American Pomeranian Club, 3nc.Pomeranian ReviewPUBLISHED QUARTERLY OCTOBER 1987ym 5^3sCh. Chula's Texican Peppermist Ch. Chula's Choice of Dragon 5iAm.Can. Ch. Chula's Lullaby of DragonCh. Jeribeth's Chula DragonettePOMERANIAN REVIEWA Star in the Making.T\S ' vCGOLDCOAST KENNEL CLUB ILY87 BOOTH PHOTO S. B.IIfWindjammer's Touch of PetiteCh. Precious Petit Touch of Riple x Dias Delight of WindjammerHi My name is Petie My special thanks to Sally Baugniet for this win over specials and to the other judges who have made me a multiple Best of Breed winner always over specials at just IOV2 months of age. While mom is on "maternity leave," HI be on "maturity leave," so watch for us later this year. After all, good things come to those who waitPetie stands at stud with our multiple specialty winning "Jammer," the sire of 3 champions in 1987.Petie's sire Jason is still for sale to the right show home.Always breederownerhandled with prideWINDJAMMERBob and Jeanne Stafford 1231 Carberry Road616 683-0214 Niles, Ml 49120 POMERANIAN REVIEW 3Pomeranian ReviewOF THEAmmran Pomeranian Club, 3ttr.OFFICERS OF THE CLUBPresident.............................................................................................................................Olga BakerFirst Vice President ..........................................................................................................Sam ZaneoffSecond Vice President.......................................................................................................................Sue GoddardRecording Secretary........................................................................................................Mary VickersCorresponding Secretary.............................................................................................Audrey Roberts1410 S. 10th St., Leesville, LA 71446 Treasurer.......................................................................................................................................Morris CarsonBOARD OF DIRECTORSDolores Watts JohnCribbsPeter Galindo Marlene PresserDianne Johnson Fred BassettDelegate to AKC ...............................................................................................................Fred BassettPOMERANIAN REVIEWEditor ............................................................Phyllis Ripley, P.O. 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ALL COPY MUST BE TYPED OR PLAINLY PRINTED.DEADLINESNovember 15 January IssueFebruary 15 April IssueMay 15 July IssueAugust 15 October IssuePOMERANIAN REVIEWTable of ContentsPresident's Message...............................................8Yips and Yaps ......................................................12Classified Ads......................................................16Memories, by Lauren Harris ................................18Overtrimming The Pom, by Olga Baker... .23Secretary's Report................................................24Behind The New Champions...............................28Columbia Pom Club Specialty.............................32The Pomeranian...................................................38Cause and Effect, by Dr. A. Grossman.................42The Way Against Fleas, by LoisBenko................44Pom Club Reports................................................52Across Canada..................................................... 54Pacific Northwest News and Views.................... 60Helpful Hints....................................................... 62Obedience News..................................................66I Remember When...............................................72Protect Your Pet from Ear Damage.....................74Poms, by Barbara Stoffer.....................................76AKC Gazette Column, by Olga Baker.................80To Breed or Not to Breed, by Chris Jones ... 82 Exercising Your Dog, by Joe Cargoni DVM. .88 More on Helping Your Pet...................................90Mail all advertising and material for publication toPomeranian Review Phyllis Ripley P.O. Box 31927 Tucson, AZ 85751If you need to use Special Delivery service Air Express, Federal Express to meet a deadline, mail only to6902 E. First Street Tucson, AZ 85710After the deadline has passed I won't be going to the Post Office, so everything must come to the house address.QUESTIONS602-721-7620Cover StoryWhat a thrill to have bred this litter of four gorgeous little girlsCh. Chula's Texican Peppermist is co-owned by Erika Moureau and myself. "Peppermist" finished at 10 months of age with two 5 pt. majors, a 4 pt. major and Best Opposite Sex at the Dallas- Ft. Worth Specialty. She has two pretty babies a boy and a girl out of Ch. Tomboy's Pico Chico Killer's daddy.Ch. Chula's Choice of Dragon Mark is my keeper. She finished at 11 months with two 5 pt. majors, two Best of Breeds, three Best Opposites, and Best in Sweepstakes at the Dallas-Ft. Worth Specialty. "Grabber" is the proud mom of two beautiful little show girls, sired by Ch. Pedron's Mark of the Dragon.Ch. Jeribeth's Chula Dragonette is owned by Olga Baker. She finished at 12 months with three majors, four Best of Winners and seven Best Opposite wins. Dragonette has two lovely children one boy and one girl from Multi-BIS Ch. Great Elms Prince Charming II.Can. and Am. Ch. Chula Lullaby of Dragon is owned by Betty Bell. She finished in Canada at 11 months with a Group 2 win. She gained her U.S. title with four Best of Breed wins. "Chula" has three special babies one girl and two boys sired by Multi-BIS Can. and Am. Ch. Bell's Chris- cendo Carmichael.On the strength of this litter, sire Ch. Pedron's Mark of the Dragon was 2 top producing Pom stud for 1986 and dam Gad's Chula Orange Mist was 1 producing Pom bitch and 2 producing Toy bitch for 1986.CHULA POMSNorma Gad 5908 Westside Road El Paso, TX 79932 915 584-0942It is with deep regret that we announce the loss ofCh. Pedron's Mark of the DragonOur sympathy to his owners Peter Galindo and Ron Welch.POMERANIAN REVIEWPhynerproudly presentsiStarlite Legacy Choco BearChoco is the only chocolate grandson of Ch. Phyner Night Editor, the top winning black pomeranian. He has the type, style and elegance usually found in other colors and we believe him to be the finest chocolate male anywhere. Choco is pointed and is currently being shown by Mr. Jeff Nokes. Choco is also proven and his get will hit the show rings soon.Choco is bred and owned by Gayle Griffin of Starlite Pomeranians. Our sincere and heartfelt thanks to Gayle for allowing us to lease Choco for a while.Choco was show trained for us by Sandra Logan. Our thanks to Sandy for a job well done.FLASH-Choco was WD BOW back to back at Santa Cruz and Del MonteDolly B. Trauner 2024 Lyon St.All inquiries to 415 346-5314San Francisco, CA 941153 POMERANIAN REVIEWHeritage Kennels of VermontST N SHOW Am. Can. Ch. Bells Chriscendo CarmichaelCarmichael, a multiple Best in Show winner, proudly presents his champion son . . .Am.Can. Ch. Bells Grandstand RowdyRowdy, expertly shown by Kitty Burke, finished his championship in less than 4 weeks with many Croup placements, including a Croup I. He is now being campaigned by his new co-owner Kitty Burke. He was shown to his Canadian championship by John Heartz.xmiBreederOwnerBetty and Rex Bell 344 Essex Rd. Wiiliston, VT 05495Co-OwnerKitty Burke Rocky Hill, CT 203 426-1057802 879-1663POMERANIAN REVIEW 7Heritage Kennels of VermontAm.Can.Ch. Chulas Lullaby of DragonWe are grateful to Norma Gad for letting one of her lovely girls come to New England. She is very special to us.Chula wishes to congratulate her three sisters on their championships also Ch. Chula's Choice of Dragon Mark, owned by Norma Gad Ch. Jeribeth's Chula Dragonette, owned by Olga Baker and Ch. Chula's Tex- ican Peppermist, coowned by Erika Moureau and Norma Gad. This is a very special litter. Thanks, Norma.Chula was shown in the states by Joy Brewster and Kitty Burke, and in Canada by John Heartz.7.-iy BEST OF BREEDThe next generationAmCan. Ch. Bell's Chriscendo Carmichael xAmCan. Ch. Chula's Lullabyof DragonLitter news Whelped 887 3 females sired by Ch. Bell's Commander Toby x Bell's Golden Sun Goddess. Also a Sept. '87 litter due from Ch. Toby.Betty and Rex Bell 344 Essex Rd.802 879-1663 Williston, VT 054958 POMERANIAN REVIEWPRESIDENT'S MESSAGEby Olga Baker 207 Shirleen Seabrook, TX 77586Your Board of Directors had its first telephone conference call this month a lengthy affair, but productive, with decisions made by business-like, thoughtful vote an advantage over the routine monthly agendas and voting procedures. Conference calls are effective but expensive, so we try to avoid them except in urgent or emergency situations. Your elected Board continues to function well and efficiently, deserving your and my appreciation. "You're in good hands with . .Special thanks to Audrey Roberts, Dr. Morris Carson and Mary Vickers.A new Show Chairman for February 1987 has been appointed. Audrey Roberts has taken over this enormous task, replacing Mr. Peter Galindo who has served the Club beautifully in this capacity for many, many years. He had already done preliminaries for the show, but felt he could not take on the responsibility again this year. Certainly we understand, but we will miss the fine work and maneuvering Peter gave the Club in conducting its shows. It always seems to effortless, but not so Audrey is already on it and can handle it. Of that you may be assured She is an excellent dependable worker and very dog-astute.Here is some neat news. Did any of you know that 1988 marks the 100th year of the Pomeranian Well, it's true. Certainly Poms existed long before that, but the first Pomeranian ever registered by the American Kennel Club was registered in 1888. His name are you ready was "Dick." Isn't that wonderful Wish I could take credit for uncovering that information, but the truth is a good AKC man in New York, Mr. Jeff Dorl, discovered it and called me.Thus, our 1988 show will be the commemoration of 100 years of Poms. Also, to further enhance it all, I have arranged to have our show filmed by AKC for a feature-article in the AKC Gazette. Won't that be fun If you've a creative idea for a little slogan for Audrey to use for the centennial show, drop her a note soon. I know she will appreciate it. Make plans to go to New York in February. We will love seeing you there. Thank you for everything.SHORTSClub NewsWe would like to have regular reports from all the Pomeranian Clubs in the country. In order to encourage regular reporting, I thought I would provide a few guidelines.First, appoint an individual to submit your Club's news. I request that everything be typed, so please consider that the person you appoint needs to be able to type and have access to a typewriter.The material that is submitted ought to have "reader appeal." Everyone knows that the job of columnist is a difficult one that's probably why is can be so hard to find someone to do it so readers don't necessarily want to read that you didn't have anyone report their news or wins. Report what you do have and call it good.Things that are interesting and have "reader appeal" are the things that your Club is doing to educate its members, promote the breeding of Pomeranians, and be of service to dog lovers in general. I was particularly delighted to read about the Puget Sound Club's efforts for the elderly dog owners in their area. That is truly special and just the kind of thing that will encourage other groups around the country in humanitarian efforts. It would be great fun to read about your new members, in not too great a detail perhaps, but to recognize these newcomers and encourage them, making them feel welcome to your group.One of the stumbling blocks in Club Reports has been announcing show wins. In the future, let's limit the reporting of show wins in detail to your Specialty matches and Specialty shows. For all-breed wins, please make the reporting brief Best of Breeds, Groups and placements and Bests in Show. I don't want to be rigid about this and certainly will accept for publication whatever you feel has "reader appeal," but reading a list of one point wins at shows you have never heard of is pretty dull stuff. Use your judgement and I will trust you to send me good show reports. For instance, if a new member has just bought his first puppy and walks in the ring and takes Winners Dog, please let us know so we can be happy for him. These are the fun kinds of things that we can all enjoy.You may have read Margaret McKee's survey about the Pom Review a few issues ago. Even though a very few people responded, Club Reports fared very badly in the survey. I hope that with a few guidelines, they will begin to attract readers because they are an important part of the Pomeranian Review. This magazine is for the Club continued on p. 18.POMERANIAN REVIEWGreat Elms ILiPII IDevc cf LenetteM3trtv.z'BREEDBESTOFKITTANNING KENNEL CLUB INC klein5 JUNE I9B7Ch. Beaver of Lenette x Jennifer HoltHis first weekend out, Beve went BOS in Sweepstakes at the Michigan Pom Specialty and it only go better after that.Beve is pictured winning BOB from the 6-9 puppy class over two beautiful group placing specials fo a four point major. Thank you judge Nancy Riley for such a prestigious winBeve has been shown a very limited amount and needs only a major to finish.Special thanks to Ken Griffith for finding him for me.Sincerest sympathy to Lorinda Vasuta on the loss of Ch. Cinquay Yankee Doodle Dandy. He will b sadly missed by all who knew him.Bonnie Stetson 852 Lakewood Blvd. Akron, Ohio 4431^10 POMERANIAN REVIEWrjottzn Mres TomsCrystal is now residing with us and we extend our thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Morris Carson for allowing her to join us. This sound, stylish, beautiful orange daughter of Ch. Emcee's Solid Cold Diamond will make her debut in the ring this fall.MiEmcees Solid Gold N1 CrystalWe would like to thank Dr. and Mrs. Morris Carson, Pat Brooks, Mrs. James Dupre, Ber- nie and Lois Ciliberto, and De- saree Sandifer who have all given us encouragement and shared their knowledge of the breed.\Sharon and John Masnick HCR 65 Box 745803 928-3511 Huger, SC 29450POMERANIAN REVIEWrCjotdm Aims Toms\ts_We are proud to say Tico Tico is passing on his fine attributes to his offspring. We salute his sire, Ch. Emcee's Solid Gold Diamond, a dog we have long admired.Best wishes to the following with Tico Tico offspring Anna Liselli, NY, Michelle Bridges, WA, and Judy Lovelady, SCCfi. Twin Pines Tico TicoThe puppies pictured are sired by Tico Tico. We presently have to offer one orange sable male. Litters are expected this fall sired by Tico Tico.Sharon and John Masnick HCR 65 Box 745 Huger, SC 29450 803 928-35112 POMERANIAN REVIEWYips YapsGoof DepartmentHi Phyllis,Whoops We all make mistakes but please let lanice luginsland know that it wasn't my error in this last issue of the Pom Review. I certainly was terribly flattered to be the Jr. member of the Doo- Shay show team, even if it was a brief memory on paper. Under the photo, it should have been LLL Bit O' Gold Jigger and under little Shannon it should have been Doo-Shay's Hooligan Sabra. The senior person is me and I guess you don't have to really look toooo hard to see which one it is. Rather than a mistake, let's just call it a compliment, but do contact Janice for me please. I would hate for her to think that I was taking credit for breeding something as lovely as Jigger.Thanks a bunch.Shannon JohnsonSony about mixing up the names under the photo. I really did know the difference in dogs and people. I just goofed. I tty hard not to do that, too Again, my apologies to owner and breeder.More Good FoodDear Ms. Ripley,This letter is in response to the interest shown in learning more about good canine nutrition and feeding. I have been feeding Solid Gold Herbal Dog Food to my Shelties for several years. When I discovered the food my two Poms were advanced in age and required food specific for their health problems. At the time I started using it I had tried many different brands to aid my one Sheltie that would get diarrhea when stressed, traveling or showing. Nothing seemed to change the situation. I had all the necessary tests run at the vet to make sure there wasn't a physical problem of some sort. As soon as I switched to the Solid Gold food the diarrhea stopped and he has now been shown for three years without any problems. He is now an OTCH, TDX dog. I believe the attention to high quality ingredients, lack of perservatives and additives allows the dog's system to work as it should. I switched my others to it also and have not had any skin problems or coat problems. The Solid Gold Company also has other supplements to aid in canine health. The Company also provides very interesting reading material about nutrition and their products.Two other good sources of information are "How to Have a Healthier Dog" by Dr. Belfield and "Natural Health for Dogs and Cats" by Dr.Pitcairn. Strangely I have noticed that these books and others on canine health and nutrition are absent from the usual book lists for canine reading material. The above books were located in a Health Food Store for humans.We all should have the knowledge to correctly decide our dogs' diets and supplements and not just act because of what others dictate to us.Sincerely,Claudia Frank"Standard" PomsDear Ms. Ripley,I'm a relatively new subscriber to the Pom Review and have really enjoyed receiving it. I've recently begun breeding Poms and I have naturally been searching for further information and knowledge about the breed and the standards. Your publication has been extremely helpful by showing pictures of the winners, etc. I am still at a loss as to where to go to learn all about the acceptable colors, variations and how to tell as puppies what they will likely be as adults. Is that information available somewhereI've grown up around the larger Poms 10 to 17 lbs. and know quite a few people who have these great dogs as pets. It has always been quite confusing trying to understand the difference between these larger Poms and the toys 3 to 7 lbs. that are the accepted show dogs of the breed. The larger Poms have a longer nose and do look more Spitz-like, but they are great dogs with kids more sturdy.I was reading the July issue and the article by Claire Flesner about assisting in the starting of local Pom clubs, and what to do about those clubs that have a "7-ups" category. In that same issue I was very happy to see Marie Glen Pomeranians ad and note about her miracle beauty "Buddy" who weighs in at IOV2 lbs. Her dogs look more like the Poms I'm used to seeing. I'm tired of people referring to my "obviously inferior Poms" simply because of their size. What I've always wondered is why the two types are not in separate categories as Poodles are Standard, Miniature and Toy I came across a picture in the Enquirer of all places of David Hasslehoff with his dogs. He has two Poms, one they capsulize as a Standard Pom and one as a Toy Pom, which I felt very adequately explained the difference. Why don't we have a more acceptable standard for judging the difference between the two types The Standard Poms should have a class all theirPOMERANIAN REVIEWCh. Whartons Seppl von Honig'JBEST OFRIO GRANDEKENNEL CLUB MAT-1987RINEHARTPHOTONEW CHAMPIONtSeppl finished at just over nine months of age from the puppy class, thanks to thefollowing judgesMr. Thomas C. Conway 4 pts. BOWMr. Glenn T. Fancy 4 pts. BOWMiss Maxine V. Beam BOBMrs. Mildred K. Bryant 4 pts. Gr. IMrs. Mildred K. Bryant 2 pts. BOBMr. Joseph E. Gregory Gr. 2Mr. Frank T. Sabella 2 pts. BOBSeppl's looking forward to seeing y'all next fall. A great big thank you to Lori forthe great job she has done with her little buddyBreedersOwners HandlerAgentNancy and Ed Wharton Lori LindseyRt. 