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Volume 1, June 2012

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POMWORLD.COM Welcome to the first edition of the Global Pomeranian magazine.

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CONTENTS

ADVERTISERS

About the Pomeranian magazine

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Table of Contents

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Pomeranians by Mrs Parker Pages 8 & 9 Miss Hamilton's Pomeranians Pages 10 & 11 Pomeranian Breed Standard Page 12 Saving your pet with CPR Page 15 Westminster Results Page 16 American Pom Club 2012 Pages 17 to 24 Crufts 2012 Pages 27 to 38 Scottish Pomeranian Club Show Pages 39-42 Pomeranians at UK Toydog 2012 Pages 43- 45

Metamorphis of a Pomeranian Page 46 7 signs..............

Page 47 Interesting Pomeranian facts Page 48 Is your dog breeding quality ?

Page 49 Mom's rules Page 50 Thoughts on Pomeranian dentition 53 & 54 Retained Deciduous (Baby) Teeth Page 55

Dochlaggie Front Cover Dochlaggie Page 1 Dochlaggie Page 2 Dochlaggie Page 3 Dochlaggie Page 4 Zeigen Page 13 QueenPoms Page 14 WhitePoms Page 25 Barkingham Page 26 SonShine Page 51 Alaska Poms Page 52 Breeder Directory & Classifieds Page 56 to Page 58 Pomeranian Grooming Page 59

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Pomeranians by Mrs. Parker It is not possible to name any date with certainty when Pomeranians were first introduced into England.

They first began to be noticed as show dogs in 1870 when three made their first appearance at the Kennel Club Show. Since that time it is extraordinary the changes that have taken place in the breed, more especially in the matter of size and colour. As a toy dog we have proofs that the Pomeranian was established on the Continent as long ago as the thirteenth century. He can be seen in illuminated manuscripts of the time, standing against a female figure and he looks very much the same as a Pom. of today of about five pounds in weight. he is also carved on stone in the catacombs in Rome, which city, according to old manuscripts, was the scene of his origin. Small dogs of the same type are still common in Italy where they are known as Lupinos, but they have longer bodies and ears and flatter, softer coats than the real Pomeranian. It is more probable that our present-day Poms. are the result of careful breeding from the large breed of dogs imported from the Continent, where they were used as shepherd and watch dogs. Certain it is that all the early Poms. shown were large, weighing anything up to twenty pounds, or even thirty pounds. It was not until 1891, when the Pomeranian Club was founded by Mr Theo Marples and a few other enthusiasts, that real progress was made in the breed. In 1896 a resolution was passed limiting the weight to twenty pounds, but the usual weight of show specimens at the time was about ten pounds.

The colours were usually black or white. the first small dog to make a sensation in the show ring was Miss de Pass' brown Champion Tina which weighed about five pounds and was unbeaten in her day. About this time breeders appear t have devoted their efforts to produce Poms. of small size with the result that for a time much of their type was lost and the little ones shown were spoilt by round apple-head, full eyes, short, thick muzzles and a general loss of that handsome carriage, gaiety and elastic action for which the breed is noted and so much admired. This state of things, fortunately, did not last long, and now it can be said that the small dogs of three pounds or four pounds weight have all the quality that we can wish and can easily beat the larger ones in type. A word of warning may not be out of place. In breeding for fineness in head breeders should beware of getting the head too narrow and long. It is possible to have too fine a muzzle also; Poms. do not want a muzzle like a bird's beak! Three pounds is not an uncommon weight now but most breeders and exhibitors prefer a dog of four to five pounds and a bitch of five to six pounds. it is folly and cruelty to breed with tiny bitches which should only be kept for show purposes or as pets.

The most fashionable colour of the moment and the latest development is the clear golden orange. it has caught on with such a blaze that all the other beautiful colours, except the orange-shaded sables, are being neglected. The beautiful blacks are now scarce : they once predominated : so also are browns, which were the rage some twenty years ago, but breeders have become disillusioned by the difficulty of breeding browns sound in colour.

Blues too had their day : but it passed owing to the failures so far of all efforts to establish pure light blues. It is difficult to understand why this should be when such lovely blues are

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produced in other breeds.

Parti colours, so showy and pretty, are now never seen, a fact to be deplored for they shared with wolf sables and creams the distinction of being great coat growers.

Wolf Sables are just now enjoying something of a revival : there are several winning well in shows and they are outstanding. as regards type and coat.

Whites are all but extinct.

When the kennel club in 1912 withdrew challenge certificates for the larger Pomeranians, it was the death blow of the whites for it has been found impossible to establish a strain of white miniatures without losing type. So that oranges and orange sables now predominate at shows. The dark redcoloured Pom. has had its value in helping to establish soundness and depth of colour, but cannot be compared for beauty to the brilliant golden orange which is now fairly easy to breed. Moreover the biggest prices are paid for good specimens of golden orange.

In character the Pomeranian is second to none in intelligence and devotion to his owner. he is preeminent as a house dog, can be trained to play games and tricks which he thoroughly enjoys. He can also be as quiet as any other dog, which many people refuse to believe. It is all a matter of training. The noisy, yappy Pom. is a terror of the past. If he still exists anywhere the owner is to blame for encouraging him as a puppy.

A bad habit of barking incessantly can and is often acquired by puppies of all breeds and not confined to Poms. who, with a little trouble, can be taught to become most efficient watch dogs.

The Pom. is hardy and healthy, easy to keep in condition, is long lived and retains his youthfulness to a great age, and when his time comes, there is no dog leaves a greater blank behind or is more mourned by his owners than the Pomeranian.

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Miss Hamilton and the Rozelle Pomeranians

The first President of the Pomeranian Club was Miss Hamilton. Miss Hamilton was also one of the founding members of the Ladies Kennel Association. Miss Hamilton owned the first two champion Pomeranians.

Champion Rob of Rozelle and later Champion Konig of Rozelle.

Miss Hamilton lived with her mother Mrs Hamilton in Bath. Miss Hamilton bred Pomeranians, Pugs, St Bernards and Greyhounds. Mrs Hamilton had a keen interest in exotic birds.

