American ^omerantan Club, 3nc.PUBLISHED QUARTERLY JULY 1985mmm.JCh. Tellez Simyly cMs. ^Taiff-^Stuff2 POMERANIAN REVIEW KHAillRAINBOW POMSByron and Connie Hendricks andCh. Scotia Lirrleman Spectacularcongratulate Spectacular's son\\ \1 .JkjenT^ Ch. Scotia Tin Tin Denis The MenisBred, owned and finished by Edna Cirardot of Scotia Kennels,Parti PomWe have outstanding puppies for sale all colors.Byron Hendricks P.O. Box 644 Arcadia, CA 91006 818 444-51314 POMERANIAN REVIEWTable of ContentsPresident's Message...........................................5Classified Ads......................................................5Specialty Legs, by Mary Vickers......................... 8Dallas-Ft. Worth Specialty Show.......................12Pom Club of Greater Houston...........................13Pacific Northwest News and Views...................16San Diego Specialty Show................................20Beyond AKC Obedience, by Margaret McKee . 24Pom Club of Greater Phoenix"A" Match........... 26Behind The New Champions............................ 32Obedience Questions and Answers..................38Across Canada.................................................. 40The International Champion, by Judy Giddens 42Man's Best Friend Learns New Tricks...............44I Remember When............................................48Puppy Kindergarten Training, by Ruth Ellis .. .50 Theories on the Effects of Immunizations .... 52The Lady and Poms Family...............................54Quality Canine, by Shannon Johnson...............56Thoughts to think...............................................56Helpful Hints...................................................... 58Obedience News............................................... 62The Stud Register 1985 ....................................63Campaigning A Specials Dog, by Al Grossman 68 Notes of the Origin and Development of the . .76 German Spitz, by William Ledbetter.Midwest Report..............................................102Along Myway....................................................104Obedience Profile Marian Lazzara.................110Teaching the Croup Obedience Class, ..........110by Christina GarrettPom Club of Greater Baltimore.......................112Oregon Webfoot Report.................................. 114Puget Sound Pom Club...................................114Rebel Report .................................................. 116Vet's Corner.....................................................120Yips Yaps..................................................... 126Circulation Manager.........................................130Index of Advertisers........................................ 131Cover StoryCh. Tellez Simply Ms. Tuff-Stuff, known to us and Pom friends as "Tiffany" is pictured at six months of age. She made her debut in New York at only seven months of age, winning her class in the Puppy Sweeps and Best Puppy in Sweeps later that day. What a joy she was to watch as she acted like a pro at just seven months of age.Tiffany finished very quickly that year and then decided she was through with show business. Her second year was spent just lounging around the house as a pet and breeding to some of the top winning champion stud dogs in Texas. Under no circumstances however was she ready for motherhood. Tiffany made it clear she would not raise puppies on her liberated year. She waited instead until she was three years old to have puppies.Tiffy was bred to Ch. Tellez Macho Star, owned by a lovely friend of ours Mrs. Bea Martinez. The breeding must have been written in the stars because Tiffany had two gorgeous puppies one male and one female. Macho is a group winner and a very outstanding stud.Hopefully Tiffany's puppies will be ring-ready by the time you read this article and will give me an opportunity to advertise our Houston Club hosting the National Specialty this summer, August 7, 1985 and the Houston Combined Specialty August 8, 1985. There will be three other all-breed shows that weekend. Some of you still have time to plan and come to Houston before entries close. So mail or call in your entries to Jack Onofrio, Superintendent, right nowIn closing I would like to say that at the Tellez house we strive to breed quality and adhere to the standard as closely as possible. We breed occasionally but we still find time to give the utmost in TLC to our precious dogs.The very best to all of you and we hope to see you during the Texas circuit.TELLEZ POMSTony and Connie Tellez P.O. Box 203South Houston, TX77587-0203 713 943-2548POMERANIAN REVIEW 5PRESIDENT'SMESSAGESue Goddard 19719 Rice Lake Ln. Houston, TX 77084 713 492-0849When this issue comes out, our club's Summer Specialty will be fast approaching and it will hopefully be one of the very best ever held. Since I am a member of the Houston club I know how hard the members are working to be sure that everyone has a wonderful time. Exhibitors should plan to come with or without a sure winner as we owe the club and our breed good support. Remember, only a very few are going to be winning but all will be seen. A specialty is a breeder's showcase and we are showing to the ringside as well as to the presiding judge. Most ringside judges, both real and imagined, are not going to be greatly influenced by who does the final winning. They will still pick their own favorites.The club is planning some special things for veteran dogs so we will have the opportunity to see some of the past greats who may figure in our pedigrees. In conjunction with this specialty, the Board will have a meeting on Thursday, August. 8. If you have anything you would like to bring to our attention, please take this opportunity to have it presented by any Board Member.The committee to consider new locations for the February Specialty has not been able to tie down anything for 1986, although we will probably have a different location for 1987. Most likely we will be holding '86 at the Roosevelt Hotel. For those who were displeased with that location, we can only say that we will have to make the best of it and remember it is an opportunity to see friends, exhibit our dogs and hold our annual meeting. It is unlikely that we will ever be able to please everyone. We do have a few ideas to help make it a bit less expensive, so hopefully everyone will support the club with their entries and attendance.One item the general membership will be asked to vote on in the near future is themovement by obedience exhibitors to get the rules changed regarding the jumps. This has been done by other breed clubs where the standard for the breed makes an individual that fits it an unlikely candidate for advanced work in obedience. If you are not personally involved in obedience, talk to someone who is before you cast your vote. It is hoped that an obedience demonstration can be held between Sweepstakes and the Regular classes this February one of the first steps in effecting a possible change.I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the many new members to our club. Let us know how we can serve you.Mail all advertising and material for publication toPomeranian ReviewPhyllis Ripley P.O. Box 31927 Tucson, AZ 85751If you need to use special delivery or Air Express service to meet a deadline, mail to6902 E. First Street Tucson, AZ 85710Questions602-721-7620CLASSIFIED ADSUKC Obedience Poms are there any Please contact Mary, 2818 Jefferson Dr., Alexandria, VA 22303. Thank you.For Sale Red sable show girl born 111284. Sire Moe-Best Tan-Talizer pedigree in Stud Register. Other pups for sale. Patty's Poms, 6520 Game Farm Rd. E Mound, MN 55364 612 472-5950.My apologies to Claudia Pfeffer on her ad in the April issue. I know that Abe didn't finish his championship 890 years before he was born, but a slip of the fingers and well, you have 1095 So sorry. That was really 1985.ftmCCECsJCOCC6 POMERANIAN REVIEWr-^vT\Bev-Nors ToastmasterPictured going BOB under Mrs. Keke Blumberg at Okaloosa Kennel Club at 8 months of age for a 5 point major.Lovingly shown by co-breederco-owner Charlotte Creed.OwnerJerrie Freia P.O. Box2775 Morgan City, LA 70381 504 384-7466BreedersCo-OwnersBeverly Norris 7747 Meadow Rd. Pasadena, MD 21122 Charlotte Creed 6618 Lost Ridge Pineville, LA 71360POMERANIAN REVIEW 7S3SI Ak - ....'.w.V.. -. -TCh. Janesas U-BetFebruary 11,1979 April 20, 1985Shown above at 8 months taking her first point under judge Miss Florise M. Hogan at Acadiana Kennel Club Inc, October 6,1979. She leaves to follow in her paw prints Ch. Janesa's Whatta Gambler.Jerrie and Vanessa Freia P.O. Box 2775 Morgan City, LA 70381 504 384-7466c n z ^8 POMERANIAN REVIEWSpecialty Legsby Mary VickersSeveral Obedience exhibitors have asked why APC doesn't have obedience classes along with its national specialties. Before that question is addressed, let's look at what is involved in having these classes.First, the obedience classes need AKC approval. Via a letter from Michael Liosis, one of the AKC's administrative assistants, the following is stated "If national parent clubs demonstrate that sufficient obedience interest exists in the membership as well as the club's activities we might be willing to forego the holding of any type of sanctioned match. So that we may give this matter further consideration, we ask that the following be submitted1. the approximate number of club members participating in the sport of obedience2. the names of club members who have placed obedience titles on their dogs3. the names of club members who, qualified by participation in obedience, will serve in official capacities at such events4. a brief description of the club's obedience activities, such as training classes, seminars, etc., which the club has held or is planning to hold in the near future.Upon receipt and review of the information the club will be notified accordingly."That doesn't look hard, at least at first glance. With respect to APC, let's answer those questions now.1. According to the APC's April '85 membership roster, there are about 30 members with this interest. This includes Margaret McKee, whose name is not there and two or three others that have blanks under interest but are known obedience enthusiasts. There are 3 more that have membership applications, but are not yet members perhaps even more. Point of interest this is out of 267 APC members.2. We'll forget names and use numbers. An appropriate number would be 30. The AKC did not specify any time span i n which the title must occur i.e., within the last 5 years. Therefore, if one titled a Pom in 1948 and continues to circle OB on their dues renewal, they would be included.3. OK, here are names Green, Lazzara,Gallacher, Crocker, Miller, Bauman, McKee, Vickers, Ellis. These names are familiar to you from either ads or articles. These people would be very willing to help if. . .4. This is the hardest part for the club to fulfill. How can the APC which has members spread across the country meet to have training classes or a seminar The answer is not to do it on a national level, but on a local or even individual level. There are 13 local clubs that are sanctioned by the AKC. There are an additional 6 clubs that are not yet sanctioned. That makes 19.Perhaps a local club has an obedience person or knows one who is willing who could host a program after a meeting to teach the stand for examination, or a sit stay or whatever. There is one training class.Perhaps a club is looking for ways to make money. They might consider having an obedience seminar open to all breeds much more money can be gained than from just toysIdeas such as these would have to be held in "conjunction with the American Pomeranian Club," under dual sponsorship and with the knowledge and approval of the parent club for them to benefit. In the end it would benefit everyone.APC members can now hold an obedience demonstration. One has been suggested and awaits only APC approval and February to become a reality. Local clubs could do this also however it carries more weight if it is held at one of our "roving" summer specialties.The idea of the APC giving awards for obedience also falls into this category. The columns, ads and articles about obedience published in the Review also show that the club supports an interest in this vital aspect of the dog game.Back to the subject of obedience classes for a moment, if they could be held in conjunction with a specialty a great many people could benefit. Obedience people could finally meet, have a long time to talk and exchange training ideas and demonstrate new training aides. They could watch other Poms work have someone else work your dog so you can watch learn from others' mistakes, etc. There would be a largerPOMERANIAN REVIEW 9-1 ^onty 12You Light Up Our LifeImdz Jd- d\Z[onty eddocz of ^d\\ itdamorA star was born on the night of April 21,1984.The creators Sire Mi 11 amor's Musical Concert. Dam Millamor's Montessa.Person with a star on a string Ronald Feyh, breeder and handler. Monty's blazingtrain in one year15 Best of Breed 2 Best of Opposite Sex 1 Croup 1 1 Croup 2 1 Croup 3 1 Group 411Persons with a twinkle in their eyes Owners Evelyn and Rollie Conley 20075 Vining Road New Boston, Ml 48164omzranians. 10 POMERANIAN REVIEWaudience at the obedience ring as well as the breed ring, giving an opportunity to introduce obedience to breed people who may be interested but have never given it a try. Obedience people could meet breed people and see a lot of fantastic Poms..Imagine the prestige of winning High in Trial at the National Specialty. All Right. . . imagine, a ring full of Poms doing a stay or a lovely green qualifying rosette.Consider also that most specialties are held preceding other AKC shows. Obedience at the Specialty would tend to draw more exhibitors for the whole group of shows. If you bomb at the specialty at least you have another chance the next day or the day after. Since Westminster does not hold obedience classes, this suggestion is for the summer specialty, but that is still no reason not to work very hard to have obedience classes at our February specialty. We would still have funOn the other hand, unless you are talking about goldens, collies or dobes most specialties do not draw a very good obedience entry. As the Pom is ranked 16th on the AKC's popularity poll, look at breeds ranked near it in thefollowing table Obedience Breed Breed in Specialty in Specialty12. Yorkies 10 19913. Lhasa 3 10414. ShihTzu 6 13815. English Springers 38 17217. Siberian Huskies 27 32218. Collies 68 52219. Bassett Hound 14 32523. Rottweiler 13 214The above table was taken from information published in the April 85 Gazette. It covers shows in 1984 where the National Specialty clubs held both shows and trials at the same time.With small entries comes another problem. Many times there are not enough dogs in a class so that all qualifiers receive legs. You need 6 dogs competing in novice and 5 in open and utility. The easiest way to have enough dogs in each class so that all qualifiers get legs is to have all the entries in the "B" classes. It would appear that such a suggestion would be pitting a seasoned exhibitor against a newcomer, but in fact the true competition is with the 200 score. If theobject is to allow all qualifiers to receive legs the most important objective, the issue of placements in a class should be secondary. The only problem is that all classes both "A" and "B" must be offered in the premium list and before you enter, you have no way of knowing how many entries there wi 11 be.Another serious drawback is cost for exhibitors. Although the entry fee for a specialty is the same as at many shows, the travel and lodging costs can be significant. Many breed exhibitors plan a year ahead, save their money and use vacation time to go. Obedience exhibitors could consider such ideas however most obedience people don't travel to shows because there are so many available to them close to home. Hopefully the thought of being at a specialty where contacts with others in the same breed are offered would be an enticement. Specialties really are special and they can be for obedience people as well.WHO GIVES THE SHOWQuestion number 3 from AKC asks for names of obedience people who are qualified and will serve in an official capacity for a trial. These people and a few more will be needed to form the obedience trail committee. Hopefully one of them will be near the show site.Let's say that the Pom Club of Topeka fictional will be hosting the APC's summer specialty in 1987. They wish to have obedience classes and the AKC has approved. In their club the only obedience person is Lizzie Lutz who put a CD on her Pom last fall. Lizzie is very new to this sport and doesn't want the responsibility nor does she have enough knowledge. The closest APC member lives in Dallas, Texas. She is a living "gold mine" as she has been put on trials before and has Poms with all degrees. The club imports this person as chairman. The chairman of the obedience committee has a lot of responsibilities. She must make sure that the ring is level the correct size and the grass is cut, obtain knowledgabie stewards and find proper equipment. Speaking of equipment, where do the jumps come from What about mats for indoor shows Does the APC buy them and pay once or twice a year to ship them across the country What happens if they don't arrive on time The obedience chairman and her committee handle all such problems and many more. After all, you continued on p. 13.POMERANIAN REVIEW 11JParbiris Pomeraniansr.. ,vr4icS''.V,, s. .vCCfi. J-farbins cTime to Top The CorkAmCan Ch. Emcee's Chips Ahoy of Coy xCh. Tiffany's Star of IndiaCorky is indeed a cooperative effort so many people with their years of experience are behind this little guy. Our thanks to Morris and Betty Carson, his breeders Tom and Jessie Stephens, owners of his sire and Helen M. Krafcik, breeder of his dam.Corky's show career was off to a fast start when he really popped his cork with Best of Breed at Santa Clara K.C. over 61 Poms for 5 points under judge Tom Stevenson. Then he took Best of Breed and Croup 3 at Seattle KC under Sari B. Tietjen BOB and Keke Blumberg group for 4 points. Later he was Best of Winners at Penninsula for 3 points under Ann R. Clark, Best of Breed again for 2 points at Ephrata-Moses under Tom Stevenson and then Winners Dog for 2 points at Wenatchee under Jane Kay. As always, he was owner handled all the way."Shown with tender loving care by Irene and Sylvia."Irene and Sylvia Harbin 10759 Sand Point Way Seattle, WA 9812512 POMERANIAN REVIEWDallas-Ft. Worth Pomeranian Club Specialty Showby Carla PrewittWell, by golly, if we didn't have one of the most rootin-tootin' "shoot 'em up" dog shows and parties here in Big D We really out did ourselves again. What fun What dogs What people Pom fanciers from all over Dallas, Kansas, Waco, Louisiana, Washington, Oklahoma, Houston celebrated with us and we only wish you could have all been here. Is there anyone else out thereThe show ring was beautiful the trophies darling. All this year's trophies were things that could be used, not just for collecting dust. Estelle McDonald really went to a lot of trouble. The ring quilt and cuddlers were precious the best trophies ever.We also had a great Sweepstakes judge in Chuck Johnson and we all enjoyed the capable judging of Mrs. Tietjen. Thank you both for jobs well done. The results of our Specialty followSweepstakes Judge Charles C. Johnson Puppy Dogs 9-121. Sharel's Southern Knight, Sharon Hicks2. Tomanoll's Sock It To Em, Opal Mosher3. Cray's Chug-A-Lug-A Nugget, Bonita Cray4. Shy Acres I Kan Too, Janice LuginslandPuppy Bitches 6-91. Cray's Chattanooga TuTu, Bonita Cray2. LLL T's Cold Crystal, Janice Luginsland3. Laverne's Toasted Peanut, S. E. Steinmetz4. Wagner's Golden Sugar Dollie, Ruth WagnerPuppy Bitches 9-121. Queenaire Essence of Spring, D. W. Roach2. LLL Dazzlin' Gold Krissy, Janice Luginsland3. DeArta's Wee Dancing Cheri, Deane Rinehart4. Shy Acres Mac's Kant Miss, Mrs. B. McDonaldBest Puppy in SweepstakesSharel's Southern KnightBest Opposite Sex to Best PuppyQueenaire Essence of SpringRegular Classes Judge, Mrs. Sari B. TietjenPuppy Dogs 9-121. Bonner's Pendart Challenge, Dorothy Bonner2. Tomanoll's Sock It To Em, Opal Mosher3. Cray's Chug-A-Lug-A Nugget, Bonita GrayNovice Dogs1. Sharel's Southern Knight, Sharon HickseNi 'Best in Sweepstakes was Sharel's Southern Knight, owned by Sharon Hicks.Bred By Exhibitor Dogs1. Tim Sue's Puff Magic Dragon, GoddardFrech2. MyWay Tami's Cenla Fuzzy, A.C. WilliamsonAmerican Bred Dogs1. West's Golden Winds Gift of Cold, C. Prewitt2. Shy Acres' I Kan Too, Janice LuginslandOpen Dogs1. Jolly Wee Magic of Tim Sue, GoddardFrech2. LLL Charming Cold Top Brass, J. LuginslandkAWinners Dog was Bonner's Pendart Challenge, owned by Dorothy Bonner.POMERANIAN REVIEW 13IWinners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best Opposite Sex went to LLL Dazzlin' Gold Krissy, owned by Janice Luginsland.3. West Golden Winds Gift of Gold, Carla Prewitt4. Queenaire Charlemagne, Mrs. B. McDonaldWinners Dog1. Bonner's Pendart ChallengeReserve Winners Dog Jolly Wee Magic of Tim SuePuppy Bitches 6-91. LLL T's Gold Crystal, Janice Luginsland2. Gray's Chattanooga TuTu, Bonita Gray3. Wagner's Golden Sugar Dollie, Ruth Wagner4. Laverne's Toasted Peanut, S. E. SteinmetzPuppy Bitches 9-121. LLL Dazzlin'Gold Krissy, Janice Luginsland2. Queenaire Essence of Spring, D. W. Roach3. ET's Dolhus Bit 'o Autumn Breze, M. Ware4. Wests Star Crystal, Jean West Winners BitchLLL Dazzlin' Cold Krissy Reserve Winners Bitch Shy Acres Mac's Kant MissBest of BreedCh. Precious Petit Riple Supreme, Claudia PfefferBest of WinnersLLL Dazzlin' Gold KrissyBest of Opposite SexLLL Dazzlin Gold KrissyBest Puppy in ClassesLLL Dazzlin' Cold KrissyBest of Breed was Ch. Precious Petit Riple Supreme, owned by Claudia Pfeffer.POMERANIAN CLUB OF GREATER HOUSTON by Connie Tellezl am your newly appointed reporter for this club and show reports and other pertinent information such as the recent acquisitions by Sue Goddard and Jean West will be reported in the October issue.The BIG talk around town is the 5 day show circuit coming in August. Plans are well underway and we look forward to a wonderful show. Premium lists are completed and we have two very fine judges doing our regular classes and puppy sweepstakes. Our members have volunteered to car pool some of our out-of-town guests and to assist them in every way possible. Most information can be obtained from the premium list or by calling our show secretary, Darrell Baker. Please make plans early to attend this 5 day show extravaganza August 7-11, 1985. See you thereSpecialty Legs, con'tfromp. 10. want to have a nice show, don't youObtaining the grounds is the responsibility of the host club. Judges probably would be voted on by the membership of APC a year or so in advance. As you can see, organizing such an event is a great deal of work but no more so than the specialty itself. Back in the 60's the APC did have obedience at its specialties if my information is correct. It was probably discontinued for lack of entries.14 POMERANIAN REVIEWCroompaws Pomsintroduces our newest championWmmmmmmiltwX\N\\\Ch. LLL Dazzlin Gold Cindy LouCurrently bred toCh. Mac's Maybe I WillThanks to Frank Sabella and Ken McDermott for back to back Best of Breeds over 5 specials for 5 points and 4 points respectively.Thank you Janice for letting us have this wonderful girlWe are so proud of Cindy. She typifies correct Movement, Animation, Soundness and Showmanship MASS AppealOwnersC.M. Roberts and Audrey Roberts 1410 S. 10th St.Leesville, LA 318 239-2369BreederJanice LuginslandHandlerAudrey RobertsPOMERANIAN REVIEW 15Shy Acres Pomeraniansis so proud of. . .Shi Acres Macs Kant MissMissy is a gorgeous 5 lb. bitch, pictured at 8 months. She won 4 pts. at Austin K.C. and the same at Ft. Bend K.C. Congratulations to Estelle McDonald on these nice wins-An1V- .3-'Zs.rMI1BEST OF WINNERSCh. Shi Acres I Kan TooCongratulations to Janice Luginsland on finishing Boss with three 5 point majors on the Oklahoma Circuit. He finished at 10 months and is the litter brother to Missy. Both pups are by Ch. Mac's Maybe I Will see Stud Register x Ch. LLL Moongold Kelly.BreederAudrey Roberts 1410 S. 10th St.Leesville, LA 318 238-1648 or 020216 POMERANIAN REVIEWPACIFIC NORTHWEST NEWS AND VIEWSErin Hundley 272113th N.E. Puyallup, WA 98371The Review keeps getting better and better. Congratulations to all the contributors.Other things are improving too. The quality of the Poms seen in the ring, for instance. A family of Poms from Seattle own two devoted Pom breederhanderexhibitors named Irene and Sylvia Harbin. In the beginning Irene bought Tiffany's Star of I ndia from breeder Helen Krafcik and after completing her championship, Indi with the help of Jestom's Red Robin, owned by Tom and Jessie Stephens started a family see pp 46 and 49, July 1984 Review. They are now the parents, grandparents and great-grandparents of champions. Indi now has three champion offspring, the latest of which is Ch. Harbin's Time To Pop The Cork who finished under judge Jane Kay at the Wenatchee KC show, not yet a year old. He also has a Group 3 to his credit. "Corky" was sired by Ch. Emcee's Chips Ahoy of Coy, owned by Jessie and Tom Stephens. Indi's granddaughter and Corky's niece, Harbin's Saks Fifth Avenue earned Best of Breed at the Olympia KC show under judge Frank E. Oberstar. She later placed third in the group. She will celebrate her first birthday July 1, 1985. It couldn't happen to a nicer family.My judges book is different than some. It is nice to keep a record of judges who like this type or that and those who are labelled political, especially by those who did not earn the placement they thought they deserved. My judges book records things such as whether the judge was thoughtful and gentle, did he give each dog his full attention for the time it was being judged, did he encourage the novice, did he talk at all Some judges like exhibitors to follow hand signals, some tell the first person and expect everyone else to follow the same pattern. Others explain their plans carefully to each in turn. They must get very frustrated at having to repeat the same instructions over and over to people who insist on walking left wheneveryone else went right. On one occasion, the judge who had patiently at first asked many to turn their dogs around on the table finally taped an arrow pointing the direction he wanted his dogs to face. Think how much easier his job could be and how much better your dog would look if you did it his way. Take time before the breed goes in the ring to watch the judge and see how he likes the dogs presented. You might not win the ribbon you want, but surely you had a better chance.The Northwest clubs are planning and executing exciting projects. The Columbia Pom Club in Portland has a great Summer Specialty planned for my birthday, July 12 with three all-breed shows at the same location near Vancouver, WA. Even if you can't attend these shows you need to know about them. We are going to raffle a Tellit personal computer after Poms are judged on Sunday July 14 at the Greater Clark County KC show. You can order chances through the mail by contacting our Show Secretary. See the club ad, page 28 of the April Review. Proceeds from this raffle will be used to purchase super trophies for the National Summer Specialty which they will host in 1986.The Puget Sound Pomeranian Club recently put on a most professional B-OB Match which was so well planned and executed the winners could have believed they were at the point show. This match is reported in the PSPC column but I want to compliment the club and the committee of Phyllis Andrews, Tom Stephens and Pete Casteneda, the judges, Doreen Hubband conformation and Connie Higbee obedience. Connie is a Four H Junior Handler who has grown up and is now passing on her knowledge to others. Doreen spent many days and nights studying our standard to prepare for this assignment. She said she felt that she knew ours as well as her own Yorkie.Congratulations also to the winners. High Score in Obedience went to Phyllis Andrews and Jestom's Fanfare Keepsake with a beautiful 194 score. Jessie Stephens showed a sparkling black puppy in the 6-9 class. He is in super condition and very well trained. He was awarded Best Puppy and Best in Match. Both were well deserved wins.The last meeting of the Columbia Pom Club was held at the home of Martha Raz's daughter, Maria Dunlop. Martha was for many years an continued on p. 22.POMERANIAN REVIEW 17SiTwin Pines PomeraniansIn The Heart of Pom Countryv-b1Tv-TwinPines Sugar Bear"A new pair at the shows."Sugar Bear and Karen Coula are shown going BOS for a 5 point major in April at Stephenson, VA under judge Mrs. Lehnigof Jeffersonville, Indiana.I have puppies available, black or orange some show potential, some pets.Good luck, you-all, at the Houston shows.John Cribbs Route 1, Box 249 Doswell, VA 23047 804 876-3643___________________________________ ,J18 POMERANIAN REVIEWAm. Can. ChampionL-Rs Rock Concert av StranAm.Can. Best in Show Winnerm tm triple"Moon Rock"rock concert rak ken' surt, n. 1. sensationalistic performance finished both titles undefeated2. Electrifying amusement multi Best in Show and Specialty winner. 