American Pomeranian Club, 3nc.Pomeranian ReviewPUBLISHED QUARTERLY APRIL 19814-Li 'v VH Vi't iViCHAMPION JERIBETHS IVAN IDEAL - MULTI-GROUP WINNERShown Winning Best of Breed at the Pomeranian Club of Greater Houston Specialty, August, 1980, under Judge Ms. S. Dwier Griffin. Handled by Owner Darrell Baker.IN THIS ISSUEAPC ANNUAL SPECIALTY SHOW STANDARD FOR POMERANIANSJudges View the PomeranianPuppy Behavioral Development Part I, by Peter J. Vollmer Dog Crazy by Margaret McKee2 POMERANIAN REVIEW3PRESIDENTSMESSAGEbyNADINE HERSIL 3128 E. Luzerne Cudahy, Wl 53110 414 481-5556A new beginning...During the past few months, this country and the people of this country have run the gamut of emotional experiences. We have seen the inauguration of a new administration with the promise of numerous changes we have seen citizens of the United States held hostage and prisoner in foreign countries we have seen the maximum feeling of joy, relief and renewed enthusiasm in our countrys heritage when some of these hostages and prisoners were released and returned to their homeland. The outpouring of faith and hope was overwhelmingWe need this same understanding in our Club.We too have a new administration. We too have a renewed enthusiasm and we too have faith and hope. With the last election of the Clubs Officers and Board, we have many new and inexperienced people myself being the most inexperienced who need your support and assistance. I feel we have a good representation of all parts of the country on our Board, which is the way it should be for a national club. This is the AMERICAN POMERANIAN CLUB. This is YOUR Club. If you have any questions, problems or comments about our breed, contact the Board member in your area or myself and voice your opinions. We need to know what you are thinking and feeling. The Board cannot act for the good of the entire Club without total support from each member.We are starting this administration on a positive note. The financial picture is bright thanks to the previous Officers and Board and we have gained support with the American Kennel Club regarding our Open class color division. I might add here thatthe support and interest in our 1981 New York Specialty Trophy Fund was unsurpassed. Here again each Club member dug into his or her reserve and demonstrated how successful we, as a Club, can be.In response to her Midwest columns on size and color, which have had numerous comments, Sally Baugniet is heading a committee to look into the possible revision of the Standard. When the Standard was last revised in total in 1971, a study was conducted for five years prior to that date for research and comments. This change will not be immediate but again, we ask for suggestions from all different parts of the country. We all know that what is accepted in the show ring in one part of the country is not always accepted nationwide even though our Standard does not divide the country into sections as some judges seem to do. We are working for a more uniform Pomeranian, one that conforms to the Standard and not just to rewrite the Standard to conform to todays winning dogs. Hopefully with the addition of major faults especially overtrimming and the American Kennel Clubs recognition of three distinct color divisions of the Open class, our judges will re-read the Standard and judge accordingly.At this time, I wish to thank all the members who worked so conscientiously on the New York Specialty. If any member who was present at the show has any suggestions for future events, please let me know. Now let us look forward to San Diego in May. Let us promote this Specialty just as we have promoted all of our Specialties in the past and remember that we can take great pride in our Club and its contribution to the dog show industry. It will be too late for trophy donations by the time you read this but the Hosting Club will still need your support and cooperation. As the old song goes... California, here we comeCORRECTIONThe gremlins have struck again. The correct pedigree of Ch. May Morning End of the Rainbow, owned by Sophie Mayes, is printed in this issue, Behind the New Champions. Sorry, Sophie.POMERANIAN REVIEWPomeranian ReviewOF THEAnt mean flnmprawatt Club, 3nr.President..........................First Vice President.... Second Vice President . . Recording Secretary Corresponding SecretaryTreasurer ........................OFFICERS OF THE CLUB.........................................................................Miss Nadine Hersil.......................................................................Mr. Thomas Daniels........................................................................ Mrs. Sally Baugniet.........................................................................Mrs. Eleanor Hyche...........................................................................Mr. Dudley Roach612 Woodrow Ave., Modesto, CA 95350 ...................................................................Mrs. Jacqueline LiddleBOARD OF DIRECTORSMrs. Phyllis Andrews Mrs. Olga Baker Mr. Fred Bassett Delegate to ARC ....................Mrs. Julie Brumback Mrs. Sophie H. Mayes Mr. Bill Pottebaum ....................... Mr. Fred BassettPOMERANIAN REVIEWEditor and 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.4 POMERANIAN REVIEWOLD TIMERS DO IT BETTER6 Year Old Group Placer-,, 7,CH. MILLAMORS ROCK DUSTDustySire Ch. Millamors Moon Rock Dam Millamors MarlitaShown Only 11 Times in 1980, Owner Handled1 Group H, 1 Group III, 3 Group IV and 8 Bests of BreedTony and Betty Short515266-89952850 E. DouglasDes Moines, la. 50317POMERANIAN REVIEW 5SHORTS NEWEST CHAMPION Dustys Son Mr. Personality'r\ c\\miCH. SHORTS DUSTY TONY TIGER TigerPedigree listed in Behind the New Champions Watch for Tiger in the Ring Later This Year.Tony and Betty Short515 266-89952850 E. DouglasDes Moines, la. 503176 POMERANIAN REVIEWCOVER STORYby Darrell and Olga BakerIvan continues to please us totally. Now barely a year and a half old, he ranks Number 3 Pomeranian nationwide and is also setting an enviable record of producing, an eager and dependable little stud dog with litters here, many on the way, and happy Pom breeders enjoying already Ivans promising offspring.We appreciate this extraordinary little Pomeranian, but were less than pleased with Ivans decision to have his one-year coat dropout right before the big New YorkNational Pom SpecialtyMadison Square Garden events We dutifully left him at home, grumbling all the way, yet recognizing that we were delighted during his magnificent first year to have him retain coat and win superbly, setting records, grabbing many Toy Group Firsts. It was thus downright Texas-greedy of us to expect miraclesThus, we will now await beautiful adult coat and go again soon with Ivan. He is the result of rather scientific breeding for which we love to take credit, and we hope he can enhance the breed as did his famous ancestor, Ch. Corns Duke Dragonfly, on whom his pedigree is concentrated. This is the legacy breeders are able to give.Ivan is a cocky, spoiled, much-appreciated little dog...tiny 3V4 pounds, but with a 50-pound egoAMERICANPOMERANIAN 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.ELECTIONRESULTSOfficers for the coming yearPresident..........................Miss Nadine HersilFirst Vice Pres................Mr. Thomas DanielsSecond Vice Pres............Mrs. Sally BaugnietRecording Sec.................Mrs. Eleanor HycheCorresponding Sec...........Mr. Dudley RoachTreasurer....................Mrs. Jacqueline LiddleBoard of DirectorsMrs. Phyllis Andrews Mrs. Olga Baker Mr. Fred Bassett Mrs. Julie Brumback Mrs. Sophie Mayes Mr. Bill PottebaumDelegate to AKCMr. Fred BassettNOTICEThe Show Plans Department of AKC was asked to reconsider the question of the division of the Open Classes by color at all-breed shows. They gave the matter their earnest attention before replying to our letter. Once again they felt that there was no way they or we could forbid the all-breed clubs to offer color divisions, if they felt it warranted, but they did consent to help us end the confusion over different ways in which the colors were divided by sending a memorandum to all superintendents and show secretaries saying that in the future, the ONLY color divisions that would be approved by AKC are the three divisions outlined in the last paragraph of our Standard and commonly used at all specialty shows.This ruling will take effect later this year. Meanwhile, all exhibitors should be VERY CAREFUL to check the possible color divisions in the Premium List BEFORE making out their entries.POMERANIAN REVIEW 73fn jUtmortamWe regret to report the deathon December 15, 1980, ofMrs. John VolzA member for more than forty yearsLZST................... Wfr4sOr maybe its blues or a good black and tan. Whatever your Pom color preference, our Poms of 1981, 11 x 14 wall calendar will be hand colored to your order.Many of the Poms pictured in Review ads were so darling we couldnt resist using them as our subjects. So you just may find your Pom among the many watercolor illustrations of puppies and adults engaged in various activities, including obedience, and even a puppy tug-of-war.List your favorite Pom colors. If no color preference is stated, youll receive an assortment of allowable colors.All calendars are shipped boxed via UPS. Please clearly print delivery address and mail with check for 5.50 toP.O. Box 957 Milton, Washington 983548 POMERANIAN REVIEWNORTHERN CALIFORNIA POMERANIAN CLUBS TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY SPECIALTYby Anne HaydenWhere does one begin writing about a Specialty Show Especially a Twentieth Anniversary Specialty It would be so easy to just say there were many lovely Poms parading on review, as there were, or that there were many old and new exhibitors meeting and exchanging news and views, as that also is true. But there is so much more involved, as many of you know, starting way back months ago with the first planning stages, thru the final pictures.Our judge, Dr. Arima, had quite an assignment handed to him. The placements and other judging comments will be reported in Dr. Arimas critique. It was a joy to see so many very beautiful Poms, and we had Poms of all colors and ages.Our Trophy Chairman, Diane Lucas, presented us with a lovely Trophy Table, all sparkling and gleaming, as Mr. Chuck Reynolds, Past President, donated all silverplate trophies from Best of Breed thru first and second places in all the classes. He also included two special trophies for Best Puppy and Best Bred by Exhibitor. The club, in addition, presented the coveted Twentieth Anniversary Issue of the Pomeranian Review for third place and the clubs medallion went to all winners, first thru fourth place. There were several other special trophies. Lillian Muller donated as the Presidents Trophy a beautiful Turquoise Irradiant Crystal Pitcher with a lovely flower arrangement, as well as a flowered china Dinner Bell for Best Puppy and Best Bred by Exhibitor.Everyone was in a happy expectant mood. It was just great to see Irene Weltz at ringside, looking marvelous. Thats one lady who has devoted many years to our breed and club. Elsie Burriesci was also ringside watching all of the Poms and people. Chief and Sybil Tompkins were present, and just a little proud as Susan Allens little male went Winners Dog and Best of Winners, as he is a result of some of their breeding. It was a 5 point major, too. Pauline Hughes was upfrom San Diego, looking glamorous as always. Mary Johnson was also up from the South, as were Dorothy and Janice Keller. Mrs. Freeh was having a very busy time of it as she brought several lovely dogs with her.The Roaches were watching their new champion just having finished him the day before. Dolly Trauner and Julie Moreno supported the puppy classes. Julies puppy was awarded the Best Puppy Trophy. They also had the older representatives, Julie with her nine-year old Ch. Morenos Special Edition in the Veteran Dog class, and Dollys Ch. Phyner Bumble Bee in the Veteran Bitch class. Past President Ruth Dotsons Ch. Sun-Dots Rambling Man walked off with the honors of Best Veteran Dog and Best Stud Dog. The Best Brood Bitch was Lillian Mullers Blossomview Scarlett. Winners Bitch was Ruth Dotsons American-bred Sun-Dots Rambling Duchess.Marlene and Marlin Presser were present and were busy showing several Poms, including the beautiful little special of Effie Dahlstrom. One of the very busiest, flashing in and out of the ring was Diane Lucas. Her secret bait is rare steak.Violet Goforth can be very proud of her homebred Ch. Goforths My Timmy Boy walking away with Best of Breed from some very stiff competition. Best of Opposite was Lillian Mullers Ch. Mullers Chantilly.You would think with all the excitement mentioned before, the day would be winding down but not so Everyone was invited to a delicious Ham Buffet, providing time for more socializing. After everyone had enjoyed the goodies and the wine and champagne, Ruth Dotson, Awards Chairman, asked for order and when all were quiet she presented the following yearly Club Awards Top Pom went to Elsie Burriesci and Best of Opposite Sex to Top Pom went to Dudley and Wanda Roach. There was a tie for Top Breeder between Dudley and Wanda Roach and Lillian Muller. The Top Exhibitor, finishing the most champions, was LillianPOMERANIAN REVIEWMuller, who was also voted to be the Member Doing the Most for the Club. There were two special awards of Life Membership made to Elsie Schutz and to Chuck Reynolds. In addition there was a Twentieth Anniversary Special Award.After all the appropriate speeches, the Northern California Pomeranian Clubs Twentieth Anniversary Specialty drew to aconclusion. I wasnt here for the firs Specialty, but our Show Chairman, charte member Shirley Hoffman, was. I must sa this if it was just half as nice as her effort produced for our Twentieth Anniversary, i must have been really super She surely di a fine job. The club owes her a big vote c congratulations.JUDGES COMMENTSNORTHERN CALIFORNIA POMERANIAN CLUB SPECIALTYby Dr. James K. ArimaIt was my pleasure and privilege to judge the Twentieth Anniversary Specialty Show of the Northern California Pomeranian Club which was held in conjunction with the San Joaquin Kennel Club show on Sunday, November 23, 1980. The Trophy Table, which is usually overwhelming at this Specialty, was even more impressive because Chuck Reynolds, a founding member of the club, had donated a silver-plated trophy for every class that was offered. There was an entry of 51 Pomeranians, and no doubt the beauty and success of the show was attributable in no small measure to the efforts of the show chairperson, Shirley Hoffman.The quality of the exhibits was superb, and decisions in the larger classes and for Winners and Best in Specialty were very difficult to make. Coats were generally very good, and the splendid array of colors included oranges, reds, sables, blacks, chocolate, white, and black and tan. The handling of the exhibits and their presentation were skillfully done. Good sportsmanship prevailed throughout. All in all, it was a most enjoyable and rewarding assignment. Thanks to all who were participants-exhibitors and spectators alike.My Winners Dog was a gorgeous orange with the unlikely name for a Pom of Taio. He was owned by Susan Allen and bred by Janet P. Kern. Taio had a full coat, well-set tail, nice head and expression, good legs, and an excellent set-on and carriage of the head. He moved well, was always in control, and had excellent presence. A yearling, his immaturity probably stopped him from to honors, but he should improve in the comin months.Reserve Winners was Mullers R.U. Kic din, owned and bred by Lillian and Davii Muller. A son of Ch. Sun-Dots Rambolin Man, he was sound, well-put-together, move well, and exhibited the qualities of his ii lustrious sire. A very honest dog.Among the other dogs, one that stands ou in memory was a 6-9 month puppy, Moreno Critics Choice, owned by Julie and Gonzal Moreno. While it is easy to overrate tb merits of a puppy, this was a very delightfu puppy with much style and verve at such i young age. He should have a very goo future and certainly merits watching.The Winners Bitch decision required i difficult balancing of many factors. Tb eventual winner was Sun-Dots Rambolinj Duchess from the American-bred class. Sb was owned and bred by Ruth Dotson. Wha made her choice difficult was that then were several other specimens that, on tb basis of one feature or another, might havi been better than Duchess. But she wa outstanding in overall balance, structure and movement. Built the way a Pom shoulc be, she could not put a foot down wrong-oi the table, posing, just standing around o moving. She moved easily with great reachi.e.,she sailed along It being a Specialty Show, I was even more inclined to rewan these virtures in this instance. Sun-Dot Ginger Flip, a beautiful bitch, bred by Mom Mae Caldwell and Ruth Dotson and ownec10 POMERANIAN REVIEWby Ruth Dotson, gave the winners all the competition that she could have desired and would have been a worthy Winners Bitch.The Veterans Dog class brought out two superb specimens-Ch. Morenos Special Edition and Ch. Sun-Dots Rambling Man. They received a tremendous ovation from ringside and seemed to relish the occasion and attention. They strutted for all they were worth. They were very young veterans, judging by their actions. Rambling Man was given the nod in this class.The Veterans Bitch class saw Dolly Trauners well-known and regarded Ch. Phyner Bumble Bee, who at nine years was showing like a class bitch.The winners and veterans joined seven champions for the Best in Specialty competition. On this day, several of them could have been selected for top honors without argument, and not being selected is certainly no dishonor to any of them. I eventually chose Ch. Goforths My Timmy Boy, bred by V. Goforth and owned by Goforth and Daryls Slaata. He showed well, had a great abundance of brilliant-orange coat, a very keen and alert expression to go with an excellent head, and was a well-balanced Pom from head to tail. He was in great bloom, physically fit, and in great spirit. He asked for the win all the way.My Best Opposite was Ch. Mullers Chantilly, a well-moving, sound bitch with a good head and full coat of excellent texture. Best of Winners was the dog.The lone entrant in the Stud Dog class was Ch. Sun-Dots Rambling Man, who stood with the Winners Bitch and the Reserve Winners Dog. At the time of judging, I had not known that the Winners Bitch or the Reserve Dog cam from Rambling Man, but the likeness to the old man was especially evident in the case of Duchess. Ch. Sun-Dots Rambling Man certainly had his days in the show ring, but it is a great credit to him that he can pass on his good points to succeeding generations. I might add, parenthetically, that I felt good over being able to spot them.The winner of the Brood Bitch class was Blossom View Scarlett, owned by David and Lillian Muller. She was the dam of the Best Opposite bitch and they shared much in common.Finally, I thoroughly enjoyed the aftershow buffet put on by the club and the camaraderie that went with it. What a pleasant way to end a wonderful day. Again, thanks for having me as your judge for this auspicious occasion.WESTMINSTER WINNERSJudge Mr. Frank SabellaWINNERS DOG AND BEST OF WINNERS Sun Fox I Love Lennis, bred by Len- nis Raines and owned by Claudia Lis and Edward Braczyk.RESERVE WINNERS DOG Patricks Mr. Larry, bred by Mildred Patrick and owned by Jean and George West.WINNERS BITCH Pomirish Robins Gin Fizz, bred by Sally Baugniet and owned by Jacqueline Liddle and Sally Baugniet.RESERVE WINNERS BITCH Scotia Braums Biddy Boo Meggy, bred and owned by Edna Girardot.BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX Ch. Bev-Nors Sadie Ray, bred by Beverly Norris and owned by Edward B. Jenner and Bev Norris.BEST OF BREED AND GROUP II Ch. Bev-Nors Toasted Fudge, bred by Beverly Norris and owned by Edward B. Jenner and Bev Norris.HELP YOUR AREA COLUMNISTEach area columnist needs to be kept informed about news and problems from everyone in her area in order to write a column that truly reflects the areas concerns and happenings. Please keep in touch with your area columnist. She cant write about news that she doesnt receive.POMERANIAN REVIEW 11WOODS POMERANIANSWishes To Pay Tribute To the late Mrs. L.L. Winslow upon the completion ofCHAMPION ANWINS LIL SIRIUSft5iHMMERSyiRtlllteaa shown finishing under judge Mr. Roy Ayers at the Virginia Beach KC Show pedigree behind new championsMaynard WoodPark Station P.O. Box 2296 Waynesboro, Va. 22980 703 943-690512 POMERANIAN REVIEWMORENOS1And Our New Baby Girl MORENOS HONEY DEW OF JUBILEETwo times BOS to Smokey at recent matches, from 3 months class.The DUDE CH. QUEENAffiE ILLUSTRIOUSMORENOS CRICTICS CHOICE SmokeyBest Puppy, N.C.P.C.20th Anniversary Specialty at 7 months under Dr. James Arima.Reserve Winners, San Mateo K.C. 113080 under Mrs. Margaret Young.'Winners Dog and Best of Winners from 9-12 Puppy class at Golden Gate K.C. under Mrs. Dorothy S. Welsh, 13181These two outstanding Poms represent part of our new future, with proven bloodlines to produce an unsurpassed breeding program.Our sincere thanks to Wanda and Dudley Roach for their continued help, support and friendship and to Lorene Bradbury Jubilee Kennels, the breeder of both of our new stars.OWNER Mrs. Julie Moreno1636 Claremont Dr.San Bruno, CA 94066 415 583-4973POMERANIAN REVIEW 1PHYNERdood it for UsGAMBLING DUDE SIRE OFPHYNER BLACK SOMBREROSammySecond to Smokey at N.C.P.C.20th Anniversary Specialty at 6 months.Second to Smokey at San Mateo K.C. Second to Smokey at Golden Gate K.C.All 3 judges remarked on the great similarity between these two young males, despite the color difference. Dude is prepotent for Type and Soundness.mvt At j .vi. .. ' ,'l.ii . . . - ... .'v.5Atrecent matches, knowledgeable Toy breeder-judges have placed Sammy Best of Breed and Group 3rd over AKC point-winning puppies. We will repeat the breeding of our pointed chocolate bitch to Dude Our beaver girl, Phyner Coffe Break, daughter of Ch. Morenos Special Edition, is in whelp we hope to Dude.LENNISS CREME DE CO-CO-AWinners Bitch BOS at San Mateo K.C. 113080 Winners Bitch BOS at Golden Gate K.C. 13181OWNER Mrs. Dolly B. Trauner2025 Lyon St. San Francisco, CA 94115 415 346-531414 POMERANIAN REVIEWTHE COLUMBIA POMERANIAN CLUB SPECIALTY SHOWby Erin HundleyTrophy Table at the Columbia Pomeranian Club Specialty ShowMembers of the Columbia Pomeranian Club again did a tremendous job with their Winter Specialty, December 7, 1980, at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. The bench was beautifully decorated with Mr. and Mrs. Snowman figures, perched above each exhibitors crate. Santa again rode in a laden sleigh pulled by tiny blue Poms, and left each Pom a treat in a pretty mitten which was hung with care on the front of his home for the day.Thirty-four Poms were scheduled to show right after lunch at one oclock but no one lad time for food as we prepared our entries for the big show. And at the ring we all admired the laden trophy table. Jo Ayers had land-painted Pom pictures on wooden plagues for each placement. Topping it all was the silvertone Best of Winners Challenge Trophy offered for Specialty Shows only by Jean Schroll through the Columbia Pomeranian Club.Judge Harold K. Bishop gave careful consideration to all of the exhibits and made hese decisions Winners Dog and Best of Winners was Que Sera Spirit of LaRita, nred and owned by Rita LaVerne and Erin Hundley, shown by Erin this win completedhis championship requirements. Reserve Winners Dog was Harbins Golden Glow Happy Don, bred and owned by Irene Harbin and shown by Sylvia Harbin. Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex was Harbins G.G. Crystal Clear, a red, owned by Irene Harbin and shown by Sylvia. Reserve Winners Bitch was Que Sera GGs Barbi Doll,1Judge Harold K. Bishop awards Best of Breed to Ch. JayJays Ounce OBounce, owned by Bea and Wayne George and handled by Jean Schroll in this Lindemaier photo.POMERANIAN REVIEW 15bred and owned by Erin and Phil Hundley and shown by their good friend Rita LaVerne. The Specials class was a spectacle of Pom beauty. Judge Bishop deliberated carefully and then awarded Best of Breed to Ch. JayJays Ounce OBounce, bred and shown by Jean Schroll and owned by Bea and Wayne George.The show was over and the winners and the other exhibitors were free to go back to the benching area to admire the trophies and relax and enjoy the rest of the day. Some of us were able to go out to lunch, thanks to Linda Gallacher, who volunteered to Pom-sit for us. Thanks, Linda.Thanks to the committee who arranged this show Chairman Bea George, Vice Chairman Averill Asbeck, Linda Gallacher, Wayne George, Jean Schroll, Martha Raz, and a special thanks to Jo Ayers for the handsome trophies. Im sure the other exhibitors join in congratulating all who helped put this show on. And again, thanks to the judge, Harold K. Bishop, for his contribution.KITI POMERANIANS1608 S. Cedar Pine Bluff, AR 71603 501 536-5554Two litters due early March Duke - Cavalier BloodlinesFor Sale1 male pup whelped 11-19-80 Duke - Cavalier Breeding1 proven ptd. male 5 years old to breeding home onlyStud Services AvailableTonia ONeill Kittye ONeill SeibsMember Board of ProfessionalDirectors, ARK Pom All-BreedClub GroomerALL OUR POMS ARE SOLD TO SELECT HOMES^ ^ ^ STARLITE POMERANIANS ^ ^Gayle L. GriffinPh 503843-2151STARLITE RAMBOLING GYPSY-just gave us a new litter1M, 2 F three times to Ch. Great Elms Timstopper AgainSire Son of Ch. Weises Flash of Timmy Again-Sorry, not for sale yetHopeto have several litters in March by our English boys.Thanks Norman for our DavonShire Starlite Gambler - doubles on Eng. Ch. Mid Winter BoyAlso thank you Margaret for Jubilee Lucky Chance - Queenaire-Skylark.15625 W. Perrydale Ave. Amity, Oregon 9710116 POMERANIAN REVIEWBRADLEYS POMERANIANSIntroduces\BRADLEYS DRESDEN DOLLSire Ch. Tomanolls Romeo Dam Bradleys NicholeHandler Cathy Bradley HeningtonBreeder Shirley BradleyBRADLEYS PANDA TOOSire Ch. .JayJays Flashy Irish Dam Ch. Bradleys Pandora SurpriseHandler Jean Schroll Breeder Shirley BradleyPanda is a striking red sableand double granddaughter of Ch. Holders A Lil Red FlashBradleys PomeraniansPh 206 848-481316111-78th Ave. E. Puyallup, Wash. 98371POMERANIAN REVIEW 1QUE SERA KENNEL PROUDLY PRESENTS Our First Homebred Champion CH. QUE SERA SPIRIT OF LARITASfAVLil Guy finished his championship requirements with a four-point major at The Columbia Pomeranian Club Specialty, Dec. 7th, 1980, under judge Harold K. Bishop.Special thanks to Rita LaVerne, his Co-Owner, for trusting us with Lil Guys parents, LaRitas Takesone - toknowone, and LaRitas Top Doll by Kash.This win was crowned with the news that Lil Guys daughter, Que Sera Tiny Bubbles Of LaRita, earned her first three-point major under judge Mrs. Kay Radcliffe, who gave her Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex at the Eastern Dog Club Bench Show in Boston, Mass., the week after he finished.Bubbles is co-owned by Jessie Stephens and Tommi Hooban and handled by Tommi.The judges who saw Lil Guys quality were Mrs. Bessie Pickens, Alfred Treen, Roland E. Adameck, Mrs. Thelma Brown, Mrs. Bettie Krause, and Harold K. Bishop. Thanks to all.Congratulations to the Harbins on Finishing Their Own Homebred Ch. Harbins Golden Glow Happy Don.Puppies For SaleQue Sera KennelPhil and Erin Hundley 19101-67th S.E.206 568-2281 Snohomish, WA 9829018 POMERANIAN REVIEWBEV-NOR POMS PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE KING at Bev-Nors and our PRIDE AND JOYCH. THELDUNS ALMOND FUDGEPictured at 614 Years OldSire of The 1981 Westminster BOB and Group II Winner, Ch. Bev-Nors Toasted FudgeGroup I Winner, Ch. Bev-Nors Fudge RippleGroup Placing Female, Ch. Bev-Nors M.S.T.O.F.Y. Elegant Lady DeliAm. Bda. Ch. Bev-Nors Untold Glory CandeeCan. Ch. Bev-Nors Fudge SundaeCh. Bev-Nors Pride An JoyCh. Bev-Nors Song of Camalotand several others almost finished and pointed, and others coming upSpecial Tribute to Thelma Dunn for Parting With This Little Guy Over 514 Years Ago.SHOWSTOPPER - GREAT ELMS BREEDINGSBev and Bill Norris Pasadena, MD 211227747 Meadow Road 301 255-1343POMERANIAN REVIEW 1BEV-NOR POMSBOB and Group II at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN is our Newest Star And Tenth Homebred Ch. Bev-Nors Toasted Fudge BOS at Madison Square Garden - Ch. Bev-Nors Sadie Ray84\v'I 11 BEST OF BREED i. or VARIETYTAMPA BAY KENNEL CLUB JANUARY 1981PHOTO BY ATCH. BEV-NORS TOASTED FUDGE at 7 Months Owned by Edward B. Jenner and Beverly Norris Handler-Agent - Susan FisherThis exciting youngster started at 7 months of age and finished at 714 months with 4 BOB and Group placings from Puppy class. At not quite 9 months old he did well on the tough Florida Circuit, taking 5 BOB over multi-BIS and multi-Group- winning Specials. At 10 months old he took BOB and Group II at Madison Square Garden. He is taking his brothers spot as a Special while his brother Ch. Bev-Nors Fudge Ripple - Group Winner sheds his coat and stands at stud at Bev-Nors, having already sired one litter, with two more litters due.Congratulations to New Champions - Ch. Bev-Nors Edneys Scooby Doo and Can. Ch. Bev-Nors Fudge Sundae - pointed in states alsoBev and Bill Norris7747 Meadow RoadPasadena, MD 21122 301 255-134320 POMERANIAN REVIEWAMERICAN POMERANIAN CLUB SPECIALTY SHOWBy Sally BaugnietThe Sixty-second Annual Specialty Show of the American Pomeranian Club, Inc., was held in New York City at the Loews-Summit Hotel on February 8,1981. This year eighty- nine dogs were entered, with a total entry of me hundred twenty-four.What a spectacular sight Where else but it the Specialty can you see so many neautiful Poms at one time, including many rf the big winners from all over the country, md have an opportunity to meet their owners. Its also a time for catching up on lews from old friends and meeting new mes.I think little else can compare to the ex- htement felt when going to a show and see- ng a new dog with that special look, one vith the ability to give you goose bumps ind really hold your attention. At the specialty there seems to be an abundance of hese dogs, and the puppy classes and sweepstakes usually have their share. This rear was certainly no exception.Since I had the privilege of judging the sweepstakes and have commented on it in ny Critique, I wont go into detail here, but vant to list the placements, since so many of he puppies were excellent.Puppy Dogs, 6-9 monthsl. Emcees Negrito Lindo, a black bred by Lennis Raines and owned by Morris and Betty Carson.. Watts Little J.R., bred and owned by Dolores Watts.5. Annons Magnum Force of Scamp, bred and owned by Ann Cannon.1. The Camelot Hallmark, bred and owned by Gertrude Jacoby.Puppy Dogs, 9-12 months. Bells Chriscendo Carmichael, bred by Betty Bell and owned by Betty Bell and Chris Heartz.. Sun Fox I Love Lennis, bred by Lennis Raines and owned by Claudia Lis and Edward Braczyk.I. The Pines Hells A. Poppin, bred by Lois Kraemer and Diane Taylor and owned by Lois Kraemer.4. Tim Sues Top Flight, bred and owned by Tim and Sue Goddard.Puppys Bitches, 6-9 months1. Watts Little Cie-Cie, bred and owned by Dolores Watts.2. Jabils Simply Serena, bred by Ronald and Sharleen Manchester, owned by Jessie and Barbara Young.3. Iceramas Kira, bred by Ruth Hawington and owned by Betty Marcantonio.4. Scotia Teddy Toos Sable Gem, bred and owned by Edna Girardot.Puppy Bitches, 9-12 months1. Idlewyld Chrysoberl, bred and owned by Margaret and John McKee.2. Wests Sugar Bear, bred and owned by Jean West.3. Millamors Montessa, bred by Eleanor Miller and owned by Eleanor Miller and Chris Heartz.4. Topaze Little Cleo, bred and owned by Francis Casey.Best in Sweepstakes, from the 9-12 month Puppy Dog class, was Bells Chriscendo Carmichael, owned by Betty Bell and Chris Heartz.Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes, from the 6-9 month PuppyiJudge Mrs. Sally Baugniet presents Best in Sweepstakes to Bells Chriscendo Carmichael, owned by Betty Bell and Christine Heartz and handled by Chris Heartz. Photo by Charles Tatham.POMERANIAN REVIEW 2Bitch class, Watts Little Cie-Cie, owned by Dolores Watts.The regular classes were judged by Dr. William E. Field, Jr., from Austin, Texas, who seemed to enjoy his assignment very much. In spite of the large entry handed to him, he went over each dog gently yet thoroughly, giving each one his undivided attention and choosing his winners with great care. His placements were as followsPuppy Dogs, 6-9 months1. Emcees Negrito Lindo, owned by Morris and Betty Carson.2. Watts Little J.R., owned by Dolores Watts.3. The Camelot Hallmark, owned by Gertrude Jacoby.4. Annons Magnum Force of Scamp, owned by Ann Cannon.Puppy Dogs, 9-12 months1. Emcees El Chico De Tico, bred by Morris and Betty Carson and owned by Barbara Paine.2. Bells Chriscendo Carmichael, owned by Betty Bell and Chris Heartz.3. Maranathas Lil Ezekiel, bred and owned by Steve and Gloria Carlin.4. Tim Sues Top Flight, owned by Tim and Sue Goddard.Bred by Exhibitor Dogs1. Tim Sues Bonfire, bred and owned by Sue Goddard and Randy Freeh.2. Brielle Here Comes the Sun, bred and owned by Catherine and Ken Lefferts.3. Tribbles Lace on Spincycle, bred and owned by G. Garrett ODell.Open Dogs, Black, Brown, Blue1. Camelots Mighty Thor, bred by Gertrude Jacoby and owned by Patricia Eik.2. Silvamere Carbon Copy, bred by Barbara DeBaugh and Diane Johnson and owned by Bunny Sweet.Open Dogs, Red, Orange, Cream, Sable1. Mi-Dee Mikie of the Pines, bred by Lois Kraemer and Diane Taylor and owned by Mike Smith.2. Luells Tornado Tommy, bred and owned by Lu and Elinor Luccas.3. Patricks Mr. Larry, bred by Mildred Patrick and owned by Jean and George West.4. Emcees Lucky Gem, bred by Morris ant Betty Carson and owned by Terri Dibert Open Dogs, Any Other Allowed Color1. Prideswood E-Mage-N-Me Tuf-Stuf, black and tan bred and owned by Diani Beecher.Veteran Dogs1. Quinz Copper Token, bred by Vera Quim and owned by Thomas Adams.For Winners Dog and Best of Winners Dr. Field selected the outstanding black pup py from the 6-9 month Puppy class, Emcee Negrito Lindo, who was bred by Lenni Raines and is owned by Morris and Bett Carson. This little dog showed his confident and excellent quality, capturing a five-poin major and arms-full of trophies for hi owners. Word has it that the Carsons wer flying home without the benefit of ai airplane.Reserve Winners Dog went to Mib Smiths Mi-Dee Mikie of The Pines, winne of the Open Dog, Red, Orange, Cream, SabiJudge Dr. William E. Field, Jr., award Winners Dog and Best of Winners to the blac puppy Emcees Negrito Lindo, owned by Morri and Betty Carson and bandied by Morri Carson in this Tatham photo.class. He was bred by Lois Kraemer am Diane Taylor and was a beautifully-coate cream, a very nice dog.In the bitch classes, Dr. Field made th following placements.Puppy Bitches, 6-9 months1. Jabils Simply Serena, owned by Jessi and Barbara Young.2 POMERANIAN REVIEW. Watts Little Cie-Cie, owned by Dolores Watts.. Iceramas Kira, owned by Betty Marcan- tonio.. Scotia Teddy Toos Sable Gem, owned by Edna Girardot.Puppy Bitches, 9-12 monthsWests Sugar Bear, owned by Jean West. Topaze Little Eleo, owned by Francis Casey.Millamors Montessa, owned by Eleanor Miller and Chris Heartz.Pixies Magic Melody, bred and owned by Carol Galavich.Bred by Exhibitor BitchesWests Sugar Bear, owned by Jean West. Idlewyld Chrysoberl, owned by Margaret and John McKee.Lin-Gals Po-Co-Hon-Tas, bred and owned by Mildred Ruthe Hillyard.Julies Star Rosie, bred and owned by Julie Brumback.American Bred BitchesQue Sera Tiny Bubbles of LaRita, bred by Rita LaVerne and Erin Hundley and owned by Tommi Hooban.The Pines Breeders Folly, bred and owned by Lois Kraemer.Idlewyld Gem of the Sea, bred and owned by Margaret and John McKee. Hartmans Rusty Sibelle Vixen, bred by Rose Hartman and owned by Elsie Wim- broogh.Open Bitches, Black, Brown, BluePost Scripts Aunt Jemima, bred by Rose Keller and owned by Rose Keller and Skip Piazza.Open Bitches, Red, Orange, Cream, Sable Scotia Braums Biddy Boo Meggy, bred and owned by Edna Girardot.Can. Ch. Millamors Moon Shadow, bred by Eleanor Miller and owned by Chris Heartz.Penrus Fancy Free of Caldoak, bred by Pauline Caldwell and owned by Pauline Caldwell and Rosalind Goltz.Sun Rays High Society, bred by Fern Rodrigues and owned by Steve and Gloria Carlin.Winners Bitch came from the Open Bitch,Red, Orange, Cream, Sable class, Scotia Braums Biddy Boo Meggy, breeder-owner- handled by Edna Girardot. She was a breedable size, cobby bitch with a sweet expression. I understand this finished or very nearly finished one more for this veteran breeder-exhibitor. Congratulations, EdnaReserve Winners Bitch also came from the Open class, Can. Ch. Millamors Moon Shadow, bred by Eleanor Miller and owned by Chris Heartz of Canada. This was a beautiful, compact bitch who moved very well.41f-ucTathamphoto shows Winners Bitch being presented to Scotia Braums Biddy Boo Meggy, breeder-owner handled by Edna Girardot.Best of Breed competition consisted of fourteen beautiful Specials plus the Winners Dog, Veteran Dog and Winners Bitch. All provided strong competition for top honors. The huge-coated, baby-faced, cobby Ch. Randys Ga. Hotshot of Jolly Wee, seemed to catch the judges eye from the start. Hotshot is a Peppi son and the topwinning living Pom for 1980. He is owned by Randy Freeh and Steve Morris, bred and handled by Randy Freeh, formerly of Georgia, now of Canyon Country, California.Best of Opposite Sex went to the lovely bitch Special Ch. Bonners Starcrest Minette, bred by Dorothy Bonner and owned by Karen Holder, who is now living in New Jersey. Minette was handled by Donna Megenhardt.The Specialty was topped off with a dinner that evening which was well-attended andPOMERANIAN REVIEW 2Dr. William Field awards Best of Breed to Ch. Randys Ga. Hotshot of Jolly Wee, owned by Randy Freeh and Steve Morris and handled by Randy Freeh in this photo by Tatham. Show Chairman Fred Bassett awards trophy.enjoyed, largely due to the efforts of Hospitality Chairman Olga Baker. Olga had also arranged for each exhibitor to receive a gift pack of various samples, and I understand that the process of getting all these items to New York from Texas is a story all by itself.It takes many people to successfully put a show together, of course, and we must thank1 TTjMIBest of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed is awarded to Ch. Bonners Starcrest Minette, handled by Donna Megenhardt for owner Karen Holder right. Trophy Chairman Jacqueline Liddle presents trophy in this Tatham photo.Fred Bassett for again handling the big jol of Show Chairman. Pete Galindo was Shov Secretary and Sam Zaneoff was our abli Chief Ring Steward. Judy Davidson was ii charge of Gate and Catalogs, which wen very nicely done, pictures reproduced ven clearly with an abundance of adver tisements, for which we can thank thi Advertising Committee, headed by Loi Kraemer and Diane Taylor. Jackie Liddli did a terrific job as Trophy Chairman. Th array of trophies was spectacular, consistin of such a variety of silver pieces and earthen ware with a Pom sketch specially made fo the Specialty, in addition to cash, that thi Ring Steward had to help the judge earn the trophies to the winners.Of course there are many more people in volved in putting on a successful Specialty and this year all of you did your share either with your ads and trophy donations which were unsurpassed, or with your en tries at the Specialty or your attendance anc support. With this kind of effort anc cooperation we can look forward to anothei successful Specialty in 1982.StfieiuWeadowsTwo Litters Worth Mentioning1. Two orange males, beautiful short faces, tiny ears, heavy coats, high tail sets. Sound to date, both top show prospects, whelped 11-18-80.2. Our first living litter of FOUR in years, whelped 1-22-81. Excellent pedigree. Three boys, one girl.Ron and Jackie Klein4136 West Lake Road Silver Springs, N.Y. 14550 716 237-54734 POMERANIAN REVIEWChriscendo ,mji 1BELLS CHRISCENDO CARMICHAELCan. Ch. Millamors Rock Medallion ex Can. Ch. Bells Misty MasqueradeCo-owned with breeder Betty Bell BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES 1981 American Pomeranian Club Specialty under Mrs. Sally BaugnietMILLAMORS MOON SHADOWDixielands Southern Rock ex Millamors Rock RosetteBred by Eleanor W. MillerRESERVE WINNERS BITCH under Dr. Wm. FieldChris and John HeartzP.O. Box 1259902 895-7427Truro, Nova Scotia Canada, B2N 5N2POMERANIAN REVIEW 2WATTS LITTLE CIE-CIE137irVfSire Ch. Thelduns Tim Dandy of Edney Dam Scotias Little Angel v. WattsCie-Cie went first in her 6-9 month Puppy class and on to B.O.S. to Best in Sweepstakes at The APC Specialty in February, 1981.Both Cie-Cie and her littermate. Watts Little J.R. went second in their regular classes 6-9 month Puppy at the APC Specialty, handled with perfection by Sue Whaley.Congratulations for a job well done by our judges,Mrs. Sally Baugniet and Dr. W. E. Field.Dolores A. Watts Watts Poms301 372-8782 4800 Floral Park RoadBrandywine, Maryland 206136 POMERANIAN REVIEWSCOTIA KENNELS, REG.Poms of DistinctionXI"ASCOTIA BRAUMS BIDDY BOO MEGGYShown going Winners Bitch under Dr. William Field at the American Pomeranian Club Specialty, breeder-owner handled by Edna Girardot.Due to health conditions of myself and my kennel girl, I must reduce the workload. I offer several males of quality and background to use in a breeding program.AlsoReluctantly offer Ch. Scotia Dandys Dapper Dan to the right breeder and show home. Pedigree on page 36 of the Feb. 1980 Pom Review. Please state exact wants in your first letter.Promising Show Prospects in Males and Females Many Champions Offered at StudEdna E. Girardot Floral City, FL 32636P.O.Box 646 Ph 904 726-2001POMERANIAN REVIEWSPECIALTY SHOW WINNERS PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES Judge, Mrs. Sally BaugnietBEST IN SWEEPSBells Chriscendo Carmichael owned by Betty Bell and Christine HeartzBEST OF OPPOSITEWatts Little Cie-Cie owned by Dolores WattsCLASS ENTRIES Judge, Dr. William E. Field, Jr.PUPPY DOGS 6-9 MONTHSEmcees Negrito Lindo owned by Morris and Betty Carson PUPPY DOGS 9-12 MONTHS Emcees El Chico De Tico owned by Barbara Paine BRED BY EXHIBITOR DOGS Tim Sues Bonfire owned by Sue Goddard and Randy Freeh OPEN DOGS, BLACK, BROWN AND BLUE Camelots Mighty Thor owned by Patricia Eik OPEN DOGS, RED, ORANGE, CREAM AND SABLE Mi-Dee Mikie of the Pines owned by Mike Smith OPEN DOGS, ANY OTHER ALLOWED COLOR Prideswood E-Mage-N-Me Tuf-Stuf owned by Diann Beecher WINNERS DOG AND BEST OF WINNERS Emcees Negrito Lindo owned by Morris and Betty Carson RESERVE WINNERS DOG Mi-Dee Mikie of the Pines owned by Mike SmithPUPPY BITCHES 6-9 MONTHSJabils Simply Serena owned by Jessie and Barbara Young PUPPY BITCHES 9-12 MONTHS Wests Sugar Bear owned by Jean West BRED BY EXHIBITOR BITCHES Wests Sugar Bear owned by Jean West AMERICAN BRED BITCHES Que Sera Tiny Bubbles 0 LaRita owned by Tommi Hooban OPEN BITCHES, BLACK, BROWN AND BLUE Post Scripts Aunt Jemima owned by Rose Keller and Skip Piazza OPEN BITCHES, RED, ORANGE, CREAM AND SABLE Scotia Braums Biddy Boo Meggy owned by Edna Girardot WINNERS BITCHScotia Braums Biddy Boo Meggy owned by Edna GirardotRESERVE WINNERS BITCHCan. Ch. Millamors Moon Shadow owned by Christine HeartzVETERAN DOGSQuinz Copper Token owned by Thomas AdamsBEST OF BREEDCh. Randys Ga. Hotshot of Jolly Wee owned by Randy Freeh and Steve Morris BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED Ch. Bonners Starcrest Minette owned by Karen Holder8 POMERANIAN REVIEWCRITIQUE OF THE SPECIALTY SHOWby Dr. William E. Field, Jr.The number of Pomeranians shown at this went marked the largest number I have ver seen in one show. Particularly had I lever seen so many beautiful Pomeranian ipecials assembled at one place. The overall [uality of the dogs prove that the breed con- inues to do well. I was particularly pleased o see the number of good legs. It appears hat legs have improved over the last several rears. Also, there were very few undershot logs and only one overshot dog, which is 'ratifying, considering the numbers presented. Several dogs had huge proper- extured coats. There were a few who had leant undercoat. I would, however, like to lee more volume of coat in Pomeranians and rigger plumes. I am one who believes that a iomeranian cannot have too much coat, [here is nothing prettier than to see a leautifully showing Pomeranian with its read held very high, dripping in coat and with a plume that touches its head.The puppies in both sexes demonstrated hat there will be no shortage of champion Pomeranians in the near future. The puppies demonstrated that most of them were ikely to finish within the next year. My WinnersDog came from the Puppy class and las promise of being one of the most excep- rional blacks ever bred. It undoubtedly had he best head I have ever seen on a black. Its legs were so sound that it made one tingle with delight to see him move. In addition, lis overall profile and outline revealed the classic Pomeranian figurine look which we ill seek to obtain. The Winners Bitch show- id in a manner which makes us wish every1980 TOP STUD DOGSChampions Confirmed in 1980Pirst PlaceJh. Randys Jolly Wee Peppi ....................... 43h. Sunrays Lil Beaver...............................4second PlacePh. Emcees Solid Gold Diamond................ 