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Pomeranian Judging at Westminster 2012

Day: February 13, 2012 Judge: Mr. Norman Patton Best of Breed

21 Ch Starlight's Sugar Daddy Sex: Dog AKC: TR 99831101 Date of Birth: January 27, 2010 Breeder: Suradej Ekviriyakit Sire: Ch Starlight's Dream Comes True Dam: Sunterra Sparkle Plenty Owner: Douglas Stratton & Rachel Johnson Best of Opposite Sex

15 Ch Char's Love Story Sex: Bitch AKC: TR 99041404 Date of Birth: March 24, 2010 Breeder: Charlotte Meyer Sire: Char's All That Jazz Dam: Alden's N Char's Sabrina Owner: Charlotte Meyer Award of Merit

10 Ch Starfire's Vini Vidi Vici Sex: Dog AKC: TR 93047101 Date of Birth: July 30, 2009 Breeder: Fabian Arienti & Jose Cabrera Sire: Great Rivers Impressive Dam: Ch Starfire's Hot T Molly Owner: Jose Cabrera & Fabian Arienti 22 GCH Expression It Is What It Is Sex: Dog AKC: TR 91569701 Date of Birth: July 07, 2009 Breeder: Paula Clark Sire: Underwoods Taja Mirage Dam: Shazettes Shy Violet Owner: Paula Clark & Jerrie Feria

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American Pomeranian Club National Specialty 2012 SWEEPSTAKES 6 TO 9 DOGS 1 PUNK ROCK'S SUCCUMB TO THE DARKSIDE 2 CHAR'S HOTTER THAN HOT 3 FIREFLY POM ACRES HUCK FINN Sweepstakes 9 months and under 12 months, Dogs.

1 CALLLEVYS EMPIRE 2 DAYSTAR TURBULENCE 3 MOUNTAIN CREST CANDY MAN CAN 4 NOWLAND'S NEO YOUR THE ONE Sweepstakes 12 months and under 18 months, Dogs.

1 RUFFRYDN'S SAVE A HORSE RIDE A COWBOY 2 CARLEEZ TRI-FECTA PARTI 3 GCH. REIGNING STARZ ITS 5 OCLOCK SOMEWHERE 4 SHADOWHAWK'S URA PEACH Sweepstakes 6 months and under 9 months, Bitches.

1 CHAR'S TRULY MY DREAM PARTI 2 HORIZON'S THIS IS IT!

3 DAMORE SILVA JUICY GIRL 4 POMERANIA'S ALICE IN WONDERLAND Sweepstakes 9 months and under 12 months, Bitches.

1 SPRINGWOODS TOP OF THE CHART 2 CINBOW'S I'M TOO SEXY FOR MY SKIRT 3 POMHAVEN'S GOLDEN DREAM 4 CHAR'S READ MY LIPS Sweepstakes 12 months and under 18 months, Bitches.

1 CHAR'S JUST IN A MEMORY 2 RANDY YKNOT ENJOY A WYNTER MYSTERY 3 CHAR'S TROPICAL REMIX 4 BABYDOLL'S DONNA TRUMP

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Best Junior in Sweepstakes - SPRINGWOODS TOP OF THE CHART Best of Opposite Sex to Best Junior in Sweepstakes - CALLLEVYS EMPIRE Best Senior in Sweepstakes - CHAR'S JUST IN A MEMORY Best of Opposite Sex to Best Senior in Sweepstakes - RUFFRYDN'S SAVE A HORSE RIDE A COWBOY Grand Sweepstakes Winner - SPRINGWOODS TOP OF THE CHART

VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES 6 YEARS AND UNDER 9 DOGS 1 GCH. PUFPRIDE SOMEWHERE IN TIME 2 CH. CHAR'S I WANTA TALK ABOUT ME 3 CH. KARNAN'S LEADER OF THE PACK 4 FINCH'S BETN ONA SURESHOT PARTI

VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES 6 YEARS AND UNDER 9 BITCHES 1 CH. MOUNTAIN CREST PRIVATE DANCER

Best in Veteran Sweepstakes - GCH. PUFPRIDE SOMEWHERE IN TIME Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes CH. MOUNTAINCREST PRIVATE DANCER

NATIONAL SPECIALTY RESULTS - REGULAR CLASSES Puppy 6 months and under 9 months, Dogs.

1 CHAR'S HOTTER THAN HOT 2 PUNK ROCK'S SUCCUMB TO THE DARKSIDE Puppy 9 months and under 12 months, Dogs 1 CALLLEVYS EMPIRE 2 NOBLE'S SEXY AND I KNOW IT 3 STAGECOACH'S WHITE CLOUDN OWLAND'S NEO YOUR THE ONE 12 to 18 month, Dogs.

1 CHELANES THE STONE THE BUILDER REFUSED 2 DAMASCUSROAD MORETOYS JONAH 3 DE GADEL SOY ESPANOL AR'S CRUISIN' FOR HOTTIE

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Bred-by-Exhibitor, Dogs 1 TWO T'S EZEE RYDER 2 BCN WGA WHAT'S YOUR FLAVA 3 MOUNTAIN CREST CANDY MAN CAN 4 PRESTIGIOUS HIGH IMPACT American-bred, Dogs.

1 MOUNTAIN CREST THATZ WHAT I'M TALKIN ABOUT 2 LYDON WEEKEND SUPERSTAR AT SO-ME 3 CHELANE'S DOIN' IT VERSACE STYLE 4 CHAR'S JUST INCREDIBLE Open, Red, Orange, Cream & Sable, Dogs 1 BELLIVER UNEXPECTED DREAM 2 ROCKIN' ROBIN DAMATA JIGGER O'SCOTCH 3 CHAR'S DEVILISHLY CLEVER 4 ZOLUSHKA HENRY Open, Black, Brown & Blue, Dogs.

1 HORIZON'S 1LIL 2LIL 3LIL INDIANS Open, Any Other Allowed Color, Dog 1 RONE'S RETURN OF THE KING AT JADE 2 PRESTIGIOUS DEEPEST DESIRE 3 CHELANE'S NIGHT TRAIN LEWIE 4 MOSS MEADOWS N WILHOITES EXCALIBER Winners Dog - BELLIVER UNEXPECTED DREAM Reserve 21 - CHELANES THE STONE THE BUILDER REFUSED Puppy 6 months and under 9 months, Bitches.

