AmericanPomeranian^ lub, IncPublished BimonthlysT PomeranianR g W 0 W Brood Bitch NovemberDecember 1991\c." y V'Wm v'--riia5GQa POSWDJan-SharSharon Hanson 304-497-2446Ch. Jan-Shars Catch A Rising StarCh. Bev-Nor N Southland Rambo x Jan-Shars Southern StarProudly owned and loved by George Mae White pictured here with judge, Ruth Tongren and handler, Joy Brewster.mS'Hivr741r 'mm9Jan-Shars Starlight ExpressCh. Blakes Sir Robert John x Just A Sample of Jan-Shar Owner handled and truly loved by Gail Durniak, pictured here with Gail and judge, Mr. A.C. Schwartz, Jr. jf'--For Sale 1 For SaleMale on left sired by Ch. Blakes Sir Robert Female puppy on left sired by Ch.John, dam Ch. Jan-Shars Sayde. Male on Jan-Shars In Living Color, dam Idasright sired by Ch. Bev-Nor N Southland Little Tina Precious. Female on rightRambo, dam Jan-Shars Whitney Rambo sired by Ch. Bev-Nor N Southlanddaughter. Rambo, dam Shell Barks Flash Dance.We are also offering for saleCh. Rhea-Nas Country DJ of Jan-Shar D Ch. Jan-Shars Fuzz Buster DSire Ch. Bev-Nors Statesman Sire Ch. Great Elms Prince Charming IIDam Rhea-Nas Rhapsody in Red Statesman daughter Dam Hansons Just Noel D.O.B. Nov. 21,1988 D.O.B. Oct. 5,1986Also for sale, these quality brood bitchesD.O.B. Feb. 25,1991, org sable, sired by Ch. Rhea-Nas Country DJ of Jan-Shar, dam Jan-Shars Foggie Notion Rambo daughterD.O.B. Feb. 9,1991, org sable, sired by Ch. Bev-Nors Toastmaster, dam Jan-Shars Semi Sweet Rambo daughter. Also show prospect male out of this same litter.D.O.B. Apr. 9,1991, org, sired by Ch. Bev-Nor N Southland Rambo, dam Blakes Ashley of Jan-SharMy deepest regrets to David and Melissa Dahlenburg on the tragic loss of Ch. Jan-Shars Southern Style. Pending AKC confirmationCOVER STORY[L5IT gEXSSWBLuv-N-Poms is very proud of our boy, Dusty. He is very sound with a lot of coat. He is linebred from the Sun Ray line which has over 65 champions.Ch. Furys Bullet of Sunray Ch. Sun Rays Ambassador ROM Ch. Sun Rays Lil Rosette Am. Mex. Ch. Sun Rays BatmanCh. Sun Rays Ambassador ROM Sun Rays Lil DovieSun Rays Lady Ora Tan Ch. Furys Bullet of Sun Ray Ch. Sun Rays Ambassador ROM Ch. Sun Rays Lil Rosette Joarts MadonnaCh. Scotia President Jim Ch. Joarts CamilleCh. Joarts Treasure of Penron"Dusty" is a very prepotent male and does produce himself with heavy coat in his offspring as you can see in "Luv-N Will Be of Joart" Cory. "Cory" won his first points with a 4 point major under Mrs. Dorothy Welsh, a very prestigious judge. I want to thank all my friends for all the fun we have had, Mary, Gene, Fern, Jonathon, Joy, Art, Glen, Dorothy, Sue, Kim, Richard, Judy, Julie, Bob, Kitty, Penny, Dawn, Cande, Margaret, Daniel.f.--,423, 0.JSKim Read^ 405 NLeef rpfitvts Fullerton, CA 92633714 992-4195COMMITTEE CHAIRMENAKC DELEGATE Sam Zaneoff 10 Park Avenue New York NY 10016 APC ARCHIVES Shawn Shipek 4803 3rd Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 APC REGISTRAR Jean Schwll 12950 S New Era Rd Oregon City OR 97045 AWARDS Judy Shearer Jfr 523 Miller Avenue Y Sugarcreek ^ OH ^ 44681 EDUCATION Sally Baugniet 411 S State Street Mishicot WI 54228 HEALTH Dolly Trauner ^ 2025 Lyon St ^ San Francisco ^ CA ^ 94115 LOCAL CLUBS Dianne Johnson ^ 2901 Putty Hill Road ^ Baltimore ^ MD ^ 21234 MEMBERSHIP Jerrie Freia POB 2775 Morgan City LA 70381 OBEDIENCE Linda Gallacher 1990 Ridge Way Drive Eugene OR 97401 PUBLIC RELATIONS Lois Hamill 4 Domenic Drive Chelmsford MA 01824 SKIN DISEASE Cheryl Jackson 1038 16th Avenue Birmingham Y AL ^ 35205THE POM SHOPPE Bess Roberts WAYS MEANS Lisa Smart YEARBOOK Paul G. LewisPomeranian 5W[i5 NovemberDecember 1991 115 Mtggxg ffffasQffsPresidentMary Vickers1st Vice PresidentAudrey o6erts2nd Vice PresidentDavid WattsRecording SecretaryMappetk A. JonesCorresponding SecretaryFrances J. StoCCRural Route 3 Washington, IN 47501TreasurerAC WitfiamsonPOB 4207Pineville, LA 71361-4207SaCCy Baugniet Margaret Mcee Aony AdlezCaroCA. JaCavicfi Jean B. ScfiroCC CheryC Wagner9runi3Q,j]jjEIaa SqwI3\27EditorQaiCA. QarveyPublishing HouseE XPEDITIOPUBLISHING NPO Box A, 45 Pennwood Drive Mastic Beach, NY 11951-0501 Tel 516 399-3199 Fax 516 399-3182CirculationSubscriptionsBrenda MuttonR102 Tudor Lane Lansing, Ml 48906 Tel 517 485-5183Back-IssuesMargaret McJee2426 Sandy Hook Rd Goochland, VA 23063 Tel 804 556-3380Pomeranian 5JS^703 ISSN 0744-8546 is published bimonthy JanMarMaylulSepNov in Mastic Beach, NY by the American Pomeranian Club, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. Copyright 1991 by the American Pomeranian Club, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole, or in part is prohibited without express written permission. Subscriptions are 30.00 per year 3rd class mail 35.00 per year 1st Class mail. 1st class rates apply to USA, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and APOs US funds only.Custom graphics and all graphic compilations 1991 Expedition Publishing. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole, or in part is prohibited without express written permission.The editor is not responsible for the contents or accuracy of advertisements, nor the opinions expressed by authors. All material and manuscripts submitted for publication with the exception of photos and custom graphics become the property of the American Pomeranian Club, all rights reserved. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher.featuresCover Story.........................................................ICh. Joarts Golddust DustyReproductive Physiology................................ 10Melissa GoodmanSolutions For Breeding Problems ...14Melissa GoodmanVaginal Cytology.............................................20Sherri Mullen Melissa GoodmanCanine Mycoplasma....................................... 22Priscilla StocknerPuppy Photo Contest Winners......................253 rticlesThe National Specialty 1992..........................16Mary VickersHealth Tips.......................................................20Dolly TraunerWhy Breeding and Showing........................ 30Alesha MarieClaires Notes..................................................31Claire FlesnerThe Visit...........................................................38Linda TereskoPuppy Auction Atrocity...................................48Elizabeth DupuisWill Hold Till Christmas................................ 50Laurie SempleSebaceous Adenitis..........................................52Sally BaugnietObedience News...............................................53Brenda K. HuttonQlub QOeiosCity of Angels Pom Club................................41Glenn BernardoHouston Specialty............................................42Pauline HughesSan Diego Pom Club.......................................43Glenn BernardoColumbia Pom Club........................................47Jean SchrollColumnsCommittee Chairman............................. 1Updates...............................................................4from the PresidentRecording Secretarys Report...........................4OPS Financial Statement..................................8Pom Query........................................................36Behind The New Titlists..................................45Yips 8L Yaps.................................................... 46Classifieds........................................................ 48How to Join the ............................................. 48Pom Calendar...................................................54Advertisers Index............................................. 56Pomeranian Index...........................................562 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian 5^70[1MCarrells PomeraniansTm\ .. yIk m-mmm9Carrells Autumn AftergloLenniss Red Denim Levi, UD, OTCH ptd. x Dendys SugarShown winning her first point, owner handled. Below is her puppy winning BOB at his first match.Carrells Sprout OTh Grt ElmCh. Gartons King of Bavaria BIS x Carrells Autumn Afterglow CONGRATULATIONS, Kirsten Carrell, ownerhandlertrainer and only 6 years old Great job A first time in the ring ever for Kirsten and Sprout.Tammy Carrell5272 Old Va. Springs Roanoke, VA 24014 703-427-0152 days or 703-427-0669 evesv-Regrettably,CarrelPs Poms is going out of the breeding business and has the following for sale1. Carrells Autumn Afterglo - 1,500, free whelper, pointed, very sound, whelped 102688pictured above.2. Carrells Sprout OTh Grt Elm - 1,000, whelped 102790, show trained, ring experience, 4lbs.pictured above.3. Carrells Make My Day - 900, orange, typy male, whelped 8789, animated, show obediencetrained, conformation ring experience, reserve wins, limited showing.Pomeranian RBWOBM NovemberDecember 1991 3UPDATES from theBy Mary VickerspresidentIts Fall. Multi-colored leaves flood the ground. There is a nip in the air. Time to put on sweaters and in some places coats are necessary. Dog show go-ers relish the fact that the Fall Show season has started. Pom, and other toy obedience people, enjoy the fact that trials are now indoors. Breeders anticipate upcoming litters.It is Fall though. It is a time to curl up with a good book a good magazine. I strongly suggest this issue. The Pomeranian Review is back on track EnjoyRecording Secretary ReportBy Hoppeth fi. JonesJuly and August AgendasWhere a motion is marked "motion pending" it means that it either needs a second or the mail in vote has not been received in time to post in this reportSeveral items were left out of the last Secretarys report.They are included hereAt the Oklahoma meeting the Board voted to dedicate the 1992 Specialty in memoriam to Edna Girardot.The Board worked out a list of Pomeranian colors for AKC to use on the registration forms.Happeth Jones moved that a letter be sent to Marlin Presser requesting receipts and bills for the Show Chairmans expenses and the hospitality expenses to be submitted to the Board by June 20th or charges will be pressed. Motion adopted.The Treasurers reports for the past two agendas have shown that the financial situation for APC is improving.The Board had previously voted to hold jurisdiction in a case of a member bringing charges against another member. The hearing committee set a date and place for the hearing. A notice was sent to the complainant and the defendant. The defendant then sent in his resignation. The Board no longer had jurisdiction, therefore the validity of the charges was not determined. Happeth Jones moved that in view of the defendants resignation we cancel the hearing. A1 Williamson seconded. Motion adopted.A letter was received from Diane Johnson asking the Board to dedicate the Annual Specialty to Bob Goodrich of Models Kennels. Happeth Jones moved that we dedicate the 1993 Specialty to Bob Goodrich. Seconded by Tony Tellez. Motion pending.4 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian IRSWOHMThe Board received a letter from AKC asking for a donation for the Canine Defense Fund. Because the club is short on funds Sally Baugniet moved that we ask the editors to print the AKC appeal for Canine Defense Funds in all three Pom publications and ask contributors to do so in the name of the American Pomeranian Club. Motion pending.Sally Baugniet pointed out that we cannot implement the motion to charge 15.00 to the disabled or those on Social Security. She says this is a constitution change and cannot take effect until approved by membership.Happeth Jones moved that any person who writes bad checks to APC should have to pay by bank check. Mary Vickers then moved to amend the motion to read "Any person who writes more than two bad checks to the APC in a period of six months have to pay by bank check, bank or postal money order if in the US or by postal money order if foreign. Seconded by Happeth Jones. Motion pending.Sally Baugniet moved that a report on show preparations be submitted to the Board as they progress. Seconded by Happeth Jones. Motion pending.Sally Baugniet moved that names of both those making and seconding a motion be recorded in our minutes. Seconded by Happeth Jones. Motion pending.Sally Baugniet moved that the President appoint a committee, approved by the Board, composed of one Board member and 2 non-board members from different areas of our country, to make a list of people who might deserve to be recognized for exceptional contribution to the Pomeranian and the APC, and who havehad been a member of the APC for twenty or more years. A brief history of their contribution must accompany each name submitted. Three to five names will be submitted to the general membership for a vote in the same mailing as the vote for Sweeps and Breed judge. This would take place only if there is a qualified name to submit. This person would not be allowed to exhibit a dog at this Specialty show. Motion pending.Sally Baugniet moved that the President appoint a committee, approved by the Board, composed of one Board member and two non-board members from different areas of our country, to make a list of members who might deserve a kennel visit in the Pomeranian Review. A brief paragraph about each person should be submitted, with the name. A minimum of five names should be on the list at all times. The Board will vote on the person to be visited. Notification of the kennel visit should be given to the kennel and published in the Review, by the editor, two editions previous to the visit, with a reminder, in the edition before the visit. Motion pending.Sally submitted a list of names to consider.Sally moved that we eliminate the APC copyright clause in the Pomeranian Review and put in its place, "Permission to quote is given, provided credit is given to the Pomeranian Review." Motion pending."PixufMt fmauoUey, ftneecrtte new camfcctw,...\'1\FLAGSTAFF ' A "3 KENNEL CLUB, ABEST OF OPPOSITE SEXKOHLERJ0t. lieu SueCh. Tim Sues High Lights x Tim Sues Pink ChampagneOwnerPinyon Pomeranians Jean Focke 641 Robinson Dr. Prescott, AZ 86303 602-778-2082Thank you to Sue Goddard for her help and encouragement including when she showed Chablis for me at the Hustion Kennel Clubs August 1990 show, to win a 5 point major. Chablis sends her "Patti-Cakes" too.BreederTim Sue Pomeranians Tim Sue Goddard Rt 2, Box 54C Opelousas, LA 70570 318-543-6622HAPPY HOLIDAYSPomeranian 5JBWQBMNavemberDecember 1991 5A few months ago the Board voted on the issue of whether or not Board members should be allowed to contribute articles to the other Pomeranian magazines. Sally Baugniet wrote an article about this issue and U.S. Amendment rights and submitted it to the Review. The editor of the Review refused to print the article.Sally Baugniet moved that if there is a question about printing an article, the Board, only, has the right to refuse article. If the article is refused, it will then be sent back to the Author. Seconded by Happeth Jones. Motion pending.Sally Baugniet mentioned that due to the lateness of the JulyAugust Review there was no time for anyone to submit anything for the issue dedicated to Edna Girardot. Mary Vickers mailed a letter to the editor regarding the lateness of the JulyAugust Review.Sally Baugniet moves that we send a copy of each issue of the Pom Review to the AKC library. Motion pending.Sally Baugniet moved that 20 consecutive year membership members be recognized and given an award or certificate at each annual banquet. Motion pending.At the time of this report the records from Beverly Poplar, the former membership secretary, have not been received. The Board has been getting many calls from applicants who are waiting for their applications to be voted on. The delays have been considerable.Mary Vickers moved that we vote on them as presented and waive the two month thinking period. Seconded by Happeth Jones. Motion pending.The voting results for all the motions in this report will be counted in the Sept, agenda and results will be published in the January Review.Editors Note Concerning the paragraph on an article, "Freedom of Speech," submitted by Sally Baugniet, a sentence states, "The editor of the Review refused to print the article." Mary Vickers, APC president was advised of this controversial article, and left the decision to run it with the editor. Informally, the article was also discussed with Happeth Jones, APC Recording Secretary, who opposed running the article. Disregarding those two opinions, well explain our own decision.As a non-APC member it is difficult for us to believe that any active APC member that is a true supporter, or promoter of the club, would actively participate in activities that would directly result in income loss to the APC. We believe that elected club officers and board members would hold this opinion as an unspoken rule. As editor and publishing house for the Pomeranian Review, it is our opinion that those members and officers who wouldput more effort, or more advertising dollars into competing magazines, are not acting in the best interest of the American Pomeranian Club, especially in view of the current financial hardship. The article submitted did nothing to further the advancement of the APC, nor the Pomeranian Review. Instead, it tried to justify actions that we believe hurts the APC financially. We never refused to print anything. We merely used our better judgment, common sense, and acted in the American Pomeranian Clubs best interest. We believe the general membership expects nothing less from us. ^5^What better place to shop than...New YorkTo all of our talented artists...\r\ro 0 2 O40JWe need items to sell at our auction, not necessarily Pom things. Artwork of any kind will be wonderful. Household goods, jewelry, dog tackle, we need your helpExtra dog crates are a good way to bring your items as they can be checked as luggage. They would also be great to donate to the auction. Thanks so much,Wavs Means Committee6 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian fflAlly mars Pomeraniansoffers for saleGlen Iris Distant Winner"Winner"is a 14mth old orange male. He has 8 points, one five point major. Shows real well, and has a super personality. Offered to show home. Price 1,500.00. Also have young champion sired brood matrons for sale. All free whelpers.Phone 501-843-2548or writeMary Beverage - Allyson Lester PO Box 207Ward, Arkansas 72176-02074Glen Iris Distant WinnerCh. Tim Sues Distant Lights x Wee Hearts Carolina CallingIU\rzzi[zti omZcMLcinCh. Primrose City LimitsAmCan Ch. Chriscendo City Lights x Rosewood Goldmite Brass RingOwnerMaria Kneisler 9151 S. Darlington Ave Tulsa, OK 74137 918-492-0520BreederDonna Parkerson 2100 N 25th Broken Arrow, OK 74014918-355-2571TChipis pictured here taking WD at the APC Summer National Specialty. Many thanks go to the two fine ladies who made this possible, Judy Hartell Patsy Wade. Chip went to them as a wild child and came home a proud, finished "Gentleman.""We feed Science Diet" MSPomeranian 5WQB7 NovemberDecember 1991 7Morris Carson - Treasurer Chip Galloway - Financial CommitteeAmerican Pomeranian ^lub, Inc Financial StatementJan 1,1990 - Dec 31,1990 Page 1Income 1990 Actual 1989 Budget under -over budgetBank interest to club 12.04 177.27 165.23 93Bank income 12.04 177.27 165.23 93Membership dues 3734.00 4078.00 344.00 8Refund of dues -10.00 -45.00 -35.00Membership income 3724.00 4033.00 309.00 8Pom Review advertising 11508.00 19718.70 8210.70 42Pom Review 1st Qass P 2990.00 2660.00 -330.00 -12Pom Review Member Subs 5005.00 5980.94 975.94 16Pom Review Refund -60.00 -40.00 20.00Porii Review Loose Copy 12138.35 11568.92 -569.43 -5Pom Review Charge For 20.00Pom Review Bad Check 193.00 -482.00 -675.00Pom Review Income 31794.35 39406.56 7612.21 19Specialty advertising 598.50Specialty Banquet Fe 3604.23 1860.20 -1744.03 -94Specialty Trophy Dona 1024.50 3414.50 2390.00 70Specialty Misc Income 0.00 159.00 159.00 100Specialty Income 5227.23 5433.70 206.47 4Total Income 40757.62 49050.53 8292.91 17Expenses 1990 Actual 1989 Budget -t-under -over budgetBank Routine Charges F 100.03 93.99 - 6.04 -6Bank Charges for Overd 18.00 72.00 54.00 75Bank Expenses 118.03 165.99 47.96 29Outside Audit Expenses 597.45Corresponding Secrty 924.97 564.76 -360.21 -64Circulation Manager Ex 1055.36 1076.01 20.65 2Membership Secretary 124.96Past President Expense 0.00 1098.46 1098.46 100President Expenses 699.39 209.13 -490.26 -234Treasurer Expenses 1077.33 475.71 -601.62 -126Misc Officer Expenses 180.91 6.85 -174.06 -2541Admin Expenses 4660.37 3430.92 -1229.45 -36Pom Review Editor 5715.41 15181.20 9465.79 62Pom Review Mailing H 1490.00 4083.27 2593.27 64Pom Review Printing Ex 17039.01 14457.00 -2582.01 -18Pom Review Misc. 63.94 92.79 28.85 31Pom Review Expenses 24308.36 33814.26 9505.90 288 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian 5J3WI1Morris Carson - Treasurer Chip Galloway - Financial Committee American Pomeranian ^lub, Inc Financial StatementJan 1 1990-Dec 31,1990 Page 2Expenses 1990 Actual 1989 Budget under -over budgetSpecialty Awards Tro 708.14 4317.07 3608.93 84Specialty Meeting Exp 5182.39 4649.64 -532.75 -11Specialty Insurance 480.00 280.00 -200.00 -71Specialty Judges Exp 