33h. Pomirish Winnies Tuf Tigger................3Pomeranian showed this way. She had the huge plume which is so desirable, was very sound in her movement and had a superb body. She indeed would be a breeders delight to own. The Best of Breed competition had so many dogs which had qualities attesting to their championship status. Several of them it has been my pleasure to judge and give awards to in the past. I was particularly pleased that so many of them had such desirable figurine shapes which excite one as being classic Pomeranian type. The Best of Breed winner was my idea of near perfection in a Pomeranian. He possessed an exquisite head with the most desirable expression, tiny ears, short body, high set tail, superb structure and confident showmanship. His coat was enormous and of the proper texture. Truly a magnificent Pomeranian. The Best of Opposite Sex was a breeders delight. She possessed a classic head with tiny well set ears, sufficient coat, again of the proper texture, short body, sound legs and confident showmanship. If I might fantasy, I would say that the Best of Opposite Sex bred to the Best of Breed dog should make heaven on earth for a Pomeranian breeder. The Best of Winners was the Winners Dog. He had so many things going for him and all he needs to do is get his adult coat.As I reported to the members present at the Dinner following the show, I considered this judging assignment to be one of great honor, and I thank the members of the Club for having me at this show.FROM THE TROPHY CHAIRMANIt couldnt have happened without you. Thanks so very much to all you nice folks who contributed to the 1981 APC Trophy Fund.You Made It Happen.Jackie Liddle1981 APC Trophy ChairmanPOMERANIAN REVIEWSWEEPSTAKES CRITIQUEby Mrs. Sally BaugnietThere was a total Sweepstakes entry of thirty-three Pomeranians-16 dogs, 17 bitches. The first class, Puppy Dogs 6-9 months, had six dogs entered, with two absentees. One outstanding black puppy caught my eye immediately. Emcees Negrito Lindo, 8V2 months old, bred by Lennis Raines and owned by Morris and Betty Carson, stood up on his toes in all his glory. He looked me in the eye and seemed to tell me that he was great, confident and it. And he was it. He had sound legs, excellent expression and a very pleasing, balanced picture when standing and moving. I am sure Dr. Field will have more to say about him, as he put him Winners Dog and Best of Winners in the regular classes.The 9-12 month Puppy Dog class had an entry of ten, with no absentees. Sorry to say, I had to leave some very good dogs out of the ribbons. Such a nice class It was indeed a pleasure to have these nice dogs presented to me. My first place choice, Bells Chriscendo Carmichael, bred by Betty Bell, owned by Betty Bell and Christine Heartz, is another outstanding dog who should finish in short time. He is a soundly-structured and an excellent-moving dog. The beautiful head and tailset and correct profuse coat was all there in this cobby 9 month-old pup. He was my choice for Best in Sweeps.There was one absent in the entry of six from the 6-9 month Puppy Bitch class. My choice in this class was Watts Little Cie-Cie, bred and owned by Dolores Watts. This young girl was a very typey, sound bitch, nicely coated and showing superbly. She was my choice for Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes.We had eleven 9-12 month Puppy Bitches entered, with three absentees. Again, I had to leave some very nice puppies out of the ribbons. My choice was Idlewyld Chrysoberl, breeders-owners Margaret and John McKee. This puppy was very much like my 6-9 month winner. The choice for Best of Opposite was very close, my final choice being made on the age consideration.I enjoyed judging Sweeps at the Specialty.In one instance, if the puppy had been moi used to being shown, the placements migl have been different. In another instance, was tempted to excuse a puppy who seeme to have the tendency to limp, but gave it tl benefit of the doubt. Over all, I was please with the quality that was shown to me. thank you for the honor of judging the 19 APC Sweepstakes and for your entry.NOTICEThe APC Board would like to suggest th our readers carry their Reviews with the to shows and matches so that newcomers the breed may have an opportunity to s the magazine. They further suggest th breeders give a gift of one issue of tl Review with each puppy they sell. To c this, simply send a check for 3.50, alor with the name and address of the perse who is to receive the Review, to the Circul tion Manager, Judy Blocker, address on pa 3.MID^POMGMNIWWe have pets for salea beautiful chocolate-tipped sable boyanda great big sweetie also a boy would probably do well in obedienceJon and Roberta Massey1209 Carlton Drive Racine, Wis. 53402 414 639-68850 POMERANIAN REVIEWhe Officers, Board of Directors and Show Committee of the American Pomeranian Club, ic., would like to thank the following people for their generous contributions to the 'rophy Fund for our 1981 Specialty Show. This list, as well as the names of donors to pecific class placements, was printed in the Show Catalogue.im., Can., Bda. Chs. Robin Dolly Hyde Phyllis Andrews Horia Augustitephen Linda Ayres Foxaire iarrell Olga Baker atty BartelsIr. Mrs. DeForest Bartholomew, Sr. leForest Bartholomew, Jr.Itephen Bartholomew lee Bassler Jary L. Batesick Sally Baugniet Pomirish Kennels 5ev-Nor Poms Beverly Bill NorrisJr. Ken Bishop Cdd BivinJrs. Wilma Jean Brown dona Mae Caldwell auline Caldwell Francis Casey _,aureano Castro losephine Ching Cris Collinsdr. Mrs. Larry Combsdr. Mrs. James M. Coy A. Colonel John H. Cribbs irginia William Davis dr. Mrs. Pat De Loughary dare Desrochers rhelma M. Dunn Smcees Pomeranians Morris Betty CarsonClaire Flesner Jerrie Freia Mrs. Adrian Frylink Norma Gad Edna E. Girardot Pauline Glick Tim Sue Goddard Violet GoforthRosalind Goltz in loving memory of Cassios Quarter Note, C.D.Alice M. Govemo Yvonne Grafsky Lloyd Raeleen Graser Shirley Grube Muriel Gunther Thomas Helen Hage Mrs. H.B. Hansard, Jr.Dora HendersonMary Ellen HendricksonNadine Hersil D-Nees PomsTommi Hooban Tommis Poms, Tommi San KennelsGertrude A. HowellPauline B. HughesErin Philip HundleyAgnes P. IschGertrude JacobyEdward B. JennerDorothy JoachimJane E. JohnstonJacquelyn Klein Silver MeadowsPOMERANIAN REVIEWMargaret Klingbeil Nannie M. Krohn Susie B. KugelMr. Mrs. Joseph P. Lefebvre Kenneth Catherine Lefferts Chuck Jackie Liddle Aurora Poms Lu Elinor Luccas Jeanne R. LynnGoldie K. Mandley in loving memory of Ch. Thelduns Wee Bonnie Tammy Betty Marcantonio Jim Sharon Mariner Jon Roberta Massey Midas Poms Sophie H. Mayes Kenneth Eleanor Miller Nancy McBride Thelma M. McGraw Mrs. Norris McKamey Margaret John McKee Idlewyld PomeraniansClarice Oganeku Sue Marie PowersKatherine John Probst Funfair PomsJohn Prokopec Vera C. QuinnDayon Race in memory of Adkins Tar Baby Tiger LilyRaymond Radzinski Madeline Raymond Jane Reed Laura Reed Mildred Reese Mrs. Lloyd Reeves, Sr.Desaree SandiferMrs. Evelyn SchaeferJean SchrollKendra ShawCarol L. SherryTony, Betty Terry ShortVirginia SivoriMr. Joseph SmithMrs. Camelia SopranoNellie SprungerMary StraslickaTJs Poms Terry Jack Reeder Doris Thomas Dolly B. TraunerDonna L. Tyrie, in memory of AndyMr. Mrs. Frank WackusEileen C. Waegelein Galesea PomsNancy WiegandMinette WinkleMaynard WoodRuth E. YatsuiJessie Barbara YoungSam L. Zaneoff'f it Courtesy of Gloria CarlinPOMERANIAN REVIEW12uMtffbioofes1BEST OF OPPOSITESPRINGFIELD KENNEL CLUBI960ASHBE OCH. MILLBROOKS MELITA OF PT. LOMAShown finishing under Judge Norman Patton at the Springfield K.C. Show.Melita is another Champion Daughter of Am. Mex. Int. World F.C.I. Ch. Sunrays Lil Beaver.Melita is a Half Sister of Ch. Millhrooks Lola Grace, who is another Beaver daughter.OwnerBarbara Paine64 Deacon Hill Road Stamford, Ct. 06905 Tel 203 322-6639Handled Exclusively By Skip Piazza, Agent405 Sixth Street Atco, New Jersey 08004 Tel 609 767-1856POMERANIAN REVIEWiMiddbtooksEMCEES EL CHICO DE TICOPointedChi-Chi is a Ch. Emcees Solid Gold Diamond son. This little puppy is an absolute delight, and I would like to thank Morris Carson for letting me have Chi-Chi.Chi-Chi was the winner of the 9-12 month Puppy class at the American Pomeranian Club National Specialty Show.Watch for Chi-Chi and his handler Skip Piazza in the ring.OwnerBarbara Paine64 Deacon Hill Road Stamford, Ct. 06905 Tel 203 322-6639Handled Exclusively By Skip Piazza, Agent405 Sixth Street Atco, New Jersey 08004 Tel 609 767-18564 POMERANIAN REVIEWSTANDARD FOR POMERANIANS1980 revisions to the Standard appear in italicsAPPEARANCE The Pomeranian in build and appearance is a cobby, balanced, short- oupled dog. He exhibits great intelligence in his expression, and is alert in character and eportment.HEAD Well-proportioned to the body, wedge-shaped but not domed in outline, with a fox- ike expression. There is a pronounced stop with a rather fine but not snipey muzzle, with no lip- liness. The pigmentation around the eyes, lips, and on the nose must be black, except self- olored in brown and blue. A round, domey skull is a major fault. Light pigment on nose or eye ims is a major fault.TEETH The teeth meet in a scissors bite, in which part of the inner surface of the upper eeth meets and engages part of the outer surface of the lower teeth. One tooth out of line does iot mean an undershot or overshot mouth. An undershot mouth is a major fault.EYES Bright, dark in color, and medium in size, almond shaped and not set too wide apart lor too close together.EARS Small, carried erect and mounted high on the head, and placed not too far apart.NECK AND SHOULDERS The neck is rather short, its base set well back on the shoulders, he Pom is not straight-in-shoulder, but has sufficient lay-back of shoulders to carry the neck roudly and high. Out at elbows or shoulders is a major fault.BODY The back must be short and topline level. The body is cobby, being well ribbed and ounded. The brisket is fairly deep and not too wide.LEGS The forelegs are straight and parallel, of medium length in proportion to a well alanced frame. The hocks are perpendicular to the ground, parallel to each other from hock to eel, and turning neither in nor out. The Pomeranian stands well up on toes. Down in pasterns s a major fault. Cow hocks or lack of soundness in hindlegs or stifles is a major fault.POMERANIAN REVIEWTAIL The tail is characteristic of the breed. It turns over the back and is carried flat, s high. It is profusely covered with hair.COAT Double-coated a short, soft, thick undercoat, with longer, coarse glistening outerco consisting of guard hairs which must be harsh to the touch in order to give the proper textui for the coat to form a frill of profuse, standing-off straight hair. The front legs are well feather and the hindquarters are clad with long hair or feathering from the top of the rump to tl hocks. A soft, flat, or open coat is a major fault.COLOR Acceptable colors to be judged on an equal basis any solid color, any solid color wi lighter or darker shadings of the same color, any solid color with sable or black shadings, par color, sable, and black and tan. Black and tan is black with tan or rust, sharply defined, appes ing above each eye and on muzzle, throat and forechest, on all legs and feet and below the ta Parti-color is white with any other color distributed in even patches on the body and a whi blaze on head. A white chest, foot, or leg on a whole-colored dog except white is a major fau,MOVEMENT The Pomeranian moves with a smooth, free, but not loose action. He does m elbow out in front nor move excessively wide nor cow-hocked behind. He is sound in action.SIZE The weight of a Pomeranian for exhibition is 3 to 7 pounds. The ideal size for sho specimens is from 4 to 5 pounds.TRIMMING AND DEWCLAWS Trimming for neatness is permissible around the feet an up the back of the legs to the first joint trimming of unruly hairs on the edges of the ears an around the anus is also permitted. Dewclaws, if any, on the hind legs are generally remove Dewclaws on the front legs may be removed. Overtrimming beyond the location and amour described in the breed standard should be heavily penalized.CLASSIFICATIONS The Open Classes at Specialty Shows may be divided by color s follows Open Red, Orange, Cream and Sable Open Black, Brown and Blue Open Any Oth Allowed Color.POMERANIAN REVIEW1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.Ameriran ipameraman Elub, Jlnr.Code of EthicsI agree to follow the rules and regulations as set forth by the American Kennel Club as they pertain to my purebred dog operations.I will furnish a signed registration application or transfer with each puppy sold unless a written agreement is made with the purchaser at the time of sale that papers will be withheld.I will not sell my puppies to pet shops or commercial pet mill establishments, nor will I donate puppies for raffles or auctions.I will not crossbreed or advertise for sale puppies that have been crossbred. I will not give stud service to unregistered bitches.I will advise the purchaser of my puppy to have the puppy checked by a veterinarian within 2 days 48 hours of the sale, additional time allowed if puppy is sold on Friday or Saturday. I will refund the purchase price or take the puppy back and replace it, if it is found to be unfit.Except for unusual situations, I will not sell my puppies at less than eight weeks of age.I will maintain the best possible standard of health and care in all of my dogs and see that puppies are immunized and checked for parasites.I will price my puppies within the breed range.In my breeding program I will keep alert for and work to control andor eradicate inherited problems and conditions that are particular to my breed, and breed as closely as possible to the Standard of the Breed.I will represent my dogs as honestly as possible to prospective buyers and try to assist the serious novice in his understanding of the breed.12. I will try at all times to show good sportsmanship and keep in mind that the good of the breed comes before any personal benefits.POMERANIAN REVIEWA Standard of Perfection for the Owner-HandlerGENERAL CHARACTERISTICS The ideal owner-handler is a creature with the manners of a Utility Dog, the disposition of a Sporting Dog, the intelligence of a Working Dog, the perseverance of a Hound, the determination of a Terrier, the sparkle of a Toy and the resiliency of a Non-Sporting Dog.HEAD Bloody but unbowed, which encases a 7-5 computer used for sizing up judges and totaling scores and wins.EYES Slightly crossed from one eye watching the dog and the other always on the judge.MOUTH Optional, but needed for impressing Novices with wins and for describing and explaining losses.ARMS Well muscled from carrying carts, grooming supplies, lunch bags, chairs, umbrellas and childrens boots across three acres of fields. Those specimens who bait their dogs have been known to have three arms.BACK For those owners with big dogs, the backs tend to be aching. The same applies to those with small dogs who must stoop a lot.KNEES One on each leg, often pitted by small stones, from kneeling at outdoor shows.FEET Very important - especially coupled with very strong legs. A basic requirement for German Shepherd handlers. Older specimens will often develop problems with fallen arches from having toes stepped on too much.SEX Either sex is allowed, although it is usually advantageous to be of the opposite sex from the judge.DISQUALIFYING COLORS Green with envy, or red with rage, not to be desired and should be heavily penalized.ATTIRE Somewhat rustic - often noted for the amount of hair, which closely resembles or matches that of the dog.Courtesy of Bakersfield OTC Tails Waggin by permission of the editorPOMERANIAN REVIEWMOE-BEST POMERANIANSDazey Congratulates All the Winners at the Garden and the Specialty.y\4mCh. Moe-Best Miss BehavenDue Early MarchEdneys Sir Love A Lot x Ch. Moe-Best Miss BehavenCh. Edneys Moe-Best Special Order x Edneys Whispering HopeCh. Edneys Moe-Best Special Order x Moe-Best Sparkling SherriRon and Terri Moebuis 1719 Manor Road301 284-3093 or 285-5477 Baltimore, MD 21222GREAT ELMS KENNELS REGD.Congratulations to the Winners of the New York SpecialtyNOTHING FOR SALEI do not shipother than receiving and returning matrons shipped in for service.Ruth L. Beam Pineville, N.C. 28134P.O. Box 937 Ph 704 889-9233POMERANIAN REVIEWWHAT MAKES A GOOD BREED STANDARDby Tom HornerReprinted from Dog World, October 1980 issue, by permission of the Editor. Submitted to the Review by Sally Baugniet.A breeds progress can be greatly helped by a good breed Standard and greatly hindered by a bad one. Without a clear description of a breeds points, its character, movement and so on, there is bound to be wide divergence of opinion among breeders and judges as to what constitutes a good specimen.That this is so is made very clear by the lack of improvement in the breeds with poor breed Standards. All shapes and sizes are to be seen winning in such varieties.A good breed Standard should make clear what the breed looks like in general terms and what it is used for. Without these opening paragraphs the reader has nothing on which to build the more detailed information in the body of the Standard.Type is built upon function and a knowledge of what the breed is meant to be able to do helps towards an understanding of its type, makes clear the reason why one breed needs heavy bone, a weather-resisting coat, or extra length of neck which are unnecessary in breeds used for different purposes.In almost every breed the head is the hallmark of type, the part of its anatomy which distinguishes it finally from any other breed that may resemble it. So a really definitive description of the head is essential, going into the fine details of each feature so that there should be no doubt in the readers mind as to exactly what the head should look like.Bone structure too should be gone into in detail, so that the type of conformation the breed should have is clearly set out. Movement should be described as seen by the judge in the show ring-not as working in the field-a gundog on a hot scent will move very differently from the same dog showing off its points on a lead.These matters are often omitted from breed Standards, with dire results. Since a clause on movement and more about conformation was added to the Standard of tl Bull Terrier the breed has improved marke ly in both spheres.A frequent error in writing Standards to use vague terms which are open to tl widest interpretation. Heads of mediui length, medium bend of stifle, fairly hea\ bone and so on are all terms which lead onl to confusion.Standards should be, as far as possibl written in positive language so that tl finished article presents a positive stat ment of what the breed should look like, an how it should function. To interlard a Stai dard with remarks about faults, as is dor for instance in the Standard of the Papilloi is to my mind a mistake because it distracl the readers attention from what is wante in the breed.The mention of faults even at the end of Standard is, I feel, undesirable. Where d you stop I prefer the Kennel Clubs phrasi any departure from the foregoing poinl should be considered a fault and th seriousness of the fault should be in exac proportion to its degree.This, following a positive statement of hoi the breed should look, puts faults in thei right perspective and leaves the reader wit a clear impression of what is correct abou the breed.If a breed has a special fault peculiar t itself, such as the dermoid sinus in th Rhodesian Ridgeback, it is probably a goo' thing to mention it as a fault, but sue points as light eyes, cow hocks, splay fee and so on, to which every breed is heir, on clutter up the description of a breed whicl should be kept as clear as possible to avoii misunderstanding.Some Standards score heavily in beini written in graphic language. Though then are no Foxhounds in our show rings the Ken nel Club issues a Standard for the breei which is outstanding in this respect. It is oni of the briefest Standards but is full o meat.Shoulders should show quality and n continued on page 90POMERANIAN REVIEWHERITAGE KENNELS OF VERMONTHappily Announce These Recent LittersTwo MalesMillamors Gold Charm Ch. Millamors Mark of DixielandOne MaleCan. Ch. Bells Misty Masquerade Can. Ch. Millamors Rock MedallionOne Male and One FemaleBells Starlight Masquerade Bells Sunburst of MywayBetty and Rex Bell South Burlington, VT 05401132 Hinesburg Road 802 863-3003SHATODI POMERANIANSSends a Special Thank You to Morris and Betty Carsonfor letting me have Ch. Topaze Sunny Interlude and Emcees Lucky Gem. Lil Tico went to the N. Y. Specialty this year with Morris and took a 4th from the Open class. Not bad under such stiff competition. Lil Tico will be starting his show career this spring. Thank you, Morris and Betty, for all your help and support.Congratulations to Morris Carson on his major win from the 6-9 month Puppy class at the N.Y. Specialty with Emcees Negrito Lindo.Terri Dibert RD 1, Box 170804 652-6503 Everett, PA 15537POMERANIAN REVIEWEMCEES POMERANIANSImmmAm rtf2Mb HCh. Emcees Solid Gold DiamondOur 1978 Specialty winner, Ch. Emcees Solid Gold Diamond Tico, acknowledges the presence of three of his sons at the 1981 SpecialtyEmcees Solid Gold of Jabil, owned by Jessie and Barbara Young, co-owned by Rosalind Goltz.Emcees Lucky Gem, owned by Terri Dibert, placed 4th in Open Dog class with strong competition.Emcees El Chico de Tico, owned by Barbara Paine, placed 1st in 9-12 months Puppy Dog class. Chi-Chi already has 3 BOB to date.Tico, sire of champions, is not at public stud.Morris and Betty Carson804 798-78826208 Pochins Pathway Ashland, VA 23005POMERANIAN REVIEWIDEAL SIZESHOULD THE STANDARD BE CHANGEDBy Shirley Ann HoffmanReprinted from January 1969 IssueStandards for Toy breeds specify limits in ize either in height at the withers or weight r maximum, most also designate a linimum, a few set down preferred ideal r size. Generally speaking, if a judge took he time to talk with breeders he would iscover Toy breeders of much experience refer not to breed small bitches but depend n larger matrons as reliable, trouble-free roducers in their kennels. Yet these same reeders habitually exhibit tiny females and inish them to championship in the ristaken belief that no judge will consider a irger bitch. While many judges nominate female unsuited to perpetuate her pecies, a sound female of good type, ushing the limit for size, can take her hare of wins and will do so under any udge who is thinking about what he is dong and who has the best interest of the reed in mind.What is the merit of granting the title to female which is unable to procreate except y caesarian section Cryptorchids and nonorchids are barred from the show ring y virtue of their not being whole animals, he cryptorchid cannot reproduce because e is sterile. The nomorchid can produce, but t is claimed his anomaly is genetic in haracter and will be inherited by his escendents. I have reason to believe or- hidism can be induced in male offspring by ther than genetic means, notably by lack of vailability of biotin a member of the itamin B complex in the diet of the dam uring pregnancy and that orchidism may Iso be induced by overproduction of one of he female hormones by the dam during iregnancy andor early lactation. I bring his point out in order to direct attention to he unfairness of a regulation which allows .n animal of one sex, the tiny female in- apable of natural reproduction, to be shown o championship status but which prohibits .n animal of the other sex, the monorchid nale, from being exhibited because he maypass his abnormality on to future generations.Breeders habitually breed small males to larger females. I do not understand the reasoning behind this type of mating. Breeding a small dog to a large bitch is in no way going to insure litters containing small males and large females or puppies which are small at birth thus insuring more live get by virtue of the fetus passing through the birth canal with greater ease. Determination of size is the result of quantitive genes and size will never be stabilized until bitches and dogs of the same size and bone structure are selected and bred together for many generations. The policy of mating a small male to a large female over a period of many generations has done nothing but insure that sizes among siblings in the Pomeranian will vary.Selection of stock for breeding which is both functional and uniform in size will never become popular until larger animals of good type receive the majority of the awards in the show ring. Judges and fanciers are conditioned to seeing small specimens win because exhibitors are timid about displaying larger Poms. Until breeders and owners of larger, sound dogs and bitches of good quality have the courage to exhibit them in numbers so that their appearance in the ring becomes a familiar normality, judges will continue to nominate from among those of which they see the greater number or until the Standard directs they do otherwise.The Pomeranian Standard allows a variance in weight of one hundred thirty- three and one-third percent. Furthermore, it states, The ideal size for show specimens is 4 to 5 pounds, indicating a preference for the more dimunitive Pom since this preferred classification falls in the lower strata of allowed weight.The Standard for the Silky Terrier states, Pronounced diminutiveness is not desired.POMERANIAN REVIEWI wish also to quote from The Complete Poodle, 3rd edition by Ludia Hopkins, a great lady who worked tirelessly in behalf of the development of the Toy Poodle and who also bred and exhibited Pomeranians many years ago. Page 264, Tinyness beyond a certain point ceases to be a virtue in the Toy Poodle but many breeders of Toys, unable to appreciate correct type, concentrate upon the production of dogs of extremely minute size and in their efforts to reduce stature sacrifice correct structure. And on page 31, The Standard clearly states, Diminutiveness is only a deciding factor when all other points are equal. This statement is no longer in the Standard of the Toy Poodle. Breeders of show quality Toy Poodles are indeed fortunate. Most wins in this breed are granted to dogs which are close to the ten inch limit. One seldom sees a tiny dwarf Poodle in the ring today.After review of one hundred seventeen breed Standards, I find seventy-one of them allow height at the shoulder or weight or both to be greater in the male than in the female. Others gave a recommended height or weight range limit for the breed without reference to variation in size between the sexes. A few made no mention of size at all. Among Standards for Toy breeds, limits were specified for height andor weight for the breed however, none made a recommendation for difference in size between the sexes.Any attempt at breeding for size stabilization must also take into consideration that, with very few exceptions some species of birds and spiders are exceptions, the male of any species is largerTHANK YOUWe would like to thank the columnists and advertisers who sent their material well in advance of the deadline this issue. Such thoughtfulness is always appreciated, as it greatly relieves the pressure of the many deadlines involved in putting the Review together. Thank you.than the female. While breeders pers with the idea that the small male shot always take preference over a larger o for exhibition and that a small dog shot be mated to a large bitch, they are opp ing nature and they will never win the b tie.It would appear many breeders of T dogs are plagued with a special obstinan which denies them the ability to see thin as they are. They resist change and refi progress. A Standard must conform witf certain amount of logic. It must not dema something which is not possible in natu Until it is realized by the fancy in geneithat the functional weight for re'prodition in the Pomeranian bitch is found the upper strata of allowable weight pmitted by the Standard and that a mashould be at least as large as the femawith whom he is mated, breeders will cc tinue to wail and wring their hands at t misfortune of reaping stillborn litters aj caesarian sections in which the unfortuna bitch is the pitiful victim.It is not a matter of introducing divisio by weight for classes in the show ring, th conforming with the problem. As long small bitches and dogs are allowed to be e hibited, to win, people are going to bre them to the detriment of both dog and ma What is urgent is a change in thinking arin the Standard to that which is practicand reasonable in experience.Under present circumstances, dissatisfie breeders and exhibitors have no cause t quarrel with selections by judges. If they ar disturbed and sufficiently concerned, the should work for a change.ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTEOur printer is not a photographer and doe no retouching of photos, nor would w allow him to alter a photo in this manner. I you submit a picture of a dog with a ligh nose or foot, that is the way it will b reproduced.I POMERANIAN REVIEWJUDGES VIEW THE POMERANIANWhat does a judge look for when he is judging the Pomeranian Here are some answers to hat question by a few well-known judges, as well as comments on the state of our breed as seen y some of them.MR. DARRELL W. BAKEROverall picture of a Pomeranian as it nters the ring and makes one lap around ie ring has always been and will probably Dntinue to be a vital phase of the judging rocedure, almost invariably demonstrating ach dogs type, balance, and structure, udging dogs gives a different perspective ntirely to either ringsiding or exhibiting, hatching a Pomeranian move around the ing gives me my first impression-does he ppear balanced, structurally correct, pro- ortionately in order, spectacular to bserve Then, however, comes table ex- mination, an advantage the judge has that he spectator does not. I check fine points .nd correctness of legs, bite, tailset, coat tex- ure and individual features. Normally the log that has provided closest to the ideal pic- ure moving around the ring is also the one lest surviving the merciless scrutiny of the udges sensitive probing fingers, usually merging the most correct and likely the andidate for first in its class. Not always, of ourse. Occasionally after determining your jrobable favorite in that move around the ing and down and back, we find an obstacle n the hands-on examination that may meclude that dogs selection as the best. This nay be an incorrect bite, a stifle that moves rom position, a tailest deceptively incorrect, i lack of substance, steepness of shoulder, or mdless possibilities that represent depar- ure from the Standard. Often at this point a udge wants to turn to the spectators and an- rounce the reason for his decision. Unfor- unately, this advantage is not available to hose who judge.For my capsulized judging opinion of Pomeranians, I would say that I resent any requirement that I pick BETWEEN soundness and type and I hope never to be identified as a judge of either one or the other.When one judges, he must be totally objective, knowledgeable, of course, and selecting in every case the best overall.MRS. CURTIS M. BROWN THELMA R.I am a relatively new Pomeranian judge. Poms were the last breed of the arctic group of dogs for which I was approved. I had been judging Norwegian Elkhounds, Akitas, Malamutes, Samoyeds, Siberians, Chow Chows, Keeshonden and Schipperkes for some time before I began judging Pomeranians.You may be puzzled at the connection between those breeds and your breed. To me the Pomeranian is a small version of those bigger arctic dogs in many ways. Knowing his larger relatives has been most helpful in learning about Poms.I find the Pomeranian the shortest backed and highest on his legs of all the arctic dogs but he shares many basic qualities in common. His dense double coat, his foxy head, prick ears, high-set tail all are common arctic dog qualities.The Pomeranians most obvious difference is size, of course. Because of his small size he has larger eyes and a sweeter expression. He is shorter in neck and body than the larger dogs who are bred to run and to work while he does not. His feet can be much tinier for the same reason.When I think of Pomeranian, the mental picture which comes to my mind is one of a tiny circle silhouette of fur with three black dots for eyes and nose, two short little ears just showing high in his head coat, a tail laid flat on the back so that it blends into his circle outline and four tiny feet dancing along. Oversimplification Perhaps, but a most attractive little package.POMERANIAN REVIEWMR. LEN CAREYWhat I look for when judging Pomeranians is a dog that most resembles the Hadleigh dog who reeled off a series of BIS awards when he came to America in the early sixties.I like last falls Standard revision. It should help newer judges. The head has so much to say for the proper Pom.I do not believe Poms are doing as well in Group and BIS judging as they were twenty or so years ago, although throughout the breed the quality is higher than it was.In the mid-seventies I gave BIS to a lovely Pom handled, I think, by Houston Clark, and a couple of years ago I gave BIS to a very nice Pom handled by Susan Fisher.We believe Mr. Carey is referring to Eng.. Am.. Can., Bda. Ch. Pixietown Serenade of Hadleigh.Houston Clark, of course, handled Ch. Randys Jolly Wee Peppi and Susan Fisher handled Ch. Lenniss Tar Lacy Foxfire.MRS. J.H. DANIELL-JENKINSI try to judge Pomeranians as near the Standard as possible, with no preference on color. I dont like to see any inbalance in a dog. I look for small, dark, clear eyes, no coarseness of head, good feet and depth of body, good shoulders, a rear that is in balance with the front, sound hindquarters and I like to see the hocks used in gait. The dog must have sufficient flexibility of muscle to allow for free, straight movement when watched from the front. The coat must be good quality and in good condition. I look for the same general soundness that I look for in larger dogs. The Pom may be a pretty companion but it must also be sound and be able to reproduce soundness. Temperament is always important.MR. EDWARD R. KLEINWhen judging Poms, the first thing I look for when they enter the ring is overall appearance, followed by type and showmanship.The most important part of appearance cleanliness. Nothing is more disappointir than to have dirty, smelly dogs presented i the ring. Pom exhibitors are not the on] guilty parties, as Ive found it in other Ion haired breeds. Males should be clean an brushed so that it is not difficult to decic upon examination that there are tw testicles, not more Think for yourselfho would you like to reach under the coat an wonder what youve found Sometimes eve on a bitch.Admittedly, Poms are not to be gaited lit a sporting or working dog, but a Pom mus be able to walk on all four legs. I personal favor a good straight front.Expression varies with each dog and seen to go with the dogs personality and als ones preference on a given day.There does not seem to be a great deal trimming done as in the past, now giving more natural appearance. However, trimn ing done to improve appearance is smart.I think Ive found more uniformity in siz type and color in recent years. At son shows the classes are really good and becomes a pleasure to work with them.A thing that I find very offensive is th baiting and brushing while Im examinin the dog on the table. Im not interested i learning if my fingers are as tasty to the dc as the liver. And to have an exhibitor brus his dog during examination is very annoyin and distracting. A lady exhibitor from th St. Louis area wrote to AKC complainin that in examining her dog, I was heaw handed and rough. Possibly in her opinion was. However, when the dog is being groon ed during examination it is difficult to kee ones hands out from under the brush unles they are firmly on the dog. For some reaso some exhibitors feel a dog can be examine without being touched. These same e hibitors would no doubt complain if thei dog wasnt examined, saying, Why, h never touched my dogPomeranians are a lovely breed and ove the years Ive given many some very e cellent wins. Its been fun seeing the bree continuously improve and I hope I shall fc many years to come.POMERANIAN REVIEWMISS DOROTHY NICKLESThe Pomeranian has ranked high in opularity in this country for many years, as bright little foxy face, vivacious per- mality and gleaming coat makes it easy to nderstand why he has such a host of iends.Because of size, the Pom is sometimes listakenly believed to be a rather delicate ttle animal. The truth of the matter is a nod Pomeranian is compactly built and ell-knit in frame with plenty of sturdiness nd stamina. A well-groomed Pomeranian ioks very much like a ball of beautifully- lored glistening fur, but under that lovely at is a sound, active little dog.The Pomeranian, being sturdy, can move, nd I like to see the smooth, free action lowing that he is sound.With the quality of great intelligence, hieh he should show in his expression, the omeranian is alert and must have a good imperament.I do think as a judge the difference in sizes rat are appearing in the ring gives me some mcern, since I have been seeing sizes from ne extreme to the other.Pomeranians are more popular than ever ith the average public, which might be a roblem. Some serious breeders blame oack-yard breeders for weaknesses creep- lg in, like slipping stifles and size problems, ize is always a concern with Toy breeders, hey do not want to see the dogs getting too irge to merit the Toy title nor do they rant to see them too small to breed easily, omewhere between lies the true Toy. Personally, I have seen a general improve- lent in structure and type in the dogs rown in rings today than several years ago, ut there still seems to be a discrepancy in 'ze and type and more dogs with bad bites nd weak toplines, with too much stress on utside appearance.When asked what I look for in a Pomera- ian, I answer Naturally I am looking for ie perfect Pomeranian this is hard to find i any breed, so lets go for the closest thing perfection according to the standards set y AKC.When asked about color of the Pomeranian, I have no choice of color as long as it is an accepted color. The texture of the coat is important since he has a double coat, and being in coat or out adds or takes away from the all-over beauty of the coat.I have to go along with AKC standards that state 4 to 5 lbs. for the ideal dog, but it also states 3 to 7 lbs. for exhibition therefore, if a dog falls between or within these limitations with balance, I have no question in my mind but to look for other important characteristics.The body must have the cobby look with good straight parallel legs, with hocks perpendicular to the ground. I like to see the Pomeranian stand well-up on his toes and have sufficient layback to carry the neck properly. The Pomeranian needs a tail set high, carried flat, profusely covered with hair that will add to another characteristic of the breed.Trimming, I think, is all right for neatness as long as it is not overdone.The head of the Pomeranian is of great importance, for to me here the fox-like expression is found. Bright, dark, almond-shaped eyes add to this expression. I like the ears small, mounted high and carried erect. With the bad bites that I have already mentioned, naturally I check hoping to find the proper scissors bite.Remember, a judge has so few minutes to concentrate on each dog. Consequently, I want to see the dog at his best in those few minutes. Learning to handle your dog is an art that can be mastered by an intelligent approach and practice.I really enjoy judging the Pomeranians. They are such a pleasure because they are usually well-groomed, showy and capable of holding their own with the big boys. Exhibitors, keep the good work up You are one of the groups that shows good sportsmanship when a good Pomeranian wins.KENNEL VISITFor the July Kennel Visit we will travel to Richmond, Virginia, to visit Margaret McKee and her Idlewyld Pomeranians. Lets show Margaret lots of support with lots of congratulatory ads.POMERANIAN REVIEWANNUAL STUD DOG REGISTERCh. Corns Duke DragonflyCh. Macs Fancyduke Look Im a Dandy McDougalls Lady FancyRandys Dandy Wee Tuffy SirePom-Pom Susies BoyCh. McDougalls Gay Samantha Pamtufs Star of Disheroon Bonners Wee Pepper PreshusCh. Corns Duke Dragonfly Jeribeths Miss CricketMacs Fancydukes Wee Wendy DamPom-Pom Susies BoyMcDougalls Lady Fancy Lucky Girl IIJOLLY WEE KENNELSCh. Randys Jolly Wee Peppi Multiple Best in Show Winner Sire of 4 Champions in 1980Mrs. Randall Freeh15900 Condor Ridge Road Canyon Country, CA 91351Above is a sample of an entry in the annual Stud Register which will appear in the July issue. The Review is pleased to award this sample Stud Card to Ch. Randys Jolly Wee Peppi, top stud in 1980 owned by a member of the American Pomeranian Club, a tie with a non-members stud.It is a well-known adage that in seeking a stud for ones broods the surest road to success comes from selecting a stud which is from an excellent family of winning and producing dogs, which is an outstanding example of the breed himself and which has sired a number of winning progeny. There are many such Poms in this country of ours, and it should always be remembered that a study of the pedigree is of highest value in picking the most suitable stud for each particular female. It is foolish to select a stud dog ONLY on the basis of his show wins or because he is conveniently located next door.Cost of entering your dog in the Stud Dog Register is 9.50 for the first entry, plus the cost of the halftone if you do not have one the proper size, and 8.00 plus cost of halftone for second and each subsequent entry of the same owner. Also, dogs may be entered without photos, if none are available, and a description of the dog may be inserted in the space intended for the photograph. Halftones used must be no larger than 2 square, and new ones from your glossy print will cost 6. Description beneath cut is limited to twenty words.Because of the work involved in looking up old halftones, typing pedigrees, etc., we ask your cooperation in sending your copy as early as possible. Please mention the back issue in which your halftone was used, if we have one on file. Glossies will be returned.ABSOLUTE DEADLINE May 15thPOMERANIAN REVIEWm foxsrfrr\VSUN FOX I LOVE LENNISSPI has accumulated 3 Best of Winners, one of which occured at Westminster KC this year for a 4 point major. He took the Breed at McKinley KC this January over 2 Specials and went on to a Group III amongst very strong Toy competition. All his points excluding Westminster have been earned from the Puppy classesWe are very proud to be SPIs owners and we want to thank all his admirers for their wonderful compliments He is a real LOVEWe are looking forward to seeing SPI and Marlene as a Specials Teamon the show circuitClaudia M. Lis and Edward J. Braczyk1461 B-9 Pawtucket Blvd.Lowell, Mass. 01854 Ph 617 453-8020POMERANIAN REVIEWsm fox2SUNFOX I LOVE LENNISWe wish to express our sincere appreciation to both Marlene and Bert, whose professional touch has preserved SPIs natural showmanship and beauty. We wish this trio continued successOnce again, our thanks to Lennis Raines, for her continuing support and guidance in the selection and establishment of our show and breeding stock. We would also like to acknowledge Lennis grooming expertise, which has contributed to SPIs excellent presentation.Foundation Stock Lennis RainesPh 615 581-8947HandlerAgent Marlene Scott HalseyPh 703 947-2121POMERANIAN REVIEWLENNISS POMERANIANS is proud to announce the addition of a partner, Mary Davisi ' ""raBEST OF WINNERSaBOARDWALK KENNEL CLUB1980ASmBEtSUN FOX I LOVE LENNISCongratulations to his owners, Claudia Lis and Ed Braczyk. Sun Fox went from Puppy classes to a Group 3, handled expertly as always by Mrs. Marlene Scott Halsey. Sun Fox is a grandson of Ch. Lenniss Tar Baby of Great Elms.Congratulations also to Morris and Betty Carson. Their black male Negrito Lindo went BOW at the New York Specialty. Lindo is out of Lenniss Tar Sons Image and Lenniss Red Amber.We have several puppies for sale-black and tan, red, sable, orange blacks due in April. They are out of Ch. Lenniss Tar Baby of Great Elms sons and daughters, Ch. Lenniss Tequila Sunrise sons and daughters and Ch. Great Elms Timstoppers Image sons and daughters. Call for information. Puppies are shipped on approval Or may be picked up at our kennel.Lennis Raines Mary DavisRt. 2, Box 223 Morristown, TN 37814 615 581-8947POMERANIAN REVIEWUNICORNCH. SHIRWOODS GOLDEN NUGGETI wish to extend a big Thank You to the followingShirley M. Renner - Nuggets breeder.Tommi Hooban - his capable handler, from start to finish.All the judges - who recognized the quality in my Nugget.Nugget was Winners Dog at Westminster KC in 1980 last year, finishing at Springfield KC, MA, in May 1980. I sincerely apologize for my delay in thanking the above individuals.Nugget is now being offered at stud to approved bitches withLennis RainesRt. 2, Box 223 Morristown, Tenn. 37814Stud Fee on Request Thank You, LennisOwner P.O. Box 375'George W. Hand III Lowell, MA 018502 POMERANIAN REVIEWBehind The New ChampionsThree generation pedigrees of new Pom champions belonging to members of the American omeranian Club will be printed free, if sent in by the owner. Photograph and additional etails as to owner, breeder and short summary of the show career not more than 4 lines will e published upon receipt of 15.50 and the glossy print. Should a negative of the dog be on file uth the Review, the charge is 9.50.h. may morning end of theIAINBOWJrange-sable Male 3reeder-owner Sophie H. Mayes Vest Chester, PACh. Blairs Solitaire Ch. May Morning Bravo Bravo May Morning Susie Q. tfay 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 Legacy of Jonnie May Morning Kissin CousinCH. BEV-NORS FUDGE RIPPLEOrange-sable MaleBreeder Beverly NorrisOwners Edward B. Jenner Beverly NorrisRichmond, ILCh. May Morning Bravo Bravo May Morning Social Lion May Morning Alice Ch. Thelduns Almond Fudge SireCh. Blairs Solitaire Ch. Dunns Little Tina Preshus May Morning Sweet Mary Ann Ch. Great Elms Timstoppers Image Ch. Lenniss Tar-Baby of Great Elms Great Elms Angel Bev-Nors Sweet and Sassy DamLenniss Tom Tom Brittons Little Miss Muffet Lenniss Spungold JulieCH. NEMRACS ELEGANT BUTTERCUPOrange FemaleBreeder-owner Carmen Glander Round Lake Beach, ILCh. Dandy Sensation of Toy Town Ch. Toy Towns Dandy Corn Duke Tim Sues Darlin Dragon Varneys Conquestador SireCh. Scotia Cavs Sensational Kid Ch. Cavys Sensational Conquest Ch. Scotia Starlight Starbright Ch. Scotia Cavs Sensational Kid Cavaliers King of HeartsCh. Scotia Starlight Starbright Varneys Gay-Cava Fantasy DamCh. Sungolds Gay Cavilier Ch. Scotia Cavaliers Fantasy Ch. Scotia Golden FantasyCH. BEV-NORS TOASTED FUDGERed-sable Male Breeder Beverly Norris Owners Beverly Norris Edward Jenner Pasadena, MDCh. May Morning Bravo Bravo May Morning Social Lion May Morning Alice Ch. Thelduns Almond Fudge SireCh. Blairs Solitaire Ch. Dunns Little Tina Preshus May Morning Sweet Mary Ann Ch. Great Elms Timstoppers Image Ch. Lenniss Tar-Baby of Great Elms Great Elms Angel Bev-Nors Sweet and Sassy DamLenniss Tom Tom Brittons Little Miss Muffet Lenniss Spungold JulieViews expressed by individual contributors are their own and not necessarily those of the American Pomeranian Club, Inc.WE INVITE OUR READERS TO EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS ON ALL PERTINENT SUBJECTS.POMERANIAN REVIEWCH. SHORTS DUSTY TONY TIGEROrange Male Breeder Betty J. Short Owners Tony Betty Short Des Moines, IACh. Jeribeths Silver Sparkle Ch. Millamors Moon RockMillamors Lullabye of Tim Sue Ch. Millamors Rock Dust SireCh. Jeribeths Dragonfly Deuce Millamors MarlitaCh. Millamor's Minute Box Ch. Corns Duke Dragonfly Ch. Tim Sues Lil Love BugSilver Meadows Gay Lil Doll Ch. Shorts Lil Lady Bug DamCh. McKameys Just A King Shorts SuzanneRuby Mary Lou of DudleysCH. SCOTIA JUST DANDY LITTLE MANRed MaleBreeder-owner Edna Girardot Floral City, FLCh. Rhapsody of Hadleigh Ch. Hadleigh Little Robin Hadleigh Golden Trixie Ch. Lund's Just Dandy of Hadleigh SireCh. Elsies Little Yogie Bear Lund's Adorable Chubby Elsie's Thumbelina Doll Ch. McKameys Sundawn Commander Ch. Sungolds Gay Cavilier Wee Coquette of Shawn Ch. Scotia Caviliers Best Yet DamCh. Jans Wee Fire Bug Ch. Royal Trudie of Lane-Marr Royal HoneydewCH. SCOTIA WHERE CHARITY ENDSOrange Female Breeder-owner Edna Girardot Floral City, FLCh. McKameys Sundawn Commander Ch. Sungolds Gay Cavilier Wee Coquette of Shawn Scotia Caviliers Trails End SireCh. Brown's Tiddly Wink Super Scotia T W Million Dollar BabyCh. Scotia Caviliers Cash Return Ch. Rhapsody of Hadleigh Ch. Hadleigh Little RobinCh. Hadleigh Golden Trixie Ch. S Robins Lay Wey Sweet Charity DamCh. Sungold's Gay Cavilier Ch. Scotia Cav's Lay-A-Wey Brochure Ch. Scotia Golden FantasyCH. QUE SERA SPIRIT OF LARIT,Orange MaleBreeders-owners Erin Hundley Rita La Snohomish, WALaRitas Charlie Brown LaRitas Julo Money Box Topper LaRitas Cassandra LaRitas Takesonetoknowone SireMcKameys Sundawn Brilliance LaRitas Joy Jill LaRitas JoyLaRitas Johney Come Lately LaRitas Johnny KashLaRitas Wee Shelley LaRitas Top Doll by Kash DamCh. Sungolds Wrangler Bill Sungolds Top HerBonners Tip Top Gay ButtonCH. SCOTIA JDS IM THE PIED PIRed Sable Male Breeder-owner Edna Girardot Floral City, FLCh. Hadleigh Little Robin Ch. Lunds Just Dandy of Hadleigh Lunds Adorable Chubby Ch. Scotia W Girl Little Joe Dandy SireCh. Sungolds Gay Cavilier Ch. Scotia Caviliers Wonder Girl Diva Little Wonder Girl Ch. Sungolds Gay Russel Ch. Sungolds Dynamic David Aristic Sungold Maybell Ch. Sungolds