1Sire Ch. Sandtowns Oklahoma Gold Dam Creiders Sandtown TottieFull pedigree upon requestand love a happy, healthy of lifes greatest piea- reduced that dog perience and realized. And to claimed in, thearena of the sport of purebred dogs is truly a breeders dream come true.I wish to express my thanks to the sport for great thrills through the years, to the Pomeranian breed for untold pleasures, and to handlerInquiries 408-338-6088Kathy Sawyer and the judges who made this special memory possible.Watch for Buddy with his new handlers, Bill Taffe McFadden as he pursues red hot dreams...the very best kind of pillow talk'VVosBEST in showM,D CONTINENT kennel clUB^996photo br PETRULlSei mCH. SANDTOWNS RED HOTmOwner-Breeder2LoisAbjomsonSandtown PomeraniansSAND SPRINGS, OKLAHOMA1fI LOVE ANYTHING NEW. As a recog nized expert in the art of acquisiton, I can assure you that additional anything is, for me, a source of great pleasure. But by the same token, I have a very difficult time divesting myself of that which has then been rendered old.One look around this place and you would see that this is true. It is only at gunpoint that I agree to throw anything out, for I always foresee future use and vital need for practically everything. If I had space, I would still have every car Ive ever owned, and at last count that was 22. And of course being a dog fancier of long standing magnifies the problem.Up in the loft of the old bam we have an old bam and a new bam see what I mean are so many useless dog-related items that it defies belief. There are placement ribbons and rosettes, happily packed away, from kennel clubs now disbanded and long-forgotten, awarded to dogs so far back in the pedigrees that they have dropped off the edge of the paper. In truth, there are many fine premiums proudly won and once displayed but there are also many, many trophies only a mother could love. Like the bad silhouette of a Pom, made out of cedar, with a clock stuck in the middle of his stomach.I wont even discuss old photos here, except to say that should weathered old photo paper ever become valuable, I will be a zillionaire. But all that stuff is doing no harm, and can trigger fond memories. Until I totally run out of room, it will all remain.But contrary to widespread belief, I do have a practical side. When push comes to shove, and a decision must be made, I am not quick to discard the tried-and-true in favor of the new-and-unknown. When available space can only be occupied by one i' I take a good look before mak- ' mt change. if you want I very her anything purport- iproved is in anyment over that place. Many areas . faster, more effi- . ed to achieve or " orated into afinal product vastly inferior to its predecessor. There is no substitute for craftsmanship, or quality. Yet clarification and enhancement, if they result, are to the benefit of all concerned.And so I always grow quite nervous when there is talk of revising or amending the Standard of a breed. It is a ticklish situation at best, for a small change can have widespread effects. The Standard is not simply a guideline for the judge it is the blueprint by which we design a genetic line, and through which we protect the attributes of our canine friends. A simple phrase, if open to misinterpretation, can give license for devastating results.As breeders we are charged with an onerous responsibility we must replicate a living, breathing, work of art, using only remnants of the original mold. And the forging of the instrument by which we judge our work is vital to the health and welfare of generations to come. Our Standard must not only describe the breed to others, it must serve as our bible in that respect it must be not only comprehensible, but crystal-clear.There is at present some confusion about the Standard for the Pomeranian. There is a Standard in place there is also a proposed revision upon which action will be taken, soon. The AmericanPomeranian Club has issued ballots to its membership concerning the adoption of the proposed standard. Much work has gone into the revised standard much work went into the present, official, document they both appear in this issue of The Pom Reader. Examine them, closely, and those entitled to vote should do so without delay. For all of us will be required to operate under the rules and regulations set forth by the Standard of the Breed.There is also some conjecture since Lois Ciliberto blabbed last month that I will be judging the Sweeps at an upcoming Pom event and let me tell you, I am elated - about what I like in a Pomeranian. Well, lets see. On occasion I am called upon to write a thumbnail sketch breed description for consumption by both those familiar with a breed, and those whose experience with it might be less than ours. Somewhat more elaborate than that which I use when narrating dog shows for cable TV or for an on-site, sitting audience, these little breed profiles are written from personal experience, study, and the childlike delight I derive from all breeds of dogs. Last month, for ShowSight Magazine, I described the Pom, and several people have urged me to repeat the piece here. And so I willhen they bred down the sled dog they made a big mistake...They preserved his hardiness, his rough ready attitude which served him well when he worked and made him matchless when he played. They kept the glistening eyes and the keenly listening ears that kept him abreast of every development in his fiercely guarded world. They preserved the pretty' coat that protects the body and pleases the eye with its colors, casts and hues and they' kept that tail slap up on the back that makes him on point, on guard, in tune. They' even saved the lilt in the voice that lets you know hes here, hes there, hes everywhere.But they' forgot to tone dow n the energy so he still has the spark of a much larger dog and at times he spins with glee he seems to have so much to give that he almost seems fit to explode. His only recourse is to exhaust the excess in great bursts of love w hich he so freely and willingly' w ill give. And then he is relaxed and content.Yes, they' took the big beauty' and made him small so he can fit compan- ionably close. But they' made a big mistake...they' forgot to tell him he was little.So he takes up all the room that there is in your heart and once y ouve been loved by a Pom, you know' y ouve been loved, big time. And that, my friends, is our friend the POMERANIAN. JMcGAnd what am I going to like anytime I am so honored as to be called upon to judge Read your Standard, whichever Standard that may be Thats what Im going to like.5The Best In Show Winning Girl Q7\Lt1oiY9oFCIrSi-Best inA \Cw VvShow .4f iBITCHmi.A...,St.Handled by Satosh Bessho1-22-5 Miyakodai, Kamisoch, Kakogawa, H'JAPAN6WtNTESI OCMERANIANSFORMERLY PITTI-POMS POMERANIANSLOOK FOR SOME OF OUR NEW PUPPIES AT THE SHOWSWENKEST TRULY GOLDEN GLOWGIGIBY CH. GOLDEN AIRES TRUE REWARD OUT OF GOLD N ROCK OF OAKRIDGEWENKEST HARVEST MOONVESTRABY CH. GOLDEN AIRES MOONWALKER OUT OF PITTI-POMS PUMPKINSITAWE WISH TO THANK THE MANY GENEROUS PEOPLE WHO HAVE HELPED US ALONG THE WAY,ESPECIALLY NANNY KROHN, NAN K POMERANIANS WHO PROVIDED OUR FOUNDATION BITCH. MARGARET MCKEE, IDLEWILD POMERANIANS WHO OFFERED INFORMATION, ADVICE, AND SUPPORT AS WE BEGAN TO SHOW DOGS. MARLENE SCOTT-HALSEY, WHO TAUGHT US JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT SHOWING POMS. JUDGE DENNY KODNER, WHO AWARDED WENDY OUR FIRST POINTS A 4 POINT MAJOR ON LANCE AND ADVISED HER ON HOW TO SHOW MORE EFFECTIVELY. MAYNARD WOOD FOR HIS ENCOURAGEMENT AND ADVICE. SHAROM MASNICK AND BENSON RAY BENRAY-GOLDEN AIRES POMERANIANS WHO OFFERED ENCOURAGE,r^ADDITIONAL BREEDING STOCK, AS MY LINE WAS DYING OUT.L JACKIE RAYNER, THE SKILLED AND ENTHUSIASTIC HANDLER WHO CONVINCED LANCE FUN TO SHOW AND WHO FINISHED WINNING THE POINTS FOR HIS CHAMPIONSHIP.'ENRECT IPCUIERANIANS"Y JIM SWIMME CHESAPEAKE, VA PHONE 804-488-71177WENTOST IPCMIEPANiANS[FORMERLY PITTI-POMS POMERANIANSPROUDLY ANNOUNCESOUR FIRST HOME-BRED CHAMPION 74 3rBEST OFWINNERSNEW CHAMPION'SAW MILL RIVER \KENNEL CLUB-vS SUNDAYDAvEASMBEv^6L GY___illCH. PiTTI-POMS LIL SIR LANCELOTTHANK YOU MRS. ELEANOR L. ROTMAN, JUDGE HANDLED WITH SKILL BY JACKIE RAYNERWENEEST ECUEEaVNIaVNWENDY JIM SWIMME CHESAPEAKE, VA PHONE 804-4sYou never know what youllfind in a Pansy patch...rA.1 2 SmilesI-V Ti3KL2vi.Si9The Legend...Ch. Ryals Sir BlitzenHis Legacy...AC CH. RYAL'S FLYING HIGH CH. RYAL'S SIR BLITZENRYAL'S CREAM PUFF KIM KARA'S SIR ICY POOHBEARAC CH. RYAL'S FLYING HIGH KIM KARA'S PUFF-N-STUFFMCPHIE'S PUFFIN OF KIM KARA KIM KARAS SOFT AS A WHISPERCH. RYAL'S SIR BLITZEN KIM KARA'S CREAM DREAMKIM KARA'S COMETTE KIM KARA'S KREAM KRICKETIMPRESSIVE BLUE SENSATION KIM KARA'S GEMINI KRICKETMCPHIE'S PATCH OF PATCHESAC CH. RYAL'S FLYING HIGH CH. RYAL'S SIR BLITZENRYAL'S CREAM PUFF KIM KARA'S KREAM KRUMPETBONNER'S STAR PUFF POWER CHESAI TINY BUBBLESCHESAI BUBBLE DANCERKIM KARAS WINTER WONDERMCPHIE'S SIR TINKER KIM KARA'S CHESAI SNO SPRITEKAY'S SWEET FROSTING KIM KARA'S SNO FLOWERBONNER'S STARLYN MODART CHESAI SNOFLOWER OF KIM-KARA CHESAI KIM PUFFAC CH. RYAL'S FLYING HIGH CH. RYAL'S SIR BLITZENRYAL'S CREAM PUFF CH. KIM KARA'S TRIBUTE TO BLITZENKIM KARA'S KREAM KRUMPET KIM KARA'S SERINA SNO ROSEKIM KARA'S SUGAR KANDIKIM KARAS SHADOW DANCERIMPRESSIVE BLUE SENSATION KIM KARA'S SUGAR BEARKIM KARA'S BONNIE BLACK BEAR KIM KARA'S STARLITE SUGAR BUNIKIM KARA'S E.T.KIM KARA'S CERELLA BEAWHITE HAVEN'S WHITE CHINAStud Fees Upon RequestPomeranianscis fUc^sfr fcillcci scTCJdz12cJ^zcjinajjomi introcli LU2Z CH. STARFIRE'S WONDER WOMANSIRE Ch. Starfire's Nicholas El Grande DAM Starfire's InfinityTHANKS TOBARBARA NAGYFOR ALL YOUR HELP WITH EVERYTHING.WE LOVE YOUSPECIAL THANKS TOTONY CABRERAFABIAN ARIENTIFOR LETTING US HAVE WONDER WOMAN.WE ARE GRATEFUL.i.719wBEST OF BREEDNEW CHAMPIONP tyisffa A cntn'J C Zv'.ctWSUNDAY ^APRL7.1996 DAVE ASH BE' Pending AKC confirmation 5 TOP WINNING POM BITCH 1995 APCSHOWN TAKING BOB AND FINISHING HER CHAMPIONSHIP UNDER JUDGE MAXINE BEAM. THANK YOUF HER I THE SPECIA1S RING. EXPERTLY HANDLED BY JOHN WICKLINE ID KIMBERLY FITZGERALDWe have several litters due in June. Robert Nunn AW inationii Rt. 1, fex 2890 Berryvilie, VA 22611 540-955-1209REGINAPOMS AND TERIMAR'S GOT IT G0IN' ON13TERIMAR'S LOOKING TOTALLY AWESOMEItSIRE Ch. Reginapoms Luv A Gator DAM Terimars Choclat Addition OWNER Terry Morrow Regina NunnCH. REGINAPOMS LUV A GATORtjl.Jr .SIRE Rhea-Nas Hot Shot Of T T DAM Chelsea Leigh Nunn OWNER Regina NunnCH. REGINAPOMS CLASSY BEAMER REGINAPOMS FRESH PRINCE OWL SOON TO BE FINISHED, CONGRATS DIANE iSIRE Starfire's Altar Boy DAM Silverwood's Classy Dottie OWNER Regina NunnSIRE Ch. S'Wood Bricor Regina's Plan DAM Whisper LN' Bear Necessities BREEDER Regina Nunn Carol Baldwin OWNER Diane FinchThanks to Terry for sharing this lovely Mikey daughter with me Thanks to Barbara Nagy, Thelma Dunn, Ann Cannon, Tony Fabian, Brian Incorvia Bess Roberts for your help For Sale Terimar Poms 1 Orange bitch, show prospect 1 Parti brood bitch WE HAVE A FEW BITCHES BRED TO OUR CHAMPIONS CALL FOR YOUR NEXT SHOW POMTERIMAR Tim Terry Morrow1246 N. Frederick Pike Winchester, VA 22601 540-667-7490REGINAPOMS Regina Robert NunnRt. 