1 POMERANIA'S ALICE IN WONDERLAND 2 DAMORE SILVA JUICY GIRL 3 CHELANES BEEN UPIN THE ANTE 4 EXPRESSION N CHARLOTTES WHAT A KISS Puppy 9 months and under 12 months, Bitches 1 ADRIEN OF LIN CHI TIEN

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2 CINBOW'S I'M TOO SEXY FOR MY SKIRT 3 CHAR'S READ MY LIPS 4 CR ABBY CADABBY 12 to 18 month, Bitches 1 CHAR'S JUST IN A MEMORY 2 DIVA DIBADI DIBU DE SHARAPPOMS 3 BABYDOLL'S DONNA TRUMP 4 SIERRAS GOT THE MUSIC OF LENETTE Bred-by-Exhibitor, Bitches 1 SPRINGWOODS TOP OF THE CHART 2 HORIZON'S THIS IS IT! 3 RANDY YKNOT ENJOY A WYNTER MYSTERY 4 GEEBEARS LA BAMBA OLE American-bred, Bitches 1 CHAR'S TROPICAL REMIX Open, Red, Orange, Cream & Sable, Bitches.

1 MOUNTAIN CREST MANGO PUNCH 2 CALLEVYS WITHOUT A TRACE 3 CHAR'S JUST IN A DREAM 4 GEMINI'S I WANNA LEAVE A LEGACY Open, Black, Brown & Blue, Bitches.

ABSENT Open, Any Other Allowed Color, Bitches.

1 CHAR'S TRULY MY DREAM PARTI 2 BIANCA OF LIN CHI TIEN 3 STAGECOACH'S CANDY KISSES Winners Bitch - 140 CHAR'S TRULY MY DREAM PARTI Reserve - 138 MOUNTAIN CREST MANGO PUNCH

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Veteran Class, Dogs.

1 GCH. PUFPRIDE SOMEWHERE IN TIME 2 CH. OAKROSE HIGH N MIGHTY 3 CH. CHAR'S I WANTA TALK ABOUT ME 4 FINCH'S BETN ONA SURESHOT PARTI Veteran Class, Bitches.

1 CH. POM ACRES ICE PRINCESS

Best of Breed - GCH. BAR-NET ROCKY ROAD OF SAMRON Best of Winners - BELLIVER UNEXPECTED DREAM Best of Opposite Sex - CH. CHAR'S LOVE STORY Select Dog - GCH. CR CHASE WHAT MATTERS Select Bitch - GCH. SOFINE LEMONY SNICKET OF LILLIPUT Award of Merits CH. STARLIGHT'S SUGAR DADDY GCH. WILHOITE N RODI'S GOLDEN BOY GCH. HER-SHE'S WHAT WOMEN WANT GCH. CHAR'S SECRET OBSESSION GCH. PUFPRIDE SOMEWHERE IN TIME Best Puppy - **CALLLEVYS EMPIRE Best Bred-by-Exhibitor - SPRINGWOODS TOP OF THE CHART Best Veteran - GCH. PUFPRIDE SOMEWHERE IN TIME Best of Opposite Sex to Best Veteran - CH. POM ACRES ICE PRINCESS

PARENT CLUB SPECIALTY RESULTS - DOGS Puppy 6 months and under 9 months, Dogs.

1 CHAR'S HOTTER THAN HOT Puppy 9 months and under 12 months, Dogs.

1 NOBLE'S SEXY AND I KNOW IT

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2 DAYSTAR TURBULENCE 3 STAGECOACH'S WHITE CLOUD 4 HORIZON CARLEEZ BREAKING ALL THE RULES 12 to 18 month, Dogs.

1 CHELANES THE STONE THE BUILDER REFUSED 2 DAMASCUSROAD MORETOYS JONAH 3 SIULONG'S THEODORE EDWIN 4 CANTON COWBOY CURIOSITY Bred-by-Exhibitor, Dogs 1 TWO T'S EZEE RYDER 2 SHADOWHAWK'S URA PEACH 3 SWEETWATER N DBLTAKES CAUGHT'N THE ACT 4 JAN LE'S SHOOT TO KILL American-bred, Dogs.

1 CHELANE'S DOIN' IT VERSACE STYLE 2 LYDON WEEKEND SUPERSTAR AT SO-ME Open, Red, Orange, Cream & Sable, Dogs.

1 RANDY'S HUCKLEBERRIE FRIEND 2 CHEYENNES EXPENSIVE MOMENTS 3 ROCKIN' ROBIN DAMATA JIGGER O'SCOTCH 4 RONE'S THEODORE BJORN OF LENETTE Open, Black, Brown & Blue, Dogs.

1 HORIZON'S 1LIL 2LIL 3LIL INDIANS Open, Any Other Allowed Color, Dogs.

1 CHELANE'S NIGHT TRAIN LEWIE

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2 RONE'S RETURN OF THE KING AT JADE Winners Dog -RANDY'S HUCKLEBERRIE FRIEND Reserve - TWO T'S EZEE RYDER Bitches Puppy 6 months and under 9 months, Bitches.

1 CHELANES BEEN UPIN THE ANTE Puppy 9 months and under 12 months, Bitches.

1 CINBOW'S I'M TOO SEXY FOR MY SKIRT 2 CHAR'S READ MY LIPS 3 CR ABBY CADABBY 4 STAGECOACH'S LONESOME DOVE OF LENETTE 12 to 18 month, Bitches.

1 BABYDOLL'S DONNA TRUMP 2 CHAR'S JUST IN A MEMORY 3 SIERRAS GOT THE MUSIC OF LENETTE 4 RANDY IS SO VERY BENIE Bred-by-Exhibitor, Bitches.

1 RANDY YKNOT ENJOY A WYNTER MYSTERY 2 GEEBEARS LA BAMBA OLE 3 BCPOMS SHIMMERING SNO ANGEL 4 GAULKES DOUBLE DELIGHT American-bred, Bitches.

1 CHAR'S TROPICAL REMIX Open, Red, Orange, Cream & Sable, Bitches.

1 STOLANNE'S RING OF FIRE 2 GEMINI'S I WANNA LEAVE A LEGACY

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3 CHAR'S JUST IN A DREAM 4 CALLEVYS WITHOUT A TRACE Open, Any Other Allowed Color, Bitches.

