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Pomeranians ………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………….... 1 Patagonic Kennels .............................................................................................................................................. 2 Patagonic Kennels .............................................................................................................................................. 3 Contact Details ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Shallany Pomeranians ....................................................................................................................... 6 & 7 Dochlaggie Pomeranians........................................................................................................................... 8 to 11 Tinytots Pomeranians ...................................................................................................................................... 12 Ferona Kennels................................................................................................................................................. 13 Son Shine Pomeranians.................................................................................................................................... 14 Ebony Russell – Ch Pomquest Impossible Dream ............................................................................................ 15 Diofore Pomeranians ....................................................................................................................................... 16 Jenuwane Pomeranians ................................................................................................................................... 17 Canton Pomeranians ............................................................................................................................... 18 & 19 Judging Trip to Thailand and India by Yvonne Meintjes and Edwina Thomas……………………………………..20 to 25 Your Pomeranian’s Diet and Weight problems. ..................................................................................... 26 to 28 Obsessive Dog Disorder .................................................................................................................................. 29 Why do Pomeranian puppies cost so much? …………………………………………………………………………………… 36 to 32 St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog by Roberta Malott ...................................................................................... 33 Pet Collectibles ................................................................................................................................................. 34 White Pomeranians.......................................................................................................................................... 35 Welcome to my Home & Training your Pomeranian Grooming ...................................................................... 36 Canine Boutique ............................................................................................................................................... 37 Doggie Dinners ................................................................................................................................................. 38 Pomeranian Alopecia Survey ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 39 Training your Pomeranian ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...40 & 41 Lost Pomeranian………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 42 Pomeranian Health Group ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 43 The Pomeranian- Discover all about the Pomeranian Dog ..................................................................... 44 & 45 Pomeranian tents………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 46 Puppy Cage.Com……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 47 Pet Leads………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 48 Banner advertisers ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 49 & 50 Pomeranian Grooming …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 51 Pomeranian Breeders…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 52 & 53 Arty Designs & Puppy Cages..........................................................................................…....................54 PetLeads.Com & Canine Boutique ………………………………………………………………………………………………….55
It is always a great privilege to be invited back to officiate in any country, let alone a first time appointment! This was our second time judging in Bangkok – for the Thailand Kennel Club this time – and our first time to India arriving in Bangelore and judging in Mysore – the heart of the Imperial Palace! In Bangkok we were hosted by the President of the Thailand Kennel Club – Wanida Busakornnunt – and privileged to share the judging panel with Mr Mukul Vaid and Mr Thomas Lim. The family and husband (Uncle) of the President were very welcoming and treated us like celebrities, taking us to an array of gorgeous restaurants and sights including a fantastic lunch with the owner of the Best in Show Yorkshire Terrier – Ms Nanta Tansacha – owner of a fabulous Chinese restaurant and the famous Nong Nooch Tropical Garden and Resort which hosts several thousand visitors on a daily basis, which is based in the Pattaya area of Thailand. We arrived on Thursday late evening and of course started off Friday shopping at MBK – what else?? After a day of finding wonderful fabrics and souvenirs we had a lovely evening dinner with our co-judges. Thomas Lim’s wife Nancy was absolutely delightful and made sure everyone tasted the best Thai cuisine!!
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Saturday Edwina judged over 30 Pomeranians (amongst about 170 dogs of differing breeds) and I judged the next day. Our judging was very similar but I seemed to have a couple of extra dogs on my day, which gave slightly different results.
There were two shows per day which were judged by all the judges so we all judged all groups but they ran together. It worked out that two of my group winners were sent through to my Best in Show lineup and I had winners from the other three judges send through two each respectively so it worked out quite well that each Specials judge got to see the six other groups judged by other judges.
The baby puppy classes are mixed and shown at the beginning. A gorgeous lineup of babies was shown but my pick, which was the same as Edwina’s as I found out later, was a baby bitch of around 3 months, gorgeous type, very confident with a lovely head and expression, well placed ears and fabulous movement. I went on to place the Pom Baby in Show as Edwina’s group 5 winners were in my
The males I judged were mixed, some quite coarse which could have had better placed ears, but lovely outlines, others lovely type and gorgeous faces, and one or two with beautiful type but incorrect coat texture, which was a real pity as the one was truly magnificent. The owner spoke to me afterwards saying he thought he could see I liked his dog but was I hesitant because of the coat texture. He agreed. Most of the dogs were beautifully trained and behaved and movement was good in most but a few. Some real show ponies and some difficult decisions. There were three that really stuck out and those were my BOB dog, Runner up Best of Breed which was a Junior dog and another which was Reserve Challenge dog. Junior went on to Junior in Show and BOB went on to 3rd Best in Show
Bitches were also mixed type and some were out of coat but overall some lovely types with good heads and expressions, balanced and sound coming and going. There were one or two which could have been sounder, but then their type and overall balance was also not as good as others. It is never one thing, I always find if one thing is out of whack it usually follows that there are other things as well.