3. Sensuous harmony new daddy.Owner Mrs. A. Babe Stranahan, Poms-av-Stran 3364 Frembes, Drayton Plains, Ml 48020Co-OwnerAgent Janet Heffington, "Grey-Ghost" P.O. Box 182, Saline, Ml 48176POMERANIAN REVIEW 19Poms av StransNewest StarsubBEST OF WINNERSPENSACOLA DOC FANCIERS ASS SPRING 1985PHOTO BYCh. Mixons Spicey MusicCh. Mi I [amor's Rock MusicxCh. Mixon's Spice O'LifeWB 4pts. BOW - 5 pts.andL. Wayne Heffington 1st Pom, 100 seriousPombinos expected this summer by "Sass" and our "Rocky," Am.Can. Ch. L-R's Rock Concert av Stran.Pombinos June 1 by our Rocky out of our new inbred Great Elms gal, "Princess."Owner A. Babe Stranahan 3364 Frembes Drayton Plains, MI 48020Co-OwnerAgent Janet Heffington, "Grey Ghost" PO Box 182 Saline, Ml 4817620 POMERANIAN REVIEWSan Diego Pomeranian Club Specialty ShowJudge, Miss Bonita Marie Mueller February 24,1985The winners of the San Diego Pomeranian Club Specialty were as followsPuppy Dogs 6-9 Sungold's Bingo Lil MullerPuppy Dog 9-12Sungold's Class Act, Anna LaFortuneNovice DogThe Duce's Dandy of Wild Acre, Diane Covey MohnAmerican Bred DogKen-Ber's War Kona, Kenneth AtkinsonOpen, Red, Orange or CreamSunras Bandalero, Pat BuzzellWinners DogSunras BandaleroReserve Winners DogJolly Wee's Lil Cracker Jack, Yvonne Irvin- 9, Winners Dog and Best of Winners was Sunras Bandalero, owned by Pat Buzzell.Puppy Bitches 6-9Sunras Ami, Sue and Phillip ConleePuppy Bitches 9-12Maranatha's Lil Sarah, Steve and Gloria CarlinNovice BitchesMaranatha's Lil Martha, Steve and Gloria CarlinAmerican Bred BitchesKen Ber's Melissa Ann, Kenneth Atkinsonr9 t AWinners Bitch was Lana's Moonlight Fan Dancer, owned by Lana Ejchorszt.Open, Red, Orange, Cream or SableLana's Moonlight Fan Dancer, Lana EjchorsztWinners BitchLana's Moonlight Fan DancerReserve Winners BitchSun-Dee's Fallen Angel, Dorothy and Jack Keller.vl. ' - - . vBest of Breed was Ch. Sungold's Diamond Stud, owned by Anna LaFortune.Best of Breed went to Ch. Sungold's Diamond Stud, owned by Anna LaFortune. Best Opposite Sex went to Ch. Rapp's Enchantress of Beaver, owned by Kimberly Dickinson. Best of Winners was Sunras Bandalero. Fie is a very nice orangePOMERANIAN REVIEW 21JDs Pompous Pomsannounces our new championa mVI ITICh. Circle M Comes A HossmanHandled exclusively by Timothy Reese.We wish to give special thanks to Opal Dumler for allowing us to have "Hoss," to Timothy Reese for finishing him, and to all the judges who recognized his fine qualities.Hoss is shown taking a 4 point major under judge William Bergum. He finished 6 days later with a 5 point major under noted judge Mrs. Betty Dexter, and has since taken a BOB under Glen Fancy and another under Frank T. Sabella.Hoss is taking the west by storm. Watch for his pups Colt, Puff and Miki in the ring soon.'pending AKC confirmationJanet Hovey 1163 Hwy 26 Blackfoot, ID83221 208684-464822 POMERANIAN REVIEWM'SrW_______fPhBest of Opposite Sex was Ch. Rapp's Enchantress of Beaver, owned by Kim Dickinson.male who finished easily. The Reserve Winners Dog was a nice little cream. Winners Bitch was also a cream.Everyone had a great time and a nice pot luck lunch was served by Margaret Ontiveros. There were lots of good things to eat, nice talk and no one wanted to go home.Sweepstakes Commentary San Diego Pomeranian Club Specialty by Beverly GriffithsOn Sunday, February 24, 1985 I was awarded the honor and privilege of judging the Sweepstakes classes of the San Diego Pomeranian Club Specialty, held in conjunction with the Silver Bay Kennel Club all-breed dog show.First of all I would like to mention that although we are extremely proud of our Silver Bay show and the capable, dedicated people who run it it is probably the most difficult show there is to start out your young "super stars." The rings are very large which is good but the cement is very smooth and shiny and coupled with a sound system that can suddenly blare, puppies and incidentally many adults, can be easily intimidated.The exhibitors and breeders are to be commended for getting their puppies out and used to such noise for there wasn't one that refused to walk.Best Puppy was a beautiful puppy from the 6-9 bitch class, Sun Ray's Ami. Breeder was FernRodriguez, owners Sue and Phillip Conlee of Oxnard, Ca.Best Opposite Sex came too from the 6-9 class, a darling little male named Sungold's Bingo Lil Muller, breeders Lillian M. Muller and Mrs. J. L. Wedtz, owner Anna LaFortune of Lemon Grove, Ca.Both were short, square little Poms with the thick short coat that gives substance. Tiny ears set well up on their heads, sweet faces and good legs. Both were so nice that picking Best came down to perfection of showmanship.I won't go into detail and list all class winners andplacements, but I will say all poms were but down beautifully and were a real credit to their breeders and ownersThank you for inviting me to judge I really enjoyed itPacific NW News, con't. from p. 76.enthusiastic knowledgeable breeder-exhibitor. She was looking very well and enjoyed hearing all the Pom talk. Thanks Maria, for making it possible for us to again share our love of Poms with her.I visited another old friend, Margaret Coleman. Margaret has been having some problems with a pinched nerve in her hip and is being well cared for and spoiled in the home of Rita LaVerne. We all pray that the latest treatment will bring a complete cure and that Margaret will again be able to join us at ringside.Jean Schroll, who judged the Puppy Sweepstakes at the National last February, has reason to be proud of her Best in Sweepstakes choice. Bell's Houston Star Performer, owned by Skip Piazza, recently won a Best in Show.Dianna Clark-Bryant, who has done such a good job writing the Oregon Webfoot Report has recently undergone major surgery. She is still in the hospital and I know you will join me in praying for her swift and complete recovery.I met some exhibitors from Montana at a recent show and I know that there are many Pomeranian lovers in Idaho and some in other Northwest areas. I'd love to hear from you and include the news of happenings in those states. I am always looking for inspiration and information to make this column truly represent the "Northwest" and not just a "Tale of Two Cities."See you at the Specialty.POMERANIAN REVIEW 23[EziR SIS[lLHrliLKARLEE POMSsproudly introducesCh. Karlee Holiday FlareMillamor's Sunmark of Luell's x Luell's Glittering Gold AngelFlare is a combination of Corn Duke and Millamor lines. We are very proud of our first homebred champion bitch, who finished with back to back 4 pt. majors at the tender age of 10 months. Flare will be specialed for a short time until she is bred to our homebred Ch. Karlee Sunchaser. Watch for Flare's equally lovely red litter brother, Karlee Firecracker in the near future.A very special thank you to Elinor and Lucius Luccas of Luell Kennels for all of their guidance. You are very special.Breeder OwnerFlandlerKaren Zils, Karlee Poms 1511-74th St.Kenosha, WI 53140 414 654-6720Co-OwnerJoAnn Shiffer, Renaissance 4221 31st Ave. Kenosha, WI 53142 414 654-303324 POMERANIAN REVIEWBeyond ARC ObediencePartiby Margaret McKeeMost of you are familiar with competition to get AKC obedience titles. You may not be aware of other ways many of our Pomeranian obedience exhibitors compete for fun and recognition.RATING SYSTEMSJust as there are rating systems for ranking the top conformation dogs, so there are various rating systems for comparing and recognizing top performing obedience dogs. Many breed clubs have their own rating and award systems for example, Gazehound magazine ranks all sighthounds. The two best known all-breed rating systems are the Shuman System and the Delaney System. The latest yearly results 1983 for the Pomeranian were published in the January Review.According to the Shuman System in 1983 no Poms ranked in the Top Ten Toys. The Top Toys did include 8 Papillons, 1 Yorkshire Terrier and 1 Pekingese. Except for breeds like Shelties and Goldens, which dominate obedience, only the top four are listed in each breed under this system.Via the Delaney System, again no Poms appeared in the Top Ten. However, the Top Ten Toys were represented by 9 Paps and 1 Chihuahua.The difference in breed placings shows how different each system is in the way they are organized. The Shuman System considers only Open and Utility dogs and awards points based on qualifying scores. The Delaney System awards points for High in Trial and class placing dogs, regardless of score. Novice dogs are included.The disadvantage of both of these systems is that they reward the dog that is shown many times. So the exhibitor with an excellent dog but limited funds who gets his 3 legs and goes home has little hope of placing in these rating systems.Considering that Toy Poodles are top winners in obedience, you might wonder that there are no Toy Poodles in the Top Ten. That is because in obedience all Poodle varieties are considered part of the Non-Sporting Group.NON-AKC COMPETITIVE EVENTS - CainesThe Gaines Regionals and the Caines Classic Obedience Competitions are the "World Series" of obedience. There are 3 Regionals and one Classic each year. They are sponsored by Caines Dog Food in conjunction with I Mini Obedience Association, the originators of the Classic.A Regional is a two day event of three shows two shows on Saturday, the Red Show and White Show, while the Blue Show is held on Sunday. An exhibitor must compete in all three shows for which a single entry fee of 40.00 is charges. Entries are limited and the dog must qualify. There are three divisionsNovice a dog must have his CD but not more than two legs toward the CDX. The CD must have been earned with three scores averaging 193 or betterOpen the dog must have a confirmed CDX but not have completed the UD. The dog must have at least 3 scores of 193.Super Dog must have a UD with three scores averaging 193 or better in Open B, three scores of 193 or better in Utility, or be an OTCh.When competing in a Caines event, all scores are counted and averaged for the three shows. While a "NQ" or "bust" in Novice or Open will probably eliminate an exhibitor from contention, Super dogs compete in both Open and Utility so an NQ score might be significant.In each division, the top ten placing dogs are recognized with rosettes, cash and trophies. In addition the first place dogs in Novice and Open and the first three placers in Super dog receive round-trip air fare for themselves and their dogs to that years Classic competition.In 1985, the Eastern Regional Show will be June 1 2 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Central Regional will be in Duluth, Minnesota on September 14 and 15. Albuquerque, New Mexico will be the side of the Western Regional on August 10 and 11, followed by the United States Obedience Classic at Long Beach on December 7 and 8. These events move around, partly to make them more accessible, mainly because hosting one of these events is a monumental undertaking.continued on p. 724.POMERANIAN REVIEW 25You Have To Be Tough To Get a Utility DegreeLessard's Little Geisha Girl U.D.It wasn't easy but a lot of sweat and many backaches later the little Pom showed the big guys how it's done at the Santa Clara KC show last February, taking second place with a 198 for Highest Scoring Toy and her third leg.A great big thank you to the people who gave Geisha and me the push to "go for it" Lorene and Brad Bradbury, Anna and Nitsa Trayler, Von Rizzo, Lisa Daross, Sandy Anderson, Dorothy McCauley, James Ten Eyck, Virginia Williams, Peter C. Schuessler, Jack Durham, and Gloria McGrath.ObLFrom the very proud owner of an Obedience Pom. Alice Lessard 1254 Magic Sands Way Turlock, CA 95380jdS26 POMERANIAN REVIEWPomeranian Club of Greater Phoenix "A" Matchby Linda S. BrogoittiWhat do you get when you mix good dogs, good friends, great food and wonderful weather If you were in Phoenix on March 1 you got the Pomeranian Club of Greater Phoenix "A" Match, All the months of planning and hard work came together in the final hours and gave us a fun-filled day that will be long remembered.Match Chairman Dora Henderson and her committees did a superb job. Thanks again to Jeanne VerHage, Trophy Chairman, Donna McDonnell, Publicity Chairman Linda McClanahan, Hospitality Chairman and Ken Iverson our Grounds Chairman. K-fThe show ring and awnings set off "our little corner of the world" for the day and when the trophy table was finished it was a sight to behold. Exhibitors from the other rings came over to see our beautiful hand-sewn sequined tablecloth made by Carol Bulicek and designed by Marsha Buckendorf. Match Secretary Penny Valentine not only did a great job but took off from work to be there now that's dedication. The buffet table was overflowing with delicacies and had a steady stream of visitors all afternoon. The day was topped off with dinner and entertainment arranged by Barb Iverson at a local restaurant.Our special appreciation goes to our exhibitors who helped to make our match a success. It was especially nice to visit with the folks from theJ ra CDBest in Sweepstakes was Sungold's Bingo Lil Muller, owned by Anna LaFortune.San Diego Pomeranian Club and the Northern California Pomeranian Club.Our judges, Elaine Young, who handled the Regular Classes, and noted breeder Richard Lackey with the Sweepstakes had a full schedule ahead of them with 29 entries in Regular and 8 in Sweeps. They had some difficult decisions to make but judging from the response of the exhibitors did a most commendable job.Although this is behind us now, we're not sitting still. Our club is well represented at the matches and shows not only in Arizona, but in surrounding areas as well. Membership increases every month which gives us great pleasure what better way to share information and get new ideas than to continuously meet new people. Our new Officers and Board are President Linda Brogoitti Vice President Ken Iversen Secretary Barbara Iversen Treasurer Helene Nanni Board of Directors Dora Henderson, Gloria Barton, Linda McClanahan, Donna McDonnell.The class winners wereSweepstakes Puppy Dogs 6-9Sungold's Bingo Lil Muller, Anna LaFortunePuppy Dogs 9-12Sungold's Class Act, Anna LaFortunePOMERANIAN REVIEW 27Silver MeadowsfCh. Silver Meadows NanceeHere's bright little new-champion "Nancee" caught putting her best foot forward as she takes a 5 pt. major under breeder-judge Betty Mahaffey at Elmira KC in December 1984. She followed this win with another big 5 pointer at Harrisburg in April 1985 to finish under James Cavallero. Three weeks in whelp at Harrisburg, bred to Ch. Pep'r, she is expecting momentarily at press time. See her pedigree in Behind the New Champions.Congratulations to Nancee's litter sister Annette and owner Allison Brewster who finished a few weeks ahead of Nancee.Congratulations also to Howard and Kay Northey Canada whose little dog "Masterpiece" just went Best in Show at the Guelph show. His dam is Silver Meadows Smidget, sold as a puppy to the Northeys. Nice going, folksPuppies due in May and June from very special breedings.Ron and Jackie Klein 716 237-5473X4146 West Lake Rd.Silver Springs, NY 14550V28 POMERANIAN REVIEW-V ^JsuBest Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes was Silva's Chantilly Lace, owned by Mary Silva.Puppy Bitches 6-9Muller's Misleading Lady, Lillian and David MullerPuppy Bitches 9-12Silva's Chantilly Lace, Mary SilvaRegular Classes Puppy Dogs 6-9Sungold's Bingo Lil Muller, Anna LaFortunePuppy Dogs 9-12Sungold's Class Act, Anna LaFortuneBred by Exhibitor DogsKon-Tiki Tiger Beastie, Phyllis Morgan MartinAmerican Bred DogsPat's The Right Stuff, Pat Forst and Artha GardnerOpen DogsMcKamey's Star of Gold, Mrs. Norris McKameycto.ABest in Match went to McKamey's Star of Gold, owned by Mrs. Nonis McKamey.Puppy Bitches 6-9Muller's Misleading Lady, Lillian and David MullerPuppy Bitches 9-12Silva's Chantilly Lace, Mary Silva and Anna LaFortuneNovice BitchesKe'Mora's Sparkling Red Sherry, Donna McDonnellAmerican Bred BitchesBlanco-Cryder Heaven's Gift, Isabelle Gryder and Linda BrogoittiOpen BitchesKukla's Chula Glyn of l-Dora, Dora Henderson and Barbara IversenBest in SweepstakesSungold's Bingo Lil Muller, Anna LaFortuneBest of Opposite Sex to Best in SweepsSilva's Chantilly Lacea...Best Opposite Sex to Best in Match was Kukla's Chula Glyn of l-Dora, owned by Dora Henderson and Barbara Iversen.Best in MatchMcKamey's Star of GoldBest of Opposite Sex to Best in MatchKukla's Chula Glyn of l-DoraJudge's Critique Sweepstakes Classes by Richard LackeyEveryone is to be commended for doing such a fine job the match went very smoothly. Your hospitality was superb, the trophies extremely nice and the camaraderie among the exhibitors Club members and just everyone was fantastic. The match went very smoothly in all aspects.continued on p. 124.POMERANIAN REVIEW 29LuielFs PomeramaisDue to serious illness in the family LUELL'S is going out of businessWe have several champions with the best available bloodlines behind them.CH. FINALLY A DANNY BOY OF LUELLSSon of Ch. D-Nee's Darin Dinadan x Great Elms and Corn Duke dam.7 years old 800.00CH. LUELL'S SPARTAN WARRIORSon of Ch. Danny Boy x Mostly Corn Duke and Bonner dam 3 years old 1,000.00CH. LUELL'S DANETTEDaughter of Ch. Danny Boy x Corn Duke behind dam Best of Winners at APC Summer Specialty in Denver, 1983 3 years old 1,800.00We have several broods for sale. Some are free whelpers priced around 500.00 each and a few need C sections, priced lower. Some girls have not been bred yet, but are ready next season. We also have a black and tan proven male 500.00. We have many male and female pups sired by Ch. Danny, or Sunny or our Bingo. Red, Corn Duke bloodlines. Bingo is also available for 600.00.I do not have much time to write so it would be much better if you phoned.Thank you, good friendsElinor Luccas 414 537-2681 After five WisconsinMILLAMOR'S SUNMARK OF LUELLSSon of Ch. Millamor's Mark of Dixieland x Ch. Millamor's Moon Rock on dam's side. 8 points 4 years old Red 1,000.0030 POMERANIAN REVIEWMaranatha Pomsproudly introduces our newest starAcWINNERSLGh. Maronatho's LiJl 6orohRandy's Jolly Wee Sparky xCh. Sunras High SocietySarah completed her title in March with the capable handling of Kim Dickinson. I would like to thank the following judges for appreciating Sarah's qualities Mr. Roland Adameck 5 pts., Mr. C.L. Savage 3 pts., Mrs. Dorothy Nickles 4 pts., and Mrs. Dolly Ward 4 pts.I am searching for a champion son of Ch. Randy's Jolly Wee Peppi for a future breeding. Does anyone out there have oneBreederOwnerGloria Carlin 209 LolitaEncinitas, CA 92024AgentKim Dickinson P.O. Box 517 Bonita, CA 92002POMERANIAN REVIEW 316uncre6t Pom1e mA iCh. 6uncfest's Touch of Minx"Minx" finished her championship under judge Mr. George Payton at South Bay K.C. She is shown here winning Best of Winners under Mrs. Marilynn Ellis at the Yuma K.C. Show.Minx is a granddaughter of Ch. Randy's Jolly Wee Peppi and Am. Mex. Int. Ch. Sunras Lil Beaver. Both grandfathers were multiple BIS winners as well as top sires We are very proud of her.OwnerBreederKim Dickinson P.O. Box 517 Bonita, CA 92002 619 463-900632 POMERANIAN REVIEWBehind The New ChampionsThree generation pedigrees of new Pomeranian champions belonging to members of the American Pomeranian Club will be printed free, if sent in by the owner. Please send the dog's name, color, sex, owner's name, city and state, and breeder's name on a separate sheet of paper, typed or printed neatly. Please send copies of pedigrees that don't need to be returned. Mail all information to the Editor, Phyllis Ripley, P.O. Box31927, Tucson, AZ 85751.CH. CHEELAN CHESAI STAR EDITORSilver Cream MaleBreeder Chesai PomeraniansOwner Shannon Johnson, Davison, MlCh. Bonner's Darlastyle Xmas Toy Ch. Bonner's Kristin StarmistCh. Bonner's Pepper-K Coldmist Ch. Bonner's Co-Starlyn NewsmakerCh. Bonner's Starlyn Prissy Puff Ch. Bonner's StarcrestBonner's Starlyn Modette Ch. Bonner's Darlastyle Xmas Toy Ch. Bonner's Kristin StarmistCh. Bonner's Pepper-K Coldmist Mercer's Starla MistLaposh Flashing Sir Echo II Laposh Maim of Sir Echo Laposh Little Skee-DoCH. HARBIN'S TOUCH OF CLASSOrange FemaleBreederOwner Irene N. Harbin, Seattle, WACh. Majestic Sparkling Diamond Ch. Model's Truly A Diamond Ch. Model's Truly Fair Ch. Emcee's Solid Gold Diamond Ch. Model's Son of Fun Model's Solid Gold Model's Bewitched Jestom's Red Robin Ch. Jestom's Tim's Image Ch. Tiffany's Star of India Ch. Harbin's Black Gold of India Tiffany's Puff of Smoke Ch. Tiffany's Star of IndiaTiffany's Tammy of RosewoodCH. HARBIN'S POETRY IN MOTIONCH. HARBIN'S TIME TO POP THE CORKOrange MaleBreederOwner Irene N. Harbin, Seattle, WACh. Chips of Diamond Ch. Emcee's Chips of Diamond Emcee's Sparklin Hot Tamale AmCan Ch. Emcee's Chips Ahoy of Coy Ch. Emcee's Solid Gold Diamond Emcee's Golden Girl of Tammy Emcee's Tartan Tam Moreno's Smoky Joe Tiffany's Puff of SmokeCrone's Soda Prince First Lady Ch. Tiffany's Star of IndiaRosewood's Timstopper Shadow Tiffany's Tammy of Rosewood Rosewood's Timstopper PollyOrange FemaleBreederOwner Irene N. Harbin, Seattle, WACh. Majestic Sparkling Diamond Ch. Model's Truly A Diamond Ch. Model's Truly Fair Ch. Emcee's Solid Gold Diamond Ch. Model's Son of Fun Model's Solid Gold Model's Bewitched Jestom's Red Robin Ch. Jestom's Tim's Image Ch. Tiffany's Star of India Ch. Harbin's Black Gold of India Tiffany's Puff of Smoke Ch. Tiffany's Star of IndiaTiffany's Tammy of RosewoodViews expressed by individual contributors are their own and not necessarily those of the American Pomeranian Club, Inc. WE INVITE OUR READERS TO EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS ON ALL PERTINENT SUBJECTS.POMERANIAN REVIEW 33 Chip-A-WayPomeranianspresentso--.urytABEST OF WINNERSALAMANCE KENNEL CLUB HAACH 1935 LCh. Emcees Majestic Deano of TicoCh. Model's Truly A Diamond Ch. Emcee's Solid Cold Diamond Model's Solid GoldCH. EMCEE'S MAJESTIC DEANO OF TICO 4'A lb. red maleCh. Dends Miracle Boy Rumple's Little Sissie Tina Marie XXIX"pending AKC confirmationSpecial thanks to Maynard Wood for handling Deano and taking him to his championship.Breeder-OwnerCarolyn RobertsRt. 1, Box 108-A Stonebrook Ests. Bluff City, TN 37618 615 538-5709Co-OwnerDr. Morris Carson 9826 Waltham Dr. Richmond, VA 23233 804 740-797734 POMERANIAN REVIEWCH. LR'S MONTY ROCK OF MILLAMOROrange MaleBreeders Ron Feyh and ElinoreMiller Owners Evelyn and Rollie Conley, New Boston, MlCh. Millamor's Moon Rock Ch. Millamor's Rock Music Millamor's Marlitta Millamor's Musical ConcertCh. Brown's Gambling Man Millamor's Judy BrownBrown's Precious Jewel Ch. Dixieland's Stylestepper Ch. Millamor's Mark of Dixieland Dixieland's Dragonfly Delite Millamor's MontessaCh. Millamor's Moon Rock Millamor's Rock Rosette Millamor's MarrilynCH. PEARTREE'S PINTO PRIDEOrange Sable FemaleBreeder Alison F. BrewsterOwners Joy S. Brewster and Alison F. Brewster,Vero Beach, FLCh. Lund's Just Dandy of Hadleigh Ch. Scotia W Girl Little Joe DandyCh. Scotia Caviller's Wonder Girl AC Ch. Funfair's Pinto O Joe DandyCh. Scotia Cav Spectacular Funfair's Speck-s Petro-O-Prise Ch. Schonheitfs Surprise Ch. Scotia W Girl Little Joe Dandy Ch. Scotia JO'S I'm The Pied Piper Ch. Sungold's Dee Dee Ch. Peartree's Phoebe of ScotiaScotia Caviller's Trails End Ch. Scotia Tiddly Dum's PixieCh. Scotia Joe D's Tiddly Dee DumCH. PRECIOUS PETITE'S GABRIELMaleBreederOwner Claudia Pfeffer, Jefferson, LAMay Morning Social Lion Ch. Theldun's Almond FudgeCh. Dunn's Little Tina Preshus Ch. Bev-Nor's Fudge RippleCh. Lennis' Tar Baby of Great Elms Bev-Nos Sweet and SassyBritton's Little Miss Muffet May Morning Social Lion Ch. Theldun's Tim Dandee of Edney Ch. Dunn's Little Tina Preshus Ednes Mity Isis DelightCh. Great Elms' Timstopper's Image Postscript Aft-R-Noon Delight Eaney's Miss Patty CakeCH. SCOTIA TIN TIN DENIS THE MENISLight orange maleBreederOwner Edna E. Girardot, Floral City, FLCh. Lund's Just Dandy of Hadleigh Ch. Scotia Just Dandy's Littieman Lund's Adorable ChubbyCh. Scotia Littieman SpectacularCh. ScotiaCav'sSpectacular Ch. Scotia Specky Molly Xman Noel Ch. Scotia I'm Molly-Follow Me Ch. Russell's Fox Flame Foxy Fagan Ch. Scotia Foxxs Golden NuggetCh. Scotia Robin's Mamas Happy GirlScotia Nugget Noel's CorinaCh. ScotiaCav's Spectacular Ch. Scotia Specky Molly Xman Noel Ch. Scotia I'm Molly-Follow MeCH. SCOTIA UR MY PRECIOUS NANETTERed FemaleBreederOwner Edna E. Girardot, Floral City, FLCh. Hadleigh's Little Robin Ch. Lund's Just Dandy of Hadleigh Lund's Adorable Chubby Ch. Scotia Just Dandy's LittiemanCh. Sungold's GayCavilier Ch. Scotia Caviller's Best YetCh. Royal Trudieof Lane-Marr Ch. Russell's Fox Flame Foxy Fagan Ch. Scotia Foxxs Golden NuggetCh. Scotia Robin's Mamas Happy Girl Scotia Nugget Noel's CorinaCh. Scotia Cay's Spectacular Ch. Scotia Specky Molly's Xmas Noel Ch. Scotia I'm Molly-Follow MeCH. SILVER MEADOWS ANNETTEOrange FemaleBreeder Jacquelyn KleinOwner Alison F. Brewster, Vero Beach, FLCh. Bonner's Kristin Starmist Ch. Tim Sue's Poinciana Star Poinciana Love Melody Ch. Silver Meadows Scooter StarrCh. Bonner's Lisastar Legacy Ch. Silver Meadows Spice O' LegacyCh. Silver Meadows Sparkle Plenty Mercer's Dash O' Duke Ch. Silver Meadows Li I Red Echo Silver Meadows Lil Echo Silver Meadows RedwingCh. Model's Son of Fun Ch. Silver Meadows Echo of Fun Ch. Silver Meadows Katydidcontinued on p. 54.POMERANIAN REVIEW 35Hi Im City LightsCan. Ch. Chriscendo City LightsThe first thing they taught me to say when I got here was, VA'LL COME That means we expect lots of our Yankee friends to join us in Texas August 7,8,9,10 and 11. Meet me and the other Tim Sue Poms at the Summer Specialty.I'm well on my way to a U.S. championship for co-owner Sue Goddard. My breeder and co-owner is Christine D. Heartz.FLASH City Lights just finished his American championshipTIM SUE POMERANIANSTim and Sue Goddard 19719 Rice Lake Lane Houston, TX 77084 713 492-084936POMERANIAN REVIEWt\o' 1986p^te poM CALENDARdueAUG. 1,1985The 1986 All-Color Pomeranian Calendar is scheduled for publication the first week in August of this year. At this writing I still could use a few more photos. Please dont be shy everyone is welcome to submit. I cant reach everyone by phone. My phone bill is already the size of the national debt All photos will be returned, and a free calendar for each photo selected. Remember - 8x10 and glossies, please. If taken by photographer a transparency will be just fine, but be sure to include a proof photo so that we can get the color separations correct.Because of the very, very high cost of printing 6,000 last year I am offering a special price for all calendars sold in advance of the publication date. Orders placed immediately upon receipt of this Pom Review issue can order the 1986 calendar for just 5.00 each, plus 1.00 each for postage. That is a 2.00 saving on each calendar purchased, as calendars purchased after they are printed will be 7.00 each.Please dont hesitate to take advantage of this special offerMail orders and photos toCHISAGO PUBLISHING11015 250th Street Chisago City, Minnesota 55013612257-5338 Cheryl BergersonPOMERANIAN REVIEW 374MGaulkes PomeranianstDuane Caulke 1255 Sugar Loaf Rd. Winona, MN 55987 507 452-9006AC Ch. Ken-Nors Dont Letem KidyaThanks. . . Jane Lehtinen for letting me have Niki. He is working out great Sally Baugnietfor Pomirish Tuffy Too. He is linebreeding very nicely with my Jay girls.Congratulations. . . Brenda Jackson on your 4 point major on Gaulke's Tap Dancer. Jane Lehtinen on your new Can. Ch. Gaulke's Pepper Upper.3R Silver Meadows2FOR SALESilver Meadows Ms. Sugar. Cream 33 lb. 1 year old. Sire Ch. Silver Meadows Starmister. Dam Ch. Silver Meadows Joy O Legacy. This youngster went BOB at her only point show to date, placing over a special from the puppy class for 2 points.STILL AVAILABLECh. Silver Meadows Timmy Tiger. Bright orange 4'A lb., 5 years old, proven stud dog. Very cobby, short build, excellent legs, nice personality. Pictured in July'83 Review.AT STUDTo approved bitches only Ch. Silver Meadows Pep'r O Legacy Ch. Silver Meadows Starmister Starmist sonCh. Silver Meadows Scooter Starr Ch. Silver Meadows Love of Legacy Ch. Silver Meadows Timmy Tiger Silver Meadows My-T Love N Joy being shownThese males are all proven producers of quality.Ron and Jackie Klein ^ 716237-54734146 West Lake Rd. Silver Springs, NY 1455038 POMERANIAN REVIEWObedience Questions and Answersby Judy Green 822 Parkside Blvd. Claymont, DE [302] 798-5962I finished my Roxie at Rock Creek KC on April 22 under judge Merrill Cohen with a 4 point major and BOS. Now that she's finished I can concentrate on training her for Novice work. We've been doing some training but now I'll be able to devote more time there just aren't enough hours in a dayQuestion I need help on the figure 8 exercise. Misty lags on the outside and forges on the inside. I feel awkward and clumsy and sometimes I've even tripped on my dog going around the turns and our scores reflect my clumsiness. What can I do to improve my handling and our performanceAnswer Let's look at this exercise in a different way by breaking it down into different components. First, there is proper footwork and handling, without which you can stumble and fall over your dog. Both handling and footwork can make or break the figure 8 exercise. Secondly, there is the sit during the figure 8 exercise where unnecessary points can be lost. Last, we'll talk about practicing the figure 8 to help smooth out your performance as a team.A lot of people need to practice their footwork without their dog. This can make a big difference in your performance, by not only making it appear smoother but in actuality giving your dog an added edge by cueing him on the direction of the first turn and your body language will keep it from appearing that your dog is lagging if he isn't. Proper body language can also help prevent your dog from lagging.A figure 8 should be two half circles connected by straight lines Fig. A rather than two connected circles Fig. B.6Figure AFigure BMost people advocate going to the left as you start out thus avoiding a lag. However, if you have a super charged up dog that tends to forge, then you would go to the right. Position yourself two or three feet back from the center. When given the command "forward," take about two steps straight ahead then go into your turn on the third step. This way if you go to the left you don't walk into your dog causing a bump and if you go to the right, your dog doesn't lag right off. Around the inside turn, avoid throwing your left shoulder back or hanging your left shoulder down. Keep your body posture relaxed but straight. As you come round the inside post, look to see where your next turn will start and make a straight line towards that point. As you go into your outside turn, take smaller steps and single-track around the post thus giving your small dog an opportunity to keep up however, don't slow down. Keep your speed the same throughout the exercise. Once again, watch your body posture keep it relaxed and straight don't let your shoulders sag. If you let your shoulders sag or throw them back, this can encourage your dog to lag or it can even make it appear that your dog is lagging when he isn't. As you come out of your outside turn, look to see where you will start the next turn and, once again, walk straight towards it.Figure 8 sits here again lots of unnecessary points can be lost. Practice halts just as you get into the inside or outside turn. Halt directly in back of the posts, halt just as you are coming out of the inside or outside turn. There is no rule that says the halts must come in the middle of the posts. When you halt make sure the dog sits straight. If you see that he is going to sit with his rear end out, give him a tap on his left hind leg. If he's going to sit with his rear end behind you, use the sole of your right foot to tap him into proper heel position and tell him SIT and then give him lots of praise. It's important that you get his sit corrected before he plants his rear end.Next we will talk about practicing the figure 8.POMERANIAN REVIEW 39Doo-Shay Pomeraniansproudly presentsCh. Cheelan Chesai Star EditorProduced by Ch. Bonner's Co-Starlyn Newsmaker x Mercer's Starla Mist Directed by Karen Holder _____________ Released by Joan and Bob ReillyBEST OF BREED OR VARIETYincham county kennel clubOEC.I1H BOOTH PHOTOJfJudge A. Treen DURING PRODUCTIONStar "Eddie" and his pretty Leading Lady Susan Talsman, Flint, Ml "GREAT TEAM WORK"mrBEST OF WINNERSV GENESEE COUNTYf KENNEL CUJB SHOW APR 1985PHOTOS BY ALVEBSONJudge Mrs. Sari B. Tietjen WHAT AN ENDINGThe handsome fellows Star "Eddie" and David Gibbons, Taylor, Ml "BLESS YOU BOYS"Thank you to all who had an interest in this dynamic cream for caring enough to get him to the top. Judges, handles and the Michigan Pomeranian Club, I thank you so much for all your support. It's nice to see that there are others who appreciate this guy's style and pizazz as I do. Karen Holder, Joan and Bob Reilly, how do I say thanksCongratulations to Janet Griffith for her new position with the Michigan Pomeranian Club.A very special thank you to a special lady, Evelyn Conley Lyn-Lee for our new little boy, Lyn-Lee Dimitry of Pixie's and to Jackie Klein for our precious little "Puffin."ALL at home relaxin' withShannon Johnson 5135 N. Gale Road Davison, Michigan 4842340 POMERANIAN REVIEWACROSS CANADA Chris Heartz P.O. Box 1259 Truro, Nova Scotia Canada B2N 5N2Since the Top Dog results are published in the June issue of Dogs in Canada, these listings are unofficial.1. Can. Am. Ch. Luxton's Forever Misty Mickey, owned by Leslie Rogers.2. Can. Am. Ch. Hillsboro's Golden Chip, owned by Natalie Dunfee3. Can. Am. Ch. LR's Rock Concert av Stran, owned by Babe Stranahan and Janet Heffington.4. Ch. Chriscendo Charisma, owned by Christine Heartz.5. Ch. Maracaibo's Matador, owned by Kay and Fred Baxstrome.6. Can. Am. Ch. Chriscendo Causin' A Commotion, owned by Kay and Fred Baxstrome.7. Ch. Bavanevs Master Skylark, owned by Matt Heindl.8. Christyhill's Janenn's Pollyanna, owned by Mrs. D. Millitaire.9. Ch. Chriscendo Cosmopolitan, owned by Christine Heartz.10. Ch. Valleybrook's Masterpiece, owned by H.K. andM. Northey.It is really exciting to see so many Canadian-bred Poms in the Top Ten this year. I think it shows that Canadian breeders are working toward better Poms and they are getting results. Congratulations to the breeders, owners and handlers.1985 shows seem to have a "shining star" early in the year, Ch. Great Elms Shining Star, that is. "Ponch" is co-owned with Carolyn Roberts of VA and Natalie Dunfee here in Nova Scotia. Natalie has trained him and shown him to his title in Canada in just 4 shows with 3 Group Ist's and two Bests in Show. He is sired by Am. Ch. Great Elms Timstopper Two x Great Elms Sweet Candy and of course, bred by Ruth Beam who has bred wonderful Poms "forever" and is till producing "stars" today. Natalie spent a weekend at 2 U.S. shows and brought home a Group 2nd and 3rd. Sure looks like a bright star on the horizonWithin the Canadian Pom Club there is a great deal of discussion regarding acceptance of an over 8 lb. Pom in our Standard. The odds are against its acceptance as only a few members are in favor, but it's amazing how much controversy it has caused. There are a few things in the Canadian Pom Standard that might be changed or clarified but the inclusion of an over 8 lb. Pom, at this point, probably won't be one of them. A wise man once said, "A new deal is never asked for by the man who has a winning hand."Obedience Questions Answers, continued.If your dog is lagging andor forging