1 CHAR'S TRULY MY DREAM PARTI 2 STAGECOACH'S CANDY KISSES

Winners Bitch – 32 RANDY YKNOT ENJOY A WYNTER MYSTERY Reserve – 22 CINBOW'S I'M TOO SEXY FOR MY SKIRT Veteran Class, Dogs.

1 CH. CHAR'S I WANTA TALK ABOUT ME Veteran Class, Bitches.

1 CH. POM ACRES ICE PRINCESS

PARENT CLUB SPECIALTY Best of Breed - GCH. CR CHASE WHAT MATTERS Best of Winners - RANDY'S HUCKLEBERRIE FRIEND Bes t o f Opposite Sex - CH. CHAR'S LOVE STORY Select Dog - CH. JAN LE'S DECK THE WALLS Select Bitch - GCH. GUCCI POWDERPUFF ALA MAYBELLINE Bes t Pu p p y - NOBLE'S SEXY AND I KNOW IT Best Bred-b y-Ex h i b i to r - RANDY YKNOT ENJOY A WYNTER MYSTERY Best Veteran - CH. POM ACRES ICE PRINCESS Best of Opposite Sex to Best Veteran - CH. CHAR'S I WANTA TALK ABOUT ME

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Crufts 2012 BEST OF BREED & BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP BELLIVER UNEXPECTED DREAM

Judge(s): MR C SPARROW Breed & Group Judge Annette Oliver Owner: MR F & MRS K NILSSON & BERTILSSON

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BEST PUPPY

THELBURN VALENTINA Owner: Mrs T. Alsford

Bitch Challenge Certificate CH BRYBETT CAMELIA AT NYELLASTOCK JW. Owner: Mrs N Worthington

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Reserve Challenge Dog

PIKAPOM POSER FOR NORVANIK Owner: Mr C Van-De-Burgt

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Reserve Challenge Bitch Challenge Certificate

KIRIEMUIR MYSTERIOUS GIRL Owner: Mrs C. McCutcheon-Clarke

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Classes Veteran - Dog Entries: 2 Abs: 0 1st SHARHAZLAH MR BOOMBASTIC SHCM (MR C, MRS C & MISSES M & M HILLS) 2nd CABANA CALLUM AT NYELLASTOCK (MRS N WORTHINGTON) Special Puppy - Dog Entries: 7 Abs: 2 1st TRACDAL'S RETURN TO ALTINA (MRS C D & MRS K HOLMAN & ROBERTS) 2nd CARBERRY MIDNIGHT QUEST (MISS C M MCDOWALL) 3rd LIREVA'S RUNNING IN TIME (D M CAWTHERA) Res KEISYL'S I'M SPARTICUS (MRS S POPE) VHC KELEMBRA DASH AND DESIRE (MRS J HOLROYD) Special Junior - Dog Entries: 10 Abs: 1 1st CRAIGIVAR BACHALOR BOY (MRS A J BAILEY) 2nd CARRIPOM ZACHARIAH (MRS C CARRIGAN) 3rd DAN-STAR-KOM GAMLET [ATC AM01266RUS] (MRS L KOMYAKOVA) Res ELMWAY PRINCE OF DARKNESS ( MRS G WATT) VHC TUTTSCLUMP ROB THE REBEL (MESSRS M & B TITCHENER & HALL) Yearling - Dog Entries: 12 Abs: 1 1st KIRIEMUIR SULTAN OF SWING (MRS C MCCUTCHEON-CLARKE) 2nd ABBEYLEIGH AFFIRMATION (MRS B FLEETWOOD) 3rd ALTINAS SILVER BANNER JW (MRS C D HOLMAN) Res POMMANIA'S DYNAMITE (MISS Z & MRS G & MR R SLOCOMBE & SLOUGH & NIVEN-LE) VHCGILLIPOM STUART LITTLE (MISS G HULL) Post Graduate - Dog Entries: 13 Abs: 0 1st DEGSY STAR ATTRACTION (MISS C M MCDOWALL) 2nd DONNELS LUNAR ECLIPSE (MRS H E ADAMSON) 3rd DARANASH RED HOT CADILLAC AT GALCHRIS (MR G & MRS C WHEELER) Res LAYDELINS NEW YORK NEW YORK TO KEISYL (MRS S POPE)

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VHC PARAPOM WHO RAY HENTRY (MRS S A BOYES) Limit - Dog Entries: 16 Abs: 3 1st PIKAPOM POSER FOR NORVANIK (MR C VAN-DE-BURGT) 2nd OUR AMBASSADOR FOR TRENARWYN JW SHCM (MISS C M & MRS M W ODD) 3rd LIREVA'S SHORT SIR KIT (D M CAWTHERA) Res VADERS DIAMOND GEEZER (MS L DANKS) VHC SOFFIE'S DUCATI [ATC AL01122DNK] (VINNI JACOBSEN) Open - Dog Entries: 15 Abs: 4 1st BELLIVER UNEXPECTED DREAM [ATC AP00118IRE] ( MR F & MRS K NILSSON & BERTILSSON) 2nd CH DEGSY STAR MAN AT PAKOV JW (MISS A OGILVIE) 3rd CH/IR CH BELLIVER UNEXPECTED CONNECTION (MESSRS S & J CARROLL & NEWMAN) Res CH LIREVA'S SIR FIN THE NET (D M CAWTHERA) VHC CH BREEZELYN DARK N'DAZZLIN (MRS J PIKE) Good Citizen Dog Scheme - Dog Entries: 2 Abs: 0 1st CH ALTINAS SILVER PHOENIX JW SHCM (MRS C D HOLMAN) 2nd ALTINAS KENTUCKY BOURBON (MISS R BROOKS) Veteran - Bitch Entries: 6 Abs: 0 1st CH PAKOV IM VIVA ( MISS A K OGILVIE) 2nd CH SUEACRES BUTTERCUP JW (MS S SMITH) 3rd DARANASH NAUGHTY BUT NICE SHCM (MRS S L PARKER) Res LAYDELINS CRIMSON CZARINA (MRS L M E CLARKE) VHC JOANME KATIE BLUE (MR & MRS J STEPHENSON) Special Puppy - Bitch Entries: 11 Abs: 1 1st THELBERN VALENTINA (MRS T ALSFORD) 2nd BREEZELYN LOVE AT FIRST BITE (MRS J PIKE) 3rd VIBREK DESTINY CHILD TAF (MRS J HOLROYD) Res KAZPOM JUST BE COZ (MISS C & MRS A NIXON)

