PomWorld - The global Pomeranian eMagazine - December 2013

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Welcome to the fifth edition of the Pomeranian eMagazine.

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Table of Contents

Pomeranians and Santa Paws………………………………………………………………………....1 BIS G.Ch CH Blue Moon & Lana's LA Ink ......................................................................................... 2 BIS G.Ch CH Blue Moon & Lana's LA Ink ......................................................................................... 3 Contact Details .................................................................................................................................. 4 Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 5 Featured Pomeranian - BIS G.Ch CH Blue Moon & Lana's LA Ink ...................................... 6 & 7 The Mistunderstood Merle By Cynthia Wallen ..................................................................... 8 to 10 Diofiore Pomeranians ...................................................................................................................... 11 Are You Thinking Of Buying A Puppy For Christmas? ........................................................ 12 to 14 Tinytots Pomeranians ....................................................................................................................... 15 Pomeranian Puppy Scam ..................................................................................................... 16 & 17 Beau James Pomeranians ..................................................................................................... 18 & 19 Dochlaggie Pomeranians .................................................................................................... 22 to 25 Pomeranian Grooming & Pomeranian Directory ............................................................. 26 & 27 Tooshay Pomeranians ..................................................................................................................... 28 Canton Pomeranians ...................................................................................................................... 29 Retained Deciduous (Baby) Teeth .............................................................................................. 30 Training your Pomeranian...................................................................................................... 31 & 32 Judging Pomeranians (and other breeds) in Bangkok Thailand .................................... 33 to 38 Lost Pomeranian, Beau Tran from Perth, Australia ...................................................................... 39 Pomeranian Health Group ............................................................................................................. 40 Pomeranian Guide Book ....................................................................................................... 41 & 42 TinyBears Pomeranians ................................................................................................................... 43 White Pomeranians ......................................................................................................................... 44 Pup Tents …………………………………………………………………………………………………..45 PuppyCage.Com ............................................................................................................................ 46 DoggieDinners.Com ........................................................................................................................ 47 PetLeads.Com ................................................................................................................................. 48 Pet collectables ............................................................................................................................... 49 Canine Boutique .............................................................................................................................. 50 Banner advertisers ……………………………………………………………………………….51 & 52 Pomeranian Grooming …………………………………………………………………………………53 Pomeranian Breeders……………………………………………………………………………..54 & 55 Arty Designs & Puppy Cages..........................................................................................…...56 PetLeads.Com & Canine Boutique ………………………………………………………………57

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When I bought my first blue-merle pet Pomeranian about a decade ago, I never dreamed I would breed a Best in Show winning merle. Our initial goal was to simply finish a blue-merle champion—we did that and more with our merle and tan bitch, GCH CH Dear Prudence RN ("Prudence").

Prudence is the third merle Pomeranian in history to finish her championship, and the first to achieve her Grand Championship.

She is also the first merle Pomeranian to show at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship and the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. She loves being the center of attention, so when I retired her from the conformation ring, we tried our hand in obedience, where she earned her Rally Novice title.

Her half-brother BIS GCH CH Blue Moon & Lana's LA Ink ("Tattoo"), however, has gone on to break even more records. At 4 years old, Tattoo is the first merle Pomeranian to achieve an all-breed Best in Show, multiple group placements (including three Group 1s), and his Silver Level Grand Championship.

Pictured above: Grand Champion Blue Moon's Dear Prudence RN

Exquisitely handled by Curtiss Smith, Tattoo is currently ranked as No. 13 in breed points and No. 10 in all-breed points (according to Canine Chronicle). He achieved both Bronze and Silver levels of the Grand Championship this year as well.

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Pictured above: BIS G.Ch CH Blue Moon & Lana's LA Ink "TATTOO"

Those who've shown the less traditional colors of Pomeranians know it's no easy feat—but his co-breeder, Lana, and I have enjoyed the challenge. We never know what reaction the judges will have when Tattoo enters the ring. I've heard everything from, "It makes me dizzy to look at him," to simply, "Wow!" Regardless of the judges' personal preference in color or pattern, I will say that I've always felt Tattoo has gotten a fair look. On days we leave the ring empty-handed, we are happy to at least have exposed the pattern to more judges and exhibitors.

Tattoo will be specialed on a very limited basis next year. We appreciate the support and encouragement from our fellow exhibitors and color enthusiasts, and couldn't have done it without you! We especially thank Curtiss Smith for not only flawless presentation of Tattoo and to all the judges who have recognized Tattoo's quality.