Dee Dee DamCh. Rumples Timsun Jilltaras Buttercup Zella of AznowCH. BABES TEDDY TOORed MaleBreeder Elma Manies Owner Edna Girardot Floral City, FLCh. Twin Oaks Billy the Kid Ch. Showtime ShindigRumple Hill Gypsy Star Ch. Tinklers LiP Play Boy SireGo-Puff-Go Tinklers Loli-PopMartins Funnie Bunnie Lorraines Wee Dolar Hatchs Little Teddy Bear Thackers Copper Queen Hatchs Peppie of Shasta DamBlossom View Sable Satan Hatchs Pandoria of Shasta Kelleys Tidy-LadyPOMERANIAN REVIEWH. ANWINS LITTLE SIRIUSrange Malereeder Mrs. L.L. Winslow wner Maynard Wood Waynesboro, VACh. Great Elms Timstopper Again Ch. Models Son of Fun Models Red Amber odels Midas Gold SireLittle Joady of Choatmoss Cobles Pretty GiGi Jewels Gay Candy Ch. Great Elms Timstopper Again Models Majestic PrinceMagics Mistic Stardust nwins Lil Bit of Love DamDillions Tikis Tinners Cotton Candy Dillions LadyCH. POMIRISH CHRISTOPHER ROBINRed Sable Male Breeder-owner Sally Baugniet Mishicot, WICh. Creiders Timothy Topcat Ch. D-Nees Darin DinadanCh. D-Nees Dorable Dazzler Pomirish Pooh Bears Tigger SireShamrocks Pomirish Gem Smoky Ch. Pomirish Pooh BearScotia Double Gr Da OCavilier Ch. Great Elms Timstoppers Image Ch. Great Elms Buddy of Lenette Dee Dee of Lenette Pomirish Buddys Red Rose DamOakleys Little Tee Bear Ansae of LenetteOakleys Little Annar k ipjacjil'JEr. ^kCh. Moneybox Gold Coin 1Ch. Little Sahib r owned by Mrs. Vincent MattaOur thanks to Ruth Beam for identifying ae above Poms, Ch. Moneybox Gold Coin nd Ch. Little Sahib, who were bred and wned by Mrs. Vincent Matta.Ch. Moneybox Gold Coin was sired by Ch. ealand Moneybox and was himself the sire f many champions, also being a big winner i his day, with many Group wins and two uccessive Bests of Breed at Westminster to is credit.Ruth sent along a page from the July 1939 sue of Popular Dogs, in which Mrs. Matta eviewed the results of the legendary Morris nd Essex show, which had an entry of 71Poms that year Ch. Moneybox Gold Coin was shown as a puppy, winning his class, while his father, Ch. Sealand Moneybox, won Best of Breed and went on to win the Toy Group that day.Ch. Little Sahib goes slightly farther back in Pom history, doing his winning before Ch. Moneybox Gold Coin appeared on the scene. He was sired by Ch. Sealand Career and, according to Ruth, was the biggest winner in the country when she started breeding in 1937. He was nine years old in the above photo.For next issue, can anyone identify the dog pictured below We cant This photo is also made available by Ann Welshinger.A POMERANIAN REVIEWSAN DIEGO POMERANIAN CLUBby JoAnn Vestal 2933 Shelby Drive National City, CA 92050The San Diego Pomeranian Club would like to announce its 1981 officers and Board members. President is Adrian Alford, Vice President is JoAnn Vestal, Secretary is Mary Ann Alford, Treasurer is Gloria Carlin. The Board members are Marie Bowers, Beverly Cole, Karen Folchetti, Dan Ontiveros and Bonnie Staton. In honor of her many years of devotion towards maintaining an active Pomeranian club in the San Diego area, Mrs. Pauline Hughes was voted in as Honorary President Emeritus.As the new year starts, all club members are actively involved in working towards the American Pomeranian Clubs Summer Specialty on May 16, 1981, which we are hosting in conjunction with the Cabrillo Kennel Club Show. We would like to give an advance thank you to our judges, Mr. Darrell Baker, who will be judging the regular classes, and Mrs. Anna La Fortune, a distinguished breeder of our lovely Poms for many years, who will be judging the Puppy Sweepstakes. Our expectation is to hopefully have one of the largest Pom entries in the country. For those of you all over the United States who are planning to show your dogs at the Specialty, we are planning to roll out the red carpet for you. For those who are still undecided, remember that this will be a two-day show weekend, hopefully with majors both days. And dont forget the lovely trophies that have been especially handcrafted by Karens Creative Crafts for the exclusive use of the S.D.P.C. These are some of the most exquisite trophies ever given to our very deserving breed and can truly be considered collectors items.Our thanks to those of you who have been so generous and have sent your trophy donations already. Also thanks to those of you who will be sending your donations in the near future.Though our club is small in numbers we make up for it in the show ring and the whelping boxes. Mrs. Bonnie Staton wouldlike to introduce her third generatio homebred champion, ten-month old Cl Statons Mean Machine. Mean Machine wa sired by Ch. Statons Bandits Xerox Copj This dashing little male finished his chan pionship in eight shows, from the 9-12 mont Puppy Class. His record includes a Best c Breed at Long Beach Kennel Club, where h went over three Specials. Though young i years, Mean Machine lives up to his nam and really struts his stuff in the show rinj Congratulations to you, Bonnie, and to you lovely little boy.Our congratulations also to one of our nei members, Karen Folchetti, on the birth c her first Pom litter. Karens litter is a prim example of 2 2 4. She obtained a 21 year-old bitch that had never been bred an by the second week the bitch had been bre four times. This sweet little girl just la down and by the book had four bitch puppie at twenty-minute intervals. Birthdate 2-2-81. Puppy weight 4 ounces each. W have it on good authority that Karen was s nervous about this litter that she read poi tions of The Mating and Whelping of Dogs t her bitch and even showed her the pictures She called it her La Maze Class. For a firs' time bitch she really followed the book to th letter. Karen would like to thank her frienc breeder JoAnn Vestal, for helping her to ge this problem bitch bred. She was one tha seemed to go out of season by the tenth da so Jo set up an early breeding schedule o days 3, 5, 7 and 9. For those of you who hav a problem getting some of these bitches bre because of funny heats, consider JoAnn early schedule and see if that might be th solution.Congratulations again to our new Sa Diego champion and to our clubs many lil ters. From a City in Motion we are truly Club on the Rise.ANNIVERSARY ISSUESWe still have copies of the Anniversarj Issue available at 7.95 each. To order, sene check to the Circulation Manager, address on page three.POMERANIAN REVIEWPOMERANIAN CLUB OF GREATER HOUSTONby Olga Baker207 Shirleen Drive Seabrook, TX 77586New York, New York, what a wonderful own somebody said that once, or sang it or omething Half of the Houston Pomera- lian Club made the trip there for the Na- ional Specialty and the Garden Westminster shows. The entire Specialty activities will be covered elsewhere in this ssue of the Review, Im sure, so Ill eoncen- rate on our Houston Club people. Texas was licely represented with Houstonites Connie .nd Tony Tellez, Jean and George West, toxie Campbell, the Bakers Darrell and ne, Karen Holder now from another state, lut still an avowed Texan, Mildred Patrick while not there in person, she was lovingly here in spirit and her breeding winning ood things at the shows with the Wests landling, Peter Galindo from El Paso serv- ng as Show Secretary, and this time the udge was even a Texan-Doctor William E. ''ield of Austin.Serving as Hospitality Chairman, I had 10XES of samples and things to give out in pecial Hospitality Bags for all attendees at he Specialty, a lovely idea, but a pain-in- he-tailset to haul all the way to New fork. Husband agreed to foot the bill per- onally to ship it all up in advance, but I eared loss or late arrival and held out for iringing everything as baggage. He ac- juiesced, teeth gritted, manhandling lideous old cardboard boxes taped together, leavy and cumbersome and hardly the kind if luggage you like to take off the revolving .irport luggage belt and claim as yours All nded well, however, and with the help of Yxas buddies, bags were filled, distributed .nd appreciated.Fun times Connie Tellez was adorable vhen yanked from the crowd by the gorilla- ostumed star of a nightclub show at Club bis, and disco-ing right in there with the iest of the New Yorkers. Connie and Tony ,re super-fineRoxie Campbell and precious 2-year old fdam were on the plane with us, met in Jewark by Roxies absolute charmer of a rom, Marilyn Downs, who hauled us intoManhattan to the hotel, all of us giggling berserkly at the cardboard boxes in her lovely new car, swearing at the New York traffic, and catching up with visiting. They, by the way, got to go see Annie, a huge Broadway musical show LOVED EVERY MINUTEJean and George West formerly New Yorkers were very Texas at first but reverted back to New Yorkers in about 24 hours, jaywalking across busy streets, dodging yellow taxicabs, bullying through revolving doors, and even joyriding us across town on the subwayKaren Holder, looking beautiful, enjoyed the Hospitality Room, affording us the opportunity to catch up with news of this member of our club we had missed. This will be stale news, but Karen plans to be back in Houston the week following New York and will attend a club meeting to see everyone.Its difficult to describe the pleasure of meeting, seeing, talking with long-time Pomeranian breeders and friends so privileged to be with famous Pom breeders watch us name-drop now-Edna Girar- dot, Sophie Mayes, Goldie Mandley, Bev and Bill Norris, Ken and Eleanor Miller, Sue Goddard, Ina Kniffin, Sally Baugniet, Nadine Hersil our new Club President, Jacqueline Liddle, Sam Zaneoff, Doctor and Mrs. Carson, Mike Meyer, Pat Scelsco, Ann Cannon, Katharine Probst, Fred Bassett and Janet he was Show Chairman, an ominous job but beautifully executed by Fred, Richard and Donna Megenhardt, Julie Brumback with her lovely hand-done Pom gifts, Phyllis Andrews who brought along tiny packages of Mount St. Helens ash as gifts for everyone, Anthony Piazza a favorite friend of the Texans, Francis Casey long-time friend, not seen for a time, Thelma Dunn, Edna Voyles, the Marcan- tonios, Barbara Paine, Lois Kraemer and Diane Taylor, Margaret McKee, some of those lovely Canadians, Christine and John Heartz, and Dorothy Jones and guest fromPOMERANIAN REVIEWNova Scotia, and many, many more. You want it to last and last and last. Pete Galindo worked unbelievably as Show Secretary a rough job to make certain everything was mechanically correct for the show.For some show wins of special interest, for club people for sureKaren Holders magnificent Ch. Bonners Starcrest Minette, bred by Dorothy Bonner, was Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, most deservinglyJean and George West were our Texas Stars this trip Second in the Sweepstakes Puppy Bitch class, 9-12 months, was Wests Sugar Bear, bred and owned by Jean West. Sugar Bear also placed First in the Regular Puppy Bitch class, 9-12 months, and First in the Bred by Exhibitor class. Their Patricks Mr. Larry, bred by Mildred Patrick, was Third in the Open ROCS class. He also placed Second and was Reserve Winners Dog at Westminster-a wonderful and prestigious ribbonOur congratulations to our winners. We in the club should be proud of having Texas so beautifully represented at the Parent ClubSpecialty. Youll read elsewhere of oth wins. Popular with all of us was Best Breed, Ch. Randys Ga Hotshot of Jolly Wi and next day at the Garden, Ch. Bev-Noi Toasted Fudge.Darrell and I felt like godparents as t introduced everyone. The Texas group we outstandingly good-looking in their Weste attire and hats the day of the Specialty. U Easterners and Up-Northerners and Oi Westerners are always a little awestruck 1 the naturalness, friendliness, outgoing-ne of the Texans and invariably say, We coming to Texas just as soon as we get hall chance And thank goodness, they usual do, tooNext year well add a few club membe and do it againFLASH News just received-at exact press time we learned that the Wests pu py, Wests Sugar Bear, just 9 months ol took Best of Breed over two specials weekend shows. Come on now, Jean ar George Enoughs enough. Some folks wi do just ANYTHING to impress the friends, huh CongratulationsJulies New Super StarJULIES STAR ROSIEThanks to Maynard Wood for handling her and to Donna and Thelma for training her.Julie Brumback1187 Nelson Drive Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Ph 703 434-1804IA3 POMERANIAN REVIEWTHIS DOGHOUSE IS THE CATS MEOWReprinted, from the National Enquirer, submitted to the Review by Jane LehtinenIts a dogs life-and that aint bad, if youre one of several Pomeranians owned by Maggy lallam of Abingdon, England. She allows her pampered pups to use this stately Victorian-style oghouse, complete with central heating and a burglar alarm system. Its elaborately furnished nth plush carpeting, miniature art works, genuine antiques and finely crafted furniture, made r practice by apprentice carpenters at the turn of the century. The unique doghouse stands 6 jet high, is 8 feet wide and 4 feet deep, and took six months to build. Constructed in 1973, the Dur-room house and its contents are valued at 19,000 today. Originally, Hallam kept her 'omeranians in a small room at her home, decorated with authentic miniatures collected by her usband Henry, a historian. Seven years ago they moved them into the doghouse.3wftmI '--rrwMaggy Hallam cuddles two pets, with doghouse in the background.af 9-The front of the stately doghouse opens up to reveal the elaborate, exquisitely handcrafted interior.POMERANIAN REVIEWUrPetlounges in luxury in bedroom decorated with miniature antiques.mA\ Jk'A08iyVPampered Pomeranians live it up in lavishly furnished dining room.I POMERANIAN REVIEWrHELPFULHINTSbyMARGARETMcKEE 7660 idlewyld Road Richmond, VA 23225In the October issue of the Review choking ras mentioned several times, and what to do bout it. But it is also important to scognize choking early. A dog doesnt usual- t make choking or gagging sounds when mething is caught in his throat. At first he lay stagger around, crashing into the sides f his pen. Then he falls over on his side, awing feebly at his muzzle. Then his four gs bicycle futilely. I hate to think what appens after that. Recognize the symptoms nd act promptlySome obedience judges have said in print rat they dont think there are any par- eular advantages or disadvantages to show- lg Pomeranians in obedience. I must isagree. There are definite disadvantages nth Toy dogs, but they are outweighed by re advantages.There are a very few obedience judges who rink Toy dogs arent real dogs and dont elong in obedience. These judges knock 3 to points off your score as soon as you walk in le ring.There are some minor disadvantages built ito the rules. On the high jump and broad imp, all dogs must begin the exercise at ast eight feet from the jump. A Pom cer- linly doesnt need eight feet for a take-off, hile a large breed can cover the distance in couple of strides.In the Brace Class, the regulations require lat the coupling be no less than six inches mg. On Poms seven or eight inches at the loulder, this is a more than adequate ingth of coupling. There is no requirement lat German Shepherds or St. Bernards lust have a longer coupling.Many Poms want to be able to see your ice. This may cause them to sit crooked onhalts. When I was showing Julie in Novice I was pregnant, and she began sitting farther away from me on recall in order to look up into my face. Fortunately, she finished her CD before my pregnancy and abdomen advanced too far.A few Poms are afraid of walls. This problem crops up in both conformation and obedience. The dog refuses to walk toward or beside a wall. The cure is to insist they move toward a wall. When you get close, pat the wall, then pat the dog. Praise the dog exuberantly give him a treat. Do it all again and again. Then find a different wall, a new situation, and do it all over again.Its also very difficult to keep the lead out of the Toy dogs face. I am always relieved when they can go off lead. In addition, you cant have as much slack in the lead as with a big dog. Some judges consider a dog lagging when the lead goes tight. A few judges consider that a second command. A Pom doesnt have to lag much for the lead to go tight, whereas a big dog could be two feet behind his owner before the leash goes taut.On the other hand, some aspects of obedience are easy for Poms. They are loving and eager to please, which is a giant first step. They rarely need firm physical corrections, and respond well to praise. They are usually naturally excellent heelers. They simply want to stay close to their loved one. On the figure eight, they can make very tight turns and look very sharp. Dont slow down for them they can keep up with you.They are also good jumpers. Jumping is usually easy for them, due to the combination of relatively low heights required and the lower force of gravity on that lightweight body as they land. They usually enjoy jumping as well.My biggest problem in obedience has been retrieving. Poms arent natural retrievers they arent bred for it. But they can be taught. Be very careful about which teaching method you use. You must know your dogs personality. Force methods will work on some Poms with tough egos, but on a sensitive and shy dog they can backfire badly.Somebody out there isnt listening. Last year at Westminster, I met two differentPOMERANIAN REVIEWladies who had recently bought Poms that they hoped to show in both conformation and obedience. Both had been warned by the breeders not to begin obedience training until the breed championship was completed. Wrong, wrong, WRONG Obedience training does NOT ruin a dog for the breed ring. Gee whiz, we dont use whips and chains. Obedience training is fun for both dog and handler. It IMPROVES a dogs showmanship. An obedience-trained dog is far more reliable and trustworthy in the breed ring. If a Pom is timid, obedience training designed to give him many successes will increase his self-confidence. If he is stubborn and obstreperous, he learns the invaluable lesson that when Master says Do it, it WILL be done. So when Master says Show, dog shows. My daughter began having trouble with the Pom puppy she was showing in conformation. The puppy decided she didnt want to walk-bunny-hop, balk, squat, run, but not gait. So I immediately withdrew her from competition and enrolled the two youngsters in an obedience class. Now the Pom walks when told to, and she walks head up and tail up. She isnt cowed nor is her spirit broken. Most of the people who criticize obedience simply havent tried it.For a year and a half, Ive been Trial Chairman and Secretary for our obedience club. It has certainly been an interesting experience. One thing that amazes me is the number of errors people-both beginners and old hands-make on entry forms. These errors are due to either carelessness or ignorance of the rules. There is no need to not know the rules. Simply write to AKC at 51 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10010, for your free copy of the obedience regulations.For example, you cannot show a dog under six months of age, no matter how talented or accomplished he may be. Nor may you show two dogs in Novice A. You either have to put one in Novice A and one in Novice B, or else have a relative handle one. Any dog handled by someone other than the owner or an immediate relative must be entered in Novice B. A dog entered in Veterans Class cannot be entered in any other class. Youre not supposed to enter Open until your CD certificate is in your hands.These sorts of errors may be caught by a individual Trial Secretary where the clu supervises its own event, but profession superintendents do NOT check for such e rors. You would be allowed to compete the your score and awards would be disallowe by AKC. A sad waste of time and money.Re parvo You should be aware that aj proximately 10 of dogs vaccinated again parvovirus do not react to the vaccine an produce antibodies. Thus the animal is nc protected against this vicious disease. . blood test can show whether the dog h developed antibodies.CALLING ALL CLUBSIn the last several issues of the Review w have noted an unfortunate lack of inpu from the regional clubs. Only a very fei have contributed material to the Review regularly, namely the Kenosha Count Pomeranian Club, the Ohio Pomerania Club, the Puget Sound Pomeranian Club an the Pomeranian Club of Greater Houston. I this issue we are pleased to see a colum from the Pomeranian Club of Greate Phoenix, the San Diego Pomeranian Clu and the Bay Colony Pomeranian Club. A fei others, the Columbia Pomeranian Club, th Pomeranian Club of Michigan, Detroit Are and now the Northern California Pomerc nian Club, have sent write-ups of thei specialties but no regular columns.Whats happening in the Dallas-Ft. Wort Pomeranian Club, the Denver-Metr Pomeranian Club, the Pomeranian Club Greater Des Moines, the Western Pomer nian Club and the Pomeranian Club Hawaii It is certainly to your benefit to 1 others know that you exist and what you ai doing. How about regular reports from all you, including the clubs who are sendin specialty write-ups only. It takes effort b everyone, not just a few, to make a complel and interesting magazine. If Ive failed t mention anyone, dont stand on ceremony- lets see reports from ALL the clubs nej issue.2 POMERANIAN REVIEWAnnounces Our Fifth Obedience TitlistMAY MORNING SMALL TALK CD subj. AKC conf.Chatter is the dam of Champion Idlewyld Star Coral and three pointed daughters. So we decided she needed a title of her own. At three years old she began her training, and after only 15 weeks of training we began showing her for experience. She quickly finished with scores of 189, 184, and 184 and a fourth in Novice B. Were really proud of this sweet gal.Congratulations ToMaynard Wood and Ch. Anwins Little Sirius Morris and Betty Carson and Ch. Jabils Stephanie of Emcee Julie Brumback for Rosies lovely wins.For SaleIdlewyld Chrysoberlorange sable bitch, whelped 41980.Ch. Idlewyld Gemstone CD ex Idlewyld Star Pendant Chris is small, but very pretty. Beautiful conformation.Idlewyld Gem of the Seaorange bitch, 1 year old.Ch. Idlewyld Gemstone CD ex May Morning Small Talk CD small, pointed.Pictures and pedigree on request.Idlewyld joins Emcees in mourning the loss of their Number One Dog, Ch. Chips of Diamond. He lives in his beautiful progeny. We also grieve for little Amy, so young, and send love and sympathy to Carol and Ralston.Margaret and John McKee7660 Idlewyld Road Richmond, VA 23225 804 272-9318POMERANIAN REVIEW POMTOWN KENNELSSI f.J024Davisons Little Su-See wins Best of Breed under judge Mr. James L. Vaughters, Sr.Handled by Hank Jatczak as owner M. Marie Jatczak looks on.We wish to thank the following judgesMr. Nick Calicura Miss Florise Hogan Miss Dawn Vick Mr. Alfred TreenMr. James Nickerson Mr. Robert Braithwaite Mr. James L. Vaughters, Sr.A thank you to Deloris Joan Davison for letting us have this beautiful girl and to advisors Marian and Loretta Lazarra and Fred and Pat Whitaker, owners of Ch. Pomirish Yankee Doodle Dandy.M. Marie Jatczak121 Morris Ave. Bellwood, 111. 60104Pomtown Kennels312544-3002POMERANIAN REVIEW4Paid AdvertisementMY EXPERIENCE WITH QUARANTINE IN HAWAIIby Wilma Jean BrownWhen I first received an inquiry from Hawaii for a Pomeranian, due to the iistance and quarantine requirements my eaction was, Heavens, no, I could never send one there. However, after lengthy conversations and the assurance that the dog would be well cared for in quarantine and visited frequently by the owner, I agreed to hink about it. I was impressed and allowed nyself to be influenced. Due to the fact that re was a sound 414 lb. bundle of energy with excellent temperament and was an extreme- y healthy puppy, I made the decision to sell lim I add, against my husbands wishes.I am sorry to say it turned out to be a huge mistake and am most regretful. I was concerned about the long flight. Although it was 100 a.m., I was anxiously waiting by the phone for the call that he had arrived safely. 