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VHC ABBEYLEIGH EBONY PIPER (MRS B FLEETWOOD) Special Junior - Bitch Entries: 15 Abs: 0 1st KIRIEMUIR MYSTERIOUS GIRL (MRS C MCCUTCHEON-CLARKE) 2nd LIREVA'S TO HELL AN BLACK ( D Cawthera) 3rd NORVANIK GOLD DIGGER JW (MR C VAN-DE-BURGT) Res PAKOVS SMILE PLEASE FOR KAZPOM (MISS C & MRS A NIXON) VHC CABANA CARNIVAL AT NYELLASTOCK (MRS N WORTHINGTON)

Yearling - Bitch Entries: 10 Abs: 3 1st ROMANTIC SWEET VANILLA [ATC AM01657RUS] (MRS YU PODLESNAYA) 2nd VELTUDS VIVACIOUS (MRS V CAMPBELL) 3rd KING OF THE RIVER ROYAL OCALA (MR D ZARCO MORENO) Res BRAVO`S BLACK CURRANT [ATC AP00266USA] (MS L EMELIYANOVA) VHC JILLAPOM MUSIC OF THE NITE AT PRESWYLFA (MRS N ECHOLS) Post Graduate - Bitch Entries: 15 Abs: 2 1st PAKOV'S BLONDE MOMENT ( A OGILVIE) 2nd THAI SILK ZONE OF PERFECTION [ATC AM01525RUS] (MS S MIRONENKO) 3rd GYPSYPOMS AH BLESS (MISS J L P J SHILLITO) Res LIREVA'S CAST AN NET (D M CAWTHERA) VHC DAINTYLEA'S MEANT TO BE (MRS A L & MR S J CLARK) Limit - Bitch Entries: 16 Abs: 1 1st CRADARR MILITARY FANFARE (MRS S THORNTON) 2nd PARAPOM DANCING IN DARKNESS (MRS L WEBSTER) 3rd KEISYL SWEET SOUL MUSIC (MRS S POPE) Res LIREVA'S FLOWER OF SCOTLAND (D M CAWTHERA) VHC CARIVE MISSY MOO (MISS C IVESON)

Open - Bitch Entries: 9 Abs: 2

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1st CH BRYBETT CAMELIA AT NYELLASTOCK JW (MRS N WORTHINGTON) 2nd SWE/DAN CH CALLEVYS WITHOUT A TRACE [ATC AP00229SWE] (MR M & MR F NILSSON & NILSSON) 3rd CH ABBEYLEIGH MIRANDA (MRS B FLEETWOOD) Res CH LIREVA'S THE HOUSE MOUSE (D M CAWTHERA) VHC DK/SE/INT/SK CH SOFFIES QUEEN BEE WW09 [ATC AJ00042DNK] (VINNI JACOBSEN) Good Citizen Dog Scheme - Bitch Entries: 6 Abs: 0 1st CH ALTINAS TRULY CELESTIAL JW SHCM (Mrs C D HOLMAN) 2nd JOANME BLUE ANGEL (MR & MRS J STEPHENSON) 3rd VELTUDS SUMMER LOVIN (MRS S ADAMSON) Res BLACKTSAR DIRTY DANCING AT PETITPOM (MISS L G SIMMONS) VHC EMAPOM HERMIONE (MISS L SIMMONS)

Photos from Crufts

Special Junior Dog

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Yearling Dog class

Post Graduate Dog Class

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Limit Dog Class

Part of Open Dog Class at Crufts 2012 PomWorld.com June 2012

Challenge Dog lineup

Veteran Bitch winner Eng Champion Pakov's Im Viva

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!st Junior Bitch Class Kiriemuir Mysterious Girl & 2nd Lireva's to Hell and Back

1st Open Bitch Class Ch Brybett Camelia at Nyellastock JW & 2nd placing Ch Callevys Without a Trace

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SCOTTISH POMERANIAN CLUB OPEN SHOW 2012 Sunday , 18th March, 2012.

Judge Mrs. Denise Leo [ Dochlaggie Pomeranians Australia ]

Pictured Above - Best in Show winner Ogilivie's CH PAKOV'S I'M VIVA

Pictured Above - Reserve Best in Show winner Carrigan's CARRIPOM ZACHARIAH

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Veteran 1st Ogilivie's CH PAKOV'S FAIR FELLA. A stunning cream who moved out like he owned the ring.

2nd Hart's BILLIJEES CHARITY FOR GAVINBURN. An impressive cream. Charming head and this girl moved wonderfully around the ring.

Minor Puppy Dog 1st Ogilivie's PAKOV'S I'M A CELEBRITY. An outstanding puppy, a nice mover with a fabulous head. I really like this boy and he went onto win Best Puppy in Show.

2nd Sneddon's BILLIJEES TOP NOTCH AT LILLYPOMS. Another beautiful puppy. A very promising boy who on the day was just 6 months.

Puppy Dog 1st Sneddon's PAKOV BLACK BY DEMAND BY LILLYPOMS. A very promising black boy, good body and moved very well.

2nd McDowall's CARBERRY MIDNIGHT QUEST. A handsome black, outstanding head and expression.

Junior Dog 1st Sneddon's PAKOV BLACK BY DEMAND BY LILLYPOMS. Winner of the Puppy dog class.

2nd Cardigan's BERMUDA MYSTERY GAURUOTAS AT CARRIPOM [ IMP]. Very pretty black and tan. Nicely presented, pretty head . Lovely rich tan markings. Out moved by the 1st place winner.

Post Graduate Dog 1st Chalmer's EARNPRIDE FOXTROT. Orange dog with correct coat, lovely head and correct eye.

Limit Dog 1st Carrigan's CARRIPOM ZACHARIAH. Reserve BIS. Beautifully presented, sound and very showy. A very nice Pomeranian.