5, Box 730 Judi LindseyAmarillo, TX 79118 806 622-01144 POMERANIAN REVIEWiwn and I'm just wondering how many other Pom wners would agree with me on this. What can re done to change thingsThank you for your assistance.Darlyn R. Langley 3.S. I'm not saying that the 3-7 pounders are not vorth working toward to perfect the breed, or hat they are not wonderful, beautiful dogs simply hat I feel there should be an acceptable way of differentiating the two types.77iere was a wonderful article wiitten for the ruly 1986 Pom Review by Maty Vickers called Turning Back The Clock all about the origin on he Pomeranian, telling in quite a bit of detail about how the colors and sizes evolved. Hoat article would be one goodplace to start. The bibliograpln orovided with that article could also produce some good information for you. How about Pom Review readers Do any of you have good resources that would be of interest to this concerned individual This column is available for responses. Editor."Your Pomeranian"Dear Phyllis,Many of the readers of the Review will be glad to hear that the copy and pictures for the updated "Your Pomeranian" are now with the publisher. It proved to be more work and took longer than I expected. Denlinger's are now in charge, so the book will be on the market in the near future. Look for it.I wish to thank all of you who sent me pictures of your Pomeranians. They were delightful. I only wish that all of them could be included in the book along with the data you sent. The choice of the pictures will accentuate the reading material and show the beauty, variety, and versatility of our little dogs. I know the editorwill makeagood selection from the wealth of pictures you sent to me.The book is written more to help the beginner so please keep that in mind when what you read seems like old stuff to you. New procedures and knowledge will outdate this book before we know it but for now it may help. I have loved doing it.Sincerely yours,Pauline B. HughesAKC VideoThe Pomeranian Video Committee Dorothy Bonner, Olga Baker and Christine Heartz will meet in New York with the AKC Video representatives on July 20 to finalize the script and prepare for the shooting on Oct. 6. The AKC would preferusing all live Poms, but there might be some cases where pictures would be substituted to illustrate the commentary. Consequently, clear 8x10 pictures will be accepted if sent to the chairman, Dorothy Bonner. These will be taken to New York on the shooting date to illustrate any points not present in the live Poms on hand. Pictures may be of any Pom, as none will be identified, and they may or may not be used. Please write owner's names and addresses lightly on the backs of the pictures and accompany them with the following release, "I give my permission for any comments in the Video to accompany my Pom's picture. I understand that nothing will be identified and that all material and comments will be atthe discretion of the AKC." Signed owner and date. Send photos toDorothy Bonner 26093 Highway 281 North San Antonio, TX 78260AKC Announces New Information ServiceThe American Kennel Club has announced an unprecedented information service that will be available to interested clubs or individuals beginning July 1, 1987. The new service will provide summarized dog competition statistics based on records of AKC-licensed shows. These statistics were previously available only through other organizations or tedious manual record-keeping.Clubs or individuals interested in identifying dogs that need certain criteria in one or more breeds will now be able to purchase this information directly from the American Kennel Club on a formal request basis. The clubs will specify the criteria they want used to generate the statistical data. For example, a club can request the names of the top ten winners in its breed based on the number of dogs defeated only at specialty shows, or only at all-breed shows, or both. Dogs defeated could be specified at the breed, group, or best in show level. All the data will be provided with the understanding that AKC intends no endorsement of a particular dog or dogs.Feasibility and cost of individual requests will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to an annual access fee, 50.00 per breed or 2,500.00 for all breeds there will be a processing fee and in some cases a one-time programming fee that will vary depending on the specific information requested.In the past, clubs interested in this type of information had to manually go through the show awards book each month to record the necessary information. Now, for a relatively small fee, clubs can have timely and accurate information calculated for them to their specifications. The calculaPOMERANIAN REVIEW 15mOIr36ES TTEOSBEAUMONTkennel CLUB19 87PEGCh. Bayou View Sugar N SpiceCh. Theldun's Almond Fudge x Bayou View La Mirage"Pepper" was expertly handled for her single points by her friend Charlotte Creed. Pictured winning a 3 pt. major under judge Cynthia Sommers, handled by her breederowner John Lewis. She finished with a 4 pt. major under the capable guidance of handler Hiram Stewart. Pepper is the dam of Bayou View Pop Tart needs 2 pts. to finish and Bayou View Front Runner starting this fall. These litter mates are sired by Ch. Bev-Nor's Toastmaster.Bayou View PomeraniansOwnersBreedersJohn C. Lewis and Adam J. Verrett P.O. Box 1943504 384-0486 Morgan City, LA 7038116 POMERANIAN REVIEWtion results can be distributed as hard copy or on magnetic tape.The AKC Board of Directors approved the new information service to help clubs. "We feel that this service will save clubs considerable time and money," stated Bob Maxwell, AKC's Vice President of Administration.For more information or to make a request, write to Mr. Fred Sheppard, Director of Data Processing and Systems Development, American Kennel Club, 3308 Chapel Hill Boulevard, Suite 160, Durham, NC 27707. Or call 919 489- 7175.Finnish Spitz Admitted To AKC Stud BookThe Finnish Spitz will be admitted to registry in the American Kennel Club Stud Book, effective August 1, 1987, by action of the AKC Board of Directors. The addition of the Finnish Spitz to the Stud Book brings the total of AKC recognized breeds to 130.A member of the Miscellaneous Class since April 1984, the Finnish Spitz will be eligible for regular classification in the Non-Sporting Croup beginning January 1, 1988. Until then, the breed will continue to be shown in the Miscellaneous Class.The Finnish Spitz is a medium-sized dog with a dense, golden-red coat which, combined with his prick ears, pointed muzzle and bushy tail, give the dog a fox-like appearance. He is noted for his lively, yet even temperament.Originally bred to preserve its instinctive hunting abilities, today's Finnish Spitz functions primarily as a companion, except in its native Finland, where it is still used as a natural bark pointer.Admitted to the Finnish Kennel Club Stud Book in 1892, the Finnish Spitz is now the national dog of Finland and is recognized by registry organizations throughout the world.Currently there are over 750 dogs registered with the Finnish Spitz Club of America which was founded in 1975 by Mrs. Bette Isacoff. These dogs will automatically enter the AKC Stud Book as Foundation Stock. Dogs whelped after the Stud Book opens on August 1 will have to conform to the usual AKC standards for registration.For more information contact Mrs. Bette Isacoff, Registrar, Finnish Spitz Club of America, 4000 Houcks Road, Monkton, Maryland 21111.American Kennel Club Launches Campaign To Control Vicious DogsNew York, July 15 Prompted by the nationwide attention give to recent vicious dog attacks, the American Kennel Club has launched a majorcampaign to encourage strong, non-discriminat- ory vicious dog control legislation and to educate the public about responsible dog ownership.Each of the more than 3,000 specialty and allbreed kennel clubs is being sent an information kit containing examples of AKC supported vicious or dangerous dog laws already in force at the state, county and city levels. The kit also contains a series of articles on how to initiate action resulting in enforceable legislation that does not discriminate by breed, and specifies substantial penalties for irresponsible owners of vicious dogs.A separate educational campaign is being developed to encourage responsible dog ownership starting with programs for grade school children and progressing to materials designed to influence positively the attitude of civic and other community groups. Consisting of both videotapes and printed information, the modular programs will cover subjects such as "Selecting The Right Breed For You," "Responsible Dog Ownership," "Basic Dog Training," "Competing Your Dog in AKC Events," etc.The American Kennel Club has long been an advocate of responsible dog ownership. An active supporter of strong vicious dog control legislation, as well as leash laws, anti-dog fighting laws and local licensing, AKC has assisted in developing legislation which has become a model for states, counties and municipalities throughout the United States.President Kenneth Marden stated, "No other effort has higher priority at the American Kennel Club than this far-reaching program."CLASSIFIED ADSFor Sale Beautiful one year old dark orange male. Show quality and proven stud. Millamor lines. Also orange puppy bitch. Nice quality. Louise Piner, Rt. 1, Box 216A, Maywood, MD 63454314478- 3394.Two litters due In September, Ch. Apple's Traveling Diamond daughter, bred to her half brother, Ch. Cedarwood's Image of Diamond sire of Ch. Great Elms Prince Charming II. In October, Ch. sired bitch bred by Joyce Apple bred to Ch. Cedarwood's Image of Diamond. Yolanda Webster, Box 9, Pebble Creek, Sanford, NC 27330 919 774- 6356.POMERANIAN REVIEWAutumn's Pomeranians....' -- i v ' H'... IBtS\ 0 VlWRERSi HEX CHMWtOH'\V- SPtC\W.TSUKHE '981Ch. Autumn's Cairo of BiMarCh. BiMar Sundance Kid x Bi-Mar MistyCairo is no rock 'n roll young man. He was raised playing soccer, baseball and swimming in the ocean with his young mistress. He is a well balanced, coarse coated, solid 4V2 pound orange sable. He is a rough and tumble type companion and a superb showman. He didn't enter the ring until June 11, 1987 but finished at the Columbia Pomeranian Club Summer Specialty July 10, 1987 with his fifth straight major, going WD and BOW one day before his second birthday.Cairo knows what he was bred for as he throws his head back and covers the ground like a proud athlete. Thank you Judge Mary McCoy. Thank you Darcee for raising Cairo for me. You deserve to own him now.Loved and Owned byDarcee Tandy 14907 N E 27th St. Vancouver, WA 98664HandlerInquiriesEmily Untalan 71755 E. Linden Rd. Rhododendron, OR 97049 503 622^199218 POMERANIAN REVIEWMemoriesby Lauren HarrisYou were never ordinary, not from the day you were born when your fat little legs refused to help your roly-poly body reach your mother. As your mamma never tired of fussing over you, neither did I watching you grow from a helpless, clumsy baby to an alert, curious puppy was a constant adventure.As you grew, you discovered the fun of pulling your mamma's tail and running off with the strands of hair you managed to steal. When mamma lost her patience with this game, you found one to test mine grabbing the edge of the toilet paper to see how far you could run before you got tangled up in it.You became the scourge of many a rubber mouse, attacking without warning and showing no mercy. When you tried this approach on fingers, you learned the wisdom of curbing your animal instincts in turn, you helped educate the kids by teaching them that socks not thrown in the hamper were fair game.You were a generous dog, always willing to share your toys with the kids, especial ly the rubber ball you taught them to throw for you, asking only in return to share a sandwich or a cookie.You could say so much without making a sound. At the refrigerator, your pleading eyes and alert ears spoke clearly your eager grin said thanks and asked for seconds at the same time. Your nose poking into the pages of my newspaper told me it was time to ruffle your coat or rub your chest.When the kids grew up and the house grew quiet, you were there. You always knew my moods and were there with a furiously wagging tail to share in the joy of happy times, or to sit quietly beside me in sad times and offer a lick of consolation or encouragement when it was needed. I never had to pretend with you.Then you got sick. When a special diet and a lot of pampering perked you up and you went about your daily duties of announcing mealtime and the mailman, I tried to relax, not wanting to think what life would be like without you.But when you started feeling sick again and none of the usual bribes interested you, I realized your time left with me was short. You sat more calmly than I through the vet's opinion when tests showed you were getting worse. And you trusted me to make sure you wouldn't suffer.I didn't let you.For a long time afterward, I found myself looking for you in the mornings for our usual hello, expecting you in the kitchen for a treat, waiting for you to join me on the couch, realizing a minute too late you wouldn't be there, wondering if I'd ever get over my feelings of sorrow.But I should have known you'd never really leave me that part of you would always be with me, deep inside where memories grow. The thought of your happy face can still make me smile but then, you were never ordinary.Shorts, from p. 8.and about Clubs. We need Club Reports that reflect the enthusiasm and energy that is generated by the Clubs.I look forward to reading "juicy" Club Reports in 1988. Good luckSpecialty ReportsThe Specialty reports that have been published have been terrific. The only problem that we have had has been confusion about the publishing of Specialty photographs. The APC will publish your Club's Best of Breed photograph in the Pomeranian Review with your Specialty report free of charge. If you want to publish additional photographs, the charge is 10.00 per picture. Some Clubs ask the individual winners whose pictures are used to cover that cost. The check for photographs needs to be submitted along with the Specialty report.At both the APC Specialties, APC covers the cost of publishing all the winners' pictures BOB,BOS,BOW,WD,WB and Best in Sweepstakes. It would be best, since time is usually tight for deadlines, if someone would take the responsibility of contacting the photographer at the show to request that the Club's photographs be sent directly to me as soon as possible. For the February Specialty, perhaps Audrey Roberts will do the appointing for Summer Specialties, the individual Club's will have to take care of this chore. Hopefully, that will eliminate the kinds of delays that have plagued us in the past.POMERANIAN REVIEW 1Pattys PomeraniansTHIRD IN GROUP FARGO - MOORHEAD K] IJM30^ST I OLSON PHOTO - TER\Ch. Pattys Do It For Dude SputzPatty's Red Baron of Damon's xPatty's Cindy Sue by DudSputzie is my fourth homebred chan pion. She is shown winning a Group III o her first time out as a special. She is name in remembrance of her greatly misse grandsire, Ch. Camelot's Bashfull Dude.Pattys Labor -V ,Day SpecialCh. Patty's Dinomite of BrenRay x Patty's Snugly SoftNot for sale. ,1 have one male show prospect for sale and severallitters due in September. Two litters hopefully sired byCh. Theldun's Almond Fudge in the fall. Great Elms, Showstopper, Creider and Queenaire lines.Patty Jensen6520 Game Farm Rd. E.Mound, MN 55364 .612 472-595020 POMERANIAN REVIEWSuy ytcresypresents "The Kid"3BtBEST OF WINNERS LsACADIANA KENNEL CLUB FALL 1987 PHOTO BYjA. jma Go mic ^A2cCh. Mac's Maybe I Will x Kito Aldo's Kalua'brationThanks Judges . . .Ed Jenner 4 pts. Ed Bivin 5 pts.Joan Alexander 4 pts. Georgia Buttram 4 pts.Look for "The Kid" out this fall as a special on a limited basis. Congratulations to his very proud breederowner, Mr. A.C. WilliamsonHandlerAudrey Roberts 318 238-1648POMERANIAN REVIEWouy ^lcreGood Luck tobsss. fcSuy ^tcrez ^aAntoiy ctoCh. Mac's Maybe I Will x Shy Acre's Shasta FizzleI wish to thank Bronya and Richard Johnston on their kind purchase of "Shooter" He is a very beautif cobby and sound boy. I hope he lives up to all our expectations S ^YKacerOurCh. Mac's Maybe I Will was 3 Top Producer for 1986 and we are so proud we're busting our buttons or maybe it's the pastaAlready for '87 Willy has three champion get He's well on his way to the Top Ten Producers for the third year in a rowShy AcresC.M. and Audrey Roberts 1410 S. 10th St. Leesville, LA 71446 318 238- 1648Wy. -\BEST OFedvarietyFORT SMITHennel club1987TO BY PETRULImCh. Cenlas Cosmic KidBreeder-OwnerA.C. WilliamsonHandlerAudrey M. RobertsCenla and Shy Acres Kennels are pleased to present another Willie champion. The Kid finished with e following winsMr. Ed Jenner WD 4 pointsMrs. Joan Alexander WD,BOW 4 pointsMr. Edd E. Bivin WD,BOW 5 pointsMrs. Georgia E. Buttram WD,BOW,BOB 4 pointsKid's litter sister will be in the ring for a short time before taking a break to become a mother. Congratulations to Nancy Burnett on her new Champion Nanshadow's Hurricane Juan, and on his recent Group III win.Best Wishes to Peggy and John Hendricks with Cenla's Special HHH Edition on the start of his show career.Cenla Kennel 305 Sunny Hill Drive Pineville, LA 71360 318 445-8371POMERANIAN REVIEWOvertrimming the Pom What Does ThatReally Meanby Olga BakerThe hateful term "overtrimmed'' has been much-used of late. In writing on this, I open myself to not only your criticisms, but also perhaps to your plaudits. We will see. The subject does however need to be addressed.You may be surprised that I've no plan to sermonize you or to get evangelistic Tammie Fae Olga Fae Baker On controversial issues I am often a fence-rider, usually because I don't consider the subject important enough to take a hard- nosed, not-to-be- dissuaded type of stand. I like to think I am flexible and I like that in a person. Well, I shan't disappoint you on the subject of trimming versus "overtrimming" of the Pomeranian, but I do have positive feelings here and consider mine absolutely right How's that I am right simply because I understand, and I am sympathetic to almost every pro and con raised. I personally am not a heavy trimmer of my Poms, possibly because I'm simply not skillful enough to do it well. The important thing to note is that our standard is laden with ambiguous terms, interpretable terms, and vague adjectives that can mean just about anythingNot long ago I heard an interesting conversation between two knowledgeable Pom people, one stating that a Pom was decidedly overtrimmed and the other defending the grooming job by stating the dog was not overtrimmed A simple but total disagreement as to what overtrimming really is. I had to take the dual position "Yes, I understand what you are saying" and to the other, "Yes,I understand what you are saying." This was not a wishy-washy stand, but rather my own interpretation of how and why all this furor is taking place on trimming Pomeranians. The problem, lies purely and simply in semantics the use of words. Take a look at some of these terms "overtrimmed" "trimming of unruly hairs" "trimming for neatness" and get this one, quoted directly from our standard, "overtrimming beyond the location and amount described in the breed standard should be heavily penalized." Are you now adequately puzzledI recently overheard a fine Pom judge one who vehemently and vocally opposed overtrimming to say "... but now sometimes, when the pants are real full and bushy, I think it's all right to thin some of that bushy stuff out with thinning shears." I laughingly explained that hewas in contradiction of his firm stand against o' trimming.The term "sculpting" or "sculpturing the Pc is much thrown around and it describes dogs v are scissored all over shaped to look good w skillful use of trimming and, in some cases, m to look quite lovely. It is sort of like a Poodle a Bichon is shaped and scissored.My contention is this. We all know th Pomeranian's hair does not grow all of one ler all nice, smooth and clean-looking from h to toe. A Pom has some long, some short, sc medium lengths of hair. It grows like that , should look like that. Thus, when one view dog with clean, smooth, straight lines on the I along the sides, around the bib in front, or on "pants" area behind, something is rotten in nmark or Pomeranian. It simply does not gi like that, thus it cannot according to the stand be trimmed like that. Chances are all of you buy that.Vague adjectives and words do exist howe within our standard and are obviously interpre in myriad ways, so there is only one answer, this I must take a positive stand simply beca I am so right. Simple solution do not try to imp opinions on others that they obviously interf differently. Rather deal only with the areas, ar repeat, the areas of the dog where trimmin allowed. Simple as that. It is unnecessary to e' try to deal with those things subject to interpri tion. Get back just to where you are allowec cut, and this is clearly outlined in the stand It says you can trim only on the following areas1 around the feet2 up the back of the legs to the first joing3 unruly hairs on edges of ears4 around the anus.That, dear friends, is absolutely it Thus, lo says that any trimming on the body of the dog back, tummy, pants, bib, face, sides, or any otl place is not allowed and to be heavily penaliz Leave it to me to over-simplify, but I insist tl this will cure everybody's ills on the trimm issue. No margin for interpretation no probler One more time, trim only where the standard s you can trim, and I suppose the amount is up you. You may "trim for neatness" in whatever w you thing best. If you consider "neatness" to only a few straggly hairs removed, that's fine continued next p24 POMERANIAN REVIEWSECRETARY'S REPORTMrs. Audrey Roberts 1410 S. 10th St.Leesville, LA 71446 318 238-1648Please add the following to your copy of the kPC Rosteranet Russell 8-50 Burns St.orest Hills, NY 11375 718 263- 0773ponsorsEdna Cirardot, Dolores Wattsiusan J. Talsma 3ox 1070 Rancocas Rd. vlt. Holly, NJ 08060 609 267- 4644sponsors Rosa Hartman Marlene Scott HalseyRoderick D. and Christine Moe 1502 The High Road Austin, TX 78746 512 327-0463Sponsors Charlotte Creed Jerrie FreiaDiane Ward 14673 Cloverdale Rd.Dale City, VA 22193703 670-8637Sponsors-. Terri Moebuis Judy GreenSharon Masnick HCR 65 Box 745 Huber, SC 29450 803 928-3511Sponsors Morris Carson Mrs. James R. Dupre, Sr.Thomas J. and Mary A. McCann 2724 Sherwood Dr.Janesville, W1 53545 Br, ExDerial Jackson 752 Albion Rd.Columbia, SC 29205Elaine LeairdRR 2, Box 722-D Fox Rd.Lenior, NC 28645 Foxnoll Br, Ex704 754- 7253Nancy Bartholomew Star Rt. 1, Box 182 Ola, AR 72853 501 489-5733 Br, ExRonald Feyh and Larry Rookstool 2520 Eakin Rd.Columbus, OH 43204 614 274- 2118 Lar-Ron Br, ExElton and Betty Peterson Rt. 1, Box 77A Scottsbluff, NE 69351 635-0272Dolores Watts of Watts Pomeranians, will receive a Kennel Visit in the January 1988 issue.The following Clubs have been given permission to hold a SpecialtyNorthern California Pomeranian Club on Nov. 19, 1987 in Turlock, CADallas-Ft. Worth Pomeranian Club on Sept. 17, 1987 at Amon Carter Jr. Exhibits Bldg in Ft. Worth, TexasThe Pomeranian Club of Michigan Detroit Area on November 21,1987 in conjunction with the Oakland County Kennel Club.AKC has Sanctioned the Pomeranian Club of Greater Baltimore to hold B-OB matches.Thank you very much Keep up the good workon the other