Lori Kamrath & Lana Price. 2013. Lana’s Pomeranians

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By Cynthia Wallen Beau James Pomeranians

The controversy concerning the merle pattern continues to circulate throughout the various breeds and kennel clubs throughout the world. Much of the controversy is based on misinformation and fear of the new or untried within various breeds of dogs.

In the Pomeranian breed in the USA the merle pattern came to the attention of the show fancy in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. The pattern was Pictured above : Grand Champion Blue Moon's Dear Prudence RN accepted in the Pomeranian breed for American Kennel Club registration in the 1990’s. The popularity of the merle pattern began to rise almost immediately in the show fancy and by the 2000’s there were 3 merle pattern Champions registered with the American Kennel Club.

The verified history of the merle pattern in the Pomeranian breed registered with AKC traces back to a single dog, Prince Albert XXXII- AKC #TC221687, Date of birth- December 12, 1983. He was obviously a red merle-as his registered color was orange sable. Most likely the dog behind him that was a blue merle was Prince Albert XXX-who was AKC registered as a silver. Prince Albert XXX was born in the 1960’s. At this time the origin of the pattern in the Pomeranian breed in the USA traces back about 45 to 50 years with AKC registered Pomeranians. In the earlier years DNA was not used to trace lineage-therefore it will take more research to determine earlier merle pattern Pomeranians prior to that time.

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been stated as a valid reason to DQ the merle pattern in the Pomeranian. Those negative experiences have been the result of breeding a merle pattern dog to a merle pattern dog. There is a 25% chance of blindness or deafness if merle is mated to merle. Those negative occurrences can be avoided by simply adhering to the rule of never breeding two merle pattern dogs together. One rule-and it is a simple one. The fear factor of working with a gene untried in a breed is not beneficial to the Pomeranian breed-and indeed the result of a DQ would have been disastrous! The merle gene was already popular and established within the breed over a long period of time when the subject of a DQ was pushed forward. The DQ for a blue eye should also be removed-as a blue eye has no health risks associated with it-and is inherent in the merle pattern. It is an unfair burden to those working to produce the absolute best in quality for the breed. The show breeders working with the merle pattern are doing a magnificent job, and to handicap their efforts is simply not in the best interest of the breed.

The merle gene is a dominant gene-and produces merle about 50% of the time. If there is a question in a breeder’s mind whether one of the offspring of a merle is indeed a merleDNA tests exist which can identify the merle pattern in the offspring.

The sable gene tends to hide the merle spotting pattern if the dark patches are not large and prominent. In cases where the merle spotting pattern is not evident, the dog is termed a cryptic, or phantom or cloaked merle. The presence of a blue eye, or blue flecks in the eye mean that the dog is a merlePictured above: BIS G. Ch CH Blue Moon & Lana's LA Ink whether the pattern is "TATTOO" evident or not. Blue eyes are an inherent eye color that goes with the merle pattern and do not present a health risk. The merle gene acts upon dark colors only! A good rule to produce merles of distinct pattern and desirable base color is to breed only to dark colors such as black, black & tan, chocolate, chocolate & tan, and I have successfully bred blue to merle as well. I have also bred black & tan parti, as well as chocolate parti to merle with excellent results. The base color is the color of the dog minus the merle spotting pattern. The lighter base colors of blue, chocolate, with or without tan are the most desirable. The merle gene does not act upon the lighter colorssuch as white or cream-and those should be avoided. The offspring would all have to be DNA’d to determine which offspring were merle as it would not be evident if they had brown eyes. For over 14 years I have produced merle with an eye to quality-and the results have been excellent. They have been sound, hardy, athletic and healthy as well as intelligent Poms-and the type has improved quickly as I used top quality show bloodlines 9

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to ensure each generation was better than the last. I have encountered no serious health problems of any kind and now have merle Poms worthy of the AKC show ring.

Since the early days of the first merles in the fancy here in the USA-the merles have improved in type dramatically and recently we recorded the first Best In Show win by a Merle Pomeranian. These are a few of his accomplishments posted by one of his owners!

He is co-owned by Lori Kamrath and Lana Price and handled exclusively by Curtiss Smith.

BIS Gch CH Blue Moon & Lana's LA Ink "TATTOO" Finishes this year with 6 Group placements, winning Group 3 times and a Best in Show! He is ranked # 13 in Breed Standing and #10 in All Breed Standings. Tattoo has exceeded our wildest dreams with his achievements in no small part to Curtiss Smith. Curtiss handles Tattoo exquisitely! Thank you to all the judges that recognized Tattoo's beauty and type.