1, Box 2890 Berryville, VA 2261540-955ThePom Reader Jg14HRISENPOMERANIANS MANILAVALCOPY-WAKHAN SCARLETT LETTERBISA, BISS CH VALCOPY-WAKHAN VALENTINO X CH VALCOPY-WAKHAN SCARLETT FEVERt 1rBARTLESVILLE KENNEL CLUB1996ro by PETRULISCPHOTOiirjfk^ NGIDGET is shown here picking up more points towards her championship on limited showing.Our deepest appreciation to KAREN JOLLEY for her TLC and for presenting her to perfection, as shes totally out of coat.Our Special thanks to her other handler MARIA KNEISLER for a major win on Gidget and for doing such a nice job on handling VALCOPY-WAKHAN GOLDILOCKS litter sister to Ch. Valcopy-Wakhan Betty Boop, another promising showgirl of ours.Belated Congratulations on the wonderful kennel visit of HIDEKO STRASBAUGH and the Candy Floss Poms.Our heartfelt gratitude to DANA PLONKEY and RANDY GEMMILL for trusting us with their BEST, as we welcome to Manila our first BLACK POM - VALCOPY-WAKHAN LIZ TAYLOR - our other LOVEBREEDERSDana Plonkey Randy Gemmill13710 Manor Way Alderwood, WA 98037 O0-743-l6OlPROUD OWNERS Dennis Mario Litonjua15 San Juan Street Kapitolyo, Pasig CityPhilippines 1600 Ph. 63-2 632-7025 Fax 6-32 631-6389 or 63-2 671-5085j Reader June 1996jHorganurnI,Al 4 4 .Li11l vaf^h ,-- .Best of Opposite SexNew ChampionHarrisburg Kennel Club1996 J. Kav KemanmI FINISHED WITH 4 MAJORS AND BOB OVER OVER SPECIALS FROM THE 6-9 PUPPY CLASSTHANK YOU. BARBARA JARMOLUKSPECIAL THANKS TO DONNA LYNN WRIGHT FDR THE LOVING CARE AND VERY PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION OF MORGAN.STARFIRE POME RAIMI AIMSTONY CABRERA FABIAN ARIENTI23750 SW 142ND AVENUE REDLANDS, FLORIDA 33032 305-257-2818The Pom Reader Jun16BARRY VISITED CANADAorWINNERSLOWER MAINLAND DOG FANCIERS OF BCMAR 1996CHAMPIONCAN 04 LOVELY CBEAR S BARRY OF CHAOSBISS Princes Ebony Circus Bear x Ch. Lovely Gabrielle-DebutanteBARRY has been to 8 shows this year...HERE THERE Specialty Reserve - Mrs. J. Zielinski BOB over 2 specials BOB over 3 specials - Mr. S. Shaw WD BOW - Mrs. S. Verhulst WD BOW - Mrs. J. Jacobson WD BOW - Mr. Fitzsimmons shownTHANK YOU JUDGES AND THANK YOU CANADIANS FOR YOUR FRIENDLY SUPPORTAVAILABLE 2 NICE QUALITY, PROVEN FREE-WHELPING BREEDING FEMALES - 1 , TAKES BOTHLOVELY POMS Victoria Vic Lovely 1406-D 54th Avenue E, Tacoma, WA 98424 phone 206-863-8608 fax 206-922-0110vOM Reader June 199617WEST YOUNiS3y^Sr4sTAUGUST7-91996-iinAt theWestCoast Tyee Hotel500 Tyee Drive, Olympia, Washington Tel 360 352-05111996 SUMMER SPECIALTIES PSPC APC CPC H6STED BY PSPCENTRIES CLOSE JULY 19, 1 996COLUMBIA POMERANIAN CLUB AMERICAN POMERANIAN CLUB PUGET SOUND POMERANIAN CLUBAUGUST 7, 1996 AUGUST S, 1996 AUGUST 9, 1996CONFORMATION JUDGE CONFORMATION JUDGE CONFORMATION JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGEMRS. JEAN B. SCHROLL MRS. JACQUELINE STACY MR. FRED C. BASSETTOBEDIENCE OBEDIENCE OBEDIENCEMRS. PAMELA A. WEAVER MRS. NOREEN CARTWRIGHT MRS. JILL K. JONESSWEEPSTAKES SWEEPSTAKES SWEEPSTAKESMRS. MARLENE PRESSER mr. Joseph n. McGinnis jr. MRS. NADINE HERSILSHOW CHAIRMAN SHANNON KELLEY 360 866-6505SHOW SECRETARY PAT KINSER13535 S.E. MOUNTAIN VIEW LANE, CLACKAMAS, OR 97015-5308 TEL 503 658-5218JUDGES BREED STUDY GROUP and an EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR by DrMichael Murphy DVM, on whelping and newborn puppies.CASH RAFFLE First Prize 500 Cash Second Prize 250 Third Prize 150POM QUILT RAFFLE Tickets for each raffle 1 apiece. For tickets or information, contact Marlene Presser, 740 Rhoades Road, Winlock, WA 98596. Tel 36ty 785-0903.The Pom Reader JuneCOMPLETE DISPERSAL OF BI-MAR POMERANIANS Whelped 5795 red sable female sired by Ch. Bi-Mar Sunnys Masterpiece and out of a black daughter of Ch. Sandtowns Oklahoma Gold. Very short-backed and beautiful head with very high ears. Brood quality. 550.00. Whelped 31095 red male sired by Ch. Bi-Mar Sunnys Supreme and out of a daughter of BIS Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance Kid. Beautiful show quality conformation, except injured eye as puppy. Excellent stud prospect. 750.00. Male littermate 5 12 to 6 lbs. No major faults. 500.00. Whelped 121095 one red and one sable female sired by Ch. Bi-Mar Sunnys Phantom and out of a BIS Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance Kid daughter. Outstanding show prospects. Beautiful baby faces with high ear sets. Show home only. Whelped 111895 one red male sired by Ch. Bi-Mar Sunnys Phantom and out of a BIS Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance Kid daughter. Very short-backed, high ears. Very pretty face. Outgoing personality. 750.00. Whelped 91195 one female and two males sired by Ch. Bi-Mar Sunnys Phantom and out of a BIS Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance Kid daughter. All three are exceptional show quality puppies. Show quality. Whelped 31996 two red sable males by Ch. Bi-Mar Sunny Supreme and out of a black BIS Ch. Valcopy-Wakhan Valentino daughter. Beautiful baby faces with high small ears. Show prospects. Whelped 52795 two mahogany red females out of Ch. Bi-Mar Sunnys Supreme and out of a BIS Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance Kid daughter. Beautiful coats pretty heads very sound. Show and brood quality. 850.00. Whelped 8191 black and tan male by Ch. Sandtowns Oklahoma Gold and out of a Ch. Creiders Smoke N Flame granddaughter. Extremely large coat and beautiful baby face. Proven stud. 600.00. Whelped 81095 two red females sired by Ch. Bi-Mar Sunnys Supreme and out of a Ch. Bi-Mar Impressive daughter. Heavy-coated. Brood female 550.00. ShowBrood female 850.00.WE WILL BE SELLING OUR BREEDING AND SHOW STOCK. KEEPING JUST A FEW FOR PETS. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY IF YOU ARE WANTING TO PURCHASE OUTSTANDING AND WELL-BRED POMERANIANS. OTHERS AVAILABLE NOT LISTED NARY A. R05ENBAUH38711 200th AVENUE S.E., AUBURN, WA 98092 PHONE 206-833-2160ijom Reader June 199619WINNERSNEW CHAMRONprogressivel dog CLUB 1JoOi.'Jleujtihv 'Tfify Ci Cttifj 7eAuLarron Elektra Lights x Mercers Elegant EncoreBREEDERS - EVELYN CONLEY EVELYN NEWYEARTAGGY IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC STUDTHANKS TO ALL THE JUDGES WHO APPRECIATED OUR LITTLE TAGGY AND THANKS TO DONNA MEGENHARDT FOR HER LOVING, EXPERT HANDLING.rleiijfihvEvelyn Newyear 4478 River Street Willoughby, OH 44094The Pom Reader June ",20USAGE OFIN-BREEDING CO EFFICIENT VALUES AN ADDED TOOL FOR BREEDERSby Rebecca BrandonRoses Are Red.Violets Are Blue. Have A Bitch,Who Am I To Breed Her ToDid youKNOW...That Sharing breeding information is an important asset in a breeding programMy column this issue is written by Rebecca Brandon from Alaska. She has agreed to share this valuable information with us. Rebecca is a Canine Consultant, breeder and dog handler in Alaska and has years of experience and knowledge behind her.As always, I remind you that reader input is welcome. Write to me atSHARON MASNICK 2007 Vestry Drive Charleston, SC 29414QkafionMore than a question, this may be one of the most confusing issues when it comes to our aim to be a successful breeder. As you probably already know successful breeders are individuals we admire because of their consistency for soundness and type in the breed they produce. These are the specimens in the breed that catch our dog eye whether in the conformation ring or around the kennel.Breeders use many tools in their breeding program to reach their goals and to have a positive outcome. Their interpretations of the breed standard, study and knowledge of the breed past present, are the GOAL POSTS for success. Of the tools available, PLANNING AHEAD several breedings in the program, gives direction to ones efforts. If we have a bitch we are planning to breed, we do so because we wish to have a puppy bitch or dog to keepfor our breeding program. The next question is who are we going to breed her to What we do today in our breeding program will have everlasting effects on the breed.A tool for consideration, is a Computer Program that will calculate In-Breeding Coefficients IBCE. The IBCE is an estimation of the percentage of all of the variable gene pairs that are homozygous due to inheritance from common ancestors. It can also be viewed as the average chance that any one gene pair is homozygous due to inheritance from a common ancestor. For the IBCE to be accurate, the database is established for the breed, and the computer program then has the capacity to work the pedigree out to 99 generations. The length of the pedigree is important because breeding in the fifth or sixth generation and later generations often has a profound effect on the genetic makeup of the offby Sharon MasnickPom Reader June 1996RAINEYS COUNTRY COTTAGE Home of Rain Es Poms 21JpL .AwardOF MERITKlSMI CCH. JRS WEE YANKEE DOODLE DANDYDandy JoAnnThank you Judge Alexander Schwartz, and Handler JoAnn Reed for making this an extra special day.Thank you for everything, JanetJANESA-N-RAINES GOTTCHA NOWJanet GottchaOWNERS Gail Rainey Jerri Freia HANDLER Janet HoveyThanks to all the judges who have recognized Gottchas soundness and exceptional attitude.est of breedOR VARIETYCOSO 00G FANCIERSBERGMANCONGRATULATIONS TO JANET DAN OF JDS POMPOUS POMSI enjoyed Dandys visit home after New York and look forward to the arrival of his