803.05 710.50 -92.55 -13Specialty Publicity 0.00 890.92 890.92 100Specialty Misc Exp 1334.43 724.35 -610.08 -84Specialty Expenses 8508.01 11572.48 3064.47 26Club General Postage 524.00 207.75 -316.25 -152Club Printing Roster 831.20 2516.01 1684.81 67Club General Publicity 1041.25 380.80 -660.45 -173Club Telephone Exp 708.41 822.18 113.77 14Club Misc Exp 123.26 455.47 332.21 73General Expenses 3228.12 4382.21 1154.09 26Total Expenses 40822.89 53365.86 12542.97 24Net Income -65.27Shady Parly PomsPresents another new champion"Jessica"finished with a 5 pt. major on 7691. Many thanks to all of the judges.Mrs. M. Renihan Mr. K. Miller Mr. Al Treen Mrs. R. Sturm Mrs. M. BryantBOW BOS 1 pt WB BOS 3 pts WB BOS 2 pts WB BOW 4 pts WB 5 ptsThankyou Nina Epps and M. Deane Rinehart for letting me purchase this darling female and for all of your help.OwnerHandlerDiana L. Nolan 5122 N.W. Parkdale Rd 816-741-1650Pedigree in Behind New Titlists1Ch. De Anas Rock N JessicaCh. Millamors Mark Tradition x Rock Dancers Little RockPomeranian SISWOBM NovemberDecember 1991 9by Melissq F. Goodman, P.V.M.reprinted from icg newsletter, volume fiveSTART ESTROGEN PROGESTERONE OVULATION FERTILE FERTILEOF PEAK RISES and OCCURS PERIOD PERIODHEAT LH PEAK BEGINS ENDSX------ ---------X----------- ------------X----------- -----------X------------ ---------- X----------- ------------X-----FROM 3 TO 28 DAYS 2 DAYS 2 DAYS 3 DAYS-i BREEDING DAYSThe estrous cycle of the bitch involves three important hormones luteinizing hormone LH, estrogen and progesterone. Changes in the levels of these hormones determine when ovulation and the fertile period occur, and also cause the observable signs of heat vaginal swelling and discharge, standing behavior, etc.. An understanding of these hormonal changes will enable you to better evaluate a bitchs cycle, understand the utility and limitations of ovulation timing tests, and optimally plan breedings.LUTEINIZING HORMONE LHNormally LH is present in very small quantities. During the estrous cycle, a 20 to 40 fold increase of serum LH, followed by a return to baseline values, occurs rapidly over a period of 24 hours. It is this peak of LH that triggers ovulation, and thus determines the fertile period of the bitch. All events subsequent to the LH peak are consistent between bitches, regardless of breed and age. Therefore LH is considered the central event of the estrous cycle, and is the most accurate diagnostic tool for timing breedings. Unfortunately, no easily observable clinical signs, such as vaginal discharge or standing behavior, correlate with the LH peak. Although LH levels can be performed by specialized veterinary laboratories, the high expense and long wait for results make LH measurements impractical for ovulation timing. The LH peak may occur anywhere ffom 3 to 28 days after the first observable signs of heat although the average is 9 days. Editors Note ICG has just completed development of an at-home LH test. It is now available.PROGESTERONEBlood progesterone stays at a low baseline level early in the cycle, and begins to rise on the day of the LH peak. Progesterone then remains elevated for two or three months, at which point levels decline gradually in a non-pregnant bitch, or abruptly just before whelping in a pregnant bitch. This elevation in progesterone is necessary to maintain pregnancy it will also cause the signs of false pregnancy commonly observed in the non-pregnant bitch, regardless of whether she has been bred or not. Measurement of blood levels of this hormone is consistent between bitches and easy to perform. Although many veterinary laboratories run progesterone levels, few have 10 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian SJSWQBMstandardized their results for canine values, most require several days before results are available, and the tests are usually costly. ICGs Ovulation Timing Test has solved these problems however, by making available a simple, inexpensive progesterone assay that your veterinarian performs in his office, with results available in less than an hour. By perfoiming serial blood tests using this kit, your veterinarian can identify the first day progesterone rises, and the LH peak. Since the LH peak triggers ovulation, the exact fertile period can thus be determined.ESTROGENEstrogen levels rise slowly, starting at the beginning of the heat period, continue rising for 10-14 days, and then decline rapidly. Peak estrogen levels usually occur several days before the LH peak. Changes in estrogen levels result in many of the observable signs of heat, such as swelling of the female reproductive tract, vaginal discharge and behavioral changes, as well as the changes seen with glucose test tape. Rising estrogen levels also cause and increased turnover rate of vaginal epithelial cells the cells fining the wall of the vagina. This process results in the changes seen in vaginal cytology.Although changes in estrogen levels and the signs they cause can give general guidelines, they do not correlate to the time of ovulation, and thus do not give accurate information for timing breedings.OVULATION AND THE FERTILE PERIODOvulation is triggered by the LH peak, which causes the ovaries to release the developing ovacytes eggs. Ovulation occurs 48 hours after the LH peak. The ovacytes cannot be fertilized upon their immediate release from the ovaries. A subsequent maturation step, requiring 2-3 days, must occur before sperm penetration and fertilization can take place. Once the eggs are mature they remain viable for approximately 2 to 3 more days before they begin to degenerate. Thus, the actual fertile period of the bitch is only 2 to 3 days long and begins 4 or 5 days after the LH peak 2 to 3 days after ovulation. Once the fertile period is over the bitch can no longer become pregnant. Observable changes in vaginal discharge, vulva and vaginal swelling, and standing behavior, as well as the changes seen on vaginal smears can begin anywhere from 3 to 10 days before the LH peak, or even several days afterSPECIAL DELIVERYr2-.n. tAr4-ifK Fresh Express gives me access to studs all across the country that can benefit my breeding program. This breeding was importantthe stud lives in North Carolina and I dont like the risk of shipping my bitches. Besides, Texas storms frequently force planes to be diverted...and where does that leave my bitch I also own studs, and Fresh Express is a lot less hassle than hosting a bitch in heat and being responsible for her.The ICAGEN ovulation timing test series is really important. I think one of the reasons we were so successful was the timing test. Rather than rely on the traditional days to breed, we hit the prime breeding time by using the test.Marge Benham Hutchins, Balnamore Labrador Retrievers, Cleburne, TexasMarges breeding was accomplished with ICGs fresh chilled semen breeding system, called FreshExpress. After the ICAGEN test identified the time of ovulation, Sally Sassers stud Ch. Jayncort the Professor Prof had semen collected in Goldsboro, NC. The semen was picked up at the vet clinic by the overnight express company and shipped to Marges ICG Network Veterinarian, Dr. Steve Menzies. The next morning, he inseminated Ch. Balnamores Chikara, CD, JH Kieri two days later the process was repeated.ICGs Fresh Express system generates conception rates about equal to natural breeding. It works because of 1 the ICAGEN ovulation timing test...which pinpoints when to breed 2 a semen protectant system developed specifically for dogs and tested over 3 years 3 ICG vets who have been trained in the program, and 4 full-time ICG support staff for technical assistance and advice to the breeders and veterinarians involved.International Canine Genetics 7CFor more information on advanced systems for canine reproduction, callINTERNATIONAL CANINE GENETICS, INC.271 Great Valley Parkway Malvern, PA 19355 1-800-248-8099Pomeranian SISWOS NovemberDecember 1991 11the LH peak. Therefore, hormonal assays are the best method to accurately predict the true fertile period.TIMING BREEDINGIn most cases, the stud dog and the bitch will breed naturally, on the days nature signals to them, and the bitch will get pregnant. These dogs do not need our help. With purebred dogs, however, human beings have intervened to plan which dog will be bred to which bitches, and when. In most situations, the bitch is being transported to the stud dog. Sometimes over long distances. Often the number of breedings that will be performed is limited, making it even more important that they be performed on the correct days. Sometimes, the stud dog has several bitches to breed at the same time since he cant breed every bitch every day, it is important to know which bitch to breed on which day. Other times, a bitch will never stand when should she actually be bred Semen quality can also determine the necessity for accurate ovulation timing. Remember that the true fertile period of the bitch is short it lasts 2 to 3 days before she goes out of season. These are the only days that fertilization can take place. And yet most breedings can take place days before that time, and the bitches conceive. Why This is because a young, healthy stud dogs sperm cells live 5-7 days inside the bitchs reproductive tract, so sperm will still be alive during the fertile period, even when the breeding took place days previously. With poor quality sperm or low spermnumbers, such as in an older dog, a dog stressed by a heavy show schedule, or a frequently used dog, properly timed breedings can make the difference between conceiving and missing. When using chilled or frozen semen, the lifespan of the sperm is reduced, and so accurate ovulation timing is crucial to successful breedings. Breedings that occur significantly before the fertile period often result in a lack of conception or reduced litter size, since few sperm cells remain viable when the ovacytes are ready to be fertilized. Likewise, breedings that occur at the end of the fertile period also often result in small litters, since the number of fertilizable ovacytes is decreasing. Accurate ovulation timing will optimize the chances of conception with normal litter size.SUMMARYThree main hormones - luteinizing hormones LH, progesterone, and estrogen - play key roles in the estrous cycle of the bitch. Changes in estrogen levels may cause many of the signs traditionally used to time breedings, such as standing behavior and the changes seen on vaginal smears, but do not correlate with ovulation or the true fertile period. The LH peak, vulva sometime between days 3 and 28 of the bitchs cycle, is the central event triggering ovulation and determining the fertile period. The initial rise in progesterone, occurring at the same time as the LH peak, can be used to identify the LH peak and the fertile period. Saluting our Tim Sues Duchess Sabrina ROMXJolly Wee Duke of the West x Ch. Tim Sues Angel SabrinaThank you Duchess for producing soFrom her first litter so we hope there wil1 be a few more Ch. Tim Sues Flashing Lights DCh. Tim Sues Neon Lights DCh. Tim Sues Duchess Delight BFrom her second litterCh. Tim Sues Harbor Lights DCh. Tim Sues Socialite BTim Sues Dancing Lights B ptdFrom her third litterCh. Tim Sues Distant Lights DCh. Tim Sues Knight Light DFrom her fourth litterCh. Tim Sues Electric Lights DTim Sues Star Light B major ptdFrom her fifth litterTim Sues Sparkling Lights B ptdFrom her sixth litterWe are so thrilled, as we thought she had missed, her only puppy not sired by City Lights... this one, two weeks old at the time of this photo, is a female, Tim Sues High Lights Surprise... and no, she is not for sale.well. She was six in April, are we greedy... well yesim ueomsTim Sue PomeraniansTim Sue Goddard Rt 2, Box 540Opelousas, Louisiana 70570 318 543-662212 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian 5J1WD\E7A Head of the GameV''7TmJr Can.Am. Ch. Chriscendo Calvin KleinCanAmBer Ch. Millamors Rock Medallion ROM x Chriscendo ConfettiSends congratulations to his latest champions7 Can. Ch. Maracaibo Mastermind and litter sister 8 Can. Ch. Maracaibo Sweet Nothings BreederOwners Kay Fred Baxstrome9 Am. Ch. Merrymont American Express Group 1st to finish, and needs just a few points for Canadian title. Owned by Carolyn Tumage, bred by Patty Griffith.CHRISTINE D. AND JOHN E. HEARTZ, P.O. BOX 189, BROOKFIELD, N.S., CANADA, BON 1C0902 673-2446Pomeranian NovemberDecember 1991 13Mmm ^JLwAum F^ Wwr M BmssfMmg JPmMmrnby Melissq Goodman, PVMrewritten with permission from the icg NewsletterIn an era when scientific knowledge is growing explosively, we enjoy some wonderful advantages. One is that enterprises small and large are continually applying science in new ways that make our fives easier, less hazardous and more rewarding. Examples were all familiar with are the microwave oven, medical treatments that replace surgery, and the personal computer.In the late 1980s, such liberating strides were finally made in the art of dog breeding. It is now easy and inexpensive to determine the ideal times for breeding with a simple, accurate ovulation timing test. Other technical innovations make it possible to conduct breedings reliably through long-distance artificial inseminations AI using fresh semen or frozen semen. Properly carried out, such breedings not only avoid the traditional risks, difficulties and costs of transporting bitches, they also have a very high rate of success.This review is intended especially for the dog breeder who may be curious about the technologies and services newly available for dog breeding, and their performance record. Scientific matters are dealt with in the context of practical breeding issues, to help you judge the value of recent developments for your own breeding program. But first a little history.Who Cares About Dog BreedersDespite dramatic progress in the study of reproduction since the 1960s, little technical progress was made on behalf of dog breeders before 1986. Advances in AI had long since brought new convenience, cost savings and productivity to breeders of cattle and other livestock. Associated technical advances had brought joy to otherwise childless couples. But related problems in canine reproduction remained unanswered.Why Because canine reproductive physiology differs from that of cattle and people just enough to make reliable results from artificial insemination impossible without techniques tailored precisely to the dog. And dog breeders represent too small a market to interest large, technically powerful corporations in pursuing the development of dog-specific solutions.In the mid-1980s, the unmet needs of dog breeders first came to the attention of Grady Rankin, a dog lover whose former employer, American Breeders Service, had helped to revolutionize the breedings of cattle through AI. Two thirds of all cattle are now bred via artificial insemination andor embryo transfer, which have helped over the years to improve the breeds and virtually double the milk production of the typical cow.While arranging to buy a Cocker Spaniel for his family, Rankin inquired about technologies available to dog breeders. He soon realized that the state of the art had14 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian QSMbeen improved very little in recent decades. At the same time, he was impressed with the evident commitment by most dog breeders to producing high-quality animals.Rankin decided it was time for someone to make a difference. Internationally Canine Genetics ICG was bom.At the Risk of Blowing Our Own HornTo create a company dedicated to serving dog breeders, it was first necessary to understand their needs. Rankin spent months conferring with breeders throughout the United States. He tapped the expertise of leading researchers in the fields of animal reproduction and veterinary medicine. He organized boards of scientific advisors and governing directors for ICG. He secured the financing and recruited the talent for an intensive program of research and development.ICGs first years were eventful. A leading semen physiologist developed the firms technology for canine artificial insemination. Clinical trials proved the new AI technology safe and effective. Only in 1989, after a full three years of scientific investigation and technical development, did the company begin to offer its products and services to breeders and veterinarians.I became ICGs third employee, in 1987. I was drawn to the company because I knew firsthand how little assistance the veterinary profession had been able to offer the serious dog breeder. As a breeder as well as a vet, I felt strongly about the need for better methods.I joined a tiny group of professionals utterly dedicated to delivering new products and services helpful to you, the dog breeder. We have become a successful small company through our commitment to customer service, superior breeding techniques and the well-being of your dogs. All of us who make up International Canine Genetics are determined to maintain that single minded focus on your needs.Wanted - An Accurate Ovulation Timing TestLeft to their own behavior, and responding to natures signals, the bitch and the stud dog will normally breed at the right time, and normally the bitch will conceive. That is what we at ICG believe. Nevertheless, improper timing is the most common reason that breedings fail. For that reason, additional medical information is often desirable or necessary to help ensure a pregnancy.Sometimes the signals given off by the bitch do not correlate as they should with the females fertile period. The stud dogs interpretation of those signals can also be in error. In either case, the bitch probably will not conceive if the dogs are left to breed on their own.Specific breeding circumstances also may make timing procedures necessary. For example, timing becomes moreM N k d ferECEia E3 a3T 7TE EE1 M MV 'rKAt WAIWWfMWw1. ...i - n jtmJ\ \NEW CHAMPIONWINNERS. mHUNTERDON HILLSkennel club 1991 ERNAdcqtFCh. Elans Infernopending AKC confirmation"Rascal \s shown finishing his championship under judge Ronald Rella at Hunterdon Hills KC on August 4, 1991, lovingly handled by Diana Downey. Thank you Judge Rella and the other judges who found him worthy.Rascal weighs 4 12 pnds, is extreme in shortness of back and length of leg, has beautiful layback, carries gorgeous coat, all supported by sound legs and a showy, solid, happy temperament and sound legs with good reach and drive while reducing size.Watch for his tremendously promising daughters Elans Infinity, co-owned with Diana Downey Elans Inspiration and Elans Inclination, both breeder owned. Elan Mr. Mrs. David K. Dahlenburg PO Box 4688 Newark, DE 19715 302368-2070M 14 M'MfHIemmEEJPomeranian SJgWQS^ NovemberDecember 1991 15crucial when semen quality or quantity is compromised. That is often the case in an older stud dog, a dog with a low sperm count, or a heavily used stud.Correct timing is similarly more important when using fresh-chilled or frozen semen for an artificial insemination. In either procedure, sperm cells do not live as long as in a natural mating or when semen collected from a stud dog is used right away.Aside from such special circumstances, a bitch owner simply may want to identify the fertile period to facilitate travel plans, or for convenience and peace of mind.Why Traditional Timing Techniques Arent ReliableIn the past, the best technique for timing breedings that the veterinary profession could offer was vaginal cytology -- examination of cells from the vaginal wall for a change in cell structure called comification. Unfortunately, the vaginal cytology technique reflects changes in estrogen levels, and estrogen is not the hormone that determines ovulation. The role of estrogen is to prepare the reproductive tract for ovulation, and then for mating.The greatest comification occurs before ovulation sometimes even ten days before the fertile period. It remains at its maximum until the end of estrus. That is, the vaginal-wall cells change before ovulation, and dont return to normal until after breeding is finished.As a result, even when vaginal cytology is performed and interpreted expertly, it gives very general information at best. The bitch wifi ovulate at some point during the period of maximal comification, but it is impossible with vaginal cytology alone to predict exactly when.The Changes that Really Signal OvulationResearch has shown that a surge of Luteinizing Hormone LH is what actually triggers ovulation. If the time when LH reaches a peak in the bloodstream can be identified, the bitchs fertile period can be determined. Unfortunately, it has been difficult and expensive to measure the Luteinizing Hormone.Research has also shown, however, that another hormone - progesterone - is at a relatively low level in the dogs bloodstream before the LH peak, and that progesterone begins to rise at the time of the LH peak, figure 1 This means that if the initial rise in progesterone can be predicted even without direct