American Pomeranian Club, 3fncPomeranian ReviewPUBLISHED QUARTERLY JANUARY 198m iL Jr- "iENG. CH. MYCARIAD A WINTER FLUTTER AT ROSSKEARMrs. Ann Winter's Champion of Champions"IN THIS ISSUEVISIT TO WESTMOST KENNELS by JEAN SCHROLL Choosing an Obedience Class by Claudia J. Frank Pomeranians in Obedience by Bunny Noble Obedience Training Then and Now by Sophie H. MayesPOMERANIAN REVIEWFOXAIREFinishing in Grand StyleMHws-fBEST Of BREEDCH. FOXAIRE MY SWEET PROMISE Pend. ARC Conf.Chula Queenaire Chance x Magot's Sidney LissShown finishing her championship at Salinas K.C., going BOB over Specials under judge Mrs. Kay Finch and on to Group IV under Isidore Schoenberg.Many thanks to her handlers, Phyllis and Jeff Greer PHA for their superb presentation of Promise.Congratulations to Dudley and Wanda Roach with Foxaire French VanillaCh. Queenaire Double Scotch x Promise. WD and BOW for a three point major first time shown, from the 6-9 month Puppy ClassLinda Ayres830 N. Oakway St.San Dimas, CA 91773 714 599-1834POMERANIAN REVIEWPomeranian ReviewOF THEAmmran fJrnnprantatt Elutr, Jmr.President.................................First Vice President Second Vice President . Recording Secretary ... Corresponding SecretaryTreasurer ...............................OFFICERS OF THE CLUB.............................................................................Mrs. Sophie H. Mayes...............................................................................Mr. Thomas Daniels......................................................................................Mr. Sam Zaneoff..................................................................................Miss Nadine Hersil....................................................................................Mr. Dudley Roach612 Woodrow Ave., Modesto, CA 95350 ........................................................................ Mrs. Goldie K. MandleyBOARD OF DIRECTORSMrs. Olga Baker Mrs. Julie BrumbackMr. Fred Bassett Mr. H. W. PottebaumMrs. Sally Baugniet Mr. Tony ShortDelegate to ARC ......................................................................................................Mr. H. W. PottebaumPOMERANIAN REVIEWEditor and Advertising Manager . Mrs. Roberta Massey, 1209 Carlton Drive, Racine, Wis. 53402 Circulation Manager ....................Mrs. Judy Blocker, 2226 Dunlap St., 28-B, Charleston, SC 29405Published quarterly at Racine, Wisconsin, by the American Pomeranian Club, Inc. Issues as of April, July, October and January, annually. Subscriptions in the U.S., 14.00 for four quarterly issues individual copies 3.50 Canada, Mexico, Foreign, 15.00 in U.S. dollar instrument. Members Subscription 10.00. Address all subscriptions and inquiries about same to the Circulation Manager. Send all ads to the Advertising Manager. 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If too much copy is submitted for size of display ordered, advertiser will be charged for additional space required.DEADLINEUnless stated otherwise, 15th of the month six weeks in advance of publication. For example, August 15th for October issue.Views expressed by individual contributors are their own and not, necessarily, those of the American Pomeranian Club, Inc.POMERANIAN REVIEW'Jf0\r-wPRESIDENTSMESSAGEbySOPHIEH. MAYES 1574 Camp Linden Road West Chester, PA 19380 215 793-1912This will be my last message as your Presi- lent, and by the time you read it your 1981 Dfficers and Board will probably be in office, rwo years ago, I ran against the slate and bund myself elected, somewhat to my sur- irise. Many of the other Board members had 'avored the opposition, but they couldnt iave been nicer or more cooperative to work with. As many of you remember, 1979 was a 7ear of grave financial problems for the Club, but everyone pulled together, officers and members alike, and we did weather the storm. The APC now seems on a sound financial footing. Hopefully, it will be several years before we have to institute any increases either in dues or Review charges.1980 has been a successful year in many ways. Our membership has grown substantially, we had another large and exciting entry at our February Specialty and our Summer Specialty in Oregon was a huge success. By overwhelming mandate of the membership, we voted to add the Major Faults to our Breed Standard, and as I write this, AKC has just approved the additions. Our Review Editor has settled into her job and is turning out excellent issues, one after the other. When you consider that just exactly one year ago she was a complete and absolute novice in such matters Im sure you will want to join me in a rousing cheer and a sincere vote of thanks.The high point of our club year is always the New York Specialty in February and the chance to meet and greet old friends and new members alike. With a Board Meeting on Saturday, the Annual Members Meeting immediately after the Specialty, followed by still another Board Meeting, it is a busy time as well as a weekend for fun and relaxation. Yes, New York is expensive-but where else can you see so many gorgeous specimens of our breed in one show, or meet so many of our fellow members and exhibitors I hope to see many, many of you there.SUMMER SPECIALTYThe San Diego Pomeranian Club will host the 1981 Summer Specialty subject to AKC approval in conjunction with the Cabrillo Kennel Club Show on May 16, 1981. The judge for the regular classes will be Mr. Darrell Baker subject to approval from AKC the Sweepstakes judge will be announced at a later date. This will be a two-show weekend. Be sure to save this date on your calendar. More information will be included in the next issue of the Review.ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTEWhen submitting ads please type them as you wish them to appear in the Review. We can assume no responsibility for the accuracy of ads that are handwritten. Your cooperation in sending typed ads will help to keep the Review on schedule and will be greatly appreciated by the Editor.If you are submitting a photo and wish to make a mask for it, please DO NOT tape the mask to the picture-just send it unattached. These masks, in order to be used, must be extremely accurate. It would probably be easier to just tell the Editor how much of the photo you want to show-for example, dog only, dog with a circular mask, dog, judge and handler, etc. Do not write on the face of the picture.Allow enough time in the mail for your material to reach the Editor by the deadline. It can take as long as a week for mail to cross the country.Please make all checks payable to the American Pomeranian Club, Inc., and not to the Pomeranian Review.APOLOGYWe apologize to Mary Straslicka, whose Ohio Pom Club column in the October issue appears to have been scrambled by gremlins.POMERANIAN REVIEWC\i'ueencureis pleased to present the elegant young males5-bFOXAIRE FRENCH VANILLA AlexSire Ch. Queenaire Double Scotch Dam Ch. Foxaire My Sweet Promise ex Chula Queenaire ChanceALEX is pictured here going BW at the age of seven months for a three-point major, handled by good friend Stephen Ayres. Linda and Steve bred this fine young man, and we are very pleased that they let us have him. He will figure prominently in our breeding program. Our thanks to judge Mr. Frank Sabella for his enthusiastic approval of Alex.Congratulations to Wayne and Bea George on their Kennel Visit.Dudley and Wanda Roach612 Woodrow Avenue Modesto, CA 95350 Ph 209 529-5270Handler Phyllis T. GreerPOMERANIAN REVIEWSECRETARYSREPORTbyDUDLEY ROACH 612 Woodrow Avenue Modesto, CA 95350As you will recall, the members of the American Pomeranian Club voted 116 to 18 to add major faults to the Standard. The American Kennel Club Board of Directors recently approved those revisions to the Standard. They have been published in the November, 1980, AKC Gazette. A copy of the revisions as they appeared in the Gazette is as followsThe Board of Directors of The American Kennel Club has approved the following revisions to the Standard for Pomeranians as submitted by the American Pomeranian ClubHead Add the following A round, domey skull is a major fault. Light pigment on nose or eye rims is a major fault.Teeth Add the following An undershot mouth is a major fault.Neck and Shoulders Add the following Out at elbows or shoulders is a major fault.Legs Add the following Down in pasterns is a major fault. Cow hocks or lack of soundness in hindlegs or stifles is a major fault.Coat Add the following A soft, flat, or open coat is a major fault.Color Add the following A white chest, foot, or leg on a whole-colored dog except white is a major fault. Trimming and Dewclaws Add the following Overtrimming beyond the location and amount described in the breed standard should be heavily penalized. Mr. H.W. Pottebaum has resigned as AKC Delegate. Mr. Fred C. Bassett has assumed that position effective immediately. Kris'W- ftCollins of Glendale Heights, IL, has been appointed by the Board to assume the position of Distribution Manager for the Review.The Dallas-Fort Worth Pomeranian Club has been granted permission to hold its Specialty Show March 20, 1981, at Fair Park, Womens Building in Dallas, Texas. Peggy J. Bush is the Secretary.We are pleased to welcome the following new membersCher Gordon 1442 E. Citation Tempe, AZ 85284 Ph 602 838-3953Sponsored by Dora Henderson and Dudley Roach.James and Sharon Mariner19212 Barrett LaneSanta Ana, CA 92705Ph 714 731-5218Sponsored by Nadine Hersil andJacqueline Liddle.Notice The Annual Meeting will be held on February 8, 1981, at the Loews-Summit Hotel in New York City immediately following the judging of the regular and additional classes of the Specialty Show.AMERICANPOMERANIAN CLUB, INC.This club is devoted to encouraging the owning, breeding and exhibiting of the Pomeranian dog and the protection and advancement of the breed.We are currently offering membership to all who are interested in these principles and aims.If you are interested in joining the Club, please contact the Secretary, or if you only wish to subscribe to the Review contact the circulation manager. Address on page 3, Review.NEW ADVERTISERSWe extend a warm welcome to a number of new advertisers in this issue of the Review and the last issue as well.POMERANIAN REVIEWsm foxArlSUN FOX I LOVE LENNISSPI can be seen accompanied by his gracious and enthusiastic handler, Marlene Scott HalseyWe wish to pay tribute to our very helpful and knowledgeable friend, Lennis Raines, who has given us the excellent start we needed for our future as Pom breedersexhibitors. Thank you, Lennis, for letting us have SPI.Claudia M. Lis and Edward J. Braczyk1461 B-9 Pawtucket Blvd.Lowell, Mass. 01854 Ph 617 453-80208 POMERANIAN REVIEWCOVER STORYby Ann Winter, WalesChampion Mycariad A Winter Flutter at Rosskear is only one of the many champion children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren descended from my legendary Champion Wynwrights Mid-Winter Boy. He was my first champion Pomeranian, bred by Betty Wainwright of the Wynwrights prefix, a clever breeder of many top Poms. James is now ten years old and in his heyday was not only the Top-Winning Toy in the country but also runner-up to the Dog of the Year 1973, winning five Toy Groups and three Reserve Bests in Show, all at Championship Shows. He found time to sire my first homebred champions and all the other winning Poms exported across the world. His granddaughter, Champion Ringlands Gaiety Girl at Rosskear, holds 18 Challenge Certificates, 13 Best of Breeds, one Toy Group, three Reserve Toy Groups and is one of the top bitches of the breed, winning in 1978 the coveted Points Cup for Top Pom. This Cup was also won by Mid-Winter Boy in 1973.Champion Rosskear Winterwonderland holds 7 C.C.s,Best of Breed Crufts 1977 and is the sire of the three latest Rosskear champions, my own Champion Ringlands Ring OGold at Rosskear, half brother to Gaiety Girl Swedish Champion Rosskear Redwood- wonder and in Florida, Davonshire Kennels Champion Rosskear Promised Land. This kennel also owns among other Rosskear champions Champion Ringlands Glad All Over at Rosskear, full sister to Gaiety Girl. Another successful Rosskear export is Gold Blackacre Kennels Champion Home James to Rosskear. Another super sire and winner, Champion Ringlands Ring OGold at Rosskear is having a winning career, and two of his most promising sons will be campaigned this year.Cover boy Champion Mycariad A Winter Flutter at Rosskear holds 14 C.C.s, one Toy Group, three Reserve Toy Groups, Top Pom Male and Best in Show at the Pomeranian Club Championship Show in 1978. And as the finale to a fabulous show career in 1979 he won his supreme honour as the CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS in the first ever Pedigree Pet Foods-sponsored competition, beating 1,555 champions all breeds. He is the sire of promising youngsters one son in Sweden has points towards his championship.1980 was the Diamond Jubilee year for Rosskear with 60 glorious C.C.s having been won, this in the short space of 814 years, thus elevating this small kennel of quality to the highest ranks.Unfortunately this year Rosskear will not be able to exhibit at Crufts as their owner Ann Winter has the honour to be judging the breed, an honour indeed, at the biggest Dog Show in the world.COLUMNIST NEEDEDWe are looking for a volunteer to write the Rebel Report for Sue Goddard, who has resigned as columnist. We thank Sue for her contributions to the Review. If you are interested in writing the column, please contact the Editor.FOR SALE Pom Reviews from the year 1959 thru 1980Total of 22 Years at 4 copies per year inMint ConditionPlus All the Good Pom Books for a full price of 300Stan GarwalRt. n2, Box 398 Barnesville, GA 30204 Ph 404 228-8456 after 600 p.m. Georgia timePOMERANIAN REVIEWCH. ROSSKEARS PROMISED LANDVjBESTOF WINNERSSTUART-FT.PIERCEKENNEL CLUBAPRIL 1979PHOTO BY EDUARDOSire Ch. Rosskear Winter WonderlandPromised Land finished with a 5 and a 4 point major and is the latest to join our family of Rosskear Champions. Thank you, Ann.We have two 10-month double Ch. Mid-Winter Boy-bred males on offer. Other Rosskear Stock Available.Also Some English Hadleigh-bred PuppiesDAVONSHIRE KNL. REG. 5726 Farragut St.Norman Jerome Hollywood, FL 33021305 987-51260 POMERANIAN REVIEWINTRODUCING ANDCH. CINQUAY YANKEE DOODLE DANDYr iiDandy is shown placing Second in the Group from the classes at under a year of age.THANK YOU, MR. FRANK HAZE BURCH.Dandy is a 4 lb., very typey, rich cream. He finished with stiff competition at the New York Progressive Toy Breed Show.7 Best of Breeds From the ClassesCo-owned and Handled by Lorinda Vasuta973V2 Cordova AvenueAkron, OH 44320POMERANIAN REVIEWPROUDLY PRESENTINGCH. CINQUAY YANKEE DOODLE DANDYHi V'J,, iiV \5r.NAn VvDandy is shown again placing Second in the Group from the classes. THANK YOU, MRS. LEOTA VANDEVENTER.Thank you also to the following judgesMrs. Jane Kay, Mrs. Merle Smith, Dr. Bernard Esporite, Mrs. Thomas Gately, Mr. Joseph Gregory, Mr. Stephen Shaw, Mrs. Maria Archer and Mr. Antonio Quiroga.Special thanks to Mr. Kenneth Miller and Mrs. Geraldine Hess for awarding Dandy 3 and 4 point majors.Dandy Will Now Begin His Career As A SpecialCo-owned and Handled by Lorinda Vasuta973V2 Cordova AvenueAkron, OH 443202 POMERANIAN REVIEWPOMERANIAN CLUB OF GREATER HOUSTON SPECIALTYby Claire HendrixOn Thursday, August 7,1980, the Houston Combined Specialty greeted a very nice roup of people and Poms. The entries were i bit lower than previously but no wonder, with the weather very hot and Hurricane Allen threatening.Our Sweepstakes judge was Mrs. Hazel Arnold of Houston. Ill relate the wins as given to me. The Sweepstakes winner was, from the 9-12 month Puppy Bitch class, DavonShire Hadleigh Liza AZ, from Davon- Shire Kennels, Reg., of Florida. Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes was Gold Gems Itsa Texican Tiger, owned by Erika Moureau.The regular classes were judged by Miss Sharon D. Griffin. She chose as her Winners Dog and Best of Winners Tellez Macho Star, owned by Bee Martinez. Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed was Cheelans Mindy, owned by Roxie Campbell. Best of Breed was awarded to Ch. Jeribeths Ivan Ideal, owned by Darrell and Olga Baker.trlJudgeMiss Sharon D. Griffin awards Best of Breed to Ch. Jeribeths Ivan Ideal, owned by Darrell and Olga Baker and handled by Darrell at the Pomeranian Club of Greater Houston Specialty. Photo by CottFrancis.The highlight of the day was being able to visit will all our out-of-town guests, who also attended our Annual Dinner, which washeld at the Steak Ale. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Mildred Patrick, Mr. Doug Baynham and Mrs. Rosemary Wise all came from Dallas and Mrs. Wharton came from Amarillo. Also attending were new member Roxie Campbells mother and grandfather from St. Louis and Mrs. Sue Goddard and daughter from Bristol, Virginia. Sue was presented with a Pom statue for her work in helping Norma ORourke redesign the Pom which we use for the Best of Breed trophy. It was so nice of all of you to come.The winners for the Combined Shows were as follows Friday at the Baytown K.C. Show, Winners Dog and Best of Winners was Robinhoods Instant Rerun, owned by M. Lewis, OK. Winners Bitch was Tellez Simply Hot-Stuff, owned by Tony Tellez. Best of Breed was Ch. Jeribeths Ivan Ideal, owned by the Bakers. On Saturday at the San Jacinto K.C. Show, Winners Dog and Best of Winners was again Robinhoods Instant Rerun. Winners Bitch was the Bakers Jeribeths Brassy and Best of Breed went to Ch. Jeribeths Ivan Ideal. At the Houston K.C. Show on Sunday, Robinhoods Instant Rerun was Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Breed. I understand he is a beautiful little Pom. Winners Bitch was Tim Sues Beauty Mark, owned by Sue Goddard.We certainly appreciate your support and enjoyed the visit from all our out-of-town guests. I hope I didnt miss anyone. Our judges did a fine job and we thank them. Last but certainly not least, thanks to all the club members who donated so much time and effort. The trophies were beautifully displayed by Trophy Chairman Kathy Flanakin. The Gibsons literally moved to the Astro Hall Glenda Womack and Olga Baker were in charge of Advertising and Publicity. Our Chief Ring Steward and Show Chairman was Molly Miller. Jean and George West were in charge of Special Services and Hospitality. Thanks to all of you for a job well done The Lord willin and the creeks dont rise, well see you next year.POMERANIAN REVIEWTELLEZ POMSProudly PresentsCH. TELLEZ SIMPLY HOT-STUFFa" Macs Mister Beaux Jangles x Shermacs Tina Dawn SurpriseShown winning Best of Breed at Rosenberg, Texas, under judge Mr. Clark C. Thompson. Pointed from Puppy Class and Best Puppy in Sweepstakes at the Dallas-Ft. Worth Specialty, March 21, 1980. This beautiful daughter of Beaux Jangles Best in Show and numerous Group wins will be bred to Olga and Darrell Bakers Ch. Jeribeths Ivan Ideal top-winning dog in Texas in January.A special Thanks to all the judges who saw her merit.Watch for Stuffs half-brother and half-sister in the Texas circuitTellez Macho Star - 5 point major first time out - Houston Combined Specialty Owner, Bee Martinez, Houston, TXTellez Simply Cinnamon Star - starting her show career in Nov. 1980. Thank you, Billy and Estelle McDonald, for letting us breed to yourCh. Macs Rare Addition Eddie.Tellez Simply Short Wiskers - waiting his turn in the Spring 81. Thank you,Opal Mosher, for letting us breed to your Ch. Tomanoll Tiny Town Talk Short Stack, sire of Ch. Mac's Mister Beaux Jangles.Puppies OccasionallyTony Tellez-OwnerHandler Tony and Connie Tellez612 IllinoisSouth Houston, TX 77587Mailing Address P.O.Box 203 South Houston, TX 77587 713 943-2548POMERANIAN REVIEWISAN DIEGO POMERANIAN CLUB FALL SPECIALTYbyAdrian AlfordV,Trophy Table at the San Diego Pomeranian Club Fall SpecialtyThe San Diego Pomeranian Club held its 'all Specialty on November 1, 1980, in con- inction with the Del Sur Kennel Club how. The show grounds were lovely and in rime condition for our tiny but mighty reed to strut its stuff. As usual our San iego weather was gorgeous.The trophies were extra special, hand- tade by Karens Creative Crafts, with an ex- uisite porcelain look.A total of 36 Pomeranians were presented, [any thanks to long-time breeder-judge [rs. Dorothy Bonner for judging our pecialty.Best Puppy was Emcees El Chico de Tico, vned by Barbara Paine, who graced us ith a trip from Connecticut. It was great to e her again.Winners Dog and Best of Winners was Jol- ' Wee Rusty of Peppi, owned by Randall rech.Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex as Sunrays Vanity Fair, owned by Fernb tJudge Mrs. Dorothy Bonner presents Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex to Sunrays Vanity Fair, owned by Fern Rodrigues and handled by Mitchell Wooten. Bergman Photo.POMERANIAN REVIEW-7XKVm3Best of Breed is awarded to Ch. Goforths My Timmy Boy, owned by V. Goforth and handled by John Brown in this Bergman photo.Rodrigues and handled by Mitchell Woote Vanity also attained her championship wi this win.Mrs. Bonner selected Ch. Goforths IV Timmy Boy as Best of Breed. Timmy owned by V. Goforth and exclusive handled by John Brown.The Best Brace was won by a pair of love cream bitches, Ch. Sno-Bunny of Pt. Lon and Shawn-Dee of Pt. Loma. These love ladies also have two Best Brace in Shows their credit. They are owned by one of o\ long-time breeders, Pauline Hughes. It such a pleasure to see a lady who h devoted so much time and effort to our lov ly breed still producing winners.After completion of judging, the San Diej Pomeranian Club hosted a buffet for a Pomeranian exhibitors. This renewed a li of old friendships and made some new oneThe San Diego Pomeranian Club cordial invites exhibitors from all areas to atter the American Pomeranian Clubs Wei Coast Summer Specialty in May of 1981.^Aettuood^Pometawicms Dj^eiTwo promising, inbred granddaughters of Ch. Silver Meadows Lil Red, wh. 91680. One in red. one in black.7 IT LY " ' \Bloodlines Pepper Pod, Silver Meadows, Corn DukeProven black brood - cobby, huge coat, tiny face, small, lovely pedigreeProven bright redor stud - showable, sound rear, darling face, tiny ears, excellent bite, sweet temperament, a real moverPictures and pedigrees available upon request. All shots including Parvo.ContactMrs. E.K. Louie P.O. Box 957 Milton, WA 98354POMERANIAN REVIEWBest in Show Brace Silver Bay Kennel Club of San Diego4-iSilver Baij KennciOF SAN DIEGOCh. Lancer of Sunray x Sunrays ReginaJudge Dr. Q. Laham Handler Adrian AlfordCH. SNO-BUNNY OF POINT LOMA SHAWN-DEE OF POINT LOMA 6 Pts.Both these little cream Poms were sired by my Ch. Shawnee of Point Loma out of related dams. They are look-alikes of the sire, his sire, Ch. Shawn, and his sire, Ch. Adonis. They will be shown in coming events while their coats allow both being girls. Pauline Hughes, owner.Puppies - Adults - Stud ServicePOINT LOMA POMERANIANSPauline B. Hughes714 753-58071726 Crest Dr. Encinitas, Cal. 92024POMERANIAN REVIEWNUMBER ONE POMERANIAN SIREBy the Kennel Review SystemAM. MEX. INT. WORLD F.C.I. CH. SUNRAYS LIL BEAVERaym.Proudly introduces his latest beautiful champion daughtersCH. KUKLAS DIAMOND OH SO CH. MILLBROOKS LOLA GRACE3'HP jjIrikEBreeder-Owner Barbara Paine8508 Courtland Ave. Stanford, CT 06902Breeder-Owner Dora Henderson2501 E. Karen Drive Phoenix, AZ 85032Two more offspring have finished and two have foreign titles. Beaver is the only Pom in the U.S. to have an F.C.I. world title.OwnersTed and Kim DickinsonBox 517Bonita, CA 92002 714 463-9006HandlerAgent Beverly Griffithss POMERANIAN REVIEWVISIT TO WESTMOST KENNELSby Jean SchrollToday we are going to visit Wayne and Bea George of Westmost Kennels in Lakeside, iregon. Lakeside is on the edge of the eautiful Sand Dunes National Park. These unes are all that separate the Georges from le Pacific Ocean, thus the name Westmost.-View of Westmost Kennels.Mrs. George tells us that her curiosity usual- y leads her to ask people how and why they ot started in Poms. She then gives the eir- umstances that led to the creation of Vestmost Kennels.In 1960 the Georges sold their supermarket .nd became semi-retired. A very dear friend lad been given what they now know was a rery fine Pomeranian bitch. Vicki, their riend, decided that the Georges should have a om since they had fallen love with Tinker, n due time a good stud was located and a pup- iy was on the way for the Georges. Due to ig- lorance on their part the only puppy did not ive. Vicki was determined that they were gong to have a Pom and said, We will try igain. Tinker produced two lovely puppies, a nale and a female. The Georges took the emale and Vicki kept the male. Tinker was hen spayed. At this time no one had any houghts of raising Poms or showing them. No me realized that Tinker was a very nice Pom md could have been shown.The little Pom baby was named Wi Toi. In he Georges eyes she was the sweetest, mostbeautiful Pom ever bred, though they now know she was not a show dog by todays standards. Most people who saw Wi Toi said that she looked just like a little red fox and the Georges agreed. They decided they should breed her at least once. This they did, with one darling little male puppy as a result. This little fellow was given to another friend, although the knowledge they have now tells them this was a show quality puppy. In November 1963, Wi Toi became paralyzed in the rear quarters. Their vet said it was just a pinched nerve and would be okay but it did not turn out that way. After visits to several vets and to their own chiropractor they were told she would not be with them for more than two years. After one month, however, she was on her feet again, though never with the agility she had always had. She would run at times but most often hopped like a rabbit. Wayne would massage her by the hour and Bea knew this was a great part of what brought her back. Knowing how hard it would be when she would leave them, Bea decided to get a puppy for Waynes birthday and as Bea says, ILats the one single act that put us where we are today. It was the point when they became no longer just pet owners but the beginning of a breeding kennel that would house up to thirty dogs. Wi Toi left them at 15 years of age. The Georges felt blessed that they had her as long as they did.The new puppy, Tiz Toi Tu, was a gorgeous wolf sable. She was a fine brood bitch and gave them many lovely puppies during her productive years, but never another wolf sable. They tried every cross they could think of but no wolf sable. When Tiz Toi Tu developed arthritis and had to be given up, it was a great heartbreak. Bea has continually looked for another wolf sable.By this time they were definitely a kennel with about a dozen dogs, mostly orange. They met a dear neighbor who was a dog lover incomparable. Margaret loved the dogs and they loved her. She always picked them up and loved them, so they knew her well. Wayne and Bea trusted her and could hire her at a price they could afford to stay in their home when they went away. For years they were able toPOMERANIAN REVIEWFive Westmost Puppies.come and go as they pleased, until Margarets death in 1975.In 1971 they had about twenty dogs and had purchased a new Winnebago motorhome and decided to see some of America first-hand. Their plan also included visits to as many Pom kennels as possible. The motorhome had to be remodeled to accommodate the Poms they were going to take with them. Wayne is very handy this way and can fix almost anything as long as its wood.The next six months they traveled this land visiting 46 states and many, many breeders, being privileged to see a great many lovely dogs. They began to realize that the bug had really bitten them and wanted to acquire something really good. At that time they were just beginning to show. They found showing to be a real challenge and were looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow at least that is what it seemed like at the time.On their route they found a male parti-color, whom they used several times but got only one parti-color pup, a male who produced no parti- colors. They later sold him along with a young female to some folks