN IRIS STARSTRUCKTwoAXVBOW, BOS, Best in sweeps APC National Specialty Co-OwnerBreeder Jerrie Freia Co-Breeder Hiram StewartCH. GLEN WOODS THORCo-OwnerBreeder Donna Hobart Repeat Breeding AvailableDr. Cheryl A. Jackson Joel M. Taylor1038 16th Avenue South Birmingham AL 35205 205-328-6603 Pending AKC ApprovalCH. GLEN IRIS SUMMER HEATJ Co-Owner Eleanor Miller A very SPECIAL Little girlCH. GLEN IRIS CASTLE TEMPTRESS1st Champion for Ch. Glen Iris Ivanhoe a real moverawPuppies Available out of Zac, Skyler Tory.3L OVELY P OMERANIANSThe Dad...Proudly introduces the kids...A l. .T" CH. MR. DANThe daughters...DENNIS NOTJUSTANOTHER 8PRETTYFACESANDYGIGOLO with owner-handler Jessie StephensWHERE SOUNDNESS IN STRUCTURE AND MOVEMENT MATTERS.Victoria LovelyBlake Jones 12022 30th Street East Puyallup, WA 98372 206 863-8608IELIZABETHThe Pom Reader April 1990This issue of the Pom Reader is made possible in part by the following advertisersFront CoverCHERYL JACKSON JOEL TAYLOR GLEN IRIS POMSVolume V, Number 2 ITABLE OF CONTENTS 8. OLYMPIATo sculpture or not to sculpture...10. OFFICIAL STANDARD OF THE POMERANIANA new format, and elaboration.16. SPECIALTY SCENESJanice Luginsland reports on the Dallas-Ft. Worth Pom Specialty.18. SPECIALS ADDITIONTop Twenty Poms, January-February 1990.20. UPDATETop ten exhibitors, January-February 1990.22. NEW CHAMPIONSJanuary-March 1990.24. THE THINKING DOG PERSONSally Baugniet says Know the facts.26. ASKSHU-SHUShu-Shu Shannon Johnson answer the mail.28. 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Issues of the Pom Reader are sent as a courtesy to all AKC licensed Pomeranian, Toy Group, and Best In Show judges. Direct all inquiries to Joe McGinnis, Editor, The Pom Reader, 8848 Beverly Hills, Lakeland, FL 33809. Telephone 813 858-3839.INDEX TO ADVERTISERSALLAN, M....................................................17BENKO, A.................................................. 21BERNARDO, G...........................................25CABRERA, T..............................................11CARSON, M. B....................................... 17COOK, S.....................................................21CREED, C................................................... 17DOSSINGER, M..........................................17DUPRES, E.................................................17FIDDICK, R. J..........................................17FINCH, D.....................................................25FREIA, J.................................................. 7,21GAD, N........................................................25GARTON, L.................................................25GODDARD, T. S..................................... 23GRAF, H......................................................25GRIFFITH, K...............................................23GRIFFIN, G................................................. 23HALL, G................................................ 17,21HARTZ, K.............................................. 14,15HEARTZ, J. C......................................... 23HOVEY, J....................................................23JACKSON, C............................................. 1,2JANICE, C...................................................19JENSEN, P..................................................19JOHNSON, S..............................................21LOVELY, V................................................... 3LUGINSLAND, J.........................................17MARTIN, D.............................................17,27MARTIN, P..................................................19MASNICK, S.......................................... 13,17NAGY, S. B.............................................21NORRIS, B................................................. 21PEEL, C...................................................... 19PFEFFER, C............................................... 25PHILLIPS, A................................................17PIAZZA, S...................................................25RGS POMS PEDS..................................19REILLY, R. J..................................... 21ROSENBAUM, M.......................................21ROYAL CAN IN USA................................... 5STE1NMETZ, A.......................................... 25TAYLOR, J.................................................1,2WELLS, M. G.......................................... 25WHIDDON, B.............................................. 25The Pom Reader April 1990WANT TO WIN BEST IN SHOW0oIntroducing the Royal CaninClub CynotediniqueNow you can join an exclusive group that promotes the health and performance of your dogs and pays you cash for their victories.As a club member, you earn cash rewards every time one of your dogs wins at an AKC-approved event up to 1,000 if hds Best in Show, up to 250 for Group First,and up to 50 forBest of Breed. Plus cash awards go to the dogs breeder and to the retailer who sells you Cynotechnique dog food.Club Cynotechnique members also receive our newsletter featuring the latest in nutritional news and unique customized merchandise at discount prices.To join and qualify, you must feed Cynotechnique on a continuing basis. Winning dogs will also require proof that they re being fed Cynotechnique at the time of the win.trNameAddressCityROYILCkNINTHE POWER OF BALANCE1Sign me up for membership in Club Cynotechnique. I have enclosed proof-of-purchase UPC symbols from 80 lbs. of Cynotechnique dog foods.State ZipPhone Breed of DogName of Retailer__ Send to Club Cynotechnique, Royal Canin U.S.A., Inc.1600 Heritage Landing, Suite 112, St. Charles, MO 63303For more information, call Royal Canin U.S.A., Inc. at1-800-592-6687. WELCOME TO THE CLUBThe Pom Reader April 1990SHOWSIGHT------------------------------------------------------ FROM THE EDITORIts Duck season here again, and I dont mean Hunting. You do not walk around complacently, enjoying the weather If you glance skyward at all, it is with foreboding. And should you venture outside, you will hear a faint, ominous droning noise. It gets louder and louder and louder, and then...YOU DUCKFor its Fly-In time in these environs. Once a year there is a huge convention for those of an aviation persuasion. They come from near and far they pilot large planes, small planes, fast planes and strange planes. And theyre all over our skies, doing loop the loops and wingovers and in general causing cardiac arrest in those unfortunates down below.Actually, there are very few accidents for the number of people in attendance this year upwards of 100,000. But it IS a little disconcerting to see all these winged vehicles careening around and zooming all over and the worst part is that I CANT BE UP THERE. I have been forbidden to set foot in the cockpit of a private plane, now that I have The Pom Reader to put out. They figure Im safer at my desk.But one year we got even closer to the action when we went to dinner at Ken Eleanor Millers house which was right smack by the airport. Among the brave souls clustered on the screened patio was judge Sue Woodle, also in town for the air activities. All through our dinner you could hear the drone of many small engines, and quite often we would all fall silent and glance upward, nervously. But nothing fell on our heads and we had a fine time. As a matter of fact we were such enjoyable dinner guests that Ken Eleanor immediately put their house on the market and moved to Ohio. But thats another story, and heres yet another story, and tragically true. About some friends of mine, their