offspring. Dandyand I will he forever in your debtGAIL RAINEY RO. Box 136 McKenzie, TN 38201 901-352-2095 '4tThe Pom Reader June"22Did You Know by Sharon MasnickInbreeding and linebreeding are responsible for the one-eggper-day poultry, fatter cattle, faster race horses, and dozens of breed of dogs. Typically, the public has the tendency to blame whatever faults they see in purebred dogs on inbreeding. All dogs and bitches have faults... In defense of the breeding of closely related animals it must be pointed out that the degeneration of a popular breed is more the result of poor animal husbandry than close breeding...spring represented by the pedigree. Whether our decision is to In-Breed, Line- Breed or Out-Cross breed, the understanding of the genetic makeup of the bitch or dog will be an added tool.The IBCE computer program has a variety of information available to us on our bitch or dog. It will Provide a five generation pedigree Produce a Gene Search Calculate the In-Breeding Co-Efficient ValueBecause there may be animals on the sires and dams side that repeat themselves, these animals play an important role in the genetic makeup of the pedigree.Knowledge of the depth of the pedigree may alter how we view it. What seemed like an outcross mix of genes in a couple of generations will appear as a linebred concentration of genes from influential ancestors in extended generations.1The Gene Search will provide more in- depth information Give the name of each animal in the pedigree How many times each animal is in the pedigree Their percentage of inheritance to this pedigree Where they are located in the pedigree The print range on the Computer Program can be manipulated from 0 to 100 of theinheritance and this will give us every animal in the pedigree. Then by increasing the print range, to 6 to 100 this will demonstrated those animals in the pedigree that have increased percentages in inheritance in the bitch or dogs pedigree. By calculating the IBCE, we are able to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of our bitch or dog.At this point, we can carry the process one step further, by running the proposed breeding through the computer. By doing this, we are then able to examine the proposed breeding, prior to the actual breeding. The computer will afford us the opportunity to PLAN AHEAD several breeding.Inbreeding and linebreeding are responsible for the one-egg-per-day poultry, fatter cattle, faster race horses, and dozens of breed of dogs. Typically, the public has the tendency to blame whatever faults they see in purebred dogs on inbreeding. All dogs and bitches have faults... In defense of the breeding of closely related animals it must be pointed out that the degeneration of a popular breed is more the result of poor animal husbandry than close breeding.2 Because all animals have faults, it is possible to breed and work with ones faults, by planning the breeding carefully.Preservation of breed type, kennel-look, and quality for a desirable ancestor can be achieved through rigorous selection andthe use of all the knowledge and tools at our disposal. A lack of diligence and care can bring about rapid deterioration of these points. The IBCE is a tool to our understanding and some reassurance, when we see a fine young dog or bitch, of the probability of its ability to reproduce their characteristics consistently. It can enhance without being a substitute of the intimate knowledge we have of our dogs.For more information on how this Computer Program can work for you and your Breeding Program please contact Rebecca Brandon Canine Consultants Unlimited 5231 E. Huffman Rd.Anchorage, Alaska 99516Phone 907-345-2933 Fax 907-345-7297References'Bell, J.S., DVM, Getting What You Want From Your Breeding Program, AKC Gazette, Sept. 92, pg. 83-862Priddy, Jan, The Inbreeding Coefficient, Afghan Mag, 70s, pg. 57-58.Further ReadingIf you are interested in learning more about this subject, consult the following books.Willis, Malcolm B, Genetics of the Dog. Howell Book House, N.Y, 1989.Willis, Malcolm B, Practical Genetics for Dog Breeders. Howell Book House, N.Y, 1992.Seranne, Ann, The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog. Howell Book House, N.Y, 1980.CtmiMf CtWifictway...JULYDiana Downey Diamonde PomsAUGUSTJeanne Blank Absolut PomsSEPTEMBERFran Stoll Stolanne PomsCongratulatory ad space is available. Call Lois mliberto 813-996-5499for reservation information.Pom Reader June 1996OFFERING TO SERIOUS BREEPERSEXHIBITOBS2 MALES AND 1 FEMALE DOB 2996BISS CH. STARFIRES SUPERMAN XSTARFIRES FOLLYHALF-SISTER TO SUPERMANBOBIl EARLEPH 407-647-5642 FAX 407-644-909023JESSIE is pictured with Judge Lydia Hutchinson taking a Group III in Casselberry, FL.FLASHTHANK YOU Judge R. Stephen Shaw for a Group III in Conyers, GA.JESSIE will be offered at stud this summerJessie SmithJessicas Pomeranians1330 Snapping Turtle Doad, Mims, FL 32754407-349-5364JEMICAS JESSIE JAMESuy\GROUPTHIRDSEMINOLE OOG FANCERSfcSSOClW'ONwDerphioICH. HOMESTEADS SPIT N POLISH CH. BLOSSOM HEIGHTS FIRECRACKER BLOSSOM HEIGHTS BOLERO CH. BLOSSOM HEIGHTS JACKPOTCH. MILLAMORS MOOD MUSIC BLOSSOM HEIGHT MCGUIRES AMY BOBBYS CUDDLESCH. APPLES TRAVELING DIAMOND CH. APPLES TRAVELING RAMBLERCH. JAN-SHARS CHARMING BECKY APPLES TRAVELING DAWNCH. CEDARWOODS IMAGE OF DIAMOND GREAT ELMS SUGAR BABEGREAT ELMS HONEYBUNJEc-YYIEThe Pom Reader June 124fCONFIRMED MAY 1 9 9 6Aldens Celebration In Karen B by CH D-Nees DBonaire Diplomat x Aldens Last Celebration BreederOwner Alden A. Domrase Janet R. DomraseAldens Celebration In Kevin D by CH D-Nees DBonaire Diplomat x Aldens Last Celebration Breeder Alden A Domrase Janet R. Domrase Owner Alden A. Domrase Raeleen M. GraserAmours Thats Hot To Trot D by CH Guysngals Bravo For Amours x Amours Legacy Of The Heart BreederOwner Shirley-Ann K LeuApolloette Starlitestarbrite B by CH Apollette Designer Genes x Wee Hearts First Class Ticket Breeder Marlene Presser Cassandra Ready Evans Owner Robert Crippen Carolyn CrippenAr-Bees Cody Bear Of Lenette D by Great Elms Tiny Tim x Ar-Bees Vivian Of Lenette Breeder K.G.Griffith Owner Sherri AlspaughElans Terminator D by CH Great Elms Firestarter x Elans Cocoa BreederOwner Melissa R. Dahlenburg David K. DahlenburgForever Countryman Loyal D by CH Jan-Shars Hillbilly Classic x Jan-Shars Forever Country Gal BreederOwner Marge Kran2felderGuysngals Popcee Jaywalker B by CH Guysngals Megaton On Four x Woodroses Vanilla Popsicle Breeder Josephine Ching Owner Josephine Ching A. HiraharaHaikus Akuna Ma Tata D by Chriscendo Conspiracy x Bavanews Anna Alicia BreederOwner Marit HattoriIdlewyld Koh-I-Noor Diamond B by CH Idlewyld Marquis Cut Diamond x Watts Little Pollyanna Girl Breeder Margaret R. Mckee S.R. White Owner Margaret R. McKeeKilpatricks Wee Rebel Rouser D by Emcees Shaws Wee Sunny x Hallmarks Charade BreederOwner Lorraine KilpatrickPitti Poms Lil Sir Lancelot D by Pitti Poms Ace Of Hearts x Pitti-Poms Pumpkinsita BreederOwner Mrs. James F. SwimmeSandtowns Red Hot Pillow Talk D by CHSandtowns Oklahoma Gold x Creiders Sandtown Tottie BreederOwner Lois AbjomsonStarfires Sudden Impact D by CH Millamors Mark Tradition x Starfires Ana Marie Breeder Jose A Cabrera Owner Jeanette MalleStarfires Zumzum Golden BoyD by CH Starfires Nicolas El Grande x CH Starfires Veronica Breeder Jose A Cabrera Owner Carlos Suazo Jeanne SuazoSun Rays Amber Rose B by CH Sun Rays Riders Tornado x White Havens Tea-Keela BreederOwner Fem RodriquesT-Js Miss Mischief Maker B by CH Willowbreds Vegas Monsoon x Apolloette Kopy Kat Breeder Theresa L. John R. Reeder Owner Theresa Reeder John ReederWhispering Lane Nevada D by Whisperingin Thats All Folks x Whispering Lane Applause Breeder Carol J. Baldwin Owner Donna Lynn Wright Suzanne G. BemeyNEW CHAMPIONS are taken from the American Kennel Club Show, Field Obedience Trials Awards Book and published on a monthly basis as space permits.- Pom Reader June25Ch. Millamors Dance of Sourwood ex Great Elms Sweet MandyPictured at right with judge Mrs. Betty Munden and handler Bob WadePictured below with judge Mr. Edmund Sledzik owner-handled en route to Group III under Mr. Alexander C. Schwartz, Jr., handled by David StoutJs t 1r. ._sLVNEARING HIS CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE NEEDING ONLY HIS MAJORS - HE IS A SOUND DOG WITH A GREAT PERSONALITY. SPECIAL THANKS TO KEN ELEANOR MILLER FOR LETTING US HAVE HIM, AND FOR YOUR WONDERFUL FRIENDSHIP. WE ALSO WOULD LIKE TO GIVE BIG THANKS TO BOB JUNE WADE FOR ALL YOUR HELP WITH ROCKY - YOU GUYS ARE GREAT MORE THANKS GO TO DAVID STOUT BEST JUNIOR HANDLER, WESTMINSTER 96 FOR HIS HELP WITHROCKY AND TAKING HIM TO GROUP HI UNDER JUDGE ALEXANDER C. SCHWARTZ, JR. AND OF COURSE THANKS TO ALL THE JUDGES WHO HAVE APPRECIATED ROCKYS QUALITY.ROCKY IS AT STUD TO APPROVED BITCHES. ROCKY IS ALSO THE PROUD SIRE OF THE BEAUTIFUL BITCH, TERI-DANS MAGGIE O WHO NEEDS ONLY 2 POINTS TO FINISH - ALL WINS FROM THE 6-9 PUPPY CLASSBREEDERSKEN ELEANOR MILLER MILLAMOROWNERSTERRY DAN WILFORD3120 Cormorant Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32223TERIDAN904-268-3510 904-262-84^IlJtf26PROPOSED 1996 REVISION OF THE POMERANIAN STANDARDGENERAL APPEARANCE The Pomeranian is a compact, short-backed, active toy dog. He has a soft, dense undercoat with a profuse harsh-textured outer coat. His heavily plumed tail is set high and lies flat on his back. He is alert in character, exhibits intelligence in expression, is buoyant in deportment, and is inquisitive by nature. The Pomeranian is cocky, commanding, and animated as he gaits. He is sound in composition and action.SIZE, PROPORTION, SUBSTANCE The average weight of the Pomeranian is from 3 to 7 pounds, with the ideal weight for the show specimen being 4 to 6 pounds. Any dog over or under the limits is objectionable. However, overall quality is to be favored over size. The distance from the point of shoulder to the point of buttocks is slightly shorter than from the highest point of the withers to the ground. The distance from the brisket to the ground is half the height at the withers. He is medium boned, and the length of his legs is in proportion to a well-balanced frame. When examined, he feels sturdy.HEAD The Head is in balance with the body. The muzzle is rather short, straight, fine, free of lippiness and neverfrontandside, one sees small eors whichtip of the nose ascending throuCenter of the eyes and Ae up o ^ ^ ^Edmond shaped. They^e setwdl the skull on either side of a well lteds,op.ThepiSm.