who moved to Texas. The new owners bred the dogs and now have a beautiful five-month old parti- that is being shown in puppy matches and doing some winning.Their trip also included a visit to Edna Girardot and all her Poms, including the greatCavilier, Linda and Molly Miller and Ch. Celoi Celae, Jackie Klein and many others. All wen so gracious and helpful. During the trip the whelped two litters of puppies, giving then more on returning than they had started withBad luck in Minnesota brought the trip to ai abrupt halt they were hit by some young pec pie, resulting in serious injury to Wayne back. At the time of the accident they were oi their way to Mrs. Van Hoozers to look for white Pom. They made it to her place am found their lovely Sno Toi. Sno Toi was thei pride and joy for many years until she lef them a few months ago. She was an excellen brood bitch and produced many lovely puppies but none as nice as she was.A year later Wayne had to have bad surgery. He still cannot be on his feet or wall for long periods of time. They decided to go b the Houston Specialty when he was well, am once again Margaret took over the kennel. Thi time they went in a trailer that was fixed t accommodate a dozen or so dogs. They met lot of the Texas folks, including Ken and Edit Rose Mayes. While spending a couple of day at the Mayes, Edith Rose told them that the. - V5Wayne and three current puppies.0 POMERANIAN REVIEWWESTMOST KENNELIntroducing Our Very Special Boyri ' v CH. WESTMOST BLACK JACKSire Ch. Holder's A Lil Red Flash Dam Silver Meadows ThistleShown finishing at the Coos Kennel Club Show on July 4, 1980 under judge Mrs. Jean Fancy. Handled by Jean Schroll.We are expecting several litters from quality dams and champion sires.Wayne and Bea GeorgeP.O. Box 297Lakeside, Ore. 97449 HandlerPh 503 759-3498 Jean SchrollPOMERANIAN REVIEWmust learn to do a lot of things for their dogs themselves or they could not raise Poms veiy long us the vet hills would eat them up. Wayne then purchased a veterinary book and began to study it. Rea told him that she could have bought a nice dog for what the book cost Wayne said it would more than pay for itself and it has.Next came a visit with the Miller girls. There Rea found her wolf sable. The problem wis how to get it", sis the girls did not want to give it up. Tile Georges insisted and the Milleis finally gave in. Rea says she thinks it was to get rid of them as they did not want to leave without the puppy. Today. Nicole", as she is known, is the queen bee at the Georges'. They also acquired a bitch with a parti-color background that produced one parti-color.The bust two or three years have found them getting closer to their goal, that pit of gold at the end of the rainbow. They began to look for studs to hopefully improve their already good stock, acquiring fh. Pi] Puff 0 Willow.My first exjrerience with the Georges came about when I had been asked to judge a match in their area. I gave one of their dogs Rest in Match. To quote Rea. "That made you something sjiecial in our book." They asked about 'h. Holder's A Li'l Red Flash, whom they had seen at shows, and decided to come and see him. They teally liked him and decided toI ilRecent Champion and Group Winner Ch. Jay- Jay's Ounce O' Bounce.use him in their bleeding program.One of these matings gave Rea her bigg dream-to own a black and tan champion. -Ji this year the Gemges black and tan son of Holders A Lil Red Flash became the fifteen champion puppy for Texas. Ch. Westmos Black Jack or B.J., as he is affectionate known, is the spitting image of his father, or in black and tan.By combining Skylark and Aristic bloodlin the Georges have come up with a really nice 1 tie 1 lb. male. Ch. -Jay-Jay's Ounce O'Bouni who just recently completed his championsh The Georges hope they have found their sup rlog. He has group placements to his credit at has only Jiegun his show career. He is a gran son of Ch. Skylark Cinnamon Banner and C Holder's A Li'l lied Hash, by the Texas" si Ch. -Jay-Javs Flashy Irish and out of -Jay-Jay Spicy of Rvals. Roth grandparents are R dogs and Wayne and Iter hope Ch. Rouncy w follow in their pawprints.23138Y -r ^p4 ft. x 20 inch puppy crib, a permanent fixtur in the kitchen. Puppies become a real part c the people world" at a very young age.The kennel is located next to the bedroom a the end of the house, as is the whelping room Rea and Wayne take turns when a bitch is dui to whelp. Someone is with the prospective mother around the clock, each taking two-hour stints until the babies arrive.Wayne is a believer in feeding two times POMERANIAN REVIEWy so this hikes quite a bit of time out of each y. Everything is scrubbed and bedding wash- daily and each dog is loved many times a y.Wayne is a wixidworker by hobby and he has any power tixils in his shop, with little "crit- rs running around, not a bit afraid of all the iise. During his wixidworking if the dogs beg be picked up, Wayne stops the machinery, cks them up and gives them a pat. Wayne ent months making the trophies for the na- nal Specialty held in Portland hosted by the ilumbia Pomeranian Club. I'm sure you all w the pictures of the beautiful trophy tablems-mimm- J W. . V Jstsf, V J L ' - .ea in the front yard. The dogs are exercised ere often.i our bust Pom Review. These trophies were 11 made of native Myrtle wcxid.Bea's hobby is flowers. She has a greenhouse nd raises many small plants for her garden lub's annual sale. Her front yard has many are floweis.Since meeting Wayne and Rea my life has ieen much easier. As most of you know I am a irofessional handler and cannot be at home as nuch as I would like. Rea and Wayne have aken my dogs and are continuing to use much if my bkxxiline. We have worked together for nine time now.One last Icxik at the travelers. Rea and tVayne had told me they always wanted to go o Alaska and I had always had that dream, xi. So in 1977 we embarked on the trip we'll ilwavs remember. On July 19th we started outwith six adult dogs and two two-week old pu] pies. We had the gixxl fortune to have Florence Reals' Ch. Skylark Cinnamon Banner with us and to make our trip complete, Ch. Ranner went RIS at the Alaska K.C. Shows. We continued on our trip for the entire month and what a trip it was. but that is another stonyPlush Pippon"Next Year's StarCongratulationsandContinued Success toWAYNEANDBEA GEORGE ofWESTMOST KENNELSEarl and Averil Asbeck3746 S.E. Caruthers Portland, Oregon 97214POMERANIAN REVIEW, 1BIS WinnerSire of 15 championsSire of Ch. JayJays Flashy IrishCH. HOLDERS A LIL RED FLASHVCH. JAYJAYS FLASHY IRISHSire ofCh. JayJays Ounce O BounceGroup Winner Owned by Bea and Wayne George Bred by Jean SchrollCH. JAYJAYS OUNCE O BOUNCECongratulations to Bea and Wayne George for their Kennel VisitJean Schroll12959 S. New Era Rd. Oregon City, Ore. 97045 503 655-4975POMERANIAN REVIEWBRADLEYS POMERANIANSpresentsCh. Bradleys Naughty Noisemaker1 L Ms.Sire Ch. Holders A LiI Red Flash Dam Bradleys Ginger SnapNoisy is the litter brother of Ch. Bradleys Pandora Surprise.Judge Mrs. Jean Fancy Breeder Shirley Bradley Handler Jean Schroll Congratulations Wayne and Bea George on your Kennel Visit. BRADLEYS POMSShirley Bradley Catherine Bradley HeningtonPh 206 848-481316111-78th Ave. E. Puyallup, Wash. 98371POMERANIAN REVIEWBRADLEYS POMERANIANSpresentsCh. Tomanolls RomeoA\rS.riseSire Ch. Tomanolls Tiny Tornado O Macout of Ch. Robinhood's Duplicate CopyDam Tomanolls Cha Cha ChaRomeo is litter brother of Ch. Tomanolls Juliet and uncle to Ch. Tomanolls Tiny Teddy Bear.Judge James Vaughters, Sr. Breeder Opal Mosher Handler Jean SchrollSome Puppies AvailableBRADLEYS POMSShirley BradleyCatherine Bradley Henington 16111-78th Ave. E.Ph 206 848-4813 Puyallup, Wash. 983716 POMERANIAN REVIEWCONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES toOur Very Dear FriendsWAYNE AND BEA GEORGEon your Kennel VisitAlso a Big Wish for Your Continued Success,fromChuck and Muriel Gunther CHAR-MURS POMERANIANS4314 S.E. Raymond St. Milwaukie, Ore. 99222ANADORS POMERANIANSI 4VrjeANADORS SILVER N GOLDScotia Trails End Dark Folly x Pomirish Little Matilda Pictured 6V2 months WB-BOS at St. Croix Valley under Dr. FieldAnn WelshingerSuperior, Wis. 54880R. 2, Box 448 715 399-2702POMERANIAN REVIEWCh. La Posh Sgt. Duff Ch. Sparkling Cavs Timsun Tia'MCh. Russells Fox Flame Red Rascal IICh. La Posh Timstopper Blak-Jack Ch. La Posh Bobs Red FezCongratulations to Bea and Wayne George on your Kennel Visit.Best Wishes for Continued Success and Appreciation for all the extra work onthe Summer Specialty.Deepest Sympathy to Ruth Beam on the loss of her Ch. Great Elms Timstoppers Image.LA POSH KENNELMildred Reese13455 N. Piney Lake Rd.Parker, CO 80134 303 841-5833POMERANIAN REVIEWBehind the New Championsrhree generation pedigrees of new Pom champions belonging to members of the American meranian Club will be printed free, if sent in by the owner. Photograph and additional tails as to owner, breeder and short summary of the show career not more than four lines 11 be published upon receipt of 15.50 and the glossy print. Should a negative of the dog be on e with the Review, the charge is 9.50.H. QUE SERA GIGI OF GOLDEN LOWrange Female reeder Elva McGilbry wner Erin Hundley lohomish, WACh. Naps Little Burbon King's ADM Bet-Lus AD Happy Holiday Naps Sir Victory Star olden Glow Sugar George SireGolden Glow Jon Jon Golden Glow Darlene Fa-Robs Darla Ch. Naps Van Toots Puff Ch. Naps Little Duke Susie Que XVh. Bet-Lus Little Dukes Joy DamCh. Jolly Jack III Naps Jolly Misty Star Naps Star Dust1H. SILVER MEADOWS JOY O iEGACYrange FemaleIreeder-Owner Jacquelyn Klein lilver Springs, N.Y.Ch. Bonners Darlastyle Xmas Toy Ch. Bonners Kristin StarmistCh. Bonner's Pepper-K Goldmist Jh. Bonners Lisastar Legacy SireCh. Bonners Stylemodel Wee Wag Bonners Little Miss WagBonners Sunfire Mischief Ch. Silver Meadows Sun-Dae Cub Ch. Silver Meadows Frostee Cub Silver Meadows Ruffles lilver Meadows Jennifer DamCh. Silver Meadows Tiger Silver Meadows Taffy DollSilver Meadows GeraldineCH. CINQUAY YANKEE DOODLE DANDYCream MaleBreeder Cynthia ThomasOwners Lorinda Vasuta Cynthia ThomasAkron, OhioCh. Scotia Cavaliers Ringmaster Jewel Ken Flaming Fantasy Jewel Kens Wee Flambeau Jewel Ken Crumpet N Cream SireAdkins Snow White Tippy Adkins White CamelliaAdkins Wee White Windy Adkins Snow White Tippy Adkins White Christmas Adkins Black Violet Jewel Kens Little White Dove DamBaron PuffLady Snowball of Coram Cotton Candy GirlCH. MAY MORNING END OF THE RAINBOWOrange-Sable Male Breeder-Owner Sophie H. Mayes West Chester, PACh. Blairs Solitaire Ch. May Morning Bravo Bravo May Morning Susie Q.May Morning Social Lion SireCh. Great Elms Timstopper Again May Morning Alice Pomwin Busybody Ch. May Morning Bravo Bravo May Morning Moonwalker Pomwin BusybodyCh. May Morning Pie In The Sky DamAm. Can. Ch. Goldpaz Jonnie MidnightMay Morning Kissin CousinDEADLINE FOR APRIL IS FEBRUARY 15th.POMERANIAN REVIEWwiiMkOBEDIENCENEWSEMMA HEYDE 170 Chicago Way San Francisco, CA 94112Sincere congratulations and best wishes to all of you with obedience Poms completing degrees in the past year. I know there are many, many more than are ever mentioned in this column, but believe me, we obedience enthusiasts love them all.Teresa Livezey of Fair Play, Missouri, is the proud owner of SAVAGES BO JO, who completed his CD last spring. Bo Jo finished in his first three trials, but Teresa says they had so much fun that they went to five trials in all. Their record is rather impressive April 12, Oklahoma City, 0K First Place and Highest Scoring Pom-score 196 April 13, Tulsa, OK-qualifying score of 193V2 April 27, Springfield, MO-Second Place two-way runoff-score 19614 May, 3, St. Louis, MOHighest Scoring Dog from the Toy group-score 196 May 4, St. Louis, MO-qualifying score 192V4. We should be hearing from this happy pair again soon as they are now training for CDX.Linda Gallacher of Tigard, Oregon, sent a lovely letter which contained the good news that her Buttons has completed his CDX. Linda worked very hard with this little dog, but the results were well worth it. Their record First Place with a score of 1934 at the Chintimini K.C. Show tied for Fourth Place with a score of 19414 at Olympic Dog Fanciers Show and last but not by any means the least, First Place and High Scoring Pomeranian with a score of 19714 at the Portland Dog Obedience Club Show. Best of all, says Linda, at the last show Buttons won a leg on the Tony Tongue Challenge Trophy, which must be won three times for permanent possession They are going right on to UD now, and we wish them lots of good luck. Linda is also training Buttonsdaughter Katie, whom she says is a pc obedience prospect, but what will you bet hear about another CD in the near future Linda is an excellent trainer and has cor up with a very good tip on collars. She sa I had a very hard time fitting Katie as s is very tiny and has a large head and ti neck. The running ring of her collar w always flying up and hitting her in the fai I now simply cut the chain in half with wi cutters, trim to the the desired length a then attach the cut ends with a jewelry cla necklace clasp. It is plenty sturdy, as would never give her a correction ha enough to snap it. Incidentally, a wh back I had a friend who used this successfi ly on a Chihuahua.NO KENNEL VISIT IN APRILThere will be no kennel visit in the Api issue as that issue is sent to all judges censed for Poms. Lets make it a big issi filled with beautiful pictures of 01 beautiful Poms.POMIRISH JACK N THE BOX introduceshis only Arkansas sonTAMIS J. ALDO BEARWatch for Aldo in the Ark. CircuitBoth father and son at stud to approved bitchesPuppies Usually AvailableTonia ONeill KITI Kennel1608 S. Cedar Pine Bluff, AR 71603 501 536-5554Member Board of Directors, ARK Pom ClubCongratulations Wayne Bea George on your Kennel VisitPOMERANIAN REVIEWSUNSWEPTIs Proud to AnnounceBUTTONS HAS EARNED HIS CDXAndrews Wee Red Laird CDXLIT2Si.Nil Ch. Andrews Pics Jimbo x Scotia Cavs A-Tisket A-TasketPictured after taking 1st place in Open A and winning a leg on the Tony Tongue Challenge Tray, Portland Dog Obedience Club under