measurement of LH. This concept is now uniformly accepted by veterinary reproduction specialists.Laboratory tests for progesterone are easier to run than LH tests. The problem is that such tests called radioimmunoassays require highly sophisticated equipment available only at veterinary schools. Although many clinical laboratories also perform the tests for human progesterone levels their results are often inaccurate for the canine. Because radioimmunoassays are time consuming and laborious, labs normally perform them only on certain days. Consequently, test results are often not available to the breeder when they are most needed.Such costs and difficulties generally combine to limit 16 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranianthe use of progesterone radioimunnoassays to exceptional infertility cases.Reliable, Low-Cost Timing At LastTo meet the needs of breeders for a quick and inexpensive progesterone test, our company introduced in 1989 the first practicle alternative to canine radioimmunoassays. The ICAGEN TM Canine Ovulation Timing Diagnostic Test, supplied in kit form, makes knowledge of progesterone levels immediately available to all veterinarians. Many researchers and specialists in canine reproduction are also using the ICAGEN diagnostic because of its greater convenience.How accurate and useful is the test According to the results of independent research, "The ICAGEN test is highly statistically accurate as an assay for canine progesterone when accompanied with radioimmunoassay values." The study that produced this conclusion was carried out according to strict scientific procedures by a theriogenologist veterinary reproduction specialist at a leading U.S. veterinary school. More than 50 bitches were tested in the study, which was completed in the spring of 1989. Under the agreement between ICG and the veterinary school where the test was validated, we may not give the name of the school or of the research until the study is published. When it is published, we will supply copies on request.ICGs own experience confirms the independent research. In more than 50 breedings, conducted in our own beagle colony and with clients bitches, our staff has used the ICAGEN test to predict the fertile period. Some of these breedings were performed naturally, others with fresh-semen AI, with fresh-chilled semen AI, and with frozen-semen AI.I am happy to report that our rate of success in accurately predicting the LH peak using the ICAGEN test was approximately 95.High Reliability, But Not FoolproofSince the ICAGEN progesterone test became available in May, 1989 it has been used by hundreds of veterinarians worldwide to pinpoint the LH surge and determine the period of fertility in the bitch. The happy phone calls, letters and puppy pictures that flow steadily into our office attest its success.Time and diligent testing have shown that the ICAGEN test is a valuable tool. Even so, it is crucial that each step of the test be performed according to a procedure described in the kits literature. Otherwise human error may occur at some point - while sampling, during testing or in the interpretation of test results. Such an error could compromise the planned breeding.We encourage every veterinarian to let us know as soon as possible about any question, problem or difficulty that may come up in connection with the ICAGEN test Our responsibility does not end with the distribution of test kits. Timely feedback from your vet will allow us to provide maximum support for your breeding program and take further steps to ensure that the test will work well forAllaynsmm m.T-r fc.7i vrSS3fiM-' V.-T iiBEST OF BREED OR VARIETY mBELLE CITY KC MARCH 88 nJ__________"The strength of a kennel lies in the quality of its bitches.Several of my bitches are finished. Most are at least pointed. From the start I have linebred top quality bitches to dogs of proven reproduction merit. The result -- puppies that are consistently small, sound and typy. The majority of my dogs are TimstopperShowstopper breeding, mostly via Ch. Southlands Toasted Fudge ROMX and BISS Ch. Precious Petites Gabriel, but I do have some that are LLLiMillamor.My parents recent return to England means that I cannot keep as many dogs as I would like. Therefore, a promising puppy, ring-ready show dog or proven matron will be available as space and time demand. Inquiries welcome, letters preferred.Congratulations to Maria Kneisler on her BOB win from the puppy class over Group placing Special with Allayns Feel The Heat, and her acquisition of Allayns Against All Odds mjr ptd. Also to Donna Parkerson on her new puppy Allayns Dazzlin Gold Darlin. We feed Science Diet Mary Allan O Rt3,Box531A O Wagoner, OK 74467 O 918-485-3010Pomeranian NovemberDecember 1991 17everyone.Natural Breeding or Artificial InseminationDifferent circumstances call for different breeding plans and different services. Although advances in technology have widened the options for breeders, a natural breeding or a fresh-semen AI remains optional. The choice of an alternative should be based mainly on considerations of safety, practicality, offspring quality and convenience.Both frozen and fresh-chilled semen are useful for long-distance breedings. Frozen semen permits long-term storage, preservation of a studs genetic line, and use of a studs semen even if he himself is not available. Fresh-chilled semen should be used while a stud is available and producing semen, to accomplish long-distance breedings without shipping either the bitch or the stud dog.Taking the Fresh-Chilled RouteTo make certain you have access to experienced professionals with a particular interest in innovative canine reproductive services, we have set up the ICG Fresh-Chilled Semen Breeding Network of trained independent veterinarians.For fresh-chilled semen AI, one vet collects the semen and adds a special buffer to protect the sperm cells. He or she then ships the semen by air or express delivery service to another network vet, who artificially inseminates the bitch. ICGs buffers are formulated to maintain sperm viability for as long as possible, and designed for ease of handling by the veterinarians.ICG supplies all the necessary materials and specifies proven procedures for both veterinarians. The procedures for chilled-semen AI are not complicated, but they are somewhat different from those used in routine AI. If not performed properly, a chilled-semen AI is unlikely to succeed. Even veterinarians who routinely perform fresh AI will need to acquaint themselves with the specifics involved. Practice is often necessary.Accurate ovulation timing is crucial, as mentioned earlier, because even under the best conditions, chilled semen will not live as long as fresh semen. To ensure success, therefore, insemination must be done as close to the fertile period as possible.The quality of a studs semen can vary tremendously, and so can the success of a collection. For these reasons, we recommend that a test collection from the stud always be performed before one commits to a fresh-chilled semen breeding. A test collection lets the dog learn what is expected of him and provides an opportunity to test semen viability. The veterinarian, whether experienced in collection or not, can become familiar with the procedure and with the individual animal, without the pressure of timing.ICGs responsibility does not end when the semen is shipped. If necessary, we provide additional support by telephone to the vets on both ends of a long-distance breeding. The veterinarians themselves make the final18 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranianprofessional decisions, of course.A Kind of Suspended AnimationFreezing a stud dogs semen can preserve his genetic qualities indefinitely. Researchers have estimated that bull semen will last over 10,000 years. There is every reason to expect a similar lifespan for canine semen.Immediately after a collection, we evaluate the semen microscopically. We then extend it with a buffer solution containing cryoprotective elements that enable the sperm cells to survive the freezing and thawing process. The semen is divided into several straws and labeled with great care to prevent any confusioa After a four-hour freezing process, we thaw one straw to verify the quality of the collection and freezing. In this way we guard against a disappointing surprise when thawing the remaining straws in the future.Because the cycle of freezing and thawing is more traumatic to sperm cells than simply chilling them, prescribed thawing and insemination techniques must be strictly adhered to. Exact ovulation timing also is essential.ICG recommends that frozen-semen breedings be planned well in advance, to allow time for the semen to be taken out of storage, packaged, and shipped to a veterinarian trained in the procedures necessary.The Proof is in the PuppiesICGs advanced technology and support services have brought new reliability and convenience to natural breedings. They have produced unprecedented success in frozen-semen and fresh-chilled semen breedings Clinical trials in our research beagle colony have consistently given conception rates between 70 and 80 percent. Both AI techniques used in conjunction with the ovulation timing diagnostic have produced many litters that would not have come into the world without the advanced systems we have developed. ICG now has 17 people on staff dedicated to help you. We have offices near Philadelphia and Los Angeles, plus 7 freezing centers around the U.S.All of us at ICG are grateful to your editor for this opportunity to express our pride in our company and in the unique products and services we offer. We welcome your comments and inquiries, as well as any opportunity to be of service.Melissa Goodman practiced veterinary medicine for five years before she joined International Canine Genetics in 1987 as the companys Manager of Laboratory Operations, and became Director of Veterinary Services in 1990. Recipient of the Outstanding Women in Medicine Award in 1985, Dr. Goodman shows and breeds Golden Retrievers. She is an active member of the Lenape Golden Retriever Club and of the Golden Retriever Club of America. She is also active in breed, obedience, and field events and is past president of the Philadelphia Dog Training Club.The Central Arkansas Pomeranian Clubs 5th Annual Specialty Fun MatchThursday evening December 5th at 700pmHeld at the Hall of Industry on the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock ArkansasWe look forward to seeing all our old friends and making new ones.Entries pre-entry 4 regular classes pre-entry 3 sweeps night of match 5 regular classes night of match 4 sweeps Entries will be taken at match from 530 - 630pm.Pre-entries close Tuesday, December 2nd.Mail entries toNancy Bartholomew Rt 1, Box 1222 Ola, AR 72853.Mi Ba6e PomeraniansIntroducesMi Babe Czech It Out Wilbur Ch. Pomirish Hundrd Pruf Hi Ball x Mi Babe Erin OReillyAnd...Mi Babe Alpha Alberto Alfie Ch. Sharels Southern Image x Mi Babe Soft ImpressionAlfie is co-owned with my husband Al-1 'VTvir,Babe McCombs jL ^Rte 1, Box 1266 ' Ola, AR 72853 501-489-5510 before 9pmMi Babe Bomeraniatis9to rsuns w.rc -w"Wilbur" at 7 wks, and "Alfie" at 6 wks.Pomeranian KSWOSM NovemberDecember 1991 19by Sherri Mullen, CfiHT and Mglissq Goodman, PVMVaginal cytology is a quick, easy-to-perform tool that can be used to provide general information about the estrous cycle of the bitch. To use this information properly, it is important to understand what vaginal cytology is, and how the changes seen relate to different stages of the cycle.Vaginal cytology is the examination of the cells that line the vaginal wall the vaginal epithelium.As the estrous cycle progresses, these epithelial cells change in size, shape, and nuclear configuration.Identification of the cell types seen and their relative proportions to each other characterize the stage of the cycle.Cells should be obtained from deep within the vagina, as this area best reflects important changes. Cells are gently transferred from the the vaginal wall onto a long handled cotton swab, and then transferred once again from the swab onto a glass slide. The slide is stained to allow easy visualization of the cells, and then examined under a microscope.Slides should be saved and compared from day to day, to note progressive changes.When a bitch comes into season, the first hormonal changes that occurs is a rise in estrogen. This rise is responsible for many outward signs of heat, such as vaginal discharge,Hgqlth Tips by Polly B. TrqunerI hope not too many of us have suffered the sudden, shocking tragedy of losing one of our little Poms while under anesthetic. Any time an anesthetic is used, there is a threat to life. It is bad enough, if death from anesthetic occurs during needed, or emergency surgery setting a broken leg, or for a c-section. It is heart breaking when it happens while under an anesthetic for pulling of baby teeth. This has happened to promising young 20 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian S1^0Mbreedings should be repeated every two to three days until the bitchs vaginal smear shows that she is out of season. Unfortunately, many breedings may have to be performed to effectively cover this period. When using an older dog or one with poor quality semen, this schedule may significantly lower his sperm count during the fertile period.Vaginal cytology may also be used as a general guideline when following a bitchs cycle with progesterone assays for more accurate ovulation timing. The initial rise in progesterone that coincides with the LH peak, and determines the time of ovulation, will not occur until comification has progressed over fifty percent. Thus, vaginal smears may be performed early in the cycle when comification reaches 50-60 the bitch is close to the LH peak and progesterone levels should then be monitored every other day.Whether performed by a breeder or a veterinarian, vaginal cytology can be a useful tool in a breeding management plan. It is important that vaginal smears be obtained correctly, slides be prepared and stained properly and cytology interpreted accurately. However, the limitations of the information gained from this procedure should be considered when planning breedings.Poms owned by two of my friends different vets, different times.A third vet does not pull baby teeth. Apart from the dangers of anesthetics, he worries about breaking that tiny, fragile jaw while using the strength necessary to pull one of those stubborn canines with unbelievably long roots so firmly set in the bone. He uses a different method, and has taught it to a number of breeder-clients who now use the method and find it entirely satisfactory.Taking a good quality, heavy duty toenail clipper, the top of the stubborn baby tooth is nipped off. Within about two weeks, the tooth and its root dies and falls out easily. reprinted from icg newsletter, volume fivevulva swelling, and attraction of male dogs. Internally, the rise in estrogen is preparing the vagina for breeding, by increasing the number of layers in the vaginal wall. As the wall thickens, the top layer gets further and further from the blood supply cells in this layer mature, begin to die, and then slough off. These cells are referred to as "comified" cells.When estrogen reaches peak levels, greater than 90 percent of vaginal epithelial cells will be cornified. This state of maximal comification can begin quite early in the cycle, and remains until the bitch goes out of season, when the cells abruptly change back to the immature, noncornified type. Maximal comification can last anywhere from 5 to 14 days ovulation will occur during this period, but the exact date cannot be determined from vaginal cytology alone. Therefore, maximal comification cannot indicate when the fertile period occurs.Keeping this limitation in mind, vaginal cytology can give general guidelines for breeding plans. Since the fertile period will occur during the phase of maximal comification, covering this entire period will ensure that a breeding will take place while the bitch is fertile. Thus, the first breeding should occur when maximal comification is reached, and thenBrynRose PomeraniansP.O. Box 7676 Texarkana. Texas ^ 75503 ^ 214 832-7742 proudly presents... our newest star...Sharers Southern BrynRoseSire Ch. Southlands Sir Impressive Dam Sharels Southern Diamond Too"Rosie" wins a 5 point major from the puppy class at 6 months of age.OwnerS.W. Brenda TurnerBreederHandlerCo-ownerSharon Hicks'JL.jM' . .' FORT SMi.hA kennel CLUB 1991pHCTO BY PETRULISCThe Northern California Pomeranian Clubis pleased to announce it's 31st Specialty show and SweepstakesSaturday, March 7,1992Held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA.The Del Valley KC all breed show follows on Sunday, March 8,1992.For details and premium lists, write or phone the Club SecretaryrufcTCN IL QsrJulie Moreno 1636 Claremont Dr. San Bruno, CA 94066 415 583-4973.lA t j ,Pomeranian SWQ NovemberDecember 1991 21CmMmm WmsmmllmgmmgmaM BmsfrmriofL Ev0mrtSm^iBy Pr. Priscillq StocknerSubmitted by Polly B. TrgunerSterile Bitches Bitches ResorbingAborting Losing Litters This article and survey by Dr. Stockner were obtained from the doctor in response to the announcements made by several Pom breeders that their bitches were not conceiving, and that pups were being born dead or dying soon after birth, all for no apparent reason. The bitches were in fine health and excellent condition. Many were proven and had suffered no problems raising healthy litters previously.The treatment recommended by Dr. Stockner has been to administer a very small daily dose of Chloromycetin Palmitate calibrated to the weight of the dog and continued over 30 days. Medication should be completed well before the bitch is due to come in season for breeding.Diagnosis must be done by your veterinarian, and treatment carried out under hisher supervision.Mycoplasma and ureaplasma organisms are the smallest free-living organisms. Like bacteria, these organisms can be grown on synthetic media. They are frequent contaminants of mucosal membranes, like the nasopharyngeal cavity and urogenital tract with no clinical symptoms until the right conditions or numbers or organisms are present.Urogenital disease has been recognized for years in cattle and humans. The infertility caused by these microorganisms can result in male or female genital tract disease, poor conception, early embryonic death, abortion, postparturient septicemia, or weak or fading newborns.Carrier states and venereal spread are common and reported in both humans and cattle. Poor quality semen has been associated with these organisms in both cattle and humans.Eleven species of Mycoplasma affecting the dog M. canis, M. spumans, M. maculosum, M. opalescens, M. edwardii, M. cynos, M. molare, M. feliminutum, M. gateae, M. arginini, M. bovigenitalium, M. Acholeplasma laidlawii.Four serological species of Ureaplasma affect the dog Mycoplasma tend to be species specific.M. canis can induce epipididmo-orchitis and endometritis when artificially inoculated into the reproductive tract. Canadian workers have isolated these agents from cases of infertility in male and female dogs. Significantly higher numbers of organisms are found in these animals than in health, fertile controls 100 vs. 30 respectively in one study.Cornell University Diagnostic Laboratories confirm the findings of the Canadians. Clinical studies recognize a22 November December 1991 Pomeranian tgSWOBWsyndrome of infertility characterized by poor conception, early embryonic death, embryonal or fetal resorption, abortion, stillborn pups, weak newborns, and neonatal death. This syndrome is frequently recognized in breeding kennels where close, intensive living conditions and the environment provide an opportunity for large numbers of these organisms to develop and affect the bitch and stud dog. This tends to be true for opportunistic infections such as the bets hemolytic streptococci, haemophilus canis, Escherichia coli, and species of Pseudomonas and Proteus. At times mycoplasmal and ureaplasmal infections are mixed.Bitches and stud dogs may be infertile and show no overt signs of disease.Diagnosis is made by isolation of the organisms. Deep vaginal swab for culture of the affected bitch and preputial swabs, semen or prostate fluid culture can be used for analysis in the male dog or cat. Transport to the laboratory must be on Amies mediawithout charcoal.VETERINARY MANAGEMENT SERVICESPRISCILLA K. STOCKNER, MS., DVM., MBA330 NO. ANDREASEN DR.ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA 92025619 739-1091wjpmSince June of 1989, we have been collecting data on vaginal, preputial, semen, and placental cultures working with Michigan State University Microbiology Laboratory. They have identified the species of all the Mycoplasma found on the cultures we have submitted. The laboratory is also providing a colony count as part of the assessment. They measure quantity in colony forming units, CFU. This quantitative evaluation will help us determine if the number of units is correlated to the signs of infertility.I have summarized the data as follows Total number of cultures submitted to date 1-1-91, 1,144.Mycoplasma canis 60 isolates 46 infertile signsMycoplasma cynos 6 isolates 2 infertile signsMycoplasma spumans 2 isolates 1 infertile signUreaplasma sp. 1 isolate 1 infertile sign6 of all cultures submitted contained Mycoplasma, less than 1 Ureaplasma.In all cases with demonstrated signs of infertility, potentially pathogenic bacteria were also present in the cultures E coli, Pasturella and Pseudomonas species.Primrose Pomeraniansr.ov rA.m4rWINNERSTOPEKAKENNEL CLUB1991PHOTO BY DOWNEYTim Sues High Dee HoAmCan Ch. Tim Sues High Lights x Jolly Wee Lil Pizazz"High Dee" is well on her way to her championship Showing she is a natural show girl, winning WB BOS under judge Alex Schwartz. High Dee is currently being expertly handled by Jane Lehtinen.Congratulations to Marie Matthew Kneisler owners of Ch. Primrose City Limits. What a super way to finish with WD at the APC Summer Specialty.A special THANK YOU goes to Sue Goddard who trusted me with some excellent quality girls, and gave me support and encouragement.FLASH... TIM SUES DISTANT DREAMS is a dream come true Winning WB BOS at Lawrence KC under judge Dr. Leon Seligman. Her first time out and first major.Thanks Maria Kneisler for a great job"We feed Science Diet"Donna L. Parkerson V 2100 N. 25th Broken Arrow i OK 74014 918355-2571Pomeranian NovemberDecember 1991 23by Mqry VickersPretty soon the leaves of Fall will be turning and after that its time to "deck the halls with boughs of holly." Then the calendar changes to 1992 and the APC Annual Winter Specialty will be here.There are several changes in store. The Specialty will be back at its 1989 - 1990 site, the Marriott Hotel at La Guardia Airport in East Elmhurst, New York. Those of you who were here before, remember the spacious rooms, the courteous and attentive staff and good food from their two restaurants.I doubt if any of us got to enjoy either of their pools indoor hydrotherapy, let alone the saunas, exercise room or the electronic game room. Maybe this yearThe Marriott is truly a hop, skip and jump from the airport, but those carting dogs and equipment can take the Marriotts shuttle from front door to front door. For those driving, parking at the hotel is complimentary. Room rates are still in the beginning stage, but they will be no more than 95.00 per room, per night plus tax if you mention you are with the APC when making your reservation.To obtain all sorts of special deals with the hotel, like free parking, lower room rates and such, the APC entered into a contract with the Marriott. We guarantee them certain things and they guarantee the APC certain things. For instance, we said we would have 30 rooms in use on Friday night and 0 rooms occupied on SaturdaySunday. Because of this the APCs use of the ballroom went down in price approximately 5000.00. That is not a misprint Holding a Specialty in this day and age is a costly venture, especially if the club is lucky enough to find a place that still allows show dogs. Therefore, it is to all members benefit to stay at the Marriott. If such guarantees are not met, the APC has to pay more. As the APC is YOU, in the end you actually wind up paying for this. If the guarantee is met, then the APC has more money to put in another place. Perhaps for use for education, health problems, and yes, even the Pomeranian Review.As the Big Apple is right across the bridge, some will want to play tourist. For those wishing to visit the City, it is only 20 minutes away. Transportation arrangements willbe announced later. Although the Westminster Kennel Club will be held as usual at the Garden on Monday and Tuesday, remember that beginning this year only the Champions of Record can be entered.Early Saturday morning is when the show starts - Puppy Sweepstakes, our first ever Veterans Sweepstakes and also another first, the APC Obedience Trial. New on the agenda is a Parade of Champions Obedience Title Holders. For this event the Pom in the Parade must hold an AKC title. Dogs need not be entered in any Regular or Non-Regular Class to participate. An entry form must be filled out and have "PARADE" listed as a class on it. If your Pom is participating in the Parade, please include a resume about the dog with the entry. This will be read during the Parade. Neutered dogs and spayed bitches are eligible to participate in the non-competitive Parade. Each participant will receive a commemorative Rosette.Regular conformation classes, as well as Veteran regular classes, and Stud Dog Brood Bitch classes will occur on Sunday. Junior showmanship will occur before the judging of Best of Breed. Dont leave yet, as when judging is completed all Winners of this Specialty will be called back into the ring. An exhibition called the PARADE OF WINNERS will immediately follow the conformation non-regular class judging. Included will be the Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Award of Merit winners, Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, Reserve Winners Dog, Reserve Winners Bitch, Best in Veterans Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite Sex in Veterans Sweepstakes, Best in Puppy Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite Sex in Puppy Sweepstakes, High in Trial, High Combined in Trial, and Best Junior Handler. If you missed who won what, this will be your chance to see all thoseUScArmetha Reynolds 1, President of the Natural State Pomeranian Fanciers of Benton, AR, presents a Pom quilt to raffle winner Fran Hutchinson of Benton AR.24 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian 0'S1st Annual Pom Review Puppy Photo Contest WinnersCongratulations to our three lucky winners, they are entitled to a free full page ad in any issue of the Pomeranian ReviewTHE POM REVIEW SWEEPSconformationAnd the winner is....Allayns Miz Scarletowned by Maria Kneislerpg 17 SeptOct ReviewPUPPIES DO THE CUTEST THINGSAnd the winner is...Tresstique Dawn of Merimaurowned by Bonnie Harrispg 45 SeptOct ReviewBEST PHOTOAnd the winner is....Kingdoms Sinderella Romanceowned by Rachel Cappspg. 23 SeptOct Review.4rjDo you have any puppies at your house Keep those cameras handy. Next Septembers "Puppy" issue of the Pomeranian Review will be holding its 2nd Annual Puppy Photo Contest All Pom puppies born between July 1,1991 and July 1,1992 are eligible.Pomeranian RBWflS NovemberDecember 1991 25gorgeous Poms again.Shopping at a dog show is something we all look forward to. The POM SHOPPE will be manned and promises to present many special items of interest to fanciers. Liz Ozelis, who is providing many of the trophies presented during this two day event, will again as in past years have a booth. Limited space for other concessions is available. Jackie Raynor from NJ has information on this. No one will be permitted to offer any items for sale except by prior arrangement with Jackie.But what about those one of a kind Pom items that are on display throughout the show area These were crafted by APC members and have been donated for the PomDog Art show and auction. You get to view them during the show. After the Awards Banquet they will be auctioned off. A1 Williamson, as treasurer, and Lisa Smart, who is in charge of the Art show and auction, promises to accept checks as well as good old green US dollar bills. If you have an item that you wish to donate for the Art showauction contact Lisa.On display during the show is something that you surely will want to carry home with you. The winning raffle ticket will be drawn following the Parade of Winners on Sunday for a beautiful hand made Pomeranian quilt. This fantastic piece of useful artwork was donated by the Natural State Pomeranian Fanciers. Armetha Reynolds designed the quilt that was shown throughout the Southernarea of the country yes, the one in Oklahoma. Armetha, Carolyn Carter Phyllis Fulmer, all from the NSPF, have been busy sewing this labor of love.Susan Conlee has taken on the tremendous job of Show Chairman and has Mike Jones as her able assistant in NY. Elizabeth Dupuis has been working for months finding the perfect articles to use as trophies. As always they will be one of a kind items. Joel Taylor is who you contact for placing an ad in our keepsake catalog.If you cant be in New York this February, dont despair. Marked catalogs and videos will be available. More information to come in future issues.REMEMBER - the 1992 Annual Specialty is in memory of EDNA GIRARDOT. Trophy donations and catalog ads will be accepted in her memory. This will be a lasting tribute to a legendary figure who bred and taught the Pomeranian world so much. See ad below for details on where to send donations.The quilt pictured on page 24 is the same quilt that everyone wanted in Arkansas, Louisianna, Texas OklahomaThe rest of the country will soon have a chance at one very similar and just as lovely. The Club is presently making another quilt to be given to the American Pomeranian Club to use in a fund raising effort at this years National Specialty.REMEMBER GANG...Our 92 Specialty weekend needs YOUR supportEven if you cannot be at the Marriott in person for the Specialty, you can be there in thoughtPlease send your trophy donations toElizabeth Dupuis Box 328Alexandria, Ontario KOC1A0postage to Canada is 0.40Advertise your Poms in a catalogue full page ad, for the money saving cost of only 25.00 5.00 extra per photo, 15.00 for a half page, 10.00 to be in the Breeders directory and 5.00 to be on the Booster page.Send to Joel Taylor, 1038 16th Ave. South, Birmingham, AL 35205This February promises to be one of the best yet26 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian fjJBWO B\27Stolcmne PomeraniansINmmDANVILLE ILLINOISBAINES PHOTO SMITH___...Ch. Stolannes Classique CometCh. Bea Mary Hazy Day x Ch. Stolanne Mystique Starlet"Comet" was a smash in the show ring after he decided that showing wasnt so bad, and finished in 6 shows with 4 majors. A special thank-you to those who admired him and encouraged me to never give up on him Mary Keeling, Dr. Renee McGrath, Adrian Alford,Nadine Hersil, and Terry Suzann Henderson.Thank you to the judges who recognized his quality and awarded his pointsJune 02, 1991 June 03, 1991 June 29, 1991 June 30,1991Mrs. Victor M. Olmos-Olliver 3 pts Mrs. Houston Toddie Clark 3 pts Mrs. Betty Moore 4 ptsMr. Frank E. Oberstar 5 ptsComet is a proven stud with several of his puppies already major pointed.BreederOwnerHandlerFrances J. Stoll RR 3, Box 429 Washington, IN 47501 812254-3857Pomeranian NovemberDecember 1991 27Season s greetings"Reflections"TiVm.MVrmxziDiane Qanj Ward 14673 CtoverdaCe Road Dale City, Vfr 22193 703670-DOQS28 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian 5'27Q'HFrom Adine Pomeranians I1110 12S.1413t- k zL12 Cheyenne Adines Cheyenne Autumn Sire Ch. Watts-Scotia Little Do-SiDam Ch. Adines Summer Secret13 -- "Dee Dee", ",Summer", "Poppy"14 -- "Cheater","Summer", "Poppy".rfo fljrotrt1 - Yoyo - 1956 - Our 1st Pom2 - "Dee Dee" - Ch. Adines Dee Dee Dyna Sire Ch. Annons Magnum Force of Scamp Dam Ch. Annons Litle Bit Of Dynamite BreederOwnerHandler3 - "Dyna" Ch. Annons Litle Bit Of Dynamite Sire Ch. Petersons Scamp of LennisDam Adams Rona of La Calvados4 - "Danee" - Adines Chasing Rainbows Sire Moe-Best Two Time N ManDam Ch. Annons Litle Bit Of Dynamite5 - "Dance" - Adines Dance To My Beat Sire Ch. Great Elms Prince Charming II Dam Adines Chasing Rainbows6 - "Devin" - Adines Sweet Dream Devin Sire Ch. Great Elms Prince Charming II Dam Adines Chasing Rainbows7 - "Beau" Virginia Beaudette Belle, CD Sire Spot OmarDam Nitas Golden Gina8 -- "Poppy" - Adines Uptown Girl of Annon Sire Kennors Mightie J.R. EwingDam My Lady Darlene9 - "Cheater" - Moe-Best Two Time N Man Sire Ch. Mike Mars Golden DukeDam Ch. Moe-Best Constant Attention10 -- "Summer" - Ch. Adines Summer Secret Sire Moe-Best Two Time N ManDam Adines Uptown Girl of Annon11 - "Do-Si" - Ch. Watts-Scotia Little Do-Si Sire Ch. Watts Little Do-Si-DoDam Ch. Scotia A Bit of ConsolationPomeranian NovemberDecember 1991 29Whg 'g 'ojro. m 0 COby fileshq MqrigWhich is more important Breeding dogs for sound temperament, type and structure or finishing as many champions as possible and being willing to settle for less than the bestOver the years, I have been an observer at many dog shows -- both in the United States and Canada. I have, on far fewer occasions, competed with my dogs for championship points both in the United States and Canada and have American andor Canadian champions in two breeds. When I first began showing dogs, I wanted to finish as many as possible to add to my "prestige." After all, I saw many others striving for the same recognition. At some point though I became very concerned about what I was seeing, both in my own dogs and in those of other exhibitors. There was and continues to be a lack of soundness in structure and "iffy" temperaments in our breed and other breeds as well. An overall lack of quality that is disturbing. It is generally acknowledged it is possible to finish any dog, if youre willing to spend some time, money, and perhaps enlist the services of a handler, though the reputable handlers will only take quality animals but whats the pointIn the beginning of the "Dog Show Game" breeders came together to show their best animals. It was truly a success story repeated over and over again for many years. The breeds improved in quality and type, written standards were developed and those breeding dogs were continually striving to better that which came before. A championship meant that the animal was of superior type for its breed. My, how times have changed.Its a shame, really, that we have come to the stage where points are everything and a championship at any cost is better than no championship at all. Dog shows are not competitions for the best groomed and trained, but for the best specimen of the breed. Perhaps it is time to re-think ourmotives and take a deeper look at why we breed and show dogs.The last three pups I placed went to homes where they will make a definite contribution to the families that have them. The first went to a 14 year old girl who had recently arrived from Poland and spoke no English. She needed "someone" to talk to her and be her friend. She has that now. The second went to a 12 year old boy who has an exceptionally high IQ. He is very shy and wanted an outgoing pup to take with him on walks, in hopes that people would come up to him and talk. Reports are that this has indeed happened and he is beginning to make friends again because of a little friendly dog. The third pup I had fully intended to keep. Structurally he was very good and had many things I have been striving for in my breeding program. He is also a blue. At his first and only match, he not only took the breed over older Poms, but a Group I over a good entry. He was five months old at the time. However, I received a call from a friend who, in turn, had received a call from an elderly woman whose 13 year old Pom had died in his sleep on her bed. She was distraught, in tears and wondering whether she had anything to live for any more. Did I have a pup available Toby is a warm, loving little soul and perfect for this lady. As I was leaving, I heard her say to Toby, "Now that youre here, I wont cry anymore." How can that woman and those two children be denied when I have two other pups who are better and will be shown beginning in the Fall Paco the sire, and Tara and Maggi the dams dont care whether they have two or five champion children and neither do I. I have made a commitment to the breed and the positive contribution my dogs can make to people. Championships are wonderful and exciting, and a worthy goal to strive for but they are not an all encompassing priority, people are Lets face it -- people deserve beautiful, sound, healthy pets, not30 NovemberDecember 1991 PomeranianBIOS'So01 oones that are frail, crippled or unsound in temperament. Those arent much fun to live with nor do they bring joy and happiness to a family.Each dog I show is truly better than the last -- or I dont bother showing it. Each dog in my limited kennel has a quality I need in my overall long term breeding program. Each is, in some way a contributor to the betterment of the breed. I am distressed at some of the animals who achieve their championship some are truly appalling. Like a bitch I saw recently at a show in Canada she was long in body and short on leg. She had stifles that luxated from here to the moon and back, large round eyes, and a flat, open coat. The handler repeatedly told anyone who would listen that this was an American Champion and was quite miffed because all three judges placed this dog last or not at all. What is the point of showing such an animal Just so a breeder can say "Ive finished yet another dog this month" Is it any wonder our breed is in such poor shapeWhy are there not more all-breed BIS Poms or more Poms winning Groups It is relatively easy to get the Breed on an unsound animal when others in the ring are unsound as well, but I can guarantee you, it is quite a different matter when it comes to winning Groups and all-breed BISs. Judges generally agree it is impossible to ignore a beautiful, sound specimen of any breed, including Poms, and will always consider such an animal for Group I and Best in Shows. Have our standards dropped to such a level that we are content with just winning points or, if were lucky, the Breed I want a Best in Show on my Poms both in the US and Canada. Im striving for that goal, albeit slowly. What do you strive for Just the points -- are you content with mediocre I hope for the sake of our breed you want more. I wish every one of you the greatest of successesby Claire Ftesncrtaken from the Bay Colony Pom Club NewsletterThe following article contains my opinions and comments. The APC is not in any way responsible for them.In the letter from the American Pomeranian Clubs President Mary Vickers, it is noted that the AKC is getting rather "picky" in its interpretation of dog colors for registration. One comment the AKC stated really got to me. It said that for cream sable dogs the registration must state the color is cream with black markings. The AKC left itself wide open on that one Supposing I was a novice, registering my first dog or someone who just wanted to test the AKC on that statement, I could register a cream dog with black feet, ears, tail, or muzzle, whatever. That would meet the AKC ruling for cream sables cream with black markingsWhy is the AKC making such a fuss over definition of colors Why cant it just be as before, when the dog was registered. The owner wrote in the color, red, orange, red sable, etc. The previous ruling on colors had been in effect for many years. There might have been a few problems, but are there enough problems to change the way of registering dogs and their colors to present this present color ruling To me it will cause more problems and confusion.In Marys letter there was also a statement that the APC now recognizes 26 varieties of colors for the Pom. That really floored me I did not realize that Poms came in that many colors. I have no quarrel with these exotic colored Poms. Those of you who know me know that I own a blue Pom. A breeder recently told me that she had two puppies, a beaver and a blue and silver Pom. I am anxious to see them. They must be lovely.The only "different" color Poms I have a problem with are the parti colors. I honestly must say that I have not seen that many and with the exception of one I did not care for these Poms. It is not because of their color, although I personally have a problem getting used to it, but because of their poor coats. They were too soft and flat with no undercoat.There, my friends, lies my concern about our breed. Are the breeders now breeding only for color, or the new "baby" face Poms What happened to the foxy look I have now noticed at the shows that the overtrimmed Poms are still being given the winning points even though our Standard reads "overtrimming should be heavilypenalized." The smaller Poms are also getting the nod from judges. I am not just being overly critical on the weight problem because I have a sound 6 12 pound Pom and I am having problems getting points, but the Standard reads the showable Poms are from 3 to 7 pounds. Therefore all the Poms in this range should be judged equally. They are not Those of us who do show know they are not.We hear practically nothing these days about the structure of the Pom, the wedge shaped face, the foxy look, the straight legs, the sound body, the correct tail set, the right pigmentation, the correct size eyes and ears. Are we losing all this to breeding first to colors, baby faces and smaller dogsSo what is my point in all this