Thank you especially to all Tattoo's supporters that have had such kind words of encouragement for us. It is greatly appreciated!!!! What a year!!!!

I believe this says a lot about the results of the efforts of the American show breeders in working with the merle gene intelligently and always with an eye to quality! We should all be diligent in working to eliminate prejudicial language in the show standards for Pomeranians all over the world. Join the breeders working with the exotic colors in quality to fill the show rings around the world with outstanding examples of Pomeranians of all colors and patterns! This breed offers a rainbow of colors-and we should not be remiss in showing them in true quality to the world!

Cynthia Wallen 2013 Beau James Pomeranians http://www.beaujames-pomeranians.com/

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Lots of people consider buying a puppy for Christmas for a range of reasons.

Puppies are fun to play with and give you and your family unconditional love. A puppy should never become part of your family on an impulse purchase. A puppy should not be confused with a toy or any other material possession. It's not something to be enjoyed or used when you want to, and then set aside until you want to play with it again.

The holiday season is an incredibly hectic time of year. For the majority of people, this time of year is far too busy to even consider the extra responsibility of purchasing a new puppy. Acquiring the right puppy should never be carried out with haste, emotion, or impulse. It will require time to evaluate precisely the type of puppy ideal for your family situation. Further time will be required to talk to breeders in order to discover more about their dogs' characteristics, temperaments, and health clearances. Puppy purchasers are often required to wait months for the ideal puppy. The selection process is vital, because adding a dog to your family is a long term commitment. One of the worst decisions you could make is to buy a puppy for Christmas simply because it's cute and on offer at the time.

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met. Otherwise you may end up selling or giving him away because you simply can’t cope with all the demands he puts on you.

There are lots of ramifications to owning your very own puppy. While it may be a great idea, the novelty can soon wear off if you don’t plan properly. Here are the pros and cons of buying a puppy and all that entails (no pun intended.)

We’ll start with the many cons. Whether you love small dogs, big dogs, Pomeranians, Labradors, Chihuahuas, Poodles, Terriers, Great Danes or any of the many other breeds available, you have to remember that a puppy won’t always stay the size he is when you first introduce him to your family home.

They get BIGGER!!! Obviously some breeds get bigger than others but you need to consider whether you have the space to care for a full grown dog. Do you have a decent size back yard or do you live in a high rise block of apartments? Your puppy may not need lots of open space but the adult dog will so he can run around all day and wear himself out.

Puppies must be house trained. If you have expensive carpet in your home, you may want to think twice because accidents will happen, especially in the early weeks or even months. They don’t mean it, but unless you train them well, they’ll simply do it wherever they want to, until the training kicks in.

Puppies bark…some more than others. Some bark for no reason and others bark whenever there’s a noise or just for attention. If you have a baby, this may not be the best fit for your home right now. Having a baby and then getting a new puppy is a bit like having two babies but each has to be cared for differently.

You have to puppy-proof your home because puppies will chew on anything within their reach.

Socks, shoes, newspaper, the mail, kids’ toys, carpets and rugs, cushions on the couch, pillows, bedding, underwear and even things around your Christmas tree. So everything needs to be kept permanently out of puppy’s reach except for the toys you have to keep buying him because he’ll destroy them all quickly.

Now it’s time to think of your budget because your puppy is going to put a big dent in it. You need to register your puppy, get him desexed, buy him food, bowls for food and water, learn about dog nutrition to ensure you’re buying the right foods and pay vet bills whenever he gets sick or has a problem that needs attention.

He needs bedding and a set up for him to sleep in. This could be an outside small dog house or it could be a crate. It depends on the breed and if he will mainly be an outside or inside dog when he gets bigger.

Your puppy will need regular grooming to ensure he stays clean. Usually you have to pay a professional to do it properly but you may wash him yourself to save money. Puppies love to dig holes. They’ll try digging under fences or wherever they smell something interesting. A puppy’s sense of smell is much greater than that of a human’s sense.

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he’ll certainly shower you with unconditional love and affection all day long. That’s one of the biggest pros about having a puppy.

A puppy is a great companion for anybody, whether you have a family or live alone. It doesn’t take much to keep him occupied and he’ll be loyal for his entire life, unlike many human friends. You decide what breed you want to get but do your research.