1 was greatly relieved that he made it. Four lays later I received a call telling me he was dead. I was shocked and saddened it was difficult to believe what I was hearing.Little details were known and I felt I must make every possible effort to learn what could have happened. I wrote to the State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture, Governor Ariyoshi and the Attorney General of Hawaii. I sent each of copy of the dogs health records and a statement from my veterinarian, who had examined him before shipment. I received a reply from all of them. They were very similar. They refused to assume any responsibility for the dogs death.In the final autopsy report, I quote No definite cause of death could be pinpointed from these findings, progressive biochemical change leading to the terminal event is suspected. I took the lengthy autopsy report to my veterinarians. They told me that based on the report, in their opinions no definitive cause of death was found and they believed there was nothing physically wrong with the dog.From the Department of Agriculture, I quote We can find no evidence of neglectduring the four days that the animal in question was in quarantine. Although the animal was generally very quiet and withdrawn and was not an avid eater, these characteristics are not unusual and, unless prolonged or associated with other symptoms, would not be considered a medical problem. The animal was observed daily by the caretaker in charge of our isolation section where all new arrivals are quartered. No symptoms were observed that warranted special attention by our Station Veterinarian or notification of the owner. The animal was observed on the morning of November 7 and appeared to be essentially in the same condition that it had been in during the previous four days. Two hours later the dog was found dead. They further stated that the care provided in quarantine is excellent.I DISAGREE with what they consider excellent care and wonder if they know the meaning of it. I do not believe he was given proper care. To begin with, a DAILY observation was insufficient. In my opinion, a dog not eating well and showing abnormal signs should have been watched more closely and a veterinarian should have been consulted or at the very least the owner notified. In my opinion it boils down to the simple fact that he was given little attention left to die and no one did anything to try to help him. They brush it off as if it were nothing. To me he was much more. He was a puppy that I had raised, loved and trusted them to care for. He never knew anything except the best of care and could not cope with less.I am disappointed that the new owner had not been back to check on him as she promised me so faithfully she would do. It is my firm belief that had this dog been given more attention, his death could have been avoided. I wonder how many serious breeders who love their dogs would want them cared for in this way. It certainly does not meet my approval and I am furious. My continued on page 90POMERANIAN REVIEWSanMan Pomeranianspresentr1aW'VriSanMans Dandie Little Sandy BCh. Annons Dandie LegendSanMans Chantilly LaceOur FoundationShowstopperShown taking Toy Group at her first match with owner-handler Robert L. Bernaof Louisville, Ky.Second match - Best in Match - at Progressive Dog Club, November 9, 1980T. and S. Cummings1436-4th AvenueCharleston, W. Va. 25312 304342-17236 POMERANIAN REVIEWPUPPY BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT The Breeders Challengeby Peter J. VollmerPART ONEReprinted from Gaines Progress, Fall 1978 ssue, by permission of the editor.My specialty is in canine behavior and, as l result, much time is devoted to helping Rents who are having difficulty with some tspect of their pets behavior. The majority if the people I see are intelligent, concerned ndividuals whose animals are not suffering rom gross pyscho-physical impairment. On he other hand, many of the dogs have failed o develop into well-adjusted adults.The most recent data we have indicates hat it is the exception, not the rule, for the amily pet to be considered a welcome, ositive addition to family life. According to he 1975 Pet Food Institute survey, only .7 of the sample reported such an ex- erience. Conversely, 43 of those sampled dther viewed their dogs as potentially larmful and said they lacked control over hem, or reported their pets were more trou- ile than satisfaction.These findings are supported by still other tatistics. Officials of humane societies and inimal shelters report that 80 of the inimals they process annually are turned in ly their owners. This contributes to a uthanasia rate of 80 to 90 at the helters. Officials estimate that 13 million lets are destroyed annually. If we add to his the number of pets euthanized at eterinary clinics for reasons not strictly nedical, I suspect a conservative estimate rould approach 20 million.What are the reasons behind such a high ailure rate We all know that they are nany and varied. Some people are simply iot suited for dog ownership, be it because of heir particular life-styles, or personality haracteristics. Others acquire puppies that .re physically andor psycho-socially defi- ient, thus begin the rearing process with everal strikes against them. And still thers start with normal, healthy animals, iut due to popular misconceptions about logs, proceed to raise the animals in a lessthan ideal manner. Im sure there are other reasons behind the enormous failure rate, but my experience as a specialist in canine behavior disorders indicates the priority of the above.Put yourself in this position. Youre relatively naive about dogs, but youd like a nice pet for yourself or your family. Perhaps your parents had a pet or two and you decided when the time was right you would have a pet of your own. Wliat do you do next Look through the classified section of the newspaper Make a trip to the local animal shelter Ask neighbors and friends if they know of anyone with pups Drive down to the nearest pet shop Or try to locate reputable show breeders in your areaMy experience tells me that few novices first consider the latter. Its only after that first, or even second poor pet experience that they become aware of the fact that theres more to having a puppy develop into its full potential as a companion animal than they first realized. Theyve failed, but theyre confused as to the reasons for this failure.The challenge to you and to me is to begin reversing this failure rate so that in the years to come the majority of pet-owning families are successful. And I feel that the particular challenge to you as breeders and competitors of purebred dogs is to provide your pet clients with not just good animals who approach the breed standards, but with superior animals-animals who excel in their psycho-social development. And along with a superior puppy, provide them with information-basic information on what to do in the next several months in order to prevent problems from occurring and to develop that superior pup into its full potential as a companion animal.Earlier I asked you to put yourself in the position of a novice. I then suggested that youd probably not consider locating and contacting a reputable show breeder for your first puppy. Herein lies another challenge-one of visibility. You must continue to find ways to penetrate the publicPOMERANIAN REVIEW iconsciousness so that an awareness is developed concerning the pitfalls of selection and the ongoing responsibilities of dog ownership. Many communities have initiated area pet councils whose functions are educational. In still other communities people trained in public relations are being recruited by humane and animal welfare societies for educational positions. Gaines has pledged its continued support to the Super Dog Obedience Competition. This program has exposed and continues to expose the lay public to the companion animal at its best. All of these educational endeavors, and many more, need your active support as your expertise and your time will insure the quality of these programs. I sincerely believe that without your visible participation and support in designing and implementing public education programs, the failure rate in dogs will continue to be excessive and youll probably continue to be the last person considered as a pet source by the public.The balance of this paper will be devoted to bringing you up to date on what has been learned about canine developmental behavior and how you can take advantage of these findings to produce well adjusted, superior puppies-puppies readily able to adjust to their new owners and home setting.This century has produced a wealth of information concerning the interrelationship between the environment and young, developing animals. Prior to these recent discoveries, early breeders of domestic animals attributed most if not all, of the reasons for the temperament characteristics of their stock to either good or bad breeding. But the scientific community began to make inroads on the effects of environmental influences upon the developing phenotype. The early question then became one of Nature vs. Nurture. Is behavior primarily a function of genetic influences or environmental influencesWe now know this question to be much more complicated than anyone first realized. The difficulty in precisely separating the genetic and environmental influences is enormous many feel impossible. Each depends upon the other, as it is the interrelationship between the individual phenotyi and its impinging world that determini how it will act.For example, we all know that certai species of song birds emit a characterist sound. Ornithologists are able to identil many species by sound alone. For mar years it was thought that bird song w purely instinctive. It was only recently th the discovery was made that tl characteristic species song is not due entir ly to genetic preprogramming. When your pre-vocal birds are exposed to tape reco dings in which their typical species songs ai distorted, they are not able to replicate tl species songs when adults. Nor do the mimic exactly the distorted sounds played 1 them during the critical period for song a quisition. This and many other experimen' indicate the extreme difficulty in separatir nature from nurture, or vice versa.However, the research generated by tl Nature vs. Nurture question has led 1 many discoveries concerning the interactic between the environment and the develo ing organism and fortunately for us, ne knowledge about canine behavioral an physical development has been gleaned.Some thirty years ago an observation b D.O. Hebb working at McGill University le to a major discovery concerning anim psycho-physical development. Hebb was ii terested in the effects of early experience o mature, adult problem-solving behavior. H first attempts with rats blinded at differer stages of development did not reveal signil cant differences when later tested o general food-finding ability. However, whe the experiment was repeated using a simp' maze he had developed for other reason notable differences between the groups wei found. This preliminary discovery led to fu ther testing in which sighted rats were horn reared as pets and compared to ordinar cage-reared subjects. The home-reared grou proved to be far superior to the cage-reare group in the maze test. Hebb did not a tribute the results to the fact that the pel were tamer, thus less disturbed by testin] as he found that the pet group improve their relative standings during the last 1 continued on page 928 POMERANIAN REVIEWPOMIRISH KENNELSPomeranians Norwich Terriers4. 4F\R^photo MAM. CAN. CH. POMIRISH BUBBLES LIL SQUIRT RetiredThe Grand-Daddy Winner for Us - Breeder-Owner Handled Mulit-Group Winner and Group Placements, Specialty Winner, Canadian BIS and Multi-Group Winner from the ClassesBreeders of 18 Pomeranian Champions. Others were finished but not bred by us.Year Finished197519751975197619771977197719771978Registered NameCh. Pomirish Miss Lick B Dam of a champion.Am. Can. Ch. Pomirish Winnie the Pooh BCanadian Group I, dam of a champion.Ch. Pomirish Pooh Bear B Dam of a Canadian champion.Ch. Pomirish Finally A Man DAm. Can. Ch. Pomirish Bubbles Lil Squirt D multi-Group and Group placement, Specialty winner, multi-Canadian Group I and Best in Show.Ch. Pomirish Candy Cane B Dam of three champions.Ch. Pomirish Winnies Tuf Tigger D Sire of three champions. Ch. Pomirish Cream Puff B Dam of multi-Group winner.Ch. Pomirish Sweet N Sour D Group placements.Dick and Sally Baugniet 11224 Co. Hwy. BPh 414 755-2994 Mishicot, Wi. 54228POMERANIAN REVIEW 6PomeraniansPOMIRISH KENNELSNorwich Terriers4HEART OF AMERICA KNL CLUB KANSAS CITY MISSOURI MARCH 23 1980 TOY GROUPJMRS J H DANIELLAM. CAN. CH. POMIRISH CR PUFFS ONLY CHANCEMulti-Group Winner and Group Placements, Specialty B.W.1979 Ch. Pomirish Ima SpitN Image B Specialty Winners Bitch.1979 Ch. Pomirish Bubbles Lil Sprite B1979 Ch. Pomirish Cherry-Filled B1979 Am. Can. Ch. Pomirish Cr Puffs Only Chance DMulti-Group winner, Specialty Best of Winners.1980 Ch. Pomirish Candys Tuffy Apple B Specialty Winners Bitch.1980 Ch. Pomirish Sports Swedish Lady B SpecialtyBest of Opposite Sex.1980 Ch. Pomirish Frozen Daquiri D Group placements.1980 Ch. Pomirish Christopher Robin D Two SpecialtyBest of Winners.1980 Can. Ch. Pomirish Tiggers Huny Bear N D Canadian Group II.Co-breeder of Ch. Pomirish Yankee Doodle Dandy D Group winner.Congratulations to Mary Yen ter for finishing another champion, Pomirish Frozen Daquiri, and to Mr. Leslie Rogers for finishing Chances sire in Canada.Dick and Sally Baugniet 11224 Co. Hwy. BPh 414 755-2994 Mishicot, Wi. 5422870 POMERANIAN REVIEWMAY MORNING POMERANIANSWE HAVE SEVERAL VERY NICE PUPPIES TO TELL YOU ABOUTFrom Litter of 5 Sired by Ch. May Morning Life of The Party, 113801. Orange Male Show Prospect. All over sound with extra pretty face, short back, high tail set, outgoing temperament. To Show Home Only.2. Bright Orange Brood Size Female. Foxy face, correct eye, small well set ears, good legs. May reach 6 lbs.Red Male has been sold. Red or Sable medium-size Female is available. Probably breedable size, longer in back and taller in ear than 2.Tiny, adorable, sound but not breedable Female for Pet Home.For A Serious Breeder Looking For A Foundation Stud3. Bright Red Sable Male whelped 91880.May Morning Social Lion ex Ch. Great Elms Image Daughter. Miracle Breeding, this ones extended pedigree 7 gen. goes 8 X to Ch. Great Elms Little Timstopper, 6 X to Ch. G.E. Timstopper Again and 4 X to Ch. Thelcolynns Showstopper. This is one we would keep, if we were not phasing out our breeding operation. Nice head but not baby faced, well set ears, short chunky body, high tail set, good legs and feet. Can probably finish, but his value is in the super pedigree Brother has been sold.4. Dark Sable Male whelped 121680 Sired by full brother to T-Bird ex Great ElmsPomwinShowstopper bitch. At this young age, he looks promising and pedigree almost as good as 3 above.Small red litter brother not quite as nice.5. From our Blacks 2 males whelped 1223 and 1230. Too young to evaluate.One is Red or Sable possibly Chocolate, one is Black.Pedigrees and hopefully pictures to serious inquiries.P.S. Still have 3 lb. White Male and AVz lb. Ivory White Female wh. 52280.SOPHIE H. MAYES1574 Camp Linden Road215 793-1912West Chester, PA. 19380POMERANIAN REVIEW 7rfPOLLOTT kNNL9Proudly PresentsQueenaire Super Dude Apolloette Worth the WaitIP me Ch. Queenaire Gambling Dude x Queenaire CharadeCh. Queenaire Gambling Dude x Magots Little LadyApollos Sheer DelightCh. Queenaire Double Scotch x Cedarwoods TeniaOur sincere thanks to Queenaire Kennels for our beautiful puppy bitch and male. Also to Jubilee Kennels for a lovely male puppy. They will all be a tremendous addition to our breeding program.Delight is now starting her show career and the boys will follow soon.Marlene and Marlin PresserP.O. Box 395Forest Ranch, Ca. 95942Litters expected Inquiries invited916891-684612 POMERANIAN REVIEWCALIFORNIA REPORTby WANDA ROACH612 Woodrow Avenue Modesto, CA 95350I stated in my last article that I would iscuss item 6 of the Code of Ethics, but in tudying 6, I found that we really should tart with 7. This states Except for musual situations, I will not sell my pup- lies at less than eight weeks of age. This rould be a sound practice to follow. Many iroblems can develop between six and eight reeks of age. This is when the puppy is tearing to live on its own, and body functions re at a new high. If there is to be a malfunc- ion, I feel it will most likely begin to occur n this time frame. We personally do not How puppies to leave until they are three lonths of age. This can sometimes be a bit rying, but if a puppy is healthy and lively t three months, he stands a much better hance of making a change in living condi- ions with no ill effects.Now for item 6 I will advise the pur- haser of my puppy to have the puppy check- d by a veterinarian within 2 days 48 hours f the sale additional time allowed if puppy sold on Friday or Saturday. I will refund he purchase price or take the puppy back nd replace it, if it is found to be unfit. I am ot sure where to start on this one. Over the ears I have heard of situations and condi- ions of sate that have left me shaking my ead and wondering if I had heard what I eard. One individual stated that once a uppy left her home that was it. It could not ome back. This would be like taking a car n a test drive and then not being allowed to ut it back on the lot if it were not what it ppeared to be. We would not consider buy- rg an appliance without first making sure was in working order. Yet people are ex- ected to pay good money for puppies dthout recourse. Surely we can all see the eed for a trial period for both the puppy nd the purchaser to get acquainted with ne another. Every buyer has the right to urchase a healthy, sound puppy. If a seller annot stand behind even that simple stan- ard, then serious consideration should be iven before purchasing a puppy from that rdividual.On the other hand, 48 hours is long enough for a person to know if what he has bought is what he wants and also to have it vet- checked for any possible problems. Purchasers should not feel that they have the right to expect another dog or repayment after keeping the dog for several months. Nor should they feel they should be allowed to keep the first dog and receive their money back or another dog. The word replacement means just that. Back to our car lot-this would be comparable to buying a car and taking it on long trips. When it breaks down, return and demand another car because it was not what one wanted in the first place. Care and consideration should be given and expected on both sides of the transaction.Now for some West Coast news. The Golden Gate Kennel Club Show has come and gone with a larger entry than usual. Because of the two-day benching, many people cannot attend. However, from reports I have heard, the Pom people attending had a good time.I would like to urge everyone to try and attend the Summer West Coast American Pomeranian Club Specialty being held May 16, 1981, in conjunction with the Cabrillo Kennel Club and hosted by the San Diego Pomeranian Club. Club President A1 Alford and Show Chairman Marianne Alford are very busy planning and making the necessary arrangements for this show. San Diego is close to Tijuana, The Wild Animal Park and Disneyland-add that together with two majors in one weekend Del Sur Kennel Club May 17 and that is a weeks vacation in sunny Southern California you cannot afford to miss. We understand many prominent breeders from all over the nation have indicated that they plan to attend. Judge Darrell Baker is well known among the fancy and it promises to be a great weekend. We and several other Northern California breeders plan to attend-we look forward to seeing you there. Sweepstakes continued on page 73POMERANIAN REVIEW 7OBEDIENCENEWSEMMA HEYDE 170 Chicago Way San Francisco, CA 94112Congratulations to Lorinda Vasuta and LORINDAS ALPHA-DEMON Tigger this little fellow completed his C.D. in very short order and with good scores, as follows November 8, 1980, Youngstown All-Breed Training Club at Youngstown, Ohio, Tigger scored 190. November 16, 1980, at Central Ohio Kennel Club, Columbus, Ohio, Tigger scored 187. December 14, 1980, at Western Reserve Kennel Club, Cleveland, Ohio, Tigger scored 193V2 and received a trophy for Highest Scoring Pomeranian. Of course they are going on to Open, and we wish them good luck and good scores.Another new C.D. is SUES WEE CUDDLES OF SCOTIA, owned and trained by Sue Marie Powers of Longwood, Florida. Her first appearance was at Orlando Dog Training Clubs sanctioned match at Orlando, Florida where she got first place with a score of 193. Next came her first AKC Obedience Trial on October 4, 1980, held by the above club. Cuddles got her first leg here with a score of 184. The next try was at a sanctioned match and she finished in second place with a 193. The second leg was earned on November 16, 1980, at K-9 Obedience Club of Jacksonville, Florida, where, with a score of 19714, she was Highest Scoring Toy in Trial, AND Highest Scoring Dog in Trial Cuddles finished her C.D. at Central Florida Kennel Club, Orlando, Florida, on December 14, 1980, taking third place in a run-off with an Irish Setter and scoring 186[2. Hearty congratulations to these two, and best of luck in the future.A nice letter was received from our old friend Debbie Jones, now of La Canada, Flintridge, California. Her Poms, Fershoffs Tillie Toyler, CDX, and Seabright Atilla The Hun-ey, won first place in the brace competition at Pasanita Dog Training Clubs Trial in November, 1980, with a score of 19514.This is the third time they have been first i that class. Tillie was chosen to compete o the team for the Pasanita Club in the To Dog competition. Debbie is now working as sign language interpreter. Recently he agency sent her to interpret for a dea woman who had her puppy in obedienc class. Debbie had brought Tillie along am was able to demonstrate to the woman tha dogs can respond to hand signals, and sh was much encouraged and her dog did bel ter, too.Its indeed lovely to hear about Poms ii training and their obedience degrees, but t hear about a family-six people and si Poms sporting four C.D.s one of then almost a C.D.X.-that is just great. Rutl Potts of Niles, Michigan, sent this account with a really adorable picture six Poms sit ting lined up in a row in front of th Christmas tree, all wearing-get ready fo this-tiny baseball caps Ruth and Bill Pott have Tawny, C.D., and Honey no degre yet daughter and son-in-law Lori am Chuck Moore of Erie, Pennsylvania, are th owners of Buffy, C.D., and Candy, who ha two legs on C.D.X. Windy, no degree, ant Dawn, C.D., are owned by daughter Valerii and her husband George of Starkville Mississippi. Hope to hear about at least om or two C.D.X.s soon.At last I now have a brag of my own Mi BOJO XI has also completed his C.D. Hi scores 184,176 and 190 were nothing great but I think he did pretty well considering h was four years old when we first laid eyes or one another. He did get High Scoring Toy a a match last summer with a score of 194V2 His last leg was earned in December just ir time for an annual award from San Fran cisco Dog Training Club.Judge for the specialty is Anna La Fortune. It is good to know that she is active again in a breed she has loved so well. For further information contact Marianne Alford, 5873 Alleghany Street, San Diego, California 92139.We in California are deeply saddened by the untimely death of Ch. Sun-Dots Rambol- ing Man. Ramboler was a delight and a gentleman in and out of the ring.14 POMERANIAN REVIEWueencure, Reg.