Just this -- The American Kennel Club with the help of the American Pom Club has a standard of what a show Pom should look like. The Pom video put out by the AKC is excellent in showing what a show Pom should or should not look like. It has guidelines for us to follow in evaluating our Poms. Are they show quality or not Yet, I see at show after show judges and exhibitors who are ignoring the standard in many ways.So, if this trend continues, what is going to happen to our beloved breed Does our standard need changing I think so. To me as a novice exhibitor the standard is getting more confusing as it is amended or changed. In a recent Pom Pow Wow I printed the Samoyed standard submitted by Victoria Lovely. It was short, precise and exact. When you read it you know what the breed should look like. I think it is time for the Pom standard to get back to the basics. The APC and its members should make up their minds once and for all what they really want the Pom to be like and enforce it. We should all work together toward obtaining that beautiful "perfect" Pom that we all want.Note from the editor The Bay Colony Pom Club has been -very kind in sending me a copy of their very interesting and informative newsletter called the POM POW WOW. They have given me permission to reprint in the Review any of the articles I may find of interest. If you are interested in receiving this newsletter then contact Claire Flesner 38 EAldea St., Lowell, Mass., 01851Pomeranian November December 1991 31V Ch. Morenos Tuff To Top c\JSire Ch. Odysseys Keno Wizlight orangeDam Morenos Simply Bittersweetdark chocolate brownNEW CHAMPIWINNERSGOLDEN VALLEY ,1 k KENNEL CLUB MAY 1981CALLEAShown finishing his title, being awarded a 4 point major under judge Mr. J. Robert Jacobson.BreederOwner Handler Jeff Nokes , Julie Moreno 12450 S.E. 352nd Ave.Co-owner Boring, OR 97009 \Dolly B. Trauner 503663-6899 A , 132 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian DM -------- --------- -----4---- --------4---- ---- - ---------- ---- ---------- Ch.Phyner Carmella Airmella cySire Ch. Phyner Bust My Buttonsblack wGroup placingsDam Phyner Black SorceressChoco Bear daughterJ- 5s'sfnProven - dam of Phyner Murphey Brown and Morenos Phyner Dolly Brown, two brown girls that will be making their ring debut this Fall. The sire was Phyner Jubilee Brown Study lacks 1 major. Carmella has now been bred to n Ch. Morenos Tuff To Top, and we hope for puppies in late September. ^ BreederOwner Dollv B. Trauner Handler NokesWalker _ \Boring, OR O ---------- I1Pomeranian NovemberDecember 1991 33o Fmrft U OMkBy Lois Hqmill22 Feb 91Dear Diary,The big day is here at last After all this time of waiting, wondering, hoping and planning, Im impatient and excited. I cant wait to get the errands done and for it to be 1030 am. Finally, we finish at the dentist, go get Bert and are on the way to the airport. We arrive a little before noon and find the Delta counter easily. A quick glance at the arrivals monitor shows no flight from LA Louisiana arriving at 1209 pm, no flight 130 either. I go to the small package counter and ask about flight 130 coming from Louisiana via N.J., with a 45 minute layover there, due in at 1209 pm by PDQ with my puppy, my teeny tiny fragile puppy. Well, flight 130 goes from LA Los Angeles not Louisiana to Alaska, there is no flight due in at 1209 pm via N.J. or anywhere. Delta doesnt have a PDQ service and anyway, where is my freight number I have no freight number. As a matter of fact, I have left the breeders work phone number at home 1 hour away. The lady at the counter suggests that I find out which airline which airline ships PDQ. Im starting to get a bit anxious. I use a payphone to call Continental, the only other airline the breeder mentioned. I ask the fellow who answers whether he has a flight due shortly from New Orleans with a small puppy on board shipped PDQ. He says that he had one in at 1030 this morning, but the plain went on to Marthas Vineyard. When I asked whether the puppy stayed on the plane or not, he asks for the freight number. I tell him that I dont have it. He says he cant tell me anything more in that case. Now Im feeling worse. Suppose the puppy is in Marthas Vineyard What am I going to do Will she even be alive if I should ever find her We decide to go over to the Continental terminal in person. I charge off leaving my husband and children to keep up if they can. Bert is trying to calm me down. Im kicking myself for leaving the breeders telephone number at home and envisioning a two hour roundtrip home to fetch it. Meanwhile of course, Mollys plane would arrive with me nowhere in sight. Thank goodness Bert is here. We reach Continentals small package counter. I tell them that Im looking for a puppy and with less confidence go through the litany of flight number, arrival time, place of origin etc. Nothing. The lady suggests we try the air cargo building. She shows us where it is on the map. Eventually we get to Deltas it is on the way to Continentals. Wetroop in. Finally an old fellow takes pity on me and asks if he can help. He reverifies what was said previously, flight is wrong, arrival time etc. I tell him that I dont have the freight number I didnt ship the puppy. I tell him that Im worried because the puppy is so little. He says they havent lost one yet. I say that it is my first to ship and it is like having your first baby. He says there is one last possibility, he asks my name. I spell it for him. He starts reading off my address, the breeders name, her address, puppy signed for at 430 am. I say yes, yes, yes, thats it He has located her. She is on Delta flight, 864, but it isnt due until 135 pm. That is an hours wait, but at least we know where she is now. What a relief for me, now I can go back to being impatient again. What a long flight for the puppy. Six hours is a lot longer than I ever wanted her on a plane. Oh, and we have to pick her up at the same place we first started atFinally it is about 115 pm. I go in and tell a man at the counter that Im here for the puppy on flight 864. I sit down and wait for the flight to land and unload. All of a sudden Bert says, "There she is." I go in and get her. I take her out of the crate and finally hold her. The trip home is anti-climactic.23 Feb 91Dear Diary,Im about as far down tonight as I was up last night after getting Molly home. I thought her name was going to be Hope, but it just didnt seem to fit. She is such a little thing, but she feels like such a big responsibility. I want to show her in obedience, and of course breed, but Im already wondering if Im doing things right regarding housebreaking, where she sleeps at night, crate training, etc. When she started cried last night, she had been out to potty as well as fed and watered. I was afraid I was teaching her to be a whiner like Mishka. When I got up in the morning, I realized she was trying to tell me that she had to go back out again.We went to the vet this afternoon so he could meet Molly and check her over. The breeder had suggested that I give Molly her shots myself as the vet probably wouldnt give them according to the schedule she recommended. I couldnt afford his bill even if he did. I took my Foster and Smith catalog with me to show which shots I was thinking of using. I have been going to this vet nearly four34 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian SHWQSMyears. I have three other dogs. Mostly it is shots and heartworm, routine stuff, but Shadow did get her leg hurt by a car. That went well. Then Mishka broke his leg one morning. I was less satisfied with that, but it wasnt my vet who treated Mishka. It was an associate. I never did discuss it with my vet, but I did have an orthopedic specialist give me an independent opinion.Well, the vet was not happy when I brought up the subject of giving Molly her shots myself. I told him that I had confidence in his work, but that another dog meant increased vet costs for me. Also, that I was a novice at this stuff, but thought that I could learn and that I liked to do what I could do for myself. I had even lined up a nurse to teach me to give shots and would keep epinephrine on hand. He didnt approve of ordering vaccines by mail, and didnt want to have to fix problems caused by people who didnt know what they were doing, werent conscientious etc. The breeders whom he felt comfortable working with didnt do any of their own medical work. I didnt have the nerve to ask him whether he would refuse to see Molly should I give her a shot myself and she has a reaction. I didnt have the nerve to ask him whether he would refuse to see my other dogs for routine stuff either. I felt sick inside. We agreed on when Molly should have her next shot, I went out, paid my bill and left.The sense of responsibility for this little creature weighed even more heavily upon me. I told Bert what happened. We debated back and forth. If the vet gives a shotoperates etc. and an animal dies, he isnt liable. I still have to pay the vets bill too. If I give a shot and Molly reacts and dies, I still have a dead puppy, but no vet bill. I have no guarantee that shots given by the vet are any safer for Molly than if I give them. The vet wants my money, yet accepts no liabilityresponsibility for his errors. What kind of deal is thatAt that point a friend called to see how my new puppy was. I told her that the puppy was fine, but that I wasnt. We went over the conversation at the vets. Maryanns opinion was that the vet was concerned about losing business, ie money, so of course he would discourage me from giving my own shots. He wasnt worried about my dog or my competence. Maryann isnt at the mercy of a single vet. She has developed a relationship with several vets and through experience has decided where their expertise lies. Which vet she sees depends upon what she needs done for her dogs.After I spoke to Maryann, I called Nancy, an experienced Min Pin breeder who lives an hour away. I asked what she gave for shots and when. She gives all her own shots except for rabies. We talked about when a dog was going to travel by plane for breeding or to another country. She suggested letting the vet give any shots thatmight be due so that he could indicate it on a health certificate. Nancy has a very good relationship with her vet. He believes her when she says that there is something wrong or different about one of her dogs. He realizes that she sees more of them and watches them closely. Therefore, she should know when there is a change. He respects her opinion and is willing to work with her. Some vets think they know everything since they went to school, and you, the humble pet owner, know nothing. He doesnt recommend surgery as a panacea for everything, or all sorts of unnecessary tests or treatment, he will admit to what he doesnt know and try to find out what he needs to know to treat your dog or answer your questions.Then I called Pamela a breeder who lives further away. Again I asked what shots she gave and when. She described her relationship with her vet. It sounded similar to what Nancy had said. Pamelas vet had learned to trust her if she said something was wrong with an animal, even if it didnt immediately appear that way to his trained eye. He trusted her if she said he could or could not do a specific thing to a particular animal. Certainly it took time for the vet to have confidence in Pamelas experience, but he was open to trying things her way or willing to believe that she just might know what she was talking about. He was also willing to share his knowledge with her so that she could make better informed decisions or even treat some things herself. None of these vets sound like my vet.By now some of my confidence in myself was restored. My vet wasnt objecting so much do to my incompetence, or because I really needed medical training to give shots. He was most likely concerned about losing some money. I sat down with the lists of shots to give and time schedules from the breeder, Nancy and Pamela. I wrote them all out and compared them. I was leaning more and more towards giving my own shots. However, I decided it would be prudent to have a back up vet in case my own threw me out the door the next time I saw him.I called and made an appointment to see Nancys vet.2 Mar 91Dear Diary,Today I saw Dr. B. I told him that I wanted to give my own shots, that my own vet was not too keen on the idea, that Nancy had strongly recommended him, that I was looking for a relationship more like what Nancy had and that I had doubts about that happening with my current vet. We discussed vaccines, a general schedule, the fact that breeders, show people might boost a schedule suitable for the average pet owner, when they might boost and why. We discussed immunity and which shots might be more or less vital. Dr. B. also explained that he had two different fee schedules.Pomeranian SJUMOBW NovemberDecember 1991 3510 Mar 91One is for the dog owner who probably only uses one vet, him, and does none of his own medical work. The other is for breedersshow people etc. who may not have Dr. B. do all their vet work either because they do some or they also use other vets. This fee is based on the amount of time the vet works rather than by the specific job he does. This seems reasonable. I hadnt told Dr. B. who my vet was, but he saw the name on the records I brought He encouraged me to go back to my vet, if I had been happy with our relationship before the shot incident He had a good opinion of my vet. He also had no need to steal me away from my current vet as his own practice was going well. I think that indicates how satisfied his clients are.By the time I had finished talking to Dr. B., I had decided to go ahead with giving shots myself. When I got home I looked at my lists and schedules again, considered the medical point of view Dr. B. had given me, and decided myself what I wanted to give and when.9 Mar 91Dear Diary,Today Molly got her first shot. My friend the nurse actually gave her the shot. I watched while she explained what she was doing and why. Molly yelped, but quickly recovered. Within a short time she was playing and eating. Lo and behold, she was just fine.IS YOUR POMERANIAN JUNIOR, PROFESSIONAL, FRIEND, FAMILY MEMBER, OR OWNER HANDLEDThen NOW is the time to take out an ad in the January issue of the Pomeranian Review which is themed towards "HANDLERS."Show your HANDLER how much you care about them. Your handler may be a PHA member, a junior, a friend, a member of your family or another dog person. They take such good care of your Poms in your absence. Honor them with an ad. It is a great way to start off the New Year and say thank you for past efforts. Remember, the POM REVIEW goes to all judges who appreciate the qualities of our breed.If you are an ownerhandler or an ownerbreeder handler, give yourself a pat on the back and tell the Pom world how proud you areDeadline, November 1st for the January issueDear Diary,Now that I feel comfortable with the idea of giving shots myself, and the schedules Ive worked out, I want to be sure to keep records of what Im doing. I sat down with all the receipts Id gotten every time I saw the vet. I organized them by dog and date. I made up a health record and information I wanted readily available. For example, I have dogs tattood, so I put their tattoo number with their AKC number, DOB, sire, dam etc. Besides shots, the record tracks heartworm tests, stool samples and has a place for accidents, illness, other. I transferred all the information the vets records provided onto a separate record for each dog. Then I took a blank piece of paper, divided it up by month, consulted my shot schedule, and each individual health record. I marked when shots and tests were due with the appropriate dogs name in the appropriate month. For rabies shots I also indicated the year due next to the dogs name. I keep the list by my master calendar and consult it each month.to be continuedIhe IPotn QueryJUNIORS tell us about yourselves...1. a How did you get started b What breed did youstart with2. Why did you choose a Pom3. Do you show your Pom in conformation, or justobedience4. a Do you feel as though you would do better inJunior showmanship if you had a different breed b If so, what breed5. Do you see yourself as an adult breeding, showing,or even still "in the dog game"6. Tell us about your "partner" your Pom7. Have you done any obedience training with yourPomSend your responses to the editor, co The Pom Query by November 1st. All responses received by the deadline will be included in the January issue of the Pomeranian Review.36 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian SJSWDSWA Tribute To Nancy L. Fry4NNancy her favorite, Ch. Frys Magic Kamehameha"Come on Fran, get one of yours and go with me." These words from Nancy introduced me to the exciting sport of dog showing and I shall always be grateful. That first show in March, 1986 in Louisville was hilarious Nancy was the groomer, Jenny her daughter was the handler, and I was the spy - running back and forth from other Pom handlers to Nancy, reporting their grooming techniques so she could get "Trinkie" looking just right. As Nancy always said, "we couldnt have been any dumber." I didnt even know what a catalog was and definitely knew nothing about ring procedure I remember our tears of joy later when Trinkie won her first points in June, 1986 in Cape Girardeau.After that addicting first show, we invested in show equipment and bought a stud dog, Ch. Flame of Wright Way that we co-owned. We planned that with careful breeding we may have a homebred champion in 5 years. Needless to say, we were both more successful than we dreamed, and each had more than 10 champions at the end of this time frame.Nancy never wanted to be in the show ring so she and her daughter, Jennifer, made a great team with Nancy taking care of the breeding, whelping and grooming, and Jenny was the trainer and handler. Shopping trips, vacations, and dog shows were interrupted to whelp a litter or keep the special tube-fed puppy on a 4 hour schedule. Her Poms were her pride and joy and were treated as royalty.Although Nancy had chronic health problems, she didnt let her illness get her down until she suffered a heart attack on August 11th and passed away August 13,1991. In the Pom world she will be most remembered as the breeder of Ch. Frys Magic Kahehameha, Ch. Frys Magic Lil Angus, Ch. Frys Magic Pru, and Ch. Frys Magic Hollybelle, but I shall always remember her as a wonderful friend who was honest, generous, candid, caring, sharing and cooperative.Thanks, Nancy, for the memories you will be missed at ringsideYour Pom friend,Fran StollPomeranian 5JBWO0M November December 1991 37Pine Hills Residential Care Home was situated on a lovely hillside in the Pocono Mountains of Eastern PA. Todays visit was a real trek, since it snowed the evening before and twelve inches of the white stuff blanketed the roads. For a real dogger like Susan, the trip to Pine Hills this morning was no sweat. Her four-wheel drive Cherokee drive plowed through the snow like a champ and the tape deck was blasting tunes of the Big Band Era, which always put her in an up mood. The day was beautiful. Birch and spruce trees lined the driveway. A picture perfect postcard scene displayed itself on the countryside for her enjoyment.On the passenger seat lay Annie, an orange sable Pomeranian, who upon feeling the bumpy road, got excited and started barking. Tuesdays and Thursdays were visiting days for Susan and Annie to Pine Hills. Annie always knew when they entered the grounds. Since she finished her championship two years ago, Annie didnt travel as much. The retired show girl was now a brood bitch who already produced some lovely results in the whelping box. Susan felt the little Pom deserved to get out. She always enjoyed traveling and meeting people.For about six months, Susan had been active with the home, visiting residents with Annie, as part of a community project for the aging. The volunteer work was rewarding. She didnt know who enjoyed the visits more. The elderly looked forward to the activity, and Annie simply had a ball. She got to meet people and received more attention than any dog could imagine. Being she was so tiny, she could be placed on the residents beds -- the ones who couldnt get around so well. She would gingerly walk up to them andThm WmiftBy Lindq fi. Tereskobeg to be petted. If a resident showed signs of approval to the tittle dog, she knew instantly it was O.K. to wiggle into their arms and plant a small lick on their face. The response was overwhelming. Laughter and lots of pats for Annie filled those special mornings at the home.Today was Thursday, and upon entering the small lot in front of the home, Susan noticed an incoming resident. An elderly woman was being wheelchaired up the ramp to the facility. She had just arrived not looking too thrilled to be coming to her new home at Pine Hills."Come on