If you love small dogs, a Pomeranian is a great pet. He’s intelligent, loving, friendly and obedient and you can even enter Pomeranians in competitions when they’re old enough and have had sufficient training.

Of course, there are other breeds that can also do the same thing. If you prefer big dogs, a Labrador is a very intelligent, loving pet. That’s one reason why they’re used as Seeing Eye dogs.

It can be easier to love a puppy than a child at times. They don’t talk back. They don’t need the “latest gadgets and clothes.” They’ll love you unconditionally and even if you scold them for something they did wrong, they have such short memories that it won’t matter. They’ll find all sorts of ways to make you laugh and feel good, even if you’re stressed or depressed.

The pros list may be shorter than the cons list but it’s just as powerful. It’s up to you whether you do buy a puppy for Christmas or not. But you must weigh up all the long term ramifications before making that final decision. Do as much research as possible. Talk to breeders of the breed you intend buying before you actually buy it. That’s the best way to get the full picture, not from some pet shop or sales person eager to sell you any pet they have. To avoid many of the problems encountered by new puppy owners do not impulsively purchase that cute puppy in the window of your local pet shop.

Purchase your puppy from a reputable registered dog breeder. Ideally a breeder who is also an active dog show exhibitor.

If you’re considering buying a puppy for Christmas, you must weigh up all the pros and cons listed above as well as doing your own research to ensure that your Christmas gift isn’t going to be returned because you can’t cope.

You owe it to yourself and to your new family member to make the best choice. There’s a huge difference between visiting someone who has a puppy and taking full responsibility for raising one yourself. www.pomeranian.org. Copyright D. Leo. 2013

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There are many more scams around than there ever used to be. It’s partly due to the internet and how people can manipulate information to get what they want, namely the money in your pocket.

A common scam is related to selling dogs, and is often targeted at buyers looking to purchase a Pomeranian puppy.

The dogs are real but aren’t the property of the scammers. Photos are taken of stolen dogs or in other ways. Sometimes photos are photo shopped to look genuine.

Lots of people love dogs which is one reason why it works so well.

Put yourself in the shoes of somebody who wants to get a dog to care for. Now imagine you don’t really have much money but you want a good quality breed such as a Pomeranian. So you start looking out for ways to buy your precious dog.

You log onto your computer because that’s the fastest way to find what you want. Unfortunately, it’s also such an easy way for others to con you. After looking through some ads, you suddenly see one for a white Pomeranian puppy. It sounds great and the photos are amazing. Your heart is already fluttering.

Then you see the price…$250. You rub your eyes and shake your head in disbelief. Wow!!! You have hit the jackpot. A beautiful white Pomeranian puppy at a bargain price. You should grab it before someone beats you to it. The dog should sell for $1200 or more from a reputable show Pomeranian breeder and this should set off alarm bells immediately.

But wait, shouldn’t you investigate further? This is where the scammers outwit you. There’s only ever an email address and the account is usually new. The photos you see are great so you email and ask for more photos. They say they don’t have any more photos because “their camera broke” or some other fake story. It’s actually because they have taken photos of someone else’s dog and did it quickly so the owner wouldn’t know.

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Naturally you’ll ask why the dog is so cheap. They may say someone in the family is very ill and they need to raise funds for surgery (or some other equally lame, false excuse). Then they’ll say they’re from a different country so you’ll have to wire them the money because their country doesn’t accept Paypal or bank transfers. Never pay using Paypal or Western Union. When purchasing a puppy via the internet only pay by direct deposit into a Bank Account.

You’re told they’ll ship the dog to your local airport once they have the money. But IF you’re foolish enough to actually send the money, they’ll just keep asking for more for different expenses such as taxes, custom issues and cargo storage, etc. Suddenly it doesn’t sound so cheap.

BEFORE sending any money, ask for a video of the Pomeranian. Ask for the phone number of their vet so you can confirm the details are true. It’s likely they’ll say they can’t give you these pieces of information and then they’ll say they have other interested buyers but want to give you first choice seeing you were “fortunate” enough to have replied first.

Ask for information and photos of the puppy’s parents. Google them to see if they exist. Reputable, registered, show breeders usually have a website to confirm they’re legitimate. Check the details to see if it’s the same info as what they have told you. If there’s a contact number, ring it to see who answers and where they’re from.