hand you consider neatness to be a real shaved- down look on legs, feet or around the anus, that's fine too. I would not however, recommend such a drastic and unreasonable thing. Differences of opinion may exist on trimming of the ears. It states "trimming of unruly hairs on the edges of the ears" is permissible. One might trim only a very few longer hairs others might trim for clean, smooth, rounded ears my preference. At least, in these allowable areas, we have the liberty to trim what we consider to be pleasing to us "for neatness" and we are absolutely legal only if we stay in those allowed areas. Got the point See why I said my position on this has to be right That sounds cocky and vain, but I think I win anyhowTill next time, smile a lot and mean it, and please keep being great good sports. Pom people have had this reputation for such a long, long time, of being "unnaturally" friendly, supportive and wonderful. Keep it going.POMERANIAN REVIEWLa Petite PomeraniansS. We are so proud of "Little Bug."UNSrAs v S3BS 31aBEST OF BREED on VARIETYJCfi. Emcees Fancy Gold BugCh. Emcee's Terrific Wee Chips x Sweet Betsy of Timstopper"Little Bug"is pictured above going Best of Breed his first time out as a special. It was at the Atlanta Show, our home base, under Mrs. George John Wanner, Sr.OwnerHandlerYwonnelee Lee McGhee 457 Staten St. Jonesboro, GA 30236 404 471-4209BreederCarolyn RobertsTOMERANIAN REVIEW1Pom TumblersI am certain that you will love and use your Pom Tumbler every day, and that you will want some to use as gifts.No coasters, no rings on your furniture, and best of all, the ice cubes will last for two hours.Please fill your tumbler with ice and set it aside, but time it. After two hours, the ice cubes will still be doing their work. They are great also for hot drinks.In a convenient 13 oz. size, they are shatter resistant, top rack diswasher safe, double-wall construction, and made in the USA.Why not place your order now for some Available in orange Pom only.5.00 each in sets of 4, plus 2.00 postage and handling.6.00 each for singles, plus 1.50 postage and handling.Check or money order US funds only toJulie Moreno 1636 Claremont Drive San Bruno, CA 94066Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.FUN MATCHThe Sooner Pomeranian Club of Oklahoma City, Inc. would like to invite you to our November Sooner Spectacular of Shows. Thursday evening, November 5, 1987 at 600 p.m. Something for everyone.Puppy Sweepstakes Junior Showmanship Conformation Obedience Dress Parade Parade of ChampionsA gala time has been planned for you and your dog. For more information write Sherry Cook, Match Secretary, P.O. Box 30252 Oklahoma City, OK 73110Striving to improve the breed. POMERANIAN REVIEW 27Ch. Apolloette Mooniite Gambler. XNX ,"uSEIa V fr- - ,,cTOYGROUPV3 Pom-Canine Chronicle"Gambler" is pictured winning the Toy Group under Judge Robert Moore. Thank you to all the judges who have given him his wins.A few puppies will be available sired by Gambler.APOLLOETTE POMERANIANSMarlene and Marlin Presser 21789 E. Hwy 4209 886-5561 Stockton, CA 9520528 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 tofhe Editor, Phyllis Ripley, P.O. Box 31927, Tucson, AZ 85751.CH. AUTUMN'S CAIRO OF Bl- MAROrange Sable MaleBreeder Mary RosenbaumOwner Darcee Tandy, Vancouver, WACh. Tomanoll's Tiny Town Talk Ch. Tomanoll's Tiny Teddy Bear Ch. Tomanoll's Juliet Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance KidInt. Ch. Sunray's Lil Beaver Bi-Mar Kandi KaneBi-Mar Cricket by JJ of Andrews Ch. Tomanoll's Tiny Town Talk Ch. Tomanoll's Tiny Teddy Bear Ch. Tomanoll's JulietBi-Mar MistyCh. Golden Glow Nip Bi- Mar Carmel CandyBi-Mar Kandi KaneCH. BELL'S GRANDSTAND ROWDYOrange MaleBreederOwner Betty Bell, Williston, VA Co-Owner Kitty BurkeCh. Millamor's Moon Rock Ch. Millamor's Rock Medallion Millamor's Marrilynn Ch. Bell's Chriscendo CarmichaelCh. Millamor's Mascot of Dixieland Bell's Misty MasqueradeBell's Happy Lady Luck Ch. Emcee's Solid Gold Diamond Emcee's Taco SabrosoLennis' Cavilier Tangie Bell's Starlight FreedomCh. Millamor's Mascot of Dixieland Bell's Starlight MasqueradeBell's Strawberry SurpriseCH. CENLA'S COSMIC KIDClear Orange MaleBreederOwner A.C. Williamson, Pineviile, LACh. Mac's Rare Addition Ch. Tomanoll's I've Got Leggs Tomanoll's Me- Me Ch. Mac's Maybe I WillCh. Mac's Mr. Beaux Jangles Ch. Mac's Jennifer JanglesCh. Mac's Little Lou Lou Pomirish Jack N The Box Tami's J. Aldo BearTonia's Cavaduke Contessa Kiti Aldo's Kahlua- brationNolan's Delta Dragonfly O' Lad Kiti Raz-Ma-TazKiti Jack's Jill N The BoxCH. CHRISCENDO CALVIN KLEINOrange MaleOwners C. Heartz and Eleanor Miller Breeder Christine HeartzCh. Jeribeth's Silver Sparkle Ch. Millamor's Moon RockMillamor's Lulabye of Tim Sue CAB Ch. Millamor's Rock MedallionCh. Millamor's Mark of Dixieland Millamor's MarrilynnLou-Lan's April Gold Ch. Chriscendo Causin A Commotion CA Ch. Chriscendo Causin Comment CA Chriscendo Carlotta Chriscendo ConfettiCA Ch. Emcee's Sparkling Chip Chriscendo CassandraCan. Ch. Chriscendo ChatelaineViews 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 2iBEST OF BREED OR VARIETYTRUMBULL CTYKENNEL CLUB SHOWMAT IWT__ I Min rr alwasom r7Ch.TIVT Davey CrockettDavey celebrated Memorial weekend with three BOB and 2 Croup placings A big thank you to breed judges Mrs. James E. Clark, Betty Munden, Mildred Heald and a special thank you to Mr. R.W. Taylor and Mrs. Clark for the group placings. Dave is taking a lot of the summer off but starting this fall, watch for him in unexpected places.We have a Crockett son and daughter for sale to show homes. The 2 creams are very stylish with heavy, harsh coats.Congratulations to Karen Shaver and Ch. TNT Fascinatin' Rhythm for being the first TNT American Canadian champion. We don't know which to be prouder of the four majors in the states, or that it took only 8 weekends to complete both titles. Best of luck on your specials career, and forget about coming to Ohio, okWe have a 3A sister to Fascinatin' Rhythm for sale, sired by The Devil Made Me Do It.Dolores Stanger Marcia Doane 5417 Bassett Rd.216 947-3884 Atwater, OH 4420130 POMERANIAN REVIEWSUNSWEPT HOT FUDGE SUNDAE CDXChocolate and White Parti MaleBreeder Betty Jo MasonOwner Linda Gallacher, Corvallis, ORZorro of Lake Mathews Mr. Adonis of Lake MathewsLisa's Girl of Lake Mathews Pombreden's Prayer Party PowrGorrin Chaco of Great Elms Pombreden's Heavenly Brown BB Gorrin Chocolate Coco Puff Gorrin Chaco of Great Elms Orman's Fudge Brown I of Gorrin Gorrin Chocolate Her-She Mason's Chocolate PuddingJay Willo's March Zephyr Spriggin's Foxy LadyBeeGee's Ballerina PrancyCH. TIM SUE'S HIGH LIGHTSOrange MaleBreederOwners Tim and Sue Goddard, Opelousas, LACh. Millamor's Rock Music AC Ch. Millamor's Rock Concert Millamor's Rock Rosette AC Ch. Chriscendo City LightsAC Ch. Mi I iamor's Rock Medal I ion Can. Ch. Chriscendo Chatelaine Mercer's Melodee Touch Ch. Millamor's Moon Rock Ch. Jolly Wee Macho of Moon Rock Randy's Brandy of Jolly Wee Ch. Tim Sue's Angel SabrinaCh. Jeribeth's Ivan Ideal Tim Sue's Charlie's AngelTim Sue's Charlie Patri-ArkCH. WEE HEART'S JUST-E- NUFFOrange MaleBreederOwner Cassandra Ready, Clearwater, SCLittle Chip of Shirwood Ch. Shirwood's Golden Nugget Adkins Cavalier FlopsieWee Heart's Sugar NuggetBourbon BearWee Heart's Happy Sugar Smack LLL Happy Country Girl Laura's Sunbeam O' Yap Yap Lennis Tequillas Sonbeam Tiggers Little Tonya Lennis Tar-Riffick TishCh. Lennis Tar Baby of Great Elms Lennis Tar-Riffick DollLennis Sweet N SassieCH. WEE HEART'S ROSE ROYCEOrange Female BreederOwner Cassandra Ready, Clearwater, SCCh. Lennis Tar Baby of Great Elms Ch. Lennis Tar Son's Image Tiggers Little TonyaSolo D'OroMaples Rowdy Boy D'Oro Magic Dragon of Lennis Lennis Dragon Lady Ch. Tinkers Lil Play Boy CD Ch. Babe's Teddy TooHatches Bippie of Shasta Scotia Sweet Gypsy RoseCh. May Morning Echo of Highland Starkiss of HighlandAristimist of HighlandCH. LLL BIT O'GOLD JIGGEROrange MaleBreeder Janice Luginsland, Americus, KS Owner Shannon Johnson, Holly, MlCh. Fancy Gold Dancer of Oakridge Ch. LLL Fancy Gold CricketLLL Lil Gold Copper Penny Ch, LLL Charming Gold BrandywineCh. Fancy Gold Dancer of Oakridge Ch. LLL Fancy Gold GinaLLL Lil Gold Copper Penny Ch. Joda Ephibus Ch. LLL Mite of Gold SunnyCh. LLL Fancy Gold Gina Rosewood's Gold Mite LegacyCh. Rosewood's Timstopper Again Rosewood's Timstopper LegacyRosewood's Royal ConquestLADY DI'S LIFE OF THE PARTY CDOrange and White Parti FemaleBreeder Diane Clark Bryant and Nancy TurnerOwner Linda GallacherRinear's Polka Panda II Riggin's Gambling PartiRinear's Misty Dawn Lady Di's Parti Panda BearCh. Jay Jay's Ounce O' Bounce Bry-Tur Touch of ClassCh. Westmost Lady Nip Rinear's Polka Panda II Kidd's Polka DawnRinear's Misty DawnCherche PartiRosewood's Casanova Souvenir Sheri of Bo MarIdlewild Dainty Girlcontinued on p. 34.POMERANIAN REVIEWJanLe Kennefsf.4 7Hii^SSsCan. Ch. Gaulkes Pepper UpperAmCan Ch. Ken Nor's Don't Letem Kid Ya x Caulke's Button UpThere have been some major developments in Pepper's career Pepper is proving that some like Many thanks to respected judge Morely Thorton for Pepper's 3 pt. major and Best of Breed over a special at Duluth K.C.To prove she's not just another pretty face, Pepper's first litter has hit the show ring. Can. Ch. J Too Hot To Touch is a group and Best Puppy in Show winner and Am. Ch. Jan-Le's Martha M Aldon finished in stiff east coast competition. Pepper and her daughters say, "Best Opposite Se the boys"OwnerJane Lehtinen RR 1, Box 55 iron, MN 55751 218 744-5641POMERANIAN REVIEWColumbia Pomeranian Club Specialty Showby Emily Untalanay dawned slightly foggy, comfortably cool in a flurry of activity, the annual Columbia leranian Club Inc. got underway with yone competing for the coveted trophies. epstakes was judged first and under the expert d and eye of Jean Schroll, she picked the fol- ingest in Sweepstakes Harbin's Charming ch, owned by Irene and Sylvia Harbin, est Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes Lovely y Shawna-Debutante, owned by Mary Rosen- m..t in Sweepstakes went to Harbin's irming Touch, owned by Irene and Sylvia bin.tdge Mary McCoy may not have gotten a ipse of our famous Mt. St. Helens but she did a good look at the Pomeranians we produce e in the Northwest along with our famous ries and jams. From a total of 24 dogs, 9 hes and 5 BOB, Judge McCoy's winners were Vinners Dog and Best of Winners Autumn's ro of Bi-Mar, owned by Darcee Tandy. Vinners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex Fan- 's Silverado Mistique, Can. Ch., owned by n and Jessie Stephens.lest of Breed Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance Kid, ned by Mary Rosenbaum. He had twice previ- ly won the Club's Best of Breed trophy and e this was his third win, he retired it. vs the day bloomed into high noon, our fog I burned off and soon more than the dogs' gues were hanging out as we wrapped up ourrkWinners Dog and Best of Winners went to Autumn's Cairo of Bi-Mar, owned by Darcee Tandy.IslWinners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex went to Fanfare's Silverado Mistique, owned by Tom and Jessie Stephens.Specialty. As is always our custom here in the Pacific Northwest, we had a BBQ and potluck on the show grounds. Facilities were set up, shade provided and past President John Nye assumed his position by the BBQ, turning out hamburgers and hot dogs. The tables were laden with every goodie possible. A special guest and friend to everyone, Opal Moser from Texas, was also laden with her favorite, hot dogs, as John made sure she wouldn't go hungry Everyone enjoyed themPOMERANIAN REVIEWMayfair Tomeranianspresents-ffBEST OF OPPOSITEmBALTIMORE COUNTY KENNEL CLUB987AshbeyCz. golden Oaks fXbbie of MayfairPictured above is Abbie receiving a 5 pt. major from Toddie Clark. I also want to thank judges Dr. Leon Seligman, Edna Voyles, Martha Jane Ablett, Frank Oberstar and Dolly Ward who also appreciated this sweet girl.Special thanks to Carolyn lewis for all her help and for letting me have Abbie, Mary Tudy Terry for giving Abbie so much love and care while showing her to her championship and last but not least, to Paul Fleming, who never lost faith in me.OwnerMary Lee Linger Rt. 1, Box 204H Weston, WV26452 304 269-4687BreederCarolyn Lewis 3909 Bronholly Rd. Chesterfield, VA 23832 804 745-0067HandlerMary Tudy Terry Rt.2, Box 487 Bridgeport. WV 26330 304 624-4873POMERANIAN REVIEWI-j1 ilest of Breed went to Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance id, owned by Mary Rosenbaum.Behind New Ch.CH. MAGIC TRINKET OF WRIGHT WAYOrange FemaleOwner Nancy Fry, Washington, IN Breeder Francis Wright and James J. HuppCh. Millamor's Moon Rock Ch. Dixieland Rock of Millamor Dixieland's Veronica Ch. Flame of Wright WayMi Boy Bronco Ginger of Wright Way Mi Miss HidiCh. Millamor's Moon Rock Dixieland Rock TalkDixieland's Little Amber Ch. Brandy of Wright WayTeno's Sundance Jody Tinker of Wright WayDeuce's Glamorous Janelelves and we thank all who came. We had a errific turn out, terrific weather and terrific chat- ing.Congratulations to Club members, Victor and iVendy Feist on the birth of the first child, a son, aorn a week before the show. Dad made a quick rip to the grounds to show his dog and just as quickly disappeared nervous new Dad syndrome.Our Specialty was held at Brush Prairie, WA where facilities are set aside for dog shows only. Friday was not only our Specialty but fourteen other clubs were having theirs also. This was followed by three days of all-breed shows.Congratu- lations again to Mary Rosenbaum and Ch. Bi-Mar Sundance Kid for two more BOB and a Group 2. Congratulations again also to Jessie and Tom Stephens and their Can. Ch. Fanfare Silverado Mistique for another Winners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex.Kennel VisitThe January 1988 issue will feature a Kennel Visit with Watt's Pomeranians of Brandywine, MD. Congratulatory ads for Dolores Watts should be received by the advertising deadline of November 15, 1987.If owners of Watts' Pomeranians would like to have a special group of pages in that issue, please contact the Editor.CH. POMIRISH HI BALL'S DREAM ALEX'DRCream MaleBreederOwner Sally BaugnietCh. Pomirish Li'l Guy Ch. Pomirish Li'l Guy's Hundr'd Pruf Pomirish Cream Puff's Carry OnCh. Pomirish Hundr'd Pruf's Hi BallCh. Pomirish Tigger's Huny Bear N Pomirish Bear N's Midnight Sno Ch. Lendy of Lenette Ch. Randy's Jolly Wee Reddy Freddy Randy's The Rock of Jolly WeeRandy's Pride N Joy of DukePomirish Jolly Wee Dream WhipRandy's Dandy Wee Tuffy Randy's Dandy Wee SallyRandy's Dandy Little PrincessCH. STOLL'S SAMBO SYLVESTERBlack MaleOwnerBreeder Frances J. Stoll, Washington, INCh. Brown's Fancypepper Mark Ch. Brown's Gambling ManMillamor's Magic DragonPumpkin XXVKen-Gay's Little Bouse Dandelion's Honey GirlKen-Gay Dawn Rose Stoll's Sugar Boy Benji Stoll's Peperino PoppleStoll's Peaches N CreamStoll's Nuggett NicolettePuttertime's Spunky Imp Stoll'Babetta NicolePuttertime's Irish BluePOMERANIAN REVIEWShare The WealthWe are pleased to be able to offer our stud dogs to the fancy through the kind cooperation of our friends. Many thanks to the breeders we have been so fortunate to work with.IfmHy ______At stud in the Ohio area until OctNov '87Can. Am. Ch. Chriscendo Causin CommentCan. Am. Bda. Ch. Chriscendo Causin A Commotion x Can. Am. Ch. Chriscendo Carlotta Contact L.R. Kennels Ron Feyh.At stud in the South co-owned with Sue GoddardCan. Am. Ch. Chriscendo City LightsCan. Am. Ch. Millamor's Rock Concert x Can. Ch. Chriscendo ChatelaineWith 2 Group winning sons this year Contact Tim Sue Pomeranians.At stud later this year in Florida co-owned with Eleanor MillerAm. Ch. Chriscendo Calvin KleinCan. Am. Bda. Ch. Millamor's Rock Medallion x Chriscendo ConfettiA triple Medallion gr. daughter. Finished with a Group I from the puppy class.Contact Millamor Pomeranians.We are currently growing up two new boys, a repeat of Calvin Klein 3 months and Chriscendo Cause For Applause. Ch. Chriscendo Causin A Commotion x Can. Ch. Chriscendo Cosmopolitan a Ch. Dixieland Rock of Millamor daughter.ChriscendoJohn and Christine Heartz P.O. Box 189Brookfield, N.S., Canada BON ICO 902 673-2446POMERANIAN REVIEWSouthlandrwBEST OF WINNERS vr^-4ECATOCTIN KENNEL CLUB 1987 OAVE ASHBEYL VSouthlands Mr. VIP O Ida"Zack" is pictured taking his 3rd major at 7 months of age. He is a grandson and great grandson of BIS Ch. Bev-Nor's Toasted Fudge. We think Zack is going to be a great one. Watch for him with Luc Boileau for owner Edward B. Jenner.Southland is so proud of Ch. Southland's Toasted Fudge, Zack's sire 7 puppies major pointed and another pointed. Not bad for a debut as a father.Southland also is so very proud to announce the arrival of a very special puppy to our home Southland's Ms. Ruth of Great Elms. Thanks so much for our little "Ruthie" to Ruth Beam. What a pleasure to finally meet this legend of a super lady. Watch for Ms. Ruthie in the ring this spring.Thanks to Bev and Bill Norris for your guidance, encouragement and friendship.OwnerEdward B. Jenner Knolland Farms 5102 Cranberry Rd. Burlington, Wl 53105Co-OwnerCharlotte Creed Southland Poms 6618 Lost Ridge Pineville, LA 71360 318 466-3456POMERANIAN REVIEWSouthland-wmmHiIWINNERSWOODSTOCK DOG CLUBSouthlands Toast to JamelCh. Southland's Toasted Fudge x Ch. Jamel's Smudge Orange ParfaitJamie is pictured taking her second 4 pt. major from puppy class.Jamie combines the brothers BIS Ch. Bev-Nor's Toasted Fudge on one side and Ch. Bev-Nor's Fudge Ripple on the other. She is the 7th "Lil Toasty" puppy major pointed this year and now an 8th is pointed.Jamie was bred by Eleanor Clark and myself and is owned by me.Charlotte Creed 6618 Lost Ridge318 466-3456 Pineville, LA 71360POMERANIAN REVIEWThe Pomeranianne following article is Chapter XXVI from The Classic Encyclopedia ofTloe Dog, by Vero Shaw. It was originally printed in 1879ThePomeranian is admittedly one of the least teresting dogs in existence, and consequently s supporters are few and far between. He has t that delicate beauty of outline which belongs the Toy class generally, and his unsuitability r field sports renders him perfectly useless as a orting dog. The Pomeranian is certainly a reign importation, but to what country the credit his production is due is a matter of conjecture, ood specimens of the breed have appeared from ne to time amongst us, which have been picked in Germany, Belgium, France, and other parts the Continent, but the dog appears to beaimed by no one nation in particular, though certainly resembles the Esquimaux in outline, lis breed is fairly popular in America under the le of Spitz dog, and we have seen a very good lecimen imported into this country by a lady ho had visited the United States.As before observed, the virtues of the Pomeraan,whatever they may be, have failed to gain m many friends, and this is hardly to be won- red at when his good and bad qualities comebe weighed in the balance. Against a pretty at, sharp and rather intelligent face, must be ckoned the snappish temper and lack of affec- n with which the Pomeranian is so generally edited. In fact, this breed looks far more intelli- nt..than it really is, for it seems incapable of veloping even an ordinary amount of instinct. a guard to a house, however, if kept indoors, e Pomeranian is of some service, for his ears e keen, and an inclination to bark seems deeply oted in the variety. On the other hand, though icertain and treacherous in disposition, his course is very much below the average, and a smeranian would sooner run than stand his ound any day. From this it may be surmised at as a vermin dog, which from his size and lape of head he might reasonably be expectedbe, in some shape or other, a dog of this breed worse than useless. Isolated specimens may on rcasion do a little in the way of destroying rats, jt we have seen many tried at all sorts of vermin, g and little, with the same result-an apprarently esistible inclination to get out of the pit as soon i possible, and leave their enemies to something hich liked to kill them better. This experience corroborated by almost every one who has seen e breed tried, and we do not believe any oftheir best friends take credit for a Pomeranian's gameness or resolution in attack.With reference to the earlier history of the breed mention is made to it in a work entitled "Cynog- raphia Britannica," by Sydenham Edwards, which was published in London in 1800, where we find that "the Pomeranian or Fox-dog" is thus described "He is of little value as a house-dog, being noisy, artful, and quarrelsome, cowardly, petulant, and deceitful, snappish, and dangerous to children, and in other respects without useful properties. He is very common in Holland, and there named Kees... There is a peculiarity in his coat his hair, particularly the ruff around his neck, is not formed of hairs that describe the line of beauty, or serpentine line, but is simply a semicircle, which by inclining the same way in large masses give him a very beautiful appearance. Although his attachment is very weak, yet he is difficult to be stolen."The same writer alludes to the colour in the following words "Of a pale fallow colour, lightest on the lower parts some are white, some black, but few spotted."In the "Sportsman's Cabinet," published 1804, this breed is termed the Pomeranian or Wolf-dog, and the colour is referred to as being "mostly of a pale yellow or cream colour, and lightest in the lower parts some are white, some few black, and others, but very rarely, spotted." The similarity of this description to the one given above renders it more than probable that the two were by the same