-ms,'' shoulders to allow the head to be carried high. The back is short with level topline. The body is compact and well ribbed with the brisket reaching the elbow. The plumed tail is one of the characteristics of the breed, and lies flat and straight on the back.FOREQUARTERS - The Pomeranian has sufficient layback of shoulders to carry the neck and head proud and high. The shoulders and legs are moderately muscled. The length of the shoulder blade and upper arm are equal. The forelegs are straight and parallel to each other. Height from elbows to withers approximately equals height from the ground to elbow. The pasterns are straight and strong. Tht feet are well- arched, compact, and turn neither in nor out. He stands well up on his toes. Dewclaws may be removed.Major Fault Down in pasterns.HINDQUARTERS - The angulation of the hindquarters balances that of the forequarters. The buttocks are well behind the set of the tail. The thighs are moderately muscled with stifles that are moderately bent and clearly defined. The hocks are perpendicular to the ground and the legs are straight and parallel to each other. The feet are well-arched,compact, and turn neither in nor out. He Stands well up on his toes. Dewclaws ifaoy.ontheflind legs be removed.So. Faults Cowhocks or lack of soundness in hind legs or snftesSSSS-SSs.Heoodreach in rtrive with his hindquarters. Eachrie^ov'inhne with the forelegon -j To achieve balance, hiscenter line 1and front legs arethrown neither in norevi-fundercoat will hold up and permit the guard hair to stand off from the Pomeranians body. The coat is abundant from the neck and fore part of shoulders and chest, forming a frill which extends over the shoulders and chest. The head and leg coat is tightly packed and shorter in length than that of the body. The forequarters are well-feathered and thighs and hind legs well-feathered to the hock.The tail is profusely covered with long, harsh, spreading straight hair. Trimming for neatness and a clean outline is permissible.Major Faults Soft, flat or open coat.COLOR - All colors, patterns, and variations thereof are allowed and must be judged on an equal basis. Patterns Black and Tan - tan or rust sharply defined, appearing above each eye and on muzzle, throat, and forechest, on all legs and feet and below the tail. The richer the tan the more desirable Brindle - the base color is gold, red, or orange brindled with strong black cross stripes Parti- color - is white with any other color distributed in patches with a white blaze preferred on the head. ClassificationsThe Open Classes at specialty shows may be divided by color as followsOpen Red, Orange, Cream, and SableOpen Black, Brown, and Blue Open Any Other Color. Pattern, or Variation. TEMPERAMENT - The Pomeranian iscompanion dog as weli as a competitiveSe7enthoughatoydogthEtoPOMERANIAN MEST BE S ^mXWED IN THE SWDARD^XS" 4Yomerama ^l996Chawfvflwncaux\^i27OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB5TANDARD FOR THEP M E R A l\l I A l\lGeneral Appearance ThePomeranian 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.Size, Proportion, Substance Size The weight of the Pomeranian for exhibition is from three to seven pounds. The ideal size for show specimens is from four to five pounds. 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. Substance The body is well ribbed and rounded. The brisket is fairly deep and not too wide.Head Head well proportioned to the body, wedge-shaped, with a fox-like expression. 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. Ears Small, carried erect and mounted high on the head and placed not too far apart. Skull Not domed in outline. A round domey skull is a major fault. Muzzle There is a pronounced stop with a rather fine but not snipy muzzle. Pigment around lips must be black, except self-colored in brown and blue. Nose Pigmentation on the nose must be black, except self-colored in brown and blue. Bite The teeth meet in a scissors bite, in which part of the inner surface of the upper teeth meets 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 undershotmouth is a major fault.Neck, Topline, Body Neck The neck is rather short. Its base set well back on the shoulders. 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.Forequarters Shoulders 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. Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed. Feet The Pomeranian stands well up on toes.Hindquarters Legs The hocks are perpendicular to the ground, parallel to each other from hock to heel, and turning neither in nor out. Cow-hocks or lack of soundness in hind legs or stifles are major faults. Dewclaws, if any, on the hind legs are generally removed. Feet the Pomeranian stands well up on toes.Coat Body Coat Double- coated a short, soft, thick undercoat with longer, coarse, glistening outercoat 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. Tail Coat It is profusely covered with hair. Leg Coat The front legs are well feathered and the hindquarters are clad with long hair or feathering from the top of therump to the hocks.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. Overtrimming beyond the location and amount described in the breed standard should be heavily penalized.Color Classifications 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 color to be judged on an equal basis. Any solid color, any solid color with lighter or darker shadings of the same color, any solid color with sable or black shadings parti-color sable and black tan. Black tan is black with tan or rust, sharply defined, appearing above each eye and on the muzzle, throat, and forechest, on all legs and feet and below the tail. Parti-color is white with any other color distributed in even patches on the body and a white blaze on the head. A white chest, foot, or leg on a whole-colored dog except white is a major fault.Gait The Pomeranian moves with a smooth, free, but not loose action. He does not elbow out in front nor move excessively wide nor cow-hocked behind. He is sound in action.Temperament He exhibits great intelligence in his expression, and is alert in character and deportment.Approved June 10, 19^ Effective July 31.The Pom i28KNOCK, KNOCK WHOS THERETHE POM READER VISITSJanet HoveyQUARTZ HILL CALIFORNIAJDSporipous ponsHello everyone, greetings from JD's Pompous Poms and sunny southern California.I want to thank the Pom Reader for choosing me for a kennel visit. I was more than just a little surprised by this opportunity ask Lois.I've always loved animals. All kinds of animals. And, deep down inside I have always been a breeder, even though I haven't always been able to pursue my desires. As a child, my family was not animal oriented, and we knew nothing about caring for them. We never had so much as a family pet, but I was always on the lookout for something to call my pet - crawfish from our fishing trips would do fme Or, frogs and snakes from my summer expeditions into the "west fields", cattle pastures, actually. Our neighbors, who had a very lovely garden, could never figure out where all the frogs came from in the summertime. They didn't have a clue that I was transporting them from across town.I married right out of high school, and spent the next 12 years learning about caring for farm animals. I had a horse, which I bred, rabbits, and a Poodle bitch I bred 2 or 3 times, but my husband made sure I never kept more than about 2 Poodles, and after our 3rd litter, he put an end to my dog breeding. I did have the opportunity to learn about whelping pups and helping with deliveries.When the marriage ended, I gave up everything in my struggle to make ends meet and provide for myself and my young son. I worked 2 jobs and did typing at home, so there was no time to even think about animals, let alone^t- any.V managed to get myself a job 'n-Thiokol. Even though I oile drive each way, the payand the long drive were enough to allow time to think of other things-like animalsI had always wanted a Pom. Even when I had my Poodle, what I really wanted was a Pom, I just didn't know what they were called, or where I could find one.In 1980,1 decided I had to have a Pom, but where to look We're talking about a small college town in Utah.We didn't even have a proper pet store - no exotic animals, and no registered dogs or cats rabbits, maybe. I didn't even know there were dog and cat magazines, and had never heard of a dog or cat show - horse shows I had heard about, and I had read about field trials.Dan and I were dating at that time, and I discovered his neighbor had a Pom. She put me in touch with a lady in Salt Lake City, who referred me to someone else, and I ended up with my first Pom. Like everyone else's first Pom, not even near show stock, but well loved none the less.When Punkin came in heat, I took her back to the breeder to be bred, and raised my first litter of Pom pups. I had no idea there was a difference between pet and show quality -1 had never seen a show dog Pom or otherwise.Nearly everything I learned about Poms was learned at the school of hard knocks. There is really very little information on breeding Poms. I must say, my most helpful information came from Ann Seranne's, "The Tov of Breeding Your Own Show Dog" abook on Yorkies Even though Ibought every book I could find onPoms, there just weren't any that were real informative for newcomers who need help whelping their first litters, or more importantly, how to help outstressed newborns who aren't doing well. I recommend Ann's book to all newcomers.I'm pretty tough on the newcomers. I really discourage people who aren't in this for the love of the breed. Those people who just want to breed dogs to sell pups need to go to another breed. Pom breeders have to be really tough. We lose pups, have C-sections, then loose pups, we lose bitches and get to hand feed a whole litter of pups -1 now try to breed 2 bitches at about the same time when I can get cooperation from my bitches, then, if there's a