on this exercise, put him back on lead and try the following. Position yourself about two or three feet back from the center of the posts. Take two steps forward, go into the left turn and walk SLOWLY around the inside post. If the dog forges, give him a quick jerk back and tell him EASY and give lots of praise. When you go into the outside turn, walk VERY FAST and talk excitably to your dog as you go around the turn. If your dog lags, which he probably will, give him a jerk forward. Make sure the jerk is not into your leg because this will encourage him to crowd. Immediately praise him and tell him what awonderful fellow he is Don't do any sits at this time. Just practice going around the posts, slowly on the inside, fast on the outside. After going around the posts this way a few times, do a regulation figure 8, putting in your sits. I would suggest that you do the slowfast figure 8 each time you work until he gets the idea that he must slow down on the inside and speed up on the outside. This is also good to fall back on when your dog needs a "reminder" about what he is supposed to do on this exercise.Proper figure 8's take time, patience and lots of work. However, the rewards are many. Not only will your score improve, but you and your dog will be a smooth working team in the ring and a pleasure for people to watch.Until next time, you all take care and happy heeling.POMERANIAN REVIEW 41ir Dupres PomeraniansAnnouncing our new champion . . .Vrr m[Va1MicoCh.Emcees Sparkling Gold Micopending AKC confirmationMico is pictured after winning BOW for a 5 point major under judge Mr. James Vaughters at the Houston Kennel Club Show March 17. Mico also won a 5 point major the day prior at the Galveston Kennel Club Show under judge Mrs. Mildred Bryant. We would like to thank these judges and also judges Mrs. Frank Oberstar, Mrs. Marilyn Ellis and Dr. William E. Field, Jr. for recognizing Mico's qualities.Mico already has three beautiful litters to his credit which are out of daughters of our Ch. Emcee's Diamond Solid Gold.Congratulations to Dr. and Mrs. Carson on their Top Producers.Best of luck to Mrs. Margaret McDaniel, Rainbow Poms, with Dupre's Diamond Gold Sun.Mrs. James R. Dupre, Sr. 318 235-1423OwnerHandler110 Pompano St. Lafayette, LA 7050842 POMERANIAN REVIEWThe International Championby Judy GiddensReprinted with permission from The Shih Tzu Reporter.When I began my interest in Shih Tzu I was sufficiently impressed by the title International Champion. I would see it written in pedigrees and hear it "dropped" into conversations. Later 1 learned these dogs were in reality American and Canadian, or American, Canadian and Bermuda champions. To refer to these dogs as International Champions is erroneous.The American Kennel Club doesn't recognize titles conferred by any other kennel club. If you dog is finished in Canada, and you show him here, he will not be listed as Can. Ch. in the catalog. The opposite is true in Canada. When showing your dog there, you will occasionally see several dogs in the open class listed as Am. Ch.For those of you who are unfamiliar with the championship requirements in Canada, it is very simple. To complete the title, a dog must have ten points. Unlike in the U.S., if you show your Shih Tzu and he is the only one of his sex, or even along in the breed, he wins one points. The dogs need competition only one time to finish in Canada and there are no majors. A Shih Tzu could possibly although it is unlikely finish his Canadian championship defeating only one dog, one timeTo complete a championship in Bermuda, a dog also needs ten points. One major is needed three dogs or bitches is a major in Shih Tzu and the points must be won under three different judges. In Bermuda, any group placement wins the dog the points of the dogs in that group behind him. This gives the dog with small entries in their breed a second chance to compete for their title. Many times Bermuda titles can be won in one circuit five shows, and some must return a second or third time to finish. You can't really be too sad, however, to return to lovely Bermuda to finish your dog.Back to the true International Champion. The organization known as the Federation ofCynologique Internationale FCI is located in Brussels, Belgium. FCI is the governing group for the national kennel clubs of European countries, and those nations in South America where dog shows are given.The FCI awards the title of International Championship, the Beauty title and a Working title. The Beauty title is our conformation title and is known as the CACIB. Requirements for this title include four championship points won under four different judges, with at least one of those points certificates being won under a judge of a different continent to the one where the dog resides. All four judges must have been approved by the FCI and must be licensed by the parent kennel club of their own countries to judge the breed in question.Each CACIB must be confirmed by the FCI, taking into account the minimum age requirements specified for each breed usually 15 months. The official title is then sent to the owner of the dog when the fourth CACIB has been won.It is interesting to note that in many Working and Sporting breeds, an additional Working point CACIT is required to complete International Championship. Obedience is also covered in the FCI shows. Dogs receive CACIT standings if they have received qualifying scores in three obedience trials, under at least two different judges.In awarding the championship points or certificates, judges may give out four qualifications. These are Excellent, Very Good and Good Enough. The judge has several ways of placing his dogs in a class, depending on the quality of the entries. He could give four Excellents, first through fourth and he can also give the CACIB to the Best Dog and the Best Bitch of each breed he is judging. This is the highest of all awards in FCI countries. He must withhold, the CACIB if he has no dog or bitch of exceptional quality.The only place on this continent to finish an International Championship is Mexico. The Asociacion Canofila Mexicana, Mexico's "parent continued on p. 118.POMERANIAN REVIEW 43Animation Kennel5our newest starletBT F BREED OR VARIETYDAN EMMETTKENNEL CLUB SHOW '- IMV i i,1PHOTOS T ALTERSONAnimat ions Tweet v 1 i rclCh. Cinquay Yankee Doodle Dandy xCh. Emcee's Suss'annaTweety Bird is pictured going Best of Breed at the tender ago the 9 months under Ken Miller. Those who have seen her cannot help but comment on her true movement and sound structure. Thank you all Her other wins include WB, BOS for 1 point under Mr. Joseph Rowe at Ft. Steuben KC WB, BOW and BOS for 3 points under Mr. Richard Hammond at Western PA KC and WB and BOS for 1 point under Mr. Norman Patton at Central OH KC.Breeder-OwnerLorinda Vasuta 216 762-756763 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave. Akron, OH 4431044 POMERANIAN REVIEWVictor and Angela Cassell and their Pomeranian Hearing Dog, Buddy.A telephone call is a sensory event in Victor and Angela Cassell's apartment.A bell rings, and a light blinks. A dog barks and begins a purposeful race back and forth from the phone to his owners until they respond to the call.Mrs. Cassell, 22, can't hear the bell. If she's in another room, she won't see the flashing light.But when Buddy, her Pomeranian, begins his antics, she may feel the vibrations from his sharp barks, and she'll certainly see his spirited jumps and dashes. She'll know to answer the phone."Deaf people really need hearing dogs," she says through a sign language interpreter.The Cassells own the first hearing dog trained through the first hearing dog training program in the Southeast. The program is Ears for the Deaf, and it originated at the Speech, Hearing and Learning Center in Greenville.Cassell, 25, and his wife have been deaf since birth. They married about one and a half years ago and fitted their Taylors apartment with various gadgets designed to help the hearing- impaired. Special lights tell them when a phone is ringing or when an alarm clock sounds.The devices are expensive, inconvenient to install and sometimes unreliable. If the deaf person is outside the room where the light is flashing, he may not notice it. If he depends on a light triggered by his alarm clock, he must be alert to a change in brightness around the time he is due to get up.Worse for the deaf person is the fear of a fire or an intruder, says John Freed, master trainer forMan's Best Friend Learns New Tricksby Diane Vetothe new program. A deaf person can't hear a smoke alarm or a prowler, but a hearing dog can.You'd hardly ever find a deaf person's home where the doors weren't always locked, because they're afraid someone will slip up behind them," says Freed, a breeder, trainer and exhibitor who owns kennels in Taylors and Spartanburg.Tom Walpool agrees. "A lot of deaf people really live in fear that they won't know about a fire until the smoke gets so heavy they can't breathe."Walpool, director of the Speech, Hearing and Learning Center, met Freed when Walpool's dog was in one of Freed's obedience training classes. The two blended talents to research the dozen or so hearing dog programs around the country.Many centers refused to share their techniques to avoid creating competition, Freed says. Some were unappealing because they aimed for a success rate of 80 percent Walpool and Freed wanted a 100 percent success rate.These less successful programs work on a system of training the dogs at their own centers, then sending them to deaf clients anywhere in the country they are requested.The trainers have no way of knowing whether the dog will accept its new owners or adapt its training to a new environment. If problems surface down the line, the trainer may be too far away to help."If the dog misses that fire alarm one time, and that's the one time, it's not a success," Walpool says.The Greenville center adopted a program based on the example of a center in Grand Rapids, Mich. This center works within a short radius of its location, so it can reach the new owners after the dog has been placed.POMERANIAN REVIEW 45uij i ^N at ^J-^omEzaniamIdrintroduces The Three T'sIXiLjtoK^JicjzxSire Ch. Guys N Gals Megaton on FourBreederOwnerJosephine Ching 2829 Booth Rd. Honolulu, HI 96813 808 537-1565lJ.Cri'Jt. ivaLnbbs.Dam Jubilee's Twinkling StarletSonJUA46 POMERANIAN REVIEWThe dogs in this program are trained in their new homes, bonding with their new owners while they learn the precise sounds they must respond to. The owners are involved in the training the master trainer teaches the owners, and the owners train the dogs.Freed says he won't reach beyond driving distance for clients. However, as a master trainer, he can train other trainers in areas a little out of his reach. If several calls for hearing dogs come in from Asheville or Charlotte, he'll train a trainer for that area.The Greenville program could become a very popular one with area deaf people looking for these special dogs. Only one other training program exists in the Southeast in Orlando, Fla, where the program is just starting.The Cassells heard about the program through a vocational rehabilitation center. They already had Buddy, so they turned him over to Freed for temperament tests.No particular breed of dog is best suited for training, but all must pass these tests before they can become hearing dogs. Freed looks for dogs that can be easily trained, that have a natural devotion to humans and a natural attention to sounds, with no aggressive tendencies and that aren't too hyperactive or too lethargic."At first, we thought it would be hard," Mrs. Cassell signs, "We couldn't believe a dog could learn these things, but we tried anyway."To be certified as a hearing dog, a dog must respond to at least four sounds a knock at the door, an intruder breaking in, and two other sounds of the owner's choice, Freed says.The possibilities are limitless. Hearing dogs can be trained to respond to telephones, door bells, smoke alarms, oven timers, tea kettles, alarm clocks, a baby's cry, dropping keys and change, respirators and cardiac units.Buddy had problems with the smoke alarm and the telephone. The smoke alarm scared him because it was so loud, and he would run away from it. His response to the telephone began to fade because Cassell was not giving him all the praise he had been trained to expect for responding to that sound.Both times, Freed was back to help correct the problem."That's the beauty of the program I'm always here for them," he says. If the Cassells get a new phone with a different bell, have a child orbring other new sounds into the home, Buddy will have to be trained for those.Training takes about three to four months, beginning with basic obedience. Two more dogs will go into training this month, and three more applications for hearing dogs already have been received.The dog is trained to go first to the sound he hears to make sure that is the source of the noise. Then he goes to his owner or the closest human and leads him back to the sound.Only for a smoke alarm does he follow a different procedure. When that sounds, he goes to his owners and lays down, rather than possibly leading them back toward the fire.Visitors in a home with a hearing dog must be sensitive to this training, Freed says. They must know how to respond to the dog's insistent lead, and they must allow him to do what he is trained to do. Doors in the home must always be kept open so that the dog is free to reach the owner when he hears a sound.Laws in three states, including South Carolina, nowallow hearing dogs to accompany their owners in public places. The Cassells are helping to win local acceptance for the program through public appearances with Buddy.Volunteers have provided strong support, Walpool says. The Greenville Humane Society Animal Shelter has opened its doors to Freed to allow him to test dogs which can later be placed in homes for hearing impaired people. A local veterinarian has donated his services to neuter the animals a requirement of the program.Several civic organizations have given money toward the high cost of training dogs. Training ranges from 2,800 to 6,000 in some centers across the country.Walpool says the Greenville center may be able to keep costs between 800 and 1,200. Travel costs will be less since the program has a local interest, and interpreters' costs will be kept down because a state group of interpreters has offered its services at a reduced rate.Freed is learning sign language to help him in the program. He is also exploring other possibilities for the hearing dogs.Dogs might be trained to serve several disabilities at once, acting as a seeing and hearing aid and as a crutch for physically disabled people."These dogs are more than machines and more continued on p. 118.POMERANIAN REVIEW 47Bon-Ton Pomsnew champion \f,r-'-v4WINNERS Ch. Bon-Tons Lil StarPuppies and adults for sale occasionally.Bonnie Anderson RD7, Box 143 Latrobe, PA 15650 412 539-816648 POMERANIAN REVIEWI Remember When... by Dorothy Bonneri ft.The Brownsville Kennel Club, at the extreme southern part of Texas, has long since disbanded having been at that time too far from every where. However, we used to attend their shows as Texas shows were few and far between. The family farm near Corpus Christi was about half way and an overnight visit there with my mother enabled us to enjoy her excellent home cooking. This time we departed from the farm early in the morning, gifted with a delicious lemon pie complete with a mountain of meringue, layed carefully in the vacant back seat. The several Poms, unkenneled, sat in the front with my husband and me. They slept soundly beside us and on us until there was a stop for fuel at a roadside filling station. As the attendants washed the windshield and did what attendants used to do, the Poms became excited, imaging themselves on guard duty. With the stress of the moment. Sunshine, who had never been able to jump anywhere before, gained the back of the front seat as the attendant filled the tank and with a quick leap in his direction, landed directly in the middle of our pie. Surprised, she just sat there until we pulled her out at arm's length, sweetly dripping, and put her under the hose.Our lovely Sunny Cherub, on her way to her championship, was also with us. Cherub was one of the house pets and had been encouraged to walk on her hind legs, a talent of which sheseemed enormously proud a real attention getter. There was a long hallway to the show room and having an excess to carry. Cherub stood on her hind legs as she was lowered to the floor. Upright, she followed us proudly as would a small child, turning her head to the right and to the left while laughing happily. A group passed us and stopped to admire, one man saying, "Now I've seen everything."Weeks later, with the San Antonio- show coming up, Cherub needed a major to finish and there were seldom enough Poms to make a major in those days even though four would qualify. So I conscripted all of my Pom-owner friends, promising them free training, grooming and trophies. Too late for the trophies to be shown on the Premium List, it was agreed that I could hand them outside of the ring, one bought for everybody. Also, most of the Poms were entered in different classes, so that each could sport a blue ribbon. No strangers were expected. Most local Poms were closely related to the Aristic strain, all fairly good conformation-wise. Among them was a nice little black, discounted by everybody, as blacks seldom won. As each Pom received her class ribbon and started out of the ring, the owner was hailed with, "Hey, you forgot your trophy," and all were satisfied and proud. Winner's Bitch came down to Cherub and the black girl. The judge deliberated carefully, finally declaring, "These are two beautiful little Poms, but because one seldom sees a good black, 1 will give her the decision." The owner never realized what she had won, and never showed again. Later, Cherub was taken on a long drive to New Orleans, accompanied by several friends with their Poms, who were promised a free trip. Thus, she finished her championship. Cherub was our pride and joy, the dam of the two little original Showstoppers.POMERANIAN REVIEW 49Top Winning Female 1984Ch. Bev-Nor's Toasty's Tan-YaOur breed made it to the finals again this year Top 15, all 7 Croups. Last year the honors went toCh. Bev-Nor's Toasted Fudge. This year they went to his black and tan daughter, Ch. Bev-Nor's Toasts Tan-Ya at the dramatic show of shows, the Tournament of Champions.5^ '^ r.r.mvt\MisHandled by Susan Fisher Buckly Ch. Bev-Nor's Toasted Fudge congratulates his kidsBEV-NOR'S TOASTMASTER, owned by Jerri Freia. First time out at 6 months old he took a 5 point major and BOB over specials.BEV-NOR'S LADY DIANE, owned by Donna Wright. At 8 months old she has 9 points, a major plus a BOB and Croup 2.SOUTHLAND'S TOAST TO BEV-NOR, owned by Charlotte Creed and co-owned with us. A fabulous black and tan. As a special she has added 5 more BOB to her list of wins.A 6 month old red male sired by Ch. Bev-Nor's Toasted Fudge is available. Also, two new litters sired by Toasty are available. One dam is black and tan. Though only shown once she has a4pt. major. All colors will be available including black and tan.Congratulations to Claudia and Joe Pfeffer on Abe's big win at the New York SpecialtyBev Norris and Ed Jenner 7747 Meadow Rd. Pasadena, MD 21122 301255-1343CUM Bev Norr50 POMERANIAN REVIEWPuppy Kindergarten Trainingby Ruth EllisEnrolling a puppy in a good PKT class makes a significant difference in the puppy's attitude toward you and a future in obedience. All training, especially PKT, involves 4 key factors patience, praise, consistency, and repetition. Puppy training is a training method that helps you and your puppy develop a pattern of obedience training using these keys.PKT teaches the puppy who is boss in a gentle manner, along with some very basic commands. A command to a dog is what you want the dog to do the first time you say it not 3 minutes later or 2-3 actions later. Commands like sit, down, stand, stay, come and walking on a lead make life a lot easier, whether your puppydog is an obedience prospect or not. A PKT program gives you this foundation, along with many other experiences. Mostly, it starts your puppy on the road to good behavior. It is much easier to teach the puppy the correct behavior, than to correct a bad habit Your puppy will learn how you ask it to perform and what to expect as a correction. Confusion results when you correct harshly one time, then fail to correct the next time. Puppies soon develop a desire to please you.As an assistant instructor for this class, I have seen "miracles" happen in our 8 week course. We had a small mixed breed, about 4 months of age, who would only sit and shiver. At the end of the sixth week, it was giving all the people kisses. This puppy was originally brought to us since the owners could not get it to come out from under the sofa. We have been told many times that this class saved this puppy from being put to sleep. In another class we had two large breed littermates enrolled. At twelve weeks, both were extremely aggressive, biting and growling. One of them completed the class and is now a fairly well-mannered pet. The other puppy's owner didn't feel that the class had any purpose and quit after 4 weeks. This puppy,now at 11 months, is in his fifth home and has bitten or nearly bitten each ownerAttempt to observe a class before enrolling. Look for happy, confident puppies who do not cower. Instructors should appear adept at their work, handling the puppies firmly but gently. They also should be willing to help anyone with individual difficulties. Class size should be limited to 10 puppies per instructor or assistant. Look for classes that allow children to be involved in a "pass-around" where all the puppies are handled in a large circle. This teaches puppies not to fear people, especially children. Most classes limit the children's age to over 6 or 7 and then insist upon close parental supervision.I recommend starting work with the puppy shortly after it comes home, or in a breederowner situation, shortly after it is born. Starting early insures that the puppy will understand from the beginning, its place in the household. On newborns, this training assists in stimulating the senses.Never feel that it is too late to start the PKT methods with a dog. Many adults benefit from the socialization exercises, although many of the obedience training methods don't work well after puberty. Even older, spoiled dogs many be helped by many of the exercises showing them that you really are boss and are to be obeyed.Remember that puppies get bored quickly. Like small children, they can't concentrate for long periods. Do each exercise only 4 or 5 times in a session, then move on to a different exercise. Have 3 or 4 sessions a day, varying the length. Keep the sessions short, vary the routine, and end with easy exercise, then play.Although I am not endorsing the book as a cure-all, I have read "How To Raise A Puppy You Can Live With" and feel that this is a good book for anyone who wants to know how to go about training their puppy, but doesn't have a class available.POMERANIAN REVIEW 51Rockwood ^Pomeraniansr A AwFor our debut, we present. . .A\VHockwoods ^Vagan ofTee NayThank you, Mrs. Mildred K. Bryant for the 5 points in OK City. Thank you, Mrs. Peggy Smith for the Best of Winners honor in Springfield. Also thank you, Ann Oyler her other mama for taking her to Springfield for me.To Nellie Rouse for her mother and Lois and Bill Abjornson for her dad, my dears I couldn't have done it without you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.Pagan is a fine example of what we breed at Rockwood. Our line consists of Rouse, Sandtown and Scotia bloodlines. We have a proven full brother to Pagan standing at stud. We price our puppies and stud service according to quality."Soundness is our prerequisite."Congratulations to Lois and Bill on the Group 1 in Topeka with Ch. Sandtown's Ravene.OwnerRuby F. Dahl Box 165Rose, OK 74364 918 479-574352 POMERANIAN REVIEWTheories on the Effects of Immunizations in Dogsby Chris JonesThe first theory I would like to mention is the "Theory of Reduced Immune Response due to Innoculation of Pregnant Bitches." This theory surmises that the innoculation of a pregnant bitch with a viral vaccine, actually causes the virus to become associated with the fetus' very composition. The fetus can develop no antibodies of its own. Later, when the fetus must function as its own entity, it does not build antibodies against this virus, as it has come to regard it as "safe," "self," "same." It no longer produces a response as a foreign substance. This could conceivably explain why a litter of puppies that has received all of their puppy immunizations could still contract parvovirus. It could be that their mother was immunized after being bred and the vaccine's virus may have permeated the placental barrierto the fetuses. 1.The second theory is called the "Antibody Clearing Effect." Simply stated, this theory implies that if a puppy received a high level of antibodies from its mother during its fetal development, a clearing effect may take place. This clearing effect occurs when the puppies receive their first immunizations. The antibodies they have received attach to the vaccine, inactivating it. This clearing effect causes the puppies to be unable to produce antibodies for this first vaccine. Subsequent immunizations will rebuild antibody levels. So the risk is, the level of protection after this first vaccine is lower than it would have been had it not been given. A false sense of security may arise, as one would believe the puppy to have been fully protected. The best course of action would be to use a series of at least three immunizations should the first one be "cleared." 2The third theory is that "Hyperimmunization can be Potentially Dangerous." In this instance we are referring to "hyperimmunization" to be the use of concentrated serums, or the use of immunizations more frequently than advised by the manufacturer to "afford additional prote- tion" seen in show and breeding dogs. It's not uncommon to hear of people that subject their dogs to immunizations every three months on aregular basis. Indeed, some vets advocate this practice. Some breeders have been known to start vaccinating puppies as young as 3-4 weeks of age. This too is a dangerous form of "hyperimmunization." We are not saying here that giving boosters is a form of "hyperimmunization," although some veterinarians believe it is, or use the term loosely.The kidney, because of its function of filtration of unwanted materials, is particularly susceptible to immunological disease resulting from deposition of antigen-antibody-complement complexes. 3. High levels of antibodies in high concentration in the kidney can cause kidney damage.What can you do to safeguard against some of the potentially dangerous situations that could occur due to immunization techniques Perhaps this guideline will be of some help1. Immunize your bitches prior to breeding using only one booster shot.2. Give puppies vaccinations when dam's antibody levels begin to fall 6-8 weeks.3. Be sure to give a third or booster vaccination at or after 12 weeks.4. Some vets advocate giving a fourth parvo shot at 16 weeks.5. Check literature provided by vaccine manufacturer. Give according to guidelines provided.6. Never exceed dosages or frequency of administration.7. Use only vaccines approved by your veterinarian or allow him to take the responsibility for you.8. Check outdates on vaccines. Use proper storage techniques. Obtain only from reliable sources.References1. Weiser, Myrvik and Pearsall, "Fundamentals of Immunology," 1969. Lea and Febiger, pages 46 and 47.2. IBID, pdges43 and 80.3. Cornell Research Laboratory for Diseases of Dogs, Series 2, No. 5,1975, pages 1 and 2.4. IBID, page5.POMERANIAN REVIEW 53Lets Hear It For Equal Rights . r,,-.aL. zL V.- Emcees Diamond StarlisaCh. Emcee's Solid Gold Diamond x Emcee's Tar-Lisa SonrisaWhat better place to give credit to a super brood bitch than in the stud dog issueLisa is definitely worth her weight in "Solid Gold" so to speak. She is the dam of AC Ch. Chips Ahoy At Hobbit, AC Ch. Star Child At Hobbit and Can Ch. Hobbit's Harvest Gold.Lisa is everything a good brood should be she is a 5'A lb. free whelper whose mothering instinct encompasses all puppies. She is proof that quality extends beyond a show title.We're proud of Lisa and the pups she gives us. Sharing her with you is a reminder that beside every champion producing sire there is a quality bitchCongratulations to Can. Ch. Great Elms Shining Star, owned by Natalie Dunfee and Carolyn Roberts. Natalie finished Ponch the way we'd all like to 3 Group 1st and 2 Bests in Show. Congratulations also to Carolyn Roberts on your new Ch. Hobbit's Heavenly Body.HOBBIT POMERANIANSFrances and Michelle McDonald 14 Palisade Place, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3M2Y8 902 443-853654 POMERANIAN REVIEWGreat Elms Kennels, Regd.I don't ship other than returning matrons in for service.Nothing for sale other than pets.Ruth L. Beam P.O. Box 937704 889-9233 Pineville, NC28134Behind The New Ch., con't from p. 34.CH. SILVER MEADOWS NANCEEBright Orange FemaleBreederOwner Jacquelyn Klein, Silver Springs, NYCh. Bonner's Kristin Starmist Ch. Tim Sue's Poinciana Star Poinciana Love Melody Ch. Silver Meadows Scooter StarCh. Bonner's Lisastar Legacy Ch. Silver Meadows Spice O' LegacyCh. Silver Meadows Sparkle Plenty Mercer's Dash O' Duke Ch. Silver Meadows Lil Red Echo Silver Meadows Lil Echo Silver Meadows RedwingCh. Model's Son of Fun Ch. Silver Meadows Echo of Fun Ch. Silver Meadows KatydidATTENTION JUNIORSDon't forget, Juniors. We are looking froward to seeing your "stuff' in the October issue. Save your sheckles and plan and nice ad for yourself. You deserve itThe Lady and Poms Familyby Opal WilsonThere was a lady who lived in a shackOf little Pom kids there wasn't a lack,She petted and bathed them and saw they were fed,She kissed them and hugged them and put them to bed.She had squeaky toys and big rawhide bones She combed and she brushed until their coats shone.Made them a kennel in which they could runTo play with their friends and have lots of fun.She took them to shows [lots, one realizes]And laughed in great glee when they won all the prizesShe prayed for their health, and spent all her wealth.The happiest group you ever did see The Lady and Poms are a great FamilyPOMERANIAN REVIEW 55Z3 P KE EI EEN NR NrU -Lproudly presents its newest champion IF ttd,. ovKu'b tyuycvx- lum fffivixy.The "Plum" finished with 3 majors breederowner handled, going Best of Breed and Best Opposite over specials several times. Special thanks to all the judges who recognized the quality, showmanship and good movement of this super Pom. Watch for her in the obedience ring.Jamie, her proud "High in Trial" mother just completed her CDX with a 195.6 average, placements for all 3 legs and 3 Highest Scoring Pom awards.Rosalind Goltz 70 Sul grave Road Scarsdale, NV10583 914 725-5159^g56 POMERANIAN REVIEWQuality Canineby Shannon JohnsonA show dog Six months of feeding me, pampering me, training me and this is what they call the ultimate All 1 have heard for the past several months is "wait until they see my Eddie move around that ring." So this is a dog show Well, here I am. Painfully gorgeous and I'm dreadfully bored with it all. It's a good thing I have an easy-going temperament. Let's see ... I trot around this circle a couple of times, smile showing all my pearly whites, be friendly. Yup, I've got it. It's a cinch"Dog number 340, in the ring please." How rude That guy holding the book called me "dog 340" instead of my show dog name. Good grief, there are 14 of us fellows in here and they are all acting like me Look at that dark one over there. Who does he think he is throwing his head up so high and prancing What a show-off. Hey, lookie, lookie. What's out there My, isn't she a beauty and she smells good too. She'll look this way in a second. Well, maybe the next time around the ring. Hmmm, what's the matter She didn't ever turn her beautifully groomed body toward me. I'll just slip under this rope here and say hi oops What's the matter Why did you jerk my neck, mom I'm lookin' goodHey, I came in here in first place, how come there are six guys in front of me now Oh, thanks mom, I needed that treat. Nothing like a bit of nourishment to give me more drive getting around the ring.Now that I get to perform by myself, that little gal will look at me. "What the heck are you doing, Mr. Judge Good grief man, that's my private property." How embarrassing, and in front of all the girls. Was she looking This is getting to me, but I'm looking good.Teeth you say Sure, I have plenty. Sorry, I don't open for strangers or veterinarians. Come on mom, it certainly can't be that important to you to make me look this bad. I'm gagging This guy checks one end and now the other. Hey, I've had it Oh, sorry judge. "Is there a doctor in the house" It was just an accident. I'm just a baby and you really pushed me. I'm immature, continued on p. 776.Thoughts to think while holding the cutest puppy in the world and wondering whether you should get involved.by Beverly ArmstrongHow much do I love thee Let me count the waysWill I love you when you puddle for nineteen continuous daysOn that gorgeous Indian blanket that my friends have all admiredWill I love you when I find you on my pillow when you're tiredWill I love your muddy pawprints when you chase a butterflyFrom the Carden through the kitchen when the floor wax isn't dryWill I love you when you're shedding and all day I vaccuum hairWhen in digging, you demolish ten begonias raised with careWill I love you just past midnight when I let you out and thenI let you in then let you out then let you in againWill I love you when you're lunching on a twenty dollar shoe[True, you didn't touch the other, but I sort of needed two. ]The day you ate the birthday cake will I forgive ForgetOh how much will I love you as I go to pay the vetFor binding up with tenderness that nasty little gashYou got while decorating the lawn with all our trashWill I love you when you're sandy, dripping water from the beachAs I chase you 'cross the carpet and you stay just out of reachAt these times let me remember how cute you look todayAnd sigh and tell myself I love you ANY way.POMERANIAN REVIEW 57SQueenaire, Regd.CreidersQueenaireBonanzaWe are pleased to announce the acquisition of Beau from Mrs. Norma Creider. This handsome male, sired by Ch. Creider's Cut Across Shorty, is a welcome addition to our stud force. Thanks, Norma.