plane, and their Pom.The wife was a scuba-diving enthusiast, and the husband liked to fly. It worked out well he would fly her to the places where she would dive. This arrangement worked out quite swimmingly for years, until they replaced their old and much-missed Dachshund with a Pom, The Pom Reader April 1990one they were loathe to leave home or at a kennel. The next available weekend, they were off - he to the heavens and she to the deep blue sea. They put the Pom on the rear seat and she promptly fell asleep, being very acclimated to traveling- by car. The happy trio took off - literally- mom and dad up front. This will be a breeze, they thought, She loves to fly, tooAbout one hour into the flight plan Mimi, the Pom, awoke. She stretched and yawned and received beaming smiles from the pilot and co-pilot. She turned three times to settle back down for another nap, and then became curious. She hopped up, put her nose against the glass and...looked out the window.Thereupon followed the most dramatic series of events to ever take place in the skies. Mimi let out with a screech and proceeded to climb the walls. The co-pilot swiveled in her seat to catch the careening Pom, hitting the pilot with her elbow and knocking his glasses off. He grabbed for his glasses, hitting the yoke and going into a steep left bank. The Pom ran under the front seats and hid underneath the rudder pedals. Come out, Mimi, they shouted above the howling wind. Mimi, come out Certain tragedy seemed unavoidable.But Mimi did come out, amazed at all the noise. She was quickly nabbed and deposited into a waiting, imprisoning lap. With an about-face the hapless trio returned to their place of embarcation, and wordlessly the pale, perspiring pilot and copilot climbed unsteadily out of the plane, relieved to return to terra firma. Hearts pounding and amazed at their survival, the husband and wife got into their car. Mimi hopped on the back seat, turned around three times and went to sleep.It was to be the last airborne adventure for the couple and the dog, but forever more the name stuck like glue Mimi The Dive-Bomb Pom.Speaking of flying high, all Toy Dog enthusiasts were doing just that after the finals at the Garden. Any year that a Toy tops Westminster is a banner year for all. In 114 shows at the Garden only seven Toys have ever won Best in Show in 1956 it was the Poodle Ch. Wilber White Swam, in 1960 the Peke Ch. Chik TSun of Caversham 1961 saw another Poodle Ch. Cappoquin Little Sister take Best at Westminster, and 81 and 82 saw back to back Toy Bests with the Pug Ch. Dhan- dys Favorite Woodchuck and the Peke, Ch. St. Aubrey Dragonora of Elsdon, respectively.1988 is the year that Pom people will never forget that was the year in which Olga Baker Skip Piazzas Ch. Great Elms Prince Charming II strutted his way to the top spot, and again this years winner was a Toy, the Peke Ch. Wendessa Crown Prince.Ch. Wendessa Crown PrincePom people are especially elated that the owner of the Garden winner is Ed Jenner, also a long-time fancier of Poms and owner of some of the breeds top winners.There are several new high-flyers on the Pom scene, as evidenced by recent shows. Were expecting another banner year for the breed. Until next month, I wish you no turbulence, clear skies, and more than enough fuel to carry you to your intended destination, the winners circle. And until then, just remember...Poms Away JMcG7JanesasHi-StruttinUBetSTRUTTED HER STUFF AT THE APC DALLAS FORT WORTH SPECIALTYi-oaHtSPECIALTYSHOWBOS NSWEEPSi KOHLERmBOS IN SWEEPS JUDGE SKIP PIAZZAABIGTEXASTHANKSTO BOTH JUDGES WHO RECOGNIZED HER QUALITY.BREEDEROWNER JANESAS POMS JERRIE FREIA P.O. BOX 2775 MORGAN CITY, LA 70381 504-384-74771 mrun irLSPECIALTY i- SHOWtyBEST OF WINNERSKOHLERBEST OF WINNERS JUDGE JANICE LUGINSLANDThe Pom Reader April 1990OLYMPIADOGS HOWL AND...T Sculpture or Not To Sculpture... THAT IS THE QUESTION.wContinued from March...more responses to Question 12 Since some coated breeds Poodles, Schnauzers, etc. have been evolved to appear in stylized trims approved by parent clubs, AKC and the public, what is WRONG or RIGHT in your opinion about stylizing the Pomeranian trim Note None of the responses was edited in any fashion, and all are reprinted with permission. olympia aka Lois cmbertoJACQUELYN KLEIN SILVER MEADOWS The whole essence of our Pomeranian lies in the breeds natural beauty and appeal. Those who desire to improve via excessive sculpturing, scissoring, clipping and trimming, are toying with the eventual loss of this essence. The only trimming that should be considered correct is that which is so stated in our standard. A gray-area here is trimming of unruly hairs around the anus which sparks the debate as to which and how many hairs do we declare unruly in this area Under Trimming the description of Coat leaves no doubt as to the unac- ceptables which we are seeing more and more of 1 Pants chopped off in a straight line, 2 long underbelly hairs with a straight-line angled cut, 3 carefully shaped bibs and ruffs, and 4 coats meticulously thinned to change the true outline of the dog. The quest for so-called look-alike perfection has led us astray from the natural loveliness of our breed. Ask yourself, is this what true Pom fanciers really want Do we really prefer the artificial stylized beauty-shop look This breeder- exhibitor-judge thinks not. How about you Shouldnt we stand up and be counted Do we need more specific guidelines in our standard on this subject Please let your APC Board Members know you are concerned about this trend away from the natural PomlDBERNIE CILIBERTO CRESCENDO I have brushed and trimmed many Poms for show over the past twenty years some had moderate coats, some profuse. All needed some trimming and fortunately for me -1 am not good at trimming -1 had my wife to do the trimming where necessary. However, there is more to Poms than coat. Head, type, legs and movement, tailset, cobbiness of body and showmanship make up 75 percent of the Pom, in my opinion. If a dog possesses these in good measure it is acceptable to me even if it has but a moderate coat. Yet the Standard calls for a profuse coat. But just what is a profuse coat Many think it is the softer guard hair type with an abundance of cottony undercoat. I believe it is a harsh, wiry guard-hair outer coat excessive length not required with a proper woolly-textured undercoat lying close to the skin. This type coat actually requires little trimming, the The Pom Reader April 1990brush-out shaping the dog. The softer-coated Pom can not stand much trimming or the cottony undercoat is exposed andthis type coat loses something in outline. The outline I refer to is the current logo used by the APC. To achieve this outline I believe in trimming more than the standard presently states.Generally my trimming is more off on the anus - but not a round ring - some off below tail on pant slope - but not at bottom of pants to square off some do this to expose movement, but fail to recall that judges can see movement on untrimmed Maltese, Shih Tzu, etc. and trimming of longer hairs on and just behind head to make the head seem to nestle in the untrimmed ruff. Each dog is an individual and thus more or less trimming is needed on each one, but1 do not believe in sculpturing the overall dog. We breed for coat - we should SHOW coat. But I will trim to relate the dogs silhouette to the logo silhouette the Pom Club currently promotes On the other hand, to sculpture, trim or whatever is not all that VIP a question to me as the coat is 25 percent of the Pom or - the icing on the cake. For those who like a lot of icing and for those who like a little...IN SUMMING UPA survey is really percentage numbers. This being so, you may want to know something about the numbers 75 surveys were mailed out, without bias to would-be respondees as to their bloodlines, colors bred or trimming methods. If indeed any can be said to HAVE trimming methods. Those selected for the mailing list included breeders, exhibitors, professional handlers and breeder-judges. 