Never buy a dog online without doing lots of homework. Only buy through a reputable, registered, show breeder who you can check out. Ask for references and as much other information as you can. Genuine sellers will also ask you lots of questions because they want to ensure the puppy goes to a good home. Scammers aren’t interested in knowing that stuff so that should also set off the klaxons in your brain.

A Pomeranian puppy is a gorgeous pet but don’t risk being scammed because your eyes light up at the thought of owning such a beautiful animal. Be smart and check your facts.

It’s better to be safe than sorry. Scam artists are so clever today that they really can get people to part with their money very easily. Make sure that you’re not gullible enough to be one of them.

www.pomeranian.org. Copyright Denise .Leo 2013

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Pomeranian Grooming This comprehensive guide will show how you can achieve that immaculate ‘Best in Show’ look on your own Pomeranian. Give you and your Pomeranian the winning edge at Dog Shows, or simply to show off your beautiful Pomeranian to your friends and family.

Learn how to easily create the Teddy Bear Pomeranian look for your pet Pomeranian. Just like a professional Pomeranian groomer.

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By the time Pomeranian puppies get to about six weeks old, they grow deciduous teeth, usually called baby teeth. Starting at about four months old, these teeth are replaced by the stronger, permanent teeth. It can take three to five months for a small puppy to replace the baby teeth with the stronger, permanent ones and this process is often slower for smaller puppies.

Occasionally these permanent teeth don’t grow under the deciduous teeth and push them out. If your puppy has both teeth at the same time, it’s known as retained deciduous teeth. In a Pomeranian, this will generally involve the upper and lower canine baby teeth being retained.

Pictured above: Pomeranian puppy with a retained baby tooth

What are the exact symptoms and signs of retained baby teeth?

If a Pomeranian puppy has retained his baby teeth, you’ll notice a permanent tooth appear next to the baby tooth it should have pushed out. The permanent tooth can appear beside or in front of the baby tooth. It’s common for Pomeranian puppies to have retained baby teeth.

Consider risks connected with the retention of baby teeth If your Pomeranian puppy has baby and permanent teeth, the mouth gets quite crowded. This can displace permanent teeth so they grow at a bad angle. This abnormality may even cause the jaw not to grow normally. The baby teeth may rub against the roof of the pet’s mouth, causing pain and injury. Infections or an abscess can occur as a result.

Check your puppy’s mouth every week up until about nine months of age for signs of retained or irregular teeth. Talk to your vet if you suspect there are retained teeth. Removing the retained teeth and de-sexing your puppy are procedures that can both be done at the same time.

Denise Leo 2013. From The Pomeranian Guidebook. http://www.pomeranian.org/guide_book

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Top Training Tips & Secrets by Denise Leo Training your Pomeranian, Top Training Tips and Secrets by Pomeranian breed authority Denise Leo of Dochlaggie fame. Denise Leo has been Breeding & Exhibiting Best in Show winning Supreme, Grand Champion & Champion Pomeranians since 1975.

Breeder/Exhibitor of 80+ Champion Pomeranians.

Pictured above: The Author.

This comprehensive guidebook will teach you how to easily train your Pomeranian puppy.

Topics covered include; starting your new puppy off on the right paw, basic dog training for owners and puppies, house training for puppies and older Pomeranians, housebreaking fundamentals, teaching the commands "COME" "STAY" and "SIT", teaching your Pomeranian tricks, dealing with behavioral problems, aggressive behavior, how to control excessive barking, how to deal with nipping or biting, chewing, jumping on people, teaching your Pomeranian to enjoy grooming, training a show Pomeranian puppy, baiting, gaiting, table training. .

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By Yvonne Meintjes

Pictured ar left to right : Kik, President, Johan Schepers, foreground left Secretary Mr T. , Edwina Thomas, Yvonne Meintjes, Mrs Chatterjee and Partha and foreground right Johan Schepers’ partner.

Edwina Thomas and I were privileged to be invited to judge in Thailand on 27/28 September. Two full all breeds shows were held each day over the two days and judged by four judges from Australia, Netherlands and India.

We were treated like royalty from the moment we stepped off the plane and met our "minder" Kik! Kik was delightful and took us to tailors to get suits made for Katie our daughter for junior handling. We were then treated to all the sights and tours which we could squeeze in before judging. Our co-judges were the well-known Partha Chatterjee, Johan Scheepers, Edwina and myself. Both of our co-judges brought along their partners and we all had a mist enjoyable stay which included an evening river cruise and dinner. There was much laughter and gaiety and the mood was wonderful. Not was great to see such a young committee in charge of the show. Mr T, the Secretary of the club also shows Pomeranians and was delighted with our judging, which was just as well! None of them showed which was refreshing.