2nd Nixon's KAZPOM CODE RED JW. Very nice orange dog with correct head, lovely eyes and expression.

Open Dog 1st Ogilivie's CH DEGSY STAR MAN AT PAKOV JW . Outstanding cream boy. Correct head . Excellent coat. Good body. Moved nicely.

2nd Cardigan's STARFIRE'S MIAMI VICE AT CARRIPOM. Correct size and shape.

Attractive head and expression. Presented to perfection. Out moved by the 1st place winner.

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Puppy Bitch 1st Chalmer's PAKOV'S PROPER MINX. Very pretty girl who enjoyed showing.

2nd Barr's DEGSY PANDAMONIUM. Sweet girl, who enjoyed strutting her stuff.

Junior Bitch 1st Nixon's PAKOV'S SMILE PLEASE FOR KAZPOM. Orange girl. Beautiful head and expression Nice shape and type. Moved nicely.

2nd Adamson's VELTUD'S SUMMER LOVIN. Quality orange . Dual purpose girl. Moved nicely.

Maiden Bitch 1st Ogilivie's PAKOV'S IN THE LIMELIGHT. Very pretty girl. Sweet head and lovely expression. Exceptional side action.

2nd Chalmer's PAKOV'S MAID TO BE MERRY. Another nice girl. Outstanding side action.

Novice Bitch 1st Ogilivie's PAKOV'S FRONT PAGE NEWS. Beautiful head and expression. Outstanding side action.

2nd Chalmer's PAKOV'S MAID TO BE MERRY. Nice Orange

Post Graduate Bitch 1st Sneddon's DEGSY DREAM LOVER AT LILYPOMS. Very sweet sable. Lovely girl.

Pretty head. Correct coat. Good construction . Moved and showed to advantage. I liked this girl a lot. Reserve bitch 2nd Nixon's KAZPOM JUST BE COZ. Lovely Orange. Very pretty head . Tiny ears. Good pigmentation.

Limit Bitch 1st Nixon's KAZPOM WHAT'S NEW PUSSYCAT. Very pretty girl. Sweet head and correct type. Moved and showed to advantage.

2nd Johnstone's NATELLA PENELOPE BY CAIRNPAPPLE. Sweet orange girl. Correct head and very nice expression.

Open Bitch 1st Ogilivie's CH PAKOV'S I'M VIVA. Best in Show winner. Magnificent Pomeranian.

Excellent head and expression. High tail set. Exceptional outline. Sound and moved very well. Showed her heart out. Presented to perfection.

2nd Ogilivie's PAKOV'S BLONDE MOMENT Outstanding cream girl. Beautiful head and expression. Correct textured coat. Moved very well..

Special Yearling 2nd Adamson's VELTUD'S SUMMER LOVIN. Quality orange . Moved nicely.

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Special Bred & Domiciled in Scotland Open 1st Johnstone's & Ogilivie's PAKOV'S JUST A FLUKE. Very pretty puppy.

2nd Barr's DEGSY STAR TURN. Very pretty Cream . Correct head. Tiny ears.

Special Bred by Exhibitor Open 1st Ogilivie's PAKOV'S GOLD CHIP JW. Orange dog. Lovely head. Correct eyes and tiny ears. Good construction. High tail set. Short backed. Sound and moved very well. I loved this boy. Reserve Dog. 2nd McDowall's CH CARBERRY CARELESS BANTER Lovely boy. Beautiful head , tiny ears and nice eye. Short back and high tail set. Correct coat.

Special Not Bred by Exhibitor Open 1st Sneddon's DEGSY DREAM LOVER AT LILYPOMS. Reserve bitch and Post Graduate Bitch Class winner.

2nd Hart's BILLIJEES CHARITY FOR GAVINBURN. An impressive cream.

Pomeranian Brace 1st Ogilvie's Brace. The cream team.

2nd Johnstone's Brace. Sable team.

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UK Toydog 2012 Judge: Mrs O Rudd-Orthner

BEST OF BREED : 1621 CAWTHERA Mr D M Ch Lireva's the House Mouse Dog CC : 1619 CAWTHERA Mr D M Ch Lireva's Sir Fin The Net Res Dog CC : 1618 CAWTHERA Mr D M Lireva's Short Sir Kit Bitch CC : 1621 CAWTHERA Mr D M Ch Lireva's the House Mouse Res Bitch CC : 1620 CAWTHERA Mr D M Lireva's Short An Sweet Best Puppy : 1666 POPE Mrs S Keisyl Has Soul Best Veteran : Best Breeder : Cawthera Class 295 VD NO ENTRIES

Class 296 MPD (7 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 1666 POPE Mrs S Keisyl Has Soul 2nd: 1683 SMITH Mr S Belliver Unexpected Whisper 3rd: 1680 SMITH Mrs D R Wishgate Dark Secret Res: 1695 WHEELER Mrs C & Mr G Vaders All That I Am At Galchris VHC: 1686 TERRY Mr R W & Mrs E R Belliver Unexpected Target Class 297 PD (9 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 1684 STONE Mr W & Mrs J R Bilijees Truelee Red 2nd: 1617 CAWTHERA Mr D M Lireva's Running On Time 3rd: 1657 OGALVIE, Miss A K & JOHNSTONE Mrs I Pakov Just A Fluke Res: 1646 HULL Ms G Gillipom Phantom Shadow VHC: 1703 YULE Mr & Mrs D A Eluy I Want To Be A Producer Class 298 JD (6 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 1657 OGALVIE, Miss A K & JOHNSTONE Mrs I Pakov Just A Fluke 2nd: 1671 SHILLITO Miss J L P J Gypsypoms Ive Got An Asbo 3rd: 1681 SMITH Mrs D R Wishingate Moonbeam Res: 1631 DOBSON, M Y & OGILVIE A K Pakov I'm In Charge VHC: 1676 SLOCOMBE, Miss Z L & SLOUGH, Mrs G & NIVEN-LEWIS Aesthetics Asta La Vista For Pommania Class 299 GD (2 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 1644 HULL Ms G Gillipom Stuart Little 2nd: 3rd: Res: VHC: Class 300 PGD (7 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 1636 FLEETWOOD Mr A & Mrs B Abbeyleigh Affirmation 2nd: 1663 POPE Mrs S Keisyl's I'm Spartacus 3rd: 1635 EYRE Mr R & Mrs L J Pomeyre Coffee and Cream Res: 1665 POPE Mrs S Keisyl Lillise Red Wizard