33 responses were received,2 with no written comments to question 12. All filled out the survey questions 1-11, many adding worthy comments - unfortunately too many, making it difficult to sprinkle the survey with these comments, and some of those answering question 12 had personal reasons to ask for anonymity, and severall\TJtJ.-i\ y\ ,OLYMPIA SCULPTURING continued...mailed the survey back without identification. Anonymity was specifically offered as it was important to get as much input as possible. All responses will be published, whether anonymous or otherwise.Briefly, here are somecoments made to survey questions 1-11 Question 2 Are you FOR or AGAINST or NO OPINION more trimming than the Standard currently states If FOR, do you feel MINOR or MAJOR trimming changes would helpResponse It would be helpful to point out what is overtrimming to each person it is different. This is true, and in the strictest sense of the word it can only be said that overtrimming is any trimming not allowed by the present standard as accepted by AKC and written by APC for breeders, exhibitors and judges to follow in breeding, showing and awarding points. So, how many of us in those 3 categories have a little egg on our face Olympia.Question 3 Do you think there is such a thing as TOO MUCH COAT on a Pom YES NO NO OPINION Response This would be stated as not having enough undercoat for the length of guard-hair. Not enough undercoat to hold the guard hair in stand-off harsh, coat. To Olympia this means a dog with lots of outer coat and insufficient undercoat appears to have too much coat since it is a draping coat and more Peke-like in type. OlympiaQuestion 4 Do you feel that SOME or MOST or ALL licensed Pom judges pay no attention to the Standards limitations on trimming.Response Remember that this is only ONE thing trimming in the whole standard on judging the whole Pom. Coat can grow out but genetic faults cannot. I am sure most judges take this into consideration. Written to Olympia from a judge.Question 5 Do you feel it is WHO handles a Pom that matters in the penalization or non-penalization of an over-trimmed specimen YES NO NO OPINION Response I hope not Written to Olympia from a judge.Question 6 Do you feel that a Pom trimmed to the Standard and a Pom trimmed beyond the limitations of the Standard, all else being equal, have an equal chance in the ringResponse It depends on the judges opinion on trimming. Some are all for any amount of trimming, some hate any trimming and hold it against the dog. Another respondee said It totally depends on the amount of coat each dog carries, some in natural untrimmed coat are shorter than if trimmed.Question 7 If your Pom was abundantly coated and trimmed only within the guidelines of the Standard and losing in the ring to a more radically trimmed Pom whose short backed anataomy was more quickly obvious to the judges eye, would you trim your Pom more radically in order to win YES NO NO OPINION Response I would not be happy about it, but if it became obvious the dog would never win I would consider it more radical trimming. Very few commented on this one, but those who did answered similarly to above respondee.Question 8 If you are against more radical trimming than the Standard allows, do you express your opinion to exhibitors who overtrim and judges who award wins to over trimmed PomsResponse Many responded that they would not express an opinion to a judge unless asked and it would seem with good reason after reading the following comment written by a judge You can be suspended by AKC if a judge so chooses if you point out, disagree, challenge radical trimming on a Pom he or she has just put up - a judge has the right in hisher personal opinion to decide what isisnt overtrimmed.Question 9 Which of the following are reasons you feel poms SHOULD NOT be trimmed more radically. Check all that apply to your opinion.A. To keep a coated breed a coated breed B. To retain the natural Arctic type with no artifices C. To prevent fad trimming such as appears in other breeds like Poodles D. To keep all styles of Poms on an equal footing in the ring E. To prevent larger Poms from becoming the rule Response These questions are really for exhibitors. Judges have only one answer - To judge by the Standard at all times. Others responded that coat is what they want the breed for, that overtrimming is not allowed and is often used to conceal faults such as bad rears, tailsets and length of body.Question 10 Which of the following are reasons you feel Poms SHOULD BE trimmed more radicallyA. To make coat maintenance easier B. To avoid the necessity of lacquer or mousse C. To expose a short back and high tail set hidden by abundant coat D. To reveal the leg quality and movement hidden by too much coat E. To stamp an individual look for dog and exhibitor F. To present a more rounded-out, evenly-coated specimen Response This question drew a crowd of comments. Those FOR it apparently did not make a lot of use of this questions, whereas those AGAINST bombarded me with reasons NOT to overtrim. Most responses were similar to this one There is no reason they Poms should be overtrimmed. Other than for neatness, like a man to a barber, or a woman to the beauty shop. However, some did respond that they were FOR more trimming than the Standard currently states but NOT for RADICAL trimming And one responded that they felt more trimming was necessary in some cases - my comment to find a tiny dog under too much coarse coat.Question 11 Check any trim below you would consider appropriate if it were in the breed standard. Check all that apply in your opinion.A. Trimming a graduated slant on hindquarters from rump to hock B. Shaving around the anus to leave a hygenic area C. Scissoring a slight V beneath tail on rump to show tail flatness D. Scissoring a slight cut on either side of tail at root to expose set E. Trimming bib hair upward to prevent squatty look F. Trimming of all long guard hairs to round out G. Trimming of hair forward and short on rump beneath tail to show flat tail set H. Removing undercoat to make dog look smaller I. Trimming head hair and hair before, behind and on sides of ears to make compact J. Trimming of belly hair to present upside down U when side viewed Response Question 11 likewise caused a horde of comments. Some of the Discreet thinning on rump - not shaving, trimming of all scrag- glies to round out, short rump hair trim but impossible to define how much, trimming OTHER than stated in Standard on any Pom that allows the dog to be neat and well groomed in appearance, trimming other than stated in standard only when hair is EXCESSIVE.Thats it folks. It was fun - hope you enjoyed. Until the dog howls again........................................................................ OlympiaThe Pom Reader April 19909Official Standard For The PomeranianFormat, Interpretation and ElaborationSally Baugniet, Education ChairmanThe Board of Directors of the American Pomeranian Club has approved the Official Standard for the Pomeranian in the format required by A.K.C., and also the Interpretation and Elaboration of the Pomeranian Standard. No words or content were changed from the existing Standard. The only change was the order in which it is arranged.The Interpretation and Elaboration of the Pomeranian Standard is the result of the new format and an explanation of the various parts of the standard. Those explanations were taken from the Standard andor Elaboration changes which were recommended by the members of the StandarI. GeneralAppearance The Pomeranian in build and appearance is a cobby, balanced, short-coupled dog. He exhibits great intelligence in his expression and is alert in character and deportment..Elaboration The total balanced dog should have good shoulder layback and enough neck so as to carry the head proudly and high. It should have enough leg for ground to be seen beneath it. The Pom has the look of fitting into the circle.Any deviation from the ideal described in the standard should be penalized to the extent of the deviation. Structural faults common to many other breeds are as undesirable to the Pomeranian as in any other breed even though such faults may not be specifically mentioned in the standard.II. Size, Proportion and SubstanceSize The weight of the Pomeranian for exhibition is from 3 to 7 pounds. The ideal size for show specimens is 4 to 5 pounds. Elaboration Contrary to some breeds of dogs, many Pom breeders prefer a male to fit into the lower end of the standard weight and the female to fit into the higher end of the standard weight. The reason given most often is to lessen bitchs whelping problems. Poms do have more than their share of whelping problems even though there may be some free whelping 3 pounders. Dont forget, if it is acceptable to put up a 3 pound Pom, it should be just as acceptable to put up a 7 pound Pom even though 4 to 5 is preferred. Just because the Pom is a Toy, 3 pounds is not better than 7 pounds. Keep in mind that 5 pounds is midway between 3 and 7.Proportion The Pomeranian in build and appearance is a cobby, balanced, short-coupled dog. The legs are of medium length in proportion to a well balanced frame.Elaboration The distance from point of shoulder to root of tail is no greater than the distance from withers to ground. The proportion of height to length is important in having the total look of the Pom fitting into a circle. We do not want a dumpy Pom, that is, a long-backed, low-legged Pom, or a Pom that is too leggy.The Pom Reader April 1990dization and Education Committees. The explanations are separated from the Standard itself under the headings ^Elaboration. We are using this document in our education seminars and as material requested by judges who have applied to A.K.C. to judge Pomeranians.Once the Standard format is approved by the membership and A.K.C., we have five years to make any changes. Please contact me if you have any comments or suggestions on the Elaboration for future Standard changes or inclusions. The Standard and the Elaboration are as followsSubstance The body is well-ribbed and rounded. The brisket is fairly deep and not too wide.Elaboration The depth of the chest should reach the elbow. The standard says nothing about bone. Many people would agree that, proportionately, bone as fine as that of the Italian Greyhound would be too fine and yet we do not want the bone so heavy as to appear out of proportion to the total dog. Poms should have medium bone and always in proportion to the overall size of the dog.III. Head Well proportioned to the body, wedge-shaped, with a Fox-like expression.Elaboration The fox-like expression refers to the alert character of the Pomeranian. However, in comparing the head and ex- perssion to two other looks which are sometimes seen in Poms, the bear or mouse look is not proper or consistent with the proper head type.Eyes Bright, dark in color, and medium in size, almond- shaped and not set too wide apart nor close together. Pigmentation around eye rims must be black, except self- colored in brown and blue.Elaboration Often we see a Pom with the incorrect round eye shape. This and any deviation in pigmentation will be penalized to the extent of the deviation.Ears Small, carried erect and mounted high on the head and placed not too far apart.Elaboration Some Poms with a wide skull have very wide set ears, somewhat similar to a Westies ear set. The Pom ears should be set close together. It is impossible to see them set too high. This contributes to the alert fox-like expression. Skull Not domed in outline. A round, domey skull is a major fault.Elaboration The coat in the Poms skull is shorter and more tightly packed than the body coat. This may give the appearance of a domey skull. Feel the skull from stop to occiput, gently, with your thumb. Do not confuse profuse head hair with proper shape and stop.Continued next page11STAR FIRE POMSOur 3rd Champion for 1990...4ry85' AAtm iMmi FtW T t Fl \N\UUEESb\tcv\7itN\N CttMP\ON , SEWUOV-ECHAMPION CHESAI-N-STARFIRES BON-BONA CHAMPION AT 10 MONTHSThank you Joan Reilly for breeding this beauty TONY CABRERA 275 SW 72ND AVE MIAMI FL 33144 305 266-7471 The Pom Reader April 1990THE POM STANDARD Skull, elaboration, continuedThe width of the skull is approximately equal to the distance from the stop to the occiput. The skull is always in proportion to the muzzle. The whole head is in proportion to the total dog. Muzzle There is a pronounced stop with a rather fine but not snipy muzzle. Pigment around the LIPS must be black, except self-colored in brown and blue.Elaboration The muzzle length from the tip of nose to the stop is approximately one-third the distance from stop to occiput. A very long, heavy muzzle is a coarse muzzle. A short, wide, Chow- type muzzle does not fit into the rather fine category.Bite The teeth meet in a scissors bite, in which part of the inner surface of the upper teeth meet and engages part of the outer surface of the lower teeth. One tooth out of line does not mean an undershot or overshot mouth. An undershot mouth is a major fault.Elaboration Many Poms, having been bred down from a larger- sized Arctic breed, have a problem fitting all 42 teeth in their tiny mouth. The Standard heavily penalizes an undershot mouth, but does not penalize an overshot or level bite to the same extent.Some Poms might have missing teeth. This could be from teeth that are pulled to make room for proper alignment, or pulled because of infected teeth. If the teeth are not cared for, it could affect the health of the whole dog. Poms are noted for tooth loss as early as 3 years of age.Nose Pigmentation on the nose must be black, except self- colored in brown and blue.IV. Neck, Topline and BodyNeck The neck is rather short, its base set well back on the shoulder.Elaboration The length of neck should be proportionate to well- laid back shoulders. As an extension of the spinal column, the neck shall be long enough to carry the had proudly and high. Topline is level.Body The body is cobby, being well ribbed and rounded. Chest The brisket is fairly deep and not too wide.Tail The tail is characteristic of the breed. It turns over the back and is carried flat, set high.Elaboration A low set tail give the appearance of a long-backed Pom. Some Poms may have a curl at the tip of the tail bone. A fault is not specified for this, but a straight bone would allow the hair at the tip of the tail to extend forward. A straight, high, flat, tail set