Judge Jerry Fletcher. Score - 197V2Other 2 legs for his CDX193'2 1st place Chintimini K.C. - Judge Mrs. Ruth Tabaka194Vt tied for 4th place Olympia Dog Fanciers - Judge James CrumpDaughter Katie Sunswept Wee Katie of Andrews is now on her way to a CD.Congratulations to Wayne and Bea George on their Kennel VisitTim and Linda Gallacher 12367 SW Walnut503 620-7820 Tigard, Oregon 97223POMERANIAN REVIEWFROM CANADAby JOAN GRANT Box 1423 Golden, B.C. VOA IHO, CanadaWhile preparing a delightful tale written by Marge Gorman, all about a Pom game, for Peacock News, I began thinking about all the games the dogs here have invented to pass their days.This summer I have had a two-acre lawn fenced, so now the dogs all have lots of room to run when it is their turn in there. And of course this means lots more scope for game invention. As I use any excuse as a good time to stop for tea or coffee, I spend a fair bit of time in my lawn chair as a spectator.One young Sheltie, who is a long-term boarder, has decided the soccer ball is just the perfect item in the toy box. She has worked out a game of chest-ball. The occasional use of the mouth is permitted if the ball becomes unruly, as she chests it back and forth across the lawn until she errs and it ends in a hole, or the slough, or perhaps under the saskatoon bushes. Of course, she is ready for more if the spectator will only get up and kick it back into open territory.The Poms, though, have a team sport going. Surely is it and the object of the game seems to be to get her in such a way as to make her furious, so a good scrap can take place. This isnt easy to do for she is not only the speed queen here, but also is an expert dodger. Eventually Kiss and Mork work as partners and one or the other tumbles her into the temper.Meanwhile another Pom, Tinker, is a loner. Well, not really a loner-but she couldnt care less where other dogs are, or people, either. The cat is all she has on her mind. Once she has found the cat and circled him until he is dizzy and ready to wave a paw at her, she darts in and out, seeing just how clean she can get his face without him touching her. He occasionally manages a fence-pole sit to escape, but she patiently waits on the grass and makes sure he knows she loves him the minute he descends. If he calls time out for a nap, she stretches alongside and tips her head to catch every nuance of his purr. The slightest sign he might move has her on her toes, all agog forthe next inning.A youngster, Scraps the Pom pup, alo with his friend, retired Finnish Sp matron, Dora, uses apples as props for l game. Windfalls will do but if none are h dy, then any apple left within reach will occasionally from the picnic table. Dc waddles out to the sunniest patch of gr with her apple stuffed in her mouth. She joined by Scrappy, who then irritates her i til she makes a rush at him, where upon darts in, steals the fruit and dashes c always in a circle so he can be sure to end near enough for her to once again start chew it. Later these two can be found in t same sunny area with the Pom curled up the flank of the larger dog.Back in the building, for she has fou that mouth ball needs a solid wall to successfully played, our Cinder-Rella is bu hurtling her tiny hardball at the walls, a bounding in a frenzy to retrieve it just case any other dog might see it. This game solitaire can go on for so long that Ive nev stayed to the finish, but she must store t ball carefully for she always knows where is for the next game. I remember wh Nance first came to our kennel she playec similar game, only she preferred a marb and woe betide any shins that got in the w of it. I wonder if Nance coached Relly un she mastered this artAnother game here is played by the Fin Kotka, but he prefers to get spectator i volvement, so he brings a ball and drops near a foot. His delight if it is thrown is on surpassed by his delight if he succeeds in n returning with it, but can escape to t pasture to try to lose it there. No doubt i could locate all the balls he has taken o there Id have quite a collection. His biggt thrill came when he stole a pumpkin abo twenty inches in diameter, which I eventu ly found with only a small hole in one sicDo you wonder, as I end my tea breaks am full of ambition and determined that i matter what life brings, I intend to sti with the dogs.POMERANIAN REVIEWGOLDEN GLOW POMERANIANS They Do Breed On. rw-va A mtZlmCH.BEST YET OF ASHBURN4CH. GOLDEN GLOW DANDY Son of Bombardier, multiple BIS winner. Watch our future ads for modern Golden Glow winners who continue his type, soundness and winning ways.INT. CH. DROMORE BOMBARDIERFoundation sire of the Golden Glow Line - son of Best Yet. His name can be traced in all of our pedigreesAlicia BauerPh 503 475-2796Gateway Star Route, Box 486Madras, Ore. 97741POMERANIAN REVIEWGOLDEN GLOW POMERANIANS They Do Breed OnWith a great deal of pride I announce that the Poms of Golden Glow Kennel are now permanently at home with us in Madras, Oregon.Pomeranians and Sally Elva McGilbry became a part of my life when, while still in grade school, I accompanied Sally to the shows to handle the youngsters while she professionally exhibited her sure-fire winners-many times to Group and BIS wins. My secret desire was always to BEAT HER, and on more than one occasion a Golden Glow puppy did succeed in doing just that.Sallys knowledge of the breed, together with the strict guidelines she used to select individuals for her breeding program, soon skyrocketed the Golden Glow Pomeranians to international attention. Sally was soon accepting many prestigious judging assignments across the country.Through the world of dogs Sally met her husband Vance The Chief. He is well-known for his famous Columbia River German Shorthaired Pointers. Many top wins, including BIS at Westminster, are due his love of this great Sporting breed.Today, I accept with great joy the dogs who are the result of fifty years of love and dedication. I invite all of you who know the Pomeranian to share my joy in thanking Our God for giving us this special Golden Glow Lady. Sally McGilbry will continue to guide and be a part of our program. The Golden Glow banner will continue to fly I believe that They Do Breed On.We have for sale a young orange male show prospect.Alicia BauerPh 503 475-2796Gateway Star Route, Box 486Madras, Ore. 97741POMERANIAN REVIEWCHOOSING AN OBEDIENCE CLASSbyClaudiaObedience classes are necessary to gain ntrol of your pet, whether for home anageability or obedience competition, re desired qualities of reliability and eadiness are provided by new dogs and peo- e in a place away from home. Training asses also provide incentive to work daily id to achieve weekly goals.There are two types of training oppor- mities offered to the public. The first is the rivate training school operated by a lecific person the other, a class sponsored f an American Kennel Club-affiliated obe- ience or breed club. Each individual rganization must be evaluated on its own lerit.If you are fortunate to live in an area with choice of training facilities, plan to valuate each by attending several sessions s an observer before investing time and roney. Upon entering the facility your first mpression should be one of orderliness and riendliness. The class should include happy ogs with tails wagging and handlers and in- tructors who are enjoying their work. Equipment should be properly demon- trated, used and fitted. A definite plan for ach level of training and continuity of infractor's methods should be evident. Upon alking with class members andor represen- atives of the facility, note where they place heir emphasis-general control and jsefulness, obedience degrees or high scores n competition. Ideally, it will be all three, inquire into their success in each area. An anderstanding of the training methods used md class members ability to assess their logs training needs should be apparent to you, especially in more advanced classes.The instructors themselves must be qualified, display confidence and have control of their class. Since the AKC does not certify that people who present themselves as obedience instructors are capable of doing so, evaluation of the class and instructor becomes doubly important. A good instructor should have well-mannered dogs of his own and participate in obedience as a sport. The instructor must continually increase his. Frankknowledge of training dogs of all sizes and dispositions through literature and seminars he must understand and utilize many different instructional techniques. A thorough enjoyment of assisting people is a must.If you live in an area which does not have a quality facility or instructor you must prepare yourself in advance with as much knowledge of Pom training as possible. Contact your new instructor and discuss Toy training. You can both learn together and a sincere instructor will welcome the challenge.Obedience training is a mental sport, especially with Pomeranians. Avoid training classes which insist all dogs, regardless of size, be trained by identical methods. An organization which is not familiar with Toy training will be obvious by Toy handlers with collars and leads of inappropriate size and handlers being instructed to give corrections inappropriate to a Poms size and disposition.There are many different methods of dog training used successfully. They are based on teaching, praise and correction. Some methods are based on the medium-sized dog with an eager-to-please disposition and others are based on teaching the most aggressive or reluctant dog to be dependable. Regardless of where each method is coming from, they are not aimed at the Pom-sized dog. A Pom handler should absorb all information available through literature, classes and seminars, then carefully consider and modify it before putting it to use on the Pom.Before any training, a Pomeranian handler must have earned his dogs confidence and respect. The handler must have an alert eye and never place his Pom in a position where the dog may be harmed. Early games teach the dog that learning is fun and give him confidence. These factors, plus consistency in what you expect from your Pom will lay the foundation for later accomplishments.I have been continually active in the sportPOMERANIAN REVIEWGala, CDX and Viva. CDX, TDof obedience for eighteen years, earning fourteen obedience degrees and instructing obedience classes. I have trained two Poms that have earned their Companion Dog Excellent degrees, with one also earning a Tracking Degree. They are now working ontheir Utility degrees. It has only been in 1 last several years that Pomeranians happ have become an integral part of my li First came Gala, CDX, who is a big dog a 6 lb. body. She is our wild dog of 1 North, who enjoys hikes through the woe chasing rabbits, squirrels and ducks. S takes command of the forest through seasons of the year. Though she is a tou nut who loves shows and the ring she ca really see any sense to daily training. Afl deciding another Pom was in order Ge presented us with a one-puppy litter. T1 puppy is Viva, CDX, TD. Viva gave me wh I wanted and is a wonderful 4Vi lb. gi Unlike her mother she loves daily worki sessions, hates running in the woods, unev littered ground and cold weather. Just li people-no two dogs are alikeParticipation in the sport of obedience quires hard work. Regardless of degrei classes, competition and scoring systems, t many enjoyable hours spent working wi your dog and the many friendships mai make it all worthwhile.M^oiiMg^UemoAyTAMMYLost But Never ForgottenGoldie K. MandleyCH. THELDUNS WEE BONNIE TAMMYNovember 20, 1974 - September 29, 1980501 Dover Rd. Glen Burnie, MD 21061POMERANIAN REVIEWCALIFORNIA REPORTDy WANDA ROACH 612 Woodrow Avenue Modesto, CA 95350 am delighted to once again be writing a umn for the Pomeranian Review. It is my jective to make the column informative d interesting not only to the novice, but so to the long-time breeders. To meet these als, I would appreciate input from iders, not only in my section of the coun- f, but from anyone wishing to contribute formation of interest. Show results will t be listed unless it is a win of some agnitude, since show results are available the American Kennel Gazette.There have been many areas that I have en tempted to write about in the last few ars. As a result, I have had some difficulty ciding on a beginning. Therefore, I will be ling a series of three articles on the Code Ethics, which I feel is often most abused, ften it is abused unknowingly, but in this stance, ignorance is no excuse. As we are quired to read and to sign a statement to e fact that we have read and will comply ith the Code of Ethics, we should all be miliar with its contents. Hopefully, we ive a copy for reference.I also wish to state that my first and only ijective is the preservation of the Pomer- lian as set forth in our Standard. I am not terested in attacking anyones breeding actices or opinions therefore, if I do iknowingly upset anyone, perhaps the in- vidual should take a more objective look at le Standard and at their breeding practices ideas.One of the most important items from the andpoint of maintaining the breed is Item 10, which states In my breeding program will keep alert for and work to control idor eradicate inherited problems and con- itions that are particular to my breed, and reed as closely as possible to the Standard the Breed.In order to achieve this end, breeders must e knowledgeable in the difference between rhat is inheritable and what is congenital, febster defines each as the following Inheritable that which is derived from an ncestor or which is transmissible to an heiror offspringCongenital acquired during development in the uterusAll breeders, at some time, may have one of these conditions. It is their responsibility to find out which term applies and act accordingly. Any abnormal physical deformity or any sudden death in a seemingly healthy dog should be checked by a vet to determine the cause, if possible. If a good veterinarian is not available, x-rays and reports can be submitted to almost any veterinarian school, along