Annie" Susan said. "Lets go have some fun." She picked her up and placed her up and placed her on the cleared parking lot. Annie ran to the front door.Upon entering the foyer, she noticed the bustle of activity that usually accompanied the arrival of a new resident. Annie ran to the large kitchen where Beth, the home manager, always had a treat waiting for her a small biscuit or a tiny piece of chicken."I see we have a new guest here at Pine Hills" Susan said."Yes we do, but Mrs. Hull is not too pleased with coming here" said Beth. "Shes gone through a lot the past month. Her husband passed away, and he took care of her. She cant get around too much. Her daughter was here last week and felt it was best to relocate her here, rather than move her suddenly to California, where she will live. The daughter is in the process of making arrangements for Mrs. Hull to live out there permanently. Until then, this is the best place for her to be.""Whats Mrs. Hulls first name" Susan asked."Sara, and I dont think Annie should visit her today. She justmoved in, and is dealing with a lot of stress right now. Give her a week or two to settle in.""No problem. Im sure the last thing she wants to see is a little dog on her bed."Annie and Susan made their rounds and ended back in the kitchen. Beth and Susan had coffee while Annie chewed on a rawhide toy under the table.A voice suddenly bellowed from down the hall. It was coming from Mrs. Hulls room. Beth and Susan rushed down the hall and into the room. Annie raced behind them."Wheres my daughter" Sara cried. "I want to talk to her. And wheres my knitting I want my yam and needles. Im in the middle of making a sweater for my grandson.""Your daughters in California, Mrs. Hull, she will call you tonight.""I want my knitting" the old lady said.Annie jumped up to Saras bedside and started to bark. Sara looked down and saw the Pom."My goodness, what kind of dog is that""Shes a Pom, a Pomeranian, Mrs. Hull, her name is Annie, mine is Susan.""What kind of place is this Dogs running loose, and youve misplaced my belongings. I dont tike it here and I want to speak to my daughter.""Calm down Sara," Beth plainly said. "I have all your things right here by your dresser. I just havent unpacked them yet. Look, heres your knitting right here. What a lovely shade of green youre working with. Would you like me to purchase some more for you tomorrow when I run my errands""Well, I suppose," Sara replied."Your daughter will call you this38 November December 1991 Pomeranian S\90\2evening, Sara. She already explained to you that youre only here for a little while. Shes making arrangements for you to go out to California and stay by her. We will make things as comfortable as possible for you while you are here. We are all glad that you are staying here, and we want you to be happy."Sara pursed her lips and folded her hands on her lap. Susan was silent and Annie stretched her front legs up on the old womans bedside and whimpered. She looked down at the Pom and said, "What kind of dog is she Shes so tiny, and why is she here""Shes a tiny sled dog, Mrs. Hull," Susan said. "A Pomeranian. Annie and I come here every Tuesday and Thursday to visit with the residents. Everyone enjoys our visits as much as we do. I hope you and Annie become friends. She certainly seems to want to meet you."Sara put her fragile hand down to the bedside and Annie gave it a tiny lick.Beth and Susan exchanged glances in the silence. The only thing you could hear was the clicking pant of the Pom. Saras hand cupped the full frill of the tiny dogs head. Her brow unfurrowed as she felt Annies coat.The moment was broken by Saras voice."She does have a lovely coat, and shes so tiny and friendly."Beth interjected. "Well Sara, it seems youve already made a new friend your first day here at Pine Hills. We hope you can join us for supper this evening in the kitchen, so you can meet some of our other residents."Sara stiffened up at the thought of eating at a large table with a group of strange people."Well, if you dont mind, Id rather have my meals in my room by myself, thank you.""I understand," said Beth. "Well just let you get settled in for now. Heres your knitting."Susan, Annie and Beth left Saras room."Shes a tough one," Beth said to Susan. "Shes going through such a tremendous change right now, and justs wants to be left alone so she can sort things out for herself. Annie seemed to be the only one who made real contact. Lets see what happens on the next visit."The following Tuesday was a cold and rainy day. Susan and Annie made the trip in good spirits."Well Annie," Susan said, "I think Ill leave you by yourself to work your charm on old Mrs. Hull. She certainly has no use for me, but she seems to find you a friend in her new world.Susan parked the Cherokee and she and Annie walked toward the home. Upon entering the kitchen, Beth had a big pot of steaming soup on the stove. She also had a tiny piece of turkey waiting on a saucer under the kitchen table for Annie. Annie zeroed in immediately."Hi, Susan. I see Annie is ready to do her rounds today.""You bet. By the way, hows Sara doing""Well, shes antisocial. She still wants her meals in her room and she refuses to make friends. All she wants is her knitting. Her daughter talks to her every night, so that is a big help. Shes such a loner.""I have a plan," Susan said. Lets make our rounds today and when we get to Sara well let Annie visit her by herself. Sometimes, Annie does her best work when she goes solo."When Annie and Susan got to Saras room, Susan peeked in. She was knitting away and watching the TV. Susan let Annie in the womans room and stood behind the door.Annie ran toward the bed and barked. Sara looked down. She smiled at the Pom."I havent seen you since I arrived here," Sara said.The old lady bent down and scooped up the little dog. Annie walked carefully on her bed. Saragently placed her hands on the dogs back. Annie crept up closer to the womans face and planted a kiss on her soft cheek.Sara laughed and carefully put the dog down on the floor.Susan waited outside the door. Annie trotted out of the room toward the kitchen.Susan and Sandy sat at the large kitchen table enjoying steamy bowls of homemade soup. Annie lay at their feet crunching on a biscuit.Susan explained to Beth, "Sara did crack a smile when Annie visited her. She even picked her up and petted her. I was peeking from outside the door.""Wen, IU be," Beth said. "Thats the most social shes been since she got here. Leave it to that little dog to break down her barrier. She wont even come out to the activities room to watch the soaps with the other ladies. She just lies in bed, knits and stares at her TV. I try to get her involved in projects with the others, but she insists on being alone. I can barely get a conversation out of her. Looks like Annie put me to shame today.""Never underestimate the charm of a Pom" Susan laughed.Theyre my own therapy, and Ive got seven of the little rascals.""Well, Susan, at least we know theres hope for Sara. We just want her to be happy while shes here. It seems like a simple thing, but making someone happy is harder than anything, when you dont have the key to their heart. I think Annie turned her key a touch today. Are you coming by Thursday morning""You bet" Susan said. "See you then."A week and a half rolled by. Linda and Annies visits to the carehome came and went. Annie visited Mrs. Hull e.very time by herself while Susan waited outside the womans door. As each visit passed, she noticed Sara spending more and more time with the Pom. Laughter was now turned into fullPomeranian 5J3W0BM NovemberDecember 1991 39conversation between the old lady and the little dog. She remained antisocial towards the others, but as soon as Annie entered her room, the silence was broken.Departure day finally came. Mrs. Hulls daughter was wheeling the woman down the hall."Thank you so much for giving my mother such good care while she was here," the young lady said to Beth."Humph" replied Sara under her breath. The old woman looked stubbornly at Beth. Beth smiled at the gray haired lady and said, "Mrs. Hull, we have two visitors that want to say goodbye to you before you leave today. Theyre waiting for you in the kitchen."Sara was wheeled into the kitchen where upon Susan stood with Annie in her arms."You cant leave yet, Mrs. Hull, Annie has to say goodbye. She wanted to wish you the best of luck on your journey to California," Susan said.The old ladys face beamed. Her hands shook excitedly."Well heres my little friend" Sara cried out. "I was hoping to see her one more time before I finally got out of this place. Come here Annie. Come to Grandma"Annie practically leapt out of Susans arms and into Saras lap. Shelavished her with kisses. Beth and Susan stood back.1 have something for you under my bed," Sara cooed to the Pom."I want you to be a good girl while Im gone and listen to that snoopy owner of yours, who eavesdrops behind peoples doors. She thinks shes so clever"Susan and Beth exchanged smiling glances.Sara planted a big smack on Annies head and put her down."Im ready to go home now," she instructed to her daughter.Susan, Annie and Beth watched the van climb down the gravel. Beth heaved a sigh of relief."Well, there goes one happy old lady. Lets go see what she has under that bed."The two women and Annie entered Saras room. Susan felt under the bed and brought out a small package wrapped in tissue paper. A tiny notecard read, TO ANNIE FROM SARA WITH LOVE.Susan unwrapped the package and pulled out a lovely green doggie sweater which looked like a custom fit for her little dog."Well, Ill be a monkeys aunt" cried Beth. "Can you believe it"Susan just stood there a huge grin on her face. She looked at Annie and replied, "Never underestimate the chaim of a Pom."THE FACTS ON ANIMALS AND THERAPYIn 1982, the AVMA Executive Board recognized the humananimal bond as an emerging discipline, although the concept is as old as veterinary medicine itself. They saw the important role animals play in the lives of people and established the HumanAnimal Bond Committee.Earlier than 1982, this bond was recognized by the establishment of the DELTA Foundation. In 1977, three veterinarians, Dr. Stanley Diesch, R.K. Anderson and William McCulloch, founded the DELTA SOCIETY. They had been exploring the interactions between people and animals and coined the term humananimal bond.DELTA helped many programs and organizations form to share the special relationship of humananimal bond and to make that relationship available to those who would benefit. DELTA took the lead in funding and publicizing research that shows that companion animals enhance our psychological and physical well being. As a result pets are welcomed in more place.For more information, contact DELTA at 206 226-7357 or write, PO Box 1080, Renton, WA 98057 excerpted from JAVMA, July 15,1991.Frys Magic PomeraniansAs a result of the untimely passing away of my mother, Nancy Fry Frys Magic Poms will be having a near complete dispersal of our kennel. Several quality champion brood bitches also several puppies will be offered for sale. Millamor LLL line breeding.Please call or write for more detailed informaHon.Jennifer Carlton3200 Bruceville Rd.Vincennes, IN 47591 812886-932140 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian KH'SOSMCity of finqgls Pomerqniqn ClubSummer Specialty by Glenn C. BernardoJune 23, 1991, a picture perfect day for a dog show We were blessed to have such wonderful weather sunny skies, cool breezes, and NO SMOG Dorothy Keller and I scurried to get the trophy table together before the judging commenced at 9 am sharp The silver and crystal masterpieces gleamed in all their glory as each was carefully positioned in their honorable place on the trophy table.Spectators and the judges themselves were astounded with the breathtaking pieces that were awarded. Exhibitors hurried to make every detail on their entry perfect.Mrs. Sheila Gordon entered and asked her first class to approach. The entries were magnificent. Glorious specimens made their way class by class. Mrs. Gordon did an excellent job passing her judgement for the quality and competition was very intenseKa Mis Star of Harbor Lites, owned by Karen Crawford and bred by Manual Avita, took center stage. This lovely 9 month old male strutted his stuff from 1st place in his class to Best in Sweepstakes Del Sols Fantasy Harbor, bred and owned by Susan Conlee, glided her way to Best Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes. Then came the big thrill -- THE REGULAR CLASSESThe honorable Mr. Derek Rayne came forth and the first class commenced. Winners of each class were outstanding representatives of the breed. The very knowledgeable judge made his way through the tough competition that was present With excitement mounting, and adrenaline pumping, shouts and applause rang through the auditoriumas Winners Dog and Bitch, Best of Winners Best of Opposite Sex and Best of Breed were chosen. Winners Dog was garnered by Sharians Rockin Robin, bred and owned by Carolyn David Berry. This gorgeous example of the breed was extremely well deserving of his award. Beautiful conformation, type, and show personality to boot Winners Bitch was awarded to Morenos Buttercup Blossom, bred and owned by Julie Moreno. This bitch was outstanding -- a breederexhibitors dream of a show bitch. Best of Winners was awarded to Sharians Rockin Robin. Best of Opposite Sex garnered by Ch. RCs Truly a Cuddle Bear, bred and owned by Mr. Ron Call. This exquisite lady pranced to her royal position with excellent carriage and a gorgeous head.Best of Breed the coveted crown that every entry champion or class dog -- dreams of garnering was bestowed to Ch. Phyner Gold Jackpot, bred and owned by Mrs. Dolly Trauner, co-owned by Mrs. Julie Moreno. This little champion showed his qualities to the utmostAfter the awards were given and the people exhausted from the ups downs of competition, all gathered to have a delicious luncheon put together by the members of the club.We give thanks to the many exhibitors from Northern California, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, San Diego, and special thanks to our Canadian entry who departed with a 4 point majorWe thank our judges, Mrs. Sheila Gordon Mr. Derek Rayne for the fabulous task of judging. To our hard working members, Jack DorothyKeller, Jerry Connie Brown, Glenn Bernardo Kelly Rogers, Ron Call, Susan Willingham, Penny Dees, and many others who contributed in making our Specialty a total success. A heartfelt thanks to the San Diego Pomeranian Club for their tremendous help in doing their best to accommodate us at their motorhome - thanks Margaret Dan Ontiveros Last but not least, we were very fortunate to have the honor of the American Pomeranian Club President, Mary Vickers, attend our Specialty. We were all surprised for the visit and thank Mary for coming out to California to attend both the San Diego Pomeranian Club and City of Angels Club Specialties.Puppy SweepstakesPappy Dogs 6-9 imomtihs1st place - Forever No Money Down OdseyPappy Dogs 9-12 months 1st place - Ka Mis Star of Harbor Lites2nd place - Goldcrests Crown Prince 3rd place - Possum of Point Loma 4th place - Odysseys Jose CuervoPappy Bitches 6-9 months1st place - Jan-Shars Forever CountryGalPappy Bitches 9-12 months1st place - Del Sols Fantasy Harbor2nd place - Butterfly of Point LomaBEST IN SWEEPSTAKES Ka Mis Star of Harbor LitesBEST OF OPPOSITE SEX Del Sols Fantasy HarborRegular ClassesPappy Dogs 6-9 months 1st place - Forever No Money Down OdseyPappy Dogs 9-12 months1st place - Goldcrests Crown PrincePomeranian NovemberDecember 1991 412nd place - Possum of Point Loma 3rd place - Prism Mr. Risky 4th place - Ka Mis Star of Harbor LitesOdysseys Jose CuervoOpen Dogs, ROCS1st place - Sharians Rockin Robin 2nd place - Teakwoods Oliver Twist 3rd place - Sues Magical Magic 4th place - Odysseys Jose CuervoWINNERS DOG Sharians Rockin Robin RESERVE WINNERS DOG Teakwoods Oliver TwistPuppy Bitoles 9-12 montlhs1st place - Butterfly of Point Loma2nd place - Del Sols Fantasy HarborOpen Bitches, ROCS1st place - Morenos Buttercup Blossom2nd place - Traildusters Lady Houdini3rd place - MNMs Gold Si-Ren-A OStrikerOpen Bitches, BBB1st place - Morenos What A DollOpen Bitches, AOAC 1st place - Jan-Shars Forever CountryGalWINNERS BITCH Morenos Buttercup BlossomRESERVE WINNERS BITCH Morenos What A DollBEST OF BREED Ch. Phyner Gold JackpotBEST OF WINNERS Sharians Rockin RobinBEST OF OPPOSITE SEX RCs Truly A Cuddle BearThg Houston Specialtyby Foaling B. HughesI was thrilled and honored to be asked to judge your Poms at the huge Astrohall in Texas. I kept it in my heart for a long time, remembering my experience when asked to judge at Westminster back in 72. They asked me to tell no one until the premium lists were out. It was hard to keep to myself, but still I though it no doubt a very good idea.We arrived in Houston on the day before. Best, I thought because there was a schedule of sixty-five dogs entered and I wanted to be fresh.We were met at the airport by the show chairman, Tony Tellez, a handsome, considerate man who took on the duty of seeing that we got where we were supposed to be at the right time. He didnt miss a trick. Thank you for me, Tony and everyone in your club.I remembered the time long ago when I sat in the hotel lobby while the clock went round and round and round, past the starting time, and round. Someone in the show finally asked what happened to the judge and a car was dispatched in a hurry. It seemed everyone left it for everyone else. We started an hour late.Luis and I had time to visit some of the concessions while the Sweepstakes was being finished and then began the pleasure of going over more beautiful Poms at one time than I have ever done in my lifetime. A lovely corsage from the club gave me the added lift to feel adequate.I was proud of my winners in every class, although several times another made it difficult to decide.When the Best of Breed class came in the ring, I was amazed. They were so beautiful My first thought was, "How can I ever find the BEST, the closest to the standard" On examination I found hardly a fault inany of them. The two class winners were holding their own as well. WT - Macs Lucky Legend, and WB BOS - Dignitys Texicans Teaser. Ch. Odysseys Keno Wiz, was my choice for Best of Breed. He is a cream Pom with outstanding carriage, marvelous texture of coat, just the right size, a floating rhythmical gait and the "I love you expression." He came to a halt in a perfect pose and held it. Irresistible BreederOwner is Janet Manuszak. He was deftly handled by Joanne Reed.In judging the dogs, I found it necessary to fault several for being trimmed too much, especially around the anus. Poms are not Poodles. The standard definitely gives directions but many groomers do not heed it. Why step down a place at a show for something that can be helpedSince I first exhibited in Dog Shows in 1945,1 have seen many changes in our breed. At the time the consensus of opinion was that the smaller the better regardless. Certain colors were almost prohibited like black tan. Parti-color was never seen. There were few handlers in the Pom ring. The luxuriant coats we see today were not there. Gaits were often not important. After all, our dogs were only TOYSI have often seen a class of todays Poms when I could truthfully observe that any one of them could have taken Best of Breed in 1945. Todays breeders are truly meeting the challenge. Todays show Pomeranians are sound and beautiful.I have propagated since I first wrote for POPULAR DOGS that any color be allowed as long as it isBEAUTIFUL42 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian 5JSW0 S\27Sqn Diego Pomcrgnign Club Spgciqltyby Glenn C. BgrnqrdoOn June 22, it was an absolutely lovely day blue skies, just enough clouds to shade, and a perfect combination of humidity and wind to make our Specialty a load of fun The morning rush started as exhibitors hurried to get their entries as perfect as possible. Then the big moment arrived as Mr. Richard Lackey, Puppy Sweepstakes judge, entered the ring and the first class was called in by our ring steward, Mrs. Fern Rodrigues. The puppies were gorgeous type, soundness, and pretty heads were evident in Mr. Lackeys entries. All puppies showed their best just like mature cultured adults. Best in Sweepstakes was garnered by Sun Rays Riders Tornado, a brilliant orange 7 month old male with a lovely combination of head, type, and movement. This beautiful boy is owned and bred by Mrs. Blanche Rider. Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes was won by Morenos Buttercup Blossom, an exceptional orange sable bitch, pretty, sound and a show personality to die for This lovely girl is owned and bred by Mrs. Julie Moreno. Mr. Richard Lackey did an excellent job judging such wonderful entries.Puppy SweepstakesCherub2nd place - Maranthas Amazing Grace3rd place - Jan-Shars Forever CountiyGalPuppy Bitches 9-12 months1st place - Morenos Buttercup Blossom2nd place - Butterfly of Point Loma 3rd place - Del Sols Fantasy Harbor6VBEST OF OPPOSITE SEX IN SWEEPSTAKESMorenos Buttercup BlossomBEST IN SWEEPSTAKES Sun Rays Riders Tornado Blanche RiderBEST OF OPPOSITE SEX Morenos Buttercup Blossom Julie Moreno1st place - Sun Rays Riders Tornado2nd place - Forever No Money Down OdseyPuppy Dogs 9-12 months1st place - Possum of Point Loma 2nd place - Odysseys Jose Cuervo 3rd place - Prism Mr. Risky 4th place - Ka Mis Star of Harbor LitesPuppy Bitches 6-9 months1st place - Maranthas PreciousTension, anxiety and euphoria mounted as the Regular Class competition was about to begin and the honorable Mrs. Joy Davison requested her first class to enter the ring. It was an exciting moment to watch as the most brilliant specimens paraded and showed their stuff. The audience stood in awe to see each class of beauties enter, compete, and exit the ring. What a sight to see the competition was excellent and I would not have liked to be in the judges shoes. Spectators, beingKBEST IN SWEEPSTAKES Sun Rays Riders Tornadojudges of their own, whispered amongst each other trying to pick what they thought as the Best of the Best and they had a feat doing so with what was competing Mrs. Davison was very courteous, kind, and patient examining each dog thoroughly and putting her great knowledge of the breed to practical use. She did a very commendable task of judging.I later spoke to Mrs. Davison and she asked me to quote her as follows "I was very pleased to see all the beautiful Poms entered. My 1st to 3rd placements in many classes were not much different because of their closeness to excellence. I am very proud of the breeders for the improvements they have accomplished and see a bright future for the Pomeranian breed as a whole with what I saw in the beautiful entries. I was also pleased with the supported entries from various states and countries, specifically Northern California, Los Angeles areas, Arizona,-Nevada, Texas and most especially Canada. Thank you all for your continued support and most especially great thanks to the San Diego Pom Club for all their graciousness, kindness and fun Keep up the good work."After the judging, the City of Angels Pom Club had a raffle that was just as exciting as the class competition. Everyone present won something or other, some more so than othersPomeranian SJSWOBM NovemberDecember 1991 43We were pleased to see everyone having a great time. The luncheon that Margo Holingsworth put on was delicious Everyone I knew had their fill. It was also a great pleasure for everyone to have met Mary Vickers, APC President, and a greatly appreciated surprise for most. We thank her for coming to our shows and supporting those of us who are proud members of the American Pomeranian Club. By the end of the day, we were all exhausted and we all bid each other farewell till the next show. We thank all the people from Northern California, Arizona, Texas, Canada, L.A., ect. for making our Specialty a most wonderful event. The trophies were beautiful, the people as friendly as can be, the dogs were gorgeous, and our judges were professionals -- an excellent culmination that made a PERFECT SPECIALTY Till we meet again.\BROOD BITCH Maranthas Lil PetuniaRegular ClassesPuppy Dogs 6-9 months1st place - Sun Rays Riders Tornado2nd place - Forever No Money Down OdseyPuppy Dogs 9-12 months 1st place - Goldcrests Crown Prince 2nd place - Ka Mis Star of Harbor Lites3rd place - Prism Mr. Risky 4th place - Possum of Point LomaBred by Exhibitor Dogs 1st place - Taffs Wicket EwokOpen Dogs, Red, Grange, Cram Sable 1st place - Sharians Rockin Robin 2nd place - Astartes Dandi Lyon 3rd place - Sharons Emerald Supreme4th place - Odysseys Jose Cuervovc BEST OF WINNERSSun Rays Riders TornadoOpen Dogs, Any Other Allowed Color1st place - Lor Dis Rook2nd place - Mcphies Popie Pop KingWINNERS DOGSim Rays Riders TornadoRESERVE WINNERS DOG Sharians Rockin RobinPuppy Bitches 6-9 months1st place - Maranthas Precious Cherub2nd place - Jan-Shars Forever CountryGalPuppy Bitches 9-12 months1st place - Del Sols Fantasy Harbor2nd place - Butterfly of Point LomanBEST OF OPPOSITE SEX Chrlscendo Classica44 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranianrf \A JU.BEST OF BREED Ch. Odysseys Keno WhizNovice Bitches1st place - Meaghan OFlahertyBred by Exhibitor Bitches1st place - Morenos Buttercup Blossom2nd place - Linchris A Moving Violation3rd place - Maranthas Amazing Grace4th place - Goldsun Cameo KewpieOpen Bitches, Black, Brown Blue1st place - Morenos What A DollOpen Bitches, Red, Orange, Cream Sable1st place - Chriscendo Classica2nd place - Sun Dees Copper Penny3rd place - Traildusters Lady Houdini4th place - Sues Delight of Harbor LightsWINNERS BITCHChriscendo ClassicaRESERVE WINNERS BITCH Morenos Buttercup BlossomBEST OF BREEDCh. Odysseys Keno Wiz Janet ManuszakBEST OF WINNERS Sun Rays Riders TornadoBEST OF OPPOSITE SEX Chriscendo Classica new champion Christine Heartz, Robert Douglas StrattonBehind The New TitlistsThree generations of new Pomeranian titlists belonging to members of the American Pomeranian Club will be printed free, if sent by the owner. Please send the dogs name, color, sex, breeders name and owners name, on a separate sheet of paper, typed or printed neatly. Pedigrees will not be returned Send copies only. Mail all information to the editor, Gail A. Garvey, Expedition Publishing, PO Box A, Mastic Beach, NY 11951.Ch. De firtas Rock N Jessica Ch. Phyner CarmellaOrange Female Chocolate FemaleBreeder Nina K. Epps M. Deane Rinehart BreederOwner Dolly B. TraunerOwner Diana L. NolanCh. Millamors Mark of Dixieland Ch. Millamors TrademarkMillamors Music BoxCh. Millamors Mark TraditionCh. Millamors Rock Music Millamors Sparkling MusicMillamors Molly Brown Ch. LLL Charming Gold Brandywine Ch. De Artas Rock DancerLittle Judy of Wright WayRock Dancers Little RockCh. LLL Moongold Trapper De Artas Dancing MoongoldCh. Dancing Gold Muff of OakridgeCh. Phyner Gold JackpotOrange MaleBreederOwner Dolly B. TraunerCh. Models Bit-O-Whiz Ch. Moonshadows G Whiz Wee Bad Queenaire Ruby-Ruby Ch. Odysseys Keno WizQueenaire Whiskey Tenor Black Cherries JubileeJubilee Darin Do Ch. Morenos Critics Choice Ch. Phyner Bust My Buttons Phyner Kitchen Witch Ch. Phyner Sweet SuccessCh. Phyner Night Editor Phyner Morgana Le Fey Phyner MorticiaCh. Phyner Sweet WilliamOrange Sable Male Breeder Dolly B. Trauner Owner Betty AonaCh. Models Bit-O-Whiz Ch. Moonshadows G Whiz Wee Bad Queenaire Ruby-Ruby Ch. Odysseys Keno WizQueenaire Whiskey Tenor Black Cherries JubileeJubilee Darin Do Ch. Morenos Critics Choice Ch. Phyner Bust My Buttons Phyner Kitchen Witch Ch. Phyner Sweet SuccessCh. Phyner Night Editor Phyner Morgana Le Fey Phyner MorticiaCh. Queenaire Gambling Dude Ch. Moreno's Critics Choice Jubilees Rebel Ch. Phyner Bust My ButtonsCh. Phyner Night Editor Phyner Kitchen Witch Happy DancerCh. Bonners Lisastar Legacy Ch. Starlite Legacy Choco Bear Starlite Editors BWitched Phyner Black SorceressCh. Morenos Critics Choice Phyner SpellbinderPhyner Kitchen WitchCh. Moreno's Tuff To TopBlack MaleBreederOwner Julie Moreno Co-owner Dolly B. TraunerCh. Models Bit-O-Whiz Ch. Moonshadows G Whiz Wee Bad Queenaire Ruby-Ruby Ch. Odysseys Keno WizQueenaire Whiskey Tenor Black Cherries JubileeJubilee Darin Do Ch. Bonners Lisastar Legacy Ch. Starlite Legacy Choco Bear Starlite Editors BWitched Morenos Simply BittersweetPhyner Editors Talisman Morenos Copper PenniPhyner Rave ReviewsCh. Moreno's Buttercup BlossomOrange Female BreederOwner Julie MorenoCh. Great Elms Timstopper Too Great Elms Bobby Beam .Great Elms Dolly Ch. Sharels Southern B And BCh. Emcees Texas Pete Sharels Southern BelleDupres Sunshine Tulip Too Ch. Models Bit-O-Whiz Morenos Mr. G. WhizzMorenos Summer Rose Morenos Blossom Elegance G.W.Phyner Editors Talisman Morenos Sable TemptressMorenos Black Lace By Choice Pomeranian NovemberDecember 1991 45Behind The NewCh. Tim Sue high Lights ChablisOrange FemaleBreeder Sue Tim GoddardOwner Jean FockeCh. Stolanne's Classique CometOrange Sable Male BreederOwner Frances J. StollAmCan Ch. Millamors Rock Concert AmCan Ch. Chriscendo City Lights ROMX Can Ch. Chriscendo Chattelaine AmCan Ch. Tim Sues High LightsCh. Jolly Wee Macho of Moon Rock Ch. Tim Sues Angel SabrinaTim Sues Charlies Angel Ch. Millamors Trademark Ch. Millamors CopyrightMillamors Rock Rosette Tim Sues Pink ChampagneJolly Wee Tops For Mr. Tuffy Jolly Wees Lil PizazzCh. Jolly Wee Peppis PizazzCh. Thelduns Almond Fudge Ch. Bev-Nors Double FudgeBev-Nors Tarred And Feathered Ch. Bea Mary Hazy DayCh. Mar-lens Toby D of Browns Bea Mary Trinka of Early Day Mar-Dons Spice Ch. Millamors Moon Rock Ch. Dixieland Rock of Millamor Dixielands Veronica Ch. Stolanne Mystique StarletCh. O My Pattys Touch-O-Pepper O My Starmist MinuetteJodas Starkist of Patri-ArkO00Submitted by Lois HamillI was glad to see Sally Baugniets piece on Sebaceous Adenitis SA in the JulyAug issue. The Genodermatosis Foundation Sally mentioned is the same one I wrote about in my Yips Yaps letter of MayJune. Any interested dog person can ask to be put on the GRFs mailing list by using the address Sally mentioned GRF, Inc., 1635 Grange Hall Rd., Dayton, OH 45432. Two newsletters have been issued to date with another due in the Fall.While the GRF was started primarily through the efforts of Poodle people, they were farsighted enough to focus on genetically inherited skin diseases in all breeds. The GRF is continually trying to reach out to people with dogs of all breeds. Initially, they contacted representatives of the national breed clubs. However, very little response has been received from non-Poodle people.As I wrote previously, Diane Laratta is the chair for the GRFs Education Committee. She is also the newsletter editor. Diane and I have been corresponding since January. I had offered to act as a liaison between GRF and the APC. This offer was accepted. Id like to share a few interesting pieces of information. I told Diane about our Skin Disease Seminar and sent her a copy of the booklet that accompanied the talk. She has passed a copy of this booklet on to Dr. George Padgett of Michigan State University. Dr. Padgett is a well known, well respected geneticist and veterinary dermatologist. He is working on the GRFs test breeding regarding SA as well as a five year study on inherited diseases mentioned previously. Diane also wrote to Dr. Lothrop, our Seminar speaker, with no reply as of late July. The GRF met in April. A summary of the meeting is in the next newsletter. Apparently Dr. Padgett reported that SA is carried by a46 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian 1JBWQBMrecessive gene is passed on by bothparents rather than just one. A large uKLjL-Jdermatology conference was held outwest the end of April. At least one daywas devoted to SA. So far no further news on what othertopics were covered.The GRF has not selected its next project, as of late July. Diane mentioned a fatal skin problem in Bermese Mountain Dogs and a smelly skin problem in Cocker Spaniels as possibilities. Chances are the GRF will study what it gets the most demand for. "If the GRF starts getting letters from breeders regarding a particular problem, that may steer the GRF in that direction." I would add dog owners to that statement. Well, how about it Are Pom people interested in having research done into skin problems If so, which skin problem Do we have multiple skin problems, or do we have a variety of symptoms and names for the same condition Are we willing to take the time to write the GRF requesting research, describing symptoms, and collecting pedigrees I would hope so. Please take the time to respond. I received only one response to my last letter. A desperate young woman from Arkansas called me regarding her 4 yr old male. He was losing skin off his elbows and footpads as well as teeth and fur. He couldnt walk because of the problems with his legs. His skin was also turning black. I hope he is finding some relief from his condition until they figure out just what it is that he has.If you would like to see the GRF study Pom skin problems write to either the GRF address above, the APC Skin Disease Chair, Cheryl Jackson, 103816th Ave., Birmingham, AL 35205 or me, the GRF liaison to the APC, Lois Hamill, 4 Domenic Dr., Chelmsford, MA 01824Columbia Pomeranian Club Specialtyby Jean SchrollA very warm day greeted Pom exhibitors on July 12, but everyone was cheerful since it was our first warm day in some time.BEST IN SWEEPSTAKESAijas Lil Town HustlerJudging started promptly at the appointed hour with our Sweepstakes judge, Mrs. Phyllis Andrews getting right down to business. Her winner of the 6-9 mos puppy was Scatter Creeks Clown Prince owned by Alicia Jerry Heggerston. 9-12 mos puppy dog was Aijas Lil Town Hustler owned by Ingrida Gasaway.BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN SWEEPSTAKESPatchworks Smidge of Rodis6-9 mos puppy bitch was won by Nabobs Talk About Harlem owned by Nan Shartel, nice to see her entry here since she is a transplant to Oregon, 9-12 mos was won byPatchworks Smidge of Rodis owned by Diana Robert Solano. Smidge as she is known also went Best of Opposite Sex to Aijas Lil Town Hustlers Best In Sweepstakes.Mrs. Erin Hundley then took over the ring to do the Futurity judging. Her choice for Best in Futurity went to Maranthas Precious Cherub owned by Gloria Carlin from Southern California, up here visiting1BEST OF WINNERSJestoms Something Specialfriends with this stop on her agenda. Best of Opposite Sex went to members Ray Mooney Gladys Von Horn with Raintree Masterpiece.Mr. Ken Miller, who judged Regular Classes, started right on time and since you will find the winners elsewhere, I will only mention the big winners. Jessie Tom Stevens took Winners Dog Best of Winners with their homebred, Jestoms Something Special, a clear bright orange, something we seem to be losing. It is rare to see a brilliant orange these days. Winners Bitch was won by Nabobs Talk About Harlem, who is a nicely coated black. .BEST OF BREEDPinces Ebony Circus BearBest of Breed was won by a heavily coated black veteran, Pinces Ebony Circus Bear owned by Carol Pince.Both Winners Dog and Winners Bitch got 5 point majors. This win finished Tom Jessies dog,Jestoms Something Special.^jLWINNERS BITCHNabobs Talk About Harlem\OPlease dont forget to send payments with your ads, it makes it much easier for all involvedPomeranian RBWDBM NovemberDecember 1991 47Pappy Auction fitrocityBy Elizabeth DupuisOn Sunday, August 11,1991 a puppy auction was held in Cornwall, Ontario. This was the first in Canadian history What was on the auction block Well, over 50 AKC registered puppies They obviously crossed the border with little if any opposition. Yes, they were products of the Mid-West, but thats no news to any of us.Demonstrations were plentiful, but didnt succeed in stopping the event, yet they were able to disrupt a somewhat financially successful auction Members of the Canadian Humane Society, local clubs and caring veterinarians did what they could to help the cause.At least 10 puppies were confiscated by the Humane Society with the help of Dr. Janet Lalonde, a local vet. Most of the dogs were in serious distress and were forced to share a 2 x 3 area with as many as eight puppies varying sizes Their eyes were running with pus, was one news reporters statementCKC Director Eastern Ontario, Cathy DeBruyne was joined by a representative of the AKC, whose name was not given, and they both thoroughly checked the "paper work" on each puppy. Surprise, Surprise All was in order. There were absolutely no records of innoculations available for viewing... one of the rescued dogs, a Shepherd, died the next day of distemper. But the owner of the pet shop establishment, which was the host for thisrepulsive side show, insured everyone that his vet had personally examined every puppy hes ever purchased from reputable breeders Dear sir, I beg of you, who is your vetThe media coverage was terrific. After all, who doesnt feel empathy for a living carcass They played on the peoples emotions and were less than fair towards the puppy broker. Letters to the editor, in over 5 newspapers continue to pour in Hopefully this exposure will finally stir things upYes, there were two Poms available in the auctioa They were black with white feet, they brought in 50.00 a piece Need I say moreSo what next This is what I want to know. Federal involvement is the ideal solution, but why havent they already done so, years ago How can responsible dog enthusiasts, like ourselves, be so heavily scrutinized concerning our health papers when crossing the 49th, and these five week old pups cross in masses without a glance Perhaps we should travel at 300am in the morning The irony here is painfully felt. Cities throughout North America can freely ban various breeds but they wont do a thing about this Our governments lead us to believe that dog legislation is a municipal, state andor province area of concern. What a joke Once those puppies leave the USA for Canada or vice versa its FEDERAL responsibilityWell, enough said, for some reason I seem to have a headache. Please give this message some thought. See if there is anything you can do that might help. After all, hundreds of little pups will be grateful, so will their mothers. MembershipThe American Pomeranian Slub is devoted to encouraging the owning, breeding and exhibiting of the Pomeranian dog and the protection and advancement of this breed.Those who are interested in these principles and aims are encouraged to contact the Membership Secretary for details regarding membership.The increase in membership dues goes into effect for current members as of November 1,1991.Jerrie Freia, Membership Chairman PO Box 2775 Morgan City, LA 70381 504-384-7466 after 6pm CSTy Equipment, supplies, puppies, y showdogs. If youve got the need to move it, tMs is the place to do it see page 56 for rates and informationHALLMARKS has puppies available, sired by Ch. Chriscendo Contraband and Hallmarks Light and Music a Ch. Chriscendo City Lights son. Also a one yr old male, sired by BIS, BISS, Can, Am., Ch. Tim Sues Highlights. Geanene Hall, 259 E. Sage Creek Circle, Springville, UT 84663 801489-7943.Ch. Bev-Nors Toasted Fudge sire 1 Pom 1981, 1982, 1983, 24 Best in Shows, 5 Specialties, sire of 20 chs, and sire of the only black tan to ever go Best in Show, announces the arrival of 2 new litters. Ch. Bev-Nors Statesman - multi group winner, sire of 14 chs. announces the arrival of a new litter, dam is Ch. Bev-Nors N Southlands Who Me, group placer, Specialty Winner. 