My Challenge bitch was from the Open class, which Edwina did not have but my Reserve Challenge bitch was the puppy Edwina gave Challenge to. There were a couple of other bitches I really liked including a young Junior bitch, but she was beaten by the Junior dog. Again some difficult decisions but what a joy judging my own breed! We have been promised another appointment next year and this time they want to organize two Pomeranian Specialties for Edwina and I to judge.
There was a great depth of quality in the other breeds I judged, greater that the last visit, including a lovely Siberian Husky, a beautiful Yorkshire Terrier I awarded Best in Show to, and a gorgeous Pekingese of absolute correct type and stature which went on to win Reserve Best in Show in three shows and recenty won Winners Dog in a Pekingese National in America judged by Diana Burvee, Peke Specialist. Finding such beautiful dogs is what I enjoy most about judging and then finding out not only what they have won before but what they go on to win. Our last Bangkok trip both Edwina and I found a fabulous Pom Ch Thai/USA Hi Times What the Inferno “Danny” whom we awarded Best in show to. He has gone on to America where he won the American Pomeranian Specialty National 2013 and has since reached top Toy and Top Pom in America with dozens of groups and Best in Show wins under his belt handled by the very able Curtis Smith. We stayed in Bangkok for about a week and had an absolutely fantastic time, wined and dined and entertained by the best hosts! Leaving was very sad but we flew on to India where we were met by Dr Narendra and his committee who treated us to dinners, sights and fantastic entertainment. We toured the famous Mysore Palace, home of the King, and were treated like VIP’s everywhere we went. We were almost asked for autographs! They even had the reigning Maharani to visit us at the start of the show on the Sunday. This was a great honour and a very humbling experience. We were on radio, TV and newspapers and had pics taken everywhere!! I still wonder who the people thought we really were!! The dogshow was one of the events timed perfectly to fit in with a huge festival which ran for several days and we had in excess of a thousand people watching our judging!! It was very festive and very noisy and I don’t think I have had quite so much fun judging 75 GSD’s with owners and families hooting and shouting, bouncing footballs and blowing noisemakers while trying to assess the up to 12 dogs in the ring at a time!! My BOB was a gorgeous bitch who has apparently racked up many awards – a real beauty. In fact every class winner and runner up received huge applause – even fourth placed! I suppose in a lineup of 12 to win fourth is a huge thing as the competition is very very strong in that breed. My GSD went on to win 3rd Best in Show under me later in the evening.
There was only one Pom, which was very disappointing – a male of lovely type but particularly dirty teeth – however he was my group winner. The bitch was totally off type with long straight hair, big ears and lacking in bone – looked almost crossbred – which I nil awarded.
I judged nearly 300 dogs on that Sunday and after starting late due to some pomp and ceremony, at 11am, I only finished judging Best in Show well after 9pm – so it was a particularly long but delightfully enjoyable day. Four shows were run concurrently on that day!
The hosts in India, President of the Mysore Kennel Club and the President of the Kennel Club of Mysore, plus both committees and our co-judges who included Mr CV Sudarsan Secretary of the Kennel Club of India, who was absolutely delightful. We were taken to several sights including the famous Bird Park, National Park – home to the famous Bengal Tigers (we didn’t see any though), Musical Fountains, Mysore Palace, Bangalore Palace, Ashram Temple and the most beautiful Bonsai Garden which is tended and nurtured by the Priest of the Ashram Temple.
Again the shopping was simply superb!! The prices were unbelievable and we picked up some
Overweight Pomeranians
Your Pomeranian’s Diet and Weight problems. Most dog owners are concerned about their dogs becoming overweight. This is especially true with toy dogs, including Pomeranians. Because he’s already very small, it doesn’t take much for him to be too thin or too fat. Because your dog is furry, it can be hard to tell if he’s carrying extra pounds or if it’s just the fur. Even a meagre one pound of weight can make a Pomeranian look much fatter because of his initial size. If your dog was a Husky, the one pound wouldn’t make any difference. Until your dog reaches two years of age, don’t be overly concerned about weight because he’s in his growth phase. Once he reaches two years of age, then he’s an adult and his weight should stabilise. As a puppy grows, he can gain weight rapidly and this should balance out as the structure of his bones grows. Diabetes and thyroid diseases are often blamed for weight gain but these issues aren’t often seen in puppies. They’re medical problems that adult dogs may contract as they age. Once he hits the two year mark, you must focus on ensuring his weight remains stable so his health is as good as it can be.
