reminded of the true essence of the Pomeranian. It is easy to get caught up in TRENDS, but we must stop and think, “Is this the direction our Poms should go?” I believe we should always go back to the basics. Work hard, develop an eye, study your past (especially the greatest of the great breed- ers) and be honest with yourself. Older, successful breeders, share your knowledge with the new people and be good mentors; these new people are the future of the breed. Always seek to improve, but never lose the characteristics that make a Pom a Pom!
Mrs. Vincent Matta holds Ch Dixieland’s Shining Gold, which she purchased from his breeder, Mrs. E. L. Tankesley. He was the sire of Ch Little Timstopper. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Tankesley.
1940’s—Mrs. Vincent Matta and Ch Moneybox Currency, by Ch Seal- ands Moneybox x Little Lady Lenora. Photo by Derial Jackson
Ch Little Timstopper
Ch Sealand Moneybox (Imported from England)
‘Money’ is the most famous stud dog in Pomeranian history, having sired 27 champions. This is a record for Poms and, perhaps, for any Toy dog. Never defeated in the show ring, he was still alive at 15 years of age. Owned by Mrs. Vincent Matta of Long Island City, New York.
Ch Moneybox Gold Coin and Ch Little Sahib, owned by Mrs. Vincent Matta.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR I began breeding Southland’s Poms in 1981. I started with the Bev-Nor line and was blessed to have had BISA, #1 Pom, #1Pom Bitch, Top-Producing Male and Female in the Nation, and the first male BT to ever win BISA BISS. I quit breeding around 1999, but assisted and men- tored Annette Rister of Majestic Poms for many years. Many im- portant Pom people in our his- tory shared their knowledge and mentored me, especially Bev Norris. I believe that we, as se- rious breeders, should study and learn from our past greats and pass this information on to fu- ture generations. I am presently still mentoring young people.
Ch Moneybox Currency, a famous son of Ch Sealand Moneybox and sire of many champions. Never defeated in his breed. Twice Best in Show all-breeds. Long record of Toy Group wins and Best of Breed at Westminster, two consecutive years. Bred and owned by Mrs. Vincent Matta, Long Island City, New York.
Ch Rider’s Sparklin’ Gold Nugget
Ch Toppers Little Corkie, BIS winner and sire of a number of champions, including the sire of the famous Ch Rider’s Sparklin’ Gold Nugget. Owners: Jack and Shirley Woodall.
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