Edwina judged group 5 first in the morning which included some 28 Pomeranians both locally bred and imported and this set the scene for a weekend of many Poms being awarded the highest honours over the two days!

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I judged group 5 in the afternoon including the 28 Poms but first I had to brush up on my breed standards for the two local breeds in Thailand which were in abundance at the show! These breeds were the very interesting and attractive Bang Keow (pronounced "bung keeauw") which is a spitz dog usually orange and white (pictured later in this article) and of course the Thai Ridgeback which bears little resemblance to the Rhodesian Ridgeback we know so well other than they both have a ridge.

This equipped me with a little knowledge having gone through copious pics of both breeds and learned the standards to the best of my ability, so that I felt confident to select what I felt to be the Best of Breed in each breed.

Interestingly although we were not present for any of each other's judging, Edwina selected the same BOB winner in Poms, Siberians, Bang Keow and Thai ridgeback! Great minds or fools we don't know! Lol. In fact the judges were kept in a VIP room away from the hall while each judge went through their paces. No discussion between judges enforce all judging is completed in Thailand allowed! Not even each other......lol!

For my Pom awards, starting with Baby puppy, I was spoilt for choice as they were just impeccably presented, trained, of beautiful type and handled to perfection. It was astonishing to realize that most were only three months old. Dogs and bitches were shown together. Perfectly lead and show trained! My award went to a bitch puppy with the most beautiful head and expression with sound buoyant action. This class was probably the strongest overall. Type throughout the breed was excellent and in my opinion the top winners could win anywhere.

In fact then BOB dog who then went on to win the group under Edwina Thomas and group and Best in Show under me has just travelled to America to the Eukanuba circuit and made up on five point majors over the weekend! This dog was bred in Canada and sold to Bangkok where he has done extremely well in just a fee short months. When I did group specials I chose a Pom for Baby in show, a Pom for Puppy in Show, Junior in Show and of course Best in Show. They were Pictured above: Multiple Bis Gr Th Ch Hitime's What the Inferno certainly of high quality as I am always a little hard on my own breed it was easy to award these beautifully presented and typical Pomeranians.

The only slight criticism of some was they could have been sounder but overall the top winners were sound. Size was excellent and heads and expressions, although some American type influence, there were many English style as well.

The exhibitors were absolutely exemplary in their behavior with exceptionally good sportsmanship displayed both in and out of the ring. We could learn some lessons from the well-mannered Thai exhibitors.

We do hope to return someday again, as Bangkok is one of our most favourite destinations!

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Pictured above: Multiple Bis Gr Th Ch Hitime's What the Inferno.

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Pictured above: Class of baby puppies showing consistency of quality.

Pictured above: Johan Schepers judging class of puppy dogs.

Pictured above: White puppy.

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Pictured above: R/U Best of Breed Pomeranian.

Pictured above: Bangkeouw dog. National dog of Thailand

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Pictured above: Reserve Best in Show winner.

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Pomeranian Colors and Patterns. The Pomeranian colors explained.

Learn about the Pomeranian Breed, Correct movement, what is the correct Pomeranian side gait? Correct and incorrect Pomeranian heads explained, Characteristics of the Pomeranian Dog, Famous Pomeranian Owners & Interesting Pomeranian facts, purchasing your Pomeranian, Pomeranians with small children & other pets.

Pomeranians for apartment residents and working owners, Gender-Specific Pomeranian Personalities.

Introducing the Pomeranian to Your Household, Hints for “Pom-Proofing” Your House Your Pomeranian’s Documentation, Thoughts on Nutrition for your Pomeranian, Learn how to read dog food labels, Rawhides, Chews and Treats. Human foods which can be dangerous to dogs, House Training & Crate Training for your Pomeranian, Coprophagia- How to cure this disgusting habit, Crates/xPens for your Pomeranian, Pomeranian Puppy Transition, Socializing your Pomeranian Puppy, Common Health Issues Affecting Pomeranians, Choosing Your Pomeranian’s Veterinarian, Should You Spay or Neuter Your Pomeranian?

Breeding & Exhibiting Pomeranians, If you do decide that breeding and exhibiting Pomeranians is for you, tips to get you get started. Traveling with Your Pomeranian, Caring for Your Aging Pomeranian, Home Cooking for your Pomeranian and more.

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