What happens if Your Dog is Overweight? Humans and dogs suffer health problems if they carry excess weight. In dogs, the problems can include: •
Additional stress on his heart and other vital organs.
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More stress on his joints.
• Restricted mobility which means he’ll find it harder to play with you and your family and get enough regular exercise to maintain good health. •
Diabetes – a very complicated chronic disease in dogs as well as humans.
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So the list goes on and on.
If you can’t easily weigh your dog using scales, weigh a basket and then put him in the basket on the scales. Deduct the basket’s weight and you’ll have your Pomeranian’s weight. Is the Weight due to Eating or Medical Problems? Any adult dog that seems to be overweight must be thoroughly checked out by a vet so that medical problems can be eliminated as the cause. Most owners will say their dog “doesn’t eat much” and that the cause must be a medical one. However, 43% of dogs carry excess weight and only 6% of that group are suffering from genuine medical conditions that cause the weight problems. What Caused my Dog to Become so Large? It’s the same with dogs as it is with people. If the dog eats more calories than he burns off, he’ll gain weight. Most dog owners only have good intentions and don’t think their dog eats too much. However, there are four different ways for your dog to take in extra calories: • Snacks – It’s common for dogs to be given treats during the day and each treat has some calories which all add up by the end of each day. • Performance Treats – Owners often give their dog a treat when he behaves or does what you tell him to do. Food shouldn’t be used for rewards. Use hugs, kisses and praise as training tools, not edible rewards which have calories in them. • Begging – It’s almost impossible to resist your dog’s “puppy dog eyes” when he’s begging for food. He’ll beg until you train him not to beg by never giving him anything when he begs. If you give him something even once, it breaks all the training you work so hard to achieve. • The Fussy Eater – If your dog doesn’t eat his food that can cause problems. Don’t give in and feed him your human food because he’ll keep on ignoring his own food. Exercise is a vital part of your dog’s life. It’s easy to neglect him so you must schedule time to take him for walks every day. It helps his health and yours if you do it for a minimum of 20-30 minutes per day.
How to tell if your Dog Is Overweight. Look at his rib cage. Look and touch the bones to learn what you need to know. Looking - Stand over your Pomeranian. The easiest time for this is after his bath when the fur is wet and not in the way. Does his stomach curve inwards? Can you see the distinction between the lower and upper parts of his torso? If you can’t, he has too much fat. Touching – Using your fingers and pushing his fur aside, touch his ribs. If he’s underweight, his bones will be against his skin and may even protrude in spots. If he’s overweight, you’ll feel a thick amount of fat between the bones and your fingers, if you can even find his ribs at all. If you can’t touch the ribs, your dog is obese. Use this equation to work out how many calories to feed your Pomeranian. Decimal: Weight in pounds divided by 2.2 x 30 + 70 = calories required. E.g.: 5 pounds divided by 2.2 = 2.27 x 30 = 68.1 + 70 = 138 calories needed each day. Metric: Weight in kilograms x 30 + 70 = calories required per day. E.g.: 2.26 kg x 30 = 67.8 + 70 = 137.8 calories required per day.
You can help your Dog shed some Weight You can give your dog more exercise and reduce his food each day to help him lose weight over a period of time. For toy dogs, this is ideal as they can’t handle sudden major changes due to their sensitivity. Increasing the walks by 10 minutes and reducing meals by around 20% will certainly help in the long term.
Calorie Counting If you use the calculations about calories covered above, you then feed your dog normally in three days’ time but monitor all the calories he ingests. Average it out to see how much he consumes every day and if it’s higher than what your goal is, slowly reduce it.
Additional Help Whether you have questions about the size of your dog, diet or feeding, you can find the answers you seek easily by asking your vet, a breeder, another owner or by Googling your questions. A Pomeranian could be too big for other reasons. In some cases, a purebred Pomeranian could be a “throwback.” This is where he has the look and possible behaviour of some of his bigger ancestors. If he’s more than 10 pounds and isn’t overweight, you may wish to do more research. From: www.pomeranian.org. Copyright Denise Leo 2014
When considering the cost of a good quality purebred dog, there are numerous factors involved. You want a dog that’s both mentally and physically sound if you truly care about the breed of your dog as well as his health. To evaluate a dog, there are a number of steps, some of which occur before he’s even born.
Why have a show dog?
If a breeder wants a show dog, he needs to find the best dog for the job and that means assessing every aspect of the dog. He needs to have enough knowledge of the proper movement and structure of a dog for this purpose. He must also have a full understanding of the standard requirements for that breed.
I only want a Pet
If you have a pet with “show lines,” he’s a better quality because he was bred with the aim of being a show dog to begin with. People have lower breeding standards when creating dogs just for pets. They buy two dogs to mate with no regard for the outcome. This can cause problems with conformity and health issues that may not even be revealed until the puppy has grown and has become a much loved family member.