- v.\ tCH.QUEENAIRE WHITE TIE N TAILSTIE finished by going BW for a 4-point major under noted judge Mrs. Ann Stevenson at the Golden Valley Kennel Club Show on November 22, 1980.Watch for the exquisite champagne-beige bitch, QUEENAIRE MYSTIQUE. Misty is sired by Ch. Queenaire Gambling Dude and is out of Queenaire Luvy Duk. She will debut at the Oakland Kennel Club Show.We would like to make special mention of one of our favorite broods, Queenaire Luvy Duk. She is the dam of Ch. Queenaire Gambling Dude, Ch. Queenaire Calling Card and Ch. Queenaire White Tie N Tails. In addition, she has three other pointed offspring.Ch. Queenaire Double Scotch and Ch. Queenaire Gambling Dude salute their currently winning children. Watch for them at the shows.Owners HandlersDudley and Wanda Roach Phyllis and Jeff Greer612 Woodrow Avenue Modesto, CA 95350 Ph 209 529-5270POMERANIAN REVIEW 7MRS. JOSEPHINE CHINGis pleased to announce the acquisition ofwi'tJ'QUEENAIRE COUP DE GRACECh. Queenaire Gambling Dude x Queenaire Charade fromMr. and Mrs. Dudley Roach of Queenaire Kennels, Reg.Coup first time in Open went Best of Breed over Specials under Mrs. Ann Rogers Clark and on to Group I under Mr. C.L. Savage at the nations 5th largest show, the Santa Clara Valley Kennel Club Show.Coup will be campaigned in the California shows by his very capable handlers,Phyllis and Jeff Greer.Mrs. Josephine Ching Handlers2829 Booth Road Phyllis and Jeff GreerHonolulu, HI 96813'6 POMERANIAN REVIEWALONG MYWAYbyMOLLY MILLER P.O. Box 717 League City, Texas 77573The difficulties in raising Poms often enter around the very young and the very old. These are two stages in which preventive medicine is more effective than harsh medical procedures are after the problem has been allowed to become established.I believe we as breeders are sometimes guilty of formulating a plan of how or when a puppy must arrive into this world and then trying to force nature to comply. Nature does not respond well to force. If, for any of a variety of reasons, it has been decided that a litter must arrive via c-section, there is the temptation to plan the section to fit the breeders and the vets schedules. Natures schedule seldom coincides with either of the above, but if her schedule is ignored problems often arise. If a bitch is sectioned before she has gone into labor, she misses some of the hormones that prepare her to care for her litter. Many will do so anyway, but some will refuse puppies if their bodies have not prepared them to deliver. In addition to not being psychologically ready to receive puppies, the bitchs body may not trigger the milk release if she is sectioned too early. As a result puppies are thrust into a hostile environment and their chances of survival are greatly reduced.An early section is dangerous to the puppy in an even more significant way than the above. When a section is scheduled for convenience and by the calendar, there is the grave danger of a puppys being born prematurely. The days from breeding to section may be full term, but the puppy may not be. There is no way to determine when fertilization took place. It may have takenplace on the breeding date or it may have been days later. All breeders know the dangers of premature birth, and they should be careful to avoid those that they can.If a breeder knows in advance the bitch must have a section, he can greatly increase his puppies chance of survival by maintaining as near normal circumstances as possible. Oh, I know, it is not pleasant to drive to the emergency clinic at 200 a.m., return home at 500 a.m., and go to work at 700 a.m., but how valuable is that litter I would like to ask, How valuable is life but that is a moralistic issue and not to be covered in this article. Add the expense of the stud fee, the expense of the trip to get the bitch to the stud, and the projected value of the litter. The total will probably be staggering. Such an investment must be protected.If the breeder will wait to section the bitch until she goes into the first stages of labor, he will have all of the bitchs hormones and instincts working for him. Her milk will be down, and she will be looking for puppies by the time the anesthesia wears off. If all goes well, with the exception of the surgery, this is a normal litter, and the litter can be reared by its mother with little extra care until weaning time.I am a great believer in hoping for the best but being prepared for the worst. No one should ever await the arrival of a litter without the supplies in his home to 1 deliver the litter, 2 take the bitch to the vet and bring her and the puppies home, and 3 totally hand raise the litter should the need arise. Hopefully only the first will be needed, but if the others are needed there is not time to search them out. In the case of a section, a bitch is often not in condition to take care of her litter for several hours. Those first hours may be crucial. If a puppy is allowed to crawl about searching in vain for food, he may deplete his body in a way that cannot be restored. If he cannot crawl, he is in greater need of care. I do not let my puppies go more than two or three hours after birth without eating. As soon as they show a desire to eat, I feed them. I am certain that they could go longer than this, but there is nothing to be gained and much to be lost by waiting. Often a weak puppy gains muchPOMERANIAN REVIEWstrength with one meal. Hint if a puppy is weak, feed it smaller amounts at closer intervals than recommended.I do not know why puppies arrive on the worst days of the year and at the most inconvenient times, but I do know that once they are dead no amount of care, time or money can bring them back. A breeder is in a pay-on-demand business.On the other end of the life span is the geriatric dog. He, too, needs special care. I recently heard of an interesting theory from a Basset breeder and some terrier breeders. All of us with old dogs will be interested in their theory. Several old dogs 10-16 yrs. had need of antibiotic treatment for a variety of reasons. In each case the dog seemed torecover from the ill, but then bloated ar died. The theory is that old dogs with the less-than-perfect digestive systems ai similar to puppies in that the antibiotic may destroy their proper intestinal flor These breeders and their vets are plannir to replace intestinal bacteria in old dogs c antibiotic therapy as they would in puppie I had one vet tell me that there was r research to support this theory and he sa no need for it. He did admit that it would c no harm. I will consider it if one of my a cient mariners falls ill.Please, my mail box has been empty. Whj are your thoughts, ideas, etc. This is yoi column-may I have a guest columnis someones latest research, trauma, or ideaEDITORIALMany Pomeranian fanciers belong to and participate in the activities of the various regional clubs, but for some reason they have not joined the American Pomeranian Club. This is puzzling and to me seems a bit backwards. The American Pomeranian Club, Inc., is the Parent Club. It exists solely for the purpose of promoting and protecting the Pomeranian breed and depends on support from those who share these goals.According to AKC statistics, the Pomeranian now ranks eighteenth in popularity of the 125 breeds eligible for registration. In 1980, 17,341 Pomeranians were registered, yet the American Pomeranian Club consists of only 300 members. Compare this with figures for the Bulldog. The Bulldog ranks thirty-fourth in popularity, with 6,712 dogs registered last year, yet the Bulldog Club of America has a membership of 1800Only two possibilities come to mind while searching for an answer as to why people would hesitate to join the Parent Club. One is that perhaps many newcomers feel that the Club is not interested in having members who have not yet finished a number of champions or indeed may still be looking for that first special dog to start their show careers. Wrong It is NOT necessary to have finished champions, or to ever show a dog, for that matter, to become a member of the APC. All that is needed formembership is a love of the breed-everyon reading this magazine shares that-and willingness to abide by the Clubs Code c Ethics, which is reprinted in this issue. Lac of experience in the ring or lack of breedin experience is not a factor at all-sincerity i the only qualification that the Club mus look for in its prospective members.The only other apparent reason for peopl to hesitate to join the Club is perhaps reluctance to sign the Code of Ethics. Why Looking at the Code item for item you wi see that it is not a hard one to follow if yo have the best interests of the breed at hear Certainly more stringent codes are in e istence, and I personally cannot help que tioning the motives of anyone who gives thi as an excuse for not joining the Club.Are we asking too much Unfortunate] there will always be those persons who se their puppies to pet shops like so man heads of lettuce and who do not care abor what they breed nor about the conditions i which their helpless machines live or their lives. But we do care. Membership i the American Pomeranian Club says I car about this breed and will support the effort of those who want to enrich and protect i from those who do not.Remember, the Club cannot exist withor your support. Dont hesitate.POMERANIAN REVIEWBLACKWOODS POMSintroducesKen Nors Dont Letem Kid Ya NickieWinners Dog from the Puppy Class for his first two points under Mrs. Edith Nash HellermanOwner Co-OwnerJane Lehtinen Ken Bishop428 Elm Drive Gilbert, MN 55741LUELLS POMERANIANSElinor and Lu LuccasWish to Congratulate the Oertles on Winning Best of Breed from the classes over two Specials at the Milwaukee Show with their Luells Elfin Doll of Cajun.FOR SALE2 males from Mai Tai, who has Queenaire, Corn Duke and Ken-Gay in her pedigree. Danny was the sire being shown now who is an offspring of Ch. D-Nees Darin Dinadan BIS Winner.2 males from Suzette tiny, heavy-coated Corn Duke brood, who was bred to Ch. Luells Cajun Dragonfly.1 female from Mamselle, who will mature to be a good-sized brood. Mamselles background is Corn Duke, Gold Toy and Ken-Gay. She was bred to Ch. Luells Kukla Boy of Duke.Elinor and Lu Luccas Route 5, Box 395414 537-2681 after 500 P.M. Burlington, WI53105POMERANIAN REVIEWJOERS POMERANIANSPresents-ILUELLS ELFIN DOLL OF CAJUNShown above going Best of Breed at the Wisconsin Kennel Club show over two specials. Though only shown since December, Elfie has two firsts and a reserve. Our thanks to judges Mrs. Margaret Bartley above and Mr. Merrill Cohen.Special thanks to Lu and Elinor Luccas for letting us have him, to Sally Baugniet above for so enthusiastically handling him, and to Jackie Liddle for her added support.Eric and Joni OertleRt. 2, Box 279F Salem, WI53168Male Puppies Available On OccasionPh 414 878-388080 POMERANIAN REVIEWPACIFIC NORTHWEST NEWS VIEWSbyERIN HUNDLEY 19101 -67th Street S.E. Snohomish, WA 98290Ive often wondered in the past, what to do with a pedigree. I asked myself and others, What is a pedigree I remember the novice breeder who told the judge, You should have given my dog first place he was a fantastic pedigree. The judge replied, Maybe you should show his pedigree. I can sympathize with that novice because I, too, felt that many champions in a pedigree automatically meant that the dog it represented was also destined to be a champion.Now I ask, What is a pedigree and how can I make it work for me This is the answer I came up with. A pedigree is a list of names of all the ancestors of a particular dog. In order to work with it I must learn everything I can about all the dogs listed. If I dont, it will just remain a list of names, not a blueprint of future generations. The pedigree becomes more useful as you learn more about the dogs named. In the beginning you have to rely on what people tell you. This can be deceptive. When someone says, That was a large dog, sometimes they mean larger than their own three or four pounders. Sometimes they mean larger than their own six to seven pounders. They may say square and mean long backed and long legged. Well balanced yes, but not cobby. The most reliable source is usually the breeder, but you cant expect a totally unbiased opinion from him, either. So what to doIm looking at the pedigree of one of my early Poms. There are twenty champions among his ancestors. Whoopee. But where are they Thirteen in the fifth generation, four in the fourth and two in the third. Only one grandparent was a champion. Either the others were not shown or they were not championship quality. I know that a lack of time and money kept many of these dogs outof the ring. I have seen several in the first and second generation and can make some judgements for myself. This is how I began on a blank pedigree I made a stick dog sketch for each line. By color-coding each part, black for a perfect head, blue for a good back, red for a fair tailset, black again for legs, I can look and see where the strongest points are in this line. By adding a brief description to each stick dog, I can now evaluate strengths and weaknesses and plan future breedings.Lets see-Dam beautiful red color, nice cobby body, good foxy head with alert expression. Good eye and bite, sound legs. Shy disposition. Sire outstanding show-type male, short back, cobby body, good head, nice eye and bite, dense coat. Shown once, shied away from the judge. Granddam red sable, dense coat, good head, etc. Shy on lead.If this were your dog, what would you look for in a mate If I planned to breed her, I would look for a mate with as many similar qualities as possible and also the most outgoing personality. In addition, I would only keep the puppy with an outgoing, friendly attitude. This practice can be applied to any other problems which show up in the dog you are evaluating. Line-breeding, in- breeding and outcrossing only work when you know the characteristics in the line and breed to concentrate on those which need improving without losing the good qualities which are already showing in the line you work with.Since knowledge of the actual Poms in your pedigree is so important to planning good breedings, the best way to decide these things for yourself is to see and evaluate the dogs in person. Most of us cannot travel to other parts of the country, so that is a little limiting. But is it Look around again. The dogs you see in the rings all came from different backgrounds many were brought here by newcomers, others by people who have traveled across country. The locally- bred Poms are finishing their championships. They are producing promising puppies, and most important for our pedigree analysis, we can see them in person. To make your Poms pedigree work for you, you cannot have too much information about thePOMERANIAN REVIEWdogs named on it. To make it work best you must use the knowledge carefully, make your mistakes, learn from them and keep on trying.We have two new champions in the Pacific Northwest. Ch. Que Sera Spirit of LaRita, bred and owned by Rita LaVerne and Erin Hundley and shown by Erin, finished at the Columbia Pomeranian Club Specialty, December 7, 1980see the Specialty writeup for details. Ch. Harbins Golden Glow Happy Don is the newest. Owned and bred by Irene Harbin and shown by Sylvia Harbin, Happy Don was awarded Winners Dc and Best of Winners by Judge Leslie Roge at the Longview Kelso KC Show February 1981. This completed his needed number points, subject to AKC confirmation. Wii ners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex went 1 Golden Glow Ms. Chief, who was bred t Elva McGilbry and is owned by Alici Bauer. Best of Breed went to Ch. JayJaj Ounce OBounce, bred and shown by Jea Schroll and owned by Bea and Wayr George. Congratulations to all the winnei and God love you all.PUGET SOUND POMERANIAN CLUBby Mary Rosenbaum36520 - 28th Ave. South Federal Way, WA 98003During the holidays I was able to see most of the Pom breeders and exhibitors in this area. Jessie Stephens spent Christmas day with us while her husband has a tour of sea duty. .She has two beautiful male puppies- expect to see them in the ring. Shirley Bradley has a tough male puppy by her Ch. Tomanolls Tiny Teddy Bear. In spite of the name Wolf, hes a real sweetie.Erin Hundley has a showy female out of her Ch. Que Sera GiGi of Golden Glow that looks like she will follow in the paw prints of Que Sera GGs Barbie Doll.Irene Harbin has two very nice females by Jestoms Red Robin. Phillis Andrews called before the holidays to say she has a couple of babies that she is pleased with. Im sure well be seeing Clyde with them in the ring in the not too distant future. Gayle Griffin dropped me a line to say she has bought a new English import male by Rosskear The Gold Rush. Gayle says well be seeing her more in 1981 at the shows.Stopped by Vance and Sally McGilbrys on our way to California. They had one of the nicest black Pom puppies Ive ever seen and a couple of Yorkie pups.I understand that Florence Ryals has some line-bred Banner babies that are outstanding, and last but not least, Im sure you remember our Ch. Bi-Mar Happy Hooker of JJ. Well, she has a daughter that we call Ima Hooker Too. So all in all, there will be some outstanding young prospects inthe ring this year.The Northwest has had a mild winter an maybe we can thank Mt. St. Helens for tha Our fall shows have drawn enough e hibitors to have had majors in at least on class or both. The Poms entered are really i beautiful coat. The winners of the last thre shows are Whidbey Island, November ll 1980, Best of Breed to Ch. Jay Jays Ounc OBounce owned by Wayne and Bea Georgi Best of Opposite Sex to Ch. Harbins Golde Glow Sally owned by Irene Harbii Winners Dog was Andrews Laddie Trailblazer owned by Clyde and Phyllis A drews. Winners Bitch and Best of Winne was Que Sera GGs Barbi Doll owned by Ph and Erin Hundley.Columbia Pomeranian Club Specialty o December 7, 1980, had Ch. Jay Jays Ounc OBounce for Best of Breed. Winners Do and Best of Winners to Que Sera Spirit Larita owned by Phil and Erin Hundlei Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex t Harbins G.G. Crystal Clear owned by Iren Harbin.The Puyallup Show was January 11,198 and Best of Breed to Ch. Jay Jays Ounc OBounce owned by Wayne and Bea Georg and handled by Jean Schroll. Winners Do and Best of Winners to Harbins Golde Glow Happy Don owned by Irene Harbii Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex t Que Sera GGs Barbie Doll owned by Ph continued on page 9212 POMERANIAN REVIEWFOR SALE19Deep Red, 4 XA lbs. Excellent mover, whelped 2-16-80 Quality All the WayShow Home Only 500.00BI-MAR MARIAHALSOBi-Mar Dapper Dan, littermate to Mariah. Deep red, i'A lbs. Good legs. Show Quality - Proven Stud 350.00Ch. Sungolds Gay Cavilier Ch.Scotia Caviliers Jungle Jim Ch. Sunsets Personal Conquest Ch. Andrews Ima Jim Dan-lee SireCh. Sungolds Gay Cavilier Ch.Scotia Cavs A-Tisket A-Tasket All-Stars Lil Tidbit Ch. Lancer of Sunray Ch.Sunrays Lil Beaver Sunrays Regina Bi-Mar Kandy Kane DamCh. Scotia Caviliers Jungle Jim Bi-Mar Cricket by JJ of Andrews Gay Bit of Bi-Mars My CheriBI-MAR POMERANIANSMary A. Rosenbaum 36520-28th SouthPh 206 927-2369 Federal Way, Wash. 98003POMERANIAN REVIEWWESTMOST KENNELSWayne and Bea George Present-A'Jewmwm_CH. JAYJAYS OUNCE O BOUNCE for your viewing pleasure. He is President in our hearts.Owned and Loved By Wayne and Bea GeorgeBox 297Lakeside, Ore. 97449 503 759-3498Bred, Handled and Loved ByJean Schroll12950 S. New Era Rd. Oregon Citv. Ore. 97045 503 655-497514 POMERANIAN REVIEWSfif4 IBK CENTRAL MAINE KENNEL CLUBSHERRT PHOTOCH. JABILS SIMPLY SINFULIn just three months of showing last year, Rusty, handled by Joy Brewster, attained the rank of 4 Pom in the U.S., Canine Chronicle System.Rusty will continue in the footsteps of his sire,Am. Can. Ch. Jabils Simply Smashing.Congratulations to Morris and Betty Carson on finishing another Toby daughter, Ch. Jabils Stephanie of Emcee.Jessie and Barbara Young603435-8731Loudon Ridge Road Rt. 8, Box 251 Loudon, N.H. 03301POMERANIAN REVIEW i8AM. CAN. CH. JABILS SIMPLY SMASHINGOctober 10, 1975 - January 16, 1981Toby was killed in a tragic car accident in Florida. His record of multiple Group wins, 2 Specialty Bests of Breed, and National ranking will be a permanent tribute. We would like to thank Bernadine Pauli for her handling and care during 1980. There will never be another Toby, but we are fortunate to have several of his sons and daughters to carry on for him.Jessie and Barbara Young Loudon Ridge Road, Rt. 8, Box 251603 435-8731 Loudon, N.H. 0330186 POMERANIAN REVIEWBAY COLONY POMERANIAN CLUBby Barbara Young Loudon Ridge RoadRl. 8 Loudon,The Bay Colony Pomeranian Specialty will again be held in conjunction with the Springfield Kennel Club Show on Saturday, May 9. Our judge will be Mr. James Cavallaro. Lovely trophies are offered and after the judging we will have our annual meeting and buffet dinner. If you want to enjoy New England in the Spring and include a two-show and obedience trial weekend, consider this a formal invitation.BCPC members were in abundance at the APC Specialty in New York. Edna Girardot showed a lovely Orange to Winners Bitch, along with class and Sweeps placements with her puppy bitch. Claudia Lis and Ed Braczyks new male made his debut with a second place in Sweepstakes, and he will be doing big things in the future. Jessie and my seven-month puppy bitch won her class, and Chris Heartz had a marvelous day, handling a puppy to Best in Sweeps and other class placements. Francis Casey made a welcome return to New York with a puppy bitch, taking placements in Sweeps and the classes. We also saw Irene Bennett and Rosemary Duggan, and apologize to any member we missed.We would like to express our sympathy to Judith Robinson on the loss of her husbandCISSY,Cissy the Pup is the story of a young omeranian who decides to explore and see he world when the garden gate is aeciden- ally left open. Out on her own, she discovers nany dangers that were unknown to her in ler protected world and learns that rules .re often made for important reasons. This harming book by Ruth Odor is filled with Irawings of Poms by Franz Altschuler. Vhile some of the drawings have a Pet om quality, others are quite good and en- oyable. Not only is this a story featuring ur own breed, it is a useful educational tool, eaching youngsters the importance ofBox 251.H. 03301Ed. Judy and Ed have been long-time members, and could often be seen at shows with their canine fabric and sewn-article concession. They have been diligent workers and friendly ambassadors for the club.The club has lost two lovely canine members this winter. In late November we heard of the death of Gladys and Roy Dykstras Am. Can. Ch. Topaze Lady Jennifer. Am. Can. C.D.X. Jennifer became a part of Gladys life several years ago, after completing her championship. Gladys trained her in obedience and showed her in the U.S. and Canada, and Jennifer was a regular at BCPC matches. Jennifer was a lovely lady, and she will be missed. In January, Jessie and I heard of the death of our own Toby, Am. Can. Ch. Jabils Simply Smashing. Toby was special from the day he was born. We had been saving that very special name for the right dog, and he lived up to it. He was everything we could have ever wanted in a show dog, sire, and good friend. Toby was returning from shows in Florida when he was killed in a car accident.In the next issue we should have results from our spring match, featuring the unveiling of next seasons stars.IE PUPfollowing rules. Though the book is geared for children from pre-school through third grade, this child also enjoyed it thoroughly and plans to add it to her doggy library. The book is only 4.95 plus a shipping charge of .95 or 7 on larger orders and can be ordered from The Childs World, P.O. Box 681, Elgin, 111. 