hand, more especially as both works were published at so brief an interval. According to the latter authority the following was the pleasing method of breaking Pomeranians to harness adopted in Kamtchatka "As soon as the puppies are able to see they are thrown into a dark pit, where they are shut up until they are thought able to undergo a trial. They are then harnessed with other seasoned dogs to a sledge, with which they scamper away with all their might, being frightened by the light and by so many strange objects. After their short trial they are again confined to their gloomy dungeon, and this practice is repeated until they are inured to the business of drawing, and are obedient to their driver. From this moment begins their hard and miserable course, only alleviated by the short recreation the summer affords them. As in this season they arePOMERANIAN REVIEWPoms of FrippBeginners can have fun, show their own dogs and win with the help of all the wonderful pom pec especially Rebecca Mixon, breeder of Rossi, Cassandra Ready, breeder and co-owner of Rose and M Carson, breeder of Emcee's Tanqueray of Fripp the dam of Rossi's first litter.Ch. Rossi of FrippCh. Millamor's Trademark xCh. Mixon's Musical Bubbles12 BOB's and multiple group placements most as a puppy. He's willing to help selected gals produce show dogs.I t AKrCh. Wee Heart' RoseOur first winner. Ros6 and Rossi exp babies in October.Rossi and Tanqueray's boys Beefea of Fripp and Olive-r-Twist of Fripp ' be ready for show homes this fall. C looks like Rossi and one like gr. grand Am.Can. Ch. Great Elms Shining StarrHarold and Lillian Collings 765 Marlin Dr.803 838-4 Fripp Island, SC 291POMERANIAN REVIEWf no service, nobody cares about them, but they ijoy a perfect liberty, which they principally em- loy in assuaging their hunger. Their sole nutri- ient consists of fish, which they watch for all this me by the banks of the river, and which they atch with the greatest cunning and dexterity, hen they have plenty of this food, like the bears, ley devour only the heads and leave the rest ehind." In the opinion of the latter writer the haracter of the dog is superior to that given him y Sydenham Edwards, assuming that the two au- lors are not identical. In the "Sportsman's abinet" Pomeranians are said to possess an "in- inctive sagacity of giving infallible notice when orms are approaching by scratching holes in the tow, and endeavoring to shelter themselves be- eath it. By these and many other good qualities ie Kamtchadale dogs by far outbalance the asual mischiefs they do in their occasional petu- ince and perverseness." Further on the writer jmarks "He bites most severely, and always with reater vehemence in proportion as he is less rested for he most sagaciously uses precautions nth such animals as attempt to stand upon the efensive and is admitted to be instinctively a oward, as he never fights but when under the ecessity of satisfying his hunger or making good is retreat."In the "Naturalist's Library," edited by Sir Will- im Jardine, Col. Charles Hamilton Smith, who resposible for most of the canine information, marks that "these dogs are white, white-and- rown, or buff," Thus showing that the white col- ur was becoming more popular amongst us. This itter is by far the favourite and most common olour in the present day though some authorities vith whom, however, we disagree rather favour te fawn or lemon-coloured dogs. It may, how- ver, be taken as a rule that, whatever the colour , the dog should be "whole" coloured, not pied, s patches are universally objected to in Pomera- ians.As regards shape the "Cynographia Britannica" ays "Head broad towards neck and narrowing o the muzzle ears short, pointed, and erect ibout 18 inches high is distinguished by his long, hick, and rather erect coat, forming a ruff around he neck, but short on the head and ears the tail arge and bushy, curled in a ring on the rump nstances are few of short-coated ones." This de- cription very closely resembles that of the mod- irn Pomeranian, which certainly appears to have lenefited less from the fostering influence of the ittention of its admirers than any other breed.Amongst the supporters of this breed may be nentioned the names of Mr. R. Oldham of Man- hester, Mrs. Senden of Streatham, Mr. Enoch Hutton, Mr. Fawdry, and Mrs. Mayhew.The dog we have selected is Mr. J. Fawdry's Charley, who has been successful at most of the principal shows throughout the country. He was born 1877, and scales 18 lbs. Charley's measurements are Nose to stop, 1 inches height at shoulders, 16 inches height at elbows, 10 inches height at loins, 15'2 inches height at hock, 32 inches.The subjoined engraving, by a German artist, gives a most correct impression of a Pomeranian engaged in the congenial task of protecting his master's wagon. The black dog is to our mind an admirable specimen of the breed, and one which displays the chief characteristics of the Pomeranian to a marked extent.The points of a Pomeranian are not numerous, and the dog may be described as followsSkull- Wide and flat and foxy-looking, tapering towards the muzzle, which is very fine.Jaws Rather wide at base, but snipy towards nose.Ears Fine and pricked.Eyes Dark, nottoofull, and almond-shaped.Chest Rather wide.Body Short and cobby-looking.Legs Stout, and placed well underthe body.Feet Round and small.Coat Rather coarse, and very dense all over the body, especially on the lower side of the neck. It is long all over the body, but short on the head, with some feather on the forelegs.Tail Bushy, and curled over the back.Colour White or black. As before stated, some permit lemon or other shades, but the two former are certainly by far the most preferable. Parti-coloured dogs are much objected to.General appearance An active, sharp-witted dog, capable of enduring fatigue, and giving every indication of hardiness and activity.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. Audrey Roberts, 1410 S. 10th St., Leesville, LA 71446.If you only wish to subscribe to the Review contact the Circulation Manager, John Cribbs, Rt. 1, Box 249, Doswell, VA 23047.POMERANIAN REVIEWValcopy Wakhanintroduces0wiBEST OF BREED y r APUYALLUP VALLEY 4WINTER 1987 - 'a J \Ch. Valcopy Wakhan Cover GirlKristy is shown taking the breed from the classes over top northwest Best in Show and group winning specials.Kristy was bred to the beautiful Ch. Patrick's Mr. Dallas and has two lovely males. Inquiries invited.Dana L. Plonkey Randy Gemmill14815 Manor Way Alderwood Manor, WA 98037 206 743-1601POMERANIAN REVIEWCause and EffectBy Dr. Alvin GrossmanHow many times have you sat at ringside and ondered what causes a dog to move the way does. After all he looks ok stacked Looking him move from this vantage point all seems to 2 well. He moves across the ring with seeming ise, and yet the Judge doesn't see fit to place m. What gives Are they seeing things that the ngsider does not Well, let us hope so.Like a physician, the Judge is seeing symptoms hich he uses to help him make a diagnosis. The actor seeing an elevated temperature is alerted i the fact that there is an underlying infection, e must further identify and treat that infection i cure the patient. The Judge sees the symptoms s., restricted front reach, and from his knowledge agnoses the problem as a straight shoulder, poorly ngulated upper arm, etc. There is where the anal- gy becomes different. The Judge is only required diagnose and assess the problem in relation to ther dogs entered. It is the breeder who is re- uired to treat the problem. A good breeder, lerted by the Judge's "decision" must select the ourse of treatment, i.e., a breeding program to liminate the faults. Dog Shows are all about diag- osis.Carrying the doctorpatient analogy a bit jrther, the physician tells the patient what is rrong and how he is going to treat it. We as jdges only tell the exhibitor patient that some- ling is wrong when we don't place the dog win- ers or even close. What is it What horrible thing oes my dog have wrong with him and how can cure it, asks the concerned exhibitor. Not know- lg is sometimes worse than having the facts, low, here is where we can improve the concept f the Dog Show game.Let's leave the regular shows as they are except 2t's reduce them in number. Clubs that hold two hows a year would hold their regular show and "Diagnostic" show.The Diagnostic show would not be for points iut would be like making grand rounds in a hos- lital. Top flite Judges in the area would be selected o do a minimum number of breeds and provi- ional or prospective Judges would be like interns nd residents learning from the critique that the naster judge would give as he went over each pecimen. Questions could be asked and discus- ions held right there in the ring with the exhibitor larticipating. Perhaps the number of dogs per udge could be limited to 50 as they do at the 5aris International.Once the critique is completed, and depending upon the availability of resident expertise, the exhibitors may have the opportunity to further confer with one or more "appointed" experts in breeding and genetics on how they might go about improving the next generation using the critique as a guide. This diagnosis and treatment can only improve the abysmal knowledge of structure and type and genetics that is so clearly evident. It changes the structure of the Dog Show game little. It adds a component that serves to educate both prospective Judges and exhibitorbreeders. As most of us know we have too many shows and too few ways of educating our next generation of Judges. The "Diagnostic" show could replace the Sanction Match or allow that kind of event to be a training ground for young puppies and their ring manners as well as a place for the fledgling Judge to try his wings. Perhaps we should not authorize a person to judge a Match until he has participated in at least one "Diagnostic" show.As we can all observe the media are filled with ideas on how best of handle Judges. Some critics want them rated good, fair or poor. AKC wants them all to take a test. If they pass, it is assumed they must be good. Solutions abound in the Dog Press. Everyone but judges, it seems, understands what is going on in the ring. Frankly when you analyze the task of a judge as an arbiter of many breeds, the responsibility we place upon them can be very demanding. In previous articles I have talked about the myriad complex decisions judges have to make. The ring, the entry, the day and the handlers are dynamic. There is nothing static about the show "battleground" they change more often than strobe lights in a disco.On the 7th of June Ch. Wooziz breezes to a BOB over 3 other Specials under judge Sam Waterstone. This is Topeka. On the 20th of July in Oklahoma City Judge Waterstone has the same entry but this time Ch. Moonrise the Zilch goes up. Why did Wooziz go up one day and strike out the next timeWas Judge Waterstone feeling good on the 7th but poorly on the 20th Was the judge trying to send a message to the handler. Is Mr. Waterstone a good judge or a bad judgeMost likely the answers are no, yes and we don't know.The "we don't know" answer is probably more critical than any other. It's critical because we can't analyze what we don't know enough about.continued on p. 46.POMERANIAN REVIEWLilaes Animated Niki Nakk7-1wWINNERS LANCASTER KENNEL CLUB 1987 KERNANCh. Edney's Moe-Best Special Order x Shope's Cupid, Bella Donna CDXNikki's first win was at her second show, Mason-Dixon KC, for a 3 pt. major BOW,BOS at 6 moi of age. Thank you judge Merrill Cohen.Nikki isshown takingWB and BOS for 4 pts. at 7 months of age. Thankyou judge Phyllis H. Haage.Nikki then took another 3 pt. major BOW,BOS at Erie KC at 8 months of age. Thank you judge P Bradley.This little girl is a dream come true. Heavy coated, good type, movement and personality plus.Our thanks to Terri Moebuis for allowing us to use her champion stud. He does live up to his na as he's fulfilled my "Special Order.''Bell went High Scoring Pom and High Scoring Toy at the above shows to complete the beauty brains, mother-daughter team.Ken and Lilae Shope RD 3, Box 584-A814 355-5.Bellefonte, PA 16POMERANIAN REVIEWThe War Against Fleas and Pesticidesby Lois S. BenkoSummer is just around the corner, which brings mind the never-ending battle of flea control. Whether a single or multi dog household, 'eryone has experienced the irritation of flea festation. We know that heavy or prolonged instations can lead to serious health problems in jr dogs, such as anemia and allergies and par- rularly skin disorders. Even minor infestations in cause tape worms. Older or ill dogs are espe- ally prone to problems relating to fleas.Proper use of pesticides can help us keep fleas nder control but it is imperative that we know hat we are using. Many products are known as holinesterase inhibitors" which are dangerously ixic when used on both the dogs and in their nvironment at the same time. Dursban, chlor- yrifos the active ingredient in Dursban, mala- lion and rotenone are among these cholines- rase inhibitors and are the chemicals that are sed in many dips, yard and kennel sprays and opularly used preventives such as ProSpot, Spot- n and Proban. It can be dangerous to use these 'pes of chemicals directly on dogs, particularly ur small Poms, as they have been known to build p in dogs' systems over a period of time, causing rgan damage and other health problems. Occa- onal use as an environmental treatment is prob- bly safe provided that the dips and shampoos sed on the dogs do not contain the same type f chemicals. Natural pyrethins, a derivative of re chrysanthemum flower, resmethrin a syn- retic pyrethins and carbaryl sevin are consid- red to be the safest forflea control and frequency f use is not limited. Of course, it is important tat we read all labels carefully and follow man- facturers' instructions when diluting these prod- cts and only use them as they were intended. One note about dips is that they do sour once nixed and become either too strong or too weak n a very short time. It is a good idea to never lilute more dip than you can use in a one or two lay period and to discard any unused diluted dip specially if it looks or smells different than freshly nade solution is supposed to.If you have a flea problem, or simply want to y to prevent small numbers of fleas from becoming a heavy infestation, it is ideal to treat the dogs, ne house and the yard or kennel at the same me. Since fleas lay their eggs on the dogs which ft turn dust off onto the ground or carpet, anyenvironmental spray should contain a hormone inhibitor that kills flea eggs and larvae. The labels of the products you use will indicate whether or not it kills the eggs and the exterminator can be asked to use Precor, a widely used, safe hormone inhibitor, at little or no extra charge. Foggers, or "bombs" work well, and there are quite a few on the market that kill flea eggs, but the mist does not go under furniture, pens, cages, etc. Unless you are treating an empty room, the contact sprays are more effective. As stated before, most of these sprays are cholinesterase inhibitors and must be used with caution. Agood mopping or vacuuming is recommended before spraying and the sprayed areas should be thoroughly dry before allowing the dogs back in. Then vacuum flea eggs from the carpet. New advances have been made recently and a spray containing microencapsulated chlor- pyrifos is now on the market that is considered extremely safe and that has a long residual effect.Outdoor treatment is more difficult as the rain washes away any long lasting effect spraying may have. Mowing the grassy areas and raking loose grass and leaves is recommended prior to treatment. The ground should be absolutely dry and it's best to spray at a time when you think it will not rain for a few days. Again, after spraying, allow the ground to dry thoroughly before letting the dogs out. Hose sprayers seem to work the best and are usually cheapest and easiest. Diazanon or malathion is relatively safe when manufacturers' directions for dilution and coverage are followed. Use of granules or dust will also kill fleas but the amount spread is difficult to control exactly and I always worry about the dogs getting residue on their feet or in their hair. In areas where the flea season is long or yearround, spraying every two to four weeks is recommended depending upon degree of infestation and other factors, such as neighboring yards that do not treat for fleas. Keeping outdoor areas as fleafree as possible is usually easier than constantly having to do dogs and indoor areas. In areas that have short flea seasons or little infestation problems, once or twice a season is generally all that is necessary to prevent a problem.Now for the dogs themselves. The only way to really get all the fleas is to bathe. A flea shampoo containing pyrethins is safe and effective in most cases, especially when the lather is allowed toPOMERANIAN REVIEW POMERANIANS"Jestom-Jestom's Red Robinsic.Jestoms Tim's Red ButtonsCh. Great Elms Timstoppers Image Ch. Lennis Tar Baby of Great Elms Great Elms Angel Jestom's Red RobinLennis Tom Tom Britton's Miss MuffetLennis Spungold JulieJestom's Red Robin xAmCan Ch. Jestom's Miss IrresistableFirst match, 3'2 months, Gr. I. Full bro. to Jestom's Miss Adorable, July cover girl.Our champion producing AmCan Ch. Emcee Chips Ahoy of Coy congratulates yet another specialty winning daughter. Misty won 4 pts. at the Columbia Pom Specialty WB and BOS under Mrs. Mary McCoy, 4 pts. at Portland Kennel Club under Mr. Morris Howard and 4 pts. at Greater Clark County under Mrs. Jean Fancy BOW. Thanks for appreciating this lovely female. Misty achieved her Canadian championship with group placements pending.Chipper is a consistent sire of champions and specialty winners.All Poms are conditioned and handled by Tom and Jessie Stephens.Please note our new addressLt. Cmdr T.L. and Mrs. Jessie Stephens Route 4, Box 262A Chicasaw Place Mechanicsville, MD 20659POMERANIAN REVIEWas, continued.nain on the dog 5 or 10 minutes before rinsing, thing the dogs with a normal and usually less oensive shampoo first, then applying the flea ampoo after the first rinse, will allow you to get letter lather with less flea shampoo. After rinsing second time, dipping is alright, again using a e, pyrethins dip at the correct dilution rate. If u dry the dog with a dryer, rather than air dry, tee the dog in a warm place for 10 minutes or before drying to allow the dip to kill any remain- live fleas. Another safe chemical besides rethins is called dLimonene, made from citrus, twever, it tends to leave a slight residue not sferred for Pom coats. Flea sprays in between ths are also effective, however, talk about asy residue Making up a solution of dip and plying it to a dry dog as you would a flea spray th a sprayer bottle is just as effective and will t leave the coat greasy. This method will also it soften the Pom coat as much as bathing, so use of you who prefer not to bathe frequently ght want to try this. There are also several dry, iterless, or foam flea shampoos on the market it can help us avoid overbathing if there is such thing. By the way, pyrethins and dLimonene oducts are the only ones I know of that are safe use frequently. Check the labels for precautions ch as "do not use more than once a week," lich is the case for malathion, Dursban and me others. Anything I can't use on my dogs as ten as I wish I consider to be too strong for my igs' health. Remember not to dilute more dip an necessary.Whatever method you use for controlling fleas, ways read labels carefully. If you have any indidual needs or problems that you think are out of e ordinary, it is a good idea to check with your it before using any chemicals. Allergic or as- matic people may have difficulty with certain oducts, so check with your doctor. There are lemicals used by professional exterminators for spitals than can be used in the home as well, good start on flea prevention is cleanliness of ur dogs and kennel areas so as not to give the as hiding places such as matted hair, dirty bed- ng, stacks of newspapers, etc. Using diluted each as a cleaner and disinfectant in crates, on tors and on dog runs helps many flea problems msiderably.With luck, maybe we can win some battles, if 3t the warCause and Effect, from p. 42.Exhibitors and spectators often attempt to judge by his actions in a single class.Would anyone buy a car after only having seen it whiz by at 50 mph I doubt it. Yet we as exhibitors are happy to make decisions about which judges are good and which are bad without having enough facts to support those decisions. AKC contents itself with observing the judge's procedure and ring manner and whether 2025 dogs per hour are judged. Neither the AKC nor the exhibitor stop to consider what is actually going on in that ring. The level of competition, the differing ability levels of the exhibitors, the attempts at intimidation, the judges frame of reference and mood all these things go into making up the action taking place in that squared circle. Just you try to fairly evaluate gait in a class of 20 Irish Setters in a ring barely large enough to hold 10 Pekes.So why don't we devise a list of traits all good judges should have Because we still don't know what makes up a good judge. Because shows, settings, entries, etc. are so dynamic and so fickle, it's impossible to be certain that any trait is always good or bad.More accurately, judging characteristics may be seen as good or bad only in the context of the situation, and the only way to get a handle on the context is to take an extensive look at what goes on in the ring.This brings us full circle back to the "Diagnostic" show. This form of training and evaluation may be more time consuming and perhaps more expensive. But it may be the only way to make sure that judges are judged with the same care you would use to buy a second hand car.To do that, you would pop the hood and study the engine. You would have a mechanic look for flaws in the drive train. You would even take it for a spin around the block. Any maybe zip it onto the highway to see what it could do. You would be cautious and your decision would be based on facts.Judges deserve the same consideration. Let's not jump so quickly to overwhelming faith in tests. Let's not be quite so eager to accept easy solutions to problems not well understood. Let's slow down and figure out what good judge is before we decide that someone isn't.POMERANIAN REVIEWCh. No las Little Benjamin BunnmtvThecolor of this champ is a tribute to the people who judged him a true wolf sable is indeed rare.My gratitude to the judges and to his handler, David Ramsay, for showing this spirited and expressive little fellow.His wins were BOW Elmira Kennel Club, D.J. Glodowski BOW Louisville Kentucky 5 pt. major, 47 entries, Raymond J. Filburn, Jr. BOW Windham County, Dr. Leon Seligman BOW South Windsor, Mrs. William Lehnig BOB Wachusett, Alfred E. Treen.Available for stud to approved bitches.Nola Williams, Sugar Hill 57 Richards Ave.OwnerBreeder617- 754-8996 Paxton, MA 01612POMERANIAN REVIEWStolanne Pomeraniansproudly presents our first championCh. Stolls Sambo SylvesterPumpkin XXV x Stoll's Nuggett NicoletteSambo is my first "home-grown" owner-handled champion. Heisatypey4pound black who finished his championship in style with four majors, one BOB, and four BOW's.A special thank you to my friend Nancy Fry for her encouragement and advice. Thanks also to Jennie Carlton, Wilma Jean Brown, Francis "Bill" Wright, and my family for their assistance and support.Puppies available.BreederOwnerHandlerFrances J. Stoll RR 3, Box 429 Washington, IN 47501 812 254-3857POMERANIAN REVIEWStolanne Pomeraniansi ^0Vv.