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Living with the Pomeranian Victoria Oelerich
Bonnie Guggenheim
Submitted by Michelle Jacobs 48
The Truth About Trimming Christine Heartz
22 Is Your Identity Part of a Puppy Scam? Susan Thibodeaux 26 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly George Milutinovich
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Judging the Miniature Pinscher Pamela DeHetre
The Russian Toy Jennifer Grebinoski
28 The Newbie
Historical Photo Collection Mari-Beth O’Neill
Carolyn Horowitz
32 False Pregnancy or 34 Toy Group Interviews
Bred-by-Exhibitor Cecilia Resnick
Pseudopregnancy in Dogs Ernest Ward
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38 Head Hints
Protect Your Local and Specialty Clubs Bonnie Guggenheim
Anne K. Catterson
40 Breeding the Chihuahua for the Show Ring Virginia (Jenny) Hauber
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