contributes greatly to the total balance of the Pom.V. ForequartersShoulders The Pom is not straight-in-shoulder, but has sufficient layback of shoulders to carry the neck proudly and high. Forelegs The forelegs are straight and parallel, of medium length in proportion to a well balanced frame.Pasterns The Pomeranian stands well up on toes. Down in pasterns is a major fault.Elaboration Pasterns are strong and parallel to each other. Dew Claws Dew claws on the forelegs may be removed. Feet The Pomeranian stands well up on toes.Elaboration The Pomeranian has small compact cat-like feet which turn neither in nor out.VI. Hindquarters AngulationElaboration Hindquarters and forequarters should be of equal angulation.Legs The hocks are perpendicular to the ground, parallel to each other from hock to heel, and turning neither in nor The Pom Reader April 1990out. Cowhocks or lack of soundness in hindlegs or stifles is a major fault.Elaboration The legs are of medium bone with moderately bent stifles. Unsound stifles are a problem in Poms. A very unsound stifle will be obvious if the patellas can be seen slipping in and out when the dog is gaiting. If this causes the dog to limp, of course, it must be excused.Dew Claws If any, on the hind legs are generally removed. Feet The Pomeranian stands well-up on toes.Elaboration Its cat-like feet turn neither in nor out.VII. Coat Coat type on head, legs and tail differ from body coat. This is not mentioned in the Standard.Head CoatElaboration Head coat is tightly packed and shorter in length than that of the body.Body Coat Double-coated a short, soft thick coat consisting of guard hairs which must be harsh to the touch in order to give the proper texture for the coat to form a frill of profuse, standing-off straight hair. A soft, flat or open coat is a major fault.Elaboration A ruff around the neck is created by a correct coat. A coat that droops probably is either lacking in enough undercoat to hold the guard hair up to a stand-off point, or has improper soft guard hair. A long drooping Pekingese-type coat is incorrect on a PomTail Coat It is profusely covered with hair.Elaboration Long tail hair, combed toward the head and over . the body coat, adds greatly to the overall beauty and balance of the Pomeranian.Some Poms have such a long plume that the hair parts and falls to the side. This should not be faulted.Leg Coat The front legs are well feathered and the hindquarters are clad with long hair or feathering from the top of the rump to the hocks.Elaboration The leg coat is tightly packed and much shorter in length than the body coat. Front leg feathering extends from the point of the elbow to the bottom of the pastern. Leg coat on some Poms is more compact, giving a heavy bone look. Run your hands down the legs to feel the leg, pastern and foot. Trimming Trimming for neatness is permissible around the feet and up the back of the legs to the first joint trimming of unruly hairs on the edges of the ears and around the anus is also permitted. Over-trimming beyond the location and amount described in the breed standard should be HEAVILY PENALIZED.Elaboration Trimming the foot for neatness can show off the tight cat-foot and strong pasterns for the well-up-on-toes look. Knowledgeable trimming is many times done to disguise weak pasterns and slightly toe-out feet. Trimming, along with brushing the hair up on the feet and pasterns, can also be done to give the look of more bone and balance to the dog.Abundant ruff around the neck may make larger ears look small. Improperly trimmed ears may make the ear appear larger than it really is. Feel the ear from the base, to ascertain ear size.Often hair on the ruff around the ears is evened off to eliminate the scraggly look. This is somewhat beyond what the standard calls for but not really sculpturing. Some people brush the bib up and shape it. Trimming around the anus is allowed. How far around is not spelled out. The hair and feathering on the hind quarters is often thinned discreetly so the dog does not look longer than it is. Some of the hair near the base of the tail that might fall over the anus is sometimes discreetly trimmed away. Continued13THE POM STANDARD Trimming, elaboration continuedI have not mentioned other areas that are trimmed and sculptured on the Pom but sculpturing should be very obvious. It is up to the judge to determine how much trimming is beyond that which is allowed in the Standard and penalize accordingly. Keep in mind - THIS BREED IS NOT TO BE SCULPTURED.VIII. ColorClassifications The Open classes at Specialty shows may be divided by color as follows Open Red, Orange, Cream, Sable Open Black, Brown Blue Open Any Other Allowed Color.ACCEPTABLE COLORS TO BE JUDGED ON AN EQUAL BASIS Any solid color, any solid color with lighter or darker shading of the same color, any solid color with sable or black shadings, parti-color, sable and black tan. Black tan is black with tan or rust, sharply defined, appearing above each eye and on the muzzle, throat, and forechest, in all legs and feet and below the tail. Parti-color is white with any other color distributed in even patches on the body and a white blaze on head. A white chest, foot, or leg on a whole-colored dog except white is a major fault.Elaboration Our Standard allows any solid color with sable or black shadings. A black mask is allowed. Some judges remember an earlier standard that penalized a black mask. This is not to be penalized.The reason for the major fault listed under Color, is to remind you that a Pom having a white chest, foot or leg on a whole-colored dog except white is a mismarked parti-colored Pom. Do not confuse this with the acceptable lighter shadings. In addition to these colors listed as acceptable, some additional colors such as brindle, other colors with tan markings and beaver do on occasion appear in the ring. Since there are no disqualifications appearing in the Standard, they must be faulted as a deviation of color.IX. Gait The Pomeranian moves with a smooth, free, but not loose action. He does not elbow out in front nor move excessively wide nor cowhocked behind. He is sound in action.Elaboration The Pom also should not move excessively close in the rear. It should reach with its front legs and drive from the rear. Front movement should in no way resemble a hackney gait. In side movement, the front foot should reach at least as far as the nose. The proper gait for the Pom should be a forward motion.X. Temperament He exhibits great intelligence in its expression, and is alert in character and deportment.Elaboration A Pomeranian is very active, brave and friendly. It was bred down from a big dog and still acts big. The Pom would challenge another dog, no matter what size. But, a Pomeranian owner will tell you there is not a sweeter, more friendly, dedicated dog than theirs.Comments or questions may be addressed to Sally Baugniet, Education Coordinator, American Pomeranian Club, 411 S. State Street, Mishicot, Wl 54228.UPCOMING SPECIALTY SHOWS...Pomeranian Club of Greater Baltimore, Thursday, July 5th, 1990. Holiday Inn, Timonium, MD. Contact Chip Galloway, Show Secretary, 10057 Whitworth Way, Ellicott City, MD 21043.American Pomeranian Club Summer Specialty, Friday, July 6th, 1990. Holiday Inn, Timonium, MD. Contact Chip Galloway, Show Secretary, 10057 Whitworth Way, Ellicott City, MD 21043.GOLDENAIRESPOMSpresentsA New ChampionV5BESTINNER5DANVILLE KENNEL CLCLUBMARCH[990ASHBETCh. Golden Aires Moongold ScampCh. Twin Pines 7co Ticox Dupres Kate