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VHC: 1658 PARKER Mrs S Parapom Who Ray Henry Class 301 LD (8 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 1618 CAWTHERA Mr D M Lireva's Short Sir Kit 2nd: 1655 ODD Miss C M & Mrs M W Our Ambassador for Trenarwyn JW Sh.CM 3rd: 1678 SLOCOMBE, Miss Z L & SLOUGH, Mrs G & NIVEN-LEWIS Pommania's Dynamite Res: 1696 WHEELER Mrs C & Mr G Darnash Red Hot Cadillac At Galchris VHC: 1632 ELLISTON Mrs L Bowlou Tonka Toy Class 302 OD (7 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 1619 CAWTHERA Mr D M Ch Lireva's Sir Fin The Net 2nd: 1652 NEWMAN, Mr J & SMITH Ms S Belliver Unexpected Magic 3rd: 1679 SLOCOMBE, Miss Z L & SLOUGH, Mrs G & NIVEN-LEWIS Pomstyle You Make Me Feel So Good At Pommania Res: 1693 WEBSTER Mrs L Pomlyn Rudi The Dude VHC: 1661 PIKE Mrs J Ch Breezelyn Dark N'Dazzlin Class 303 VB NO ENTRIES

Class 304 MPB (6 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 1697 WILCOX Mrs M Vaders Fairy Footsteps 2nd: 1650 LEIGHFIELD Mrs M Baromar Its Time To Parti NAF 3rd: 1623 CHARLTON Mrs P Vibreks Constance Res: 1690 WATKINS-STEELE Mrs S Bilijees Luck Be A Lady VHC: 1688 THORNTON Mrs S Vaders Fairys Fly By Night Class 305 PB (7 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 1662 PIKE Mrs J Breezelyn Love At First Bite 2nd: 1656 ODD Miss C M & Mrs M W Trenarwyn Tennessee Tease 3rd: 1668 ROBINSON Mrs L & Mr K Linkie's Lucy Locket Res: 1664 POPE Mrs S Keisyl Virginia Wolf VHC: 1624 CHARLTON Mrs P Vibreks Heart N Soul Class 306 JB (12 Entries) Abs: 3 1st: 1653 NIXON Miss C & Mrs A Kazpom Just Be Coz 2nd: 1682 SMITH Mrs D R Wishingate Silver Cherub 3rd: 1637 FLEETWOOD Mr A & Mrs B Abbeylegh Ebony Piper Res: 1614 BOYES Mrs S A Parapom Girls Nightout VHC: 1615 CAMPBELL Mrs V Veltuds Vivacious Class 307 GB NO ENTRIES

Class 308 PGB (4 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 1616 CAMPBELL Mrs V Veltuds Zsa Zsa Gabor 2nd: 1610 ALLUM Miss P Bilijees Arabella 3rd: 1674 SLOCOMBE, Miss Z L & SLOUGH, Mrs G & NIVEN-LEWIS Pommania's Sun Blushed Parti

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Res: VHC: Class 309 LB (8 Entries) Abs: 2 1st: 1620 CAWTHERA Mr D M Lireva's Short An Sweet 2nd: 1689 VAN DE BURGT Mr C Norvanik Gold Digger JW 3rd: 1672 SHILLITO Miss J L P J Gypsypoms Ah Bless Res: 1702 WORTHINGTON Mrs N How The Cookie Crumbles At Nyellastock VHC: 1659 PARKER Mrs S Monte Erebus Dulce De Lech At Daranash Class 310 OB (10 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 1621 CAWTHERA Mr D M Ch Lireva's the House Mouse 2nd: 1638 FLEETWOOD Mr A & Mrs B Abbeyleigh Miranda 3rd: 1612 ANDERSON Mrs M Ch Zentarr Hollie Res: 1694 WEBSTER Mrs L Parapom Dancing In Darkness VHC: 1701 WORTHINGTON Mrs N Ch Brybett Camelia At Nyellastock JW

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Interesting Pomeranian facts

Queen Victoria's Pomeranian Marco

Pomeranians are now in the top 10 most popular dogs in the US. Queen Charlotte brought Pomeranians to England. Queen Victoria also bred and showed Pomeranians.

Michelangelo had a Pomeranian assist him while he painted the Sistine chapel Isaac Newton's Pomeranian, Diamond would chew his manuscripts Pimperl, Mozarts Pomeranian had an aria dedicated to her by the famous composer Chopins "Valse des Petits Cheins" was inspired by his girlfriend's Pomeranian.

Pomeranians survived the tragedy of the Titanic.A Pomeranian called Lady owned by Miss Margaret Hayes as well as a Pomeranian belonging to Elizabeth Rothschild survived the sinking of the Titanic.

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Thoughts on Pomeranian dentition

By Dr Peter Chow The subject of teeth will definitely bring out much angst among many pomeranian exhibitors. It is not uncommon to see a pomeranian mature into beautiful representatives of the breed only to be kept out of the ring due to lost dentition.

The main reason our poms lose their teeth is really due to periodontal infection. This is the region of the gums around the tooth that holds everything together. Therefore as the gum infection progresses, the gum recedes, the periodontal ligaments supporting the teeth also loosens and the tooth gets progressively more shaky until it dislodges. When dogs get gum diseases, it seems to deteriorate even faster than in humans, probably due to the fact that they chew relatively harder food and the ligaments are subjected to more stress. Pomeranians as a breed tend to depend more on mouthbreathing and tend to have drier mouths. This also predisposes them to gum and teeth problems as salivary flow and saliva itself has definite cleansing and protective properties as well.

Bacteria related to gum diseases Many strains of bacteria are found in these diseased gums, some of the chief culprits are strains such as Actinomycetemcomitans, P. Gingivalis etc.

These strains of bacteria are mostly anaerobic, which means that they need to thrive in environments of very low oxygen content. To eliminate these bacteria, one of the most effective way is thus to disrupt these low oxygen environment. A simple illustration of this is tooth brushing, where mechanical movement of the bristles disrupts the stagnant gum pockets.