5 month old sable male sired by Ch. Bev-Nors Statesman out of a Ch. Southlands Toasted Fudge daughter, Bev-Nor Poms, Beverly Bill Norris, 7747 Meadow Rd., Pasadena, MD 21122 301 255-1343.48 November December 1991 Pomeranian 5JSWI10MINQXTmmeggo 3Ra XriPhoto info APC Summer Specialty n[ jMi May 24,1991, Midwest City, OK pgijudge, Roger Pritchard ITxsClass Stud Dog ClassHooziers Homeplace Kennel Famepresent Ch. Wee Rambo of Coys Top Mark and his family.Thanks to breeders June Coy and Jane Johnston.m'LV'DOGSTUDPHOTO___l-r Stud Dog, Ch. Wee Rambo of Coys Top Mark and Brenda Segelken Geneva Pennock, ownerD Ch. Fame Piece of the Rock and Diana Nolan Brenda Segelken, ownerD Ch. Rambos Double Rock Top Mark and Ann Walker Geneva Pennock Brenda Segelken, co-ownersD Ch. Fame King Linus and Leslie Segelken Brenda Segelken, ownerB Fame Gold Glitter mj ptd and Donna Riehm Geneva Pennock Brenda Segelken, ownersThanks Diana, Ann, Leslie and Donna for helping out at the Specialty.Thanks to the folks in Oklahoma It was a great weekendWatch for "Valentine" and "Sweetheart" a repeat breeding of Rocky in the ring this Fall. Limited stud service available and puppies due soon.Fame Hooziers Homeplace kennelPhil Brenda Segelken Geneva Pennock LongRt 2, Box 79 A-1 Rt 1Percy, IL 62272 Crawfordsville, IN 47933618 965-3278 317 794-4086Our deepest heartfelt condolences to Dick Fry and Jim and Jennifer Carlton on the loss of their wife and mother, Nancy Fry. We have lost an avid Pom lover, breeder and good friend. JPomeranian SJSWQBNovemberDecember 1991 49wm HM TM hjru3tm.mswby Laurie Sgmplgreprinted from the January 1985 Pomeranian ReviewI was a bouncing, furry and adorable Christmas puppy. I came bounding out of a big, funny-looking box with a giant red bow on Christmas morning. I missed the wannth of my mother and my littermates that morning, but I soon forgot about them in all the fun playing with my new human owners. They were small and a little bit rough. Sometimes those tiny fingers pulled my hair a little too hard... but I forgave them and licked them in my happiness at having so much attention lavished upon me.But soon I grew tired, and they wouldnt let me rest... they kept squeaking toys at me, and pushing me into boxes. This wasnt too bad for a while... I just tried to remain cheerful through it all, even though I was ever so tired. Finally when the smallest one started pushing doll clothes onto me, I just couldnt bear it any longer. I let out a growl and showed her my teeth, like I did to my playmates when they got too rough. Well this seemed to upset the larger humans terribly. They grabbed me by the scruff of the neck and spanked me, then put me in a large box which I realized was supposed to be my bed.How cold it was that first night without my canine family to snuggle up to. But, I was so tired I managed to sleep despite the cold. In the nights that followed, as the small humans began giving me some time to myself, I napped enough during the day that I wasnt so tired when night came. I became very lonely at night, and I couldnt help crying out for my mother and brothers and sisters. This upset the humans even more. They began yelling at me and smacking me with newspaper, the same thing they did all the time when I did my business.I just couldnt understand these dumb humans... every time I turned around they were screaming at me and throwing things at me. It just made me more and more frightened, and when I became frightened I wet, and when I wet they screamed at me. It seemed that there was no pleasing them. And the small ones, well, they soon grew tired of me, which was just as well because they were often so cruel, dropping me on the floor, pulling my ears and tail and trying to make me jump off of high things that were very scary. Then there was the teasing... they often liked to dangle tasty tidbits in front of me, but keeping them just out of my reach. How they laughed when I whined and jumped up and down.After a while I began to dislike these little humans, I even began to shudder when they came near. I took to hiding under furniture. Sometimes they would grab me brutally by the foot and try to drag me out. Thats when I50 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian. tJJllWQSMremembered my mothers lessons about how to defend myself. I used my little teeth to pinch their fingers and make them let go of me. Every time I did this there was a lot of screaming and crying, and then the family would ignore me for a while... but I could sense their feelings of displeasure. They grumbled at me a lot, and shouted at me most of the time. Now when I wet they really hit me hard, then tossed me outside in the freezing cold. Sometimes they would forget me for hours, and there were times when I thought I would die out there in the cold. But it didnt happen, they eventually remembered me.However, I didnt always get food and water when I wanted it. I grew, but I grew thin and scraggly. My beautiful fluffy coat that my breeder had washed and so carefully fluff-dried on that day I left, was now filthy and matted. I itched from the dirt, and could hardly see because of the dirt and hair crusted over my eyes.It doesnt matter now, that I cant see. There isnt much to see here, except for ugly rusting bars and large empty walls, and lots of big ugly dogs barking at me. The smell and the noise in here are unbearable, and once again I find myself longing for my mother and the rest of my canine family. But Im sure that I will never see them again. In fact I fear now for my very life, for last night my people took me to this terrible place, they called it "the pound."To me it is a dreadful canine prison. The dogs in here are all sad, desperate and lonely, but none of them are friendly to me. I dont understand what has happened to me or what I have done to deserve this horrible punishment. I tried to do all that was expected of me, but Im just a baby, you see, and I dont understand everything. I cant help crying now. I can still hear my breeders voice on the phone, saying, "Yes, well hold himfor Christmas...."d'cOeO' 09\o'Vje'WMe 100 NlOV oO 10W\ ocoe CO009This adorable little guy has personality to match his sweet face. Our thanks to the judges who loved him too. Nugget needs only single points to finish.OwnerHandlerEvelyn Conley 20075 Vining Rd. New Boston, Ml 48164f3 JX3V', .tStentawaysGold Nugget Co-OwnerMary Hechinger 2942 Demorest Rd Grove City, OH 43123w -yCo-OwnerEvelyn Conley 20075 Vining Rd New Boston, Ml 48164Neujahr Introduces\ 34Hra-Mr4Silver Meadows Jus A Lil TeddyOwnerEvelyn Newyear 4478 River St Willoughby, OH 44094Teddy is a welcome addition to our kennel. He is half brother to our first Champion -- Silver Meadows Ricochet. All our Neujahr Poms are loved and shown by Rollie Evelyn Conley.BreederJacquelyn Klein 4146 W. Lake Rd Silver Springs, NY 14550Pomeranian NovemberDecember 1991 519by Sally BquqnigtTo review the first article I wrote on this subject The Genodermatosis Research Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit corporation organized in 1990 by a group of dog breeders, owners and veterinarians. The information contained in these two articles was taken from printed material of this foundation.SA is an inherited disorder in which there is inflammation and destruction of the sebaceous gland. This results in the thinning and loss of hair, etc. on an SA affected dog. SA is not contagious.The Poodle Club of America is very active in SA research. The PCA has funded a test breeding of two Standard Poodles moderately affected with SA. The resulting litter of three males and one female are now in the homes of volunteers who are committed to caring for the pups long after the project itself ends.Punch skin biopsies are being taken on this test litter. This is the method currently being used to diagnose SA, although other methods are being explored."If all four puppies in this test litter develop SA, the mode of inheritance can be established with certainty as a simple one gene auto-somal not sex-linked recessive required both parents to be carriers genetic disease. If one or more dogs do not develop S A, the disease will be identified as polygenic more than one gene involved.1'"Knowing the mode of inheritance is essential to eliminating any heritable disorder. In addition, the systematic longitudinal study should reveal whether early diagnosis of SAis possible, and whether some treatments are more effective than others."Several veterinarians are working with experimental treatment of SA. Dr. Patrick Breen and Dr. Alice Jeromin of Cincinnati, Ohio are experimenting with the medical management of dogs affected with SA. Experimentation includes the use of Nizeral in the very early stages of SA. Nizeral reduces the production of Keratin which can plug hair follicles, causing hair loss. "Nizeral is expensive 10 pills cost 28.00. A dog must be on Nizeral at least two months to derive benefit.""Dr. Laurie Stewart, Tufts University and Dr. Steve White of Colorado State University are examining treatment of sebaceous adenitis with vitamin A analogs primarily in Vislas..... ""Dr. Helen Power, of Santa Cruz, California, is also working with vitamin A analogs and was an early pioneer with Accutane.""Lynn Brucker publisher of GRF Progress in SA Research continues to seek pedigrees and biopsy reportsof dogs with or without SA. She is putting together a comprehensive picture of the genetic disease and its spread. The resulting data base includes over 150 dogs with SA, and more than 120 pedigrees. The data are being analyzed statistically to answer the question "what are subclinically affected dogs""Subclinical - In the biopsy of a subclinically affected dog, we will see subtle, mild inflammation around some of the sebaceous glands. These are interspersed with normal appearing sebaceous glands. These dogs usually have no clinical symptoms of SA.""Genodermatosis Research Foundation continues efforts to contact and educate fanciers and breeders in other breeds in which SA has been reported. An Akita breeder has submitted photographs of SA affected Akitas. One Akita owner disclosed she had spent 4,000 to diagnose S A in her Akita. The veterinarians who saw the dog were not familiar with SA."Pomeranian breeders and owners, if you would like to participate in contributing to SA research through monetary support andor through submitting skin punch biopsies on suspected SA Poms, please contactThe Genodermatosis Research Foundation, Inc. 1635 Grange Hah Rd Dayton, Ohio, 45432 Tel. 513-426-7060Those wishing to contact Sally may write to herSally Baugniet, 411 S. State Street, Mishicot, WI54228TheAmerican Pomeranian lubwould like to wish everyone a happySCotiday SeasonFor our Pom lovers, we hope you enjoy the holidays with your favorite family member, your pom. How could you not We all know Pomeranians have the BEST personality of ANY BREEDDrive defensively throughout the holidays, and may 1992 bring you all the champion stock and obedience titles your heart desires52 NovemberDecember 1991 PomeranianWbcBmmm Mmwby Brenda HuttonThis article opens with lots of wonderful news from a class we dont hear from real often, UTILITY. It looks like lots of those dogs that have been working hard for years are really getting it together and showing the rest of the dogs how its done.UTILITYA really big CONGRATULATIONS to Jimmie Lawrence and CRICKETTES MIDNIGHT SONG CS CDX breeder Renee Lawrence for their new Utility Dog title. Previously reported was a 182.0 and a 177.0 with two placements from the Utility A class. They finished their title March 24 with a 191.0 and 4th place from Utility B under Mrs. S.K. Fulkerson. Their next passing score came April 7 with a 196.5 and 2nd place in Utility B under Mrs. P.A. Weaver. Not only did they place, but since they were entered in the B class, earned their first two OTCH points. Way to go, JimmieSpeaking of OTCH points, Roz Goltz and CH. PENRUS SUGAR PLUM FAIRY UD, CANBER UD breeder Roz Goltz Jessie Young out of CH. Jabils Pinto Hi-Tone CD x Penru Prima Ballerina OJabil CDX have been out there plugging away in both Open B and Utility B. Although theyve been earning scores in the mid 190s, its been difficult to earn those coveted placements. They broke a dry spell April 14 with a 190.5 and 1st place in Utility B at the Rhode Island KC under Linda Scanlon. This was good enough to earn them an additional 4 OTCH points the total in my records to-date is 15 OTCH points. Keep it up, Roz. Show those Goldens how its doneAnother Pom earning its way to an OTCH is I FIDGET IN STYLE UD owned by Joann Geeslin and Donna Crain Eddins breeder owners, and his dam is OTCH TWINKLE LITTLE SUPER STAR UD. They worked their way to a 197.5 and 2nd place in Utility B at the Greater Columbus Mississippi KC under P.A. Gjevre. This was enough to earn an additional 7 OTCH points, and I show them with a total of 36 points to date.Not at all to be outdone by all these OTCH prospects, Alice Lessard phoned me recently to tell me of her latest accomplishment with Zanny, CH. LESSARDS SHANGRILA OF JUBILEE CDX breeder Lorene Bradbury Sandra Logan and sired by CH. Moonshadows Mica. They showed in Utility A at the Lompac Valley Kennel Club, earned first place and HIGH IN TRIAL from Utility A no less. Phew I get dizzy just thinking about it. Keep up the outstanding performance Alice and ZannyOPEN ASherri and Joyce James have gone on to earn a CDX on SHERRIS SUMMER DELIGHT CD breeder MaryWoodall. While earning placements all the way, they heeled their way to a 183.5 and 1st place, at Skyline KC, a188.5 and 2nd place at Merrimac DTC, a 190.5 and 1st place at Chesapeake KC of Maryland, and a 187.5 and 4th at Virginia KC as an insurance leg. Nice jobTimothy and Horace White have completed three legs for a CDX on SOPHIE MARIE AKHENATEN breeder Charlotte Miller. They began in January with a 186.5 and 1st place at Acadiana KC under Mrs. J.A. Brown and finished in April with a 191.5 at Columbus KC and a 185.5 at Birmingham KC.NOVICE BPat Krause and CH. POMIRISH CHANCES DINA MITE breeder and co-owner Sally Baugniet out of CH. Pomirish Cr Puffs Only Chance x Pomirish Squirts Come Again recently earned a Companion Dog title. Their very fine record includes a 193.5 at Fox Valley DTC, a 195.5 and 1st place at Northwest Obedience Club of Suburban Chicago under K.F. Schmidt, a 195.0 at Greater Louisville TC under K.A. Buxton, a 192.5 at Louisville KC and a187.5 at Bloomington Indiana KC.APC membership chairman, Jerrie Freia, has earned another CD, this one on JANES AS SOUTHLAND TANNER breeder Jerrie and Charlotte Creed and out of CH. Southland Toasted Fudge x Janesas Bev-Nor Tanner. They did a wonderful job earning a 192.5 and 1st place at the Pomeranian Club of Greater Baltimore under Hal Cash, a 195.0 and 1st place at Upper Marlboro KC and winning a run off under Mrs. E.L. Knight, a 177.5 at Montgomery KC, and a 192.0 and 2nd place at Cahaba Valley KC. This is a truly remarkable performance considering Jerrie lives about two hundred miles from any obedience club and has learned almost everything she knows about training Poms from either books, or more likely, discussions and video tapes from Mary Vickers. At one time she was showing two Poms in Novice A at the same time, until one took time off for maternity leave. Congratulations Jerrie and TannerNOVICE AChuck and Jackie Inzerillo completed their first CD with CAESAR AUGUSTUS INZERILLO breeder Meghann West. They began with a low score of 172.0 and followed up with a 187.5 and 4th place and a 192.5 and 3rd place. Very nice improvement.Earning their first CD title is Kimberly Smith and FIRS GOLDEN CHILD-TOOTSIE breeder Larry R. Karol J. Smith. Their very fine record consists of a 195.5 and 1st place at April 6 at Greater Ocala Dog Club under R.H. Mullen. The following day earned them a 191.0 and another 1st place at Greater Gainesville Dog FanciersPomeranian NovemberDecember 1991 53Advertisers [IndexAllan, Mary ALLAYN..................................... 17Beverage, Mary ALLYMAR..............................7Carlton, Jennifer FRYS MAGIC POMS.........40Carrell, Tammy CARRELL............................... 3Central Arkansas Pom Club............................... 19Conley, Evelyn LYN-LEE...............................51Dahleriburg, Mr. Mrs. David ELAN............ 15Focke, Jean PINYON......................................... 5Goddard, Tim Sue TIM SUE...................... 12Hanson, Sharon JAN-SHAR.......................... IFCHeartz, Christine CHRISCENDO................... 13International Canine Genetics............................ 11Kneisler, Maria KNEISLER...............................7Letner, Victoria COURBETTE......................IBCLong Penneck, Geneva HOOZIERS...............49McCombs, Babe MI BABE............................. 19Newyear, Evelyn NEUJAHR...........................51Nolan, Diana SHADY PARK............................ 9Northern California Pom Club............................21Parkerson, Donna PRIMROSE.........................23Read, Kim JOART........................................ FC.lSegelken, Phil Brenda FAME...................... 49Stoll, Frances STOLANNE......................... 27,37Trauner, Dolly PHYNER...................... BC,32,33Turner, S.W. Brenda BRYN ROSE..............21Ward, Gary Diane ADINE......................28,29Advertising policies SpatesAds are placed in the magazine in the order they are received. Any ads that miss the issue deadline will be held for inclusion in the next issue. All photoswill be returned via 1st classFront Cover................................Back Cover...............................Inside Front Cover....................Inside Back Cover.....................Center Page Spread...................Full Page....................................34 Page.....................................12 Page....................................14 Page....................................Business Card 2 x 3.25"... Classified Ads...........................US Mail.Member Non-Member120.00 150.00100.00 125.00 90.00 110.00 90.00 110.00170.00 200.00 75.00 90.00 60.00 70.00 45.00 55.00 30.00 40.00 20.00 25.00 5.00 7.00\xtra100.00yr for Members onfylargesPhoto Reproduction......................................... 15.00eaTints grey backgrounds................................. 7_50Reverse white lettersblack backgrounds. 5 00Mortises photos less than .25" apart............. lO.OOeaBleeds photos printed to edge of page.... 20.00Lr omeranian J ndexAdines Chasing Rainbows................................. 28Adines Cheyenne Autumn................................. 29Adines Dance To My Beat.................................29Ch. Adines Dee Dee Dyna.................................28Ch. Adines Summer Secret................................29Adines Sweet Dream Devin...............................29Adines Uptown Girl of Annon...........................28Adines Yoyo................................................... 28Aijas Lil Town Hustler.......................................47Allayns bitch..................................................... 17Allayns Miz Scarlet............................................25Ch. Annons Litle Bit Of Dynamite...................29CanAm Ch. Chriscendo Calvin Klein................ 13Carrells Autumn Afterglo.................................... 3Carrells Sprout OTh Grt Elm...............................3Chriscendo Classica............................................ 44Courbettes U Stol My Heart.......................... IBCCh. De Artas Rock N Jessica................................ 9Ch. Elans Inferno............................................... 15Fame Gold Glitter............................................49Ch. Fame King Linus.......................................... 49Ch. Fame Piece of the Rock................................49Glen Iris Distant Winner....................................... 7Ch. Jan-Shars Catch A Rising Star................... IFCJan-Shars pups...................................................IFCJan-Shars Starlight Express...............................IFCJestoms Something Special................................47Ch. Joarts Golddust...........................................FCKingdoms Cinderella Romance......................... 25Luv-N Will Be Of Joart........................................ 1Maranthas Lil Petunia........................................ 44Mi Babe Alpha Alberto...................................... 19Mi Babe Czech It Out......................................... 19Moe-Best Two Time N Man............................... 28Morenos Buttercup Blossom..............................43Ch. Morenos Tuff To Top..................................32Ch. Odysseys Keno Wiz.................................... 44Nabobs Talk About Harlem...............................47Patchworks Smidge of Rodis............................47Pinces Ebony Circus Bear..................................47Ch. Primrose City Limits...................................... 7Ch. Rambos Double Rock Top Mark................ 49Ch. Phyner Carmella........................................... 33Ch. Phyner Gold Jackpot................................... BCSharels Southern Biyn Rose.............................. 21Silver Meadows Jus A Lil Teddy.....................51Stentaways Gold Nugget................................... 51Ch. Stolannes Classique Comet.........................27Sun Rays Rider Tornado............................... 43,44Tim Sues Duchess Sabrina ROMX................... 12Tim Sues High Dee Ho...................................... 23Ch. Tim Sue High Lights Chablis......................... 5Tresstique Dawn Of Meiimaur............................25Virginia Beaudette Belle, CD ............................ 28Ch. Watts-Scotia Little Do-Si............................. 29Ch. Wee Rambo of Coys Top Mark.................. 49November 1 is the deadline for the JanuaryFebruary - Junior Handlers56 SeptemberOctober 1991 Pomeranian^JS^WWSlBlLATE_I54 NovemberDecember 1991 Pomeranian SM JCOURBETTEgreets the New Year with...........Courbettes U Stol My HeartCh. Stolannes Classique Comet x Ch. Courbettes Fudge It Budget, CDrx- K9kONBEST OF WINNERSsCHAMPAIGN ILLINOISBAINES PHOTO 6 SMITHWe dont know if "Dara" stol Betty Moores heart, but we know that she stol a 5 point major and BOW award her first time in the show ringIt was a year ago at Christmas time that this much awaited for girl came into the world, and she has been a spirit of Christmas ever since. Many thanks go to the unselfish help of Renee McGrath and Frances Stoll tor making this spirit a realityCongratulations to Fran for finishing "Daras" father, Ch. Stolannes Classique Comet, in such fine styleOwnerBreederHandlerVictoria Leitner Rte 1, Box 338 Bonnie, IL 62816 618 279-3130Ch. Phyner Gold JackpotCh. Odysseys Keno Wiz x Ch. Phyner Sweet SuccessHis record in less than one year and at less than 2 years oldBISS............ 2Group 1sts.. 7 Group 2nds . 5 Group 3rds .. 2 Group 4ths .. 2 BOBS 26BreederOwnerDolly B. Trauner^ m p ^ ^ pwOtDwwwOOtDOuiwHandlerDonWalker503 663-6899OO w O O O O ^ O ^ w O^p^p^p^^^p^ft^p^p^p^n^p^pCo-OwnerJulieMoreno^ ^ ^ d e ^ ^ ^WwwOOwOwwwW"Svc11 cl Fl. wiSEATTLE KENNEL CLUBs- tlVthy GRoyEZIIvmr-Jackie is not yet being offered at public stud I----------------------------------....------.---------.------.- I -- - -^ y dfc^ r y ^XX