\ f\ fCongratulations to Mary Rosenbaum on her many prestigious wins with her lovely Sunny. We were very pleased to send her Charlie, Ch. Queenaire Coup CXEtat to compliment her breeding program.Thanks, Estelle McDonald for putting back to back majors on Queenaire Essence of Spring.JaQueenaire More PromisesWe are delighted that Francine has won her second major. We are especially pleased as she does not care for the show ring.Dudley and Wanda Roach 612 Woodrow Avenue Modesto, CA 95350 209 529-527058 POMERANIAN REVIEWHELPFUL HINTSby Margaret R. McKee 7660 Idlewyld Road Richmond, VA 23225By the time you read this, it will be HOT Anna LaFortune suggests that you turn your crates upside down to get maximum air circulation. 1 assume she is talking about the Vari-Kennel airline-type crates where the side openings are at the top. Good ideaThe AKC requirements for clubs seeking sanctioning to hold matches and shows have become stringent and difficult to fulfill, as several fledgling Pom clubs have discovered. Sometimes these rules may seem silly or unfair. Is AKC sanctioning the be-all and end-all for a local club It doesn't have to be. There are two clubs here in Richmond which are doing just fine without it. Both clubs are multibreed and therefore are not eligible for AKC sanctioning as specialty clubs. The CollieShelty Club meets regularly, has programs, puts on two fun matches a year and supports other clubs with trophy donations. The older Virginia Terrier Club recently put on their tenth match. They also have regular meetings with programs, sponsor seminars and clinics, and provide weekly all-breed handling classes. They are the group which produced the coloring book Color Your Dog With Love mentioned previously in this column and in the Gazette, which has raised enough money to allow them to make a handsome contribution to the VA-MD Vet School. Both groups are active, providing opportunities for education and socialization for both their members and the public.For the past year I have been putting on fun matches as part of my duties as fund-raising chairman for the Central Virginia Obedience Association, a non-AKC group formed for the purpose of hosting a Gaines Regional obedience competition in 1986. It has been quite a learning experience for me and prompts me to share some thoughts about matches with you.If you're exhibiting at a match, it is importantto keep in mind your purposes for showing there to have fun and for practice for you and your dog. Wins or losses must be kept in perspective. Remember that it is a learning experience for the majority of match judges, too. If you get your fair share of time in the ring and the judge handles your dog gently, you've gotten what you paid for. If the Pekingese that beats you in the Group is strictly pet quality, just laugh about it. You know your dog is gorgeous. We were appalled at one match when a judge put down a beautiful Pom puppy because "it was not an allowed color." The puppy was a lovely orange, so there was an opportunity to politely educate a judge who is seeking to be approved for our breed. There are plenty of injustices in this world worth getting angry about match losses are not among them. It is silly to get bent out of shape at a match about anything. And as chairman, I have to keep reminding myself of thatConversely, you can't let wins go to your head too much. The importance of such wins depends on the competition present and the competence of the judge. I remember one time I was going to a match for one of my obedience dogs and at the last minute threw his sister in the car to show in conformation. Well heck, I was going anyway. Boy was I surprised when she went Best in Match Oh, she's a nice bitch and later finished her championship with no trouble, but I didn't let the one match win convince me I had a world-beater.It's entirely possible to win a Croup at a match with a mediocre dog simply because what little competition there was was worse. If you are a newcomer to conformation exhibiting, don't let a single match win or loss determine whether you're going to seriously show your dog. You need input from several people whose opinion you respect. Find out if the match judge does have any basis for knowing your breed. If he or she is a professional handler or active exhibitor of toys, he may know enough. If his background is in another group, maybe not. The very first time I showed in conformation at a match, l asked the judge for some pointers. She told me to trim off my dog's whiskers Surprised, I went home and wrote to a breeder I knew who of course advised me to do no such thing.As an exhibitor, read the flyer or premium list for a match carefully. Is it an AKC sanctioned match or not If it is sanctioned, thePOMERANIAN REVIEW 59Sandtown Pomeraniansour newest champion.11JV 1eCft. Samftown's RaveneThank you, Dorothy Bonner for a finish with a bang. Shown winning the Toy Croup at Manhattan Kansas.OwnerHandlerLois and Bill Abjornson P.O. Box432 Sand Springs, OK 74063 918245-691560 POMERANIAN REVIEWmatch-giving club and the judges must follow AKC Regulations. Poodles must be in show clip, obedience dogs must jump full height, mixed breeds won't be allowed in the obedience classes, there will be no winners classes and so on. If it is an "A" or "A-OA" match you must enter in advance just like a real show or trial.If it is a "fun match" the organization giving it can make up their own rules. In addition to regular classes there may be classes offered for Rare Breeds, Peewee Handling children under ten, for costumes, etc. Mixed breeds may be allowed in obedience, and corrections are usually permitted in the obedience classes. This latter fact often makes fun matches more attractive to obedience exhibitors.Most matches permit pre-entries. Pre-entries make the chairman's job easier and decrease morning-of-the-match bedlam. Generally there is a lowered pre-entry fee to encourage them. If you send in a pre-entry, be sure to include all necessary information your name, address, phone number, dog's name, age, sex, breed and which class or classes you wish to enter. On the pre-entry form for our last double match werethe following blanks "Classes AM____________PM_________ Obedience___________" It wasamazing to me how many people simply put check marks in the blanks instead of filling in the specific class desired. Be sure your check is made out to the organization rather than to the match chairman. One disadvantage of pre-enter- ing is that you won't get any acknowledgement of your entry.Take your good sportsmanship and sense of fair play with you. If dogs with major points are forbidden to enter, leave your major-pointed lovely at home or enter her "For Exhibition Only." The match chairman probably won't know if she has a major. You have to be honest. AKC permits dogs with obedience titles to continue to show in the "A" classes and Novice B only until the title certificate arrives. While it might be argued that such rules also apply to sanctioned matches I personally think it is poor sportsmanship to show a dog with three legs at a match except for exhibition only. At two recent fun matches, two relative newcomers encouraged by the same instructor, entered dogs that I knew to have completed titles but were entered anyway. Both matches specified in the flyers that titled dogs had to be shown for exhibition only.This type of competitiveness is very distasteful, nay tackyIf you have agreed to be match chairman for your club good luck First you need to decide exactly what kind of match you're going to have. If your club is already sanctioned then you must give a sanctioned match. The only way you can give a fun match is to limit it to members only. What are your purposes in giving a match To provide practice for your own members You'll be just as happy keeping your match small. Don't publicize it. Small matches are much easier to plan and manage. It's easier to find a show site if you need only 2 or 3 rings. You'll need less equipment, fewer judges, fewer stewards, and so on. If your purpose to raise money You'll want a big match. More entries mean more income and more headaches. You'll need a bigger site, more equipment, lots more manpower. You should start your planning sooner and publicize it more.Our primary purpose in giving matches has been to raise funds. We opted for double matches in conformation classes in the morning and in the afternoon with different judges. Because it is a fun match we can offer classes for Rare Breeds Chinese Shar Pei, Australian Shepherds, Shiba Ina, Akbash, etc. which usually have a good size entry. We give only single classes in obedience because the classes are too big to run through twice. Our total entries have been Fall '84 451, Winter 867, and Spring 467. The Spring and Fall matches are held at a nearby farm. The site is donated. The Winter match is indoors and back-to-back with a sanctioned match in the same location.The nice thing about fun matches is you can make your own rules. Rather than putting each of the Rare Breeds in the group to which they aspire, we keep them together in one group with separate judges. We find this easier on the registration workers and the stewards. Only two judges have to study the Rare Breed standards. The Rare Breed group winner does compete for Best in Match.Practicing what I preach, we make a fuss over the junior handling classes. There is no entry fee for J.S. Every entrant gets a Participant's ribbon. There is a trophy for each First Place as well as a rosette and trophy for the Best Junior Handler.I could go on and on how to select a site, continued on p. 108POMERANIAN REVIEW aiIt is with Great Pride thatKazzLpresents our first champion.' \JirS IBEST OFOPPOSITErock creek kennel clubI985ASHBEY^ aCL WitUor'i oie WuiicCh. Millamor's Rock Music x Millamor's Rock RosetteWE DID IT We finished our first champion This lovely double Moon Rock granddaughter is shown finishing her championship with a 4 point major and BOS at Rock Creek Kennel Club under judge Merrill Cohen on April 22,1985.To the members of the Pom Club of Greater Baltimore and to my "ringside buddies" Thank you for your help and support. You're a great bunch of people Eleanor Miller, thank you for Roxie. We love herPending AKC confirmationOwnerHandlerJudy Green 822 Parkside Blvd. Claymont, MD19703 302 798-596262 POMERANIAN REVIEWOBEDIENCE NEWSEmma Heyde 170 Chicago Way San Francisco, CA 94112The Pomeranian obedience scene is really getting exciting. The spectacular work, the high scores and completed obedience degrees are putting our breed right in the spotlight why, in this article alone we are talking about three High in Trials and one perfect 200 scoreJoEllen Carley of Coweta, OK has been showing her Midnight Shogun CDX with great results. He completed his CD at just a year with scores of 195, 183 and 195.5 and first place. For his CDX, completed last fall, he scored 186, 1 first place and 193 3rd place. Utility training has now been started as well as tracking. We should have more good news about this one soon. Incidentally, JoEllen noticed that since working on utility scent articles, her dog's retrieving has become more reliable. She always feared he would notseethedumbell, but now he knows to use his nose to look for it. This little dog's name is "Hopsing," so named because the family had thought Pomeranians were of Chinese origin and being fans of "Bonanza," Hopsing was thought to be a good nameLessard's Little Geisha Girl UD, owned and trained by Alice Lessard of Turlock, CA has done remarkably well and is hopefully eyeing the OTCh at this time. She completed utility in three shows with scores of 193, 193.5 and 198, where she took second place to the HIT dog. This is the first dog of any breed that Alice has ever owned, having always had cats. Of course, she has a few more Poms nowAnother high scorer is Susie Piatt's "Feather." They live in Iron Mountain, Ml. Feather's scores for her CD were 197.5 2nd place, 195.5 1st place and 191, and the next day she got a 195.5.Now hear this Diana Bauman has a Pom named Noah's Abra Ka Dabra CD. "Abra" scored his first leg at Princeton DTC a 199.5 first place in Novice and HIT, his second leg at Staten Island DTC a 199 first place in Novice and HIT and his third leg at First DTC with a 199 first in Novice. The fourth leg was at Bayshorejg^Companion DTC with a 198 first in Novice B and the fifth leg at Monticello KC where he scored 200 and of course HIT. What a recordMargaret McKee's "Pooh Bear," Ch. Idlewyld Lavalier finished his CD with some very good scores 1 first place, 194 and 193.5Fran Warren's Ch. King Midas of Twin Pines has also now completed his CD. Ginny Rutter of Tucson, Arizona has a dear little dog named Fanci who got her third leg on her CDX in Tucson last March with a score of 193 and third place.Pinewal's Dark Crystal, a little black and tan owned by Steve Miller is very well obedience trained but has been busy lately with pet therapy and is loving it Mary Vickers' Huggy Bear has been involved in this therapy for several years and Mary says everyone sparkles after a visit from these adorable pets. My own Bojo has been working with the SFSPCA on pet assisted therapy. All people we visit, young or old, love all the dogs but when the Pom appears they have eyes for nothing else. This is a truly worthwhile and rewarding service.Sincere congratulations to all of the wonderful little Poms who have been working so hard. Hope we continue to hear from them and their contemporaries.e.e,i r rtcis--------- \VPOMERANIAN REVIEW 63W64 POMERANIAN REVIEWV'-" 'i ' ,tiesreciousCh. Bev-Nors Fudge RippleCh. Bev-NoPs Fudge Ripple congratulates his two Croup winning sons who finished championships in 1985.Ch. Precious Petit Riple Supreme, 21085 Ch. Precious Petite Gabriel, 41185At Stud. Pedigree and fee on request. All matrons met promptly at New Orleans airport.OwnerClaudia PfefferP.O. Box 10432Jefferson, LA 70181504 737-1729POMERANIAN REVIEW 65w irecious liesAyMS\ A t -Ch. Precious Petit Riple SupremeCh. Bev-NoKs Fudge Ripple x Bev-Nods Golden NuggetRiple Supreme is a Group winner and Specialty winner a true tribute to his beautiful sire and dam.At stud to approved matrons only.BreederOwnerClaudia PfefferP.O. Box 10432Jefferson, LA 70181504-737-1729V.66 POMERANIAN REVIEWwareciousintroduces our newest rising star.^Jetties4ftII uU lillU________Ch. Precious Petites GabrielCh. Bev-Nor's Fudge Ripple x Ednes Mity Isis DelightGabriel acquired his first 2 points March 16,1985 and completed his championship April 11, 1985 with 4 majors. He is a gorgeous red sable.At stud. Pedigree and fee on request.BreederOwnerClaudia PfefferP.O. Box 10432Jefferson, LA 70181504 737-1729POMERANIAN REVIEW 67Can. Am. Bda.Ch. Millamor's Rock MedallionSire of 13 Canadian Champions5 Best in Show winners 9 Group Winners4 Am. Champions 2 others needing minor pts. to finish.Fancy Cold DafFioefrCay4.il Music58 POMERANIAN REVIEWCampaigning A Specials Dogby Alvin GrossmanWell, it is six months later and Rudolph and finished with a rush, capturing four majors, two Best of Breeds and a group second. We are overwhelmed. The dog is sixteen months of age and in peak condition the question is now whatLadislaus and Marion, his handlers, think they have a hot one on their hands and want to discuss long range plans. We have been putting aside money which we saved by using ringside pickup and are now contemplating next steps. We decided to sit down and talk about the future, poorhouse or not.Well I said, never in my wildest dreams did I think our puppy would grow up like this. I hoped he would finish easily but this is more than I was prepared for. Grace smiled with contentment, yes she said, but wasn't it fun I had to agree that basking in the reflected light of atop winning dog was heady stuff indeed.We had been welcomed and congratulated to a fare-thee-well. Everyone seemed to love Rudolph and wanted to offer suggestions on what to do next. Frankly, we were nonplussed.I'm sure Ladislaus and Marion are sincere in wanting us to show Rudolph as a special. But what does that entail How should we go about it How long should we show him And what can we expect in the way of rewardsWell, I said, taking the bull by the horns, I'm going to call them and try to straighten out some of these problems.First off Ladislaus pointed out that Rudolph would be his 2 call dog as he had a German Shorthaired Pointer as his 1 dog. Whoa, hold on a minute, 1 pleaded. What's a 2 dog mean Ladislaus explained that the people who owned the shorthair were senior to us as clients and he had been showing their dog for over a year as a special. Yes, 1 said, but how does that figure when the dogs don't compete in the same group. He pointed out that at some shows they ran two groups at a time. If this occurred, and both dogs had won the breed, he was obligated to take in the German Shorthair. This would also be true in those cases when both dogs won their respective groups. Of course, Marion would take Rudolph on those occasions. Okay, that I could live with for Marion had won with Rudolph already.Marion got on the line to add more details. She explained that showing a dog was only one part of the promotion of a top show dog. Advertising his wins in key dog publications was another aspect of the dog game we needed to learn more about. She explained that advertising and promotion costs could equal their handling fees if we were really serious about it.After clarifying some other points I rang off and did some deep thinking. You know, I said, if we are serious about this whole thing I think we need some good outside advise. Perhaps we could check with Mr. Hallway for he gave us excellent advise when we were getting started.Grace put in a call for Jim and he agreed to meet with us on Thursday night.After arriving at Jim's place we tried to explain our ambition and our confusion about "campaigning" our first dog. Jim nodded his head appreciatively and smiled as we spelled out our dilemma. He had been there before It seems as though he had seriously campaigned three Cocker Spaniel specials to top records.He described the "smooth" career of the first one, who, like Rudolph, had finished at a very young age and had matured into a top flight special. Bomber, a BT had a rocky start, not placing in the group under one of Jim's favorite judges. His handler had expressed doubts that if the dog couldn't win under this judge, how could he expect to win under others. Well, said Jim, I had some fancy talking to do to convince my handler to stay with the dog. At his second show he placed 2nd in the group and he was off to the races. In two years he had 14 Best in Shows, 32 Group 1sfs and numerous group placings. He also won seven specialty shows. He was retired at three years of age when he won his 100th Best of Variety.Now, said Jim, that was the best of all worlds. My second dog was a buff male that finished his championship easily at 18 months of age. He was to be my handler's 2 dog in the sporting group. He also had good dogs in two other groups. Well sir, this was a real complicated problem. My handler didn't have a wife to help him, only young assistants. His 1 dog was a nationally ranked Springer Spaniel who nearly always won his breed. There I was playing second banana toPOMERANIAN REVIEW 69Gaudier, Reg.4 S'' - V4kBIS, BISSCli. Patridk Mir LainyToy Group First Buckhom Valley Kennel GubThank you, Mrs. Beulah Hatch.OwnerBaudier, Reg. Michael Husband 4010 Meridian Houston, IX 77017 713 645-5760Mr was the 2 Pom for 1984 Rutledge Points System.BreederMildred G. Patrick 214 341-8699AgentMichael Collins 3801 W. Huntington Dr. Phoenix, A2 85041 602 268-932570 POMERANIAN REVIEWmy own handler. A real problemBy putting our heads together we came up with a great solution. We recruited another handler who specialized in working dogs but who wanted to break into the sporting group to handle "Frosty." That worked out great as Frosty beat the Springer as often as he was beaten. The second year my handler took Frosty full time and he too had an outstanding career.The third dog, Bingo just was a hard luck dog. Not that he wasn't a winner, it's just that he could have done a lot more with a little bit of luck. For example, he would win the breed at a show where the Best in Show judge had previously given him a Best in Show and raved about him. If he could have gotten through the group he could have been a shoo in for Best in Show. Often as not he would go 2nd or 3rd in the group and that big win went aglimmering. Let me tell you, campaigning a dog is a tale of "almosts" and "could have been."You see it's like a baseball game. In baseball you have to get men on base before they can score. In dogs you have to win the breed before you can get into the group. Getting a Best in Show win is tantamount to hitting a grand slam homer. Usually you have to get through three different judges in the breed, for the group, and lastly for Best in Show. It's easier said than done.Tell me, have I encouraged or discouraged you Grace popped up and said, well, neither, but you do have us intrigued. How would you suggest westart RudolphJim thought a minute and then he said, if you are not scared off then you might make a specials owner at that. Before I begin, let me tell you the hardest part of owning a special. First off you probably won't make many of the more distant shows so you will be sitting at home on Saturday and Sunday waiting for the word. Boy, oh boy, you sweat out those phone calls. If the call doesn't come by dinner time you are in anguish because its so late in the day. Either your dog has gone all the way to Best in Show and your handler is tied up as a result or you bombed and he doesn't want to call and give you the bad news. It's enough to give you ulcers. If you notice the carpet around the telephone still has the furrows I plowed in it while I was sweating out those calls. I suggest that you have a specific arrangement with your handler that he calls at a specific time after each show, win, lose or draw. While it's more expensive, it's easier on the stomach. Besides, who needs a nervous breakdown to go with the billsOkay, now let's get down to cases. I do have some specific suggestions about specialing a dog. They are1. Start your dog under the most favorable circumstances. Pick a judge that likes his type and preferably has given you a Best of Breed before.2. Have the dog in prime show condition and be sure he is well trained.3. In the beginning show only under judges whom you feel will give you a-fair shake and whose reputation you know.4. Remember the impact of an important win should be felt far beyond the smal I audience who witnessed the win. Good pictures in breed and all breed magazines soon after the win are important.5. Advertise big when you have something to say. Run a constant ad with a "yearly" look, but change the text, pictures and size to take advantage of current events.6. In the beginning stress show wins in your advertising then bitches being bred to him and then wins of his offspring.7. Vary pictures of the dog from posed show wins to stop action and informal shots. They must be excellent pictures or they will come back to haunt you. When in doubt about the quality of a photo don't run it.8. Even after his show career is off and running don't show at every show. Some judges are just bad news. Work with your handler to prepare a list of competent judges you will show under.9. Stress all breed shows and group winning. Too many dogs are shown only under specialty judges. Get Rudolph's picture before the all breed judges in an understated by dramatic way. Send a good picture judge has to look good too on all group and BIS wins to the judges thanking them.10. Be a good sport. Take your wins in all modesty. Congratulate the winner of that day try to be sincere about it your turn is next. Build good will for yourself and your dog. This pays off in many ways. Your wins will be popular and people won't use "you" as the reason for not breeding to or talking up your dog..11. Do not abuse ring stewards or show officials because you're having a bad day. Be courteous ata times.12. Don't gossip And don't bad mouth your opposition.13. Be sure your dog is treated well in the ring by your handler. Have an understanding that hePOMERANIAN REVIEW 71vmi C.VsirasjJfcVJ3S5__Ch. Timothys General BeauregardTimothy's Pomeranians proudly announces its first homebred champion. Beau is pictured at the beginning of his show career last spring with a Croup 2 under distinguished judge Sari Brewster Tietjen. After limited campaigning, he finished his championship early this year with back to back majors from noted Pom judges Maxine Beam and Edd Embry Bivin.This southern gentleman is a lovely bright orange, is exprement found and moves beautifully.Timothy Pomeranians are a careful combination of Great Elms and Hadleigh lines. Both Beau and his father, Timothy Hope's Col. Mosby are at stud. Puppies occasionally.All inquiries answered promptly.pending AKC confirmation.Jane McDaniel 264 N. Cherokee Rd. Social Circle, CA 30279 404 464-201272 POMERANIAN REVIEWis not to be forced if he is having an off day.Okay, with those guidelines you should be in good shape. Now you should appreciate the fact that when you decide to special a dog you enter into another contest outside the show ring. This is for show win points. A number of dog magazines keep track of your dog's winnings and automatically tabulate how you do within your breed, within your group and how you do against all comers. Like it or not, you're entered. These magazines usually release their data quarterly. So you're in the running once started it can become an all consuming passion to have a dog in the top ten winners I know, I've been there. Be careful you don't sacrifice your integrity and that of your handler just to get those points.Added to these contests Ken-L-Ration Food Company picks a "Dog of the Year" and their top choice from each group to honor at Westminster Dog Show time. Some magazines do the same thing. It gets to be a whole contest within a contest, within a contest.Last, but an extremely important point. Know when to quit Set goals that can be realistically achieved and stay with them. If 50 Bests of Breed is your goal within two years quit when you get there. There area number of reasons for this. First, don't wear out your welcome. Believe it or not, people within your own breed will not like your hogging all the top wins. They want a chance too. No matter if yours is the best dog, facts don't count here, emotions such as envy and jealousy do. To keep good relations in your breed once your dog is out winning make your realistic goals known. Your fellow competitors can survive since they know there will be an end to your reign.I know, I know, you're going to say, "What if the dog does so fantastically well it would be criminal not to continue to show him After all he might set records for the breed, etc." Well, I am sure you will get strong opinions on the other side of this issue but it is my opinion that if you are going to continue on as a breeder and exhibitor for the long haul, it's better for your strategy to be to "lose the battle but win the war." By this I mean by giving others a chance you enhance your standing with your neighboring breeders and build your reputation for the long haul. If, when you are a more senior breeder and have demonstrated you can breed top dogs regularly, then you can really get serious. You will be deserving then. It's just a part of human nature that others will begrudge your wins now but won't 10 years from now after you haveproven yourself.Grace and I sat there stunned. Wow That's quite a jungle out there isn't it Alright what if Rudolph does as well as Marion and Ladislaus think he will Then what Are there any returns on our enormous investmentWell, yes and no, said Jim, First off there will be trophies galore for top wins. Get yourself a trophy case. Some will be silver or silver plate. Actually, some like chafing dishes, bread trays and ice buckets are usually household items. Of course, with a top winner you start getting lots of duplicates. Additionally there are many winged victory type trophies of varying sizes. Money no, trophies yes.Grace again asked is there any possibility of offsetting our costs Yes, there is, said Jim, but not from your show wins themselves. If Rudolph does well, and since he comes from topflite bloodlines, you could expect a reasonable return from stud services. Good I said, at last a ray of light. How does that workJim pointed out that we should get a stud fee somewhere around the low middle area of what was being asked in our breed at first. Then as his offspring start to win to raise the stud fee to a higher level. Now before you start counting all that money you must appreciate the fact that while Rudolph is being campaigned he will be living with his handlers. That means they will be handling the breeding of the bitches sent to your dog. This means that you had better find out their terms for picking up bitches at the airport, boarding them until ready to breed, supervising the matings, etc. You may not come out with much in the way of a net profit from each breeding.Of course when he has retired from the show ring and is living at home you will get all of the stud fee. However, it's now your obligation to pick up the bitches, board them, etc. This means you may want to plan on having a small kennel of your own. You need to look into zoning laws and the like. Don't look so startled. It's all a part of that madness called the "dog game."If you're still game and it looks like you are, may I wish you good luck. Please let me know how Rudolph does. If you need any other questions answered feel free to give me a call.With Jim's good advise ringing in our ears, we struck out into the night determined to do it right the first time around.Stick around and find out what happens next.POMERANIAN REVIEW 73Jestoms Pomeranians proudly presentsChipperr9AC Ch. Emcee's Chips Ahoy of CoySpecialty