with a request for information. If the condition can be deemed inheritable, then the breeding stock involved should be eliminated from breeding programs to prevent further spread of the condition. This is a difficult task, but at this point the true lovers of the breed are separated from those who merely mate two dogs for puppies. We are responsible for what we bring into the world therefore, the well-being of the breed must be our prime objective.Congenital problems, on the other hand, are the results of something such as an injury or virus infection that has occurred during the gestation of the bitch for that litter only. Other litters will not be affected unless those same conditions are repeated at the same time and in the same manner. The chances of this happening are so small that I would not be afraid to use that individual for other breedings.I will close by stressing we must be as knowledgeable in our breeding program as possible and then use that knowledge to the very best of our ability.Item 6 will be the subject of mjr next column. Anyone wishing to contribute is welcome.ANNIVERSARY ISSUESWe still have copies of the Anniversary Issue available at 7.95 each. To order, send check to the Circulation Manager, address on page three.POMERANIAN REVIEWAURORA POMERANIANS3FIRST IN GROUPBURLINGTON K.C. AUGUST 16.1980BOLSON PHOTO. __ .v ^YifiifWftnaiL'EiHiggAA"CH. AURORAS PRETENDERPerkins wins the Group under judge Robert Wills at Burlington K.C. in strong Midwest Toy competition. Thanks, Mr. Wills, for seeing beyond his blown coat to his nice sound little legs.Our congratulations to Jim and Sharon Mariner on finishing Ch. Hazelwoods First Time Out.We have two female puppies by Perkins out of his grandmother. Whelped early July. Inquiries invited.Chuck and Jackie Liddle15630 Ridgemont S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372Professional Handler612447-4901POMERANIAN REVIEWEMCEES POMERANIANSt XxV A J.I'X-HBEST OFBREEDV80AS8ir aCH. EMCEES SPARKLING CHIPCh. Chips of Diamond x Emcees Sparkling Hot TamaleWe wish to express our sincere appreciation for the many calls and letters of sympathy upon our loss of CH. CHIPS OF DIAMOND. We are fortunate to have his full brother CH. EMCEES SOLID GOLD DIAMOND as well as some of his progenyCh. Emcees Sparkling Chip Hillsboros Golden Chip Emcees Chips of Diamond II Emcees Legacy of ChipsMorris and Betty Carson804 798-78826208 Pochins Pathway Ashland, Va. 23005POMERANIAN REVIEWEMCEES POMERANIANS.. trjib__irCH. EMCEES CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCKCh. Chips of Diamond x Emcees Sparkling Hot TamaleBlocker finished in straight shows, winning over specials. Owned by Rose Ann Jones and Jerrie Freia. ' lr r'HILLSBOROS GOLDEN CHIPCh. Chips of Diamond x Emcees Golden Girl of Tara, a Tico daughterC.J. has both of his majors and a total of 11 points from the puppy class.Morris and Betty Carson 6208 Pochins Pathway804 798-7882 Ashland, Va. 23005POMERANIAN REVIEWPACIFIC NORTHWEST NEWS VIEWSbyERIN HUNDLEY 19101 67th Street S.E. Snohomish, WA 98290Two very exciting things happened out re recently a great seminar on movement id a neat Pom winning big for his owners commemorate their Kennel Visit. Ch. Jay- ,ys Ounce O Bounce, owned by Bea and ayne Myrtlewood Trophy George, was st of Breed at Idaho Capitol City K.C. low and also at Mt. Ogden K.C. Show. At t. Ogden he won Group Three. At Electric ty and Yellowstone Valley K.C. he won le Group. Bred and handled by Jean ihroll, Ch. Bouncy has done very well for ea and Wayne. We hope this news will inlire a speedy recovery for Wayne, who has en under the weather lately. We look for- ard to seeing them all at the Columbia omeranian Club Specialty December 7th, hich will be held in conjunction with the ortland Kennel Club benched show in ortland, Oregon.Last week the Pacific Northwest Judges tudy Group sponsored a clinic on the natomy of movement, presented by Dr. uentin Laham, Professor of Biology at the niversity of Ottawa. Several Northwest om breeders and exhibitors were able to at- nd. I found it exceptional.Using the skeleton of a mature German hepherd of excellent quality, Dr. Laham ex- lained the use of every bone in a dogs body nd its relationship to movement-good or ad. After listening and watching for the rst day, I went home and felt my Poms and nr the first time really understood what I ras feeling. We went back the second day nth dogs to evaluate. Dr. Laham examined hirty-eight dogs of twenty-one different reeds in standing position. He then redicted, with great accuracy, how each rould move. Our Poms were a challenge for im, being so much smaller than he is usedto. Even so his predictions were fairly close. We challenged one comment he made, A lot of people dont worry about movement in these little ones, anyway. Four voices immediately called out, We do He said, Good, Im glad to hear it. Where could he have gotten this strange idea Perhaps from something seen in the ring, even among the champions. Our Standard is not that vague on this point. He the Pom is sound in action.I suggest that there may be other exhibitors besides me who do not fully understand the bone structure and its relationship to movement. If so, I hope you will avail yourselves of every opportunity to learn more about all breeds of dogs by going to every seminar, clinic and lecture available. Read anything and everything you can about movement and structure. Go watch other breeds. Sit at the diagonal and see who is crabbing and why. Watch the MinPins and see the difference between a true hackney gait and a goose step. Remember this breed is the only breed who is supposed to hackney.A good book to start with is Rachel Page Elliotts Dog Steps. One point in which Dr. Laham disagrees with Mrs. Elliott is the angle of the shoulder blade. 45 degrees is not necessarily the only angle for the shoulder blade most are 40. Best is 37 degrees in a rectangular dog. A square dog may have a 33 to 35 degree angle from the perpendicular along the scapular ridge. Another author who writes authoritatively on this subject is Curtis Brown, who says that the 45 degree angle for the shoulder is a mechanical impossibility. The AKC Gazette reprinted some of Browns writings during this last year. Read these if you possibly can then go feel your dogs and see what you think.Another place to check is the width between the front legs from the front under the chest. Can you get three and a half to four fingers in the space Dr. Laham says this should be standard in all breeds regardless of size. Then reach in under each front leg from behind and feel the ribs. The first four should be rather flat to allow the legs to move freely. The other ribs should spring out continued on page 41POMERANIAN REVIEWmm..., .MIDWESTREPORTbyMRS. SALLY BAUGNIET 11224 County Hwy. B Mishicot, Wl 54228SportsmanshipShowing dogs is an education in grooming, handling, developing an eye for a dog in structure, type, etc., and looking for the various points on which various judges put their emphasis. Showing dogs is also an education in human behavior.Have you seen the nicest, sweetest person in the earlier days of showing turn into a monster through jealousy or the inability to develop good sportsmanship along with the other knowledge needed to be a successful dog personWhat happens when we cannot stand to bounce back gracefully after losing, or get so confident after winning that we take a loss as a personal attack on us or our dogs An individual and his dog seem to become a threat to a person who has been unable to develop the good sportsmanship needed in competition. A friends winning tends to become a threat. A friend becomes an opponent. The opponent then becomes a target to become an opponent of the former friends friends.Dont enter at that show, my opponent is going to be there. It doesnt pay for you to go, my opponent is going to win, anyway. Entries go down and no one finds majors. If you are afraid to compete with good dogs and look for easy competition, you can make a cheap champion. But your only concern becomes to WIN, no matter how.If we have a good dog and can win SOMETIMES in the best competition all over the country, why not work at trying to put ourselves in the frame of mind needed to say, That was a good dog that beat me. Only one can win. There are other shows. Maybe I will be next.You cant win if you dont enter. You cantbe a winner if you are a quitter. You cant l a successful dog person in the long run if yc cant develop good sportsmanship.Does ego drive away the ability to ha 1 feelings for other humans and their right Does it drive away understanding Does foster hypocrisy It is all right for me to c it but YOU better not Does ego drive you i that it dominates your thinking and ther fore-your life If it does, try to chann your ego in a different direction.Your ego can be beneficial if it can be co trolled. It can be channeled so you take pric in breeding and showing a good dog or sho\ ing a good dog someone else has brei Always keep in mind that the other fello has the ability to breed and show a good Poi and has the right to win with it, too, if tl judge so chooses to have it win.Can you lose gracefully Are your Poi friends still those who lost to you in thei earlier days and now do as much or mox winning in the ring as you do Do you sti share show expenses and fun experience with these people Are your friends sti your friends If so, congratulations o developing the Good Sportsmanship so badl needed in all phases of dog competition t day. Winning is never as important as losin gracefully after you have done your best t win.Do I lose You bet Do I like it Heck, nc Do I work at trying to be a good sportsman I try Do I succeed Not alwaysDo youPacific NW continued from page 40to give the feeling of solidity and firmness To quote the good doctor again, It shouli feel like a brick. There is much more, bu space is limited, and also my memory. Hop you can someday have a similar experience It was well worth the price of admission an the time spent.I wish to correct an error I made in re porting the placements in Pupp Sweepstakes at the Summer Specialty. Firs place Puppy Dog 9-12 months should hav read Andrews Gay Caballero, bred and own ed by Clyde and Phyllis Andrews and showi by Phyllis.POMERANIAN REVIEWGREAT ELMS KENNELS, REGD.I very much regret to report the death ofCH. GREAT ELMS TIMSTOPPERS IMAGEWhelped Aug. 21, 1969 - Died Oct. 15, 1980Like his sire and grandsire, he was an active stud until he died.All three of these studs lived past their eleventh birthdays.Tommy is greatly missed as he was my special pet.He lived in my kitchen.Ruth L. Beam Pineville, N.C. 28134P.O. Box 937 Ph 704 889-9233MODEL KENNELSIt is with regrets that we learn of the passing of Ruth Beams studCH. GREAT ELMS TIMSTOPPERS IMAGEThis stud was truly a dominant factor in producing quality in all ways, especially showmanship.He is the sire of many champions.We are going to miss this little stud.I had the pleasure of making one of his first champions.BOB GOODRICH Hampton, Va.POMERANIAN REVIEWMODEL KENNELSI wish to thank the Club for making me a Life Member. It came as a very pleasant surprise.Thanks a million.I wish to congratulate Joyce Apple on finishing her male, Ch. Apples Traveling Diamond.A very nice red little Pom.AlsoCongratulations are in order to Maynard Wood on finishing his stylish male Ch. Anwin's Lil Sirius.Both of these boys finished the same weekend with majors and a Best of Breed each over Specials.Our Sympathy goes to Morris and Betty Carson on losing CH. EMCEES CHIPS OF DIAMONDMr. Ed Jenner and Susan Fisher on losing CH. LENNIS'S TAR LACY FOXFIREThey Will Be Missed by All Pom LoversBOB GOODRICH Hampton, Va.1 POMERANIAN REVIEWPOMIRISH KENNELSPOMERANIANS NORWICH TERRIERSWish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR and success at the 1981 APC Specialtyiv. 'mW IAM. CAN. CH. POMIRISH CR. PUFFS ONLY CHANCE We re-counted our homebred champions CH. POMIRISH SPORTS SWEDISH LADY is our 15th, not our 12th.We finished many more than that, but were not breeders of the others.YWhelped 10-20-80 3 Females, 1 MaleSire Pomirish Christopher Robin Great Elms line ex Pomirish Tuf Lickrish Stik Scotia-Duke linesDick and Sally BaugnietPh 414 755-299411221 Co. Hwy. B Mishicot, Wi. 54228POMERANIAN REVIEWMAR-EL KENNELSpresentsTjjFBREEghTrock]f 6I93qRCH. POMIRISH FROZEN DAIQUIRIThank You, Sally, for allowing me to purchase him. He finished his title at the Kenosha Kennel Club Show going BOB over a Special for a 3 point major.Mary Yenter N19 W22526 North Ave.414 549-4270 Waukesha, Wis. 53186POMERANIAN REVIEWOur Sincere Condolences toRuth Beamon the loss of her very special little man CH. GREAT ELMS TIMSTOPPERS IMAGE We miss him too.Desaree Sandifer Jerry CurtisDESAREES POMS 509 Oakdale St. Gastonia, N.C. 28052Were NewBut Were Good Cause We Started With the BestMany thanks to our good friend Ruth Beam, and thanks to Bev Norris for her help and inspiration-Congratulations, Bev, on your new champions.Watch for our girls in 1981 - Sired by Ch. Great Elms Timstoppers Image and out of a dam sired by Ch. Great Elms Timstopper Too...GREAT ELMS ALL THE WAYTHATSDESAREESPOMSmrNDesarees Timstopper 1st.Pictured at 4 b months.POMERANIAN REVIWPOMERANIANS IN OBEDIENCEby Bunny NobleWhat a shame there are not more Pomeranians trained and entered in Obedience Trials. They make excellent obedience dogs and are real crowd pleasers I have only been training in obedience for five years and in that time have finished Utility Degrees on two Pomeranians. Bunnys Pride Sheba, UD, completed her degree in 1978 and Highviews Midnight Shadow, UD, completed his degree in July, 1980.' Highviews Midnight Shadow, UD, and Bunnys Pride Sheba, UD, owned and trained by Bunny Noble of St. Cloud, Minnesota.In this area there are not many Toy breeds in the advanced obedience classes at trials. A lot of people start showing in Novice but must feel that the advanced work is too hard for such little dogs. I have found that my little Poms can do anything a large dog can do. When I started training my first Pomeranian Sheba I made the same