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tent, however, although the breed is always very well represented at the 

 best shows. The additions to the ranks of exhibitors are not so numerous 

 as was at one time promised, and the only ones of note have been Mrs. 

 Mayhew, who has been very successful with the few dogs she has shown, 

 quality rather than number being her guide; Mrs. Doran, who has a few 

 good whites, Mrs. Macdonald of Toronto, who has lately been showing a 

 nice one of her own breeding named Redcroft Darkie, and Mrs. Thomas. 



Considering the disadvantages our exhibitors have to contend against 

 in the matter of the drier atmosphere as compared with what is the case in 

 England the condition in which our Pomeranians are shown is very credit- 

 able. There is no question, however, that the English climate is much 

 better adapted for the growth of coats than is the case here and the first 

 thing which an American visitor notices in connection with Pomeranians 

 at English Shows is the grand quality of coat the dogs are shown in. 



At the present time there is much discussion in the English kennel 

 papers regarding improper practices in preparing Pomeranians for exhibi- 

 tion, but so far we have heard there is nothing of the kind in connection with 

 our shows and it is to be hoped that this very unpleasant feature may never 

 arise here. Those who follow closely and have introduced the English 

 methods of preparing show dogs have thus far not taken to Pomeranians 

 and as there is never likely to be the same amount of money at issue in 

 Pomeranians as in the breeds which command their attention at the present 

 time we are likely to have a clean bill of health for some time to come. 



As the large Pomeranian is never seen now it is quite unnecessary to 

 give the old standards in vogue in the days of Stonehenge and Dalziel and 

 that for the breed of the present day is as follows: 



Descriptive Particulars 



Appearance. — The Pomeranian in build and appearance should be of 

 a compact, short-coupled dog, weel knit in frame. His head and face should 

 be fox-like, with small, erect ears that appear to be sensible to every sound. 

 He should exhibit great intelligence in his expression, docility in his dis- 

 position, and activity and buoyancy in his deportment. 



Head. — The head should be somewhat foxy in outline, or wedge- 

 shaped, the skull being slightly flat (although in the toy varieties the skull 

 may be rather rounder), large in proportion to the muzzle, which should 