Raising CaneSHOGUN is shown winning his title under judge Wilma Hunter, shown by Carroll James. In limited show entries, he finished his title with three majors and under three judges. Thank you judges Wilma Hunter, Mignon Murray and Merrill Cohen. Shogun is the FIFTH Champion offspring of my foundation stud CH. TWIN PINES TICO TICO.SHOGUN was shown by and resides with Patricia Brooks. Thanks. A very special thank you to IMary Evans for all her help and support. BreederCo-Owner OwnerSharon Masnick Patricia BrooksHCR 65 box 745 Ladson, SCHuger, SC 29450GOLDEN AIRES803 928-3511 Inquiries WelcomeThe Pom Reader April 199014Dover-Holihouse Presents' CHAMPIONDOVER-HOLIHOUSE REBEL ROUSERDOVER-HOLIHOUSE LITL EST REB L Floyd3 point majorriSireCh. Dover-Holihouse Rebel RouserDamShadra Coal Citty OHolihouseCH. DOVER-HOLIHOUSE REBEL ROUSER Reb Floyd thank judges Mr. Kenneth Falconi Mr. Kenneth StineBreeder Owners Kathryn Hartz D. Ninatoski Pat Eik FoleyThe Pom Reader April 1990Handler Patricia Eik Foley 609-695-1642H.v'hPBEST OF BREEDWinning Combinations15IL1BEST OF OPPOSITEboardwalk kennel clubI 9 8 9JOHN ASHBEYCHAMPIONPHILBROOKSMAMAS LIL JEWELJewel finished under judge Mr. Kenneth Falconi with a 3 point major on 32590 next weekend 33190, BEST OF BREED under judge Mr. Frank Nishimura and 4190 BEST OF BREED and GROUP IV under judge Merrill Cohen.Sire Am. Can. Ch. Mi Dee Mikie of the Pines sire owned by Dover- Holihouse PomsDam Bi Mar Saucy Sadie BreederCo-OwnerSusann Stackhouse OwnerHandler Deborah WheelerSHADRAS RAVE ONWinners Bitch - 3 point majorSire Ch. Annons The Noog ManDam Shadras Babe In The WoodsThank you judge SteinBreedersOwners Leslie Worden Clark Gerald F. Clark JrHandler Patricia Eik Foley 609-695-1642M- m^ 1BEST OF OPPOSITESAW MILL RIVER KENNEL CLUB 50T ANNIVERSARY MARCH 1990JOHN ASHBEY_The Pom Reader April 1990SPECIALTYSCENESby Janice Luginsland.......THE DALLAS - FT. WORTH POMERANIAN CLUB SPECIALTYThe Dallas-Ft. Worth Pomeranian Club Specialty was held on March 23,1990. Skip Piazza judged the Sweepstakes of the 31st Specialty with an entry of 41 -19 dogs and 22 bitches. Best in Sweepstakes was BERRYS SONNY DELIGHT, breeder, Nina Berry, owner Barbara Grimison Agent Hiram Stewart. Best of Opposite Sex was JANESAS HI-STRUTTIN UBET, bred, owned, and exhibited by Jerrie Freia.I was thrilled to find 85 dogs listed on my judging schedule, 36 dogs, and 40 bitches in the regular classes, 9 champions 7 males, 2 females in Best of Breed competition. My first place winners follow PUPPY DOGS 6-9 MONTHS REYNOLDS ROYAL SHAREL NINJA bred, owned and exhibited by Sharon Hicks. He was a beautiful typey Pom still in his dense puppy coat with adult color starting to show through on head and legs. He had a beautiful typey head cobby body good bone good ear set good pigmentation excellent rear movement acceptable front movement.PUPPY DOGS 9-12 MONTHS BERRYS SONNY DELIGHT bred by Nina Berry, owned by Barbara Grimison, handled by Hiram Stewart. He won this class handily being similar in type to my 6-9 months puppy dog winner. He was also still in his puppy coat with same good bone cobby body good headpiece. He was also a close contender for RWD.BRED BY EXHIBITOR DOGS SWEETHEARTS WEE CINNA-BEAR, bred, owned and exhibited by Kathy Carroll. This was a small beaver male with good type, short back, good coat, finer in bone and a bit reluctant to move out on this day.OPEN DOGS SHARONS TASMANIAN DEVIL, bred by Sandy Gonos, owned by Sharon Neil Poin-Corvo, handled by Wood Womall. This was a reddish sable with excellent type wedge head, very correct eye shape, excellent pigmentation good bone solid, cobby body good ear set. Truly an excellent specimen and easy to find in the class. He was my choice for Winners Dog. RESERVE WINNERS DOG was second place winner in the OPEN class PATRICKS The Pom Reader April 1990MR. DALLAS LIGHTS bred by Mildred Patrick, owned by Colleen Doug Simar,handled by Mike Kemp. This orange male had an outstanding male head without any coarseness beautiful movement coming and going with excellent side gait. He was lacking in quantity of coat on this day.Bitch ClassesPUPPY BITCHES 6-9 MONTHS SUSANS HELP FROM ESTELLE, bred and owned by Susan Ferguson, handled by Mrs. B. G. McDonald. A 7-month-old red female that should finish easily. Excellent size with cobr3lAKWby body attractive feminine head showing excellent density and length of coat for her age. She moved as well as she looked and went on to RWB.PUPPY BITCHES 9-12 MONTHS JANESAS HI STRUTTIN UBET, bred and owned by Jerrie Freia. Light orange with style and appeal, feminine head characteristics, medium bone, beautiful ear set, in good coat at 10 months of age and could not be faulted coming, going, or at side gait.BRED BY EXHIBITOR BITCHES SWEETHEARTS MISS CAMEO bred and owned by Kathy Carroll. Black and white parti with typey head, correct parti markings cobby body, good coat. She could have shown a bit more enthusiasm as she was a bit reluctant to move out when gaiting. OPEN BITCHES TIM SUES LIGHT OF DESTINY, bred and owned by Tim Sue Goddard, shown by Bronya Johnston. This was a brilliant red orange in excellent coat with excellent density. She moved true coming and going and showed well with properfeminine head type.WINNERS BITCH went to the 9-12 bitch who was also Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes, JANESAS HI STRUTTIN UBET. Second place in the 9-12 class then came in for Reserve Winners Bitch competition, RUBYS GATOR MAIDEN OKLAHOMA bred and owned by Ruby Poole, handled by Kathy Bucher. She came in ready to play although she was a contender for RWB also. Resene Winners Bitch went to the 6-9 puppy bitch, SUSANS HELP FROM ESTELLE.Best of Breed brought out 9 beautiful Specials plus one transfer to BOB that was also a serious contender. Surely anyone at ringside could have picked out that special male to breed to your best female or wish you had that female in your kennel. My job was to find the one that suited me in the most positive points. There is no perfect dog in my opinion but some of these came very close.There were four males that particularly pleased me with their movement, especially side gait. If we can maintain their present gait or improve on it, the breed is definitely still on the upswing. I could sit on my patio and watch these dogs move all day But decisions have to be made. My eventual winner for Best of Breed was CH. SHADOMOUNTIN ONE MAN SHOW, bred, owned, and exhibited by Kathy Bucher. This young sable male has a beautiful head, typey without any coarseness, cobby body, good coat and showed well. Best of Winners went to my Winners Bitch, JANESAS HI STRUTTIN UBET. Best of Opposite Sex went to CH. TIM SUES SOCIALITE, bred by Tim Sue Goddard, a beautiful red orange in specials coat, beautiful legs and movement on a cobby body showing well for her owner-handler Bronya Johnston.I wish to thank the Dallas-Ft. Worth Pomeranian Club for inviting me to judge. It is a special thrill to be able to assess that many of my own breed. Thanks to all the exhibitors and heres hoping to see some of these exhibits down the road.Janice Luginsland, Judge Rt 1 Box 97, Americus, KS 6683517ONEOAKS POMSGreat Elms Millamor Muller Sungold Puppies Due in April and May Plus a Parti litter due Inquiries welcome by phone or letterAVONDA PHILLIPS P.O. Box 64 Selma, OR 97538 503-597-4207'tiedSharon MasnickJohn Masnick 803 928-3511HCR 65 Box 745, Huger, SC 29450Emcees PomeraniansInquiries Invited 804 741-3024 Morris Betty Carson 9826 Waltham Drive Richmond, VA 23233SouthlandPomeraniansRAYS OF SUNSHINE" CHARLOTTE CREED 6618 LOST RIDGE PINEVILLE, LA 71360 PHONE 318 - 466-3456Pom Acres KennelR.R. 4Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613319-989-2199DOSSMARFor sale or terms Blkwht. brood bitch, freewhelper redwht. brood bitch, free whelper. Both 3 years old. Orgwht. male 112 years old. Parti pups born in March.Marian Dossinger 414-334-48893936 Hi Mount Rd. Kewaskum, Wl 53040LaCheriePomeraniansDot Martin5354 Bluebird Lane York, SC 29745803-831-8086Hallmarks PomeraniansOffers for saleCH. LANAS TOP ECHELONWhelped April 15, 1987 Proven StudSire Ch. Lanas Top Priority Dam Millwood Pert UpstagerHALLMARK POMS Geanene Hall259 E. Sage Creek Circle, Springville, Utah 84663. Tel 801-489-7943j.Multiple Toy Group Winner, sire of Am. Can. Champion winners of Best in Show All Breeds National Specialties' Multiple Toy Groups Multiple Group Placements Multiple Best of BreedsBreeder-Owner-Exhibitor Mrs. James R. Dupre Sr., Route 2 Box 878-A, Colfax, LA 71417. 