-rCh. Stolls Sambo SylvesterThank you to the judges who recognized Sambo's qualitiesSept. '86 Hoosier Kennel Club, WD BOBover a special, Mr. Melbourne T.L. Downing, 2 pts.Oct. '86 International Kennel Club of Chicago, WD, BOW,Mrs. Dawn Vick Hansen, 2 pts.March '87 Evansville Kennel Club, WD, BOW,Mrs. Toddie Clark, 3 pts.May'87 Kokomo Kennel Club WD, Mr. Kenneth E. Miller, 4 pts.May'87 Corn Belt Kennel Club, WD, BOW,Mr. Frank T. Sabella, 3 pts.June'87 St. Charles Kennel Club, WD, BOW,Mr. Fred A. Young, 4 pts.BreederOwnerHandlerFrances J. Stoll RR 3, Box 429 Washington, IN 47501 812 254-3857POMERANIAN REVIEWjuess who had her very own special party at the JYY Specialh'Cz. Don ^Ra s Starette ofTtandyWinner of Veteran Bitch and Brood Bitch classes New York Specialty Pictured at 10 years of age.How lucky we were to have that "one in a million" special lady come into our breeding program at the foundation level. Starette, bred and shown by Don Thatcher, has been the model for all TNT Poms and the fact she is an AmEnglish cross is only an extra bonus. She has so much style, type and soundness combined with personality and a love for showing, she draws attention and even has her own fan club. Best of all, she passes all those traits on to her offspring, as evidenced in her last litter, Davey and Deana Marie Crockett.Dolores Stanger Marcia Doane 5417 Bassett Rd.216 947-3884Atwater, OH 44201POMERANIAN REVIEWOnce in a Lifetime a true classic comes alongI . JCh. rfCM^C Classic Style CM Cftasic dladReserve winners Bitch 1987 Westminster Winner, Open Black, Blue class New York SpecialtyDeana Marie proves how true the old saying "Like mother, like daughter" can be by displaying all the style and flair of her dam, Ch. Don Ra's Starette of Dandy. Recently our four pound classic carried on the family tradition of free whelping a litter her first of a girl and a boy remember, family tradition sired by our Ch. Rosskear's Fly By Night see July '87.Watch for outstanding Classic Special early next year when she'll bring out her kids and prove yet another old saying, "Mother knows best"Dolores Stanger Marcia Doane 5417 Bassett Rd.216 947-3884Atwater, OH 44201POMERANIAN REVIEWDMERANIAN CLUB OF GREATER BALTIMORE by Dianne JohnsonBy the time you read this the PCGB will have id its annual picnic. We are all quite excited joutthis picnic. We will be having a match early the morning and the much awaited Futurity, imediately following the Futurity will be our inual awards and auction.Our members were really doing their part this ar campaigning their Poms, taking home their lare of ribbons, points, group and Best in Show ins.There were 23 finished champions and 3 obedi- ice degrees this past year. Those receiving iaques were Joyce Dembinsky, Judy Green, ianne Johnson, Rose Keller, Debbie Kennedy, largaret McKee, Terri Moebuis, Skip Piazza, Sha- n Rae, Lilae Shope, Dolores Watts.The Top Exhibitor award goes to Dolores Watts id Top Obedience award goes to Mary Vickers. ur Horizon award goes to Lilae Shope, who cumulated only 5 points more than the runner- p, Joyce Dembinski in a very close race. Starting our sixth year, we are planning our first OB match in October and our new slate of Ifficers took over in September. They are President Judy Green Vice President Terri toebuis Recording Secretary Lynn Galloway orresponding Secretary Sue Berney Member- lip Secretary Joyce Dembinski Treasurer hip Galloway Board of Directors Dianne ihnson, Dolores Watts, Debbie Kennedy.My next report will have the winners of our uturity and the winners of our first BOB match, ill then ...OHIO VALLEY POMERANIAN CLUB by Dianne JohnsonHere in Ohio so far this year, it seems the wea- ler is the topic of most conversation the heat, umidity and sometimes down-pours, is making le showing of Poms more than a little uncomfort- ble. But the Poms and the people are still hangingI there.I'm proud to say several of our Club members iave been doing quite well at the shows, includ- ig a lot of Group placements. There are some leautiful Poms being shown out there by many lifferent people and it sure seems that Poms overIIare getting a lot more attention from judges, 've noticed lots of Group placements and Best n Shows for our wonderful breed so, whether hey are from Ohio or some other state, I'm very lappy that our Poms are finally getting some ofthe attention and awards they deserve.OVPC now has 41 adult members and 2 Junior members with several members from Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Our meetings have been well attended and everyone takes part. There are many good ideas and suggestions from the members, which makes prospects for the future of our club seem pretty good. Memberships are still available at 10.00 per year, which includes a subscription to our monthly newsletter "The Buckeye Barker." Junior memberships are 5.00. We accomplish quite a bit at each meeting and everyone seems to enjoy themselves. We are learning a lot from each other, with the best interests of Poms always uppermost in our minds.In June we had our election of officers. They are President Lorinda Vasuta Vice President James Shearer Secretary Judy Shearer Treasurer Darren Lane Board of Directors Ron Feyh, Larry Rookstool and Shari Staffer Kubankin. At recent meetings, we have adopted our official Constitution, accepted a logo for the club, started our monthly newsletter The Buckeye Barker, editor Barbara Staffer, and discussed our upcoming Fun Match in September. Larry Rookstool and Ron Feyh are in charge of the Match which will be held in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. By the time this is in The Review our Match will be over, so we can only hope it will have been a success. OVPC is tentatively planning a Pom Specialty Match for sometime in 1988.In July we held our first Fund Raiser for our club. We had a big yard sale in Strasburg and it was very successful as we raised over 350.00 for our club. The same day we held our annual club picnic followed by our July meeting. At the meeting we voted to have a delegate from our Club to the APC. That delegate will be Barbara Staffer. We are looking forward to being in touch with APC for suggestions and advice in the future.Anyone wishing to know more about OVPC or subscribing to our newsletter may contact our Secretary Judy Shearer at 523 Miller Ave., Sugar- creek, OH 44681.PUGET SOUND POMERANIANCLUB by Virginia NiehouseThis year our club decided to concentrate on Community Service in order that we can be better recognized in all of our efforts. A food drive for the poorer senior citizens' pets is one thing we have been working on. Each member brings an item of food, canned or dry, to each meeting that they attend. If they forget, they are requested to make a cash donation. This has worked very well, and we have recently been able to give two cases continued on p. 54.POMERANIAN REVIEWCarousels Glass Tiger U Ca.oCh. Precious Petite's Gabriel x Ch. Creider's JessicaWe are so proud of Butch, our newest homebred star. Expertly handled by Kathy Bucher, this youngster has won 4 majors, 3 in just one weekend, needing only 2 points to finish.Thank you to the following judges Frank Nishimura, Wilma Hunter, Frank Oberstar and Jack Russell.Congratulations to Mary Allan on her 5 pt. major in Houston with Carousel's Angel for Allayn, Butch's litter sister.Several litters due this fall. One red sable female, whelped 32287 for sale sired by Ch. Precious Petite's Gabriel out of Creider's Little Tootsie Roll.Art and Linda Gustafson 5001 S. Peebly Rd.Carousel Pomeranians405 391-2960 Newalla, OK 74857POMERANIAN REVIEW-ACROSS CANADAChristine HeartzP.O. Box 189 Brookfield, N.S. Canada BON 1C0While we all have been busy with nows, not everyone has remembered to write me nth their hews, so please bear with me as I try collect bits from everywhere.Walker and Dorothy Jones have recently nished Onabrook's Sheer Delight. He is sired by h. Millamor's Rock Medallion x Onabrook's Al- lost A Legend.Betty and Rex Bell sent their Bell's Grandstand owdy up to Canada and he finished here withGroup l and headed back to the U.S. to finish 1 just a month. He is sired by Ch. Bell's Chris- endo Carmichael x Bell's Starlight Freedom.I notice in the Canadian Club newsletter that Vestern breeders too are finishing dogs. Naimi Vinkler finished her Pomkin's Baby Amber Brandi nd Joan Grant finished Jayenn's Shell Game. Jewcomers David and Carolyn Berry look like tey are starting off on the right foot with their jcently finished Fanfare's Twinkling Robin who notice is by Can. Am. Ch. Chips Ahoy of Coy x iarbin's Ruby Red Robin.Natalie Dunfee made atrip out west to the Pom pecialty recently and I believe set some sort ofrecord. Not only did she win Best of Breed at ie Specialty, but won the Group and Best in Show ith Can. Am. Ch. Great Elms Shining Starr. Not 3 be outdone, her Ponch son, Ch. Tynan Time iece won Best Puppy in Show, keeping it all in te family. The puppy recently won his first Group nd added a fifth Best Puppy in Show to a very npressive record of his own.We were all saddened to hear the news of the assing of the lovely Can. Am. Ch. Hobbit's Star ihild. "Smidge" was one of those girls most of us ream of someday breeding perfect size and spe- ials quality. Our deepest sympathies to Frankie nd Michele McDonald on the loss of the beauti- jl "Star Child."On a more positive note, I am always pleased ^hen our U.S. neighbors visit Canada for shows, robably the ease of moving from one country to he other makes us forget there are differences. he differences I'm thinking about are the ones etween the Canadian and American Pom Stan- lards. For example, the ideal size in the U.S. is 5 lbs. In Canada, the ideal is 4-6 lbs. Gettingdown to specifics, the Canadian Standard states that the head is "somewhat foxy in outline, skull slightly flat, large in proportion to the muzzle. In profile, little stop that must not be too pronounced.''The American Standard calls for a very different type of head. "A pronounced stop" directly opposite to the Canadian Standard. The Canadian Standard asks for "clean, well laid back shoulders" while in the U.S., the shoulders are to be "of sufficient layback to carry the neck proud and high."In Canada there are 12 colours, listed and explained. Any deviation from these is not permissible. In the U.S., any solid colour or combination is to bejudged on an equal basis. Canadian judges are required, according to the Standard, to put an orange dog over a parti should the two be equal in all other areas. Also, in Canada black and tan is considered objectionable as is a low tail set, which is not even mentioned in the U.S. Standard. Over trimming in the U.S. is to be severely penalized while in Canada it says "trimming too close to show date is objectionable." A major fault in Canada is a black mask on an orange dog.So, next time you lose, read your Standard. You may be surprised.Puget Sound, continued.of pet food and a goodly amount of cash to the Bothell, Washington Senior Citizens group. Another group will be the recipients next time.Nora Higbee will again be our President for the coming year. Tom Stephens had to give up the position when the Navy transferred him to Maryland. Jessie will be giving up her position as Editor of the newsletter, so Ingrida Gassoway will be stepping in to replace her. Our thanks to both of the Stephens' for all their efforts on behalf of our Club. We will miss having them around, both at our meetings and at ringside at the shows.A potluck picnic at the Vernon Childrens' kennel in Kent was the equivalent of our July meeting. With 15 people present and much good food under a covered patio on a lovely July afternoon, the event was a success. The occasion also served asafarewell party forthe Stephens. Tom will leave in early August for some schooling, then return here to drive Jessie and their Poms back to Maryland. We hope that they will be attending a lot of the shows in the East while they are there.We are glad to be able to call Alesha Marie a member of our club. She is very well known and liked in dog circles, as we as being very knowledgeable about a lot of different aspects of dog clubs. She recently finished 2 black females and has others she will be campaigning. I'm sure we will be well-served with her as a member.POMERANIAN REVIEW at 5S5"-IIHIMultiple Best in ShowGh. BiMar Sundance KidCanine Chronicle,Kennel Review Systems1987 winsColumbia Pomeranian Club Specialty BISS Judge, Mary McCoy. Sonny retired the Memorial trophy.Seattle Kennel Club Toy Group 1 Judge Mrs. Robert Forsyth.Portland Kennel Club Toy Group 2 Judge Mr. Morris HowardSonny congratulates his offspring that finished this year Ch. Bi-Mar Samson The Great finished with 5 pt. major,Ch. Autumn's Cairo of Bi-Mar finished with all majors, Ch. Autumn's Roman of Bi-Mar finished with 3 majors.For Sale Show quality males and females sired by Sonny. All of Sonny's champion offspring are bred by Bi-Mar Pomeranians, so if you want a winner call us.Mary A. Rosenbaum 36520 28th Ave. South206 838-6397 or 927-2369 Federal Way, WA 98003BI-MAR POMERANIANSPOMERANIAN REVIEWenee Po meJianianbBreeders of fine Poms since 1957 4345 Rogers Lake Road Kannapolis, N. C. 28081 Phone 704 938-2042 K. G. GRIFFITH, Owner\W itVL., f WVyALitters due sired by the following studs Ch. Beaver of Lenette, Ch. Apple's Traveling Diamond, Ch. Coy's Top of the Mark, Great Elms Sweet Pepper, Chesai News Flash and other fine studs. Puppies generally available, priced from 200.00.POMERANIAN REVIEWenefte PPe me'ianian^Breeders of fine Poms since 19574345 Rogers Lake Road Kannapolis, N. C. 28081 Phone 704 938-2042 K. G. GRIFFITH, Ownerr - fltiSiiijSpecializing in breeding orange, deep red and black and tan. Most of our breeding stock is from the Great Elms line. Three champions at stud. Fees 100.00.3wem\\N MEXrEDERACIDNAC ORl.DE PRIM 7 82HdEXD PUESTUHHlomjcLFETE' v , V. --t.-V .Am. Mex. Int. Ch. Maranathas Lil SarahSarah finished her Mexican and International titles in Mexico with flying colors first with a BOB and nen on to Croup II in the large fancy group judged by Mr. Carlos Navaro.IMaranatha PomsGloria Carlin P.O. Box 616 Encinitas, CA 92024 619 753-1914Handled byLana Ejchorszt 818 285-3535v0\QSESe-S8Z 8L808ZL6 VO KlD 3duJ3i 9AV BJUpU3 lOOS jzsjoqDfg eubJ3pUBHJau,v'0Aj3 ooX3vv u saSpnf ssep ppoM jspun sgpvO sjq Sujujes Z dnojQ aajqj pus dnojQ e qqM 9As pusjS u sap] Buoheuj9U[ pus uedX9a siq paqsiup oSuigJ9IInW in o6uig pio5un -iQ 1UI -xd]ri -UB3 -iiiyI jDhPlUDlUH niajdHHDaorawI uimranX3UJNVrA-irI 1Ton'I POMERANIAN REVIEWHV PACIFICNORTHWEST NEWS AND VIEWSErin Hundley, the long-time uniter of this column, is moving from the Pacific Northwest. Irene larbin will take over uniting the column. Just this nee we will hear from both of them.by Erin HundleyThe Hundleys are on the move again, this me to sunny California and a lovely ommunity called Canyon Country, twenty liles north of Van Nuys where our jobs are. Vhite Stag, after 102 years in Portland, regon was purchased by a New York and Los mgeles company. We were transferred and iave merged with Olga, a well known and espected LA Company. We love our new lome, especially the swimming pool.Before we say goodbye, I have a couple of orrections. Feisty's Spice of Life, Winners itch at two Eastern Washington shows, was red by owners Wendy and Victor Feist. Karen owers' Ch. Jestom's Chips First Edition inished a year ago. The win I should have eported was at Olympia, not Seattle and was lest of Breed and Croup 2 his 7th group placement from 7 Best of Breeds, owner- landled. Congratulations. I received the news jy phone with few details. We love to report vins, but are more accurate when owners notify us in writing.So now we say farewell to the Northwest and our many friends. Hope to see you in the ings somewhere. Your new Northwest editor is Irene Harbin. I know you'll enjoy her.by Irene HarbinThe Pacific Northwest has lost a very dear friend in Erin Hundley. We will miss her very much and wish her all the good luck in the world. Erin is probably one of the warmest people you'll ever meet. It certainly would be to Los Angeles' advantage to seek this lady out and take advantage of her many talents. She has been a member of the Puget Sound Pom Club for over 14 years, and a member of the Columbia Pom Club for the past 5 years. Again and again she gave of her numerous talents without a second thought. She was President of the Puget Sound Club for 6 years, and held the club together through a very tough period. Again, all the best to you, Erin.It is necessary for me to make a couple of corrections to the last issue. Two new champions were finished, Harbin's You Sweet Talker at the Seattle KC, owned by Irene and Sylvia Harbin, and Tillaby's Anny Bananny, owned by Jane Reed at the Richland Kennel Club Show. Both of these girls were sired by Ch. Emcee's Sparkling Jody, notCh. Emcee's Chips Ahoy of Coy as reported.Jessie and Tom Stephens have also left our beautiful Northwest area once again. Wewill miss them and wish them luck in Maryland.May through August is one continuous round of shows in the Pacific Northwest. There are several clusters, bringing with them Pomeranian exhibitors from all over. These shows were so well attended last year that the number of males required to make a 3 point major is now 11 it was 8. We love all the visitors, and enjoy the chance to talk to people that have only been a name up until now, but boy what it does to the point requirements. It makes it tough for the rest of the year. Champions are not easily made in the Pacific Northwest.I had planned on listing all the shows and winners but they are too numerous to mention here. A partial list of the shows will have to do or this column will go on forever. n April, a series of shows began on the 18th with Palouse Hills DF Inc., and ended on the 26th at Richland Kennel Club, for a total of six. May also had six shows starting with Klamath Dog Fanciers and ending with the Inland Empire Kennel Association. June began with the Puyallup Valley DF and Tacoma KC in Washington and was followed by the series of shows in Idaho on June 11, and ending with the Willamette Valley KC on the 21st. Then, on into the first of July with Bell Vernon, Mt. Baker through a total of nine shows plus the Specialty on the 25th of July at Lompac Valley KC.I will have to let the winners of all these shows identify themselves but, congratulations to you allPOMERANIAN REVIEWPrairie Wind- vMercer'sSummer SongSummer is near her championship and several judges have labeled her as one of the nicest black and tans they have seen. We would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to Joan Reilly, who is the ownerbreeder of Summer's sire, Chesai News Flash. Joan loaned us News Flash, Sunny and Challenger. All three studs are from the same dam, Collier's Golden Charlene who is all Aristic breeding, close up. By blending the background of these three dogs with our Bonner and Duke lines we hope to bring back some of the qualities of the glorious Aristic poms of yesteryear. We feel we have an excellent start with Summer.We would also like to congratulate Shannon Johnson, Rollie and Evelyn Conley and Matt Heindl of Canada on the success they have had with Allyssa, Valentine and Keri. All three of these bitches have produced champions.To make room for younger stock we are currently offering some of our older broods at reasonable prices.Handled by Debbie WebbDan and JoEllen Mercer RO. Box 147308 889-3109 Big Springs, NE 691222 POMERANIAN REVIEWHELPFUL HINTSby Margaret McKee 2426 Sandy Hook Road Goochland, VA 23063Personalized license plates are fun. Remember t couple of years ago 1 mentioned that my children tad given me POM MOM for my birthday Since hen, here in Virginia I've seen POM, POMS, POM .UV, and POM POP. Mary Vickers has CDX POM tnd Tammy Carrell's is POM UD. Among my tbedience friends, there are NO BONZ and HEEL DN. My daughter went to apply for a personalized olate. Imagine her chagrin when she found that ACHAL was takenLast winter the snow was so deep 3 ft. hat for days the Poms couldn't go out at all and tad to use exercise pens in the kennel. Hard to magine as I type this, it is 98 degrees When he drive way was plowed, both Poms and I en- oyed getting out for fresh air and sunshine.Now I have two Poms, mother and daughter, vho fight only when I'm around. They can stay aut in the yard together all day and never say a vord to each other, but let me step out there to scoop and they're at it hammer and tongs. My usual procedure was to grab the fur of whoever was on top, pick her up and say unkind things to Doth bitches. After they both calmed down, 1 would put the one I was holding down and that was the end of it. So on this bright, cold day, Penny and Chatter started mixing it up. I grabbed Chatter and picked her up. But Penny hung on, then lost her grip and fell a distance of three feet. She landed flat on her back on the hard packed snow, and was still. I snatched her up and shook her. No response. I put a finger down her throat to clear it. Still no respiration and no heart beat. I began blowing into her nose and messaging her chest. I paused periodically to scream at her to "come back to me" My mind told me the dog was dead, but my heart wouldn't let me stop. How long did this go on An eternity. Long enough for my daughters in the house to hear me screaming, put on coats, come out, round up the other Poms and take them back into the house. And finally, life came back into her eyes and seconds later she began to breathe.I carried her into the house. She was partially paralyzed and holding her head twisted back atan odd angle. 