problem, I have a substitute Mom with pups near the same age.I usually explain all this to newcomers in hopes of discouraging all but the most serious breeders who are somewhat prepared for the losses.During this time, I moved to Idaho, where Dan and I were married. He enjoyed the new puppies almost as much as I did, and so began JD'S POMPOUS POMS, there in rural Idaho where the heck is Idaho Not too many show people from there, and not too many shows there either.I soon decided that one Pom was just not enough, and, there in Idaho, I found a "DOG WORLD" Magazine in the pet shop. Soon after that we were off to California to buy more Poms and we bought 3 from Betty Jo Mason.We still knew nothing about showing, or show quality Poms, but on one of our trips to the local pet shop, packing along one of the Poms, the owner of the store approached us about showing our puppy. Our curiosity was sparked.A year or so later, we were not only attending, but also showing at a few nearby shows good thing the judges are usually good with newcomers, I could barely find my way around theJune 199629wm' rv- I VVVI_PhotosTop left 1989family portrait Center JDs Pompous Poms play area Bottom Ch. JRs Wee Yankee Doodle DandyThe Pomre30 ,_PhotosTop left JDs Pompous Poms, Class of 1996Top right Janet in Utah, 1973Center left Dan Janet in Idaho, 1983Bottom JD s Pompous Poms, Class of 1996ring.After seeing some real quality at the shows, I decided I was not going to get the quality I wanted from the dogs I had, so I began my search for a better quality male.I knew, way back then, that I wanted soundness in my Poms, and I vowed that I would never sacrifice soundness for a pretty face. So, even back in the old days, I started breeding for structure and soundness.Dan could see how important this venture was to me, and he decided to be completely supportive of my new endeavors.I've read your stories about how helpful the breeders were with those of you just getting started, and I must say, that was not the case with us I guess we just didn't contact the right people - and then, I've always been shy, I guess I just didn't push myself to ask for help. After 2 or 3 bad starts, and as many "show quality" dogs that were anything but show quality, we finally contacted Morris Carson of "Emcee's", and Opal Dumlar of "O My Poms".We started off on another buying trip, this time to Virginia. We went VIA Colorado, where we visited with Opal Dumlar of Castle Rock, and bought our first real show Pom, Circle M Comes A Hossman. Hoss was 1 breeding, and already had 7 knew he had to be show'ere we traveled on to VA.toe 1996This was in March of 1985. We didn't have the patience to wait for better weather, so we followed snow storms the entire way. In fact, we got snowed in at Cheyenne, Wyoming. Each day we would drive until we caught up with the snow storm, then we would call it a day and pitch camp. The next day, we were once again off, chasing the storm. Isn't it great to be youngWe purchased "Mont" Emcee's Truly A Diamond, son of Emcee's Solid Gold Diamond, from the Carsons, then stated our stormy trip back to Idaho. When we arrived home, after once again being snowed in at Cheyenne, the driveway was filled with about 2 feet of new snow and we were unable to get the motorhome into the drivewayThe Poms loved the snow, but by the time the snow reached the 3 foot level, our Poms were in trouble It's really hard to take a whiz when you're high centered in the snow Dan had to take the snow blower into the back yard and clear a place for the PomsThen I began having problems with my health. I seemed to be unable to move most of the winter. One day, when I looked out the window to check on the Poms to see if they were cold enough to come in from playing, I saw all our little sweethearts standing looking over the top of our 6' fenceIt was about that time that we thought maybe we wanted to move to California Dan got hired by the City of Los Angeles, and JD'S POMPOUS POMS moved to the suburbs. We knew it would be a while before we would be able to do any showing, so Hoss was placed with Tim Reese our friend and handler from Idaho, and Tim finished our first Champion for us.I wanted to add a little more color to our bloodlines, and bought a beaver female from a breeder down the street from us. I really wanted chocolate, but beaver would have to do for the time being.A few months later, I received a phone call from this breeder. She was selling out, and wanted me to take her entire kennel She showed me 2 of the most beautiful bitches I had ever laid eyes on, and I bought in. I had just been introduced to the Jolly Wee bloodline. I was also able to play around with some color for a while, but I eventually decided trying to havea pair of each color the Poms come in was a bit too much, and I gradually cut down to just my best show stock. I was still doing a little showing, but never really got comfortable with it, so I was sending my dogs back to Tim Reese to show for me.In 1988, Tim finished my first home-bred champion. In fact, finished two of them in the same week CH. JD'S COUNTRY BUMPKIN, and CH. JD'S BELLA DONNA, both Jolly Wee.At about this time, we became interested in birds, and for a couple of years we kept and hand raised a few birds - Moluccan Cockatoos, African Greys, and some Conures, but we gave up the birds when we moved to Tennessee.By 1990, the big city seemed to be creeping up closer and closer. There were drug deals going on at the bottom of our street. We decided maybe it was time to move again. This time we went to Tennessee - BIG MISTAKE.Things were not to work out for us in Tennessee. It seemed we had made a bad move and were having a real run of bad luck. We couldn't ever manage to get to a dog show major problem, and Dan just couldn't find the right job 2nd major problem.We were entered in a show in South Carolina one weekend, and loaded dogs in the car on Friday and headed out. 6 hours from home we blew up the car there we were, stranded in the middle of nowhere, with about 10 dogs with us What do you doAs we were standing there, trying to decide how one of us could get home to get the truck and a tow bar, this gentleman pulled up along side us to see if he could be of assistance. He offered to drive us home. ALL OF US - we acceptedTry to imagine the surprise on the face of my 16 year old son when we pulled up to the house, and his mother steps out of a hearse Does traveling in a hearse sound like bad luck Well, it was good luck for us that dayI can't remember how many times we started out to show in the old motorhome, just to have it come down with some "ill", and we ended up returning home without ever making it to the show site.A couple of things happened to me those 2 years we spent in Tennessee.One, I met Gail Rainey. She bought a dog from me, then decided she was no longer happy with the pet quality Poms she was seeing, there in Tennessee, she gradually bought some better dogs and is now doing a little showing, and sending me show dogs to show for her But I don't like to showI also met Dee Haley just as we were leaving California. She bought a couple of show dogs from me, then made a trip out to Tennessee to buy more dogs. While Dee was at our place, she saw Jimmy CH JD's TRULY A GEM, Jolly Wee dam and Emcee sire. Jimmy is my pride and joy, but we weren't getting to shows, and at that time I couldn't afford to send him with a handler. Dee convinced me to let her take him home to show for me. He finished in 2 weekends with 2 - 4 point majors. Gee, talk about limited showing, no one even got a chance to get a good look at him. Dee also finished a Jimmy son she had purchased from me, JD'S BIG MACK.At about the same time, my brother, Ron, finished a Jimmy daughter, CH. RD'S TRULY A CUDDLE BEAR, and, at the first of the year, Tim finished 2 more dogs for me, CH. GOLDCREST'S PACIFIC DREAMER Max, and CH.JD'S MIDNIGHT OIL.So, Tim finished Max and Midnight, Dee finished Jimmy and his son, and my brother finished Jimmy's daughter. Limited, limited showing and 5 champions all in the same yearIn 1992 we threw in the towel and came back to the Los Angeles area. My son wanted to finish High School with his friends, we also wanted to establish residency for his college education, and we couldn't wait to get out of the area of the country we felt so jinxed in.Being in a rented house, and LA county laws being what they are, I did little breeding that year, and have cut back further on my dogs, leaving me with my champion boys, and only a few breedable bitches.Along the way, Dee decided to get out of the Poms this "heart-break" breed broke her heart.Gail decided to buy out Ed, and when Ed delivered the dogs to Gail, she got a chance to see Gail's pride and joy, Dandy CH. JR'S WEE Y'T'' KEE DOODLE DANDY. Dee th- to convince me that Dandy sV.31The Pom ''shown. My health wasn't real good, I wasn't doing much breeding, and even less showing. I didn't have anything to show at that time, and since I didn't want to be out of the Poms completely, I agree to take Dandy.I showed Dandy to his championship with limited showing, then showed and finished a little bitch I had kept, Gypsie CH WESTWIND'S GYPSIE DANCER. Gypsie is a Jimmy grandaughter, with Great Elms sire.She finished quickly.I was trying to "special" Dandy, but couldn't seem to get very far. My lack of experience in the show ring was just not bringing out the best in the little guy.At Dandy's last show I was going to send him back to Tennessee,Joanne Reed approached me and asked about him. We decided to send Dandy out with Joanne for a short time. He was placed with Joanne in October 1995, and by the end of the year, Dandy was the 11 Pom in the country He took an award of Merit at the Progressive DC Dog Show on Feb. 11, Best of Opposite Sex behind "Hotsy" at the Pom Specialty, and 1st Award of Merit at Westminster. Quite a feat for only 3 months of showing with JoanneI want to take this time to thank my husband, Dan, for all his patience and support through the years, and his encouragement when things weren't going so well. I would have never made it this far without his full support. He takes his vacation days to accompany me to the dog shows and he does all the hard