mistake most novice trainers make, which was making excuses for my dog. I thought she was so little, she was afraid, she wouldnt like me if I made her do things she didnt want to do, and on and on. For a long time it was a toss- up as to whether I was training Sheba or Sheba was training me. Obedience training, when done properly, will in no way break a dogs spirit or make him dislike you. In fact, just the opposite is true. The more you work with your dog the closer you become. A happy dog is one that knows what you want him to do. There is no one way to train a dog.Each dog has its own temperament and p sonality and you must apply your traini skills to fit the dog. Correction and prai are the keys to all obedience training. T first thing that comes to mind when y start training and hear the tei correction is abuse. Correction does n mean abusing a dog but rather means a w of communicating with him. Through t' use of Obedience Demonstrations I think lot of the misconceptions people have abo training a dog has been overcome.I would like to share some of my e periences in training my two Pomerania thru their Utility Degrees. Yes, it does ta time and patience, but it is also a lot of fu The joy of having a good working obedien dog is well worth the work that goes into tl training. When I get a training collar 01 and both Poms try to get their heads in tl collar, I know they enjoy what we are doin Sheba was a quick learner but was vei strong-willed. In the beginning she needed lot of correction and praise. Once v established that I was boss and would r longer make excuses for why she wouldnt c things, we went on to a very successfi career in showing. She finished her degrei at the rate of one a year and when she cor pleted her Utility Degree in 1978, she ws ranked the Number Two Obedience Pomer nian in the nation under the Shuma System. Sheba was a ham and loved tl crowds so I had no problem getting her 1 perform. Her big problem was that if sh made a mistake, she knew it right away an would fall apart. I had to be very careful t keep her confidence up. This is where prais is all-important. During training sessions w would work on exercises she did well to gc her confidence up before tackling anythin we were having a problem with. Then would carefully analyze the problem area t see if she really understood what I expecte of her. I found in many cases even though thought the dog knew the exercise sh sometimes got a mental block then I woul go back to the beginning of that exercise an start all over again. Usually a dog will resPOMERANIAN REVIEWnd quickly using this method. Although nmeranians can do anything a large dog m do, they do have a disadvantage in the edience ring. They must cover the same nount of ground that a large dog does, hich means they are doing a lot more walk- ig. If you have a basically sound dog information-wise, who is healthy, this lould cause no problem after all, they can m and play for long periods of time so the nount of walking they must do in the ring louldnt present a problem. In the ad- mced classes the size of the dog does 5come an important factor, not because of le exercises they must perform but rather le circumstances. For instance, the small umbbells we use in the Open Class are not isy for the dog to see when they are retriev- lg. I find that by painting the ends of the umbbell a flat white it makes it much easier r the dog to see it. When training my dogs like to see what each exercise looks like om their eye level. You would be amazed t how your attitude changes when you try lis. Since most of us do part of our training i our yards or in a park, try throwing your umbbell out and then get down to your ogs eye level and see what it looks like to im. Even if the grass is short you might be urprised at what you see-or rather dont eel When you get into Utility training in rass you should be very aware of this. The rticles or gloves used can very easily ecome lost in the grass.My second Pomeranian, Highviews Mid- light Shadow, UD, has probably spoiled me or obedience training. I got him when he ras seven weeks old and he has been my con- tant shadow ever since. I love all animals iut wonder if there will ever be another dog n my life that shares this special feeling. Since I was training Sheba for Open and hen Utility Degrees when I got Shadow, I ust trained him at home for the basic lousehold manners. He didnt start his for- nal obedience training until he was nearly wo years old and at the age of 3V6, he has ompleted all three degrees offered by AKC. le not only learns fast but wants nothing nore than to please me. Im sure that a great 3art of his speed in learning came from the act that I had just completed Shebas Utility Degree so was aware of the mistakes I had made with her training and didnt repeat them. From the very beginning of his training we were building up to Utility work. By introducing things to him early it was all done in fun and made the training sessions enjoyable for both of us. I, for one, strongly believe in treats as a training aid. This works great if you have chow hounds as I have. My dogs know when the training session is over they will get plenty of treats. I use treats during the training sessions too, but vary the times they get them. This way they dont get used to a treat every time they do a certain thing. Poms are so smart that they become bored if you work them in a set pattern. I vary the exercises each day so they never know for sure what is coming next. I like to take them to parks or parking lots for distractions while training. The more distractions, the more chance I have to teach them to concentrate on me.I feel very lucky to have finished the Utility Degree on Shadow. I dont know if his black coat had anything to do with his bad luck, but he has had so many things happen to him while showing. For instance, in one show he was working his Utility articles on a side mat. In the next ring the Open broad jump was set up on the side mat next to his articles. A dog going over the jump hit the last board, flipping it in the air and it came crashing down just a couple of feet from Shadow. Needless to say, this sent him right across the ring in a state of terror. With the judges permission I immediately took him back to the articles and with lots of praise he found the right article. We sent him out for the second article and again I followed him part way to give him the much-needed security and confidence. Then, not more than a half hour after this experience, he was in the Open ring for the long sit when another dog in the next ring hit the bar jump, causing the bar to crash to the floor. This was just too much for him and when I returned to the ring he was sitting in the middle of the floor. While training we try to create as many of these problems as we can to build confidence in the dogs. We drop pop cans, knock over chairs, throw the dumbbells against the jump and anything else thatPOMERANIAN REVIEWmight happen during an actual trial but it doesnt always work out that way in a show. Enough of this type of training does help steady a dog. There were other things that happened to Shadow, like ring barriers being knocked over, severe lightening, thunder and rain at an outdoor show and many more things to test him. Four times in different shows during the Utility stand for examination large dogs wanted to find out if that little black ball of fur was real or not the judges are very watchful, though, and prevent any real problems in this area. Our worst accident was that once while Shadow was sleeping he was grabbed from behind this nearly cost us our Utility Degree. It took me six months to overcome this setback. Although he knew the signal exercises and would do them in training, I could not get him to drop on the hand signal. He would go to a sit and glance back at the judges as if to say, I know if I go down you will grab me. We worked very hard to overcome this by having a lot of people behind him while working the signal exercise. After about six months he finally decided it was safe to go down. Once we accomplished this he got his degree in four shows.Utility is supposed to be the hardest group of exercises to learn, but with both my Poms this was our easiest. Perhaps the early training and introduction to parts of the Utility exercises made it easier for them. Although Poms are not hunting dogs by nature, the articles were easy to teach. Within two weeks they were working a full set of scent articles.I used the method of putting out two leather and two metal articles and then throwing the scented article about two feet in front of the group of four articles. At first it was a simple retrieve. Then after a couple of days I would place the scented article in the middle of the four articles with the dog right there to see every move. I would then step back three feet and send him for the article. The second his nose was over the right article the lavish praise was there and within two weeks he had the scent exercise down. When introducing the directed glove retrieve I only used gloves 1 and -3. With the two gloves placed well apart there is much less confusion for the dog. With the dog on leash wepracticed a lot of pivots before ever sendin him for the gloves. Here again was a simpl retrieve exercise. I use a medium-sized glov as it is easier for the dog to see in the rinj To encourage the dog to carry the glove hel high, I placed marbles in the fingers so tha he would have to work to hold the glove u this also stops a dog from shaking the glove The directed jumping exercise was th hardest to teach as my dog does not enjoy gc ing away from me. The go-back was taugh in very short distances. We started with three-foot run-back. With the dog on leash would run back with him and then th' praise and treats would come out. We in creased the distance with each practice ses sion until at the end of three weeks we weri running back the 50-foot distance. Then wi went back to the same schedule with gc backs off leash. Sometimes I would leavi treats at the finish end but by this time th treats were decreased so he never knew if i would be just praise or praise and food. Iti hard to estimate how long it will take t train a dog thru Utility as it depends on hov often you train. Sheba started her training in October and finished her degree the following August. Shadow started his train ing in July but because of the fear he developed of being grabbed didnt finish hie degree until July. Shadow got his CD anc CDX in 1979.I mentioned earlier the importance of gooc conformation in an obedience dog. My first Pom was as I found out later not sound anc I had to retire her at the age of four. 1 thought that because I was buying a registered dog that was all I needed to know but have since learned the importance oi structure. It is heart-breaking to put the time and love into training a good obedience dog that enjoys showing and then have tc retire him. Sheba is now six years old and leads a quiet, spoiled life. She still enjoys showing off in demonstrations but doesnt do any jumping. Shadow has no trouble with jumping so hopefully we will enjoy several years of competing in the obedience trials.I hope this article will encourage more Pomeranian owmers to get their dogs into obedience work. I have really enjoyed the continued on page 610 POMERANIAN REVIEWCHEROKEES DAZZLIN DAISYVAI744l 1HifCh. Bonners Kristin Starmist x Tonos Dragonflower of YoungShown going Winners Bitch under Judge Melbourne T.L. Downing at Edwardsville, IL, May 31, 1980Star has 5 points. Thanks to the judges who can appreciate a 6 lb. bitch. And Thanks to Sally Baugniet, whose column helped give me the courage to show her. Also wish to thank the many fellow exhibitors for their nice comments on her quality.Janice Young1080 Carl StreetSt. Clair, MO 63077 Ph 314 629-2754POMERANIAN REVIEW2i0ieioWeadoustCH. SILVER MEADOWS JOY OLEGACYPresenting our newest champion. She is a Breeders Dream-514 lbs. of sturdy soundness. Joy is a proven free-whelper and best of all, possesses a calm, loving, outgoing disposition. Truly she is a JOY in every wayCongratulations and Appreciation to our dear friend Carol Galavich on finishing another very special girl,Ch. Silver Meadows Doll OLegacy.These half-sisters send Thanks to sire Ch. Bonners Lisastar Legacy and to his co-owners Dorothy Bonner and Roberta Massey.We have decided to offer our cream Champion Silver Meadows Frostee Cub for sale, to a serious breeding home only. He is an excellent Pom in both type and soundness, with much to offer the breed. More information on request head study and pedigree in the July 80 Review page 30.Ron and Jackie Klein 4136 West Lake Rd.Tel 716 237-5473 Silver Springs, N.Y. 14550 POMERANIAN REVIEWALONG MYWAYbyMOLLY MILLER P.O. Box 717 League City, Texas 77573We as Pom breeders looking into 1981 leed to be wary of fads. Fads come and go in -he world of dog exhibition, and the unwary reeder who follows them too far may be rapped. When the trend returns to the standard, his dogs no longer comply and he s in serious trouble. Fads usually emphasize ne aspect of the dog while ignoring the im- nortance of all the accompanying qualities.Several years ago there were lengthy liscussions among Pom breeders on the alue of an abundant coat. A few years later he discussion turned to the acceptability or .ack thereof of trimming. 