1 called my vet, who happens to be an orthopedic specialist. I described the incident and the current symptoms. He felt that, with that much recovery already, I should keep her at home and continue to observe her. Within a few days the paralysis was completely gone. Holding her head to one side went away more slowly. NowCh. Penny CD is just fine Moral Don't give upPenny fell on Wednesday. Having done the right thing with her, did something stupid on Friday. When I got up in the morning, Trinket's rear end was completely paralyzed. I was afraid she had a slipped disc. I had been through disc surgery with an 8 year old dog. But Trinket was almost 13. Could I put her through that Was it worth the cost Did I dare risk anesthesia Or would the kindest decision be to put her to sleep Paralyzed by indecision and overwhelmed at the thought of losing her, I sat holding her and crying most of the day. The next morning I called the vet. He'd left town that morning His assistant is a very knowlegeable person and a good friend. Kathy assured me that it was probably not as serious as I thought, that cortisone would take care of it. That proved to be the case. One injection and prednisone for a week, and Trinket was as good as ever. But I had cost her 24 hours of discomfort and my vet bill was significantly higher because of my indecision. Moral Call the vet first.You really find out what equipment is absolutely essential when you arrive at a show 2'h hours from home to find you've forgotten the tack box Yep, we did that years ago. I bought a lead from a concession and kind friends lent us the rest. Worse off was a friend who traveled four hours to a show to discover she left the dog at homeThose 2 liter plastic bottles that soft drinks come in have a number of uses. Cut the neck of the bottle off, turn the rounded clear plastic part upside down over the harder plastic cupbottom and you have a mini-greenhouse. You can freeze water in them to put in your coolers when traveling. You'll always have a supply of fresh water for the dogs. Big dogs think these make wonderful toys metal or plastic cap removed, of course. Filled with sand or water, they're markers for practicing figure 8's or pylon heeling.Did you know there is a baby powder that is beige or tan It doesn't show up on orange dogs like white powder does. Meant for black babies, it is called Brownn Sugarr. Unfortunately, it is talc instead of cornstarch.Because my husband owns his own business, I can shop in a wholesale warehouse meant for small business owners. I go about once a month. Too bad they don't carry the brand of dog food continued on p. 68.POMERANIAN REVIEWmpad. aCh. Cinquay's Yankee Doodle Dandy1979-1987Our condolences to Lorinda Vasuta and Darren Lane of Animation Kennels on the loss of their foundation stud, Ch. Cinquay's Yankee Doodle Dandy.Sadly missed by his kids and their ownersAnimation's Charlie, Evelyn EllisCan. Ch. Animation's Mr. Magoo, Howard and Kaye NortheyCh. Animation's Sylvester The Cat, Betty and Jamie LeperaCh. Crystal Jewel Tiara, Bonnie StetsonIdle Acres Pinball Wizard, Shari Kubankin and Bobbi StofferAnimation's Mighty Mouse Mork, Bill and Kathy GraffAnimation's Baby Huey, Daniela PowellCrystal Court Jester, Jim and Judy ShearerCrystal K-Dawn, Jim and Judy ShearerAlso the Animation Kennels champions Atom Ant, Lucy Little, Tweety Bird, Sweet Pea, and a promising Lois Lane.And many more kids and grandkids soon to be champions or beloved pets.S and a POMERANIAN REVIEWST HWee HeartstBEST OF WINNERSINVERNESS FLORIDA - KENNEL CLUB MAY 198hoto bt SABRINAClbo WBB [K1BM9sThank you to all the judges and special thanks to Harold and Lillian Callings for the grand finale Justin was Best of Breed under Mr. John H. Howig and is pictured here finishing under Mrs. Toddie Clark.Justin currently has sired four litters of pups. Some of these are for sale. Inquiries always invited.Cassandra and Regina Ready 803 593-3600Rt. 1, Box 167JJ Craniteville, SC29829POMERANIAN REVIEW 65WWee HeartsIK IAV.^it,9M H s p nr.Li 1 . - J-------L TDlbo Wg DiI OBnft F sM [CDmsftMultiple Best of Breed, Group 1 and Group 2 winnerWe would like to thank all the judges that have admired Dustee and all of our Pom friends for their support.At stud to approved bitches.Cassandra and Regina Ready Rt. 1, Box 167JJtc803 593-3600 Graniteville, SC 2982966 POMERANIAN REVIEWrOBEDIENCE NEWSby Brenda Hutton 102 Tudor Lane Lansing, Ml 48906 517485-5183Here we are at another deadline for obedience articles. So far I have a few results to report, but things have been a little slow. If you have things you'd like reported, please be sure to get them to me as soon as available. If you're not mentioned here, be looking for the Jan. '88 issue as I'm sure it will be packed with scores and titles.We've mentioned in earlier columns Sunrunner Patticake Pom CD, owned by Mickey Stevens in El Paso, Texas. A letter came recently from Lore Benko who has Jeribeth's Peach-A-Roni. Peaches is bred by Mickey and is a daughter of Patti and Ch. Pedron's Mark of the Dragon. Peaches earned her first two legs at the 1987 Astroworld Series of Dog Shows with scores of 191 and 193. She then went on a honeymoon to produce two beautiful puppies. After very little further preparation, she finished her CD title at Concho Kennel Club with a 189 and First place in Novice A. Lore writes, "This was a proud moment for us as I did not really work her that hard while she was raising the puppies, yet she retained her training through all of this to qualify well. She earned the title in a total of 4 shows 3 last August and 1 in July '87.Janet Kunkle and Trivial Pursuit CDX have been out showing in Open B. At the Emerald Dog OB Club he got a 197V2, and at Longview Kelso KC he went High in Trial with a 199Linda Gallacher has also been showing Sunswept Hot Fudge Sundae and has finished his CDX. She doesn't remember which show, but he finished by tying for fourth place, unfortunately losing a placing in the run-off. She's also had her new parti coior bitch out, Lady Di's Life of the Parti otherwise known as "Dizzy." She took first place at Koos KC with a 197V2 from Novice B, then got a 194 at Chintimini KC, 195 at Greater Clark County KC, and finished with an insurance leg at Portland DTC with another 1st place.BK's Sunshine Supergirl, my own sweetheart, has completed her Canadian CD in three straight shows just before Memorial Day. In Kitchener and Cambridge, Ontario she received a 191V, 194 and 197V2. She would have had the scores for a Dog World Award, but she didn't remember there's a front at the end of the recall for the first two shows. Then I remembered in Canada youcan have your hands flat in front of you, and she got the 197'2. Guess I better change my training some That tied her for first place in Novice B. It took six forwardhalts and some fancy commands from the judge before Mom blew it for us, so we lost and finished in second place. Later it turned out that was also the run-off for 3rd High in Trial, so we were 4th HIT. That was really excitingClaire Flesner, bless her heart, writes with all kinds of news from the Bay Colony Pom Club. Gladys Dykstra mentioned here in earlier columns broke her hip in early March, but she's now teaching her OB classes again. Can't keep a good person down Claire's Randy is on hold obedience-wise while she finishes his breed championship. He just went BOB in Fowlerville, Ml and has a total of 8 points. Working full-time and trying to do both breed and obedience together is just too much. She plans to finish him by fall and get right back into obedience. The Richardson's have been busy. Brandy has been showing Smokey Jo. In March they were part of a team participating in the "Top Dog Competition" representing the East Long Meadows Dog OB Training Club. They had fun, but they didn't qualify. At this show were some of the best working obedience teams in the north east. Fran's Megan got scores of 189 and 192'2 from Novice B in matches in May. Megan also became mother of a parti-color puppy in March. Fran's Ivy Marie got 148 and 148'2 from Sub-Novice in matches. Betty's Tracy also got 155V2 and 158 in matches from Sub-Novice in April, and in May got 157 for Highest Scoring Dog in Pre-Novice. Betty's J.R. got a 196V2 in April at a match which was High in Match, and another 195V2 in another match.Both BK's Sir Spunky and BK's Sunshine Supergirl, my tremendous twosome, had a rip-roaring good time recently. We went to New Boston, Ml to earn their T.T.'s Temperament Test and became only the 4th and 5th Poms to have done this. To pass, the dog must display a good, even temper through ten tests where among other things, they will be frightened or at least startled by such things as an umbrella popping in front of them, gunshots, or boogie men coming out of the bushes. They can run away they're kept on lead one time during each test, but they must recover within 30 seconds. We had lots of fun and highly recommend trying it if you have one in your area. We're very proud of these titles and would be glad to do a write-up on T.T.'s if people want to know more.continued on p. 68.POMERANIAN REVIEW'''Xi 'fe4. - 4^'^ATMORENO'Sfor quality inPOME RANIANSJeffreyWe very proudly present Jeffrey, the elegantly and properly marked black and tan puppy. H will debut this fall with Mr. Jeff Nokes.Champions at stud. Puppies availableJulie and Gonzalo Moreno 1636 Claremont Dr.San Bruno, CA 94066 415 583-4973after 10 a.m. our time, please"Quality is never an accident it is always the result of intelligent effort."POMERANIAN REVIEWdience News, from p. 66. imp Heightshave two suggestions for those interested, in- red, or otherwise concerned about jump hts. Mr. Lou Auslander has just been named lirman of the Board of Directors of the Amer- 1 Kennel Club. He wrote an open letter to all , fanciers which appeared in the June, 1987 low pages of the AKC Gazette. In it he men- is his letter to AKC delegates asking for a list he 10 issues they feel should be AKC's im- diate priority. I understand Fred Bassett, the I delegate, did respond and mentioned the 's overwhelming concern over jump heights. Auslander would now like the readers of the tette and any other dog fancier to send in their nions and suggestions. This would bean excel- t time, if you've been thinking about writing tter anyway, to send a note off. It goes toLou Auslander AKC Issue Priorities The Gazette 51 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10010de won't know how we feel ifwedon'ttell him. Ay other suggestions has to do with Roberta rnpbell, in-house Director of Obedience at C. July 18 I was fortunate in being able to nd an AKC Judging Seminar here in Lansing, sent were Bob Squires, Roberta Campbell, n Ward and Bob Self. If there's ever one near go. It's great fun and very informative. After seminar I had an opportunity to speak with s. Campbell regarding obedience, jump heights 1 what AKC's role is in safe-guarding pure-bred gs. She mentioned that the Golden Retriever Dple had put on a very interesting presentation ore the AKC Performance Committee on the ject of lowering heights for Goldens. They are w in the process of making a video on the jject. AKC is now forming an Obedience Advis- ' Committee. They will take under advisement y matters brought before them dealing with edience. Any item that comes in is given a ice on the agenda. They expect to have the first eting in February 1988. Suggestions will go o afilemarked "MatterTo Be Discussed."There already some interesting ideas on a com- jmise over the jump height issue. During the nversation with me, she used the word "com- mise" frequently I felt very encouraged from rtalkthatat least someone at AKC was listening obedience people. However, when I ap- aached her later with pen and paper in hand be sure I didn't misquote her, the attitude anged markedly to being very guarded and only swering direct questions. All I can say is send ur letters in quickly to get a place on the agenda.I intend to write her and ask for updates on this committee if there are not reports published in the Gazette.At this writing Mary Vickers is recovering from knee surgery. I'm sure she'd appreciate hearing from you.As always, if you don't have time to write a note call me at 517 485-5183. The answering machine is always on and I love to talk Poms so beware your phone bill Here's hoping your dog is always a happy heeling dogHelpful Hints, from p. 62.1 like. I buy laundry detergent in 40 lb. buckets. It's much cheaper, and with the three kids and a dozen dogs, I do a lot of laundry. The buckets are very sturdy plactic with a resealable top. I store dog food in them, marking on the outside in permanent marker the name of the client's dog the food is for. In the dog yard, I keep the scoopers in one of these buckets filled with a disinfectant solution. They can be medium sized trash containers in rooms where decor isn't critical laundry, sewing room, kennel. Use one to carry towels and other paraphernalia to the lake or beach.It was weird. In July I got three phone calls in2 weeks from people who had wonderful purebred male Poms. They wanted my help in finding bitches they could breed to. Do you get calls like this How do you handle themInstead of just saying, "No, I can't help you."I gently explain that everybody I know prefers to use champion studs of particular bloodlines. Then l begin to list the breeders in this area, all of whom have champion or championobedience titled studs. Then I ask,"Why do you want to breed your little dog" Guided by the response, I point out the disadvantages of this a pet male may forget his housebreaking, be more inclined to run away, or may be subject to penis infections. It really isn't a good way to make money. If they want another puppy, in the long-run it is easier and cheaper to buy one.Please note that I don't ridicule them for wanting to breed their little beauty, nor do I criticize their dog. If they're still listening, I may comment on other pitfalls of breeding or mention how we breeders study genetics and pedigrees. This is no time to be snobbish or insulting. You can't be sure that this might not be a future puppy buyer. Their next phone call to you might be to inquire about show stock. At the very least, we want to prevent backyard breeding and the birth of ugly or ill-tempered dogs.POMERANIAN REVIEWdJtas^r'---rI 3BEST OF WINNERSANN ARBOR KENNEL CLUBBOOTH PHOTOMf_ 3C3C3E it dolb ftggerJiggerfinished in fine style with a total of seven times shown. Thank you, judgesPaula Hartiner, BOW, 5 pts. Dorothy Welsh, BOW, 3 pts.Dawn V. Hansen, BOB, 2 pts. Lois Holcomb, BOW, 1 pt.Howard Tyler, BOW, 3 pts. Lena Wiseman, BOW, 2 pts.We thank LLL, Janice Luginsland for this fun loving little showman who will be a daddy very soon. Jigger is taking off during the summer heat and will be back out in the fall as a special, or just as soon as he comes back from his year old "blow."Shannon Johnson 6270 Tripp Rd.Doo-Shay Poms313 634-1331 Holly, Ml 48442POMERANIAN REVIEWTim Sue PomeraniansiCh. Tim Sues HighlightsBred by Tim and Sue Goddard Shown by and co-owned with Janice LuginslandPictured winning one of three Group l's. Finished at 9 months with two Group 1's. Proven stud.Pedigree in Behind The New ChampionsTim and Sue Goddard Rt. 2, Box 540 Opelousas, LA 70570 318 543-6622'O ME RANI AN REVIEW 71I im Suewelcomes Jolly WeeMultiple BISCh. Randys Ga. Hot Shot of Jolly WeeWe plan to continue the excellent breeding program of Mrs. Randall Freeh who produced 3 Best in Show poms and many champions.Tim and Sue Goddard Rt. 2, Box 540 Opelousas, LA 70570 318 543-6622POMERANIAN REVIEW 72I Remember Whenby Dorothy BonnerTo maintain room for younger generations, many breeders try to find good homes for their older Poms. The Schoenbergs' Aristic Kennels always followed this policy, but my attempts were often unsuccessful. These times of regret affected me so deeply that I resorted to keeping my Poms for their entire lifetime, especially during the later years of less population. The psychology of human nature reveals that the most valuable is most valued, so price is the factor that protects our puppies most when sold. One prospective buyer admitted that his previous Pom had been killed on the highway. But this one, he said, had been given to him, and another, bought with a large amount of money would have better care. I refused the sale.My adventures on this score would fill a book. When we lived in town, there was an elderly lady who lived alone and seemed to be an excellent candidate for a good Pom. The fact that she lived within blocks of our kennel would enable me to check on the situation often, so I offered her a couple of my older girls. Her fenced yard was too extensive, so I visited her one Sunday and built a small pen by her back steps to facilitate house training in the new home. After several visits, everything seemed fine for a couple of weeks until she suddenly returned the Poms, saying that they were too much trouble for her. The carefully constructed pen was too much work to disassemble, so I apologized to my Pomsfortheirtrauma, promised that it would not happen again, and forgot about the whole affair.One owner had brought her young female to breed several times without conception. She had given her pet the best of care, so was a prospect for a young male of excellent quality who was charted for a home with breeding privileges reserved. A couple of months later, she called me that he had died, so the body was retrieved for an autopsy. Dehydration being the verdict, the owner was questioned. Although her female was kept in her air-conditioned bedroom, the male because of the seeming futility of house breaking, was chained in the yard during the hot summer months, in the care of a young daughter who evidently forgot to supply water.One time, another breeder brought me a Pom who needed a good home. She was not my quality, so a Pom owner who said that she wanted a companion for her pet was found. Several months later, total strangers brought the give-away here for me to breed, saying that she had been given to them.Several years later, after a seemingly fortunate placement, I visited and found one of my sweet little cream girls in her owner's back yard with a neglected tumor the size of a baseball, surgery having been too expensive. In this same category, some good friends had been gifted with one of my older girls. They then also bought a puppy and eventually both Poms developed a virus. Taken to the vet's the younger was treated and recovered, but the older one was not worth the expense and trouble so was put to sleep.There were a few good experiences, but the instances of lack of care and appreciation resulted eventually in a home-for-lifefor every Pom here.The Schoenbergs once had a beautiful girl whom I had whelped and named Miccandra, after her dear little mother, Aristic Micca. As time went on, Miccandra had her third section and the vet said another would damage her too greatly. One day, Gladys Schoenberg told me that she had found an excellent home for this little Pom. A short time later, Gladys informed me that the gift- taker had told her that Miccandra always sat in her lap while she watched television, and that her mother needed a Pom for this purpose, as did her niece. Gladys was delighted that two future Poms would have such good homes. Then a letter was received by me from a casual friend, a Peke breeder, with a picture of a recently acquired Pom for whom a Peke puppy had been traded. The picture was instantly recognized as that of Miccandra. The Peke friend had been told that the Pom had had one section but was a free whelper and