60120. It is well worth the price and would make a lovely gift for a child or a charming addition to your own library-handy to have on hand when friends or customers with young children to entertain come to visit.POMERANIAN REVIEW 8DOG CRAZYby Margaret McKeeIm a Grade-A dog nut. My family thinks Im crazy. Ever since I got into dogs, my family ha been alternately amused and confused. Who would have thought a Phi Beta Kappa and ai asthmatic could start acting so weird, and over dogs Now theyre sort of resigned to it, and the try to humor me.How dog crazy are you Take the test. Youre a dog nut if1. After a fried chicken dinner you sit carefully picking bits of chicken from the bones with your fingernails-for the dogs.2. Youre expecting a child and when people ask about the happy event, you use such terms as whelp and singleton litter.3. You keep referring to the pediatrician as the vet.4. You turn down a free trip to Las Vegas because its on a show weekend.5. All of your clothes are selected with the ring in mind-colors to complement the dogs and pockets for bait and brushes. Youve stopped wearing your favorite color because it clashes with your current hopeful.6. You let your subscriptions to Good Housekeeping and Time run out, but when the Gazette or Pomeranian Review arrives, you declare a holiday from housework to sit down and read it.7. You dont pay attention when food is spilled on the floor, knowing your automatic vacuum cleaners will clean it up.8. You get an invitation to a party given the same night as your kennel club meeting, and you debate which one to go to.9. When you daydream, its not of furs or diamonds but of a motorhome with built-in crates.10. You suddenly realize that instead of listening to the ministers sermon, youve been thinking up names for planned puppies.11. When a newborn puppy dies, you cry as if it had been a pet for many years.The joy of the healthy, strong ones never diminishes.12. For a weekend trip, the children are left with grandmother but all the dogs go along.13. All your dogs have at least five nicknames each and they answer to them.14. You forego meals out, movies, cocktails, parties and vacations in order to pay entry fees and vet bills.15. The dogs have their own monogrammed towels.Warning This particular form of insanity is contagious. Husbands frequently contract ii There is no guaranteed cure.88 POMERANIAN REVIEWPRAIRIE WIND POMERANIANSWe are offering the following dogs for sale1. Male-3 months, show prospect, very stylish, huge coat, terrific showmanship, a nice puppy. Sire Ch. Mercers Touch 0 Duke x Mercers Gayladee Bonner background2. Female-litter sister to above, beautiful little compact puppy, baby face, show prospect.3. Female-3 months, brood prospect, very heavily Bonner-bred. Sire Mercers Wagstar 0 Cheelen x Mercers Starkiss double Starmist daughter4. Female-3 months, brood prospect, will mature at 5 or 514 lbs., nicely- bred puppy. Sire Ch. Mercers Touch 0 Duke x Joda Jolly Tootsie Toy by Ch. This Time Dark Chaos, a black.5. Male-3 months, beautiful striking sable color, nice pedigree, stud prospect. Sire Mercers Wagstar 0 Cheelen x Mercers Darkstar Starmist daughter6. Female-2 months, a very rare offering of a Ch. Mercers Youngduke of Tim Sue daughter. She will be brood size, sable color, her dam is Windy Acres Sweet Annisette, a black and tan by Silver Meadows Wolfgang.7. Female-1 year, show quality, pointed, a double Ch. Corns Duke Dragonfly granddaughter, red orange, a collectors item, for sale only to someone who will finish her.Dan JoEllen MercerRt. 1, Box 147 Ph 308 889-3109Big Springs, NE 69122 Evenings and WeekendsPOMERANIAN REVIEW 8EPOMERANIAN CLUB OF GREATER PHOENIXby Isabelle Gryder 903 East Loyola Drive Tempe, AZ 85282The fall and winter months in the Valley of the Sun have been unusually beautiful for Pom owners, handlers and breeders. Unbelievably blue skies with snow-white clouds are also enjoyed by the Poms fortunate enough to live in the Sun Belt State of Arizona. Members of the Pomeranian Club enjoy sharing tidbits about their favorites at every opportunity.The Pomeranian Club of Greater Phoenix welcomes members who express an interest in promoting the betterment of the breed through quality breeding. Regularly scheduled monthly meetings provide a forum to discuss the newest information about Pomeranians.Minutes of the meetings include reports from the Arizona Dog Council delegate, the Bench Show Committee, Upcoming Matches and Shows, and other special projects.Recently elected officers for the 1981 year are Dora Henderson, President Doris Marlowe, Vice President Isabelle Gryder, Secretary Cher Gordon, Treasurer and Linda McClanahan and Marsha Buckendorf, Members-at-Large.According to Dora Henderson, the major goal of the club is to continue to promote the breed through quality breeding programs.Our club held a B Match in November atParadise Valley Park in Phoenix. Plans are in progress for another B Match to be held in April at Scottsdales Chaparral Park.Queenaire Somethin Else, owned by Linda McClanahan, earned a 4 point major in Corvallis out of the Puppy class and a point in Scottsdale and is continuing her career with the spring shows. At the January Sahuaro State Kennel Club B Match our club was well represented. Queenaire Marcy- ann, owned by Missy Gryder, won Best Pomeranian Puppy, and I-Doras Gelena oi Dixieland, owned by Dora Henderson, won Best of Breed. We were delighted with the successes of Linda, Missy and Dora.Plan now to attend the 1982 APC Summer Specialty to be held Saturday, June 12,1982, in Flagstaff, Arizona, in conjunction with the Flagstaff Kennel Club Show. On the following day, plan to attend a show in Prescott, Arizona. Specialty judges will be announced following approval by AKC. People who have attended the Flagstaff and Prescott shows always enjoy the cool summer weather in those cities.The Pomeranian Club of Greater Phoenix is delighted to have the opportunity to host the Specialty in Flagstaff. Additional information concerning this Specialty will be forthcoming in future issues of the Pomeranian Review.KENOSHA COUNTY POMERANIAN CLUB, INC.by Carmen Glander and Carol Walsh 1519 Norlh Avenue Round Lake Beach, IL 60073I was just looking at our article in the January issue. I cant believe how the time flies, for we were reporting on our B Match held in October and now it is the middle of February. Now the shows will be more plentiful in our area and well all be busy getting our pride and joys spiffied up to show them off once more.In November our club met at the Luccass home. Dr. Passarella from the Antioch Animal Hospital gave a presentation on artificial insemination. Dr. Passarella brought slides for illustration. The subjects usedwere two Poms owned by our club members Joni and Eric Oertle own the bitch and the Luccass own the stud. The result of the ar tificial breeding was one healthy, bouncing little male puppy.At our November meeting we also discuss ed the idea of holding another A Match AKC feels we need to have another one since it has been awhile since our club has helc one. Sally Baugniet graciously accepted the position of Show Chairwoman. Our club is trying ever so hard to get a point show. We need a large entry for this A Match, so i POMERANIAN REVIEWmy of you Pom lovers will be in the Midwest day 3, 1981, please enter our match and ome support us.In January we were able to show a film rom AKC, Inside AKC, and it was quite nteresting. Although it was rather outdated ecause it was filmed before AKC had the omputer in and completed, it gave us all an dea of what the processes are to register our .ogs. It also gave an idea of what happens nth all the judges books, premium lists and ther paper work that is sent into AKC hen we have a dog show, and finally, how he points and majors are kept track of for ur dogs to receive their championships.Further discussion was brought up at our anuary meeting about the progress of our A Match. AKC has approved our show late and Mr. Donald White has consented to eing the judge for the match. Entry fees iave been decided as 4.00 for puppy classes nd 5.00 for adult classes. Entries will close y noon, April 15,1981. All entries are to be nailed to Richard Baugniet, 11224 County Iwy. B, Mishicot, Wisconsin 54228.Sallys helpers will be Eric and Joni Oertle ,s Catalog Chairmen Carmen Glander, Aophy Chairman Natalie Schwieger will be lospitality Chairman Ellard Schwieger, Ihief Ring Steward Publicity Chairman ill be Elinor Luccas and Grounds Chair- nan is Eric Oertle. Several of these people re fairly new to the club and are willing to ake on these jobs. I think its great that hey are willing to get involved and Im sure he show will be a success with their help.Some quick congratulations to Luccass for mells Flashy Amber Lightnin, who took Vinners Bitch for two points at Skokie Galley on December 13th. Mrs. Norris IcKameys McKameys Ideal Conquest took Vinners Dog for two points.Sally Baugniets Creiders Chatter Box ook a total of five points on the Florida Cir- uit. Sally and Jackie Liddles Pomirish lobins Gin Fizz also grabbed two points, dso Sallys Imag Gin Lul Me took Winners Sitch at the Wisconsin Kennel Club Show or two points.I feel a special congratulations should go o Joni and Eric Oertle. These people are iew to our club and new to Poms. They havegotten off with a big bang with their Luells Elfin Doll of Cajun, who went down to the Florida Circuit and came back with two points. On January 18th Elfie outdid himself and took Best of Breed at Milwaukee. Congratulations, Joni and Eric, on a great start.Good Standard continued from page 39 lumber. A shoulder with an excessive amount of fleshy conformation will prevent the hound from running up or down hill at top pace. Back broad, and a hound should be well ribbed up but there should be a fair space between the ribs and the commencement of the hindquarters, otherwise the hound will be deficient in stride and therefore lack pace...Neck, long but not thick. A short necked hound is deficient in pace.These short, pithy sentences speak volumes about the conformation of this breed which achieves a very high standard of beauty and usefulness. They will be found to apply equally to many other breeds, both in hounds and other groups. They put the finger right on the basic points which make a dog function efficiently.An example of a poor Standard is that of the King Charles Spaniel which has far more about colour and markings than any other part of the animal. These two Standards are about equal in length but in content there is no comparison.-From EnqlancLs Doq WorldQuarantine continued from page 64 comments are not meant to be vindictive, but I feel I should share this sad experience with other breeders. Of course everyone can decide for themselves what they want for their dogs. I sympathize with the people of Hawaii for having this terrible law forced upon them, but I am more concerned about the precious little dogs that must endure 120 days of quarantine. Unfortunately my little Pom did not survive. Seems to me that conditions need to be improved.I wish to give special thanks to the American Dog Owners Association for their cooperation and help with this unfortunate matter.POMERANIAN REVIEW 91flNimflTION KENNELS5- CH. CINQUAY YANKEE DOODLE DANDYDandy is shown winning Best of Breed at Western Reserve Kennel Club under Mrs. Michele Billings in December, 1980.Were also proud to now be showing Black River Shady Mister for Jean Morgan, Spencer, Ohio.Lorinda Vasuta 9734 Cordova Ave.216 836-6818 Akron, OH 4432092 POMERANIAN REVIEW-asCIRCULATIONMANAGERJUDY L. 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In other words, the pets improved more than the cage-reared, thus he concluded that the richer experience of the pet group during development made them better able to profit by new experiences at maturity.Since this early work pioneered by Hebb, researchers have discovered that not only are animals who are environmentally stimulated when young better problem- solvers at maturity, but they are also better able to survive in stressful situations, better able to adapt to novel situations, show faster-maturing EEG patterns, weigh more, show increased brain mass, have higher levels of neurotransmitters, are more resistant to disease, have elevated hormonal levels and heavier adrenal glands. As we shall see shortly, many of these effects also are seen in dogs.The obverse of the enrichment studies are those experiments which look at the effects of stimulus deprivation procedures. In particular, puppies reared in isolation or semiisolation are characterized by behaviors ranging from the bizarre to chronically asocial andor immature. These behaviors include whirling fits, defecation, resting tremor, freezing in place, howling, pronounced avoidance of people andor other dogs, howling when touched, passive aggression, diffuse reactions to novel stimuli and decreased manipulative ability, as well as learning deficiencies. In many cases, these effects persisted well into maturity.So the evidence for the effects of differential handling during early maturation is quite clear. Not only does isolation produce long-lasting behavioral deficiencies in dogs, but also in some species early environmental stimulation leads to psycho-physically superior animals. But is the latter also true of canines The answer is in the affirmative.To be continued in the July issuePuget Sound cont. from page 81 and Erin Hundley.We have a new champion in this area owned by Phil and Erin Hundley that finished at the Columbia Pom Club Specialty-Ch. Que Sera Spirit of Larita.POMERANIAN REVIEWBON TON POMSWatch for the following children this year in the ringfeatBon Tons Apache Doll Bon Tons Magic Toy Ben Bon Tons Stardust of MorrocoBonnie AndersonR.D. 7, Box 143Latrobe, PA 15650 412 539-285694 POMERANIAN REVIEWYIPS YAPSDEBBIE JONESLa Canada Flintridge, CAI am writing this in response to the notice in last Octobers Pom Review that all members who had completed a conformation or obedience champion in 1980 were eligible for a certificate of title from the APC.Wonderful But why only obedience champions Why not recognize all obedience titlesIn the first place, obedience champions are very rare to my knowledge no Pom has yet achieved this title though I would be delighted to hear if I am wrong. In terms of difficulty and scarcity, an obedience championship is not comparable to a breed championship, but rather is more on a par with a Best in Show in terms of the small percentage of dogs who ever achieve this high honor.In the second place, there is certainly a precedent. Every other breed club I know of gives the same award, whether certificate, medal, or what, to members earning ANY AKC title-breed Ch., C.D., or T.D. titles. My obedience club honors those who win conformation as well as obedience titles. The American Kennel Club gives the same certificate to obedience title holders that they give to breed champions.There are so many great little Poms winning new friends for the breed in the obedience rings and proving that there is a real dog underneath all the fluff I chose my first Pom many years ago after looking at many beautiful little Toy breeds. All were lovely, but what won my heart to the Pom was the impressive gallery of obedience winners such as Sourdough Timothy, U.D., Buttons Rubel, U.D., and the many title holders Sophie Mayes owned and trained.Obedience enthusiasts often participate in community service activities where their dogs may be seen and enjoyed by those of the public who never attend dog shows. Over the past nine years my Tillie Fershoffs Tillie Toyler C.D.X. and Murdoch Seabright Atilla the Hun-ey C.D. have performed at schools, retirement homes, for humane society programs, emotionally disturbed children, birthday parties, the Los Angeles County Fair and numerous parades. I am sure that other Pom obedience handlers have done the same.So it seems to me that it would be fair to say that obedience Poms do make a contribution to the breed whether or not they are bred and pass their genes on to future generations. Wouldnt it be fair to honor them accordinglyEd. Note Debbie will be pleased to learn that there is an obedience champion Pomeranian bitch, OtCh. Uhlands Creme Puff Delight, bredby Mrs. Mildred Reese and owned by Gerald E. and Eleanore A. Uhland. This information appeared in the March 1980 issue of the Gazette.SALLY BAUGNIETMishicot, WILets all give Roberta Massey a mental round of applause for the terrific job she is doing as Editor of the Pomeranian Review. What an interesting and informative magazine it is I think she deserves all the pats-on-the-back she can get. How about that Lets do itARTICLES NEEDEDThe Review needs poems, articles and other items of interest to our readers. We would especially like to see a few human interest stories. We welcome material from ALL our readers and will make every effort to use material sent for publication. If you are sending a copy of a magazine article or material from a book, please send the name of the magazine or book, the author, the publisher and his address and the date of publication, as we must obtain written permission to use material from these sources.Please feel free to send ideas for articles on any subject you would like to see discussed in the Review. We also welcome suggestions that you think might improve the Review.COLUMNISTS NEEDEDAt this time we still have no columnist to write the Rebel Report for the southern states. We would also like to see someone represent the East-any volunteersITS NOT WHETHER YOU WIN OR LOSE, BUT HOW YOU PLACE THE BLAME.THE DEADLINE FOR JULY IS MAY 15thPOMERANIAN REVIEW 91INDEX TO ADVERTISERSPagtBonnie Anderson........................................................................................................9cDarrell and Olga Baker.......................................................................................Cover, 6Dick and Sally Baugniet .................................................................................. 54, 68, 69Ruth Beam..................................................................................................................38Betty and Rex Bell ....................................................................................................4CShirley Bradley...........................................................................................................16Brettwood Arts, Vilma Louie.......................................................................................IWilma Jean Brown.....................................................................................................64Julie Brumback...........................................................................................................51Morris and Betty Carson............................................................................................41Josephine Ching .........................................................................................................78T. and S. Cummings ..................................................................................................68Terri Dibert................................................................................................................4CWayne and Bea George .............................................................................................8cEdna Girardot..............................................................................................................26, 5cCarmen Glander..........................................................................................................52Gayle Griffin...............................................................................................................18George Hand III..........................................................................................................51Chris and John Heartz................................................................................................24Phil and Erin Hundley.................................................................................................17, 52Marie Jatczak .............................................................................................................63Ron and Jackie Klein..................................................................................................23Jane Lehtinen..............................................................................................................78Claudia Lis and Edward Braczyk................................................................................48, 49Lu and Elinor Luccas..................................................................................................78Jon and Roberta Massey ............................................................................................29Sophie Mayes..............................................................................................................52, 70John and Margaret McKee ........................................................................................62Dan and JoEllen Mercer ............................................................................................88Ron and Terri Moebuis...............................................................................................38Julie Moreno...............................................................................................................12Bev and Bill Norris........................................................................................... 18,19, 53Eric and Joni Oertle....................................................................................................79Tonia ONeill, Kittye ONeill Seibs ..........................................................................15Barbara Paine...............................................................................................................32, 33Marlene and Marlin Presser........................................................................................71Lennis Raines and Mary Davis...................................................................................50Dudley and Wanda Roach..........................................................................................74Mary Rosenbaum .......................................................................................................82Tony and Betty Short............................................................................................4, 5, 52Dolly Trauner..............................................................................................................13Lorinda Vasuta............................................................................................................91Dolores Watts.............................................................................................................25Maynard Wood............................................................................................................11, 54Jessie and Barbara Young............................................................................................84, 8596 POMERANIAN REVIEWAmeriran ipumeraman lub, Jnr.WEST COAST SUMMER SPECIALTY SHOW Hosted ByTHE SAN DIEGO POMERANIAN CLUBIn Conjunction with the Cabrillo Kennel Club Show San Diego, CaliforniaMAY 16, 1981Regular ClassesMr. Darrell BakerSweepstakesMrs. Anna La FortuneA block of rooms will be made available atThe Fabulous 7 Motel 1527 East Main Street El Cajon, California 92021Reservations 800 447-4470 Toll Free Transportation will be provided A Banquet Will Be Held Saturday Evening, May 16thSan Diego is only thirty minutes from Tijuana, MexicoFor Further Information ContactMarianne Alford5873 Alleghany Street San Diego, CA 92139 714 475-1963Jo Vestal2933 Shelby Drive National City, CA 92050 714 475-7269