1980 ended with Pom people discussing size. What is not enough coat or too much trimming in one ra may not be too much or not enough in mother. Size, too, is relative.I have mentioned to you before my two champion bitches-a grandmother and her granddaughter-who are within a quarter of an inch of each others height and within a few ounces of each others weight. When the grandmother was shown, she was criticized for being too small. When the granddaughter was shown, she was criticized for being too large they weigh between 4A and 4Vi lb.. The difference was not the size of my girls, but the size of the bitches in the ring with them. Sizes vary. This we will always have, as individual breeders and judges have personal preferences. As long as the sizes fall within the Standard, and the Poms conformation merits winning, each breeder and judge has a right to express his preference. This is the check and balance system that prevents us from delving too far into our own personal desires at the breeds expense.Most breeders who support an increase inthe size of the show-type Pom mention ease of whelping as one of their reasons. It is easy for us as Toy breeders to think that larger bitches will solve all of our whelping problems. It is not true. For example, the largest bitch and the smallest bitch in my kennel have both free-whelped and been sectioned. They have both produced singlepuppy litters and three-puppy litters. Size alone is no panacea for our ills I recommend selection for free-whelping bitches.The moment I mention the above there will be those who will thinks of a seven pound bitch who never has whelping problems. Yes, it is true, but remember she is a seven pound bitch from a group of four and five pound dogs. If the show size is raised to seven pounds remember the Standard currently allows Poms of seven pounds, a bitch of this size will no longer have the whelping advantage of being a large bitch from a small family. To achieve the same whelping ease, a breeder will then need to use a nine pound Pom bitch. Then of course some lovely nine pound Poms will be produced. At this point I can see the beginning of a self- perpetuating spiral.I am not saying Pomeranian size should not be increased, but I am saying that it is not something that should be done without careful thought, and it should not be considered an answer to whelping problems. Changes in a breeds public image are a serious matter.Now before we all lift our banners and join the lists, let me propose an experiment. Check the actual weights of the Poms in the show ring. I believe you will receive a shock. I propose that clubs or groups in each of the major areas of our country actually weigh do not ask for weights-put each Pom on the same scale each Pom shown at a major show. My guess is that most shows will contain Poms with weights from three to six pounds. My guess is based on knowing what my own dogs weigh and judging others in relation to them. I prefer a four to five pound Pom, but I have shown and won with Poms as small as three and a half pounds and as large as five and a half pounds. If I receive the results from several shows, I will happily print them.POMERANIAN REVIEW 5I believe that we all need to realize that our Standard as it now stands does allow for great freedom in size. Few Standards allow for a dog more than twice the weight of the minimum speciman to also be within the Standard. Ours does. It is easy to say, when faced with a loss, that the largest Pom in the ring or the smallest Pom in the ring lost due to size. It is easy, but it may or may not be correct, and these same dogs often win on other days. No two judges evaluate Poms exactly the same. This is one of the strengths of our dog world. Our Standard provides a guideline, but we as breeders and exhibitors determine what will be seen in the show ring by what we produce and enter into the shows. If we incorporate our pet desire-be it size, coat, color, or movement-into a group of Poms so sound and lovely that all must acknowledge their worth, that desire will become a part of the public image of a show Pom. This is the living Standard of the breed, and we as breeders have it in our control. It is a great power may we use it wisely.IN MEMORIAMWe Announce with Deep Sorrow the Death ofCH. MODELS FUN BUGHe Was a True GentlemanJulie Brumback1187 Nelson Drive Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Ph 703 434-1804MEMORY OF CHIPSOh, how we loved you, Little Fella, in your short span of life. You, with your loving eyes and your pretty strutting walk. In our brief visits with you, you captured our hearts and showed us your true Pom spirit.Your greetings at the doorway, your tiny little bark, let us know that we were welcome but that you were King of your domain.How you guarded your babies, telling us we could see but not touch.No, we wont forget you, Little Chips, as we think of you adding your orange glow up there in Doggies Heaven.Your adoring friends,Bob, Louise and Kevin McKenzie Bob-A-Lou Kennels4 POMERANIAN REVIEWKENOSHA COUNTY POMERANIAN CLUB, INC.by Carmen Glander and Carol Walsh 1519 North Avenue Round Lake Beach, IL 60073Hello from the North. The cold weather is setting in fast, but our club has been very iusy the last couple of months with the elec- ion of new officers and our Sanctioned B Match. Also, many of our members are being visited by the Pom StorkOur new Officers are President, Eric Oer- le First Vice President, Sally Baugniet second Vice President, Ellard Schweiger rreasurer, Elinor Luccas Secretary, Joni Dertle Corresponding Secretary, Carol Walsh, Rt. 4, Box 342, Antioch, Illinois 10002.Our Sanctioned B Match on October 4th irought an entry of 58 Poms. The quality of luppies and adults that day was breathtak- ng Carmen Glander was Show Chairman md she did a wonderful job. Everything vent smoothly in spite of the weather, which vas freezing and windy. Hank and Marie ratczak were the Trophy Chairmen, with larol Walsh assisting. They sure did a fan- astic job without their help the show would lot have run so smoothly. Hank and Marie nanaged to find a company to do the ribbons n very short notice and in addition to hav- ng such luck to even get them, the ribbons vere just gorgeous. Thanks again, Hank and darie, for your help.Lloyd H. Graser, Jr. did a wonderful job of udging our Poms that day. With all those leautiful Poms, Im happy I wasnt the udge Thank you, Lloyd, for a wonderful job if judging. The winners werePuppy Class, 3 to 6 months. Pomirish Squirts Gin Fizz owned by Jackie Liddle.. Auroras Tatum, also owned by Jackie Liddle.'. Marcars Sugar N Spice owned by Carmen Glander and Carol Walsh.. Marcars Popcorn owned by Judy Zurkowski and Carol Walsh.6 to 9 month Puppies. Echo owned by Sandra Rhem.. LaFoure Kassim owned by Morris Car- son.3. Canterbury Hollyhocks owned by Carol Walsh and Judy Zurkowski.4. May Morning Gadabout owned by Kris Collins.9 to 12 month Puppies1. D-Nees Darin Duffie owned by Nadine Hersil.2. Midas Legacys Promise owned by Jon and Roberta Massey.3. Randys Pomirish Dream Whip owned by Randall Freeh.4. D-Nees Delila owned by Nadine Hersil. Best Puppy was Pomirish Squirts GinFizz owned by Jackie Liddle and Best of Opposite was D-Nees Darin Duffie owned by Nadine Hersil.American Bred Dogs1. Luells Elfin Doll of Cajun owned by Eric Oertle.2. Finally Danny Boy of Luells owned by E. and L. Luccas.3. D-Nees Diamond Dude owned by Nadine Hersil.4. Double E. Sassy Dancer owned by Ellard Schweiger.Open Dogs1. Luells Tornado Tommy owned by E. and L. Luccas.2. Pomirish Christopher Robin owned by Sally Baugniet.3. Jubilee Nip-O-Scotch owned by Marie Jatczak.4. Pompuf Silver Sand Dance owned by Marie Jatczak.American Bred Bitches1. D-Nees Demure Danastasia owned by Nadine Hersil.2. Luells Lets Go Dancing owned by Vicky Seymour and Carol Walsh.3. Krystals Cavaliers Memories owned by Kris Collins.4. Knolland Cinder Ella owned by Nadine Hersil.Open Bitches1. Auroras Whats Inaminit owned by Jackie Liddle.POMERANIAN REVIEW2. Pomirish Gin Fizz owned by Sally Baugniet.3. D-Nees Daudling Dumplin owned by Nadine Hersil.4. Pomtown Silver Dollar Queen owned by Marie -Jatczak.Best Adult was Auroras Whats Inaminit owned by Jackie Liddle and Best of Opposite was Luells Tornado Tommy owned by Elinor and Lu Luccas.After the Match we had an Obedience Demonstration. I enjoyed watching a happy good working dog and Poms sure areEric and Joni Oertles Pom Peaches has whelped two male puppies. The sire is Luells Dancer. Congratulations, Eric and JoniCongratulations go to Sally Baugniet and Mary E. Yenter with their win at the Kenosha Kennel Club Show with Pomirish Frozen Daiquiri and Creiders Chatter Box owned by Sally. Congratulations go to Hank and Marie Jatczak in finishing Davisons Little Sue See with a Best of Breed won in Peoria. Good going, Marie and Hank Finally we want to congratulate Elinor Luccas for getting a Best of Breed in Janesville with Luells Flaming Amber.At our November meeting we will have slides and a talk on Artificial Insemination presented by Dr. Passarelli. Well fill you in on the details in our next article.DISTRIBUTION MANAGERWe are pleased to announce that we have a new Distribution Manager for the Review. Effective with this issue, Kris Collins, 292 Mark, Glendale Heights, 111. 60137, will be in charge of mailing your Reviews to you. The Editor will no longer have any material or information pertaining to the mailing of the Reviews.Please do not confuse the Distribution Managers job with that of the Circulation Manager. New subscriptions, subscription renewals and requests for back issues should be sent to Judy Blocker, address on page three.HOW DO YOU EXPECT TO WIN THE A FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CONTEST WITH ' A STUPID GERANIUM PLANT WHEN THE LION,THE HIPPO, THE GIRAFFE AND THE GNU ARE ENTERING WORKS OF ARThTAKE A GANDER AT THE JUDGES. IVE MADE MY OWN ARRANGEMENTS. JmiJUDGESSubmitted by Sophie H. Mayes3 POMERANIAN REVIEWBEV-NOR POMSWith a Short Trip Back to Canada and Another Group I, Its Now AM. AND CANADIAN CH. BEV-NORS SADIE RAY^7Owned by Edward Jenner and Beverly NorrisWe also have another young girl starting out. Bev-Nors Fudge Flare shown twice in Puppy Class was WB BOS at both shows to her half-brother Ch. Bev-Nors Fudge Ripple, who took BOB, adding two more Group placements to his credit.Also starting out shortly Bev-Nors Toasted Fudge, full brother to Ch. Bev-Nors Fudge Ripple and Ch. Bev-Nors MSTOFY Elegant Lady Deli. Both of the above dogs are owned by Edward Jenner and Beverly Norris and handled by Susan Fisher.Congratulations to all dogs listed below, which are co-owned by Beverly NorrisLarry Castro on Bev-Nors Fudge Sundae - in Canada five Group Is and one Best Puppy in Show.Jackie Raynor - Bev-Nors Fudges Fancy Pants on her recent wins Patti Bartels - Camelots Bashful Dude on a major and Group IHope Hartenback on Bev-Nors and Edneys Scooby Do - first time out BOB over Specials from Puppy Class and Group IV, now has 9 points.With only seven females, four proven, we now have 9 homebred champions, others pointed, and three repeat breedings coming up.Condolences to Ruth Beam on her loss of a Great One - IMAGEBev and Bill Norris7747 Meadow Road Pasadena, MD 21122 301 255-1343Agent Susan Fisher301 788-6477POMERANIAN REVIEW 5OBEDIENCE TRAINING THEN AND NOWby Sophie H. MayesLooking back on almost thirty-five years of involvement with obedience training, the last twenty as a professional trainer with two different organizations, several trends stand out. First, perhaps, is the difference in training and handling approach. No longer is the loud staccato command and heelclicking military turn in evidence. A more natural performance in the ring, it may surprise some of you to hear, is far more difficult to perfect to a winning level.Down the drain with the military precision went the notion that no dog could or should be trained before six months of age, the large breeds not before one year. Clarence Pfaffenbergers New Knowledge of Dog Behavior Howell Book House must receive credit for an about-face in our thinking. It is now realized that puppies between seven weeks and four months have the greatest capacity for learning and retaining new lessons.Milo and Margaret Pearsall were pioneers in Kindergarten Puppy Training. Using their basic methods, adding some of the puppy temperament tests used in various breeds and inventing a few new twists as I went along, I have successfully conducted kindergarten classes for puppies two to four months old of many different breeds. Unfortunately, the club for which I currently act as trainer holds classes in an elementary school gymnasium and it is felt that still incompletely housebroken puppies would not be welcome in this environment.Looking back to the 50s and early 60s, before the days of Super Dog competition and the OtCh., from personal experience in the eastern trials I can recall a number of top-working dogs which I believe could successfully compete and win today. Training methods were somewhat harsh but the end results were often spectacular. The top competition breed was the Poodle however, various individuals of other breeds were frequent contenders for High In Trial and High Combined scores. Among the outstanding ones, Russ Klipples first dog, the Sheltie,Chris Captain Schendels Golden Retrieve and Winifred Strickland Carsons tw magnificant German Shepherds on whose consistently near-perfect performances she has built a life-long reputation.Among the Pomeranians in the East Gladys Dykstras Buttons, Marie Phinneys Jasper and my Spark anc Dixie were frequently in the ribbons ir New England. In the late 50s, a super dynamo arrived on the scene in Arlington Virginia in the person of Billie Lambert. Ir rapid succession, and several simultaneous ly, she campaigned four Poms to an evei mounting total of High in Trial scores. Hei Ch. Nino of Thelcolynn, a Showstopper son was the first and only Pom to achieve both the Champion and U.D. titles. His half sister, Stardust, was well on the way to the dual title with Ch. and C.D.X. when Mrs Lambert retired her Poms from obedience competition as a result of AKCs refusal at that time to lower the minimum height oi the High Jump from twelve inches. Billie and Ruth Terry Chihuahuas had spearheaded a petition to get the jump lowered for the Toys as they felt it was dangerous for the tiny ones to jump the twelve inches. Tc give you an idea of the calibre of Billies training, two of her Poms once tied for First Place in Open Bwith Perfect ScoresAs a footnote to her achievements, after retiring her Poms, Billie put a Pekingese through to his U.D.all degrees in one year, with four Perfect Scores and nine High in Trials along the way. A PekingeseRegular, strict obedience training is not advocated for young puppies. Among the lessons to be learned is, of primary