was only a couple of years old, papers to be supplied later from a California former owner. The picture was shown to Gladys who also recognized Miccandra and was visably concerned, as was I. The facts were made known to the Peke breeder, who returned Miccandra and retrieved her Peke puppy. Because Gladys was anxious to repossess Miccandra, I went with her to a rather disreputable address. With a small rundown house was a fenced yard containing a large number of small pens with Chihuahuas and other small toys of various breeds and part-breeds a real puppy mill situation. We sat in the car a long time before the woman would come out and talk to us. Then she stated that Miccandra had died from hook worms. Her word was doubted, but nothing could be done and I probably grieved more than Gladys did.Hence, my dear old Poms live out their lives here where they were born.POMERANIAN REVIEWMorris and Betty Carson 9826 Waltham Drive Richmond, Virginia 23233EMCEES POMERANIANS804 1AO-1911Ch. Emcee.s Chips of Diamor\fiCh. Emcees Solid Gold PrinceCh. Great Elms Prince Charming II x Ch. Harbin's Touch of Class"El Rey' a consistent winner of Groups and Group placements is pictured winning Group I under judge Mrs. Edith Nash Hellerman. El Rey was 10 months when he won this group. Thanks to Marlene Scott Halsey, his handler, for always presenting El Rey so perfectly.El Rey congratulates his dad, Prince Charming on his BIS wins.Our Emcee's Diamond Princesa, a Prince Charming daughter, is expecting her first litter. She is bred to Ch. Emcee's Solid Gold Diamond.r4 POMERANIAN REVIEWProtect Your Pet from Ear Damageby Janet Fry"Canines, felines, pet owners, lend me your ears" We all know that Caeser never did heed the Ides of March warning, which goes to show that warning signals are not to be ignored. Are you alert to signs of ear ailments in your pet, or is it an area you are neglectingLooking for signs of discomfort and checking the appearance of your dog or cat's' ears may save your pet from great pain and possible hearing loss. Generally speaking, your pet's ear complications fall into five major categories parasites, wounds, infections, tumors, and hearing loss.Ear mites parasites live in the ear canal. A brown, waxy discharge from your pet's ears is the symptom of this condition.In dogs but for some reason not cats, intense itchiness occurs. An otoscope enables your veterinarian to detect the mites in your pet's ears quite readily. Your veterinarian will then instruct you on proper treatment, which consists of flushing the ear canals with insecticide.Fly bites usually appear during summer months and produce bleeding, crusty sores on the tips of your pet's ears. This condition is treated under the direction of your veterinarian, with appropriate medication.Sarcoptic mites burrow into the skin of the ear flaps and other parts of your pet's body, producing an itchy lesion which your pet will constantly scratch. This parasite can also be transmitted to humans. Treatment consists of dipping the animal's entire body in insecticides every week for at least three treatments.Ear wounds can vary from punctures to cuts and tears, resulting from either self-inflicted accidents or animal bites received during an unfriendly encounter. Your pet may bear his battle scars with the dignity of Nelson, but surgical repair is recommended to ensure good cosmetic healing. Rupturing of bloodvessels in the ear flaps produces a large, soft bulge called a hematoma. This requires surgical drainage and repair by your veterinarian.Infections are by far the most common ear problems. Especially susceptible pets are dogs that frequent water, those with hair in the ear canal, and drop-eared dogs. Most infections are bacterial, causing a painful, wet, and inflamed ear canal. A constantly tilted head, shaking, and scratching all point to a possible ear infection in your pet.The affected ears usually require a culture test to help determine the nature of the infecting agent and provide appropriate treatment. In chronic, recurrent cases, surgical opening of the ear canal may need to be performed to re-establish proper drainage.Occasionally, yeast and fungal infections require vigorous therapy to correct. Owners of dogs or cats prone to infections would be wise to watch closely for early signs of ear problems and contact their veterinarian when they are noticed.Tumors are usually non-cancerous and occur more frequently in older pets. A tumor can be either quite visible on the ear flap itself, or hidden within the ear canal. Surgical removal is necessary when tumors are present.Older pets are also more vulnerable to hearing loss, but pets of any age may suffer hearing damage if severe trauma to the ear occurs. At present it is extremely difficult to objectively determine the degree of hearing loss in pets. In most cases, unfortunately, there is not available treatment.The ear is a delicate instrument. Regular attention will enable you to detect any signs of ear trouble in its early stages. Protecting your pet's ear health is sure to make for a more comfortable, happier companion.POMERANIAN REVIEWIdas TomsIda's Prince O' Southland Ida's Toby O' Southland91Ch. Southland Toasted Fudge xIda's Lil Peachy Girl For Sale. Trained and ready for the ring. Whelped 8-31-86. 5 lbs.Ch. Southland Toasted Fudge xIda's Lil Magnolia Blossom Half brother to Ch. Ida's Touch Of Bev- Nor. Proven stud. 4 lbs. Show quality.For Sale 2'i to 4 month old puppies 3 show quality black and tan 2 pet quality. Great Elms, Bev-Nor and McKamey lines.HBreederOwnerIda Tarver 10212 Gordon St.318 443-3733 Pineville, LA 71360POMERANIAN REVIEWPOMSby Barbara StafferPoms to fill each day with love, that knows no bounds nor barriers,Little ones that think they're big, and keep a guard like terriers.Poms that only wish to share their time close by our side,Offering a tiny paw to comfort dented pride.A flick of little ears to say,"I know you're feeling sad."A smiling face with twinkling eye to change the sad to glad.Poms with tails that wag to say,"Let's play and have some fun."Poms with tales that entwine our lives, for each and every one.Poms to share the loneliness, through long and empty hours.Poms that bring us happiness, to chase away our sorrows.Prancing 'round, close by our feet or curled up by our side,Their world is wrapped in the destiny that we alone provide.Shining in the show ring, doing their best for you.Or brightening up our homes, with each new thing they do.No matter where you take them, no matter where they go.Your Poms are always near at heart, because they love you so.Although the years pass much too soon, and little faces tinge with gray.Each Pom gives something special that will never fade away.Deeply etched in a special place, preserved within our hearts.Each Pom we've loved will always live and remain a treasured part.Although in time they slow and tiny paws no longer play.Somewhere I know little Poms still show, in a ring along the Milky Way.When I look up to the skyat night filled with a million stars1 believe each Pom I've loved looks down at me from afar.Still shining in a special way brightening up the darkest night.Prancing, dancing, here and there an everlasting light.Bringing happiness to Heaven, and a smile to all there in,And I know a very special Pom, is held in the arms of Him.Dedicated to all who have ever loved, and lost a Pom.POMERANIAN REVIEWMi Babe Pomsproudly presentsCh. Pomirish GG Scooters SherryWhile my husband Al and I went to Colorado and celebrated our 30th Anniversary with our 5 children and 7 grandchildren, Sherry went to Louisiana with her handler, Nancy Burnette and returned a championWith her usual attentiongetting style, Sherry caught the eye of Judge Don Rogers for a very nice 5 pt. win, her 3rd major, going Best of Winners and Best Opposite Sex.Congratulations to Diane Simo-nis and handler Nancy, on your 3 pt. major on Simo-nis Wee Willie MaketteBabe McCombs Rt. 1, Box 184BB __501 489-5510 Ola, AR 7285378 POMERANIAN REVIEWf Gieat tm Kemsh, Reg'd.Congratulations to Skip Piazza and Olga Baker for the show record they have put on Ch. Great Elms Prince Charming II since March.Congratulations also to Fred and Patricia Whitaker for their new Champion Great Elms Merriman 12th champion for Ch. Great Elms Timstopper Too.Nothing for sale. I do not ship.Ruth L. Beam P.O. Box 937 Pineville, NC 28134 704 889- 9233Pomeranian Lapel Pinsy " , \ 'I t \ \ , 'Exclusively designed in cloisonne, a choice of cream, black and tan, or red. Great for prizes, gifts for your Pom friends or a profit maker for your club. Discounts given on orders of 25 or more. Inquire about other breeds available.Price 5.00 each, plus 1.00 shipping for 1 to 10 pins. For faster service send cashiers check or money order.Send toJ.L.S. Animal Specialties 4102 Nez Perce Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 208 765- 8518JPOMERANIAN REVIEWTomttoSH KenvevsPOMERANIANSDick d' Sally Baugniet Phone 414- 755-2994NORWICH TERRIEI11224 County Hyw. B Mishicot, His. 54228IRISH SETTERSBreeders of 42 Pomeranian Champions, 29 Norwich Terrier Champions, 1 Irish Setter ChampionMRBranching into the judging facet of tl dog world is going to somewhat restri my breeding and showing activities. 1 w always have some Poms, but I must sell least half the number I currently hav Pedigrees available on request.Homebred champion number 42 Ch. Pomirish Hi Ball's Dream Alex'dr.Ch. Pomirish Hal O Buddy's Image Orange Male whelped 9683. Sire Pomirish Glory's Hallelujah Ch. Lendy of Lenette. 500.00.Pomirish Jolly Wee Dream Whip Cream female whelped 2280. Sire Randy's The Rock of Jolly Wee Randy's Dandy Wee Sally. Champion producer, free whelps. 100.00Emcee's Starlite Cheeta Black female whelped 92384. Sire Ch. Golden Glow Regi x Starlite's Midnigl Gypsy. Free whelps. 500.00.Pomirish Tim's Swt Charlotte Orange female whelped 12482. Sire Pomirish Squirt's Time N' Again Ch. Pomirish Li'l Guy's Swt Revenge. Champion producer, free whelps. 500.00.Cream male Whelped 91986. Sire Am. Can. Ch. Pomirish Cr Puff's Only Chance x Ch. Pomirish Bubble Li'l Sprite. Excellent pigment, very sound legs. 400.00.Orange female Whelped 12687. Sire Pomirish Tara's Renaissance x Pomirish Chance's Swt Crm h Sug'r. 500.00.Congratulations to Edith Rand and Jeanne VerHage for finishing Am. Can. Ch. Pomirish Jump 'N Ja Lady Jane.30 POMERANIAN REVIEWAKC Gazette Columnby Olga BakerAKC Gazette breed column deadlines are many months prior to publication, and back in April I mailed my column, preceded by a phone call to AKC that it was on the way and would make the deadline without a problem. The lady assured me word would get to the proper gentleman and the column would make it. It did not. No one's fault. However, I am taking the liberty of asking Plyyllis to print that column in this issue, only because I want you to read it felt it veiy timely. So some of you will see this appear again in the next Gazette, but no matter.Christmas time again Impossible The holidays are special for many reasons. Dog people appreciate the season because mailboxes hold surprise envelopes from dog friends from everywhere, some of whom have been neither seen nor heard from for a very long time, with delightful little love notes inside about family, doggies, wins, puppies and such. Everyone loves those holiday messages and it's a lovely way for dog friends to say, "We're still here still doing doggies still care enough to let you know"AKC VideoI'm so exuberant about the AKC Video Committee's recent works 1 must share it with you. Your Committee Dorothy Bonner, Chris Heartz and myself, Olga Baker met in New York for final script edit and conference with the Video Director, Norm, a knowledgeable and cooperative gent who will be directing the whole affair cute little AKC person, Midge Horn, who would not have been better in her guidance to us judge consultant Ms. Maxine Beam from Texas, and us. An all-day session was held, during which time we dissected every piece and word of the proposed narrative and script and we did precisely as you wanted us to do our job was not to change any part of the Pom standard not allowed, but rather to render an absolutely unbiased sensible interpretation of words therein. At times it was tempting to add or delete or change, but with the committee's objective threesome, monitored by very sensible and professional people, impartial wording was protected and will be the end product.AKC then mailed us a final script, still somewhat subject to the Committee's last words. It was wonderfully done It's really going to happen, folks. October 6 will be the actual "shoot" in New Jersey.Your Committee will be present and many wonderful dogs have been invited and will be there to represent your breed for the filming. AKC and APC has little to offer the participants except for an opportunity to be a part of this film that will be the teachingstudying tool for Pom people and Pom judges for many years hence. AKC has told us all dogs present will be filmed. Granted, it may be your Pom's tail, head, coat, face, nose, ears, hind-end, front-end, moving assembly anything. No one will be identified in any way whatsoever. The Committee was concerned about getting faulty dogs present, but no problem. AKC and the video director explained that "cull" cogs are not necessary. They can take excellent dogs Best in Show dogs and their cameras are able to capture many faults or views to illustrate faults. Hallelujah Think of it like this. Your regular home photos frequently depict a person or dog badly, right Amateur photographers take pictures and often get really ugly poses, cut- off or spraddle-legs or people looking fatter. Same goes for the video camera. Take a fine quality Pomeranian, photograph from a bad angle and this can skillfully depict a bad rear or front when in fact it doesn't exist on that dog. Get the picture BrilliantThe Committee feels you will be well pleased. Video should be ready around the first of the year. Isn't that terrific100th Year of the PomeranianOne more item. Did you know that 1988 will commemorate the 100th year for our breed In 1888 the American Kennel Club registered the first Pomeranian ever. Dog's name "Dick." Wish I could take credit for uncovering this wonderful piece of history, but actually Mr. Jeff Dorl with AKC did the research and called me to tell me of his discovery. Better still, the AKC has agreed to film our 1988 Centennial February Specialty for a feature article in the Gazette Anyone out there have a cute creative slogan for 100 years of Poms If so, notify Audrey Roberts, your Show Chairman.Till next time, smile a lot and mean it.POMERANIAN REVIEWJanesa's ReneemCh. Bev-Nor's Toastmaster x Janesa's Sunkisted Runner"Renee" will be taking time out from the ring for motherhood. She is bred to Ch. Southland's Toasted Fudge, who is half brother to her sire and very linebred on Fudge. Guess you can tell we are excited. Thanks, Charlotte for making this possible.Janesa's Hi Struttin' DaiseCh. Southland's Toasted Fudge x Ch. Janesa's RouletteA lovely Ch. Southland Toasted Fudge daughter, who has recovered from her broken leg. Watch her hi- strut this fall.Janesa's PomsJerrie Freia P.O. Box 2775 Morgan City, LA 70361 504 384-7466 after 6 p.m. pleaseV-FBEST OF WINNERSTALLAHASSEEF KENNEL CLU8FEBRUARY 1987PHOTO BY ji2 POMERANIAN REVIEWTo Breed or Not to Breed.It's an old questionby Chris JonesPreface to the serious breederThere can never be enough said to help channel potential breeders onto the right track. Virtually very pet owner feels their pet is worthy, if not entitled to at least one litter. The established, re- Donsible breeder must share the consequences of hese feelings, as they take a toll on every breed. 3eople will inevitably call you from time to time .0 inquire about stud service for their pet quality Ditches, or looking for a "girlfriend for Fido." At his point, what you say and do can have a positive ather than a negative impact on your breed. What t'ou should do of course, is try to educate the Dotential breeder. If you don't have the time, the inclination or sense of duty to your breed, ask for he caller's address and at least send them any Dreed or general purpose literature you feel conveys the all-important message that breeding is serious stuff and definitely not for everyone. A little guidance may be all that is needed to get a pet bitch spayed or pet dog neutered. Many people have basically good intentions but they are merely misguided or uneducated as to what will satisfy their pets and themselves. For the balance of this article I will attempt to provide a guideline for the pet owner who feels it is their responsibility many do to breed their dog.I hope this article will be worthy of your puppy information packets that you provide with every puppy you sell and for handling inquiries about breeding.Points to ponder for the first time breeder Pet shops generally sell pets and "pet quality" puppies. This is not a matter of your good, better, best" quality. In dogs, quality is based on "standard," or possessing the positive traits required for a particular breed. Substandard means that the dog does not comply or fails to meet the minimum requirememnts. Breeding and show quality dogs are thought to possess the essential breed characteristics as well as that extra sparkle or pizzaz. They are considered the epitomy of the standard.The quality of the most well-bred puppies can not be accurately assessed until they are 6-12 months or older.Generally, puppies from pet shops andor back yard breeders bave been raised and sold as quickly as possible to maximize everyone's profits. The puppies are sold as young as possible toavoid as much veterinary expense as possible and to get the money while the puppies are all still adorable, no matter what kind they happen to be.Because of the profit motive, little or no planning goes into the breeding stock on the puppy farms that supply pet shops. Consequently, cheap, poor quality animals are bred with no thought to the quality they will produce.Poor quality dogs are still registered even generation after generation. You see, registration is only like a car title. That wreck in the junk yard is still a Cadillac and it still has title paper. That little moppet you bought at the pet shop has papers that say it is a Shih Tzu but it may hardly be recognizable as a Shih Tzu. It was an end to the means of people who profit by the exploitation of its parents. Naturally, you think it's wonderful, and you are considering getting another one so you can start breeding, rightAs much as you love and adore your little dog, you must understand that there is a difference between a pet dog and a "pet quality" dog. Many animals are pets, even show dogs may be pets first and show dogs second. However, "pet quality" implies that the dog makes a fine companion but has serious faults, dubious pedigree or a questionable nature that renders him unsuitable for breeding. The difference is not always clear to the novice in dogs. The dog may seem entirely normal, fine or even pleasing to you, yet there may be one particular characteristic that makes the dog totally unrepresentative of his breed. For example, the dog may have an overshot mouth. The breed standard requires an undershot mouth. You may be totally unaware of the dog's mouth or that it is wrong. You may not even know that there is such a thing as a standard for each breed. But you certainly need to know that, if you breed that dog, those mouths will be cropping up for generations to comeThere are many subtle characteristics in every breed. It takes the dedicated breeder years to develop an eye for certain traits and combinations that produce the best results. The untrained eye may inadvertantly fail to see some of the essential breed traits and unknowingly condemn subsequent generations to deterioration. Many traits are intangibles, such as intelligence, traina- bility and temperament. These are very important and should not be overlooked. The very thing you continued on p. 90.POMERANIAN REVIEW 8it's been so hot in Ohio...and we love itIrtr\,-tv. rTOY GROUPCh. Animation's Atom Ant Group 1Rubber City Kennel Club Mr. William Bergum June 7, 1987Lorinda Vasuta Darren Lane 63 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave.BreederOwnerHandlerAnimation Kennel216 762-7567 Akron, OH 4431084 POMERANIAN REVIEWlike best about your dog could be his least appealing trait from a breeder's viewpoint. You will have to make yourself knowledgeable of the idiosyncracies and problems in your breed or you may unwittingly perpetuate them.Before you consider breeding your dog or bitch you must honestly answer these questions.Can I objectively evaluate my own dog Will 1 honestly know the difference between a pet quality and a breeding quality dogWill I be able to seek out and listen to competent, unbiased evaluationWill I read the AKC standard for the breedAm I willing to study and understand this breedWill I be able to admit 1 made a mistake and spayneuter this dogCan I get a better one and go on Will I be willing to pay for a better quality, a breeding quality animalWill I be able to afford to breed to another good quality dogCan I afford the veterinary expenses The loss of sleep and effort if problems occurIn some breeds deformities and life-threatening diseases may be inherited.lt is necessary for breeders to screen breeding animals for these health problems before breeding. Hip dysplasia, eye abnormalities and renal problems are all in this category.Many inexperienced people seek out a veterinarian's opinion on whether or not a dog should be bred. I love my vets I think they are terrific. But I know a lot more about breeding