318 627-5180.ALLAYNSMary Allan2508 E. Tacoma Street Broken Arrow, OK 74014Ph 918 485-3010 Or918 355-2531LLLKennelsJanice Luginsland Rt. 1, Box 97 Americus, KS 66835 316-443-5157Home of the Best in Show Cajun CH. TIM SUES HIGH LIGHTSThe Pom Reader April 1990SPECIALS ADDITION JANUARY-FEBRUARY 1990 Presently we find a number of Poms making their impact in Specials competition. In order to keep you informed as to the progress of these hard-working members of the Breed, we are pleased to offer you SPECIALS ADDITION.SPECIALS ADDITION is your monthly rating system of the Top Twenty Pomeranians in the United States. Rules for the rating system are as followsPoints not to be confused with AKC championship points are alloted to individuals according to the highest placement in any given AKC show, as reported in the AKC Show, Obedience and Fields Trials Awards Book. Only this source will be used for point credit. A number of points has been allotted to the various placements, and they are as followsBEST IN SHOW All Breeds....................500BEST IN SHOW Specialty......................250BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX Specialty...75TOY GROUP FIRST...................................250TOY GROUP SECOND..............................150TOY GROUP THIRD.................................... 75TOY GROUP FOURTH................................ 25BEST OF BREED.........................................10Statistician Susan Wade. Tie placements are marked with an asterisk. BISS is for Independent Specialties only. The following is the listing of the Top Twenty Poms, as per the JANUARY- FEBRUARY 1990 AKC Gazette.POINTS NAME BISA BISS BOSS I n m IV BOB1730 CH. JAMOLS KLASSIC HI TIME D...............................................B. Pauli, Owner - - 4 3 2 4 31150 CH. JERIBETH SIR LANCELOT D................................................BaumgartnerContinoBaker, Owners - - 2 3 i 3 51130 CH. HOMESTEADS SPIT N POLISH D.......................................J. Hurley, Owner.... - - 2 3 i 3 31125 CH. TIM SUES HUGH LIGHTS D..................................................S. T. Goddard, Owners - - 2 2 3 2 5950 CH. SHY ACRES OUR MAN FRIDAY D........................................A. Roberts, Owner - - 2 2 2 - 900 CH.LLL HIGH LIGHTS GOLDIE HAWN B....................................StetsonLuginsland, Owners - - 1 3 2 - 5810 CH. TOMHO CHAMPAGNE WISHES D........................................R. Koeppel, Owner - - 2 1 1 1 6645 CH. JANES WEE PRINCE OJERIBETH D..................................G. J. Reed, Owners - - 1 2 1 - 2570 CH. TIM SUES HARBOR LIGHTS D.............................................S. P. Conlee, Owners - - - 3 1 1 2520 CH. JAN-SHARS HILLBILLY CLASSIC D....................................S. Hanson, Owner - - 2 - - - 2450 CH. SOUTHLAND TV BEV-NOR NUT-E-FUDGE D......................J. Wilhite, Owner - - - 1 3 1 5255 CH. CHRISCENDO COVER GIRL B..............................................CohenJenner, Owners - - - 1 1 - 3250 CH. ODYSSEYS KENO WIZ D......................................................TraunerManuscak, Owners 1 - - - - - 245 CH.POMPUF IMA FIRE DISCO FLAME D....................................G. Hodson, Owner - - - 1 1 - 2160 CH. DIGNITYS TEXICAN VENTURE D.........................................J. Martin, Owner - - - 1 - - 1160 CH. NOT SO MUCH VERMUTH OF FRIPP D................................H. Collings, Owner - - - - 2 - 1130 CH. APOLLOETTE MOONLITE GAMBLER D..............................ClevengerPresser, Owners - - - - 1 1 3110 CH. WHARTONS SEPPL VON HONIG D.....................................E. N. Wharton, Owners - - - - 1 1 195 MUSKOGEES MEGA-BUCK OF RA-LOY B.......................J. K. Waters, Owners - - - - 1 - 285 CH. MIDAS FASCINATING RHYTHM D........................................J. Lehtinen, OwnerTe Placements alphabetical' '1 " 1The Pom Reader April 199019KONTIKIPOMSWishes to thank many wonderful people.FRANCES STOLLfor Kon Tiki Wizard Olhe Dragon, by Ch. Stolan Thunderbolt Thor x Sheba Sundance Delite.GAYLE GRIFFINfor allowing us to breed to Ch. Starlite Legacy Choco Bear. February 1, 1990 our Sol En La Ciarra whelped 4 girls, 1 boy...made my dayAnd thanks toJULIE MORENOfor Morenos What A Doll. She is black and beautiful - AND a granddaughter of Choco Bear.Watch for all of these in the ring soon.Thanks to all for entrusting us with these precious babies.KON TIKI POMSPHYLLIS MARTIN 17210 N. 17th Street Phoenix, AZ 85022 602-867-1078SUNSETSPOMERANIAN SPECTRUM3 ' t I' ft. 'V,Ri9.1t . , -chi j.. , J\f iJ'cVSpecializingin white, chocolate, lavender, blue, parties and mahoganies. Excellent pedigrees.CAROLYN JANICE Sunset, Louisiana 318-662-5953SUNSETSPOMERANIAN SPECTRUMSpecializing in white, chocolate, lavender, blue, parties and mahoganies. Excellent pedigrees.Carolyn Janice Sunset, Louisiana 318-662-5953STUD SERVICE6520 GAME FARM RD. E MOUND, MN 55364PUPPIES OCCASIONALLYPattysPoujeraifiaijsPATTY JENSEN Phone 612 472-5950CIRCUS CIRCUSFOXWOODLitters due in April and May Champion Stud Service Black and Tan Stud ServiceBarbara I. DeFord 5490 A" St. SE Auburn, WA 98002 206-833-4634Cheri L. Peel 15143 Foxhill Rd. SE Yelm, WA 98597 206-458-3198FAX 206-458-3771RGS Pomeranians PedigreesLifetime guarantees, medical insurance, rebate program for show. Pedigrees researched. 24 hour availability. 904-247-5384.The Pom Reader April 199020 UPDATE TOP TEN EXHIBITORS JANUARY-FEBRUARY 1990 Welcome to UPDATE, your monthly rating list of breeders and exhibitors out there winning points in the show ring. As most all serious Pomeranians fanciers are, in one way or another, involved in campaigning their Poms for AKC Championship points, we feel that it is important to keep tabs on this area. The procedures for tallying the point scale are as follows Exhibitors are credited with all AKC Championship points won in the calendar year, as published in the AKC Show, Obedience, and Field Trials Awards Book. Only this publications will be used for point credit. Many times the actual show dates will vary from the date of publication i.e., a September show may notbe published until November. The Gazettes calendar year runs from about October of the previous year until September of the present calendar year.Points are allotted to the REGISTERED OWNER OF THE DOG ON THE DAY OF COMPETITION. Statistician Susan Wade. Any questions concerning UPDATE may be addressed to the editor.The following is the LISTING OF THE TOP TEN EXHIBITORS AS OF THE JANUARY-FEBRUARY 1990 AKC GAZETTE.EXHIBITOR...........................POINTSS. HANSON..................................24JACKSONTAYLOR.....................24J. CABRERA................................ 