Myths and Misconceptions” in the eve- ning. It was definitely a valuable expe- rience of ‘information overload’ for novice breeders and proved very appre- ciated by even breeders like myself with 45 years experience, as I too learned many new things. The next day was the second Regional Specialty judged by Ms. Caro- lyn A. Herbel. The Best In Specialty Winner was GCh Lun Lynn’s I’m All Shook Up, breeder/owner handled by Sherrie McGee. Our hotel was surrounded by a wide variety of restaurants to appease any palate and of course Atlanta has many attractions such as the Georgia Aquar- ium, World of Coca Cola, CNN Studio Tour, Zoo Atlanta as well as many world class Museums for those not spending the bulk of their time as a servant to the Shih Tzu coat. The excitement continued as it was the Puppy Sweepstakes day to be judged by long time Shih Tzu breeder and
handler Greg Larson. Greg had a large entry of aspiring winners and young hopefuls. The eventual winner of the Best in Sweepstakes was a lovely female from the 8-10 month class Tu Chu-Marja Poetic Justice At Su Chen, owned by Susan Chaney and Pena Blanca. Best Opposite in Sweeps was a handsome male from the 6-8 class Wenrick’s N Pala- quins They Call Me Mr Bates, owned by Wendy Paquette. The Sweeps was fol- lowed by the Annual General Meeting of the ASTC. That evening had Judges Education Chairperson Kristi Mann put on an informative power point presen- tation followed by hands-on ring ses- sion. The students and aspiring judges followed up their National experience with ring side mentoring the following day at the National. The last day had finally arrived and breeder judge Dr. John V. Ioia had the honors. He chose a striking one year old gold and white male Tian Mi’s Something To Talk About, owned by
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