importance, the puppys proper place in the social structure. Knowing that a dog is a pack animal which must by nature either look up to a leader or take that position himself, we puppy owners make a grave mistake in trying to treat the Pom puppy as a child-image in the household. Instead, we, the leaders, must kindly but insistently establish our continued on page 60POMERANIAN REVIEWMAY MORNING POMERANIANS Our 1979 Champion Son of May Morning Social LionT y A.YBEST OF WINNERS WALLKILL ecusJULY 1879ASmBEy -wCH. MAY MORNING LIFE OF THE PARTY T-BirdT-Bird finished in a very short time while still a puppy Handled by Gloria SetmayerA brilliant red male of the ShowstopperGreat Elms combination. Pedigree in November 1979 Review.No, we did not discover or invent this combination of two great lines. Thelma Gunther, Ruth Beam and Bob Goodrich had used it long before we did. We first tried it more than 15 years ago and have continued successfully to linebreed on Ch. Thelcolynns Showstopper through his grandson Ch. May Morning Bravo Bravo Bing and on Ch. Great Elms Timstopper Again through his daughter May Morning Alice and through his son May Morning Spicy Timstopper, and to combine the two lines.We are proud to have bred Top Producer May Morning Social Lion Ch. May Morning Bravo Bravo x May Morning Alice owned by Thelma M. Dunn since the age of 8 weeks.We Have Repeated the Breedings That Produced T-Bird" and BeauBoth Litters Due the End of NovemberSOPHIE H. MAYES1574 Camp Linden Road West Chester, PA 19380Ph 215 793-1912POMERANIAN REVIEW 5MAY MORNING POMERANIANS Another Champion Son For May Morning Social LionkJ.BEST OF WINNERSWESTERN RESERVE KENNEL CLUB AUGUST 1980 PHOTO BY tytaiamcCH. MAY MORNING END OF THE RAINBOW Beau Finished with back-to-back majors at Ravenna and Western Reserve in August under Judges A.J. Brueneman and Vincent Perry. Exclusively handled by Gloria SetmayerBeau started his show career in the fall of 1979, took time out to grow coat after year-old shed, and came out again in May 1980. His wins include both B.O.B. and B.O.S. several times over specials and Group IV from the classes.Pedigree In Behind New Champions.T-Bird and Beau will be at Limited Stud to Approved Bitches Negative Brucellosis and Current Parvo Vaccination Required.INQUIRIES INVITED 2 Red or Red Sable Males whelped 91880May Morning Social Lion x May Morning Imogene Image daughter2 Red Males AND 3 Red or Orange Females whelped 10380 Ch. May Morning Life of The Party x May Morning Cute ChickBlack Litters Expected In DecemberSOPHIE H. MAYES1574 Camp Linden Road West Chester, PA 19380Ph 215 793-19120 POMERANIAN REVIEWCIRCULATIONMANAGERJUDY L. BLOCKER 2226 Dunlap St., B-28 Charleston, S.C. 29405POMERANIAN REVIEW SUBSCRIPTION14.00 Yearly by Third Class MailCanada, Mexico Foreign 15.00AMERICAN POMERANIAN CLUB, INC.MEMBERS SUBSCRIPTION RATE10.00 Yearly by Third Class Mail.FOR FIRST CLASS MAIL Send additional 2.25 at time of subscription renewal.Important InformationAll Members Subscriptions will start vith the April issue each year.Back IssuesAvailable at 1.25 Each970 July 15, Oct. 68971 Jan. 40, April 35, July 11Available at 1.50 Each.973April 72, July 3.974July 77975 Jan. 70, April 1, July 4, Oct. 10976 Jan. 115, April 61, July 9, Oct. 27Available at 2.00 Each1977 Jan. 6, July 139, Oct. 711978 Jan. 23, April 34, July 36, Oct. 12979Jan. 5Available at 3.50 each.979-Nov..980-Feb. 100. July 170Oct. 140Then Now continued from page 57superiority. The puppy must learn what No means, must learn to come, sit, lie down and stand and walk with NOT heel with the handler. For a Toy dog, standing on a table should also be practiced. Retrieving can readily be taught at this age, using a loosely-stuffed sock or soft latex toy. Nothing in the Puppy Kindergarten lessons should condition the puppy ONLY for later obedience work. The lessons apply equally well to puppies destined for the conformation ring and should be considered a learning experience.All May Morning puppies are whelped in the living room and remain upstairs at least until weaning age. From the age of two weeks, they are individually handled, nails trimmed and coats lightly groomed. For the nail trimming, they are turned on their backs in my lap-a position which not only establishes the pack leaderfollower relationship but which makes future nail trimming a cinch After weaning, which may be as early as six weeks or as late as eight weeks, each puppy needs individual attention and brief periods of training several times a day as well as play sessions with littermates and other puppies of similar size andor age. Socialization with many humans is extremely valuable. All puppies will benefit from car rides and trips to a shopping center or other busy locations.Lucky are the puppies that grow up in a household including young children and a large family with many friends coming and going In the one-puppy or two-puppy home, it is still possible to give sufficient individual attention and socialization even if the owner is employed full-time. Most of you know that I live alone. When several litters reach weaning age simultaneously and there is only a very limited amount of time available, I find myself wishing I were twins.VIEWS EXPRESSED BY INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS ARE THEIR OWN AND NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE AMERICAN POMERANIAN CLUB, INC.POMERANIAN REVIEW 6]Sjfc1g-dCan anyone identify the Poms pictured above Through the courtesy of Ann Welshinger we are being provided with a number of photos of old Poms. We will hopefully print a photo in each issue of the Review if there is sufficient interest in them. Can anyone tell us the names of the dogs and their breeder Send your answers to the Editor.WEE V POMERANIANSPuppies duefrom unusual colored bitches. Sires carrying odd color genesVarious Bloodlines Mose and Deedee WintersRD 9, Box 265 York, PA 17402 Ph 717 755-8373YIPS YAPSDR. PAT SCELSOBrooklyn, N.Y.The subject of Caesarian sections is probably one of the most, if not the most, controversial topic in dog breeding. It is, naturally, one of great concern and one which every breeder must consider. The size of the bitch is the reason most often cited as the cause for a C-section being necessary. This may be true in some cases but I feel other factors must be considered. Most importantly one must consider the whelping histories ol the impending mothers parents. If her sire and dam came from free-whelping lines, then most often the bitch, be she 3Vi lbs. or 7 lbs., will whelp freely also.Also, bitches who have needed C-sections should not be bred again, for the chances of another C-section being necessary are great. Breeders do a lot of talking about how their hearts break when one of their bitches needs a C-section, yet they will repeatedly breed the same bitch.Of course, even a free-whelping bitch may need a C-section as in the case of a very large puppy, but it is foolish and cruel to breed an animal who must be sectioned each time this goes for large bitches as well.Also to be considered is the weight of the bitch in proportion to her body structure. A bitch should be healthy, of course, when she is bred, but she should also be lean. During her pregnancy she should be well-nourished but not over-fed. The overweight bitch will have more trouble whelping.I am not advocating the 2 lb. Pom, but I feel that size alone should not dictate whether or not a bitch should be bred.Poms in Obedience cont. from page 49fun of showing and the great group of people we show with. Any time you come up with a problem area it seems there is always someone who has gone through the same thing and they are so willing to share theii solutions with you.APRIL ISSUEWe are aware that the deadline of February 15 for the April issue poses some problem for advertisers who are waiting to receive pictures from the Specialty. If arranged in advance some leeway can be allowed for late pictures but it is necessary that you reserve space for your ad by the deadline.62 POMERANIAN REVIEWeof a very- .n. - .s4 .-good yearCan. Bda. Ch. Millamors Rock MedallionCan. Am. Ch. Chriscendo Coy CoquetteCh. Millamors Rock Medallion x Ch. Chriscendo Dancing Starlett-completed her American title in February 3 majors- several Group placements in the U.S. owner-handled-will be bred to Am. Ch. Millamors Moon Rock on her next seasonCan. Ch. Millamors Moon ShadowDixielands Southern Rock x Millamors Rock Rosette- completed her Canadian title in one month with-1 Best in Specialty Toy-1 Best in Show All-Breed- 2 Best Puppy in Specialty- 2 Group Firsts, 2 Group Seconds- 4 Best Puppy in Show - 9 Best Puppy in GroupCongratulations to Fred and Kay Baxtrome and Ch. Chriscendo Causin A Commotion.Andy is presently Top Pom in Canada with 3 Bests in Show and over 25 Group Is.Handled by John HeartzChris and John Heartz P.O. Box 1259902 895-7427 Truro, N.S. CanadaPOMERANIAN REVIEW 6INDEX TO ADVERTISERS PaEarl and Averil Asbeck.....................................................................................................2Linda Ayres..........................................................................................................................Alicia Bauer.....................................................................................................................32, SDick and Sally Baugniet................................................................................................... 4Ruth Beam.........................................................................................................................4Catherine and Shirley Bradley.....................................................................................24,2Julie Brumback.................................................................................................................5Morris and Betty Carson..................................................................................................38, 3Ted and Kim Dickinson....................................................................................................1Tim and Linda Gallacher..................................................................................................3Stan Garwal..........................................................................................................................Wayne and Bea George.....................................................................................................2Bob Goodrich ..............................................................................................................42,4Chuck and Muriel Gunther................................................................................................2John and Chris Heartz ......................................................................................................6Pauline Hughes.................................................................................................................1Erin Hundley.....................................................................................................................2Norman Jerome....................................................................................................................Ron and Jackie Klein ...................................................................................................28, 5Chuck and Jackie Liddle...................................................................................................3'Claudia Lis and Edward Braczyk....................................................................................... 'Vilma Louie......................................................................................................................1Goldie Mandley................................................................................................................3Sophie Mayes.........................................................................................................28, 58, 5Bob, Louise and Kevin McKenzie ..................................................................................5JBev and Bill Norris...........................................................................................................5Tonia ONeill ..................................................................................................................2iMildred Reese..................................................................................................................2'iDudley and Wanda Roach..................................................................................................Desiree Sandifer and Jerry Curtis.....................................................................................46JeanSchroll.......................................................................................................................23Tony and Connie Tellez...................................................................................................13Lorinda Vasuta .......................................................................................................10,11, 28Ann Welshinger................................................................................................................26Ann Winter...................................................................................................................cover, 8Mose and Deedee Winters................................................................................................61Mary Yen ter.....................................................................................................................45Janice Young.....................................................................................................................5064 POMERANIAN REVIEWAmertran ipijfmpraman Club, line.SPECIALTY SHOWFebruary 8, 1981Loews-Summit Hotel 51st and Lexington Avenue New York CityReservations 212 752-7000Make Your Reservations EarlyRegular Classes Dr. William E. Field, Jr. Sweepstakes Mrs. Sally BaugnietEntry FeesRegular Classes 11 - Sweepstakes 5SEND ALL ENTRIES TOPete Galindo, Show Secretary611 New York El Paso, Texas 79902Entries Close January 21, 1981