Winner Congratulations to his first litterCh. Harbin's Time To Pop The Cork, finished as a puppy with a Group placement. Owner, Irene Harbin.Jestom's First Edition, just beginning and already pointed. Owner, K. Powers. Harbin's April Love, Reserve Winners Bitch at the Philadelphia Specialty. Owner, C. Roberts.Emcee's Chips Star of India, owned by M. and B. Carson.We sincerely thank Morris and Betty Carson for letting us own this lovely winning and producing Pom.Hopefully we will be able to present puppies to compliment Chipper from linebred bitches."Our Aim is Quality."LtCmdr. and Mrs. T.L. Stephens 322 158th St. S.W.Lynnwood, WA 98037 206 743-350674 POMERANIAN REVIEWClio Bi-lVlar Sundance KidMultiple Best in Show winner.PULL.mjrrTil- 'm4_ lr v^ 'f ^TOYCROUP... and now listed as a Top Producer for 1984.All of his champion offspring finished on or before one year of age and all had group placements.Thank you, Wanda and Dudley Roach for selling me Ch. Queenaire Coup D'Etat. I've looked a long time for this quality in a male to cross with Sonny's daughters.BiMar P omeramansPOMERANIAN REVIEW 76IX--------- ---------------------------------------------------------- xx M XV vFor ale 4j lb. sable male by Ch. Tomanoll's Tiny Teddy Bear, out of a Great Elms black and tan female. Proven producer. Heavy coat. Two red-orange males whelped 7484 by Bis Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance Kid, out of a Ch. Bonner's Co-Starlynn NewsmakerCh. Great Elms Timstopper Too female. Show prospects. Red sable female by Ch. Tomanoll's Tiny Teddy Bear, out of a Ch. Golden Clow NipCh. Sunras Lil Beaver female. AKC pointed and dam of two AKC champions. Freewhelper. Bred to BIS Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance Kid. Two young red males sired by BIS Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance Kid. Show prospects. Baby Faces. Heavy coats. Red sable female. Scotia bloodlines. Bred to Ch. Queenaire Coup D'Etat. Free whelper and litter sister to an AKC champion. Red female by Ch. Shirwood Golden Nugget, out of a daughter of Ch. Lennis Tequila Sunrise. Dam of AKC major pointed offspring. Freewhelper.We have other top quality males and females ready to go. Please call evenings or weekends.BI-MAR POMERANIANSMary A. Rosenbaum 36520 28th Avenue South Federal Way, Washington 98003 206 838-6397 206 927-236976 POMERANIAN REVIEWNotes on the Origin and Development of the German Spitzby William LedbetterThe German Spitz varieties, progenitors of the American Pomeranian, belong to the few dog breeds, the origin and development of which can be traced with a high degree of accuracy. In remains of the oldest human settlements which have been discovered up until the present time, dating back to the latter part of the Early Stone Age for example, in the lake dwellers' villages discovered throughout Switzerland, in German and other Central European countries Lake Constance, Lake Ladoga, Bieler Lake skeletons of predominantly one dog breed have been found. Because these well-preserved skeletons were discovered in peat-moss layers of the lakes and swampy moors or peat-bogs, rich in the excellent preservative tannic acid, this breed was named Torfhund "peat-moss dog" or Canis familiaris palustris Ruetimeyer. The German archaeologist Karl Ludwig Ruetimeyer was probably the first person who undertook the task of classifying these canine skeletons. Especially the well-preserved skull of one dog inspired him to seek a connection and relationship to modern dog breeds. He discovered that not only the form, but also the size of these skeletons corresponded very closely to that of the present-day German Middle Spitz 11-14 inches height at the withers. This canine prototype changed very little during the following Bronze Age 1900-800 B.C.f7]It is assumed that this first house dog served mainly to guard and warn his master of wild animals, which were a constant source of danger to Stone Age man. Thus, a sharp sense of hearing and an alertly keen, watchful eye are original characteristics of our Spitz and Pomeranians, which have been preserved up to the present time. [7]With the cultural progress of Stone Age man, the appearance of the "Torfspitz" changed. This transformation could have resulted either from selective breeding or from selection due to environmental influences. To one extreme, the dynamic transformation caused by climate led to the development of a larger prototype, theoriginal size of which corresponds approximately to that of the present-day Wolfspitz Keeshond. Food shortage, or selective breeding toward a dog requiring a minimum of maintenance, was probably the evolutionary force toward a smaller prototype, which, of course, underwent over many centuries innumerable further mutative changes, which are manifest in the various skull forms. The brain cavity became enlarged, the facial portion became somewhat shortened with a more pronounced stop or discontinuation from the brain capsule, and a more sharply protruding occiput back of the head was developed. Generally speaking, this smaller prototype resembled larger modern-day Pomeranians or German Kleinspitz 9-10y2 inches height at the withers. [7]The skull of the orignial prototype differentiated simultaneously in another direction an elongated brain cavity with a lower-set occiput, coupled with a less-shortened facial portion without a pronounced stop or discontinuation from the brain capsule was the result. More and more, the form of a Pinscher or Schnauzer skull is recognizable.[7]The prehistorical Spitz and Pomeranians had generally a lower nasal opening and a more narrow nasal tube and cavity than do modern dog breeds. The olfactory organ and sense of smell were only developed mutatively, thus gradually, during the course of time to their present perfection. [7]To summarize, two present-day groups remain as direct descendants of the Torfhund all German Spitz varieties, progenitors of the Pomeranian, and all varieties of the Pinscher and Schnauzer. Professor Ludwig Beckmann, one of Germany's leading canine experts at the turn of the century, wrote in his History and Description of the Modern Dog Breeds Braunschweig, Germany 1904 2]"The Spitz-like dogs represent definitely in all cultures the oldest form of our domesticated dog. . . . The skull of the Torfhund showed an elegant form the brain capsule was somewhatPOMERANIAN REVIEW 77LabradorsBANDBOXSmooth Fox TerriersCh. Scott's Little Buddy Buddy Ch. Wee Moneymaker of Southmont Coldia Jones Horne Ch. Pomirish Lil GuyCh. Apple's Traveling Buddy Traveler's KatinaJewel's Shadow of CidgetCH. POMIRISH LI'L GUY'S HUNDR'D PRUFPomirish Pooh Bear's Tigger Can. Ch. Pomirish Tigger's Hungy Bear N Edna PlenettePomirish Cream Puff's Carry OnShamrock's Pomirisn Gem Smoky Ch. Pomirish Cream PuffScotia Double Cr Da 'O Cavilier"Poofie," our multi-group winning cream has sired champion, group winning and major pointed get. A young cream son needs only a major to finish a cream daughter 5 singles. His orange centennial BBE winner has 7 points, has regrown coat and will be back in the ring with Sally in June. Poof has a litter due 519 out of a bright, clear orange 4 lb. May Morning-bred bitch.Britton's Romeo Baby's Little BitseyPepper Pod's Baby Love Maples RovwJy BoyCh. Lennis's Tar Baby of Great Elms Maples VickeyMaples Little MitzieCH. LENNIS SOUTHERN NIGHTSBaby's Little Bitsey Maples Mighty Mite Maples Little Jewel Maples Lassie SueBaby's Little Bitsey Maple's Little Mitzie Gaylor Sandy"Boo Boo," our dark red sable is siring sound, typey, heavy coated pups including some blacks, black and tans and blues. We are expecting a litter by him out of a cream sable May Morning-bred gal with several super May Morning blacks behind her.Something out of the above litters may be available but we do wish to keep up our May Morning line and our MM girls and boys are no longer young.Promising cream sable male whelped 117. "Poofie" x Lennis Bandbox Dweezel.Nancy and DeForest Bartholomew, Sr. Rt. 1 Box 182501 438-5733 Ola, AR 7285378 POMERANIAN REVIEWconstant suspicion and distrust of all that is unfamiliar, combined with an uncorruptible, unbribable loyalty, as well as an absolute disinterest in roaming, prowling or straying proverbial alert watchfulness and vigilance, coupled with high intelligence and dedication these and other qualities make the Spitz the German favorite for homestead, household, hearth and heart. [3,6,7]The back sides of the legs should be feathered profusely the forelegs from the elbow joint to the lower foreleg joint and the hindlegs from the top of the rump to right before the hocks. The medium-sized head should appear, when observed while looking down from above the dog, broadest at the rear and wedge-shaped in form, it should become gradually narrower as the observer's eye moves toward the nose tip. FromAn example of the Small Spitz [9-11 inches at the withers] in Black.the side, a moderate stop can be observed. The muzzle is not too long, and its length must show a balanced proportional relationship to the forehead and the upper portion of the head. The nose is round and small. The pigmentation on the nose and around the eyes and lips must be pure jet black on dogs with black, white, red-orange, red or Keeshond-colored wolf-gray coats. Chocolate-coated dogs must have dark brown pigmentation on the nose and around the lips and eye-rims. The lips must not sag down and should form no folds at the lip-corners. The dark-colored eyes are medium in size, almond-shaped and slightly slanted. The neck should be medium in length. The back should be as short as possible, perfectly straight, but at thewithers very slightly higher than toward the rear. The brisket is deep the ribs are well-rounded and the belly moderately raised toward the rear. The hindlegs may be slightly angular at the hocks. [3,6,7]SIZESKeeshonden Wolfspitz 45-55 cm height at the withersGiant German Spitz 40-50 cm height at the withersMiddle Spitz 29-36 cm height at the withers, ideal height being 32 cm at withersSmall Spitz 23-28 cm height at the withers correspond to larger PomeraniansDwarf Spitz under 22 cm height at the withers correspond to 3-5 pound Pomeranians. COLORSKeeshonden Wolfspitz Wolf-gray, which is a silver-gray with a blackish tinge on the individual guard hair tips on the muzzle, in the area around the eyes, on the legs, on the belly and on the tail, the fur is light-shaded.Giant German Spitz Black- the undercoat as well as the skin must be dark, and the outer coat must be jet black without any white spots or other markings White both outer coat and undercoat must be pure white without any yellowish tinges, not even on the ears Chocolate the chocolate must be dark chocolate, uniformly distributed Red-orange or Red a solid red color without sable or black shadings in the middle color position of the RAL international color scale.Middle Spitz colors as with the Giant German Spitz and Keeshond Wolfspitz.Small Spitz colors as with the Giant German Spitz and Keeshond Wolfspitz.Dwarf Spitz all colors allowed, since many have been imported from England and America, where there is no color-breeding background. MAJOR FAULTSFlat head domed "Apple-shaped" head eyes too large eyes too lightly pigmented bulging "pop-eyes" entropion ears too long or set too widely apart floppy ears not held erectly flesh colored nose flesh-colored eyerims or lips tail which does not lie firmly on the back tail which is too short wavy, curly or shaggy coat andor coat with partings a mask which is too dark white spots or patches anywhere For Reds and Red-oranges white or too lightly-shaded feathering of hindquarters andor tail improperPOMERANIAN REVIEW 799UN FOXtp KVi-v..VK3aSMC-r.fv ' -Ch. Sun Fox I Love Lennis"Spi" presents his first grand-kids . . .At stud to approved females. Fee 100. Pedigree on request. Ch. Sun Fox Image of Olde"Rev" presents more of his kids . . .At stud to approved females. Fee 100. Pedigree on request.rjkSun Fox Storlite X-Mas Sparkle Sun Fox And Everything NiceCh. Sun Fox Lennis Image of Olde x Mavalee's Paprika of Sun Fox"Sparkle" "Spice"Best of luck to Gayle Griffin, Starlite Kennels, and Sparkle. With both Spi and Rev behind her, she should produce beautifully for you "Spice" is remaining with us. She is so much like her Granddad Spi.Ed and I wish the best of luck to Margaret Ontiveros, Goldsun Poms, of San Diego and "Brandi," Goldsun Windwalker O' Sun Fox. We hope he continues to show and produce nicely for you. We enjoy your longdistance friendship tremendously.,Best of luck at the shows.Claudia Lis and Edward Braczyk 617 454-162512 Cliffside Road Lowell, MA0185280 POMERANIAN REVIEWsmall Spitz named "Belferlein" that he promised him a stool by his side in heaven. In many of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's letters to and from his family, their small Spitz "Pimped" is an amusing source of entertainment. After Mozarf s death, the following words to an imcompleted musical aria were found "Du kannst gewiss nicht treulos sein, ach nein, ach nein, mein Spitz" "You could never be disloyal to me, of that I'm certain Oh no, oh no, my Spitz" Unfortunately the melody was never found. Especially Welhelm Busch made the German Spitz immortal in his verses. Who has not read the stories about the little Katzenjammer Kids," Max and Moritz, especially the one in which Widow Bolte's poor little Spitz was punished for the little rascals' mischief Germans of the Baden-Wuerttemberg area still know and retell the humorous stories dating back to around 1910 about King Wilhelm II of Wuerttemberg and his beautiful Small White Spitz. Germans from the wine- producing regions remember back before World War II, when the farmers brought their wine to town by horse and wagon. Under the coach seat or behind the wine keg always lay the family's Spitz, watchfully observing the unfamiliar surroundings. After business had been transacted and the wine had been brought down into the cellars of the restaurants, the wine producer celebrated with his patrons. In the evening, after the wine producer had left the city and was approaching his home area, it usually occurred that he fell asleep on the seat of his coach. The horse, of course, knew the way back to his stall and the Spitz He had control over everything the farmer, the horse, the wagon, and above all, the farmer's wallet No one even dared to approach his master [4]In the latter part of the 19th Century, the breeding of the German Spitz declined somewhat, due to the fact that special clubs for many other breeds, including new mode breeds, were organized in Germany, one after the other. Not until the year 1899 was the Verein fuer Deutsche Spitze German Spitz Club founded, with which a new epoch for the German Spitz began. The first activities of this club dealt with drawing up the breed standard, which depicted essentially the same sizes and color divisions that exist today. [3]Breed Standard All Varieties Also FCT Standard All German Spitz varieties must be short- coupled, compact and quadratically balanced. The head should appear, as much as possible, wedge-shaped and foxlike. The ears should be small, erect in position, triangular-tipped not rounded and stand together as closely as possible. The scissors bite, whereby the incisors of the upper jaw reach slightly over the incisors of the lower jaw, should be complete expect for premolars in the tiniest variety calledZwergspitzAFour black Small Spitz.i.e. those under 22 cm or 8V4 inches height at the withers.The coat that special characteristic particular to the breed is profuse and of stand-off texture. At the neck, the coat is the thickest and the most profuse, and it forms there a mane-like, thick collar. At the rear of the neck, the coat should stand off in a brush-like manner. Prerequisite for the required stand-off coat is a thick undercoat. A major fault is wavy, curly, shaggy or rolled hair, which would then form a parted flat plinth on the back. The tail, profusely covered with hair, is also a special characteristic of the breed it must be set high, medium in length, turning toward the head over the back immediately at its root, and it should lie firmly and directly on the dog's back its tip should almost touch the mane at the back of the neck. Permissible is also a tail which rolls, but if so, it must lie rolled directly on the back, not to the dog's side a rolled tail should curl to the left on the dog's back. The legs, medium in length, should stand on small, so-called "Cat paws," roundishly tipped with arched toes. The overall expression of the German Spitz is one of saucy boldness, pertness and charming audacity. TheirPOMERANIAN REVIEW 81A ifoL1iPhoto by RobertsQueS.ra CJIW, WrPedigree in Stud Register.OwnerAija Pomeranians Ingrida Casaway 34409 Kinsman Rd. E. Roy, WA 98580 206843-1543HandlerDana Plonkey Randy Cemmill 14815 Manor Way Alderwood Manor, WA 98037 206 743-160182 POMERANIAN REVIEWarched with few pronounced bone ridges, the zygomatic arch was weakly developed, the eye socket was large, the muzzle moderately pointed and relatively short. The bite was still weakly developed."[2]In another section he wrote"The German Spitz varieties surpass all other breeds of domestic dogs in their vigilance. Stable and steadfast, distrustful and suspicious, constantly alert and very observing of all the occurs in their surroundings, they are alarmed by the slightest suspicion of danger or threat to their masters well-being. Every bit of will and energy is dedicated to the watchful protection of their master and to the guardianship of his homestead with a heart-moving devotion unequaled by any other breed."[2]Already in the year 1700, the East German province of Pomerania, which borders on the Baltic Sea and extends from the area west of the Island Ruegen to the Vistula River, was famous for its truly superb White Spitz in various size categories. This explains the name "Pommer" or "Pommerle," which many Germans still call their smaller White Spitz. The English name "Pomeranian" can, of course, be traced back to this German name. The West German province of Baden-Wuerttemberg is regarded as the original home of the Black Spitz varieties, where they are called "Spitzer." [3] In the Stuttgart region and areas surrounding the cities Heidelberg, Heilbronn and Mannheim, the tiny Black Spitz have been bred since the Middle Ages the very small Black Spitz are still often called "Mannheimer Spitz," and it is from this area that Queen Victoria of England imported her orignial breeding stock. [5]In his famous portrait "Morning Stroll" 1785, the British artist Gainsborough shows a beautiful Giant German White Spitz with precisely the typical breed characteristics which have been preserved over thousands of years to the present time. At this time the Giant German White Spitz was the favorite of British High Society. Gainsborough featured these splendid beauties in his paintings again and again. Even the Prince of Wales, who later became Kind Edward VII of England, never traveled away to European resorts without his Giant White Spitz companion. Unfortunately, the outbreak of World War I marked the end of the popularity of this typically German breed in England. [5] After World War'The Small Spitz corresponding to our American Pomeranian is between 9-11 inches at the shoulder. This one is pure white.II, only a very few breeders remained in Germany to keep this variety from becoming extinct. The Giant White Spitz had accompanied German emigrants to the Volga River in the Soviet Ukraine and to Canada and the United States, where they were, unfortunately, not preserved as a pure breed [3] the smaller American Eskimo Spitz UKC is said to have been partially derived from German-American remnants of the Giant German White Spitz.In the 19th Century, Queen Victoria of England imported smaller German Spitz, which she called "Pomeranians." Her "Cona," one of the top prize-winning "Pomeranians" at British shows, is said to have been bred directly from German imports. Her favorite, "Windsor's Marco," was a German Spitz, which Queen Victoria purchased in ltaly.[3]By the beginning of the 19th Century, the color-breeding of the German Spitz had already made considerable progress and the color divisions already existed the results of century-long breeding efforts. [3]The golden age of the German Spitz is the period before railroads and trains traversed the country-side. One or more Spitz were the dependable companions of the German carters, coach or wagon drivers and navigators on the rivers and Baltic or North Sea. The popularity of the German Spitz was depicted by many German writers of that period, for example Gustav Grenssen in]oern Uhl and Joseph von Lauff. The famous artist Ludwig Richter portrayed the Spitz in many of his delightful pictures. Even long before that, Martin Luther was so fond of his continued on p. 776.POMERANIAN REVIEW 83cjCenette Pi omeraruandBreeders of fine Poms since 1957 4345 Rogers Lake Road Kannapolis, N. C. 28081 Phone 704 938-2042 K. G. GRIFFITH, OwnerCL Cjt-eal CLi Jl'il Wan of Jenette3Vi lbs. Orange. Stud Fee 47.00Congratulations to the Procters of Harlow Kennels on their newly finished Ch. Jeromy of Lenette. Jeromy was sired by Ch. Great Elms Models Timstopper, out of Doll Baby of Lenette. Jemmy's litter sister also has points towards her championship.We have 5 new female puppies sired by Ch. Woods Magic Masterpiece and Ch. Models Free Way. They are concentrated Great Elms and Model breeding.84 POMERANIAN REVIEWFrom head. . .APPEARANCE The Pomeranian in build and appearance is a cobby, balanced, short-coupled dog. He exhibits great intelligence in his expression, and is alert in character and deportment.BODY The back must be short and topline level. The body is cobby, being well ribbed androunded. The di.....................................................wide.orisket is fairly deep and not tooEARS Small, carried erect and mounted high on the head, and placed not too far apart..i'ANECK AND SHOULDERS The next is rather short, its base set well back on the shoulders. The Pom is not straight-in-shoulder, but has sufficient lay-back of shoulders to carry the neck proudly and high. Out at elbows or shoulders is a major fault.TAIL The tail is characteristic of the breed. It turns over the back and is carried flat, set high. It is profusely covered with hair.HEAD Well-proportioned to the body, wedge- shaped but not domed in outline, with a fox-like expression. There is a pronounced stop with a rather fine but not snipey muzzle, with no lippiness.. . . to Tail.Ch. Morenos Critics Choice Has It AWUntouched and in his natural pose in the ring.SmokeyPOMERANIAN REVIEW 857HoneMAIf you think "Smokey" excells in looks, you should see his offspring.Needless to say, we are proud to be his human family.Remember to join the "By Choice" GenerationsOur new boys to consider. . .Ch. Morenos Night Storm By ChoiceBlack, 4 lbs.Morenos CC Jr. By ChoiceOrange, 3Vi lbs.Being shown now.At the tender age of 7 months, CC has Reserve wins from the 6-9 puppy class and an all breed Best in Match.nMorenos Ultra Light By ChoiceCream, 4 lbs.To be shown soon.Willy is sound, typey and is now owned by Mary Walsh. He will be shown by Pat Keen when he is more coated.All inquiries answered promptly. Pedigrees sent on request. We are just 3 minutes from San Francisco Airport for pick up.Julie and Conzalo Moreno 1636 Claremont Dr.San Bruno, CA 94066 415 583-4973after 10 a.m. ourtime, please86 POMERANIAN REVIEWTexican Pomeraniansproudly presentsfiCh. Texican's Great Balls O'FireCh. Tomboy's Pico Chico x Texican's Miss IndependenceG.B. finished with 4 majors and his first time out as a special, he took BOB and Croup 1 under respected breeder-judge Mr. Edd E. Bivin. Second time shown as a special he took BOB and Croup 3 under Mrs. Bessie Pickens. Our sincere thanks to both.Watch for this super-moving youngster as a special in '85.Breeder-AgentErika K. Moureau 21522 Rosehill Church Rd. Tomball, TX 77375 713351-7907OwnerNina Berry 203 Larry Street Iowa, LA 70647 318 582-6690POMERANIAN REVIEW 87''V Sound legs high tailset 4 lb. orange sable. Sire of champions and pointed puppies.AC Ch. Sisson's Cino Caybit Ch. Sisson's Dukes Little Big Man Joda Pollyanna Sisson's Silver DollarCh. This Time Dark Chaos JodaChoas Katrina Joda Jolly Tootsie Toy AC CH. ANADORS DRAGON SMASHER Randy's Dandy Wee Tuffy Ch. Pomirish Finally A Man Pomirish Golden Moon Pomirish Little MatildaCh. Scotia Cay's Spectacular Scotia Double Cr Da O' CavilierCh. Scotia Cav's Lay A Wey BrochureANADORS POMERANIANSAnn and Gene Welshinger Rt. 2, Box 448 Superior, Wl 54880 715399-27024Fee on Request.LaRita's Takesonetoknowone Ch. Que Sera Spirit of LaRita LaRita's Top Doll By Kash Ch. Que Sera Firefox of LaRita Jabil'sXtra Special Que Sera Sassy Lass of LaRita LaRita's Top Doll By Kash AIJA'S QUE SERA CALL ME MRLaRita's Takesonetoknowone Ch. Que Sera Spirit of LaRita LaRita's Top Doll By Kash Que Sera GG's Blythe SpiritGolden Clow Sugar George Ch. Que Sera Cigi of Golden Glow Ch. Bet-Lu's Little Duke's JoyAIJAIngrida Gasaway 34409 Kinsman Ra E.Roy, WA 98580 206843-1543 VAristic Gay Playboy Ch. Jan's Little Rea PodAmber's Ginger of Shady Grove Ch. Patrick's Mr. Kelley Jan's Smarty Boy Patrick's Miss Tonya Debbie's Susanne CH. PATRICK'S MR LARRYCh. Duke's Li I Red Baron of O'Kala Ch. Mac's Four on the Floor of O'Kala McDougall's Gay Misty Junior Ch. Patrick's Miss MischiefCh. Jan's Little Red Pod Ch. Patrick's Miss Precious Bit CCold Chips Tinker BellBAUDIER, REG.Michael Husband 4010 MeridianHouston, TX 77017 713645-5760BISand BISS winner 2 Pom 1984 Aristic linebred88 POMERANIAN REVIEWA top producer each year sire of 20 champions including BIS, Croup and Specialty winners. Stud Fee 150.00Ch. Balir's Solitaire Ch. May Morning Bravo Bravo May Morning Susie Q Ch. Great Elms Timstopper Again Pomwin Busybody May Morning Social Lion May Morning Alice CH. THELDUN'S ALMOND FUDGECh. Thelcolynn's Showstopper Ch. Blair's SolitaireBlair's Adorable Bit O Cold Ch. Dunn's Little Tina PreshusCh. May Morning Bravo Bravo May Morning Sweet Mary Ann May Morning Honey ChileBEV-NOR POMSBev Norris 7747 Meadow Rd.Pasadena, MD 21122 301255-1343t ir1 Pom for 1981,1982,1983 24 BIS, 5 Spec. Sire of BIS winners and Ch. Stud Fee 150.00.Ch. May Morning Bravo Bravo May Morning Social Lion May Morning Alice Ch. Theldun's Almond Fudge Ch. Blair's Solitaire Ch. Dunn's Little Tina Preshus May Morning Sweet Mary Ann CH. BEV-NOR'S TOASTED FUDGECh. Great Elms Timstoppers Image Ch. Lennis' Tar Baby of Great Elms Great Elms Angel Bev-Nor's Sweet and Sassy Lennis'Tom Tom Britton's Little Miss Muffet Lennis' Spungold JulieBev Norris and Ed Jenner7747 Meadow Rd.Pasadena, MD 21122 301255-1343Ch. May Morning Bravo Bravo May Morning Social Lion May Morning Alice Ch. Theldun's Almond Fudge Ch. Blair's Solitaire Ch. Dunn's Little Tina Preshus May Morning Sweet Mary Ann CH. BEV-NOR'S NEW CREATIONCh. Model's Truly A Diamond Great Elms Tar BabyApple's Traveling Cricket Bev-Nor's TessCh. Great Elm'sTimstopper's Image Great Elms Sable Missie Great Elms DollyBev Norris and Ed Jenner7747 Meadow Rd.Pasadena, MD 21122 301255-1343Finished as a puppy at 7Vi months with group placements. Puppy picture.POMERANIAN REVIEW 89v.3 lb. true cream very small ears, short body high tailset. Proven. At stud to approved bitchesCh. Creat Elms Timstopper Again Ch. Great Elms Timstopper's Image Great Elms Linda Ch. Postscript's E-Mage-N-MeCh. Theldun's Tim Dandee of Edney Ednes Miss Patty Cake Eanes TaffyAC CH. MI-DEE MIKIE OF THE PINESCh. Bonner's Darlastvle Xmas Toy Ch. Bonner's Krispris Golden Comet Bonner's Pep-R-Sun Prissy Pod The Pines Touch of ClassDeBurger's Captain Midnight Adkins Black Winnie The Poo Adkin's Black Madge of DinoDOVER POMSKathryn Hartz 319 Ardmore One Trenton, NJ 08629 609695-1642Canadian pointed 4Vi lb. Black Ch. progeny Sire of blues, blacks, sables heavy boned, small ears, heavy coat. Call for stud fee.Ch. May Morning Bravo Bravo May Morning Social Lion May Morning Alice Ch. Theldun's Tim Dandee of Edney Ch. Blair's Solitaire Ch. Dunn's Tina PreshusMay Morning Sweet Mary Ann CH. CAMELOT'S MIGHTY THOR Little Kissin Teddy Bear Ednes Midnight Spirit Fabulous Brandy Scorpio's Midnight Madness Peter's Tinker Toy Little Miss Muff i n XX Majestic MistyHOLIHOUSE POMSPatricia Eik Foley 657 2nd St.Trenton, NJ 08611 609394-3459 or 0298 1Jt.Billy, 3Vi lb. orange sable major pointed. High tail set, short body. Proven. At stud to approved bitches.Ch. Stylemaster of Nanjo Jacks Red Gypsy Timmy Ruhl's AbbyFlemington Jacks Gypsy TimmyCh. Hillside's Little Pepper Red Jack's Red Heidi The Witch Cappoquin Ready To Go EDNA'S LITTLE BRONCOMay Morning Wizard Blue Brian CBairnMay Morning Midnight Folly Flemington Jack's Black TessiCh. Hillside's Little Pepper Red Jack's Red Heidi The Witch Cappoquin Ready To GoDOVER POMSKathryn Hartz 319 Ardmore One Trenton, NJ 08629 609695-164290 POMERANIAN REVIEW\\0F.\vi7 lb. Black and White Parti with Blaze. True Pom type high set ears broad muzzle good bite sound structure. Producer of parti black and white and parti chocolate and white w blazes solid chocolate, beaver, black and white.Gorrin Chaco of Great Elms Org's Precious Panda Bear Park's Kewpie Doll Pombreden's Miracle of JesusGorrin Chaco of Great Elms Pombreden's Pentacostal Parti Gorrin Chocolate Coco Puff POMBREDEN'S READ LUKE SIXTEEN Kneeland's Mr. Chips Gorrin Chaco of Great Elms Ebony SapphirePombreden's Ima A Christian PTLMr. Chocolate of LK Mathews Flaming Orange of LK Mathews Princess JessicaDOVER POMSKathryn Hartz 319 Ardmore One Trenton, NJ 08629 609695-1642iWinner of 4 National Specialties and 6 Bests in Show.Ch. Great Elms Timstopper Again Ch. Creider's Timothy Topcat Creider's Miss Maggie Ch. D-Nee's Darin' DinadanCh. Queenaire's Jigger O' Scotch Ch. D-Nee's 'Dorable Dazzler D-Nee's 'Dorable Dolly CH. D-NEE'S DARIN' DUFFIECh. Queenaire's Jigger O' Scotch Ch. D-Nee's Call Me Wart D-Nee's 'Dorable Dolly D-Nee's Dawdling Dumplin'Shamrock's Pomirish Gem Smoky D-Nee's D-Lite of PomirishScotia Double Cr Da O' CavilierContact HandlerJacqueline Liddle15630 Ridgemont Prior Lake, MN 55372 612447-49010Ch. Duke's Little Red Baron of O'Kala Ch. Tomanoll's Tiny Town Talk Ch. Tomanoll's Wee Go Go Girl Ch. Tomanoll's Wee Short Stack Ch. Tomanoll's Tiny Tornado O' Mac Tomanoll's Red's Beautiful Tomanoll's Tiny Tiffany CH. CIRCLE M COMES A HOSSMANCh. Bonner's Darlastyle Xmas Toy Ch. Bonner's Kristin StarmistCh. Bonner's Pepper K-Goldmist Circle M Patty Pepper CeeCh. Ken-Gay's Sammy Boy O My African QueenThorstad's Spungold LadyID'S POMPOUS POMSJanet Hovey and Dan Farrell 1163 Hwy 26 Blackfoot, ID 83221 208684-4648POMERANIAN REVIEW 91i_'V A\'V\ .TSire of 4 Champions.4'A lb. dark orange. Fee 150.00. 