Breeding Program Costs
For most people, running a breeding program that’s successful and ethical is an extremely expensive hobby and an expression of love for that particular breed.
Here are a few of the costs and needs that you would need to make dogs that are good examples of their breed and have a happy and healthy temperament:
You need to buy a high quality show dog after following the other steps listed or it could be a tough job trying to choose the best dog for the job. The costs will be $2500 - $6000 (for a puppy that hasn’t even proven its abilities yet.)
Meet other breeders, visit shows, join dog clubs and attend their meetings. Attend relevant seminars. Subscribe to publications that will give you more knowledge to help you choose your dog and care for him. The annual cost could be $500-$1000+ depending on how much you actually do.
Care for your dog –buy food, grooming services, vet bills, de-worming treatments, etc.) This can cost around $1000+ per annum for each dog you own.
You may have a dog who competes in championship shows which help prove he’s worthy and valuable to the breed. You can pay $2000+ which only includes entry fees and travel expenses. Accommodation and meals would be additional costs.
If you assume your dog achieves success in shows, you’ll buy another dog of the opposite sex with a complementary pedigree and physical attributes. You’re up for the same costs as previously mentioned each time you do this (assuming the first dog was successful). If the first dog wasn’t, then you must start again and so the costs will increase even more.
You may choose not to buy another male but to pay a stud fee so another breeder can breed your female dog. Stud fees for a male dog who is already a champion range from $500-$1000+ depending on the actual dog. You need to pray that your female dog delivers more than one puppy. (A Pomeranian will usually deliver 1-3 puppies per litter.)
If your dogs don’t pass all the tests, you need to begin again.
After you have done enough to have two dogs that complement each other, you can start the breeding process by genetically screening them. You may elect to use a stud and pay their fees to do this instead.
If they have no genetic flaws or diseases, you can use them to breed. Ultrasound is used to see whether the female is pregnant and an x-ray is used for the initial birth to ensure the pelvis has enough width to allow the puppies to be born naturally. If this is not the case, a C-section will have to be performed. Costs are: $250 for an ultra sound, $150 for an x-ray and $2200 for a C-section.
If your female dog doesn’t get pregnant, you’ll have to begin again with one or both dogs and that will cost you a lot more money.
If you get a litter, you’ll have to give them food after they stop nursing. You must register the litter as a whole and each individual puppy as well, de-worm them and get the vet to give their vaccinations. Fees would be around $300 per puppy.
Raising puppies is very pleasurable because you get to do it from birth. You’ll feed and bathe them. You’ll have to train them and get to show them off at shows and you’ll get the best pet you could possibly have.
Don’t look at this as a business, even though it’s an expensive exercise. You need to be passionate about owning Pomeranians because, once you do, you’ll never look back. From: www.pomeranian.org. Copyright Denise Leo 2014
St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog – yes indeed – our little Gator (Coronation Pondside Alligator CGN RN) has a new designation. Although we have been actively doing Pet Visitation for many years, I felt it was important to look into a valid certification for Gator. And what better validation than with the Canada wide St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program. There are branch offices throughout Canada. While many people associate St. John Ambulance with first aid programs, their Therapy Dog Program is wonderful. Requires evaluation of your dog to ascertain it is suited to visiting. Not all dogs take well to visiting many people. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer program, contact your local St. John Ambulance office. Over the years, we have visited many, many Nursing Homes, Retirement Centres, a couple of Libraries throughout our local municipality. After Gator’s certification, I chose one local facility to visit. After the first few visits, the residents were telling me “we knew you were coming and we were waiting”. The biggest reward to me is the smiles on their faces when they are petting or just holding Gator. We usually follow a regular schedule, and the first lady on our visits loves Gator. While holding her, she will actually massage Gator, who absolutely just leans into the lady’s hands. I have seen little Gator closing her eyes as she is being massaged – almost like the Tellington Touch. Of course, everyone always asks “what is her name” – and when I reply “Gator” an explanation is always expected. And when I tell them, we have a pond, and already have a Pollywog and a Tadpole, I thought we needed an Alligator to help keep things in line. That always brings great smiles and laughter. Sometimes from residents who don’t have much to smile about but it is almost like magic. One of the biggest rewards. Everyone asks “is she always this calm and quiet”? Yes, Gator is a very calm little girl, except when she knows we are going to visit. She is ok until I brush her out. I usually get ready first, and don’t pick up the brush until just a few minutes before we have to leave. If I brush her out too soon, she runs around the house screaming – at the top of her little lungs. I have learned to be ready before the brush comes out. Gator wears her bandana and medallion very proudly. Thank you St. John Ambulance for accepting Gator and I into your Therapy Dog Program. Roberta Malott – Gator www.pondsidepoms.com
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