my breed than they do. The veterinarians do know the physiology and medicine, yes, and can tell you if there is a medical reason for not breeding, such as hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, etc. But as far as knowing the fine points of the standard or knowing when each breed matures, familial traits, conformation, temperament and idiosyncracies within the breed, no. Think about it a veterinarian must learn every animal species. That's an awesome task, much harder than a medical doctor because people al I have the same basic anatomy But there are 131 breeds of dogs recognized by the American Kennel Club. No one is an expert on all breeds. It just isn't humanly possible. An experienced, responsible breeder is a specialist in his breed. It takes years, and yes, sometimes a few mistakes to accumulate all that knowledge. Just as a person can't walk in off the street and program a computer, neither can one as easily be a truly successful dog breeder. Your vet can tell you if your dog is physically healthy and able to bear offspring. But unless he actually knows the required conformation standard, temperament and specific faults of your breed,he really cannot tell you whether your dog or bitch is breeding quality.Some vets inadvertantly encourage people to breed their dogs by telling them "just what they want to hear." This is really unfortunate. Yes, it may be true that Fido is a really, really nice dog, but he's only 8 months old and his breed doesn't display the most undesirable traits until it is over one year old. By them, how many puppies may have been affected Vets also know that puppies are good for business. Vets know you will be back for prenatal care, vitamins, puppy shots, etc. Besides, everyone is entitled to one litter right WRONG.Ask yourself these questions honestly before you make your decision to breed or not to breedBased upon my understanding of the standard the basic guideline set forth by theAKCand breed clubs for each recognized breed, is my dog average or better than averageWill I be breeding to improve on faults or am I just thinking of some cute puppies or some extra moneyif the dog is not betterthan average, why breed There are a lot of cute puppies around.Breeders never seem to make money. Most would consider it wonderful to break even. Yet, there is a common fallacy that there is money in breeding dogs. Commercial breeders make money at the expense of helpless animals. They have dozens, or even hundreds of breeding animals. They breed dogs as if they were chickens. Puppy temperament is destroyed in that sort of environment.Here are a couple of things to think about before you decide to breed that litterEven if you decide you will do your best, be prepared. The best plans and best dogs often produce disappointments. When you start with substandard dogs you can imagine whatwill happen. Many breeders have bred their best dogs only to have them spayed or neutered because of unsatisfactory results in the litter.Not every person is meant to be a breeder. Long hours, disappointments and unexpected veterinary expenses have disillusioned many people. But it's a lot more than thatICan you keep your dog parasite- free, or will he constantly be bombarded with toxic chemicalsWill he or she have the best diet and veterinary care availableWill you be home when you bitch needs youWill you be able to afford all the time, loss of sleep and veterinary expense a new litter entails such as C-section, a serious infection or lack of milkCould you handle a defective puppy, the cleftPOMERANIAN REVIEW 85SungoldKazarWe Have Puppies For Salerty- A A r1--12 orange females, some champion sire and dam3 orange males1 white male and his black sister. Sire is white, mother black mother of parti breeding just sold.If we keep a girl, then a champion, proven girl will be for sale.Pedigrees, pictures and prices on request.Watch for Andy, Kazar's Sungold's Cowboy making his debut at 7 months of age. Owner, Anne Kats. Shown by Virginia Buchanan.Annie Cowgirl will also start soon. I kept her and can't keep any more at this time.SungoldAnna LaFortune 3139 FlorineLemon Grove, CA 92045 619 463-2700KazarRichard Lackey P.O. Box 1404 Yuma, AZ 85364 602 627-813986 POMERANIAN REVIEWAWARD WINNING PUBLICATIONS for theSerious Breeder and Exhibitorfrom Denlinger Publishers by Dr. Alvin GrossmanTHE GREAT AMERICAN DOGNominated for the Best Dog Book of 1985 by Dog Writers Association of America. A humerous and informative look at the sport of Pure- Bred dogs. A rib tickling but factual expose of the Dog Show game as seen through the eyes of two bright and eager exhibitors. Follow the adventures of Grace and Ralph and their wonder dog Rudolph through the labyrinth of the Dog Show game and experience with them the pratfalls and highs of owning a winning dog.The over 90 cartoons by Joe Murray alone are well worth the price.After reading this book we are sure you will have an entirely different perspective about the ins and outs of our fascinating sport.THE STANDARD BOOK OF DOG BREEDINGSHOW GAMEii, rrThis most interesting book combines the artistic principles of 'having an eye for a dog' with sound scientific principles of breeding and genetics, which will prove to be of immense value to both the first time breeder and the successful breeder of many champions.Rave reviews for this stellar text on how to breed an ideal dog.THESE BOOKS AVAILABLE AT ALL DOG SHOWSI I Please send me a copy of the Great American Dog Show Game at 24.95 plus 2.05 for postagej Please send me a copy of the Standard Book of Dog Breeding at 16.95 plus 2.05 for postageNameAddressthy State ZipOrder from the authorDr. Alvin Grossman 7023 Wooded Lake Drive San Jose, California 95120POMERANIAN REVIEWJJanShar\ - -'rABEST OF OPPOSITE SEXCENTRAL FLORIDA KENNEL CLUB JUNE 1987photo by fadoJanShar's Fuzz BusterCh. Great Elms Prince Charming II x Hanson's Just NoelPictured above taking a 4 pt. major under judge Mary McCoy, Fuzz Buster also has a 3 pt. major under judge Ricky Koster and 2 pts. under judge Paula Bradley to his credit. Since then he has won two 3 pt. majors under judges Robert Sharp and Barbara Jarmoluk to finish and as a special, went BOB under Dr. Harry Smith at S. Adirondack K.C.Special thanks to handler Pam Campbell.For Sale Jan-Shar's Cujo, a red-orange male whelped 8-28-86. Sire Ch. LLL Moongold Trapper x Ch. Clayhaven's Sweetwater Sioux. Inquiries invited.Sharon Hanson Rt. 2, Box 263 Renick, WV 24966 304497-2446Proud OwnersJane Fleshman Rt. 2, Box 375C Lewisburg, WB 24901 304 297-319018 POMERANIAN REVIEWExercising Your Dogby Joe Cargoni DVMIt's nearly noon. The temperature is already 35 degrees another steamy August morning. A sweat-soaked man is pounding the sidewalk across the road. He's there every day. It's called jogging mania. I am indifferent to this form of masochism it seems like sheer lunacy, but I am really concerned for the toy dog bravely trying to tag along behind, stumbling as he goes. Dogs need exercise as much as people. Pudgy pets like overweight people are just not in vogue. The whole nation is exercise mad. But everything must be done in moderation.The jogger's little dog is just not up to running 5 miles on a hot August morning. It's a fact that small dogs have tremendous "heart" and will keep on running and running until they drop. They will try to keep up with their human companions at any cost. The big problem is that dogs are very susceptible to heat stroke. They don't perspire through the skin as we do and hence lack an important mechanism for heat regulation. Their only means of losing heat effectively is by panting. Try and imagine how difficult it would be to pant, if you're only 8" tall and running as fast as your little legs can carry you, trying bravely to catch up to your 6' human.A dog was not designed to run long distances without taking a break. He cannot pant efficiently while running hard. He needs to stop and rest periodically. Jogging is just not a suitable form of exercise for tiny dogs. We will later discover far better exercises for these little guys.Before you embark on any exercise program, both you and your pet should have a clean "bill of health." Take yourself to your doctor and get your pet to the vet for a complete check-up. This is even more important if you have both been sedentary armchair athletes and have never worked out before. Here are some important pointers to follow in any exercise routineDon't overdo it in the beginning. Build up gradually. There's nothing wrong with simply walking. Start off slowly and increase to a brisk walk up to a couple of miles a day isideal.Don't exercise your dog or yourself on a full stomach. Some of the larger breeds of dog are very susceptible to gastric torsion which can be a killer. This tragic occurence seems to happen more frequently when the dog is vigorously exercised after a heavy meal.If you are jogging on a public street, be sure to use a leash. Never run your dog in traffic.If you or your dog are not suitable jogging candidates there are other exercises which will keep your pet in peak condition. Try some of the followingThrow and Fetch This well-known game is played with a ball or stick or the increasingly popular Frisbee.Staircase Climbing As we all know, running up stairs is hard work. It's also great for cardiovascular strength and the muscular system in general. This simple game can also be equally well practiced indoors. Stand at the top of the stairs and throw a ball down for your pet to retrieve.In all these exercise routines, keep an eye out for fatigue and stop as soon as it occurs.What about exercising your puppies I don't believe at all in exercise for a young pup unless he initiates it. Let him play when he wants to running, jumping, climbing, tumbling, and other puppy-like activities. But in the first few months of his young life, do not force him to do any of the above exercises. Jogging must be avoided. The very young pup will try his utmost to please you and comply with your exercise routines. He can very easily over-exert himself at this tender age and do permanent damage to his young joints and bones.With the older dog, use your common sense. If he's in good health, use your discretion as to the amount of exercise you give him. Seek your veterinarian's advice if you intend to drastically alter your elderly pet's routine in anyway.The most important point to remember is that exercise routines should be fun. They should promote mental as well as physical health. You don't have to sweat bloodPOMERANIAN REVIEW fHawaii's Mewest ChampionvmrmKimCh. fiuys V tjuls dtumbuy luyiyBugzy is shown winning BOB under breeder Julie Moreno. He later went on to Croup 1 under Rolanc Adamack to finish his championship.Bugzy is 6 lbs. of sound, showy, moving Pomeranian.Thank you Josephine Ching for such a lovely, well bred dog. Thank you Betty Aona for your occasiona help. Thank you Mike and Dru Thorstad for showing Bugzy to his championship.OwnerJanet M. Cox 98-119 Hekaha St. Aiea, HI 96701 808 488-2485BreederJosephine ChingHandlerDru ThorstadPOMERANIAN REVIEWMore on helping your pet cope with fearReprinted from Cornell University Animal Health NewsletterIn October 1985, we described a technique for helping a dog overcome its fear of thunder and lightning storms. That desensitizing and counterconditioning technique, developed by Victoria L. Voith, DVM, PhD, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and Peter L. Borchelt, PhD, Animal Medical Center, New York, works on the theory that a gradual intensification of manmade sound and light stopping short of the actual fear-related responses in the pet will eventually train the dog to "unlearn" its fearful response. By rewarding the dog with a small tidbit or pat for its growing tolerance of the noise and flashes of light, the previously unpleasant experience gradually becomes associated with a pleasurable event.There is another frequently used method for modifying fears and phobias, this one called "flooding." The contrast between desensitizing and flooding is simple Desensitizing reduces anxieties and fear responses by gradually exposing the animal to increasing intensities of the dreaded experience flooding continuously exposes the animal to the fear-evoking event and requires that the stimulus continue until after the animal has learned to accept it and more or less relax in its presence.There's nothing new about flooding Drs. Voith and Borchelt tell the story of a Chinese physician who treated a woman with noise phobia by tying her down and banging iron gongs until she got over her fear. That was 500 years ago, and we don't know if the patient had a chance to get a second opinion before undergoing this treatment. Closer to home, flooding is often used to help get show dogs used to crowds by simply taking them to crowded shopping malls and letting them get used to lots of people.Although flooding seems simple and effective, Drs. Voith and Borchelt say the technique has important limitations. For one, it is more effective with moderate fears than with intense fears and phobias. Dog owners must remember that the technique works only if the dog is exposed to the stimulus the shopping mall crowd, for instance until the fear is largely or, better yet, fully overcome.When that does not happen, the dog is likely to get worse, and for a simple reason If it is still fearful when the stimulus is removed, it may perBreedor Not, from p. 82. palate, the Parvo epidemicCould you stand to raise a puppy for months to have it succumb to disease or injury at the careless hands of a new ownerCan you keep the puppies if you are not able to sell themCan you afford to sell the puppies at a very real financial lossDo you know how to screen potential buyers so that your puppies will not end up in laboratories or puppy farmsAre you willing to be morally and legally re- sponsibleforthe puppies you bring into the worldA professional breeder spends so much time and money on his hobby. It is a lifelong commitment. It is part of his lifestyle. A responsible breeder knows he cannot leave an expectant mother or newborn puppies. A serious breeder would not even consider leaving his dogs or puppies with untrained people. Options become very limited. You are very tied down with your dogs when you decide to breed. Are you willing to make the commitment in time, energy, and money to breed a litter or would you prefer to just enjoy the dog you haveIt is often cheaper and often less traumatic to purchase a new puppy from a reliable breeder, rather than to try and breed one yourself. Think it over, you could well be doing yourself, your dog and your breed a favor by choosing not to breed. Your dog will certainly enjoy life just as well, in fact, many veterinarians believe that a spayedneutered pet is healthier and happier. It is exposed to less health risks, less trauma and less stress.Should you later change your mind or decide to get a breeding quality dog, study and learn all you can about your breed first. Determine the respective qualities and strengths as well as faults in your dog. Be honest, and breed only the best to the best Breeding is a commitment to your chosen breed and the future Good luck and great success at being an unencumbered dog owner or that dedicated breederceive that its fearful behavior trembling, whining, gasping for breath, seeking attention is leading to removal of the fear-provoking stimulus. Thus, the fearful behavior is reinforced rather tahn diminished. So to condition with flooding, you have to stick with it.POMERANIAN REVIEW 9Ch. Jan-Le's Martha Magic ofAldonXLWrWINNERSBURLINGTON COUNTY KENNEL CLUB 1987 HERNANAmCan Ch. Theldun's John John x Can. Ch. Gaulke's Pepper UpperWe would like to thank Pat and Fred Whitaker for letting Martha come with us, and our handler, Gloria Setmeyer, for showing her so beautifully.Martha came to us with one point and Gloria finished her, undefeated, in five shows including a 5 pt. major at the Springfield Specialty.We also thank Jane Lehtinen for continuing the conscientious breeding program of Thelma Dunn.Margaret Ruman Lynn Waller 57 Bridgewater Drive 24201 389-2645 Oceanport, NJ 0775792 POMERANIAN REVIEWf^omiforin^d f^omdsALEXSMITHPHOTOGRAPHY-BEST OF BREED fKARS COMMUNITY RECREATION ASSOC1987Pomipnncpd Dickie We DooAC Ch. Great Elms Shining Starr x Can. Ch. Scotia Tickles Me PinkCougar is shown here winning the breed under judge Cathy Debruyne. His second BOB from the puppy class Heartfelt thanks to Natalie Dunfee of Tynan Poms for the use of her gorgeous Ponch.Belated thanks to the San Diego Pom Club for such a memorable occasion and for making us feel like "next door neighbors."Ch. Tynan Star Chaser O' Pomsprings is scheduled to sire two litters this fall. Chase's first born son shows great promiseOwnerBreederHandlerMrs. Elizabeth Dupuis 613 347-2275P.O. Box 328 Alexandria, Ontario, Canada KOC 1AOPOMERANIAN REVIEW 9INDEX OF ADVERTISERSBaugniet, Sally Pomirish...................................79Beam, Ruth Great Elms.....................................78Bell, Rex and Betty Heritage.............................6,7Burke, Kitty........................................................... 6Burnette, Nancy Nanshadow........................94,95Carlin, Gloria Maranatha...................................58Carson, Morris and Betty Emcee.......................73Collings, Harold and Lillian Fripp ....................39Cox, Janet.............................................................89Creed, Charlotte Southland...........................36,37Doane, Marcia TNT................................ 29,50,51Dupre, Mrs. James Dupre.................. Back CoverDupuis, Elizabeth Pomsprings...........................92Ejchorszt, Lana....................................................59Fleshman, Jane Jan Shar....................................87Freia, Jerrie Janesa............................................. 81Gad, Norma Chula..............................Front CoverCemmill, RandyValcopy-Wakhan..................... 41Goddard, Tim and Sue Tim Sue...................70,71Griffith, Ken Lenette.................................... 56,57Gustafson, Art and Linda Carousel .53Hanson, Sharon Jan Shar...................................87Heartz, Chris and John Chriscendo...................35Jenner, Edward Knolland Farms........................36Jensen, Patty Patty's...........................................19Johnson, Shannon Doo-Shay.............................69Lackey, Richard Kazar......................................85LaFortune, AnnaSungold................................... 85Lane, DarrenAnimation......................................83Lehtinen, Jane Jan Le.........................................31Lewis, John Bayou View...................................15Linger, Mary Lu Mayfair.................................. 33Masnick, Sharon Golden Aires.....................10,11McCombs, Babe Mi Babe..................................77McGhee, Lee La Petite......................................25Mercer, Dan and JoEllen Prairie Wind. . . .61Moreno, Julie Moreno's................................26,67Plonkey, Dana Valcopy-Wakhan......................41Presser, Marlene and Marlin Apolloette . .27Ready, Cassandra Wee Hearts......................64,65Rosenbaum, Mary Bi-Mar.................................55Roberts, Audrey Shy Acres..........................20,21Ruman, Margaret.................................................91Shope, Ken and Lilae...........................................43Stafford, Bob and Jeanne Windjammer.. IFCStanger, Dolores TNT............................. 29,50,51Stephens, T.L. and Jessie Jestom........................45Stetson, Bonnie......................................................9Stoll, Frances Stolanne................................. 48,49Tandy, Darcee......................................................1Tarver, Ida Ida's.................................................75Trauner, Dolly Phyner.........................................5Vasuta, Lorinda Animation............................... 83Verrett, Adam Bayou View...............................15Waller, Lynn........................................................91Wharton, Nancy and Ed.......................................13Williams, Nola Sugar Hill..................................47Williamson, A.C. Cenla.....................................22CIRCULATIONMANAGERLt. Col. John Cribbs Rt. 1, Box 249 Doswell, VA 23047 804 876-3643SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION"Your inquiries answered within 24 hours"20.00 per year Third Class Mail Rates apply to U.S., Canada, Mexico, APOs, Puerto Rico U.S. Funds Only25.00 per year First Class Mail Mailing Time3rd class 10-14 days 1st class 3-5 days If you move, 3rd class mail is NOT forwarded by the Post Office. Let me know your new address six weeks before you move.BACK ISSUES1980 to date 5.00 each Years prior to 1980 4.00 each.94 POMERANIAN REVIEWIManshadow's Oh Henry WillOH HENRYff.. i'm.... .ura.Ch. Mac's Maybe I Will x Ch. LLL Charming Cold KandeeA repeat breeding of Juan seen opposite and Ch. Nanshadow's Not Worth A Penny produced this darling boy. Look for him in the ring this fallBreederOwnerHandlerNancy Burnette 13 Shall Court501 982-1132 Jacksonville, AR 72076POMERANIAN REVIEWkU D.oCH. HURRICANE JUAN "SNORTHWEST ARKANSASTOYXPictured placing Group 3 under Judge Gerhardt PlagaJuan is a litter mate to Ch. Nanshadows Not-Worth-A-PennyCh. Mac's Maybe I Will x Ch. LLL Charming Gold Kandee913 Shall Court Jacksonville, AR 72076 Breeder Owner HandlerNancy Burnette501-982-1132Cfi. Dupres SparkliruGojdBJt i Multiple Group WinnerW. TBreederOwnerHandlerMrs. James R. Dupre, Sr. Route 2, Box 878A Colfax, LA 71417 318 627-5180