work at the shows, caring for the motorhome and escorting us to ringside to allow me to concentrate on showing. He even takes the video camera along to tape me in the show ring so I can see where I need improvement.Nowadays, we try to divide our weekends for dog shows, fishing, remodeling our house, and cat shows, as I have Russian Blue cats as well as the Poms. I spend the entire week resting up for the weekendsWe have some great times to look forward to. We have 2 Dandy sons, and have just introduced some Jan- ^har into our lines. We have a couple t spectacular puppies we will be ' - this summer and fall, so from^-ne, we'll see some of you atJanet Hovey32PhotosTop Ch.Circle M Comes A Hossman, Hoss Bottom Ch.JDs Truly A Gem,J immyL'June 199633V \High Ho Silver, AwayBuster courtesy Sally L. Lind Arlington, Washington71JU1VE 1996PIAtMaTESSubmit your cute photo for our popular Playmates department. Any clear photo will do - black white, color, Polaroid or regular film.Please identify Pom and owner. We also enjoy hearing a little about your Pom - brief descriptions are welcome Send toPR PLAYMATES 8848 BEVERLY HILLS LAKELAND, FL 33809-1604Sitting pretty is hard, workP 4Rocky Road at 7 years of ageif- courtesyJosephinePartykasThe Pom Rr3453\LAKA Lois CilibertoLYMPIADogs Howl AndLET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAYMicrochips for identifying animals, including show dogs and cats is the wave of the future. Through literature that accompanies this article, you will see that AKC has entered into the new wave and that chipping has come a long way, since it was first introduced a few years back.When I first wrote about chipping in the Pom Reader magazine about 2 years ago, I received a lot of response, most of it negative. People complained that their vets knew nothing about it, that those vets who knew had too high a price on it, that the chip implants could be a severe irritant under the skin and that implants could migrate. Add these negatives to the fact that the then-few marketers of microchips had only their own scanners to detect the ID implants and none too cheap of a way, nor even a wide-network way, to make the ID discoveries easily available across the country, and the microchip idea gained little popularity.Recently the microchip subject arose in my area Pasco County, Florida via the Pasco County Kennel Club being at odds with the Pasco County Animal Control. Kennel Club members went after and got a lot of newspaper coverage, announcing a debate with our Countys Director of Animal Control, and managed to snag a County Commissioner, the Assistant Director of County Administration, a veterinarian clinic, our southeasternAKC Representative, Mr. Michael Sauve, two consultants from Schering- Plough Animal Health and a very gentlemanly Golden Retriever, who demonstrated how the HomeAgain microchips could easily be scanned.Our Pasco County Animal Control had refused to scan animals for implanted chips, citing a lack of funds, a lack of public interest in the chipping and the risk of employees being bitten, while scanning with a handheld scanner, as most animals, whether feral or beloved pets, do become terrified when in an animal control truck or facility.Our kennel club discovered that surrounding counties, with a much larger load of impounded animals than the estimated 15,000 that pass through our county shelters, were using scanners with success, even though they have not found an abundance of animals so implanted.At the kennel club meeting, the 2 consultants with Schering-Plough Animal Health, which markets the new HomeAgain chips, demonstrated that they had developed a new baton-handled scanner - they called it a wand which can be scanned over a terrified animal from a safe distance, and even be used to scan the animal in the control cage prior to the animal leaving the truck.Schering-Plough also announced that its scanners can pick up a majorityof other companys chips, and in then- work with the manufacturers hope soon to have a scanner that is capable of picking up any other marketed implant. They also announced that they have worked with AKC in the American Kennel Clubs new Animal Recovery Program see data which accompanies this article.Schering-Plough is currently endeavoring to place free scanners in a broad, nationwide network of animal shelters, and offers veterinarians directories listing locations, nationwide, of available scanners.It is important to read the following information from both Schering-Plough Animal Health and the AKC. to understand that these new chips are non-irritation, easily inserted and do not migrate. Particularly read the AKC paragraph on Microchips versus TattoosOur AKC Representative noted that microchipping is the wave of the future, and that the day will come when scanners will be at dog shows to check positive IDs on dogs whose handlers have been accused of showing the wrong dog, just as they now accept DNA testing to prove parenthood.In my opinion it will not be long before AKC will prefer scanning implanted dogs, rather than checking collars and tattoos, when they make kennel inspections.ContinuedAt a recent fun match in my area, Schering-Plough consultants attended with a local veterinarian to introduce chipping and offered the service on the match site. With AKCs heavy involvement with this HomeAgain chip and scanning method, via animal recovery, I would imagine that we will be seeing such services offered at dog shows across the country, very soon.Our own animal control was reminded at the kennel club meeting that it is cheaper to scan animals and send them immediately to their owners, than it is to feed board them for 3 days and then euthanize. Our country keeps lost animals only 3 days, because of the tremendous influx and lack of facilities. It often takes an owner, including breeders and show exhibitors, longer than that to locate their animals.I have seen escaped dogs on show grounds that run into nearby woods and cannot quickly be recovered, and dogs who miraculously survived an auto or RV accident on the road, who escaped from damaged cages. If these animals were chipped and eventually found by a kind human, perhaps a local veterinarian or animal shelter would wind up with the animal, and the owner finally be re-united via the AKC 24 Hour Hotline for Recovery.I harken back to the devastation in South Florida several years ago by Hurricane Andrew. Thousands of people were left homeless, and pets and in some cases show stock were left to wander, terrified, in the aftermath. Rescuees finding the animals were hard put to it to find these animals temporary shelter at any private kennel, boarding kennel or humane shelter across the state. Many of these animals had no ID and the homeless owners were too dazed to figure out how to locate their pet, as these animals were trucked to temporary facilities all over the state and many, eventually, had to go into permanent adoptive homes, which made this very difficult for theowners later to recover their beloved animals.This situation has happened all over the nation during periods of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, fires or floods. If all animals were chipped and vets or animal control facilities came with their scanners, it would prove that the animal had an owner and, even if the owner was temporarily homeless, the rescuers would have a far better chance of re-uniting owner and animal.There are many reasons for dog fanciers to re-evaluate microchipping and with the new technology now at hand, it behooves all of us to alert our local kennel and breed clubs with the information herein provided, as well as alerting local vets, animal control facilities and the local media. Not to mention informing each puppy buyer of the chipping idea.If this is done, microchipping will become popular with the masses, not just an aware few, and the dream of the wave of the future will become an everyday reality.AKCs brochure on HomeAgain animal recovery can be obtained by any interested parties by contacting either Noreen Baxter, Director of Communications, at phone 1-212- 696-8336 or Robert Keely, Director of Microchips, by fax 1-919-233-3627.To obtain a HomeAgain consumer brochure, write to Shering-Plough Animal Health, Attn HomeAgain, 1095 Morris Ave., P.O. Box 3182, Union,New Jersey 07083-1982 or call 1-800- 566-3596.Until the dog howls again.....................Olympia AKA Lois Ciliberto20044 Stamat Drive Land OLakes, FL 34639 Tel 813-996-5499 Fax 813-996-9613AKC COMPANION ANIMAL RECOVERYAKC Companion Animal Recovery is a national animal identification databasethat helps reunite lost pets with their owners.ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY- Anycompanion animal is eligible to enroll in the program. The criteria for enrollment is that the animal must have a permanent form of identification - microchip from any vendor or tattoo. BENEFITS OF ENROLLMENT- If you should become separated from your dog for any reason, you have the peace of mind that there are recovery coordinators available 24 hours a day trying to reunite you with your pet. Enrolling your companion animal in this program creates a line of communication in the event of an emergency.COST - The cost of enrollment if your animal already has a permanent form of ID Tattoo or microchip from any vendor is 9.00 - this covers lifetime enrollment in the AKC database. The cost of purchasing the HomeAgain system usually runs about 50.00 - this includes lifetime enrollment in the database plus a collar with the AKC 800 as well as the pets unique I.D. number that is encoded on the chip. The AKC is offering FREE enrollment to assistance dog partners i.e. dogs for the blind and deaf. This effort will be coordinated through the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners and training centers throughout the United States.THE MICROCHIP - The microchip is the size of a grain of rice - it is enclosed in a special biocompatible casing - the chip can not move, break open or cause irritation to your pet. This relatively painless injection takes just seconds - the chip is implanted in the scruff of the dogs neck just beneath the skin - no anesthetic is necessary - the scanner is then used to verify that the chip is operational. Currently, the chip is only available through a veterinarian.MICROCHIP VS. TATTOO AKCRecommends using microchips and the Schering-Plough HomeAgain system for several reasons. To enroll in theaka Lais CilibertoThe Pom Reader36c Continuedprogr your animal must have a per- mane orm of I.D. - microchip or tattoo. Microchip numbers are uniqu nd can not be altered. 