603435-8731Ch. Nan jo Masterpiece ACBdaCh. Nanjo Interlude Thelcolynn's Tiny Tyeca AC Ch. Jabil's Simply Smashing AC Ch. Topaze Sir Blitzen Jabil's Sun Goddess Jabil Petite Delilah CD CH. JABIL'S SIMPLY SINFULACBda Ch. Nanjo Interlude AC Ch. Topaze Sir BlitzenCh. Topaze Duchess of Jeribeth Jabil's Sun GoddessCh. Scotia Cavalier's Dream Boy Jabil Petite Delilah CD Ch. Roanoke's Band BoxJABILJessie and Barbara Young Rt. 8, Box251, Loudon Ridge Rd.Loudon, NH 03301A c..354 lb. Orange. ShiptoBoston. Fee150.00 603435-8731.Ch. Blair's Solitaire Ch. May Morning Bravo Bravo May Morning Susie Q May Morning Social LionCh. Great Elms Timstopper Again May Morning Alice Pom win Busybody CH. DAISY'S LITTLE BIT OF JABILACBdaCh. Nanjo Interlude Ch. Topaze Pumkin SeedCh. Mayken's Sun Witch of Topaze Jabil Daisy MaeACBda Ch. Nanjo Interlude Jabil's Serendipity Girl Jabil Petite Delilah CDJABILJessie and Barbara Young Rt. 8, Box251, Loudon Ridge Rd.Loudon, NH 03301y_ Sireof 2 Champions.4 lb. Orange. Fee 150.00 603435-8731Ch. Nanjo Masterpiece ACBdaCh. Nanjo Interlude Thelcolynn's Tiny Tyeca AC Ch. Jabil's Simply Smashing AC Ch. Topaze Sir Bl itzen Jabil's Sun GoddessJabil Petite Delilah CD CH. HI TIME SIMPLY JEREMY JABIL Mav Morning Social Lion Ch. Theldun's Tim Dandee of Edney Ch. Dunn's Little Tina Preshus Edney's Sassy SamanthaBeisel's Wee Flashie Red Man Edney's TaffyStafford's Little MittJABILJessie and Barbara Young Rt. 8, Box 251, Loudon Ridge Rd.Loudon, NH 0330132 POMERANIAN REVIEWF 0PSsAm.and Can. Ch.Columbia Pom Club Specialty Winner. Sire of Ch. and pointed get.Ch. Model's Truly-A-Diamond Ch. Chips of DiamondModeY s S0V1A Co\ACh. Emcee's Chips of DiamondCh. Majestic Sparklin' Diamond Emcee's Sparkling HotTamale Emcee's Tartan Tam CH. EMCEE'S CHIPS AHOY OF COYCh. Model's Truly-A-Diamond Ch. Emcee's Solid Cold Diamond Model's Solid Cold Emcee's Golden Girl of TammyCh. Lennis's Tar Baby of Great Elms Emcee's Tartan TamBritton's Little Miss MuffetJESTOM'S POMERANIANSLt. Cmdr. T.L. and Mrs. J. Stephens 322158th St. S.W. Lynnwood, WA 98037 206743-3546-U F5 lb. Red Sable Multiple High in Trial winner. Pointed toward OTCh.Ch. Great Elms Timstopper's Image Ch. Lennis's Tar Baby of Great Elms Great Elms Angel Ch. Lennis' Tar Son's ImageLennis's Cavalier Tigger Tigger Little Tonya Britton's Little Debra LENNIS' RED DENIM LEVI U.D.Bonner's Peppersong Red Elf Bonner's Spungold Prettyelf Bonner's Cheri Pretty Pepper Lennis' Spungold MariaCh. Deli Wee Sun Toy Sun Toy Sparkle of Spungold Lady Ginger Snap IVTammy Carrell Rt. 8, Box 440 Roanoke, VA 240144'A lb. BlackTan Sire of specials quality pups.May Morning Social Lion Ch. Theldun'sTim Dandeeof Edney Ch. Dunn's Little Tina Preshus Ch. Edney's Moe-Best Special OrderCh. Great Elms Timstopper's Image Postscripts Aft'R'Noon Delight MOE-BEST TAN-TALIZERCh. Great Elms Timstopper Image Cheridel Pomesto Remember Me Pomesto Magic Minnie Pomesto CassandraPomesto Mr. Ott Pomesto Sweetie Pomesto Sunny GirlPATTY'S POMERANIANSPatty Jensen 6520 Game Farm Rd. E.Mound, MN 55364 612472-5950POMERANIAN REVIEW 93Red, 4 lb.Ch. Corn's Duke Dragonfly Ch. Mercer's Youngduke of Tim Sue Tim Sue's Cay Butterfly Ch. Mercer's Touch O' DukeCan. Ch. Bonner's Starlyn Prissypuff Ch. Bonner's Starcrest Minette Bonner's Starlyn Modette O MY PATTY'S TOUCH O' PEPPERCh. Bonner's DarlastyleXmas Ch. Bonner's Kristin StarmistCh. Bonner's Pepper-K Coldmist Grde M Patty Pepper CeeCh. Ken-Gay's Sammy Boy O My African QueenThorstad's Spungold LadyO MY POMSOpal R. Dumler 1091 S. Lake Gulch Rd.Castle Rock, CO 80104 303688-3768M\Cream, 5Vi lb.Ch. Bonner's DarlastyleXmas Toy Ch. Bonner's Kristin StarmistCh. Bonner's Pepper-K Coldmist Ch. Patri-Arks Stardust of Mercer Yancy Hardman Van's Champagne Girl Yillie Del Hardman CH. O MY DUSTY GOLD NUGGETCh. Van Hoozer's Lucky Wee Eddie Ch. OMy Traveling Man Bashful Doady Gal OMy TracyCh. Ken-Gay's Sammy Boy Ch. O My BlinkinO My African QueenO MY POMSOpal R. Dumler 1091 S. Lake Gulch Rd.Castle Rock, CO 80104 303688-3768Black, 4 lb. Pointed.Big Boy Bill Sir Puff IVTwixs Lil Bit O' Joy Proffitt's O My O.J.Ch. O My Tiravel ing Man O My Profitable Pumpkin Lady Pom Pom Annie O MY SNICKLEFRITZZwicks Billy Joe Red Silo Inky Dink Red Sila White Cindy O My Shinning Shadow Sir Pun IVPrincess Black VelvetO My Profitable PumpkinOMY POMSOpal R. Dumler 1091 S. Lake Gulch Rd. Castle Rock, CO 80104 303688-376894 POMERANIAN REVIEW Light Orange, 41b.Ch. Lund's Just Dandy of Hadleigh Ch. Scotia Just Dandy's Littleman Ch. Scotia Cavilier's Best Yet Ch. Scotia Littleman SpectacularCh. ScotiaCav's Spectacular Ch. Scotia Specky Molly's Noel Ch. Scotia I'm Molly-Follow Me CH. SCOTIA TIN TIN DENIS THE MENISCh. Russell's Fox Flame Foxy Fagan Ch. Scotia Foxxs Golden NuggetCh. Scotia Rob In's Mamas Happy Girl Scotia Nugget Noel's CorinaCh. Scotia Cav's Spectacular Ch. Scotia Specky Molly's Noel Ch. Scotia I'm Molly-Follow MeSCOTIA POMERANIANSEdna Girardot P.O. Box 646 Floral City, FL 32636VOrange Sable, 41b. Extremely short backed. Fee 150.00. 713592-5407Ch. Lennis' Tar Baby of Great Elms Ch. LennisTequilla Sunrise Britton's Little Debra Gold Gem's Tar Burt of LennisCh. Lennis Tar Baby of Great Elms Lennis Tarnado's Lady Lennis She's A LadyCH. SHAMROCKS'S LITTLE IMAGE MAKERCh. May Kens Little China Bay Aristic Glamrous Ku-Lee Aristic Glamor Doll Shamrocks' Candy KissMoreno's Sunny San of Hadleigh Shamrock's Baby Snooks Dee's Daisy MaeSHAMROCKS' POMERANIANSSheila Marion Rt.2, Box 2690 Cleveland, IX 77327V"xOBlackTan, 4 lb.Extremely short back heavy coat with proper texture. Produces BlackTan. Fee100.00. 713592-5407Ch. Lennis'Tar Baby of Great Elms Ch. Lennis Tequilla Sunrise Britton's Little Debra Gold Gem's Tar Burt of LennisCh. Lennis Tar Baby of Great Elms Lennis Tarnado's LadyLennis She's A Lady SHAMROCKS' TAN-TANIONCh. May Kens Little China Bay Aristic Glamrous Ku-Lee Aristic Glamor Doll Shamrocks' Candy KissMoreno's Sunny San of Hadleigh Shamrocks' Baby Snooks Bee's Daisy MaeSHAMROCKS' POMERANIANSSheilaM. Marion Rt.2, Box2690 Cleveland, TX 77327POMERANIAN REVIEW 955Orange619463-2700Ch. Model's Truly A Diamond Ch. Emcee's Solid Cold Diamond Model's Solid Cold Ch. Millbrook's El Gran Caballero Ch. Lil Elmo of Point Loma Ch. Millbrook's Suzetta Millbrook's White Flair CH. SUNGOLD'S DIAMOND STUD Ch. Sungold's Campus Ch. Sungold's Candy Man Sungold's Dena Sungold's PeggyCh. Sungold's Candy Man Sungold's TammyCh. Sungold's Cay LindaSUNGOLD POMERANIANSAnna LaFortune 3139 Florine Dr.Lemon Grove, CA 92045Red Orange Fee 150.00.Model's Top Kick Ch. Sundot's Just A NipAnn's Little Angel of Sundot Ch. Muller's Just A Nip Jr.Ch. Hadleigh All Star Show Off Blossom View ScarletBlossom View Cold Prince CH. SUNGOLD'S KAZARS QUARTERBACK Ch. Queenaire's Gamboling Man Ch. Sundot's Ramboling Man Ch. Queenaire First Lady Mullet's Rambolin RoseCh. Sundot's Mr. Punch Muller's Best BettMoreno's Naughty But NiceOwnersAnna LaFortune and Richard Lackey17Ch. Model's Truly A Diamond Ch. Emcee's Solid Cold Diamond Model's Solid Cold Ch. Millbrook's El Gran Caballero Ch. Lil Elmo of Point Loma Ch. Millbrook's Suzetta Millbrok's White Flair KAZAR'S SPECTACULAR KIDCh. Scotia Cav's Spectacular Ch. Scotia President Jim Scotia Nikki Tee's Amy Kazaks Little AnnieCh. S.A.M.'s Cay Blade Jo Art's Michele Nap's Rusty StarOwnerRichard Lackey P.O. Box 1404 Yuma, AZ 8536496 POMERANIAN REVIEW318238-0202318238-1648Ch. Queenaire Aristocrat Ch. Mac's Rare Addition Mac's Terrific Doll Ch. Tomanoll's I Got LeggsCh. Mac's Four On The Floor of O'Kala Tomanoll's Me-MeTomanoll's Tiny Tiffany CH. MAC'S MAYBE I WILLCh. Tomanoll's Tiny Town Talk Ch. Mac's Mister Beaux Jangles Ch. Tomanoll's Juliet Ch. Mac's Jennifer JanglesCh. Mac's Rare Addition Ch. Mac's Little Lou Lou Ch. Patrick's Miss PreciousSHY ACRES POMERANIANSAudrey M. Roberts 1410 S. 10th St.Leesville, LA71446VfXL i\r oU2f Sire for 84 including group winners and placers. Fee200.00. 713351-7907Ch. Scotia Cavalier's Spectacular Ch. Scotia President Jim Scotia Nikki Tee's Amy Ch. Sunray's Gold Gems President Major Dink of Sunray Ch. Sunray's Cupie Doll Sungold's Lolly CH. TOMBOY'S PICO CHICOCh. Jeribeth's Dragon Killer Ch. Cold Gem's Fire Dragon Darlin Cold Gem's Cavaliera Rustica Gold Gem's Shannon M' LadyCorrin's Pixietown of Hadleigh Cold Gem's RufflesCorrin's Tracy Cynpeg of ZanowTEXICAN POMERANIANSErika K. Moureau 21522 Rosehill Church Rd.Tomball, TX77375r-Ch. Great Elms Timstopper's Image Ch. Lennis' Tar Baby of Great Elms Great Elms Angel Ch. Lennis Tar Sons ImageLennis' Cavalier Tigger Tigger's Little Tonya Britton's Little Debra CH. LENNIS'S SMOKY MOUNTAIN RAINCh. Great ElmsTimstoppers Image Ch. Lennis' Tar Baby of Great Elms Great Elms Angel Lennis Tarriffic DollLord Chadmore Lennis' Sweet N Sassy Lady ChadmoreTEXICAN POMERANIANSErika K. Moureau 21522 Rosehill Church Rd.Tomball, TX 77375Multi Group PlacerSires perfectly marked blacktans. Fee 150.00. 713351-7907POMERANIAN REVIEW 97ftc Am. and Can. pointed at 10 months. 616683-0214Ch. Dixieland Style Stepper Ch. Millamor's Mark of Dixieland Dixieland's Dragonfly Delite Ch. Millamor's TrademarkCh. Millamor's Rock Music Millamor's Musical Box Millamor's Marlarky MILLAMOR'S I'M A WINDJAMMER Ch. Jeribeth's Silver Sparkle Ch. Millamor's Moon RockMillamor's Lullabyeof Tim Sue Millamor's Rock RosetteCh. Millamor's Mark of Dixieland Millamor's Marrilynn Lou Lan's April ColdWINDJAMMERRobert and Jeanne Stafford1436 Powers Ct.Niles, Ml 49120Orange sable, 4 lb small ears sound movement huge stand-off coat lovely head short back hightailset. Fee100.00. 803593-3600Ch. Lennis' Tar Baby of Great Elms Ch. Lennis Tequilla Sunrise Tigger's Little Tonya Lennis Teakie TooCh. O My Traveling Man Angelica IIO My African Queen WEE HEARTS TEAKIE TOO TOO Sir Bassezz Bourbon BearDavonshire Moonlight Melody Wee Heart's Happy Sugar Smack LLL Happy Country Squire LLL Happy Country GirlLLL Happy Go Lucky TammyWEE HEARTS POMERANIANSCassandra Ready P.O. Box 795 Clearwater, SC 29822Irish Setter red sable, 4V4 lb. Excellent movement small ears, hugh coat, extremely cobby. Proven, produces bt. Fee 100.00. Pic. at 11 months. 803593-3600.Ch. Lennis Tar Son's Image Ch. Lennis Rainmaker Young's Gypsy Tar Baby Sun Fox Lennis Rains It PoursCh. Lennis Tar Son's Image Lennis the Snooty Fox Young's Gypsy Tar Baby WEE HEART'S CHASIN RAINBOWSCh. Great Elms Timstopper's Image Ch. Lennis Tar Baby of Great Elms Great Elms Angel Young's Gypsy Tar BabyLennis Cavalier Tigger Tigger Golden Star Headlight Pla-Mor's Black Eyed-SusanWEE HEARTS POMERANIANSCassandra Ready P.O. Box 795 Clearwater, SC 2982298 POMERANIAN REVIEW- .v Red, 3 lb. short back, baby face, excellent coat. Proven. Fee sent on request. Pic. at 9 months. 803593-3600.Ch. Majestic's Sparkling Diamond Ch. Model's Truly-A-Diamond Ch. Model's Truly Fair Ch. Emcee's Solid Gold Diamond Ch. Model's Son of Fun Model's Solid Cold Model's Bewitched WEE HEART'S PICCOLO OF D'OROCh. Lennis' Tar Baby of Great Elms Ch. Lennis'Tar Son's image Tigger's Little Tonya Lennis' Yappie ToyCh. Great Elms Timstopper Too Lennis Toy of Great Elms Tiny Toys Goodin SassyWEE HEARTS POMERANIANSCassandra Ready P.O. Box 795 Clearwater, SC. 29822rjKSTj \, S - VHi mLight orange, 5Vt lb. medium boned producing show quality pups. Harsh, stand-off coat. Short back, flat high tailset. Fee 100.00.Ch. Great ElmsTimstopper's Image Ch. Lennis' Tar Baby of Great Elms Great Elms Angel Lennis' Tar Baby's Image Too Lennis Cavalier Tiggar Lennis' She's A LadyBritton's Little Raggi Ann WEE HEART LENNIS LOVES ME TOOCh. Great Elms Timstopper's Image Ch. Lennis Tar Baby of Great Elms Great Elms Angel Lennis Sugar Baby of TarBonner's Spungold Prettyelf Lennis Spungold MariaSun Toy Sparkle of SpungoldWEE HEARTS POMERANIANSCassandra Ready P.O. Box 795 Clearwater, SC 29822A.P.C. Obedience and Conformation Title Winners for 1985To receive your certificate from APC, please follow this procedure. You must be a member of APC. Your Pomeranian's title must have been published during 1985 in the A.K.C. Gazette. Write the name of the Pom, owner and date of title publication in the Gazette and send it to Audrey Roberts, 1410 S. 10th St., Leesville, LA.Your certificate will be read and given out at the annual banquet following the Fetruary 1986 Specialty in New York. If you are unable to attend the APC Specialty and banquet, the Corresponding Secretary will send them out to you following this annual event.The deadlines never change...They are February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15.Please make a note of them and plan your ads so that they will arrive on time.POMERANIAN REVIEW 99Cenla KennelsonftV-.mMyway Tamis Cenla FuzzyCh. Bonner's Lisastar Legacy x Myway TamaraFuzz was awarded his third major by Mr. Edd Bivin this one for 4 points and is now looking for a couple of singles.We are especially proud that nearly all his points have been received from breeder-judges such as Mr. Kenneth Miller, Mrs. Dorothy Welsh and Mr. Bivin.Breeders are Molly Miller and Al Williamson. Thanks, Molly, forTami.Dorothy and Al Williamson 305 Sunny Hill Drive318 445-8371 Pineville, LA 71360100 POMERANIAN REVIEW7,O My Pomspresents\0uAO My SnicklefritzJudge Mrs. Betty J. Francis gave him Best of Winners on February 17, 1985 at Colorado Kennel Club. Fie has just started his show career.He is at stud to approved bitches and has several nice kids at home.Opal Dumler 1091 S. Lake Gulch Rd. Castle Rock, CO 80104 303 688-3768mPOMERANIAN REVIEW 101mwO My PomsoT1Ch. O My Miss Colly BFinished under judge Julie Moreno in September 1983. A big "Thank you" to my son, Mike Thorstad for handling her for me.She is bred and due to whelp in June.Opal Dumler 1091 S. Lake Gulch Rd. Castle Rock, CO 80104 303 688-37684102 POMERANIAN REVIEWMIDWEST REPORTby Sally Baugniet 11224 County Hwy B. Mishicot, WI 54228The last of my two year span of articles on the Pomeranian Standard has arrived. Being a former teacher, we must have a "final test." Having been from the school of the "thinking student" type of teaching, I will let you come to your own determination of what should be according to what our standard actually says. You must be completely objective in using our Standard to determine your answers to this test. You must have the AKC Pomeranian Standard before you in answering this test.I will have approximately fifteen pictures to present to you. You will number five of certain specified pictures in the order of best to least good, as the dog best adheres to our Standard, to answer questions I will ask you about our Standard. After you have answered all of my questions, you will pick the number one through fourth place Pomeranian. In other words, "You will be the judge."There are drawbacks to this test. Number 1 Pictures lie. Number 2 Still pictures don't move. Number 3 I cannot present color photos. Number 4 Some people find it impossible to be objective. Number 5 Our Standard allows for a wide interpretation of type, therefore a variance of preferences will be exhibited in your answers. This is the reason for you to come to a conclusion of your own, not me telling you what it should be.This test may help you find weaknesses in yourself, the Standard, or in Pomeranians. It may help you understand Pomeranian judging is not all that easy, nor is breeding to the Standard.I hope to have the actual test in the October issue. Don't say it I had hoped to have the conclusion in the April '85 issue and said I would. I lied Sorry about that, but that is me late as usual. I really did not expect to be able to write so much on just two pages of the Pomeranian Standard I surprised even myself.Thanks to all of you people who contributed photos of your Pomeranians those who wrote toacknowledge my articles and to Claudia Lis who jumped in voluntarily to help obtain the photos for the article.Now, if I may, some Midwest news. I'm not completely sure if there are boundaries, but if I over-extend, please bear with me.Ch. D-Nee's Darin' Duffie is out again and being specialed quite extensively by Jackie Liddle and is doing very well, thank you. I finished my 34th homebred champion, Pomirish Li'l Guy's Sweet Revenge pending AKC confirmation with 4 majors.I just have to tell you about my trip to the Kansas and Oklahoma circuit. Those people have come out in droves to show their Poms. We had majors every day in both states. We had 3 shows in Kansas one week and five 5 pointers in Oklahoma the next. Janice Luginsland played "hog" and finished a dog in three 5 point shows. She also took 2 majors with a bitch "Leave something for us, Janice."Maudie Livezey won two 5 point majors with her bitch. I understand she almost didn't come because of all the competition and she is a novice. I'll bet she won't ever let that cross her mind again The rest of us were satisfied to do something occasionally.I learned something down there. Pat Fields is not a beautician, she is a barber stylist. I couldn't stand my hair as long as it had grown, so I had it cut in Kansas and Pat gave me a perm in Oklahoma. To anyone who comments, l tell about my Okie hair do. Thanks Pat.The experience can't end without my thanks to the Easter Bunny who made a nest in the corner of our x-pen and left a plastic egg with jelly beans in it. Most of all, thanks to Janice and Loris Luginsland for the gracious hospitality shown to me while we traveled together and when they opened their home to me and my Poms. Pom people are great. .. and some go beyond.-O .POMERANIAN REVIEW 103Morris and Betty Carson 9826 Waltham Drive Richmond, Virginia 23233EMCEES POMERANIANS804 740-7977Ch. Emcee.s Chips of DiamondIiI VARIETY GROUP FIRSTRALEIGH KENNEL CLUBMARCH 1985PHOTO BY tyiakam '. domcw le, Ch. Emcee's Solid Cold Diamond x Emcee's Adorable Bit of ColdMulti Group WinnerShown taking a Group 1 win under judge, Dr. William E. Field, Jr., at Raleigh Kennel Club on Saturday, March 23,1985.Thanks to Dr. Field who saw merit and appreciated this female and our thanks also to Maynard Wood, her handler.104 POMERANIAN REVIEWALONGMYWAYby Molly Miller P.O. Box 717 League City, TX 77573I had not planned to address the problems of heartworms and their prevention however, since Olga's Gazette column discussing heartworms, I have received many questions from people I know and some I do not in various areas of the country. I am delighted to say that I can be very positive about the effectiveness of the various heartworm preventatives. I have used several different ones over a period of fourteen years and I have never had a case of heartworm in my kennel. But let me move back in time.Fifteen years ago when I was living just outside of New Orleans, I began to read much about heartworms. At that time it was a frightening problem for preventatives were still in the testing stages, and their effectiveness was questioned and their side effects feared. At that time I watched the mosquito population and fogged the yard before I let the dogs out. I watched the results of kennels that had placed their dogs on preventatives. The results looked good. In 1971 I decided to place all of my dogs on preventatives.I have never regretted it. I have never had a case of heartworms nor a bad side effect attributed to the medication. People speak of bitches on heartworm medication not conceiving. I do have an occasional miss, but I had an occasional miss before my dogs were on preventatives. I see no difference.My large dog is on styrid caricide. I selected this for her because of the added worm protection. She must walk wherever we are. Hopefully styrid caricide will not only keep her free of heartworms but keep her from bringing other worms home. She has taken liquid, chewables and coated tables. All seem to have worked equally well.The toy dogs do not routinely receive a preventative with styrid. Every dog in my kennel receives some type of heartworm preventative every day. Since many of them do not leave our yard, they are not exposed as much. Even theones showing that are carried and exercised on paper are not exposed as much as a large walking dog. If a show seems particularly dubious, I will place all the dogs who have been there on styrid caricide for several weeks and then have them checked. With my toys, I have used chewable tablets and coated tablets. Both have worked equally well.Since the form of the preventative does not dictate its effectiveness, the choice may be based on the breeder's preference. Liquids are less expensive. They may be placed directly in the dog's mouth or on his food. Often they are bitter and oral administration may be difficult. If dogs are fed together, dosage is difficult as they may swap bowls or snatch from each others' bowls. The' chewable tablets are eaten by most dogs as a treat. They are the easiest to administer, but they are also the most expensive. The coated tablets fall between the chewables and the liquids in cost and convenience. Some people say they can quickly slip them down their dogs throats. I have found it easier to put meat or cheese around them. They are tiny, and the dogs gulp them down. Choose the preventative and form that fits your needs and temperament. Consistency is the key. One cannot skip many days and expect the prevention to be effective. They all work if they are used as directed.There are many times when I say, "Worry." It is nice to be able to say, "Do not worry."AMERICAN POMERANIAN 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 Mrs. Dolores Watts, 4800 Floral Park Road, Brandywine, MD 20613.If you only wish to subscribe to the Review contact the Circulation Manager, Mr. John Cribbs, Rt. 1, Box 249, Doswell, VA 23047.POMERANIAN REVIEW 105Quality . . .xrBEST OF BHEE AT or VARIETYOLIVE BRANCH KENNEL CLUB APRIL I885 l- .Ld DAMMIC B i^^Horo er BONNIECh. Southland Toast to Bev-Nor Southland Happy Birthday Bil"Poasty" left is pictured with her half sister "Happy" after a very nice double win. Poasty was Best of Breed and Happy was Winners Bitch and Best of Winners for a major under judge Lois Holcomb. Poasty is a multi-breed winner, taking her first at only 8 months of age.Happy proudly announces the birth of her first puppies, 2 boys sired by her half brother Ch. Bev-Nots Toasted Fudge, 1 Pom 1981,1982, 1983. Both mom and pups are doing fine.Co-OwnerBeverly Norris 7747 Meadow Rd. Pasadena, MD 21122BreederOwnerHandlerCharlotte Creed 6618 Lost Ridge Pineville, LA 71360 318 466-34561106 POMERANIAN REVIEWObedience Profile Marian LazzaraFor the first sixteen years of her life, Marian lived in an apartment where dogs were not allowed. One day a lady moved in to an apartment with a chihuahua which the landlord allowed. Right away they obtained permission to get a small dog. The choice came down to a toy poodle or a Pom. The decision was made in favor of the Pom because they had always liked the one owned by their aunt."Carmel" came from John LoPorto, Toy Town Poms, in Illinois. As this was their first dog they knew nothing about pedigrees, bloodlines or dog shows. Carmel was completely pet quality and grew to be nine pounds.When Carmel was 6 months old, Mrs. Lazzara discovered a dog training club at the neighborhood park. Although Carmel had no behavior problems and was basically a good puppy, the twins Marian and Loretta decided it would be fun to join. As they were only seniors in high school and the parents were not keen about the idea, they had to manage to scrape the 30.00 together themselves to join. Both became proud members of the Westside DTC where they still train today.Because of a good instructor and the fact that Carmel learned quickly, Loretta and he advanced to the "head of the class," catching the eye of Pat Schulz. Pat, who is well known for her top-winning Papillons, encouraged them to enter a fun match. At their first fun match they took first place and at the next third place. In the fall of 1970, Carmel was entered in trials. Unfortunately at the first trial, an illegally entered bitch in season cost him 10 points on the recall. He sniffed his way in slowly. A 197 and a class placement became 187, but he had his first leg. His remaining CD scores were 198 and 1. That bitch in season cost everyone a Dog World Award. Carmel and the twins advanced through open and utility. All his scores were in the 190's. Carmel had to be retired after two utility legs due to a knee injury, but he did travel to Canada and get a CD there.Cry Baby's Little Zuzim Randy was purchased for Marian to show and train herself. He was being saved for the breed ring by his breeder butvtU.L'4 ILMarian and Pomirish Tufty's Tumbleweed UD taking a 4 pt. major and BOS.at 6 months it was apparent that he would be a monorchid. In the spring of 1972 Randy received his CD getting a 1st and 2nd place with scores of195, 197.5 and another 197.5, justifying finally a Dog World Award. One of Marian's proudest moments was when she had a run-off with Mary Lee Whiting and she and Randy won. Randy was shown in Canada but missed the DW there as he went down on the long sit the only time in his entire career. On November 3, 1973, Marian's 21st birthday, Randy got his first CDX leg with a196, 3rd place and HS Toy at the International KC show in Chicago. Two shows later he had his title. All scores were in the 190's. Unfortunately during utility training he developed a cough that four vets could not cure. Then he was blinded in one eye after an accident with an English Springer Spaniel. Although Marian still trained and showed him, he became more reluctant to do the exercises. Finally at the last show of 1977 he got his 3rd leg toward the UD. Marian decided to rest him. The following spring, Randy was eager to show again so he was entered in open. As he was getting back his old scores, tragedy struck again. The cough returned cancer was diagnosed and Randy was put to sleep.Marian discovered she wasn't interested in obedience alone and wanted to try her hand in the conformation ring. In December she purchased Pomirish Tuffs Tumbleweed, "Jody"POMERANIAN REVIEW 107Golden Glow Pomeranianspresentsw.a mm^ RD3vCan. Ch. Golden Glow Ditto ChanceShown finishing his Canadian championship with a BOB over a special and a Croup 3. Chance also has 8 points and both majors toward his American title in limited showing.We wish to thank Jane Lehtinen for his wonderful care while he is visiting her.Owner Pampered byAlicia Bauer Jane LehtinenGateway Star Rt., Box 486 RR1, Box 55Madas, OR pending CKC confirmation. Iron, MN503 475-27 218 744-3641108 POMERANIAN REVIEWfrom Sally Baugniet. In June of '81, Jody was ready for novice. She took the Novice B class with a 199, tied for HIT but lost the run-off. The next time out Jody again took both Novice B classes, tied for HIT and again lost the run-off. Heeling was always Jody's weak point and Marian feels that it is hers as well. Marian is always looking for better and more secure heeling techniques.June 1983 brought another tragedy. Only one major away from her American championship and 6 points from her Canadian, a freak accident resulted in the loss of Jody's left eye. Fortunately she bounced back and got her UD in four shows and her Canadian CDX. Despite the loss of her eye, her scores remained in the 190's. Jody survived another accident in May this year and has been retired.Since Marian likes both rings and can't have too many Poms around, Pomirish Movin' On, "Drifter," entered the picture about a year ago. Soon to be seen in the breed ring and thereafter in obedience, Drifter is Marian's favorite. She is very out-going, willing to please and loves people and going places. Marian's weekends are relatively free as she works at Montclare Animal Hospital as a veterinary assistant. If she can ever throw herself out of bed early enough on a non-dog show weekend, she is thinking about trying tracking with Drifter. She has very high hopes for this little girl.You might expect that with Drifter's interest and Marian's experience that their training is coming along pretty well. As soon as Drifter was doing consistently well with the sit, down and recall, signal exercises were started. Marian believes that teaching advanced exercises builds a sound, basic training. Although training varies from dog to dog, similar exercises can be taught one right after the other. For example, once the dog is solid on the dumbell, scent articles are begun. Marian's Poms are trained for competition but they must listen and obey anytime a command is given. Marian is very big on around-the-house obedience. Therefore, she starts distance controal and off leash work as soon as she has reliable workers on lead.Marian's twin sister Loretta has continued her interest in dogs but with Shelties and all their "Doggy" activities are done together.The newest hopeful "Drifter," Pomirish Movin' On.Helpful Hints, con't. from p. 60. how to get judges, setting up a schedule, etc., but this column is getting too long. If you can't wait for later columns but need help as match chairman please write to me and I'll try to pass on a few tips to you.A problem that crops up rarefy in writing this column is receiving a hint that I consider of dubious value. What should I do about it Lose it, or put it in the round file Print it without comment Or print it and state why I don't think it is a good idea The first two choices could be motivated by cowardice. The first option may not be fair to you readers. You should be able to read the hint for yourselves.I received a letter from a long time breeder. "Summertime is coming double the salt in your dog's diet this will keep more fluids in their bodies and help nursing mothers produce more milk . . . Year around I keep salt spools in my runs and I find in the summer the dogs chew rather than lick them." Please don't increase the salt in your dogs' diet without consulting with your veterinarian. Dogs don't sweat the way humans do and thus don't lose fluids and salts. These days we are more conscious of the dangers of excess dietary salt. Salt tablets are no longer recommended in summer even for athletes. I just read in this morning's newspaper that "sport beverages" such as Catorade aren't really necessary after vigorous exercise to replace electrolytes.The salt provided by a varied diet is sufficient. Our correspondent doesn't mention what she feeds her dogs but there is enough salt in a good commercial diet for your little guys. We no longer use the argument that organisms eat something because of an inherent need for it. All those children who ate paint containing lead didn't need lead. My children don't eat candy because they need sugar nor does my husband eat popcorn and pretzels because he needs salt. Dogs, like people, often eat things because they taste good.POMERANIAN REVIEW 109rc Ch. Dancing Gidget of Oabridge 1WTrlWr.Gidget is pictured winning 4 points and Best of Breed over specials, expertly handled by Jennifer Moureau, Thanks, Hayden Martin Thanks also to Mildred Bryant for 5 points, Dr. Fields for BW and 2 points and Bessie Pickens for BW and 4 points. Thanks so much ErikaI am so proud to be the breeder of this little gal, especially because she has three of my boys in her pedigree Ch. Fancy Gold Dancer of Oakridge BIS, his brother Ch. Lucky Gold Dancer of Oakridge and Ch. Lil Gold Dancer of Oakridge BIS. Now, for the dream of all breeders even better puppies to carry on the lineGidget's beautiful litter brother, Tiny Sun Dancer of Oakridge is at stud to approved bitches as is a son of Ch. Dynamo Dancer of Oakridge.BreederOwnerNina Epps Oakridge Kennels Rt.4, Box 48XEl Dorado Springs, MO 64744Co-OwnerM. Deane Rinehart DeArta Kennels 422 W. Fairchild Dr. Midwest City, OK 73110110 POMERANIAN REVIEWTeaching The Group Obedience Classby Christina F. GarrettEach group of beginning obedience students can be a truly learning experience for the instructor. It can also be very frustrating if not handled properly.As an instructor, you begin each course with an introduction and orientation to the hows and whys of obedience. You are full of enthusiasm, drive, and desire for your students to learn and apply everything you know about training. You try to instill eagerness to work and achieve a well behaved dog. Driving home from class, you are exhilarated and looking forward to the first class meeting with the dogs.Time flys and here you are at the first doggy plus owner class. What is this Why isn't that Brittany responding to the corrections he is getting He is lunging at everyone like a maniac. And that Norwegian Elkhound, egads What a racket Why doesn't his owner hush him up Will the young lady with the Saint Bernard ever be able to keep the dog from hauling her away That dog should be hired by a towing company and be getting top wages, too.Why don't they apply what I covered in orientation I told them all about how to put a collar on correctly, howto stop barking, how to leashbreak the dogs before coming to class. I even printed it all in black and white and included other pamphlets to help them along. Why are they not more preparedIf your students really seem eager to learn, then the problem is in the teaching. Sure, you will get your share of know-it-alls, those who will not do as instructed because they have a better way. I always wonder why they waste their time and mine showing up at all.Then there are those who treat their dogs as humans. And I thought I was bad. Here they are with "sweet-urns'' who is just "too tired" or "bored with the work" or "doesn't want to do it."Heaven forbid the thought of making the dog do something. I mean, if he doesn't want to, then why should he I could just growl at that kind.That leaves us with those who don't do as instructed simply because they don't understand. Speaking to the class on how to give a correction and showing the correction are two entirely different things.You learn from each class what your mistakes may be. At least for that particular class. Generally, some groups tend to relate to words easily while others must be shown everything.To be on the safe side, I do both. On top of that, I include reading material to help them at home and after the class. I speak to them about how and why we do such and such. Then I show them with one of my dogs or one of theirs, exactly what I'm talking about. That usually