22FRYCARLTON............................ 22P. GRIFFIN.....................................20S. V. DIMICK.............................17D. L. JOHNSON........................17R. BEAM.......................................16L. BROGOITTI..............................16C. HEARTZ...................................16Tie placements alphabeticalThe Pom Reader April 199021...A Masterpiece.Connie Jankowski, Editor DOG FANCY MAGAZINEA Year of Love.....1990vTHE 1990 TOY DOC CALENDARTHE 1990 TOY DOGS CALENDAR SPECIAL CLEARANCE OFFER7.95 each regular rate 9.95 eachPlease include 1.50 postage handling per order Send check or money order to DOLL-MCGINNIS PUBLICATIONS 8848 Beverly Hills, Lakeland, FL 33809 Tel 813-838-3839BEV-NOR POMS...Ch. Bev-Nors Toasted Fudge- Number 1 Pom 1981, 1982, 1983, 24 BIS, 5 Specialties, Sire of top winning females 1984, 1985, sire of only Black Tan to ever go BISA, a top producer. Stud fee 250.00 limited to 15 per year.Ch. Bev-Nors Statesman Multi Group winner, a Toasted Fudge son, sire of Champions, a top producer for 1988 also. Stud Fee 250.00. Puppies Available.Bev Bill Norris 7747 Meadow Road301 255-1343 Pasadena, MD 21122Rain Beau PomeraniansHome ofAmerican Canadian Ch. Coys Lucky EightAt stud to approved bitches Jean Sue Cook6810 S. Magnolia. Ocala. Florida 32676 904 237-1636^PomsGeanene Hall 259 E. Sage Creek Cir. Springville, Utah 84663 801-489-7943^asiea omssJerrie Freia P.O. Box 2775 Morgan City, LA 70381 504-384-7466ChesaiPomeraniansRobert Joan Reilly 26093 Highway 281 North San Antonio, TX 78260 512 438-2667RHEA-NA POMSExclusively Bev-Nor BreedingChampion sired puppies will be available summer fall. Steve Barbara NagyRt. 2 Box 221, Stephens City, VA 22655. Tel 703-869-37492coPomeraniansShu-Shu says sell... and we will sell our best.Shannon Johnson Route 1, Box 456 Warrenville, SC 29851. Tel 803 663-0210BiMar PomeraniansHome of BIS Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance Kid Mary A. Rosenbaum36520 28th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003 206-838-6397 or 206-927-2369vsBlossom Heights PomsAT STUDBLOSSOM HEIGHTS FIRECRACKER 12 points - 1 MaiorArlene John Benko, 5351 Jeffrey Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Tel 407-842-5591The Pom Reader April 1990AOIS.SHU-SHUShu-Shu Shannon JohnsonThe following has been rated I I insulting and insolent. Please dont take a personal offense against Shu-Shus contemptuous conduct. Continue to write - we love hearing from you1Dear Shu-ShuI am six months old and have moved into a new home with a new daddy and there seems to be some confusion as to what is best for me as far as nutrition. I used to get moist chunks of food that looked just like little steaks and I loved them, but this new daddy says I cant have them cause he heard that they swell up inside my tummy. Now I have to eat those boring little dry things. I HATE THEM but my daddy says they are better for me. Who is right How can I get them to get me what I wantEbony, Orchard Park, New York Dear EbonyPersonally, I like my own Sirloin Steak, cooked over an open fire, sizzling in its own flavorful aromatic juices, chopped into very tiny morsels. Table scraps are second best, but since I began to swell up from over-stuffing, my family decided I am to stay on those dry kibbles you mentioned. When I really get tired of chewing those hard nuggets, I hide them under moms sheets, pillows, and quite often, drop a couple in her shoes. When she hobbles around here in pain, after stuffing her feet into her shoes, out comes the good food once again.I have her well trained. Love,Shu-ShuDear Shu-ShuI lead a spoiled dogs life, that is for sure. I eat when I want, sleep when I want and play when I want. Mom and dad have not been too pleased with the results, however. They cant get me house-trained and I have ruined their carpets. I am real cute, though, sorta likeThe Pom Reader April 1990The Pom Reader April 1990you with very stylish and outstanding movement and looks. Do you think I will ever get the hang of it or do you think they will get rid of meMissy, Oak Park, MichiganDear MissyI think you have the hang of it, allright. Like you say, you are spoiled with a horrible attitude towards your kind and patient family. I cant imagine anyone taking advantage like you do. Get off your high horse and get down to business.One more thing...NO ONE is as cute as me. Love,Shu-ShuDear Shu-ShuI am one of your biggest figuratively speaking fans. I have had a dilemna arise and I think I solved it by asking myself, What would Shu-Shu do I have begun LEAD TRAINING for the show ring and I dont like it much and am having a time wondering if I am going to like this going to the show business. If going to the shows is good,Ill be good. If its something else, I am going to pitch a belly-up screaming fit, the likes of which has never been seen before. Think it will work I WANT TO MAKE YOU PROUD OF ME.Little Bit, San Antonio, TexasDear Little BitDid you delete the CH at the end of your name Knowledgeably speaking, DOG SHOWS are just a blast for every one of us. For the JUDGE who for some strange reason cant keep his hands tohimself, the RING STEWARD who gets his frustration out by yelling stupid numbers, the HANDLERS who are your best friend if you win everything, otherwise they forget what breed you hail from, and your loving OWNER who loves you, pampers you, cuddles you up until the day you lose. Even the VENDORS have a great time they always have the BEST PRICE, the BEST PRODUCT, and the very BEST BULL, a dog which I havent met yet.Dont get frightened with the other exhibitors and their dogs, especially the larger ones who try to take a bite out of you when you are twisting and turning on the lead, or the ones that find you as attractive as the local fire hydrant while you are patiently waiting at ringside, ever so still. Always make sure you know what shoes your owner or handler is wearing so you wont follow the wrong shoes and get lost. The fragrance floating in the air for indoor shows only can be very familiar to you if you are a kennel type dog, otherwise, if you are a house dog, a breath of fresh air now and then is in order.Yes, Little Bit, you will have a fine time, and now if you will excuse me, I have to go see who is throwing a belly- up, screaming fit, as we make entry into the ring.Good luck dear if you make it through ONE show Ill be proud. Suppor- tingly yours,Shu-ShuWrite to Shu-Shu and Shannon Johnson at Route 1, Box 455, Warren- ville, SC 29851.The Pom Reader April 1990" Breeder-Owner Ruth L. Beam. MARCH 10, 1990 A "ONCE IN A LIFETIME" WEEKENDrnLA CHERIES HOT FUDGE RIPPLEOur first owner-handled homebred ChampionThank you judge Mr. R. Stephen ShawHappy Birthday, EdAnd as if that wasnt enough Up in Alaska...LA CHERIES LITTLE SIR ECHOWins a Group III and 2 more certificates of merit toward his Alaskan Championship.Thanks to judge Mrs. Robert C. Thomas, and noted handled Rebecca Branson, who has honored us by agreeing to present Echo, her first ever Pom.Dorothy F. Martin La Cherie Pomeranians 5354 Bluebird Lane York, SC 29745 803-831-8086Co-Owner Candi Hullett P.O. Box 672064 Chugiak, AK 99567 907-688-3845A\_____FOR SALE 1 Female, orange, 4 months. 3vCH. MIXONS ROSSI OF FRIPPm19S9tT.rt -.i. AHIGH LIGHTS 'MBtUPLEBiS .CH. GREAT ELMS PRIDE AND JOYm ^rteacerJULY1988 VOLUME IV. NUMBER 5vkiif bXWei dol yBomeraruai Ch. 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