I will list some of the common methods pom owners used to manage their poms’ teeth. I do not adopt all of them myself but will try to give my opinion on them.

Teeth Brushing This is one of the most effective way in caring for our dog’s teeth. In brushing, the plaque is removed, giving little substrate for bacteria related to gum diseases to thrive on. However this has to be done on almost daily or two days frequency to be most effective. This is because plaque builds up within a day, hardens in 2 days, after which it will be difficult to remove. This requirement of diligence on the owner’s part often presents some problems, especially for owners or breeders with large number of dogs.

Toothpaste is often used with brushing. The composition of toothpaste varies greatly. In different way most of these components do contribute towards greater effectiveness of brushing. In humans, we know toothpaste in general help us clean teeth up to 30% more effectively. However the owner should still be mindful not to use excessive amounts as the main beneficial component in brushing is still the mechanical removal of plaque..

Oral rinse/ swab The most effective mouthwash to date for gum diseases would have to be chlorhexidine. It is most effective at 1.5- 2% concentration. However it is often only available at 1% concentration at drugstores. This is because at 2% it is very bitter, stains teeth quickly, and with long term use may affect taste buds on the tongue. I know that my poms hate the taste of it, at even 1%, so it gets doubly difficult to clean their teeth or swab their mouths, even with the most cooperative poms.

Some breeders I know use hydrogen peroxide as a swab. Hydrogen peroxide is a very strong oxidant. It works by oxidising the area, eliminating these anaerobic bacteria. Because of its strong oxidsing characteristics, peroxide is also a teeth whitener. You will probably have found that peroxide can make your pom’s teeth nice and white, but you have to be careful because if there is a cavity in the teeth that you have not noticed, it can enlarge the cavity significantly, to the extent of hurting the pulp. In high concentrations, peroxide can also damage the periodontal ligaments as well as be toxic. If your pom has receded gums and roots of the teeth exposed, they can also be demineralised by the harsh action of peroxide.

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Thoughts on Pomeranian dentition- Page 2 Water additives I have seen a number of water additives at pet stores, which claim to protect gums and teeth and reduce foul odours. Many of these carry active ingredients which are also found in pet toothpaste, namely, bicarbonate, enzymes such as amylases, chlorophyll etc. I have not personally found them effective, probably because my poms do not seem to agree with the taste of water with such additives and seemed to reduce their water intake. While I agree that many of the active ingredients do work from a theoretical perspective, I feel that with such a mode of delivery, ie drinking water, the contact time is too short to allow them to be truly effective.

Presence of plaque on the teeth may also impede their action.

Bone chewing The common knowledge is that chewing on bones help keep their teeth clean. This is because the tough chewing actions breaks up the hardened built up of plaque. It also stimulates saliva flow which is beneficial. I do give my poms bones from time to time but care should be exercised because of the fine teeth that many of ouir show poms have, which are at risk of fracture with bone chewing. Suitable bones must be selected and they must also be supervised to make sure they do not choke.

I personally do not like to feed raw hide because they soften with chewing and I am concerned that a chunk may come off and cause the pom to choke. Nevertheless I suppose with careful supervision they work fine too. I have found the Nylabone brand of chews quite useful, especially the one with little ribs. However not every of my poms seem to enjoy chewing a piece of rubber as much as they do with a real bone.

Vet visit Despite all our efforts to upkeep our poms teeth, it is not uncommon to pull back the cheek and notice a fair amount of tartar which have built up on the teeth without our notice. At such occasions it may be necessary for a dental scaling visit at the vets. The poms are often put under general aneasthesia and subjected to manual or ultasonic scaling to remove their tartar. I personally do not fancy the idea of putting poms under general anaesthesia but I do acknowledge that there are many times when such visits are necessary.

It is important to start scaling visits even before the teeth starts to become shaky, This is because once teeth mobility is detected, it is usually hard for the teeth to be firm again, even with subsequent care and elimination of active gum disease.

Vaccines Pfizer has just released a vaccine (for selective dog use only) for gum disease. It does not seem to be available yet at where I am but I will be most keen to know how well it works and what other effects it will have with widespread use.

Scientists have been talking about a parallel for human use for years but there does not seem to have any progress to date. My personal guess is that perhaps too many strains of bacteria are involved to have a truly effective vaccine.

Finally I wish everyone success with managing their poms’ teeth. It is a common problem area, but compared to many other problems, eg skin disease, testicles, patellas, it seem to be a more preventable disease with good care.

Cheers Peter Chow. ( Many thanks Dr Peter Chow for taking the time to write this article. Dr Peter Chow, a dentist, is also a longtime Pomeranian fancier based in Singapore.)

Article Copyright Peter Chow. .

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Retained Deciduous (Baby) Teeth Normally by four weeks of age puppies acquire their deciduous teeth, commonly identified as baby teeth. Beginning around three months of age, the deciduous teeth are replaced by the bigger and stronger permanent teeth. It takes an additional three to five months for the permanent teeth to replace all of the baby teeth. Occasionally, the permanent teeth do not erupt immediately under the deciduous teeth, and therefore, do not force the baby teeth out. When a dog has both an adult and baby tooth at the same site, it is referred to as a retained deciduous tooth. In the dog, this usually occurs with the incisors or upper canine baby teeth.

What are the symptoms?

In puppies with a retained deciduous tooth, a permanent tooth is seen alongside the baby tooth it was meant to replace. The permanent canine teeth usually erupt in front of the deciduous canines. Retained baby teeth is common in Pomeranians.

What are the risks?

Retained baby teeth frequently cause a crowding of the teeth along the gum line. This crowding displaces the permanent teeth so that they are out of line or grow at odd angles. The abnormal placement of teeth can interfere with the normal growth and development of bones in the jaws.

They may contact the roof of the mouth causing injury and pain. Retained teeth may also die and abscess, causing mouth infections to develop.

What is the management?

Retained deciduous teeth should be extracted. This will usually require anaesthesia and surgical extraction. Check a puppy's mouth weekly until about seven months of age for abnormal teeth.

Consult a veterinarian for an oral examination if any retained teeth are suspected.

Ideally desexing your puppy and removing any retained baby teeth could be done simultaneously.

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