does the trick. This doesn't mean that I don't repeat myself for I often do. Training is repetition, but I try to keep from overdoing it. At the end of each class, I hold a question and answer time where those who are still confused can get help and any problems can be worked out.It takes patience and perseverence to do this kind of work, but I keep telling myself it is for the betterment and well-being of the dogs. In educating the public on the care and training of dogs, I hope to stop violence and negligence of the dogs from ignorance on the owners part. Besides, I like to work with animals.When I make headway with some of the people out there with their dogs, I feel I have done some good. And that is what keeps me going. I just wish I could teach everyone about the importance of responsible animal ownership.POMERANIAN REVIEW 111ATO'S POMERANIANSproudly presentsNUAUkATO'sLucky Snow Beau ATO's My Silly ValentineLookie what's finally out of Ch. Sandtown's Oklahome Cold and Ch. ATO's Lucky Little Lucy. This male and female are only four months old now, but we are pleased as punch Watch for them in the ring soon.Congratulations to Ruby Dahl-Liston of Rockwood Pomeranians for the first points ever acquired by her or Rockwood's Pagan of Deenay a 5 point major in Oklahoma City Keep it up, Ruby and PaganCongratulations also to Lois and Bill Abjornson of Sandtown Pomeranians for Ch. Sandtown's Ravene's big finish and on to a Croup 1. Way to go Lois, Bill and RaveneSee you at the showsAnneM. Oyler 1109 South 22nd Rogers, AR 72756112 POMERANIAN REVIEWPOMERANIAN CLUB OF GREATER BALTIMORE by Mary VickersThe grueling Cherry Blossom circuit is over. Club members did very well. Almost every day a different dog or bitch won. Hats off to Dianne Johnson who prophesised on Sunday that, "Judy, tomorrow is your day." Judy Green and Millamor's Roxie Music then proceeded to take a 5 pt. major at Rock Creek KC to finish Now if we can get Dianne to look in her crystal ball and say the same thing for all those dogs that just need a few points to finish, many will be happy. Doubt if that will happen. Dianne seems to be too busy with Kitten who will be coming back out soon.At the start of the Cherry, our club held an All Toy, Rare Breed and All-breed Obedience fun match. Winning Poms were Bess Johnson's Watts Little Tiffany for Best Adult and Dolores Watts with Watts Little Sun-Su Ray for Best Puppy. Guess you could say that Dolores swept up. There were 4 obedience Poms entered. Annon's Huggy Bear from Scamp CD got a qualifying score 190 and 3rd place after a run-off in the open class. Many club members worked extremely hard to have this match with 130 entries come off smoothly. The weather cooperated as we had gorgeous sunshine and blue skies but we heard that many other places in Maryland had rain.An unveiling took place at our match. Member Roger Corbin carved wooden Pom figurines and rosettes to signify placements 1 through 4. Rose Keller painted them each a different Pom color and Dianne got metal diskettes of our club decal which were put in the center of each rosette. All three donated their artistic efforts and we are all so delighted to have such beautiful placement markers. We are anxious to host a specialty so you can all see them. They are very solid and will last for years.Putting on the rare breed part of our match was time consuming but definately a learning experience. Luckily the Australian Shepherd club was completely cooperative. They wanted it sanctioned and even supplied us with a list of their sanctioned judges. Knowing that we would have a big entry from them, we decided to devote two rings to rare breeds. Finding the second judge could have been a problem, but it was handled delightfully. Marlene Presserflew in from California for the Cherry Blossom circuit.Imagine our surprise when sitting around the kitchen table the day before the match, to learn that Marlene is a rare breed judge We didn't get a chance to use Marlene's skills, but it was nice to know that we had a back-up on the grounds. Marlene happily flew back to the West Coast as she won a 5 point major with her Apolloette Jubilee Co-Getter. She also handled Sun-Su Ray for a Croup 1 at our match.Our sign project is doing well. Besides individual contributions, Rose made another clock. We all thought her first one was super but she gets better and better. This one is a profile of a black and tan. Being charitable actually money-hungry, this clock is making its way up and down the East Coast. The winning ticket will be drawn at our meeting on July 2. We promise to sent it to the winner, but if one of our club members wins, Rose will have only 34 more clocks to make we all want oneBetty Corbin has also made a valuable contribution to the sign fund. She is making kitchen towelettes with a Pom on them that hang on the refrigerator or cabinet handle. They are easily washable and can be tossed in the machine but many people are using them for decoration, as can be attested by the fact that Betty gets many requests for certain colors.While attending the closing night of the play ANNIE which was sponsored by a community group, an announcement was made. It seems that the dog which portrayed the part of "Sandy" a spiffy looking mixed-breed was just selected by the US Postal Service as their official poster dog. Guess all those letters of protest helped. Never did hear anything official from them.We just had a Board meeting. The summer looks interesting and I'll tell you about it later. Until then, keep you and your Pom cool through the summer. After 90 degree temperatures on the Cherry Blossom circuit, it might be a hot one. FLASH Skip Piazza went Best in Show from the Puppy Class at Wilmington KC on April 27 with Bell's Houston Star Performer. Way to go, SkipPOMERANIAN REVIEW 113Sho-Nuf Pomeranians Eintrcxiuces Uw. - k I,Sha Na Won-N-Onlea"Wonzie" is pictured after winning Winners Bitch from the Bred by class for a 4 point major under Mrs. Jane Forsyth in Pinebluff, ARK. Wonsie is my first Pom Puppy and her dam is Sandy Morray, my first Pomeranian.Sho-Nuf Doit Tooit Gin Fizz is being shown in puppy class. Breeder is Katherine Davy. Thank you, Davy's Mountain for letting Gin Fizz show for Sho-Nuf.Inquiries welcome on our very nice show prospect litter of 4 males.Congratulations to Mrs. James Dupre, Sr. on finishing Ch. Emcee's Sparkling Gold Mico another champion residing with the Dupre's.Breeder OwnerHandlerBarbara T. Whiddon 318J 640-29934703 Monroe Hwy. Pineville, LA 71360.LP114 POMERANIAN REVIEWOREGON WEBFOOT REPORT by Diane Clark-BryantMy apologies for missing the April issue. I truly am not prepared to do justice to this issue either but I hope to be back on my feet and ready to hit the telephone and typewriter for the October issue.In March I learned I had breast cancer and the immediate following weeks were lost in two surgeries, hospitalization and trying to get well enough to go on to chemotherapy and further treatment. I know as I write this that an unbelievable number of you readers will either have suffered through this or have a family member or friend who has. The statistics are incredible. My prognosis is excellent and my chances for recovery equally good because of early detection. May I urge everyone of you to heed warning signs put out by the Cancer Society. You really can't afford not to.A very special thank you to my good friends in the Seattle Pom Club for phone calls, letters and encouragement Jessie Stephens, the Harbins, Phyllis Andrews, Florence Ryals, Linda Gallacher, Delores Riggin and Nancy Turner [Oregon. The encouragement from these giving people has sustained me through the ups and downs of chemotherapy. Their caring is very truly appreciated.Thanks again to Dolores Riggin for whelping a litter for me and to Nancy Turner who took every Pom into her home to care for during my worst times. The very best in people comes out during the very worst situations and these people have given their best.Of course my Poms have been right here giving their love, making me laugh when I felt like crying and doing all of their funny Pom tricks to keep me up and going. They know and just pour out love. I really can't imagine having to face all of this without them.My chemotherapy will be finished in October and my last surgery will follow in November or January. Then I will see all of you in the ring next summer for the Specialty to be held here in Oregon. I hope to breed that special pup this fall for the specialty and of course my Royal will be entered.My parti litter is now 7 months old and is showing the conformation improvement I had bred for. Just maybe I will have a parti in the ringin July of 86.Thank you again for your support it's the best medicine available.PUGET SOUND POMERANIAN CLUB by Jessie StephensI am pleased to report that our match held in the Lake City Community Center was a resounding success. Phyllis Andrews had everything arranged down to the last detail. A lot of effort was expended to make this match the standard of an A match and things did go smoothly. Everyone pitched in and we were set up and cleaned up in record time. To each and everyone, thanks a million.We also had obedience competition at this match. High Score was won by Jestom's Fanfare's Keepsake, owned by Phyllis Andrews. This Pom has only been working a short time but shows promise of being a top contender. It's good to see Poms in the obedience ring showing their brains. Let's see more Nora Higbee and her family have been active in obedience for many years and Nora's daughter-in-law, Connie was our obedience judge. We were all happy to see Nora at our match and hope she will soon be partaking of our activities. We sure need you, Nora.Best in Match went to a lovely, flashy black puppy named Golden Glow Dark Secret, co-owned by Jessie Stephens and L. McGilbry. He is 7 months old and very promising. Best Adult went to Erin Hundley's Sungold's Red Rider. Best Opposite Sex went to Que Sera's Lucie de Lamora, also owned by Erin. Doreen Hubbard, a well-known Yorkie breeder, judged our 35 entries and did a lovely job. Our sincere thanks to both judges.We all gathered afterward at a local restaurant where the dog talk continued and a good time was had by all.As retiring President, I thank you all for the card and flowers. The gesture was very much appreciated. Dana Plonkey will be the next president and I hope he gets this club really rolling toward A status. This match showed it can be done.In August we are planning a Group V match to get us brushed up for our next B match in November. Judges will be Ellen Mitchell and Sue Henley.Before I close I'd like to share a little member continued on p. 124.POMERANIAN REVIEW 115Ken Nor'mM9MBEST I' PUPPY IN k GROUP' CROCUS OBEDIENCE ijan. KENNEL CLUBi9B5il1 STU WAINWRIGHT JPHOTOGRAPHYCon. Ch. Go u Ike Pepper Upperpending CKC confirmationPepper is following in her sire's footsteps by winning her first Toy Croup and then going on to Best Puppy in Show. She is sired by our Canadian Croup winner Am. and Can. Ch. Ken Nor's Don't Letem Kidya who is now staying with Duane Gaulke. We wish to thank Duane for Nickie's daughter. She is one of a kind.Owned byJane Lehtinen RR1, Box 55 Iron, MN 55751 218 744-3641Pampered bySandra Orford Winnipeg, Man. Canada116 POMERANIAN REVIEW' REBELREPORTby Jane Johnston 3429 Oak View Dr. Lakeland, FL 33803I suppose many of you are getting ready to go on summer vacations. In fact, we are getting ready to go to Palm Beach for three days and for us, that's a big deal. We don't care that much about leaving home but every now and then the family pressures us and we have to take a little trip. Sometime it hardly seems worth the hassle as we always take six times more things than we need.After doing no breeding for over a year, we now have a litter two males whelped March 20 and we are enjoying them so much. They are now at that adorable age of 7'A weeks and I hate to miss even three days of their puppyhood.Ken and Eleanor Miller of Lakeland, FI. have finished another champion. Their Canadian Champion Millamor's Rock Concert was Winners Dog at Gainesville, FL this spring for a 3 point major. A few weeks later he went Best of Breed over specials at Jupiter, FI. for another 3 point major to complete his American title. Also, his litter sister, Millamor's Roxie Music, owned by Judy Green was Winners Bitch for a4 point major only six days earlier completing her championship. Congratulations to all and well see you around the show rings.Quality Canine, con't. from p. 56.nervous. Just one more chance Look, just get abandaid.Why are we leaving the ring, mom Are we going somewhere else that's fun, mom Mom, you're not smiling. Don't you remember when I first arrived on the airplane Remember how excited you were to see me Remember how cute I was I'm still cute, mom. RightI knew she still loved me cause I got a big hug and a kiss . . . after a while. I'm a great Pet. An expensive and beautiful one, but a pet nonetheless and I'm looking good.Notes on German Spitz, con't. from p. 82. movement body andor skeletal defects all bites other than scissors bites unilateral and bilateral cryptorchids missing premolars in all varieties except the Dwarf Spitz.[5,6,7]These "Notes on the Origin and Development of the German Spitz" are intended to supplement and update the two articles entitled "The German Spitz" printed in the January and April issues of the Pomeranian Review, 1972, and reprinted in the Anniversary Issue of the Pomeranian Review, 1978, pages 104-110, by Mrs. Lill Ritz.These "Notes" were translated and compiled from the following sources1. Dr. Theodor Studer, Professor at the University of Bern, Switzerland "Die prahistori- schen Hunde in ihrer Beziehung zu den gegenwartigen Rassen'Zurish, 1901.2. Dr. Ludwig Beckmann Geschichte und Beschreibung der Rassen des Hundes, Braunschweig, W. Germany 1904.3. Joseph Hennecke, Der Deutsche Spitz, Otto Meissners Verlag, Schloss Bleckede an der Elbe, W. Germany 1962.4. Rudolf Schmidt, Deutsche spitze, Franckh'- sche Verlagshandlung, Stuttgart, W. Cermany 1980.5. Eyke Schmidt-Rohde, Der Spitz, Verlagsgesel- Ischaft Rudolf Mueller, Cologne-Braunsfeld, W. Germany 1979.6. Werner Jaeger, Der Deutsche Spitz [Revised Edition, Otto Meissners Verlag, Schloss Bleckede an der Elbe, W. Cermany 1977.7. Der Deutsche Spitz quarterly German Spitz Club publication, Schriftleiter editor Wolfram Schirmer, Gerhart-Hauptmann-Ring 378, 6000 Frankfurt 50, West Germany. Club President Werner Jaeger, Hohemark Strasse 18, 6000 Frankfurt 50, West Germany. Club Secretary Corresponding Mrs. Eyke Schmidt-Rohde, Hirschstrasse 1, 6100 Darmstadt-Arheiligen, West Germany. Breeder Addresses Mr. Hans- joerg Puschacher, Oberer Schuetzenrain 16, 7250 Leon berg, West Cermany.POMERANIAN REVIEW 117Blossom Heights PomsiWINNERS' .ELAND-WINTER HAVEN KENNEL CLUB JANUARY I985er SABRINA bCh. McGuires Little NikeCh. Millamor's Trademarkx Bobby's Cuddles "Gidget"Gidget is pictured winning a four point major under judge Darrell W. Baker, handled by her owner Arlene Benko.She completed her championship at the following show held by the St. Petersburg Dog Fanciers Assoc, with a 5 point major under judge Dr. Harry Smith, Jr. Gidget was also Best of Breed at Palm Beach County Dog Fanciers under judge Gilbert S. Kahn.John and Arlene Benko 5351 Jeffrey Ave.West Palm Beach, FL 33407 305 842-5591Breeder Goldie McGuire118 POMERANIAN REVIEWMan's Best Friend, con't. from p. 46.than family pets," Freed says. "They are truly anintegral part of a family."Let us think about the things these new resources do the for Hearing ImpairedDeaf. These dogs give their new owners independence for sounds that are vital to everyday life. Such as a baby's cry, respirator monitor for a pre-mature child, burglar, smoke alarm, phone, door bell, knock, stove timer. Sounds most people take for granted.Buddy is a year and a half old Pomeranian, who now owns Mr. and Mrs. Victor Cassell of Greenville, South Carolina. Buddy started his life with them as a pet. Vic and Angela had no idea that he could be more than a pet when they first brought him home. Buddy and his other "paws with a cause" take their owners to the various sounds mentioned above so they are aware of the world around them, without the help of friends or relatives to hear all the sounds that could be vital to their well-being every day. In some instances they have been life saving.For the general public or anyone else to "fail to recognize, study and employ the benefits of the HumanAnimal working team for the disabled, as a highly significant cost-effective resource, is to ignore the magnificent scientific breakthrough and to deny society a phenomenal new resource" because there are between 17 and 18 million people in the United States who could use the services of a Hearing Dog. That is the largest population of handicapped people in this country.If anyone would like to help by donating, all donations are tax deductible, or if you need or want more information about the programs, please contactMichael Sapp, Training Director P.O. Box8482 Kentwood, Michigan 49508 616 454-03Ears For The Deaf, Inc. has also helped set up a program in Lake Wales and Tampa, Florida whose first Hearing Dog was trained for a couple, the wife is blind and deaf. We are also in the process of training dogs as Service Dogs for the physically handicapped.Ears For The Deaf, Inc. was started in 1980, to see if there could be a more economical way of training Hearing Dogs on a state-wide levelrather than on a national placement a way to fulfill the needs of the community rather than a select few in any one state. Michigan's Hearing ImpairedDeaf community is over 580,000.Because of the sponsorship cost of from 2,800 to 5,000 depending on which national program you select, the human service community would be hard pressed to sponsor more than a few dogs in each community.Since starting in 1980 EFTD has helped train 55 dogs that now serve as "ears" for their owners. All training is done on a part-time basis by the three trainers in Michigan and Florida and one trainer in South Carolina. There isno cost to the deaf person receiving these services. And EFTD still have a waiting list of over 120 people who want and need their services. They have done all of this for about one third of what any of the other programs would have.Because EFTD relys on sponsorships, donations and contributions for providing these services to the deaf community, they receive no Federal, State, City or United Way money to operate. Ears For The Deafs Greenville program is the first in the country to have the program as part of a Speech Hearing and Learning Center, one that has been serving the Greenville area for 25 years.Because hearing impaired people are not considered disabled, it's called the invisible handicap it is the most misunderstood of all disabilities. Helen Keller said it best about a hearing deficit "The problems of deafness are deeper and more complex, if not more important than those of blindness. Deafness is a much worse misfortune, for it means that loss of the most vital stimulus, the sound of the voice that brings us language, sets thoughts astir and keeps us in the intellectual company of men."The Int. Ch., con't from p. 42.club" belongs to the Federation Cynologique Internationale FCI.So next time you see a dog advertised as Int. Ch. do a little thinking, don't take it at face value. Has he actually earned this title He may be a champion in two, three, or even four countries, and still not be an International Champion under FCI specifications.POMERANIAN REVIEW 119Moe-Best Pomeranians9Moe-BestRepeatSinsationCh. Ednes Moe-Best Special Order x Ch. Moe-Best Constant AttentionShown taking a 5 point major at Baltimore Co. K.C. under Mrs. Sue Woodle.Terri Moebuis 7523 Bayfront Rd. Baltimore, MD 21219 301 477-3824 or 285-5477DeesDue to health problems, my dogs must be sold to good homes only. No Shipping. Ch. sired stud. Full brother to Ch. Don Ra's Starette of Dandy. 7 years old. Son of above stud pictured. Proven. Scotia, Hadleigh, Millamor, Bonner bloodlines. 5 years old. Some older females.Dolores Hughes 3915 W. State Rt. 571 Troy, Ohio453734A-8a120 POMERANIAN REVIEWVets CornerCANINE HYPOTHYROIDISMby Richard K. Anderson, DVM South Shore Veterinary Associates 595 Columbian Street South Weymouth, MassachusettsHypothyroidism is a pathophysiological disorder resulting from a deficiency of effective circulating thyroid hormone. The hormone variants that derive from the thyroid gland will be referred to as thyroid hormone, which, unless otherwise stated will designate thyroxine T4 and 3,5,3'-triiodothyronine T3. How thyroid hormone affects cellular function is not yet entirly clear, but appears to act upon intracellular energy transport systems in the mitochondria. Thyroid hormone increases oxygen consumption heat production metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats cardiac output and nervous irritability. It is essential for maximal growth and development.Several recent advances in clinical laboratory tests and in our knowledge of thyroid physiology have broad application in the diagnosis and management of hypothyroidism. Radioimmunoassay RIA can be sensitive, specific, and precise in measuring minute quantities of circulating thyroid hormone.Increased knowledge of the peripheral action of thyroid hormone has important implications for the clinician. The fact that more than half of the T3 in the blood is derived from partial T4 deiodination may radically alter our concepts of correct thyroid hormone therapy. It has been proposed that T3 is the active hormone in the cell and the only thyroid hormone needed by the body. T4 may actually serve only as a prohormone or precursor for T3.Etiology There are only a limited number of pathophysiologic mechanisms which produce hypothyroidism, and they are outlined in Table1. Thyroid agenesis results from a congenital defect in the development of the thyroid gland. The gland is either completely absent or so poorly developed that only remnants are present. Although described in the dog, its rarity would suggest that affected puppies almost never survive.Idiopathic atrophy of the thyroid gland is the most common cause of canine hypothyroidism. The pathogenesis of the atrophy is not fully understood, but most probably immune- mediated mechanisms are involved. Biopsy reveals gross atrophy of the gland due to disappearance of the follicular epithelium. The lesion is neither post-inflammatory nor comparable to the change resulting from deficiency of thyroid-stimulating hormone TSH.TABLE 1Pathophysiologic Mechanisms that may Cause HypothyroidismI. inadequate mass of functioning thyroid tissueA. congenital thyroid agenesisB. acquired1. idiopathic atrophy2. end stage of inflammatory or neoplastic diseaseII. lack of thyroid stimulation by TSHA. secondary pituitary hypothyroidismB. tertiary hypothalamic hypothyroidismIII. deficiency of precursors for the synthesis of thyroid hormone iodineIV. intrinsic defect in synthesis of thyroid hormone dyshormonogenesisV. defects in transport of thyroid hormone thyroid binding proteinsVI. peripheral defectsA. inadequate conversion of T4 to T3B. inappropriate deiodination of T4Autoimmune lymphocytic thyroiditis, resembling Hashimoto's thyroiditis, has been observed primarily in experimental beagle colonies. The diffuse lymphocytic infiltration may be progressive with hypothyroidism developing when 75 or more of the foliicules have been lost. In some cases of bilateral thyroid cancer the functional capacity of the gland is largely destroyed by the malignancy, and signs of hypothyroidism may develop.On the other hand, all reported cases of hyperthyroidism in the dog have been associated with autonomous hyperfunctioning thyroid tumors showing varying degrees of malignancy.Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Thyroid- stimulating hormone TSH is the principal regulator of thyroid function. TSH stimulates not only the uptake of iodide by the thyroid gland,POMERANIAN REVIEW 121but also both synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormone. Secretion of TSH is provoked by low serum concentrations of thyroid hormone and is inhibited by high concentrations. The thyrotro- phin deficiency in secondary pituitary hypothyroidism is found associated with pituitary tumors and other diseases that destroy the pituitary.A deficiency of TSH is likely to be accompanied by evidence of deficiency of other anterior pituitary hormones. Secondary hypothyroidism is commonly seen in pituitary dwarfism. The identification of thyrotrophinreleasing factor TRF has further complicated our understanding of the interrelationships between the hypothalamus, the pituitary, and the thyroid gland. TRF is secreted by the hypothalamus and travels via the hypophyseal portal system to the pituitary to trigger TSH release.Iodine Deficiency Goiter Iodine deficiency goiter may be encountered in dogs fed only meat for a long time, but seldom will the diet be iodine deficient to such a degree that signs of hypothyroidism develop. The term goiter means enlargement of the thyroid gland without indicating the etiology. Under normal circumstances, the thyroid gland of the dog is not palpable. Goiter may result from a compensatory hyperplasia when persistent low levels of circulating thyroid hormone stimulate TSH secretion, or it may be caused by neoplastic invasion.Enzyme defects of thyroid hormone systhesis dyshormonogenesis may result in the formation of abnormal iodinated compounds and the inability to produce sufficient levels of biologically active thyroid hormone.Thyroid Hormone Thyroid hormone is carried in the peripheral blood bound to plasma proteins. Although the binding is not as strong in the dog as in man, it appears that protein binding is an important physiologic function. The small fraction of T4 and T3 that is unbound is termed free hormone, and this is considered to be the portion of the hormone that is available to the tissues.The weaker protein binding in the dog as compared to man results in a higher free fraction of circulating T4 and more rapid hormone turnover. Deviations from normal in quantities of circulating thyroid binding proteins may beclinically important because they could be confused with alterations in thyroid hormone production rates.Although the biologically active form of thyroid hormone has not been unequivocally ascertained, several recent findings have led to speculation that T3 rather than T4 is the active form of the hormone at the cellular level. In addition to being secreted by the thyroid gland, T3 is also formed by monodeiodination of T4 3,5,3',5'-tetraiodothyronine.T3 is not as avidly bound by plasma proteins as is T4 and hence can enter peripheral cells more readily. Inadequate or sluggish conversion of T4 toT3 can result in low circulating levels of T3. If an inappropriate iodide is being removed from T4, a biologically inactive form of T3 may be produced in abnormally high levels.Clinical Features There has been a tendency to regard hypothyroidism in the dog as primarily a dermatologic disorder. It is important to remember that thyroid hormone affects the body as a whole and not the integument alone. Many hypothyroid dogs have no significant abnormality of the skin or haircoat. Hypothyroidism is a relative state resulting in a wide spectrum of clinical signs depending on the age of the animal and the duration and degree of hormone deficiency.Most frequently hypothyroidism occurs in middle-aged or older dogs, although the disease may become apparent at a much younger age in the larger breeds. No particular consistent combination of signs typify canine hypothyroidism. Because of the insidious onset and course of the disease, the clinician must be aware of rather subtle changes injhe dog's physical appearance and behavior. Signs listed in Table 2 are not necessarily in the order of clinical frequency or importance.TABLE 2Clinical Signs Associated with Hypothyroidism1. lethargy and a dulled mental attitude2. intolerance to cold3. gain in weight4. easy fatigability5. infertility and decreased libido6. alopecia7. thickening of the skin8. hyperpigmentation122 POMERANIAN REVIEWSome impairment of cerebral function with lethargy and a dulled mental attitude is perhaps the most consistent finding. The hypothyroid dog is generally less active and alert, often being remarkable quiet and good-natured. In contrast a few dogs remain vigorously active with a change in temperament from good-natured to contankerous. Intolerance to cold and a gain in weight are signs directly related to a decrease in the metabolic rate. The animal tolerated high temperatures very well, rarely panting.It seeks out warm places to lie down and is reluctant to go outside during the winter months. A reduced body temperature is occasionally seen. The pinna of the ears and the extremities may feel cool to the touch suggesting some impairment of peripheral circulation. Cain in weight in spite of a reduced appetite is often apparent, but severe obesity seldom develops. Contrary to popular opinion, hypothyroid dogs may be normal in weight. Lethargy and a dulled mental attitude should be considered as the cardinal signs of hypothyroidism rather than alopecia and obesity.In addition to increased fatigability after mild exercise, a slow pulse and weak apex beat may be associated with decreased cardiac output. A hypoplastic anemia has been reported as a laboratory finding in hypothyroidism, although clinical evidence of anemia is seldom seen. Infertility and decreased libido affect breeding animals. Females may have a reduction in the duration and intensity of estrus or even have anestrus. Testicular atrophy and a decrease in sperm count occur only in long-standing cases in the male.Depending on the duration of the disease, changes in the skin and haircoat are probably the most obvious clinical signs of hypothyroidism, and are often the initial cause for the owner's concern. Thyroid hormone has a marked influence on epidermal anabolism and replicative activity, thus playing an important role in the health of the skin and in hair growth.Thyroid alopecia is due to atrophy of the hair follicle and cessation of hair production. The hairs remain in the follicle until removed by abrasion or normal wear. Remaining hairs are dry and brittle, and the epilate easily. Clipping of the hair is followed by retarded regrowth. The pattern of alopecia may initially be patchy and localized due to rubbing of a collar or lying andsitting on the ground.In short-haired breeds the hair loss can be more obvious with sharply circumscribed areas of alopecia. In general the hair on the head and lower parts of the limbs is less sparse except in some giant breeds where the hair loss begins on the extremities and later spreads to include the trunk.The skin itself may feel inelastic, thickened and cool to the touch, and is frequently hyperpigmented. Histopathologic changes in the skin are nonspecific, but may include hyperker- tosis atrophy of the epidermis and hair follicles atrophy of the sebaceous and sweat glands hyperkeratotic plugging of the follicular openings hypertrophy and hyperplasia with vacuolar degeneration of the arrector pili muscles.Thickening of the skin around the eyes may produce a puffy appearance resembling myxedema in man, although true myxedema does not appear to be a feature of this condition in dogs. When the integrity of the skin is compromised by the effect of low thyroid hormone levels, many concurrent disease processes may mask the underlying hypothyroid state. Pruritis is usually not evident unless seborrhea or secondary bacterial infection is present as a complication.Any of the three clinical forms of seborrhea seborrhea sicca, seborrhea oleosa, or seborrheic dermatitis may be seen in association with hypothyroidism. There may be a fine white scale seborrhea sicca or a yellowing greasy deposit matting the haircoat seborrhea oleosa. Waxy secretions often accumulate on the margins of the eyelids and in the ears resulting in blepharitis and ceruminous otitis. It must be emphasized that all dogs with seborrhea are not hypothyroid. Many other factors in addition to thyroid hormone alter the keratinization process and the production of sebum.Thyroid hormone has been shown to affect the host immune response with a decreased resistance to infection noted in hypothyroidism. Some cases of recurrent pyoderma and bacterial hypersensitivity due to Staphylococcus aureus may have hypothyroidism as the primary underlying cause.To be continued next issue. Coming . . . Diagnosis and Therapy.POMERANIAN REVIEW 123TacFmsSLinda Napolitano 8310 Liberia Ave. Manassas, VA 22110703 369-5535For SalePups by Beverly Norris.Congratulations to Adine Poms on their sire Ch. Bev-Nor's NewCreationfirst champion, Annon's Lil Bit of Dam Fudge's Midnight LaceDynamite.For Sale Orange Sable male, 4Vi lbs., born Aug. 27, 1984. Great Elmsbloodlines. Asking 500.00. Sire Tano's Orange Sherbert Punch x Tano's Orange Pixie Punch.Expecting June litter of creams.Most Colors Top Bloodlines Breeding and Show For SaleWhelped in mid-May.OwnerLeslie Whitehead 124-B Marie Avenue Glen Burnie, MD 21061 301 760-1840 301789-7916 MessageJW o^nincjiL daJUNE LITTER DUEInquiries Welcome.May Morning Social Lion Ch. Theldon's Almond FudgeCh. Dunn's Little Tina Preshus SIRE CH. POST SCRIPT'S SPARKLE-N-ROCK Lennis Ebony-N-Rust Post Seri ptf s MelodyAnnon's Lady Spirit Ch. Theldun's Almond Fudge Ch. Bev-Nor's Toasted Fudge Bev-Nor's Sweet Sassy DAM MORNINGSIDE'S MS. SHANNON Ch. Bev-Nor's Tar-zan Mike-Mar's Bit of HoneyMike-Mar's Golden CrownJoan A. Kaup 3185 Morningside Drive Allison Park, PA 15101 412 486-8046124 POMERANIAN REVIEWPom Club of Cr. Phoenix, con't. from p. 28.It was like a replay on a miniature scale of the time the Club hosted the Summer Specialty for the American Pomeranian Club.It was a fun assignment as the overall quality of most of the puppies was very good and the exhibitors had done well their training homework. The puppies were under control most of the time.I was especially pleased with the quality of the class winners all four should have no problems attaining their championships. My Best in Sweepstakes selection was Sungold's Bingo Lil Muller, owned by Anna LaFortune of Lemon Grove, Ca. and bred by Lillian and David Muller. He was from the 6-9 month class and showed like a winner for handler Kim Dickinson. Bingo is "put together" as a Pom should be short compact body with good substance, four good legs moving well both coming and going, excellent coat both in texture and quantity and finished off with a head that has the expression and sparkle you love to see in the breed.The most difficult part of my assignment was in selecting Best Opposite. Both bitches were very nice Muller's Misleading Lady from the 6-9 class, owned by Lillian and David Muller of Santa Cruz, Ca. and Silva's Chantilly Lace from the 9-12 class, owned by Mary Silva of Lompoc, Ca. After much deliberation the award went to Silva's Chantilly Lace, based mainly on expression that's how well I liked both puppy bitches.To the Pomeranian Club of Greater Phoenix, "Keep up the good work and much success to you in the future."Judge's Critique Regular Classes by Elaine YoungPlease extend my thanks and appreciation to all such hospitalityAs to a critique of the dogs, I did not take notes and so can only write of the show in general.A few were lacking in true expression and one or two were restricted in movement. Coats could have been better in one or two but also realize it is difficult to grow coat in your area. Texture was good and most had plenty of undercoat. All were clean and nicely presented those with puppies still need to work a little more but that is always so and is part of the fun of owning dogs. Showand surroundings were ideal and the exhibitors so very gracious to me and each other as well as gentle and sweet with their dogs. This show could not have been better run. Best wishes for your point show.Beyond AKC Obedience, con't fromp. 