2 A micrc p will function for the life of the di 3 Tattoos can often fade over 1 - and become difficult to read.4 In don of the microchip is less painfi ran the inscription of a tattoo. SCAh R The cost of the Honu ain scanner is 200.00. At the p nt time, there is not a universal sc er available. However, the Home lin scanner will detect the prese of most microchips from other tdors. When a microchip from anoth endor is detected, the AKC recov coordinators will assist in locati a compatible scanner. Almost11,00 [omeAgain scanners havebeen ributed across the country.These anners are also available forpure by clubs and veterinarians.RECC RY PROCESS The recoveryservic egins when AKC CompanionAnim ecovery is notified that an enrol pet has been found. AKC recov coordinators are available 24hours lay through the AKCs toll free i nber 1-800-252-7894, fax 1919-21290 or E-Mailfoumtkc.org.AKC OLL- The AKC is delighted to be at forefront of the pet community wii his microchip and database techn gy. We recognize the important r that animals play in our lives.Givin ur companion animal a permaneorm of I.D. and enrolling inthe A database is the best way toensui tat you will be reunited with your if your become separating.QUE DNS AND ANSWERS1.W1 is HomeAgainIn HomeAgain CompanionAnim Retrieval System is the most comp nationwide system for recovering t and stolen pets. It utilizes a tiny r 'ochip that is about the size of a grai f rice, which can be implanted in th ruff between the shoulder blade f dogs and cats. Available onlythrough licensed veterinarians, the microchip is programmed with a unique code that is displayed when read by a compatible scanner.2. How does the system workIndividual, personalized code numbers are kept on file in a national data base managed by the American Kennel Club AKC. This service will be provided under the name AKC Companion Animal Recovery.When a lost pet arrives at a shelter, a participating veterinarian or shelter representative can read the identification code using a compatible scanner, which will be provided at no charge by Schering-Plough Animal Health. The code number is then called into the AKC Companion Animal Recovery system, the owner is identified and contacted immediately, and arrangements are made by telephone for the owners to reclaim their pet.3- Does the injection hurtNo more than any routine shot. The procedure takes just seconds and is practically painless. The average pet does not need to be sedated or anesthetized before implanting the device.4. Is it safeField studies have shown the HomeAgain transponder once injected to be safe. Microchip identification has been used extensively throughout Europe since 1990. It is recommended by animal humane associations, veterinary organizations, zoos, wild animal interest groups, government organizations, and animal care and control groups across the country.5. Which pets should have the HomeAgain microchip implantedThe HomeAgain system may be used in puppies, adult dogs, and cats six months of age or older. HomeAgain is currently recommended by Schering- Plough Animal Health for use in dogs and cats of all breeds.6. When should it be implantedIt is recommended that theHomeAgain microchip be implanted when a dog or cat is first adopted froma shelter, or during a routine, yearly checkup along with the animals other injections.7. What makes the HomeAgain system uniqueHomeAgain is the first system designed with a special antimigration cap to hold the microchip in place. It is also the first pet retrieval system where enrollment into the AKC Companion Animal Recovery program is included as part of the package. And, the HomeAgain system has a compatible scanner that can detect the HomeAgain microchip and the presence of other microchips. Schering-Plough Animal Health also has committed to a significant consumer education and advertising campaign.8. What does it costThe complete cost of the HomeAgain system is about 50.00, including professional fees and lifetime enrollment in the AKC Companion Animal Recovery program.9. Where is HomeAgain AvailableHomeAgain is available only throughlicensed veterinarians, shelters and humane societies that have veterinarians on site.10. How is this tracking system different from the Lojack tracking system used in identifying automobilesFirst, the HomeAgain system is a professional service performed by licensed veterinarians. The transponder of the HomeAgain microchip contains a capacitor that tunes the code signal moderates the wave length, and a coiled copper antenna that transmits the signal code to a scanner for display. It is a passive device that sends a signal only when activated by a compatible scanner. The transponder contains no battery to wear out or replace, and lasts for the life of the pet. The HomeAgain system also requires an animal to be physically present for scanner use.The Lojack system is an active tracking devise designed for identifying automobile ownership. Lojack utilizes aTP June 1996aka Lois CilibertoContinued37transponder that needs to be electronically activated by police officials after a car is reported missing.HOW THE MICROCHIP IS IMPLANTEDThekey to the HomeAgain system is a tiny tracking devise, or transponder - approximately the size of a grain of rice - which contains the microchip. A veterinarian can implant the microchip in seconds. The animal is given a simple injection in the scruff between the shoulder blades, just beneath the skin.Occasionally a veterinarian might encounter an unusually high-strung pet that may need minor sedation. This would be the kind of cat or dog that always needs to be sedated before any kind of shot. But the vast majority of animals need no sedation or anesthesia at all as the injection is practically painless.Insertion is a simple, three-step process that can be done by any veterinarian1. Scan the transponder to confirm the lifetime identification code.2. Inject the transponder just beneath the skin between the pets shoulder blades.3. Scan the transponder above the injection site in the neck once more to verify the code and make sure it is working properly. No special followup care is necessary.The transponder is designed for easy and safe insertion. It is preloaded within a sterile injection needle assembly that is designed for one-time use.Field studies have shown the HomeAgain transponder once injected to be safe. All breeds of puppies, dogs and cats six months of age or older can be implanted.TECHNOLOGY OF THETRANSPONDERThe transponder contains the following components A microchip that is programmed at the time of manufacture with a unique, unalterable code number. A small copper coil that serves as anantenna A capacitor that is used for tuning The transponder contains no battery to replace. It is passive, sending a signal only when activated by a compatible scanning device. When scanned, the transponder sends back the pets identification code to the reader as a radio signal. The HomeAgain Scanner then decodes the number and displays it on a small screen, much like that of an electronic calculator.Two features make the HomeAgain transponder unique. First, the outer casing is made of soda-lime glass, a substance chosen because it is biocompatible. That means it will not react with the animals tissue to cause irritation or rejection. During the manufacturing process, the glass is hermetically sealed so that moisture from the animals body cannot reach the electronic mechanism.The second unique feature is the transponders BioBond Antimigration Cap. The same qualities that allow the soda-lime glass to remain in the animal without causing irritation - its smooth surface and biochemical inertness - could enable the transponder to migrate to another part of the animals body.But the HomeAgain transponder was designed to prevent migration. One end of the transponder is sheathed with a polypropylene shell BioBond, providing a surface to which the animals fibrous connective tissue begins to bond within 24 hours. This holds the transponder in place with the scanning zone, so that a veterinarian or shelter representative will always know where to find it for scanning.SCANNER FOR THE HOMEAGAIN INJECTABLE SCANNING SYSTEM Scanning For Identification Numbers1. FOR DOGS AND CATSBegin by placing the reader over the area between the midpoint of the back and the shoulder blades of the animal.Rest the reader against the haircoat of the animal. Hold the read ON button down the liquid-crystal display LCD window will read working and begin moving the reader slowly toward the animals head until you reach the crown of the animals head.NOTE THE READER ANTENNA IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE READER2. The identification number will appear on the LCD window, and a beep will be heard when the reader detects a transponder.3- If you do not read the animals identification number on the first pass, work slowly back from the crown in a slow, circular motion while holding the reader at a 45-degree angle with one side touching the animal.After reading the identification number, turn the reader off by releasing the ON button.NOTE COMPUTER TERMINALS AND VIDEO SCREENS IN OPERATION IN THE VICINITY OF THE TRANSPONDER CAN REDUCE THE READ RANGE OF THE READER. IF POSSIBLE, TURN THESE DEVICES OFF UNTIL YOU FINISH READING IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS, OR MOVE FARTHER FROM THESE DEVICES.CONTACT Maria Papa, Joseph Fleischer, Hill and Knowlton Tel 212 885-0300New Hope For Missing Animals SCHERING-PLOUGH ANIMAL HEALTH ANNOUNCES A UNIVERSAL SCANNER FOR LOST PETSMadison, N.J., April 3 - a major obstacle to the broad acceptance of microchip pet identification has been removed, Schering-Plough Animal Health, marketer of the HomeAgain pet identification system, announced today.Schering-Plough Animal Health said that the company that makes its microchips, Destron-Fearing, has completed work on a universal scanner capable of reading all pet identification microchips sold in the U.S.aka Lois CilibertoThe Pom Readb40PR TOP TENGROUP SYSTEMBY TOTAL DOGS DEFEATED IN BREED, GROUP, BEST IN SHOWShows 1196 33 19GStatistics The American Kennel ClubRank Pts NAME Owner1. 