24.While the AKC regulations for obedience are followed in most areas, the Gaines competitions have been responsible for some fine innovations. Practice or warm-up rings are provided. The exhibitor is handed a card as he leaves the ring with his score on it Simultaneously the score is displayed for the audience. The idea of run-offs being a full heel free pattern, done individually and scored, came from these competitions and has now been adopted by the AKC.WORLD SERI ES OF DOC OBEDIENCE TOURNAMENTThe Detroit-Windsor Dog Obedience Association sponsors this non-AKC event. In 1985 the tournament will be held in Westland, Michigan on August 3 and 4. Exhibitors enter under AKC or CKC rules depending on which country the title was earned. In Top Dog competition, the country selected applies to both Open and Utility classes. The 193 average is again a pre-requisite. The 10 dogs earning the highest average scores in each division receive engraved awards and cash prizes.These trials attract the creme de la creme of obedience exhibitors. It is considered an honor to be asked to judge or steward. Do try to get to one. You'll see some absolutely breath-taking performances.Puget Sound, fromp. 714.news. Dianne Clark-Bryant, whose painting we have admired and whose articles in the Review we have enjoyed, has had major surgery. Diane, our thoughts and prayers are with you.Viola Children has also been on the sick list. Sally McGilbry does not keep well, but is always interested in the show world. Why not send them your good wishesAgain, thanks to all who have given their time to our club.POMERANIAN REVIEW 125New Publications for the Serious Breeder Exhibiterfrom Denlinger Publishers. All by Dr. Alvin Grossman.The Audio-Visual LibraryFor many years we have sought a straightforward, economical way to bring the latest and best information and knowledge of the dog game to you.We have presented and will continue to present a wide array of well written dog books for your perusal. And now we have added that extra dimension-an audio-visual library of slidetape programs that can be appreciated individually or as a series of programs for your dog club.We have been fortunate to get Dr. Alvin Grossman, a noted judge, lecturer and author, to direct and narrate this series, along with a host of other talented individuals. Dr. Grossman's work has appeared in the AKC Gazette, Kennel Review, The American Cocker Review and has been reproduced in France, England, New Zealand and Japan.We think you will agree once you have seen one of these exciting new programs that a new day has dawned over the dog show scene.3EThe Standard Book of Dog Breeding'The consistent breeding of show quality dogs should be considered an art' writes Dr. Alvin Grossman in his new book, The Standard Book of Dog Breeding. Dr. Grossman combines the artistic principle of "having an eye for a dog" with sound scientific principles of breeding and genetics, which wiIlprove to be of immense value to both the first time breeder and the successful breeder of many champions.'The dog as a whole is more important than any one of its individual parts" the author states, and he goes on to examine each part individually to determine its role in the overall structure and movement of the animal, taking into consideration all aspects of hereditary and environmental development.The Standard Book of Dog Breeding is a study of what is involved in breeding with a view to producing an ideal dog. Genetics-from its humble beginnings in the laboratory of Gregor Mendel and his experiments with peas, to the present controversial work being done in gene splicing and test tube reproduction-plays the key role in Dr. Grossman's discussions in this book. The breeder who reads this book in the hope of learning how to breed better dogs and contribute to the betterment of his breed, will not be disappointed.The Great American Dog Show GameA hilarious look at the foibles, pitfalls and pratfalls that novices experience on way to becoming unflappable, experienced breeders and exhibitors, illustrated over 95 cartoons.The cartoons by Joe Murray are worth the price alone. Follow Ralph, Grace and their dog, "Rudolph" on their rib tickling plunge into the world of pure bred dogs.theirwithDENUNGER PUBUSHERS RO. Box 76, Fairfax, VA 22030Please send me a copy of Standard Book of Dog Breeding at 14.95 Plus SL55 Postage.Please send me a copy of The Great American Dog Show Game at 22.95 Plus 1.55 for Postage.Please rush me more in-depth information on the SlideTape show library.Total Enclosed 5.___________Address _ City------- _ State _ _Zip------Payment enclosed Charge MasterCard VISAAccount --------------------------------- Expires--------Signature---------------------------------------------------------------126 POMERANIAN REVIEWYIPS YAPSFRED BASSETTVolunteerismI've thought about writing this letter for a long time, and have held off because I wasn't sure it was necessary. Well I am now convinced that it is necessary so here goes . . .The vast majority of this club's members, including most of its current Board, have long ago forgotten how to say thank you to people who do the work of this club as volunteers. They act like superiors dealing with subordinates drill sergeants with their troops, ordering people around and nitpicking them to death. It has driven a lot of good people away from the club, or at least away from doing work, and it very nearly finished me off this past year. When all you hear is criticism and complaints, with hardly a word of praise or a thank you, it gets pretty hard to keep volunteering.Along with this letter I am sending in the financial report from the AKC Centennial Specialties show which I chaired for the APC. This report shows a preliminary PROFIT to the club in excess of 1,500.00, which is more than we have cleared on a show in many, many years. This show set all-time record entries for the breed in this country, and was considered by many who have written about it in the dog press as the most successful combined specialty event ever. I made 11 trips from Tulsa to Philadelphia over a period of two years that this show was being planned, and gave up many vacation days and weekends to attend these meetings on behalf of our club yet at the banquet following this show I was not even acknowledged or thanked for my work on this record breaking event. If it hadn't been for a few good friends, I wouldn't have received a single thank you the entire weekend. To top it all off, after working hard for this club for over ten years as Show Chairman, show committee and Board member, the nominating committee chose not to renominate me for the Board ... I ask you, how would you have felt Well, I decided not to give up in disgust completely but it will take some time and a few changes in attitude before I will consider taking on another large project for the club again.I am not writing this letter to look for praise for my work. I merely hope to get some people to change their ways of thinking, and focus on the fact that we are a VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION. We are all in this, or should be, because we love our dogs and love dog shows and because we enjoy each other's company. Let's try to remember that in the future and please, remember to thank our volunteers for the work they do.AL WILLIAMSONIn reference to Mr. Bassett's letter, I acknowledge that I did not thank him for his hard work, and do hereby apologize. This was not an oversight however, but simply was not thought of. I assumed that he was the same as others of us in that we volunteer for the work because we want to do it, not because we are forced to, and thanks is not expected. Instead, I rather expect the anonymous letters, phone calls, accusations, etc. that seemingly come with any job and mine has been no exception.As for failure to placehis name in nomination,I accept full responsibility for that as I was chairman of the nominating committee. My reasons for that are as follows There are many members in the club who want to work if given an opportunity and in order that they may be given a chance, a few of those who have served for some time should move aside to provide this chance. Some have to be returned to provide continuity, and the others should be selected from various parts of the country to allow the widest possible representation. Mr. Bassett has served as a Board member since 1979, and is also our Delegate to AKC. As our Delegate, he would automatically be a member of the Board, in accordance with our Constitution, but would not be a voting member serving instead in an advisory capacity.If my actions have resulted in ill will or hurt feelings, then I regret it. I was given a job to do, however and without guidelines feel that I did the job to the best of my ability. Hopefully my successor will be much more capable and will be able to please everyone.POMERANIAN REVIEW 127CLAUDIA FRANKI imagine many "Review" readers are wondering who the Poms are featured in this month's "Gazette" as winners in the professional division of the AKC photo contest.Well, they belong to me and my husband Cary. We were exhibiting our other dogs in Birmingham last year when Becky Rentz asked if she could photograph our little girls. We were more than happy to comply and sometime later were pleased to receive a letter from Ms. Rentz telling us of her award.Anyway, they are both females. The one pictured on the right is Gala U.D. She is 1CF2 years old and was bred by Virginia Rockhold. Her registered name is Rocky's Fluf 'N Puff U.D. The Pom on the left is Silvakress Viva UDT. Viva is 8V2 years old and a daughter of Gala and Ch. D-Nee's Darin' Dinadan.They both have been shown extensively all their lives in obedience and are continuing on undefeated in Brace and Veterans. They are such little show-offs, they love to participate. We love them dearly.I have enjoyed the "Review" for many years and was absolutely thrilled to see such fine articles devoted to obedience. I sincerely hope this trend continues.JANET HEFFINGTONDear Phyllis,Hello. I have something to pass on, if you find merit in it.I've been whelping Sams for 16 years but found something new in the Bearded Collie column of the April Gazette about a "natural" whelping box.Wanting to test the idea I applied its principles on a smaller scale and discovered a marvelous whelping nest for my PomsI took one of my quilting hoops 18" dimeter available for less than 10.00 if purchased, and over the inside ring, placed a remnant of vinyl an old vinyl table cloth could be cut down and on top of the vinyl, placed a piece of terrycloth old towels would do. Then the exterior hoop is placed over all and tightened down.Mama's and babies' weight forms a concave "nest" which keeps babies down snug ratherthan to crawl off and chill. The vinyl is waterproof and the terry cloth can be changed easily as needed. The bottom-effect prevents pups getting trapped behind mama.If mama must be restrained, the entire "nest" could be placed into a clean old washtub or plastic child's wading pool.Hope this may help someone.BRENDA HUTTONMy male Pom, UKC CD BK's Sir Spunky, Am.Can CD, Am. CDX will certainly be included in future issues of the Pom Review. He is 2'A years old and almost ready to begin showing in utility. On the advise of Sue Goddard, I subscribed to the Review starting with the January issue and was impressed with the articles submitted. Mary is right I've never been involved with the APC because there was nothing for me in obedience. I would like to become part of the effort to see obedience included in the future. I am a very active exhibitor and have rarely seen another Pom in these rings. My first Pom, Stephanie Beata Susanne AmCan. CD won Dog World Awards at her first three trials. My Spunky has gone HIT 5 times and has one 200 score to his credit. I think I know something of what it's all about. I have certainly enjoyed this, my first Pom Review.I have two main issues I wish to raise. The first is the apathy among APC to react to the damage and heartbreak caused by obedience Poms jumping IV2 times their height in obedience. The dogs bred today have a very difficult time jumping because of their weak stifles. Often they must undergo surgery to be able to continue showing. It would seem Pom breeders should be concerned about this and would vote for a lowering of the heights for our breed.Secondly, I've been looking to purchase a female puppy with solid stifles to show in obedience. Do you know how difficult this is Very few breeders are getting dogs of any size 6-7 pounds and cannot guarantee the stifles. Most have no idea of who might have a good dog. This is a very sad commentary on our breed. It means if you ever see a Pom it will probably be in the novice classes because our dogs are not sturdy enough for the higher classes.128 POMERANIAN REVIEWKENNETH FALCON 1Dear Mrs. Ripley,Thank you for the April issue of the Pomeranian Review.As a fairly newly licensed judge of Pomeranians I savored all the information and delightful articles.My congratulations on an excellently presented publication.MORRIS CARSONI am replying to a letter which appeared in the YIPS and YAPS segment of the July 1984 Pom Review. It was penned by a breeder who was puzzled and concerned about her lack of success in securing help and advice from other experienced breeders, a dilemma which seriously hampered the progress of her breeding program. It is unfortunate that she, as well as other sincere, honest and reputable breeders, must suffer at the hands of an unscrupulous few. Also regrettable is the fact that more and more knowledgeable breeders are becoming increasingly hesitant even unwilling to express opinions, make recommendations and evaluations, give advice andor offer to others their top quality breeding and show prospects. It may be some small consolation to the neophyte as well as to the experienced breeder that seldom are such refusals instituted arbitrarily, selfishly or maliciously. Perhaps I can from bitter experience shed some light upon the reason for exhibiting such reluctance and reticence.Throughout my 13 years of producing Emcee's Poms, I have tried to be generous in sharing my time, experience, and acquired knowledge and skills with many novice breeders. Most have been sincerely appreciative. A few have turned out to be somewhat less than that, repaying our kindness with abuse, our friendship with deceit and our generosity with exploitations. These few are opportunists who want instant success without having to endure trial and error who demand high profits without making sacrifices and expect recognition without having earned it.Most breeders have in inherent love for their Poms and their primary goal is to improve the breed. There are some however for whom this aim is negligible. Their raison d'etre is to make a profit. They view promising pups, show wins, kennel names and bloodlines with greed in theirhearts and selfishness in their actions. If sufficient profits are not forthcoming at once if show wins and accolades do not materialize instantly and if pups turn out to be less than perfect, this kind of breeder often mistreats andor sells the offending dogs indiscriminately, scattering the bloodline dedicated breeders worked so hard to establish. As these hypocrites are usually comparatively unknown, and are often quite adept at fabrication and facade, we reputable breeders have practically no means by which to ascertain the type of person with whom we are dealing. Therefore, we find it less painful to turn a deaf ear to many who seek our help than to risk the possibility of damage to our dogs and our bloodlines.How sad it is when a few malcontents cause respected breeders "once burned" to be "twice shy" about helping not only the next person who comes along but perhaps anyone else who asks, simply to avoid the consequences perpetrated by so very few.EDNA E. CIRARDOTWhat a great time I had in New York. I am so grateful that I could be there to enjoy the event of the show being held in my honor. A beautiful day and evening for me and I only hope I am worthy of all the comments that were made by many in speeches and in writing in different publications. I have many fond memories a few bad ones too, I'm afraid but this have to be at the head of the list. There are so many breeders worthy of such an honor and I do hope that each will have his turn in the limelight. The short line of advice I have so often given, "When at the end of your rope, tie an knot and hang on," became a reality.I especially want to thank the club for presenting me with the beautiful placque of Cavilier. I was so surprised and thrilled my voice failed me and I could say little, but oh, how much I felt. None of you will ever know. It was the highlight of my life for as everyone knows, Ch. Sungold's Cay Cavilier was my beginning and what a beginning it was.I would like to give a message of encouragement to all. Just say to yourselves and believe it, "Nothing is impossible." Have you ever flown in an airplane If so, perhaps you have glimpsed through the window and notedPOMERANIAN REVIEW 129the nature of life on earth. Looking down upon the land the people below appear as little ants, scurrying about in their pursuit of life. The cars, houses, and tracts of land are seen as tiny pieces of a jigsaw puzzle and one cannot help but realize how interconnected and small each person is in the overall picture of life. Yet, if one views the flight from above the clouds, the feeling becomes quite different for the realization that man has the ability to rise above all limitations and gorge the unknown becomes readily comprehensible. You can do what I and others have done. Just have faith and determination and the pieces will come together and you will find yourself at the head of the line, Best of Breed, Croup 1 and even that coveted spot, Best in Show.Mighty Dog from Carnation to Underwrite Dog Museum ExhibitionThe Dog Museum of America is pleased to announce the generous support of Mighty Dog from Carnation in underwriting the exhibition, Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge The Life and The Legacy.The exhibition, which will open on September 10, will highlight the rich and varied life of this remarkable woman. The favorite niece of John D. Rockefeller, she was an avid art collector, amassing over 5000 works an exceptional philanthropist, founding an animal welfare center and an educational foundation and an acclaimed member of the dog fancy.Her kennels, on her estate in Morristown, New Jersey, were exemplary, and it was here that she raised over 80 breeds of dogs. She conceived and sponsored the renowned Morris and Essex Dog Show an event that many called the "finest outdoor dog show in the world." When it was discontinued in 1958, an era came to an end.Through Mighty Dog's generous funding, this exhibition and the accompanying hard-cover lavishly illustrated book have been made possible. Mighty Dog is also honoring Mrs. Dodge in their 1986 calendar "Mighty Dog Masterpieces" which will showcase twelve champion dogs, posed with works of art which evoke her Collection.The exhibition will be on view through February 14,1986. The Dog Museum of America, located at 51 Madison Avenue 26th 27th Streets in the lobby of the New York LifeInsurance Building, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1000 to 500 and Wednesday until 700. For group tours, please call the Museum at 212-696-8350.Era of the Pet to open at Dog Museum of America June 11"Pets are good for your Health" has become the rallying cry of today's physicians and psychologists, but this special affinity, unaided by scientific research, has long been understood and articulated in works of art.The Dog Museum of America, recognizing this relationship, is pleased to presentfra of the Pet Four Centuries of People and Their Dogs an exhibition illuminating the development of this unique bond through works of art, paintings, engravings, photographs and sculpture. The show will open on June 11 at the Museum and will run through August 17. It was previously on view at the University Museum of the University of Pennsylvania.Affection, companionship and friendship between people and their dogs has existed for centuries. The Creeks and Romans are known to have had pets, but the great Depression of the Middle Ages, lasting for almost 1500 years, brought an end to such pleasurable pursuits Dogs of all breeds were forced to work. It was not until the reign of Louis XIV in the 1600's that a resurgence in wealth and leisure allowed animals a more elevated status. The concept of the family pet began to emerge.As Dale McDonathy, exhibition curator, states in his essay, "The keeping of pets had begun in imitation of royalty because growing affluence permitted it. In time ... it was simply a matter of doing what one's peers did. The ascendancy of the pet directly parallels the emergence of a relatively well-fed and economically secure middle class."Era of the Pet will focus on four historic periods prosperity and the reappearance of the pet under Louis XIV in the Seventeenth Century Sun King constructed over 1000 kennels at Versailles to house his royal canines romanticism and the sentimentalization of pets in the Eighteenth Century Queen Victoria and the growing adulation of the house pet in the Nineteenth Century, and, in the Twentieth Century, altruism and the burgeoning of130 POMERANIAN REVIEWCIRCULATIONMANAGERLt. Col. John Cribbs Rt. 1, Box 249 Doswell, VA 23047 804 876-3643SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION"Your inquiries answered within 24 hours"humanitarian concerns.The curator, Dale McConathy, is a writer, critic and member of the graduate faculty at New York University. He has written the catalogue to the exhibition which is available at the Museum for 3.00 3.50 by mail.The Dog Museum of America, located at 51 Madison Avenue 26th 27th Streets in the lobby of the New York Life Insurance Building, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1000 to 500 and Wednesday until 700. For group tours, please call the Museum at 212-696-8350.16.00 per year Third Class Mail 17.00 per year Foreign U.S. funds only 21.00 per year First Class Mail Review arrives in 3-5 days. Change to First Class at time of renewal.Back IssuesYearrMonth Cost85 1-4-7-10 4.0084 4-10 4.0083 1-7-10 4.0082 4-10 3.5081 1-7 3.5080 1-4-7-10 3.5079 1-5 3.0078 4-7 3.0077 7-10 3.0076 1-4-10 2.0075 1 2.0074 7 2.0073 4 2.0071 1-4 2.0070 10 2.00 \Room for More New acquisitions on view at Dog Museum of AmericaThe Dog Museum of America is pleased to announce the opening of a new gallery devoted to the exhibition of recent acquisitions. The gallery, which is located off the main exhibition room, will feature changing shows of paintings, works on paper, sculpture and decorative arts.Through its accessions Committee, the Museum accepts works of art and literature relating to the dog into the Collection. Until now, only works included in the four annual thematic exhibitions were on public view. This additional space will allow the Museum to continually display new works and to acknowledge the generous support of contributors to the Collection.Recent accessions currently on view include Five works on paper by Paul Bransom, gift of the artist's Estate Lithographs and American Kennel Club Centennial Stamps designed by Roy Andersen, gift of the artist A lithograph by Robert Lindner entitled, "Man's Best Friend," 1970, gift of Jim Po.lk "Sparring Airedales," a bronze by O.J. Toppi, gift of the artist "Dare," a Golden Retriever bronze by Robert K. Abbett, gift of Mrs. Gwynne C. McDevitt "Portuguese Water Dog," a bronze by B. Tormey, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Santos A pencil drawing of a Briard by Edwin Megargee, gift of Marc Delanier and the Sussex Spaniel Club of America Three Austrian vermeil dog show medals, gift of Mrs. Shirley G. Horowitz A brass and leather dog collar, ca. 1920, gift of Iris de la Torre Bueno Oil Portraits of champion show Poodles by Mildred and Edwin Megargee, gift of the Estate of Sara C. Chisholm.POMERANIAN REVIEW 131INDEX OF ADVERTISERSAbjornson, Lois and Bill Sandtown..................59Anderson, Bonnie Bon-Ton.............................47Bartholomew, Nancy Bandbox........................77Bauer, Alicia ................................................... 107Beam, Ruth Great Elms...................................54Benko, John and Arlene Blossom Hts............117Bergerson, Cheryl Chisago.............................36Berry, Nina.........................................................86Braczyk, Edward Sun Fox...............................79Carlon, GloriaMaranatha.................................. 30Carrel I, Tammy.................................................92Carson, Morris Emcee..............................33,103Ching, Josephine Guys N Gals.......................45Conley, Evelyn and Rollie Lyn-Lee................... 9Creed, Charlotte Southland........................6,105Cribbs, John Twin Pines..................................17Dahl, Ruby Rockwood.....................................51Dickinson, Kim Suncrest.................................31Dumler, Opal O My........................... 93,100,101Dupre, Mrs. James Dupre's............................ 41Epps, NinaOakridge....................................... 109Foley, Patricia Holihouse.................................89Freia, Jerrie and Vanessa Janesa ................ 6,7Casaway, IngridaAija...................................81,87Gaulke, Duane Caulke's .................................37Girardot, Edna Scotia...................................... 94Goddard, Tim and Sue Tim Sue..................... 35Goltz, Rosalind Penru .....................................55Green, Judy Razzle Dazzle.............................61Griffith, K.G. Lenette........................................83Harbin, Irene and SylviaHarbin's..................... 11Hartz, Kathryn Dover..................................89,90Heartz, John and Chris Chriscendo................67Heffington, Janet Grey Ghost ....................18,19Hendricks, Byron Khani.................................IFCHovey, Janet JETs Pompous Poms...........21,90Hughes, Dolores Dees.................................. 119Husband, Michael Baudier.........................69,87Jenner, Ed.....................................................49, 88Jensen, Patty Patty's....................................... 92Johnson, Shannon Doo Shay..........................39Kaup, Joan Morningside ...............................123Klein, Ron and JackieSilver Meadows . . .21,37Lackey, Richard.................................................95LaFortune, Anna Sungold................................95Lehtinen, Jane Ken Nor's..............................115Lessard, Alice Lessard ...................................25Liddle, Jacqueline..............................................90Lis, Claudia Sun Fox....................................... 79Luccas, Elinor Luells........................................29Marion, Sheila Shamrocks...............................94McDaniel, Jane Timothy's............................... 71McDonald, Michelle and Francis Hobbit.... 53Moebuis, Terri Moe-Best............................... 119Moreno, Julie and Gonzalo Moreno's . . . .84,85Moureau, Erika Texican.............................. 86,Napolitano, LindaTano's.................................123Norris, Beverly Bev-Nods.................6,49,88,105Oyler, Anne ATO........................................... 111Pfeffer, Claudia Precious Petites.......... 64,65,66Ready, Cassandra Wee Hearts..................97,98Rinehart, M. Deane DeArta...........................109Roach, Dudley and Wanda Queenaire........... 57Roberts, Audrey Shy Acres....................14,15,Roberts, C.M. Croompaw................................14Roberts, Carolyn Chip A Way......................... 33Rosenbaum, Mary Bi-Mar.......................... 74,75Shiffer, JoAnn Renaissance............................23Stafford, Robert and Jeanne............................. 92Stephens, T.L. and Jessie Jestoms............ 73,92Stranahan, BabeavStran............................. 18,19Tellez, Tony and ConnieTellez........................FCVasuta, Lorinda Animation................................43Welshinger, Ann and Gene Anadors...............87Whiddon, Barbara Sho-Nuf........................... 113Whitehead, Leslie............................................ 123Williamson, Dorothy and Al Cenla...................99Young, Jessie and Barbara Jabil.................... 91Zils, Karen Karlee............................................23POMERANIAN REVIEWVI n Lemery thing's bicker'M TEXAS'The shows, the majors and especially the hospitalityWe look forward to entertaining you at the Summer Specialty in Houston, August 7,1985.SEE YOU THERE