2087 CH. CREIDERS PRINCE DOM PERIGNON Owner M. M. Koga2. 1745 CH. GLEN IRIS CASTLE ROCK Owner WorkJacksonTaylor3. 1348 CH. DAMATA TIMBER COUNTRY Owner D. Flaata4. 774 CH. JAN-LES JUST A DASH OF MILLAMOR Owner J. Lehtinen5. 729 CH. VALCOPY WAKHAN HOT GOSSIP Owner StrasbaughPlonkeyGemmill6. 497 CH. ELANS PALM BEACH POLO Owner SosnoffDahlenburg ^7. 403 CH. MO BETA STAR STOPPER Owner R. Koeppel8. 301 JESSICAS JESSIE JAMES Owner J. Smith9. 299 CH. ABSOLUTES HARLEYS SON DAVID Owner BlankMeyerLaffler10. 291 CH. STARFIRES SUPERMAN Owner CabreraArientiRank1.2.3.4.5.6.7.PR TOP TENBREED SYSTEMBY TOTAL DOGS DEFEATED IN BREED COMPETITION Shows 1196 33 196Statistics The American Kennel ClubPts NAME Owner266 CH. GLEN HUS CASTLE ROCK Owner WorkTaylorJackson253 CH. DAMATA TINBER COUNTRY Owner D. Flaata207 CH. CREIDERS PRINCE DOM PERLGNON Owner M. M. Koga194 CH. JAN-LES JUST A DASH OF MILLAMOR Owner J. Lehtinen189 CH.VALOPY WAKHAN HOT GOSSIP Owner StrasbaughPlonkeyGemmill158 CH. ABSOLUTES HARLEYS SON DAVID Owner BrankMeyerLaffler142 CH. MAJESTICS WILLIE B STEPPN CP Owner A. Rogers-RisterTfTI tier SosnoffDahlenburgfn Qi^ocdLolioi...41HEARTLANDS IN THE NICKA TIMEis hard to resistNicky especially thanks Sharon Krogh pictured for this 5 pt. major and wishes to thank ALL the judges who have recognized this spectacular CHOCOLATE POM Nicky is close to the FINISH wishes to congratulate his black son, Heartlands Knight Ryder, KIP, on gaining 4 pts. in his 1st 2 shows as a 6-9puppy-.cc-4i..m-'OtylfaZA'DIANE KIEFFER HEARTLAND POMERANIANS7523 N. STATE ROAD 101, MILAN, IN. 47031 PH FAX 813-623-2290MARBILS EBONY DOT-TO-DOTHeartlands In The Nicka Time x Hoho Princess DollyDOTTIE HIT THE MATS RUNNING...GROUP 1 AT THE MUNDELEIN MATCH AT 3 12 MONTHS OLDDottie is two pounds of outgoing, afraid-ofnothing, get-out-of-my-way, show puppy. We couldnt be any prouder of her. She inherited the very best of her mothers conformation and personality, and her fathers beautiful head, coat, and movement. We are looking forward to a repeat of this breeding.j ,9 n,OWNED, BRED, AND HANDLED BYMARI BILL IFFLAND MarBil POMERANIANS WEST CHICAGO. IL 708-876-962,-x ..The Pom Rt42ERzuBiEWPoim'j'iANS5 eila \.i. Li-,i ntri133 Cam. bi Drive, C joss Diesl C 29445503 5 I3-U83Ch. Ce 1 u wooc ma p 3f [ imond i Ch. Giea Eln ines AKC Res i tred 5ii] pie Daij mallyPOMERANIANSTeri S [ r Uiilfmc 3120 Corm h e nt Or i e Jacksonville Il. liSE El3I904-268-3510 Sli2-8434PictimcEMCEES ..CH IPO TERM'A Group 3 acerAKC Registered Bred for Confirmation, i becisn e c Agility. 1 311'112I. a ii 11PARISPomf iis Paris Reyoso De Troy .Jan-Les Willie Makit x1 to i peiis Lutirn DiamanteElizabeth ijiditir 612 377-129 Mitmeapt it. .11VIADLIHi PUPPIj'it AVAi, L STlDSURli.1.1AV\]^e11 OCCAr. ' T. 4.3 Pi "hi''Harrison 426-2071 medi. MSLEONALLYVEDFINCH'S MbIAK LANSDiane L F nch In I Route 1515 7 - W44 K e lr, IA 50134Ch. Find ] Ic Wal c n \ T it arCh. Find 3 7e H ai t aid p lil t o e Elms.Ch. Apol t e Wile I I h r. ScotiaCh. 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STARLITE LEGACY CHOCO BEAR at stud for limited timeROBERT JOAN REILLY26903 Highway 281 North San Antonio, TX 78258210 980-2667E-MAIL J.REILLYGENIE.GE15.COMGrafenhorstsSpecializing in gorgeous Blacks, Black Tans and ChocolatesAt Grafenhorsts, we are striving for superb temperament, superior conformation, and exquisitely beautiful coats of the proper texture.Pictured left, a typical Grafenhorst PomWatch for our Poms in the show ringBreederHORST GRAF12000 NW 2nd Street, Plantation, EL 33325305475-2465 kPuppies Occasionally Available to Responsible, Loving HomesifThe Pom40PR TOP TENGROUP SYSTEMBY TOTAL DOGS DEFEATED IN BREED, GROUP, BEST IN SHOWShows 1196 33 196Statistics The American Kennel ClubRank Pts NAME Owner1. 2087 CH. CREIDERS PRINCE DOM PERIGNON Owner. M. M. Koga2. 1745 CH. GLEN IRIS CASTLE ROCK Owner WorkJacksonTaylor3. 1348 CH. DAMATA TIMBER COUNTRY Owner D. Flaata4. 774 CH. JAN-LES JUST A DASH OF MILLAMOR Owner J. Lehtinen5- 729 CH. VALCOPY WAKHAN HOT GOSSIP Owner StrasbaughPlonkeyGemmill6. 497 CH. ELANS PALM BEACH POLO Owner SosnoffDahlenburg ^7. 403 CH. MO BETA STAR STOPPER Owner R. Koeppel8. 301 JESSICAS JESSIE JAMES Owner J. Smith9. 299 CH. ABSOLUTES HARLEYS SON DAVID Owner BlankMeyerLaffler10. 291 CH. STARFIRES SUPERMAN Owner CabreraArientiRank1.2.3.4.5.6. 7.PR TOP TENBREED SYSTEMBY TOTAL DOGS DEFEATED IN BREED COMPETITION Shows 1196 33 196Statistics The American Kennel ClubPts NAME Owner266 CH. GLEN IRIS CASTLE ROCK Owner WorkTaylorJackson253 CH. DAMATA UNBER COUNTRY Owner D. Flaata207 CH. CREIDERS PRINCE DOM PERIGNON Owner M. M. Koga194 CH. JAN-LES JUST A DASH OF MILLAMOR Owner J. Lehtinen189 CH. VALOPY WAKHAN HOT GOSSIP Owner StrasbaughPlonkeyGemmill158 CH. ABSOLUTES HARLEYS SON DAVID Owner BrankMeyerLaffler142 CH. M AJESTIC'S WILLIE B STEPPN UP Owner A. Rogers-RisterIIM43Man' A. Rosenbaum 38711 20tli Ave. S.E. Auburn, WA 98092 206 833-2160PO \rC^t. 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STARLITE LEGACY CHOCO BEAR at stud for limited timeROBERT JOAN REILLY26903 Highway 281 North San Antonio, TX 78258210 980-2667E-MAIL J.REELLYGENIE.GE15.COMGraferihorstsSpecializing in gorgeous Blacks, Black Tans and ChocolatesAt Grafenliorsts, we are striving for superb temperament, superior conformation, and exquisitely beautiful coats of the proper texture.Pictured left, a typical Grafenhorst PomWatch for our Poms in the show ringBreederHORST GRAF12000 NW 2nd Street, Plantation, FL 33325 305 475-2465 Puppies Occasionally Available to Responsible, Loving HomesThe Pom Ri44a 4 ALDENcS KENNELHOME OF CHAMPION PARTI GIRLS Ch. Alden's Lucky Parti Flash Back pic. Ch. Alden's Parti Pepsi .Hi Ch. Alden's Parti Chocolate Chip Ch. Alden's Midget Parti Dot-To-Dot A1 Jan Domrase, 6810 Barnard Mill Road, Ringwood, IL 60072. Phone 815 728-0559 Fax 815 653-5106.VISA MASTERCARD318-466-3456OUTHLANDPOMERANIANSCharlotte Creed 6618 Lost Ridge Pineville, LA 71360Ch. 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Emcees Cloudbusters ImageInquiries Invited Pedigrees Stud Fees on RequestsfLefinapemsBred forHealth, Soundness BeautyBased upon Theldun, Rhea-Na, Starfires, Bev-Nors, Great Elms. PUPPIES AVAILABLEROBERT REGINA NUNNRt 1, Box 2890, Berryville, VA 22611 540-955-1209Home of Am. Can. Ch. Reginapoms Luv-A-GatorJD'S POMPOUS POMSHr^ VHome OfCh. JDs Truly A Gem Ch. JDs Midnight Oil Ch. JRs Yankee Doodle Dandy while hes pursuing his career Pedigrees Stud Fees on RequestJanet Hovey, 5549 W. Ave. M-2, Quartz Hill, CA 93536-3112.Tel 805 722-3307. Show Pet Puppies Stud ServicesiftcNINA M. BERRY 3821 Venable Westlake, LA 70669 318494-7072Linetree Pomeranians318 West Grahm, Dixon, IL 61021 815 284-329873enncM45173 ^nr 0car0KENNELS KENNELSPUPPIES OCCASIONALLY INWHITE, CREAM, BLUE, CHOCOLATE, SABLE ORANGEEXOTIC SHINING STAR NEUJAHRShesIceWhiteWatch for her in the ringKENNELJudy StoneRt. 3 Box 141 Doniphan, MO 63935KENNELMolly McDaniel Patricia RowleyP.O. Box 41, Doniphan, MO 63935Phone 573-996-2942CRESCENDOVpOMERANI ANr s VyBERIMIE LOIS CILIBERTO 20044 Stamat Drive813-996-5499 Land OLakes, FL 34639iffti 'TAKC POMERANIANS S. MALTESE Bev-Nor, Great Elms, Emcee Bonner Staten Island, NY 718 494-1847Home of the beautiful black CluGailelleiTsDarkiigh^7 Highland Trail Denville, New Jersey 07834TAR HAVENpomsJANICE YOUNG 618 W. Springfield Road St. Clair, MO 63077 314-629-2754Puppies available sired by BISS CH. STAR HAVEN S RIGHTEOUS ROCKNEUJAHR POMSColor-Bred WhitesEVELYN NEWYEAR 4478River Street Willoughby, OH 44094 216-946-1226AACOLOR-BRED WHITES, REDS and EXOTICSSUE HUGHESPO BOX 57, SOD, WV 25564 304-756-9356CH. BEV-NOR SOUTHLAND SINSATION isour main man. Quality puppies and young adults occasionally.RAMONA J. SMITH, Box 833, Belfield, ND 58622. Tel 701-575-4125.cMoteno SINCE 13 6 7Home of AM. CAN. CH. MORENO'S PERRIWINKLE, Multiple Group winner219 6 7JULIE MORENO415-583-4973 after 10 a.m. our time, pleasePOMERANIANSQuality Pups Champion Studs864-472-3002Rosemary E. Regoni385 Loop Road Campobello, SC 29322AFFORDABLE QUALITYShow Pet health guaranteed major medical insurance. EMCEE, MILLAMOR, CHRISCENDO BAVANEW Lines. Lisa Byrd, BreederExhibitor, 10113 Sunrise, Crowley, TX 76036. Tel 817 2974603.jp Since 1959 -fRosewoodPOMERANIANSExquisite home-raised Ch. sired puppies. Reasonable prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. Phone calls preferred. Mary A. Hammond. Rt. 4. Box 90. Eolia, MO 63344. Tel 573-485-7667.RAINEYSCOUNTRY COTTAGEPups for pet show occasional breeding stock. Bloodlines include Emcee's, Janesa's, JD's, Millamor, Great Elms, Tomanoll's. Pedigrees Stud Fees on Request. Gail Rainev, P.O. Box 136. McKenzie, TN 38201. Call 901-352-2095-The Pom46Ch. Nelsons Blazing Tiffany GirlfCh. Boomer Of Wrishfway x Nelsons Precious Pixie GirlJ'iVT i9.-isThank you judge Dorothy Welsh for the 4 point major to finish our girl. Tiff is anxiously waiting to be a mom again. She is bred to Hickory Bends Sweet Vendetta Ch. Rock N Traditions Of Oakridge x Hickory Bends Katie Thdorbar] and due to whelp in June. Tiff already has 3 pointed daughters, 2 of which are major pointed. I would like to give a special thanks to JANET HOVEY for her support and friendship over the years.CONGRATULATIONS, JANET, FOR YOUR WELL-DESERVED KENNEL VISIT.Diana Julie Wall 110 West Paula Drive Sandy, Ufah 84070 801-568-0564EMCEE'S POMERANIANSSCEmcee Pomeranians congratulate JANET HOVEY on her Kennel Visit. We wish you continued success in all your future breeding achievements. We are proud that EMCEES has played a part in your program.VALTHAM DRIVE RICHMOND, VA 23233 804-741-3024. -jne 1996MNMS MYSTIC TRACE O' G0LDDUSTCongratulations to Janet and the beautiful JDs Pompous Poms for your well-deserved Kennel Visit. We wish you continued success in all your endeavors.We are expec ing several litters consisting of MNM and Oakridge breeding. 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